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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1902

Page

3

Mrs Sophie Binns Praises Pinkham Remedy For Ovarian Ailments

A letter from Mrs Sophie Binns of Fruitvale Bal describes severe ovarian congestion and inflammation, relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and strong claims of restored health. The notice promotes the remedy for irregular or painful menstruation and related symptoms, urging women to choose Pinkham's product.

Sophie Binns Young People’s Christian Temperance Union Fruitvale Bal Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Pinkham Mrs. Loperz Brans

Naval Charts Show World Powers Strength

Kaiser Gots Berlin report lists Russia Japan and America naval forces in Reichstag charts. America has 31 battleships 11 first class cruisers and 26 armored cruisers while Russia has 41 battleships 12 first class cruisers and 15 armored cruisers and Japan 11 battleships 7 first class cruisers and 18 armored cruisers. The page also promotes Jell O dessert with quick prep and flavors.

Berlin Russia Japan America

Plan to avert strikes reaches steel mills agreement

Pittsburg Jan 31 The Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers has reached an accord with American Steel Hoop Company and Republic Iron and Steel Company. The mills will not shut down next summer while wage talks continue, preventing a strike even if wage disagreements arise.

Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers American Steel Hoop Company Republic Iron and Steel Company

Boxers Invade Corea Reported From Western Corea

London Feb 3 A Daily Mail dispatch from St. Petersburg says 2 000 Chinese Boxers crossed the Corean frontier and plundered several towns as inhabitants fled The Corean government has requested military assistance

Corea London St. Petersburg The Daily Mail Corean

Germany Advises Britain on South African Peace Overtures

Paris dispatch says the Liberte cites a highly trusted source claiming Germany urged Great Britain to consider Dutch premier Kuyper’s South African peace overtures.

Germany Britain Paris The Liberte Great Britain Kuyper

Rebels Win Victory at Jobal as Venezuelan Forces Defect

Port of Spain reports General Ducharne's Venezuelan rebels defeated government troops at Jobal near Giuria. Government casualties are described as numerous with many Giuria garrison soldiers deserting to join the insurgents.

Venezuela Port of Spain Ducharne Jobal Giuria

Easley to Probe Boston Transit Strike

Ralph M. Easley secretary of the National Civic Federation arrives in Boston to investigate and seek settlement of the drivers strike against the R. S. Brine Transportation Company.

Boston Ralph M. Easley National Civic Federation R. S. Brine Transportation Company

Miner murders wife then resists lynching in Cadiz

John Ovoski, a Slav miner, killed his wife for refusing to attend a miners lodge meeting. He then faced an angry mob bent on lynching him until a sheriff's posse arrived to save him.

Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Praised as Remarkable Remedy

The text extols Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the most remarkable cure for throat and lung troubles. It claims thousands cured and wonders in many cases of incipient consumption.

Dr. Bull

Fierce Snow Storm Strikes New York Railways

The fiercest snow storm of the season with a strong west wind paralyses trains across northern central and western New York. Syracuse reports widespread disruption as rail movements grind to a halt.

Syracuse N. Y

Illinois delegates to DAR continental congress depart Chicago

Illinois delegates to the Daughters of the American Revolution continental congress will leave Chicago the Saturday before it opens in Washington. The event runs from February 17 to February 22.

Illinois D. A. RK Chicago Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington

London Census Shows Foreign Population in City

London shelters, according to census returns, 130000 foreigners. Russia contributes 38000, Germany 27000, France 11000, and Italy 10000. Of Americans there are about 6000.

London Russia Germany France Italy

Trust Buys Owen Terra Cotta Works Hobart

A national Terra Cotta Trust formed to control terra cotta makers purchased the Owen Terra Cotta Works in Hobart Indiana for 100000 dollars. The buyer is based in Valparaiso Ind and the deal closed on February 3.

Terra Cotta Trust Valparaiso Ind Owen Terra Cotta Works Hobart

Roosevelt and Henderson Clash Over Cuban Tariff Reduction

The article portrays President Roosevelt and Speaker Henderson in a power struggle over Cuba tariff policy. Belief in Washington holds that the House leader will yield a compromise on a moderate sugar rate reduction.

Roosevelt Henderson Washington House

Enormous Waterbury Fire Ravages Downtown Blocks

A devastating blaze in Waterbury Connecticut destroyed vast sections of the downtown business district starting Sunday evening. Firefighters from Waterbury and nearby cities battled flames fed by wind and rain, with two deaths reported and fears of a rising toll. Militia was deployed and the fire raged through Bank Street toward South Main, destroying the Reid Hughes store, Masonic temple, Franklin hotel, and numerous blocks costing millions in losses.

