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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1903
Page
5
William Kennedy living near Duquoin Illinois was fatally shot by a trap he had set for thieves. The shotgun triggered when he checked a henhouse and struck his ankle, leaving him weakened by blood loss and dying there.
Berlin reports a vigorous drive against American trusts with a Breslau meeting debating defense measures against the invasion.
Belfast Ireland December 1 William J Bryan was honored by the mayor before touring Queen s Island shipyards and other large manufacturing concerns during a visit to the city.
Springfield Ill Dec 1 William P Boyer of Galesburg Illinois resigns as a member of the state bureau of labor statistics citing business matters as the cause of the resignation.
Rio de Janeiro December 1. Rear Admiral Pinto Da Luz former chief of the general staff of the navy and minister of marine in the Campos Salles administration has died.
Rome dispatch reports American Ambassador Meyer was thrown from a horse during fox hunting and found unconscious. Doctors say injuries are not serious.
A listing notes 2120s grade sugar priced at 1.00 at Lusber with minimal details. The readable text provides no date, seller, or payment terms beyond the unit price.
Mary Rhoades, after failing to kill Fred Hayden, shot herself in the temple and died twenty minutes later. Hayden was wounded in the head and is recovering at St. John's hospital. Hayden belongs to a prominent Springfield family. Rhoades had formerly lived in Lincoln.
An OCR fragment notes Burrell and Morgan offering feed grinding options and a purchase opportunity for vi rus, implying machinery or feed processing content. The text is sparse and lacks clear dates or places.
William H. Myers was arrested in Hamilton Ohio on a $1000 bail for allegedly embezzling $751 from Court Butler No 1380 Independent Order of Foresters where he served as financial secretary. Myers, local claim agent of the Cincinnati, Bathor, and Myers, issued a statement claiming he holds receipts for every cent paid out.
Dec 1 in Cure for cigarette habit reported near Indianapolis. Horace E Ard of Indianapolis is expected to announce a short cure program and advise smokers on quitting.
Washington December 1 The House labor panel forms to cover both organized and unorganized labor and farm labor with conservative, broad representation. Leaders name potential chairmen for key panels including Appropriations Hemenway Banking Fowler and Ways and Means Payne along with others across districts and states.
Washington December 1 delegates from the national congress of mothers clubs and other women groups will convene at the Church of the Covenant to plan campaigns to oust Senator Reed Smoot of Utah. Mrs Frederick Schoff of Philadelphia will preside and clergy are asked to lead Sunday services December 6 opposing the senator.
The U S Supreme Court affirmed Kansas state eight hour labor law for public works. Justice Harlan delivered the opinion upholding the statute as constitutional. Justices Fuller Brewer Peckham dissented.
A man named Morrigeau pledged to obey rules and pay grazing tax in full after previously refusing payment. He faced a fine and warned that he would resist if taxed again, backed by a partisan group.
Washington December 1 Sept Johnson of the Jaccarilla Apache Indian agency school in New Mexico telegraphed the commissioner of Indian affairs that the Indians, excited over two recent accidental deaths at the school, have held their council and the result was satisfactory to agency authorities.
Washington dispatch instructs Minister Powell to avoid recognizing the provisional government of San Domingo until assurances are received that U S citizens’ interests will not suffer. The message emphasizes protection of American interests in the Caribbean.
Washington December 1 Attorney A B Browne for Northern Securities formally filed motions in the United States Supreme Court seeking dismissal of Minnesota v Securities Company merger case filed by the state.
Oshkosh Wisconsin December 1 The bazaar of all nations hosted by the city ladies benefits the Oshkosh Yacht Club to relieve clubhouse debt A prize list includes land valued at 500 dollars the yacht Caroline a piano a gold watch an automobile a stanhope and a fifty dollar doll.
In Jewell JunctionMarshalltown Ia Dec 1 the main building of the Jewell Lutheran college was destroyed by fire. The body of Bert Melang of Randall Ia was found among the ruins. Another student Julius Peterson from Redwing Minn is missing and presumed dead.
James Nichols died while attempting to rescue a poodle that fell from a bridge into Buffalo Bayou near Hot Springs. The dog managed to swim to shore, but Nichols drowned in the effort.
New York mails carried by the steamer New York arrived at the London post office four hours before those landed at Queenstown by the Cunard liner Umbria.
