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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1902
Page
7
A Mexican girl recounts being brought to an Arab menage in Callejon de la Rosa run by Al Isham with four wives. She endured a harsh beating and escaped, prompting a police raid that found the house abandoned as the Arab fled, details from the Mexican Herald.
Edw Mehler of Union Bottling Works in Erie Pennsylvania says stomach trouble plagued him for life. He tried doctors and remedies before using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure which he calls unequaled for stomach issues and urges others to try it. Houseworth Bros.
A Detroit Free Press item describes a German monastery deep in the black forest that claims aristocratic status with monks born into noble families. Its two cooks are princes, and staff include barons and a count who have held high commands.
A narrator and Charley interact at a table as she asks for Rocky Mountain Tea, describing her as angelic and shy, in a brief dialogue likely from a domestic anecdote involving Houseworth Bros.
In Brazil Indiana on April 14 sympathizers used dynamite on an interurban street car owned by Terre Haute Electric Company. The blast threw the car from the track tore off front rails and shattered windows. The motorman was slightly injured while passengers escaped unharmed. The explosion also broke a rail twice and tore a large hole in the ground.
Steamers arriving from Europe brought 4,162 immigrants to New York yesterday. The Trojan Prince carried 1,107 passengers from the Mediterranean, the Statendam 1,097 from Rotterdam, the Champagne 1,059 from Havre, the Hesperia 680 from the Mediterranean, and the Island 219 from Denmark.
Over sixty bishops plan to attend in Cincinnati on Wednesday and Thursday for the house of bishops session. Bishops of Silana Kansas Honolulu Porto Rico and possibly Mexico are to be selected.
Queen Marie Henriette's condition is reported very serious in Spa Liege area. She suffers from heart disease and is entering a grave stage as three doctors are summoned for consultation.
General Wade Hampton died in Columbia South Carolina at nine o clock on Friday morning following a valvular heart disease. He celebrated his eighty fourth birthday last week and had been weakened by attacks this winter. The family objected to a state funeral and bells tollled statewide as schools closed.
Elwood Indiana April 12 The dispute over glass blowing machines at the McBeth Evans plant has been amicably settled between the Flintworkers union and the company. Machines will not be used during the fire period ending June 15. The plant will reopen with all men in place April 21. Pana Illinois April 12 The Penwell mine strike involving 300 men ended Friday with President Austin of the United States Scale Company announcing a satisfactory adjustment of the scales.
On April 15 Elgin holds its first trial of the initiative referendum. Voters will decide whether to extend the franchise to the Elgin Aurora and Southern Traction Company and whether to switch the water supply from Fox River to artesian wells to be built later.
Relatives of the late Col. John McKee a prominent colored real estate dealer in Philadelphia file a caveat to prevent registration and execution of his will Abbie A Syphax Col McKee’s daughter and Henry McKee Minton act as counsel to oppose admission of any testament paper in the registrars office
Advertises Jell O as the new dessert pleasing all the family with lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors at the grocer for ten cents. Encourages trying it today.
Urbana Illinois April 12 President Draper’s condition is decidedly improved and doctors say the chances for recovery are much better. If no blood clot forms in the leg that was amputated his condition should improve rapidly.
By the consolidation of the St. Louis and Union Trust companies one of the strongest financial institutions is formed. The new company will be known as the St. Louis Union Trust Company with capital stock of $5,000,000 and a surplus of $3,750,000.
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. won the contract to build a 100000 ton oil steamship for the Saginaw Steel Steamship Co. of New York.
Fire engulfed a three story wooden building at Sycamore and nearby blocks on April 12. Fire crews battled the blaze as residents evacuated and authorities investigated the cause.
A 19th century portrait of Paraguay borders, people, and life from Buenos Ayres to Asuncion. It notes geography between Brazil and Argentina, a history of dictatorship and war, the capital Asuncion with stark social contrasts, German colonists at Bernardino, and a rugged inland economy tied to manioc and crops with limited markets and high river travel.
Chicago April 12 a seven story Renfost apartment house at Cottage Grove avenue and Fifty second street valued at 250000 was burned with fierce flames driven by a forty mile wind. Fireman Patrick McCormick was killed trapped by falling walls. Elevator boy Elmer Hoff 15 aided evacuations carrying twenty seven occupants to safety before the building collapsed.
Family question answered with quick two minute Jell O dessert. No baking needed just hot water to set and cool. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry, priced at 10 cents at grocers.
Milwaukee April 12 Assays of gold bearing quartz on the Dousman farm at Prairie du Chien show values up to 1200 a ton with averages from 25 to 50 dollars. The vein four to eleven feet thick spans about four square miles and farmers nearby flood the area chasing gold.
William Watters Jr is named architect on the United States architectural commission for the Philippine islands. He is one of four successful civil service exam candidates from several U.S. cities. About 30 years old, his wife will accompany him to the Philippines.
In Poughkeepsie on April 12 a brief item reports Mrs A Edward Tower, wife of a amillion we, involved in a local family notice. The fragment references a mother and son and personal matters without clear details.
The president, after an informal hotel reception, rode with his party to Dorchester near the old Spanish fort escorted by Captain E F Wagener and J C Hemphill. At Dr Shepherds tea farm he was greeted by singing pickers and thanked the crowd before leaving by special train from Southern station with marines saluting.
Questioning readers about constipation and biliousness the ad promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets from Lakeside Medicine Co Chicago. It claims improved digestion and a rosy complexion with 10 cent and 25 cent packages and offers free samples via Chas D Rushton.
Metamora Indiana April 14 Dick Oliphant telegraph operator confronted his wife’s departing train and opened fire on her railroad fireman rival. He killed her stepfather and wounded another before retreating inside a building and dying from poison after a three hour standoff with officers.
Judge Vansellar in a Coles county case held Coles county owes 114547 for building the new courthouse begun three years ago. The suit by holders of the orders tested their validity and the board of supervisors was found acting in good faith.
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