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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1900

Page

7

Juggling Subsidy Bill Changes Shape Its Purpose

Washington January 10. The ship subsidy bill has been repeatedly patched and amended since its 187 draft by a shipbuilders committee led by C A Griscom of Philadelphia. Critics find the revisions make the measure unrecognizable and favor the American line benefiting Atlantic mail steamships.

Washington, D. C C. A. Griscom Philadelphia International Navigation Company American Line Atlantic

Mrs. Mary L. McLean Dead in Washington

Mrs. Mary L. McLean widow of Washington McLean of Cincinnati died at her residence 1705 K street Washington D C after heart trouble grew severe since Friday morning Her son John R McLean and daughters wives of Admiral Dewey and Rear Admiral Ludlow were at her bedside Admiral Dewey was present at the deathbed

Mary L. McLean Washington, D. C Washington McLean Cincinnati K Street

Telegraphers on a strike cripples Santa Fe system

About 900 telegraph operators on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe from Chicago to San Francisco walk out. Rail officials deny breadth, but reports say roughly 1,200 on the system impacted with passenger trains slowed and freight stalled. The strike spreads if arbitration is refused and may draw in other unions.

Chicago Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe San Francisco St. Louis M. M. Dolphin Order of Railway Telegraphers Gulf, Colorado & San Francisco L. J. Polk Galveston Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe J. M. Barr Barr Polk President Polk Tie Santa Fe Burr Order of Railway Telegraphess Albuquerque al- Duanergne Raf Tate Topeka Kansas City the Times Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Pacific Coast Gulf of Mexico Dolphin Nat#ec O. R. T Edeo Gulf Line

Discoverer of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Advertorial style endorsement for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the greatest female remedy. Claims of widespread cures and grateful letters, urges readers to buy only this medicine and reject alternatives. Invokes Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts offering free advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Woaran

Bridges Destroyed on Gal Colorado Santa Fe Road near Sapuipo IT

Report states several bridges on the Gal Colorado Santa Fe road near Sapuipo Illinois were destroyed today. Destruction attributed not to strikers but to sympathizers.

Gal’, Colorado & Santa Fe Sapuipo I. T

American landings cut off after engagement off Catanduanes

A U S volunteer infantry unit attempting to land near Pandan on Catanduanes island is repelled after being fired on by sixty rebels. The force breaks the anchor chain and withdraws to Catanduanes, with two killed and two wounded.

Manila BaGst Une Caasos Secwerld United States United States Volunteeer Cat Souzon Pandan Catanduanes

Jell O New Dessert Pleases All The Family

A vintage ad touts Jell O as a new dessert option for families with four flavors Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry offered at grocers for 10 cents each encouraging readers to try it today.

Nurse Kills Child in Brooklyn Home

Alice O Donnell a 26 year old trained nurse visiting Mr and Mrs James Jones of Brooklyn last night killed their 15 month old son Arthur Jones by slashing his throat with a razor she escaped after the deed and police search is under way. The report notes a cough remedy One Minute Cough Cure is advertised in the account.

New York Alice O’donnell James Jones Brooklyn Arthur Jones

Doctor praises Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia cures

Dr. C. J. Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in each instance. Tlouseworth Bros.

C. J. Bishop Agnew Mich Foley Tlouseworth Bros

Benj Inserson Seeks Relief For Hoarseness

Benj Inserson of Hutton Indiana reports months of near silence and finds relief after trying Foley's Honey and Tar, a popular remedy among singers and athletes.

Benj. Inserson Hutton Ind Foley Houseworth i Ons

Lady Correspondent Wanted Stomach Trouble Ad

Classified notice from Thomas' drug store seeking female readers with stomach trouble to try Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and offering a guarantee to cure.

Dr. Caldwell Thomas’ Drug Store

Liverita Little Liver Pill price listing

An ad from Elkhart Indiana promotes Liverita Little Liver Pill in 5 cent boxes with 15 pills 19 cent boxes with 40 pills and 25 cent boxes with 100 pills. Sold by O H Leonard and B Felt near the depot.

Elkhart Ind O. H. Leonard B. Felt D&w

Months to Serve as Court House Janitor

The term for Lewis Lantz as janitor at the court house and jail lasts until March 1901, indicating his employment extends beyond the current year. The statement confirms the end date of his service.

Lewis Lantz Court House

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia

Advertises a “mystic cure” claimed to eradicate rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days. Presents instant relief from the cause and quick disappearance of symptoms after the first dose. Priced at 75 cents and 1.00, sold by H. Leonard and Houseworth Bros. in the opera house block druggists.

