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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

Page

5

Let Well Enough Alone In A Political Rant

Rhetorical tirade decries trusts controlling government and rising prices. Mentions Sugar Beef Ice Grain and Flour trusts, coal strikes, and high costs. Blames Republican leadership and cites Dewey Schley Miles Crowninshield Corbin and the Declaration of Independence and Constitution being trampled. Encourages staying with the status quo.

Sugar Trust Union Beef Trust Ice Trust Grain and Spain Dewey Schley Miles Crowninshield Corbin

Photographer Finds Relief from Indigestion with Bitters

Photographer C C Harlan of Fint on Ohio explains years of stomach misery ended by Electric Bitters. He testifies the remedy aided digestion and stomach liver and kidney health, calling it a godsend for dyapepsia. Sold by Houseworth Bros 50 cents guaranteed.

C. C. Harlan Finton, O Houseworth Bros

Ex-Senator Hubbell Back in Politics as California Busy Officer

Los Angeles reports say ex Indiana state senator O Z Hubbell now in California remains deeply involved in business and politics. He leads several oil and electric firms and serves as a noted lawyer and orator while his name circulates for the district state senate.

Los Angeles Cal O. Z. Hubbell California Ontario Globe Oil Company Salinas Water, Light and Power Company Monterey Gas and Electric Company Kern County Electric Company Dolores Mining Company Indiana State Senate Masonic Order Knights of Pythias The Odd Fellows

Dr King's New Life Pills Advertised Treasure

An old time health ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming all organs active digestion good and no headaches. It asserts the pills give a sprightly step and rosy complexion and are priced at 25 cents at House worth Bros.

Dr. King Houseworth Bros

Goshen Artist Pickpocketed on New Rochelle Route

Dart Walker, Goshen artist, was pickpocketed for 69 dollars while traveling from New York City toward New Rochelle. Metropolitan police captured all but the suspect who took the money.

New York City New Rochelle Dart Walker Metropolitan Police

Martinique Jig Edition Cited in Reader Reminder

A readers note urges avoiding late orders and hints at a Martinique Jig themed edition. The brief mentions early placement and keeping in mind edition specifics for Truth readers.

Martinique

From Chorus Girl to Prima Donna in a Night

Katheryn Hutchinson rose from a fifteen dollar a week chorus role to a $250 weekly prima donna in a single night after being noticed by E E Rice. Her rapid rise began when she filled in as a replacement at Wallack's and culminated with immediate offers from major operatic producers.

Katheryn Hutchinson Miss Hutchinson Boston E. E. Rice Barnet Patti Hutchinson New England Rice Edward Wallack’s Mr. Rice Broadway

Decomposition Seen as Sole Death Proof by Undertakers

A clash between undertakers and physicians in Indiana over death proof centers on decomposition versus heart beat and other tests. Physicians cite pulse, breath, eye response, and hand color, while undertakers push decomposition as the ultimate confirmation, noting some delay embalming until decay begins. An exam revealed many accepted only the lack of pulse, but some recognized decomposition as the true certainty.

Indiana

More Fire Insurance Companies Urged In Indiana

Deputy State Auditor and Insurance Clerk Cy Neal argues Indiana needs more fire insurance firms. He notes existing companies are overabundant and many policies are held across several carriers, leaving some farmers insured mainly by mutual groups and still exposed to larger firm cuts. The call stresses diversification and reliability in coverage.

Cy” Neal Indiana

Body Search Spreads to Clear Lake for Tolton Case

Michigan City life saving crew will drag Clear Lake near Westville to recover Mrs Estella Toltons body as her husband is jailed awaiting explanation. A Tolton brother arrives to assist in the search and crews follow all leads in hope of solving the disappearance. Goshen News Times notes a Chicago firm seeking a new site, with two members visiting Woodson V Mes for inducements, to manufacture picture and boom mouldings.

