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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
5
Dr. James William Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a mysterious Elixir of Life that cures rheumatism neuralgia stomach heart liver kidney blood and skin diseases and more. The remedy is sent free to any sufferer with no risk and testimonials claim dramatic results including walking without crutches after a few trials.
Mrs L 8 Johnston of Goshen Indiana reports years of nervousness heart pains insomnia and weakness improved after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills claiming sleep restored nerves stronger and health returning She notes the pills cost 50 cents per box sold by dealers or Dr Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with testimonial portrait and signature on each package
Marion Illinois August 25 James D Pulley 41 was found dead sitting in a chair in a hotel Carbolic acid on his person indicated death by own action Police report notes no foul play suspected officials stated.
Dispatches from Johannesburg report British troops sent to the Transvaal border amid fears of native attacks on Boers. Observers say blacks have armed themselves with arms supplied by British authorities, raising concerns of a possible conflict as Swaziland ideas and Bechuanaland frontier tensions echo in London and Vienna.
Washington Aug 27 Sites for public buildings have been selected by the secretary of the treasury as follows Sterling Ill northeast corner of Second and Fourth streets consideration 5000 Champaign Ill northwest corner of Church and Randolph streets consideration 10090 Grand Haven Mich northwest corner of Washington and Third streets consideration 1 Owosso Mich northwest corner of Exchange and Park streets consideration 1 Boone Iowa northwest corner Highth and Arden streets consideration 11500
J H Johnston of Breugitea writes of untold bronchitis misery and lasting cure by Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. His wife also recovered from asthma. Trial bottles free at House worth Bros with guaranteed 50 cent and 1.00 bottles offered.
A lamp overturned by a rat sparked a major fire in Honolulu’s Chinatown destroying a block between Hotel River and Pauahi streets. The loss is estimated at $100,000 as flames swept through a row of dilapidated wooden buildings.
A promotional snippet touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a secret to a sprightly appearance and faultless skin. It claims improved digestion, active organs, no headaches, and no blues, urging readers to try them at 25 cents.
In Des Moines Iowa on August 27 1927 Jennie Logan a milliner shot at her husband after he returned home with another woman and caused a disturbance. The bullet struck him in the ear and the case prompted police attention.
President Roosevelt urged reciprocity with Cuba to aid its infancy and called for a strong navy ready for service. He praised Thomas Reed and Moody, spoke in Maine and New Hampshire, then stayed at Gov. Hill’s house in Augusta before a Lowell crowd where he slept in Blaine’s old bed. Crowds cheered as the president toured towns from Boston to Maine.
The Illinois People’s Party held a state convention in Springfield on August 27 and nominated a complete ticket while repudiating fusion with Democrats. Delegation sizes varied from year to year, with Cook County represented by Joseph A. Hopp and W. H. Baning this time. The platform backs Omaha and Cincinnati platforms and endorses Louisville as a path to unite opponents of natural-resource monopoly, denouncing both old parties. The ticket includes W. W. Scott for clerk of the supreme court, Dietrich Balster for treasurer, W. C. Gullett for superintendent of public instruction, L. H. Johnson for trustees of the state university, and Richard Standley for Jacksonville.
Fire swept four business and residential blocks in Rossland British Columbia on August 27 destroying fifteen business houses and thirty one residences with property valued at about 250000.
Kreg Sample and Thomas Whitcomb two miners on Great Northern Mining company property suffocated by a compressor explosion at Gilt Edge Montana on August 27.
A list of Democratic candidates by state and district includes H. C. Bell for the 18th Illinois, B. F. Caldwell for the 21st Illinois, Lingle for the 25th Illinois, J. B. Watson for the 28th Pennsylvania, and G. D. Neal for the 14th Ohio.
Cooperstown New York August 27 Bishop Potter is reported to have a slight malaria attack. His physician says he will be about in a few days.
Springfield Illinois August 27 state livestock commissioners issue bulletin on anthrax and blackleg. Anthrax is soil born and not contagious in the common sense. infection causes apoplectic or carbuncular forms. Blackleg arises from germs entering through the skin and can be fatal. Vaccination is recommended as a preventive for both diseases.
Fire at Prairie du Chien woolen mills causes total loss of the main building and significant damage across the complex. The blaze, origin unknown, is set to cost about 150000 dollars with hundreds of bales of wool destroyed and about 100 workers affected.
Mrs Kimball dies from lumpy jaw believed contracted from cattle. Mr Cochran of the Pratt Republican is dangerously ill and hospitalized. Another unnamed man contracted the disease by chewing straw. Cochran lived in a pasture shared with lumpy jaw cattle. Doctors report only six human cases on record from cattle.
Bloomington Illinois city council passes a resolution banning free lunches in saloons after a petition from liquor dealers citing rising costs and shrinking profits. The action targets maintenance of profits amid local drinking establishments.
Fred West of Boston died from injuries after two men assaulted him near a Broadway clubhouse in Saratoga New York and looted his pockets of several thousand dollars.
The War Department issued an executive order directing Lieutenant General Miles to proceed around September 15 to the Philippines to inspect the army there regarding instruction discipline and supplies.
Fragmentary notes describe doctors attempting cures for severe ailments in Shatters Alabama and nearby Florida sites. The text mentions Gul ledge Verbena and Bucklen s Arnica Salve as remedies amid attempts to treat tumors and piles, with references to hospital visits and vast sun payments.
New York August 26 An extraordinary document was filed in the county clerk s office against land on which St Patrick cathedral sits by Monroe Frank a young lawyer now ill and erratic The suit claims the land is owned by the United States and cites the pope and Jane Doe as threatening to waste it Frank says little beyond calling it a test case.
William Vanpelt was convicted in Wayne county for possessing wild ducks to ship them out of state. The appeal questions the Michigan game law’s ban on shipping game across state lines and the state’s ownership of game. The Michigan Supreme Court backed the restriction, ruling the state owns the game and may limit its taking and use.
Piel Brothers, after withdrawing from the starch trust, will build an independent starch factory on 36 acres west of the river in Indianapolis. The project involves an investment exceeding $500,000. They previously ran the local plant under the trust before the absorption into a new trust prompted their departure.
Prof. W. P. Rogers dean of Indiana University Law School has been offered the presidency of Cincinnati University's law school and will accept the post.
A small notice touts Mrs. Austins Wheatfood as a hearty nourishing option for a winter breakfast before work or prayer, recommending it for a wholesome start to the day.
New York August 18 The Republican state convention will convene in Saratoga on September 23 to select delegates and nominate candidates for the upcoming election year.
Eat On Ohio photographer C C Harlan endured years of severe indigestion until Electric Bitters transformed his condition. He praises them as a godsend for stomach and digestive issues, noting they improve the entire system. Sold for 50 cents by Houseworth Bros. druggists with guarantee.
A short, old style notice highlights Mme Austin's Wheat Food suitable for early breakfast, dessert or snack. Ak grocers advertise the product as a versatile grain item.
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