H. Leonard Houseworth Bros Opera House Block

Insanity Case Sentences Affected Men to Longcliffe Hospital

George Hascall of this city, once the subject of an insanity commission, will be moved to Longcliffe insane hospital in a few days after his case was accepted. A. E. Davis of Goshen, recently released from Longcliffe, had another attack Wednesday and was returned to the hospital today.

Longcliffe George Hascall Longcliff A. E. Davis Goshen

Three Damages Filed in Circuit Court Over Venue

Three damage cases were filed in the circuit court on venue from St. Joseph county. Aaron Work as administrator seeks $10,000 for Katharine Karash killed at a street crossing in Elkhart against Lake Shore railroad. Irving S. Stuart sues for $20,000 for loss of his arm from coupling cars. Sophia Aslin sues Alex Bukowski and Jane Ritzler for possession of premises in South Bend and $200 damages.

St. Joseph County Lake Shore Railroad Company Aaron Work Catharine Karash Elkhart Ervin S. Stuart Lake Shore Company Stuart Sophia Aslin Alex Bukowski Jane Ritzler South Bend

DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Ad Warns Against Counterfeits

Houseworth Bros. cautions buyers to avoid counterfeit versions of DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The original salve is promoted as a cure for piles eczema cuts scalds burns sores and skin diseases.

DeWitt DeWitt’s Houseworth Bros

Suit for Damages Over Fire At Osbornes Mill

Andrew Sprague sues Benjamin F Garder for 500 damages claiming negligence set fire to a sawdust pile behind Ira and Burt Osborne mill north of town in Jefferson township. Fire damaged the mill on a 3 1/2 acre leased tract. Osbornes own land and mill. Best & Hail represent plaintiff.

Andrew Sprague Benjamin F. Garder Ira Burt Osborne Jefferson Township Osbornes Best & Hail

The Best Plaster for Back Aches and Rheumatism

A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm bound to the affected area provides prompt relief for lame backs pains in the side or chest and rheumatism. One application offers relief. Sold by A. O. Rowe, druggist.

A. O. Rowe

Zion News Briefs From Lima and Nearby Areas

Wm Cook from Lima Ind has returned home under Dr Deutro care Vernon Carson from Elkhart is back home and attending Bristol school Mesdames Shamory and Withers of Constantine visited Andrew Menges family Sunday Sabbath worship at Zion next Sunday at 10 30 Mrs Conrad Kantz is reported very The Monolith Portland Cement Co bought land from John Ferich and Henry Shamory

Wm. Cook Lima Ind Deutro Vernon Carson Elkhart Bristol Henry Shamory Milton Shamory Arthur Withers Constantine Andrew Menges Zion Conrad Kantz

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Fights La Grippe Pneumonia Risk

Whitfield & Co of Chicago promotes Chamberlains Cough Remedy as effective for la grippe and coughs, claiming it prevents pneumonia and aids rapid recovery. A. O. sells the remedy locally.

Whitfield & Co Wabash Avenue Chicago A. O. Rowe

Silk Thieves Sought In Beloit Store Theft

Beloit police chief George M. Appleby has ordered Sheriff Elliott to pursue two silk thieves. They reportedly stole 700 yards of silk, 300 pairs of kid gloves, and 5 fur pieces from a Beloit store. Descriptions include Bloomington Red, 34, 5 ft 10 in, red hair, sandy mustache, with two meters of hem. The other suspect is called Dutch alias Morean alias Efeiss, 35, light complexion, cork leg.

George M. Appleby Beloit Wis Elliott Bloomington Morean Efeiss

Maude Adams Praises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin

Dayton Ohio resident Maude R Adams writes that late society hours promiscuous eating and irregular habits left her a physical wreck with headaches indigestion and sluggish organs until she used Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. She calls it a household remedy and thanks the doctor. Sold by Thomas' drug store.

Maude R. Adams Dayton Dr. Caldwell Mauder. Adams Thomas’ Drug Store

Petition for Highway Viewers Named for Harrison Cori Cord Line

John A. Shriver and eleven others petition a new highway along the Harrison Cori Cord line. Commissioners named John Fuller Harvey Druckamiller and O H Switzer as viewers to meet at the auditor's office.

John A. Shriver Harrison Coricord John Fuller Harvey Druckamiller O. H. Switzer Auditor's Office

Kidney Trouble Case From Windsor Describes Seven Cures

An Ontario man aged 65 outlines a three year kidney ailment and his recovery after taking eight bottles of Dr. C. D. Warner’s Compound of Seven Cures. He declares he feels like a new man and endorses the remedy as among the greatest of the age.

Windsor Ont C. D. Warner

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