Michigan City Clear Lake Westville Estella Tolton Goshen News-Times Chicago Woodson V. Messick Goshen

Miss Hellen M. Stone Captivity Narrates at Winona Lake

Missionary Miss Hellen M. Stone concluded her captivity narrative at Winona Lake in front of the largest crowd to date, with an estimated nine thousand within hearing and a surrounding roped area seating additional listeners. She did not address press reports suggesting she was oathbound to reveal captors' identities.

Hllen M. Stone Winona Lake Winona Miss Stones Miss Stone Carent

All Were Saved By Dr King New Discovery Claims

J H Johnston of Broughton Ga recalls years of bronchitis misery and declares a total cure by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He says his wife also recovered from asthma and endorses it as the best group medicine. Trial bottles free at House.

J. H. Johnston Broughton Houseworth Bros

Newbury Burials Lead to Fine Over Unlawful Interment

Samuel S. Troyer of Newbury township was fined 22.59 dollars at Goshen for unlawfully burying Magdalena Kime. The deceased was buried in Middlebury burial ground amid health concerns raised by Dr B Ieh and local officials.

Samuel S. Troyer Newbury Township Goshen Magdalena Kime Middlebury Brial Peranitrom Dr B. Ieh vAunty Boat of Health

Artillery Clears Caterpillars in Salem County

During heavy artillery practice at Fort Mott the blast knocked caterpillars from fruit trees in the lower Salem county area. The concussion stunned the pests and reduced their grip on the branches.

Salem N. J Fort Mott Salem County

Odd Fellows Convene in Peoria District Meeting

The annual meeting of the district Grand lodge of the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows met in Peoria Illinois. The district Grand Household of Ruth also held sessions in the city and the convention was planned to last three days.

Odd Fellows Peoria Ill Grand Lodge The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Grand Household of Ruth

New Archaeological Society Founded in Anatolia Research

Berlin reports the formation of a new Archaeological Society to conduct research and excavation in Anatolia. Dr Waldemar Beck, noted explorer of Armenia and ancient Cappadocia, is named the first president.

Archaeological Society Berlin Anatolia Waldemar Beck Armenia Cappadocia

Teamsters Endorse Striking Miners and Condemn Judges

The Teamsters National union at Joliet adopted resolutions to provide moral and financial support for eastern striking miners and condemned Judges Jackson and Kellar for issuing injunction writs.

Teamsters Joliet, Tr Teamsters’ National Union East Jackson and Kellar

Poisoned corn sickens families in two cities

Sheboygan Wisconsin August 6 192? families of Gustav Willard and M Wilson of Ottawa Illinois fell ill from suspected canned corn poisoning. Mrs Wilson is reported critical and Gustav Willard also ill.

Sheboygan Wis Gustav Willard M. Wilson Ottawa, Il

Bars' Model Bakeries Prohibited by the Porte

Constantinople August 6 The Porte has prohibited the erection of a model bakery building and ordered immediate removal of plans in a move affecting local commerce and architecture. The decree cites safety and aesthetic concerns and unsettles merchants awaiting construction.

Constantinople The Porte

Sagasta Announces Retirement From Politics

Madrid reports Premier Sagasta says he will retire from political life due to weariness and illness. He declares his political mission finished and that he will leave office very soon.

Sagasta Madrid

Boy Hurt by Automobil in Newport Incident

An automobile carrying Mrs. John R. McLean sister-in-law of Admiral Dewey struck and severely injured the son of the late Deputy Collector Ball in Newport Rhode Island.

Newport, R John R. McLean Admiral Dewey

Mrs. Austins Wheat Food Ad Highlights Breakfast Use

Ad promotes Mrs. Austins Wheat Food as the best and daintiest cereal for early breakfast and lunch. Mentions grocers and store availability with brief marketing phrasing.

Premier Barton to Return Home from Australia

Edmund Barton premier of the commonwealth will return home by way of New York on August 20. He plans to resume official duties soon after arrival.

London Edmund Barton Commonwealth Wil New York

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