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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

7

Philippine Question Dominates Senate Agenda This Week

Washington notes the Philippine bill will likely stay on the senate calendar for weeks as Democrats prepare to extend debate. Senator Lodge pushes dispatch while Quarles plans to report the census bill. irrigation and war tax repeal also shape the week with Lincoln's birthday absences delaying action. The oleomargarine bill faces resumed consideration and passage is viewed as assured.

Washington Senate Lodge Quarles

Commerce of Cuba Shows Shifts in 1901 Trade with U S

War department report notes seven month period ending July 31 1901 imports total 37903266 down 3 percent from 1900 exports total 46686752 up 44 percent. Imports from the United States valued at 15913576 down 6 percent while exports to the United States rose 49 percent to 38032623.

Washington Col. Edwards Division of Insular Affairs War Department Cuba United States

Expansion talk on Denmark West Indies to Cuba and beyond

A Washington column quotes Senator Morgan and Senator Cullom arguing for ratification of the Danish West Indies purchase as a step toward broader expansion. They claim Cuba and Atlantic coast islands will eventually join the United States, with Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico cited as precedents. The piece notesHouse approval is needed alongside Senate ratification and Danish consent, while detailing Santo Thomas and Santa Cruz as part of the Danish group and recounting local comments on coaling ports and strategic value.

Washington Morgan Alabama Senate Davis Minnesota Danish West Indies Cuba Louisiana Purchase Mississippi River Mexico Gulf California Florida Gulf Coast Porto Rico Philippines Cullom Tlinois Committee On Foreign Relations Atlantic Coast Canada North Pole Hawaii Alaska Russia Great Britain Pacific Ocean Daniel Virginia Isthmian Canal Danish Islands House of Representatives Congress Rigsdag Cannon Tienois house _committee George D. Scott Santa Cruz Saint Thomas Saint Johns Fredericksted Alexander Ijfamilton United States Republic Mr. Scott St. Thomas St. Johns Pacific Atlantic Saint Thomas Bay Newport R. L Blackbeard Castile Teach Blackhead Cruz

Senate Debates Pine Tariff Bill Amid Ship Subsidy Clash

Washington February 10 The senate resumes debate on the pine tariff measure and will likely spend the week on it. Democrats refuse to set a voting date and aim to run out the clock to block the Hanna Frye ship subsidy bill. If debate lasts until the large appropriation bills arrive from the house the subsidy effort could be sidetracked.

Washington Senate House

House Foreign Affairs Committee to report Chinese exclusion bill

The committee is set to report a Chinese exclusion bill by week end with expected easy passage in the house. Only about four negative votes are anticipated, while lobbyists shift focus to the senate to block or affect the measure.

Washington Committee On Foreign Affairs House of Representatives House Senate

Snow Blockade Halts Big Four Yard Traffic

Snow blocks the north end of the Michigan division yard in Wabash Indiana with cuts filled by winds blowing snow up to twelve feet. Continuous plowing efforts fail and freight traffic is abandoned.

Big Four Wabash Ind Michigan Division

Boer Mission to America Opens in New York

London reports Dr. Mueller former consul of the Orange Free State to Holland has begun a trip to New York on a mission for Boer delegates. The Daily Telegraph correspondent notes his assignment aims to advance Boer interests in the United States.

America London Dr. Mueller Orange Free State Holland Daily Telegraph the Hague New York

Another Coaster Killed at Peoria

Peoria February 10 Elmer Klinger aged 7 was instantly killed by a Lincoln avenue car as he coasted with several others. They saw the car but all escaped except Klinger.

Peoria Elmer Klinger Klinger

Madrid cabinet approves treaty with United States

Spanish minister of foreign affairs authorized to sign a friendship treaty with the United States after council of state deliberation. The cabinet met yesterday in Madrid to authorize the agreement and set the path for formal signing.

Madrid United States Council of ‘State

Son in saloon attack committed for grand jury action

Fort Wayne Shelbyville resident William Weaver is linked to a saloon attack on his father who hid there from threats. Weaver, who used a shotgun but misfired, had been refused leave at home while intoxicated, which provoked the assault.

Ft Wayne William Weaver Shelbyville

Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea by Madison Medicine Co

Houseworth Bros. advertise Genuine Rocky Mountain Tea made by Madison Medicine Co. from rare herbs not found in other preparations. Priced at 35 cents.

Rocky Mountain Madison Medicine Co Houseworth Bros

Greencastle picks Walnut and Vine for Carnegie library site

The Greencastle library committee selects the Walnut and Vine streets corner as the location for the new Carnegie library building. The choice centers on accessible layout and central downtown position.

Greencastle Walnut and Vine Streets Carnegie Library

Grain-O praised as coffee substitute in letter to supplier

A. C. Jackson M. D. of Goshen New York writes to Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy praising Grain-O as a coffee substitute. He says it pleased him as well as the best Java and Mocha and signs off respectfully.

Goshen Genesee Pure Food Co LeRoy N. Y A. C, Jackson M. D

Increase in Children Forces Temporary School Building

In Nappanee the sharp rise in pupil numbers has necessitated the construction of a three room temporary school building to accommodate students.

Buff's Cough Syrup for Severe Colds and Grippe

Dr Buff's Cough Syrup marketed for dangerous affections during fall and winter including severe colds pleurisy and grippe. Claims relief and restoration of health to sufferers.

Buff

Post Brown proposes

The fragment references a person named Alice C Brown and a proposal linked to a post. No clear event, date, or organization is readable to provide a fuller summary.

Kokomo Street Railway Bought by Marott for New Line

Kokomo businessman George J. Marott of Indianapolis has purchased the Kokomo street railway plant and plans a new line to connect Logansport and Kokomo. He already owns the Logansport plant.

Kokomo George J. Marott Indianapoli Kokomo Street Railway Logansport

Clerk’s Wise Suggestion for Dyspepsia Cure

Attleboro Massachusetts pharmacist M. S. Mead reports severe indigestion and belching improving after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He says he can now eat mince pie cheese candy and nuts without pain and endorses the product. Houseworth Bros distribute.

M. S. Mead Attleboro Mass Houseworth Bros

Lafayette & Indianapolis Rapid Transit Gets More Right of Way

Lafayette County commissioners grant additional right of way to the Lafayette and Indianapolis Rapid Transit company and urge promoters to proceed promptly with construction plans.

Lafayette Indianapolis

Osmicure Blood-Nerve Tonic Sold by C. D. Rushton

Ad copy notes Osmicure Blood-Nerve Tonic advertised for bladder and kidney use with prices 50c and $1.00 offered by C. D. Rushton in Decatur. Also reports a fire at Adams County poor farm involving a female inmate and near-fatal danger to the building.

C. D. Rushton Decatur Adams Almos S

Mystic cure claims rapid relief for rheumatism

An advertisement touts a “Mystic” remedy that allegedly cures rheumatism neuralgia in a day. The text promises radical relief and highlights a quick, dramatic recovery.

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