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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
2
The Brooklyn Eagle analyzes South American unrest tied to the Panama Isthmus issue. It notes a treaty pressuring neutrality, a stalled Panama Railroad transit, potential U S naval responses, and regional rivalries involving Colombia Venezuela and Ecuador amid calls for strength and diplomacy.
The New York Herald argues the United States faces a perilous situation as war with a European power may hinge on stance toward the Colombian Venezuelan conflict. It claims Venezuela and allied revolutionists have aided and encouraged armed rebellion in Colombia, threatening stability and regional security.
The article argues the United States must act to deter European intervention in Colombia Venezuela by deploying a strong naval force to the Caribbean and backing Colombia over Venezuela. It warns that without assertive US action the Monroe doctrine could be weakened and American supremacy challenged.
Rev S Heininger reports for the Elkhart Methodist Protestant society that during the conference year members gave an average of 17.50 per person to all church interests. The Ladies Aid Society Sunday School Young People and Juniors share credit for the record fundraising.
Five mortgages and two releases plus one mechanic's lien and one bill of sale accompany transfers of real estate. Transactions include Abraham Peddycord and Leaver transferring to Jeremiah Bechtel in Olive for $1, Jeremiah Bechtel to George Freese estate in Olive for $1, and Nicol et al to Mary E Alexander in Elkhart County for $450 with court or recording references.
A February health letter from Indiana Secretary Harry is deemed far fetched as Elkhart remains largely free of disease. The piece notes smallpox fears caused by a passing visitor, but authorities report only mild eruptions and no quarantine risk. Hotels like Hotel Columbia were fumigated as a precaution while Michigan officials call it an itch.
H J Patten arrived at the Winslow house after losing $700 to a woman who claimed property debt relief and intended a LaPorte wedding. She used the name Miller and later Grofmiller, with a LaGrange husband, and disappeared en route to Chicago. Patten hunts the culprit.
The Garden City Stationery company workforce collected 67.50 to aid Ralph Nusbaum after losing fingers in a paper cutter accident on August 9. Harry Beaver volunteered as solicitor and presented the gift while Nusbaum thanked donors for their support.
The Milford Mail explains why country weeklies continue printing after subscriptions end. Village readers recall an editor who stopped his paper at expiry, prompting longtime subscribers to switch from fear of trust issues to continue receiving news.
A 30 foot span of the Graves bridge near Dunlaps over the Elkhart river fell Wednesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock as Walter Graves crossed with a load of wheat. He and his team landed in four feet of water but remained upright and unharmed along with the wagon and load.
Burglars entered Dr. A. J. Irwin’s Goshen office about 9 o clock Wednesday and attempted to rifle the safe. They stole a Smith-Premier typewriter and other items but failed to open the safe. About the same time they entered W. W. Angel’s residence, found the family asleep, took $1.50 and valuables, and escaped through a screen.
Elkhart County Historical Society adds a brass mount covering the horn of General Milo S. Hascall’s saddle presented by the 17th Indiana Volunteer Infantry. The saddle burned in the E. W. Walker fire years ago. Attorney D. J. Troyer owns part of the collection now.
W. L. Curtis, a local grocer, returns from Sturgis after a potato country tour. He finds the crop nearly a total failure with one farmer yielding 110 bushels sold at 1.25 dollars per bushel. Potatoes will be expensive this winter.
Local ice stocks are nearly exhausted and the city relies on deliveries from Kala mazoo Mishawaka and other points. An ice famine would pose a serious problem for daily life and commerce.
Kate Irene Canning, taken to Longcliff from Goshen, is judged hopelessly insane by hospital superintendent Rogers. He urged Elkhart County to consider sending her to Barre Vermont, where her parents live, after she was found on a country road alleging abduction from an eastern seminary by a hypnotizing man.
Trustee Grosh receives a letter from the State's Attorney clarifying who must provide for families under quarantine. Outside city lines the county Board of Health secretary and county commissioners handle support. inside city limits the city board of health and secretary take charge. The state epidemic fund law has been repealed.
The state board of tax commissioners completed its second session and announced decisions on appeals from county boards of review. About 20 counties were involved with diverse questions raised in the appeals.
Goshen Democrat says Sheriff Elliott returned from Elkhart and South Bend after pursuing chicken thieves who raided a farm west of Elkhart. Despite a strong pursuit, the culprits could not be captured.
A vintage advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic that strengthens the stomach and makes indigestion impossible. The claim appeals to readers seeking relief from digestive ills and promises improved health through a palatable remedy.
Aug 13 Kokomo report says Mrs. Samuel Hollingsworth struck a prominent Russiaville citizen with a gaspipe in an attack on Gov Ammon era. She was arrested today and placed under bonds on a charge of assault and battery with intent to kill.
A twenty first annual Pennsylvania Society gathering fills Island Park with 3000 visitors from South Bend Mishawaka and local towns. Activities include speeches by Prof Karl Nast’s Male Quartette and Attorney F E Hughes with musical interludes by Trumpet Notes band and a Dear Old Pennsylvania poem. The event showcases civic themes and plans for upcoming Oakwood Park campmeeting events in Indiana.
In Elkhart South Main Street proprietor W J Tracy displays a calf born 11 years ago on Charles Fisher farm and killed at birth, stuffed and mounted. Henry Bechtel shows a three legged five month pig from near South West. William Flenar preserves a two bodied chick with one head in alcohol.
Recorder Peddycard recorded three mortgages three releases a mechanic's lien and transfers of real estate. Elkhart Improvement Co to M E Kinney Elkhart lot 300. Robt Freide to A L Hope Goshen lot 1400. Elizabeth A Benham to A E Martin Elkhart lot 266. Emima Arisman to Frederick Martin Elkhart lot 550. J F Kiefer to Isaac Stauffer Elkhart lot 300. Jacob Cossler to Saloma Kirkdorfer Goshen lot 100. St Joseph Hydraulic Co to Charles Wright Elkhart lot 1.
Patrons of common schools statewide will be required to buy new books for their children at the opening of the school year. The five year contract with publishers has expired prompting a book revision. Some revisions are so radical that old books cannot be used with the new editions, necessitating purchases.
The new gelatin dessert called Jell-O pleases the family with Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry flavors at grocers priced at 10 cents. Try it today.
Patrick Smith a 35 year old charcoal burner from Wet Woods Kentucky was bitten by a venomous spread ing viper while asleep in his cabin near a stagnant pond. The bite ended his malaria fever within 24 hours and he has since recovered.
A disjointed excerpt evokes hearts, hands, and a late plea. Punctuated phrases hint at persistence and a call to action, mentioning Rocky Mountain and a druggist as a possible reference point.
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