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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1900

Page

3

Senate Week Opens With Philippine Talk and Office Change

Washington January 29 Senators Bacon and Tillman announced speeches on the Philippine question for the week while the currency bill keeps priority. A change in senate offices is expected with Bennett as secretary and James as sergeant at arms. Jones of Arkansas presses Samoa treaty reconsideration in executive session, Quay contest await currency bill fate. House plans unclear Indian and consular appropriation bills near passage.

Washington Bacon Tillman Senate Bennett Jamsde Jones Arkansas

PhotoHypnotic Exposures in De Soto Scandal

A public administrator auctioned the deceased photographer Travis’s effects revealing that several young women and matrons posed nude for him. One engagement ended, a girl exiled after confessing, and photos include widely known social figures. A river scene 14 miles west is among the negatives.

Aoa Trilby de Soto Big River Travis

Americans Open Legaspi Ports in Hemp Trade Boom

After occupying Sorsogon Donsol and Bulan Gen Kobbe landed two companies near Legaspi under Nashville bombardment. Insurgents left flank fell killing thirty three. Legaspi Albay and Virac captured. Hemp stock in ports exceeds one hundred thousand bales awaiting shipment.

Legaspi Albay Sorsogon Donsol Bulan Virac Manila Kobbe Nashville Albuy Virae Vhess Spain

Miners sufferings lead to claimed cure by Chase ointment

A Jackson Michigan man recounts twelve years of misery from piles caused by standing in mine drainage water. He was told only surgery could help, but after using Dr. Chase's Ointment he reports immediate relief and a near cure. The ad promotes Dr. A W Chase's Ointment 50c and free sample boxes.

Jackson, Mich John G. Morgan Michigan Morgan Dr. Chase A. W. Chase Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Company Buffalo

Dakota Sheep Men Organize at Belle Fourche

Hot Springs South Dakota January 29 The northern Black Hills sheep men have formed another association with headquarters at Belle Fourche It includes wool producers from western South Dakota northeastern Wyoming and southern Montana An estimated 200000 pounds of wool will be marketed at Belle Fourche this year and members prefer warehouse storage to avoid direct car shipments awaiting better markets.

Dakota Hot Springs S. D Black Hills Belle Fourche South Dakota Wyoming Montana

Oliver Pike Found Alive After Trunk Body Confusion

Oliver Pike, once believed murdered with a body found in a trunk, is alive in Delta Ohio. Relatives were told a son buried in Delta cemetery was living there under the name Harry Price. Pike returned Friday, identified by family. he has limited knowledge of the trunk body or his disappearance.

Chicago Oliver Pike Chicese Geo Pike

Ready to Rush for Gold from Puget Sound to Nome

Tacoma January 29. Estimates by local shipping men put about 15,000 men bound for Cape Nome by the first steamer from Puget Sound and Dawson. Most sail from Tacoma Seattle and San Francisco with others moving up the Yukon. More than half of Dawson’s population is expected to depart Nome as ice allows. Nearly thirty steamers with 300 to 1,000 passengers apiece are set to sail May 10 to June 1, and supplies valued at about 3,000,000 are prepared for shipment on those first boats.

Cape Nome Tacoma Wash Puget Sound Dawson Seattle San Francisco Yukon River Yukon Nome

Heart disease warned and a physician praised in personal appeal

A persuasive testimonial warns that heart trouble can strike anyone including ministers. C L Arundell recounts years of illness, failed treatments, and money lost before Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets restored health. Readers are invited to verify by contacting Pinegrove Ohio.

C. S. Mundell Dr. Pierce Pierce Pinegrove Ohio C. L. Arundell Minutes of Providence Association

Relatives Seek Bryant Missing After Train Incident

London Kentucky residents search for J W Bryant of East Bernstedt after he left Frankfort for home and disappeared. Eyewitnesses on a special train say Bryant was shot and pitched from the train window by a crowd during the Goebel outbreak.