H. C. Wright of Pendleton a Purdue football player died at St Vincent's hospital Indianapolis after the Purdue train wreck. His spine was broken and he suffered fatal injuries.
The side wheeler M. Martin developing a hole in her hull as she traveled from Newburgh to Albany sank at her dock in Albany after striking floating ice. No casualties reported.
Newark New Jersey December first. While preparing Luigi Russomanno for burial, the undertaker discovered his death resulted from bullet wounds in the chest. The finding suggests a homicide investigation is likely to follow.
Lexington Kentucky December 1 Charles Pettit killed in a wreck was to marry Miss Cora Ewen second daughter of Captain B J Ewen the Breathitt exile.
Two youths from a Yanax Indian school in Klamath Falls Oregon attempted an escape by setting fire to the jail. Both were burned in the blaze and treated for their injuries.
A financier's circle pressed for Mr Turner to serve as attorney for the bank receiver while Brown and kin face prosecution. The piece criticizes Brown for looting funds, warns of asset dumps and plant sales to cheat creditors, and urges punishment to protect depositors and creditors.
The article outlines a proposed Goshen to Warsaw rail connection and a Fort Wayne to Warsaw project amid financing hurdles. It notes a Toledo and Chicago Air Line become reality, and mentions a local wedding with Dr Pounder and his bride. forty relatives attend. two week honeymoon begins after a ceremony in a parlor decorated with palms and chrysanthemums.
Mrs Katherine Swartz wife of Mr South Main street died at 2 this morning from consumption aged 58 She is survived by her husband daughter Hazel 17 two sisters and three brothers and a large extended family The funeral is scheduled for Saturday at 2 oclock at the Wathe Tower church with Rev Mosier officiating
Mrs. S H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured three years of indescribable pain from indigestion and stomach bowel trouble. She tried doctors and remedies with no relief until Electric Bitters miraculously improved her condition. She is completely recovered and credits the tonic with curing liver kidney and stomach issues. 50c guaranteed by Houseworth Bros druggists.
The f Electrical Construction Co through Dodge & Dodge filed suit today to foreclose a mechanic's lien for 1500 dollars against Consolidated Paper & Bag Co in the circuit court.
A vintage health ad notes children who grow quickly and those who seem slow both need Scott's Emulsion for rich nourishment. It promises healthier growth, longer limbs, and stronger vitality, emphasizing the product as the secret behind robust development.
A dense morning fog caused a serious rear end collision on the South Side elevated. Harry Cappel was fatally injured and Charles Newton was badly cut and bruised. several others suffered minor injuries. Passengers panicked, women fainted, and men fled as all cars derailed and blocked the track for hours.
Catarrh is described as a blood or constitutional disease treatable only with internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by physicians, is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. The ad promotes testimonials, lists Toledo, Ohio makers Fr. Cheney & Co, and notes 75 cents price for the cure and mentions Hall's Family Pills.
Grading on the electric railway halted Saturday by order of President H. E. Buckley. He ruled no further work was profitable this winter, disappointing the town where the project employed twenty or more men.
Testimony pours in praising Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia claims three years of bronchitis ended after a few bottles. The medicine is touted as effective on lung and throat troubles including pneumonia and grip. Trial bottles are free with regular sizes 50c and 1.00, backed by Houseworth Bros.
Round trip rate via Chicago Great Western Railway to Old Mexico New Mexico Minnesota North Dakota Texas Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Nebraska and Colorado. Ample return limits. Tickets on sale December 15 1903 January 5 and 19 1904. For information apply to J P Elmer G P A Chicago 1 Q 4 7 9 11 14 16 18 21 23 25 28 20d4tw.
A family living in a remote area stocks Bucklen’s Amica Salve for burns cuts wounds and ulcers. The ad touts the salve as the best on earth and lists Houseworth Bros. Drug Store as the seller for 25 cents.
A judgment for 275 dollars was awarded in the city court this morning against Rohrer & Co. in favor of Kingan & Co. (limited) of Indianapolis. L C Vanderlip represented the plaintiff.
The fragment references Dr Kings New Life Pills and a claim of relief for a throbbing headache. It cites a product from Thousands Houseworth Bros and hints at promotional language typical of old patent medicine ads.
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