Waterbury Conn Hartford New Haven Reid & Hughes Dry Goods Company Bank Street Reil & Hughes Company Salvation Army Ryan and Fitzmaurice Cannon & Webster’s Drug Davis’ Cigar Store J. B. Mullings & Sons South Main Street Masonic Temple Franklin House Grand Street Center Street New Places Home Brigade Bank Leavenworth Waterbury, American Newspaper Franklin Hotel New England Engineering Company Judd Bannon Jean Jacques Opera-House Fame Reid and Hughes Waterbury Bank W. H. Camp Reid & Hughes O’connor Greenberg & Buckner Old American Charles Miller Johnson Block Jones, Morgan & Co Clothiers J. R. Mullings & Son Camp New ‘England Engineering Company Ranklin G. Schlegel W. C. Bannon Anson-Seiley Anson-Seiley, Company George B. Judd la. Palme-Hoffman Company Ashworth

Bank Official James Robertson Takes Own Life at Home

Stephen W. Robertson, 45, longtime employee of the First National Bank in Middletown New York, hanged himself at his home today after attempting to take his life with chloroform. Authorities say mental strain from family woes, including brother in law Joel C. Rundle serving a life sentence for Arthur Morgan’s murder at Sing Sing, contributed to his action.

Bank Middletown N. Y Stephen W. Robertson First Bank Here Joel C. Rundle Sing Sing Arthur Morgan Robertson

Reformers Disappointed by British Drink Bill

Temperance reformers in Great Britain are badly disappointed by the compromise of the government on the drink question as expressed in the bill before parliament. They had expected a bold drastic measure and a strong royal commission report recommending genuine reforms.

London Great Britain Royal Commission

Carlisle Institute Anniversary Attended by Federal Officials

A large party of public men including Senators Representatives and Commissioner of Indian Affairs Jones will travel by special cars to Carlisle Pennsylvania for the Carlisle Indian Industrial Institute twenty third anniversary and fourteenth graduating exercises.

Carlisle Institute Washington

Woman sues man for hug that broke a rib in Pa.

Miss Nellie White sues Joseph Zeigler claiming a forceful embrace caused a broken rib. She required medical treatment and charged $11.50 for the doctor and medicine.

Wilkesbarre Nellie White Joseph Zeigler Zeigler

Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin Sold at Local Drug Stores

Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin keeps your head clear and bowels regular. Sold by Thomas' Drug Store and Rushton Drug Store.

War secretary presents £5 million supplementary army estimate

London reports the war secretary Mr Brodrick introduced a supplementary army estimate of £5,000,000 in the house of commons on Friday raising the total war cost for the year to £61,070,000. He noted 237,800 British troops remained in South Africa since January 1 and monthly war expenses have dropped to about £4,500,000.

London Brodrick House of Commons

Merger Suit Filed Against Northern Pacific Directors

Minneapolis Feb 1 stockholder John B. Marquand sues Northern Pacific Company its president Charles S Mellen and all directors in a new state court action over the Northern Securities merger.

Minneapolis Minn Northern Securities Hennepin County John B. Marquand Northern Pacific Charles 8. Mellen

Britain preps reply to Dutch peace note on South Africa

The cabinet met after midday to decide Great Britain's reply to the Dutch note on peace in South Africa. All ministers attended. The reply will not be a direct negative, though it may have that effect.

Britain Holland London South Africa Great Britain

Royal Pair Again Disagrees at The Hague

Reports from The Hague say Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry have renewed differences. Prince Henry has again traveled to Mecklenburg, his ancestral home, on an indefinite visit, while the queen stays in the palace and refuses to see anyone.

the Hague Wilhelmina Prince Henry Mecklinburg

Disastrous Fire Sweeps Norwalk Business District

A disastrous fire in Norwalk Iowa twenty miles south of Des Moines destroyed much of the village's business section early yesterday. The loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars, with part covered by insurance.

Iowa Village Des Moines Norwalk

February Dividends Stand High at 62 Million

New York February inter est and dividend disbursements will total about 62 million dollars, roughly 14 million more than a year ago. More than half the increase is attributed to the steel trust expanding payouts.

New York Steel Trust

Been Hunting Twenty Years Ward Letter from Winfield Patient

A 1900 letter from Winfield Iowa details twenty years of indigestion and dyspepsia relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin. The sender Wm Ruebsam praises the remedy and recommends it to sufferers. The note notes it is sold by Thomas and Rushton drug stores.

Winfield Iowa Wm. Ruebsam Thomas Drug Store Rushton Drug Store

DePauw University suspends Alan Young for two weeks

Greencastle Ind Feb 3 reports surprise and indignation as DePauw University suspends student Alan Young for a two week period.