London J. W. Bryant East Bernstedt Bryant Frankfort Goebel

Butterine shipments reveal scale of artificial butter trade

Washington reports that 79,665,744 pounds of artificial butter moved between states in a year with 17 manufacturers 163 wholesale and 6,875 retail dealers. The internal revenue commissioner credits 100 clerks who volunteered 500 hours of overtime for enabling the report.

Washington Commissioner of Internal Revenue

High bat act passed in Kentucky senate

Frankfort Ky January 27 The senate has passed the high bat act restricting head coverings in theaters where admission is charged. It makes it a misdemeanor for owners to permit coverings that obstruct views and imposes a fine from zero to ten dollars.

Frankfort Senate

Regulation of Hair Length for BC Mine Workers Bill

A provincial bill introduced in Victoria BC proposes regulating hair length for employees in metalliferous and other mines. It aims to exploit the queue superstition to justify broad application and avoid discrimination, contrasting with a prior measure that sought to exclude Chinese workers.

Victoria B. C British Columbia

Jerome W W Hoot Arrests in New Orleans Capture

Jerome W W Hoot, charged with sending an infernal machine to his wife last October, was captured in New Orleans. Iowa officials call the case the most shocking in state history, with police claiming conclusive evidence of guilt.

Jerome Hoot Waterigo Iowa New Orleans

Priest's Death Mystery Near Springfield

The death of Rev. Father Joseph Sullivan remains unsolved after his body was found at the Church of the Immaculate Conception vicarage. Hundreds viewed the remains as funeral services were held and the body shipped to Worcester Massachusetts.

Springfield Joseph Sullivan Church of the Immaculate Conception Worcester Mass

Cough Remedies and Telephony Costs Noted in Johannesburg Report

The piece criticizes coughing as irritating to the lungs and mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure that clears phlegm without strain. It contrasts this with Dutch operated telephone service in Johannesburg requiring a year’s advance subscription around $75 and 20 service after 5 p.m.

Foley Houseworth Bros Johannesburg

Louis Sterner Suit and Overcoat Line

Local ad urges readers to visit Louis Sterner at 213 Main Street near Norris Street for suits and overcoats with money saving prices. Supplies showcased in a concise retail pitch.

Louis Sterner Main Stree Norris EB. Felt

Leonard's Drug Store and Groceries Ad

An advertisement touts Leonard's Drug Store with a sample display and offers Michigan potatoes. It lists Fedder Bros. at 608 Harrison Street and F. M. Swinehart at 119 West Jackson Street for groceries and baked goods.

Leonard Fedder Bros Harrison Street F. M. Swineharts West Jackson Street

Local ads offer goods from Elkhart merchants

A dense list of Elkhart business notices and promotions appears. Heffner Co plumbers N D Graham cigars and menswear, A W Shively overcoats and shirt sale, People's Outfitting furniture sale, Sbetger Bros tailors, M A Tompkins millinery, Stilson spring suits, Stewart groceries, O E Yolland photography, W E Smith stamps and jewelry, Wilton Heating Machine claim, Norris Best trade advice, Borneman Louw hardware.

Local merchants advertise goods and services in brief notices

Various shops promote shoes and cigars, books and kodaks, undertakers, furniture, beer and wines, medical services, laundry, overcoats, garden items, groceries, buggies, harness, and drug store offerings in a bustling city ad roundup.

Pabst Milwaukee Schmidt's Opp L. S M. S

Sheriff Downey Held to Grand Jury in Furlong Shooting

Pana Illinois January 27 Sheriff Thomas J Downey of this county is bound over to the Montgomery grand jury in the sum of 10600 for shooting Thomas Furlong at Litchfield ten days ago. The report mentions Dr Wood and his syrup as a tonic for older adults and general wellbeing.

Meid Pana Thomas J. Downey Montgomery Thomas Furlong Litchfield

Micks Bicycle and Jeweler Ads from Codfey Bros

An OCR fragment promotes coupon tickets with cows and quick cold relief from Codfey Bros. It also advertises Micks bicycle sales, the original 3 crown, and a J and Micks Co jewelers catalogue with 190 prices. The mention includes Godfrey and Livengood.

Godfrey & Livengood MICKS J. &. Micks Co

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