Greencastle Ind DePauw Alan Young Stu

Washington Week in Congress Sets Speeches on Key Bills

Senate will split time this week between the Philippine tariff bill and the judiciary salary measure. Set speeches are planned on the tariff bill with Senators Teller Turner Carmack Culberson among speakers. House action includes a continuing order on the oleomargarine bill and a repeal of war revenue taxes, with Cuban reciprocity likely to be debated.

Washington Senate Amon Sen Messrs Teller Turner Carmack Culberson Friends of the Judiciary Stewart Congress Hale Committee On Appropriations Prince Henry

Frye Plans Voted Action on Ship Subsidy Bill

Senator Frye states he will force a vote on the ship subsidy bill despite news of a merger among Atlantic steamship lines. He plans to bring the subsidy bill to a vote immediately after the Philippine tariff bill is disposed of, aiming for passage within a week of its consideration.

Washington Frye United States Great Britain Senate

Cure Promised by Alien's Lung Balsam Claims

Sufferer seeks relief from a severe cold and coughing fits. The advertisement touts Alien's Lung Balsam as the plain way out, promising fewer coughs after a few doses and a complete cure in short time.

Boers Attack British Camp Reported by Kitchener

Lord Kitchener states Col. L. E. du Moulin’s Sussex regiment camp was attacked by Niewhoudt’s commando near London. After fierce fighting the Boers were repulsed. French forces captured twenty six men from Fouches’ command in the northeast Cape Colony and scattered the force.

London Lord Kitchener L. E. du Moulin Sussex Regiment Niewhoudt French Fouches Cape

England Buys Mere Horses Berlin Janae War Note

Fragmentary text references Britain purchasing horses and a Berlin Janae related war note. No clear events, dates, or identities to confirm details.

England Berlin Janae

Canadian Reciprocity Petition Nears Congress Action

Elmore A. Pierce of the Boston Chamber of Commerce closes a three week lobbying push in Chicago for Canadian reciprocity. He has gathered a 3 500 name petition to press Congress for favorable action, with presentation due within two weeks.

Chicago Elmore A. Pierce Boston Chamber of Commerce Canada Congress

Gates Makes Another Million Sale Ties Railroads to Morgan Hill Pool

The Press reports John W. Gates earned another fortune by selling a railroad combination to the Morgan Hill pool. He is linked to controlling railroads in the Mississippi and Missouri valleys through this deal worth about $10 million in cash and large sums in securities.

Gates New York John W. Gates Morgan-Hill Group Mississippi and Missouri

Twelve Year Old Murderess Confesses Poison Plot

Iona Turner, a twelve year old in Springfield Ohio, admits to poisoning the coffee boiler to kill her brothers after a quarrel, causing the death of her foster mother and critical illness to her father and two brothers.

Springfield, O Iona Turner

Burdock Blood Bitters Promises Cure for Scrofula

Mrs. Chas Hutton of Berville Michigan declares she owes her life to Burdock Blood Bitters claiming scrofulous sores vanished and she became a perfectly well woman after using the remedy.

Chas. Hutton Berville, Mich

To Change Peace Offer

London reports say Holland will remodel its peace offer for South Africa and renew diplomacy with Great Britain. The British minister met Dr van Lynden, Dutch foreign minister, and it was indicated Britain would not negotiate with Kruger or Leyds.

London Hague Daily Mail Holland South Africa Great Britain van Lynden Brussels Morning Post Kruger Pr. Leyds

Would Aid Cuba Financially

Representative Grosvenor of Ohio on the ways and means committee proposes distributing federal treasury funds to Cuban planters as a solution to the Cuban problem. He favors collecting full duties on Cuban sugar with a percentage refunded to the Cuban government as near his endorsement.

Cuba Washington Grosvenor Ohio Committee On Ways and Means

Stop Work on New Merger Line in Montana

Great Falls Montana February 3 An order from Burlington headquarters halts all work on the proposed line from Billings to Great Falls until the U S Supreme Court disposes of the case brought against Northern Securities company by Governor Van Sant of Minnesota.

Great Falls Mont Burlington Billings United States Supreme Court Northern Securities Company Gov. van Sant Minnesota

Youngers Seek Complete Pardon for Parole Convicts

The board of pardons heard a petition from James and Coleman Youngner, life convicts now on parole, asking for a complete pardon. The case was taken under advisement.

St. Paul Board of Pardons James and Coleman Younger

Whitney to Retire From Active Financial Role

William C Whitney plans retirement from active participation in finance. He has been arranging his affairs with the end in view, according to New York reports dated February 3.

Ww. Co. Whitney New York William C. ‘Whitney

Osmicure Ointment Heals Various Ailments

Local sale notice for Osmicure ointment priced 25c and 50c by C D Rushton. Claims healing for eczema scrofula salt rheum and piles. Historic pharmacy advertising style with concise product list and price.

C. D.rushton

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