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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
3
The shooting at the Kentucky governor’s mansion raises fears of a broader feud. Citizens and officials warn of further attempts on Gov Taylor and possible retaliation against Beckham and Blackburn as tension grows after the attack.
A Topeka man misplaced a small opal from his ring and, after seeking a replacement, returned home with the old stone in his mouth. He rushed to the jeweler to use the old opal but, after gulping, admitted the new stone should be used. The notice also mentions Thauman needing Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Vepsin from Thomas Drug Store.
Milwaukee leaders led by Mayor Rose and ex-Gov Peck left for Washington with a Milwaukee citizens guaranty of 100000 to cover expenses if the Democratic national convention is held there. Chairman Donnelly and about 100 residents will follow soon with several thousand dollars for early lobbying efforts. Capt. Fred Pabst plans to place Milwaukee beer samples in the capital in installments.
A Loganton Pennsylvania man, Jno Berry, reports pneumonia cured after doctors failed, using One Minute Cough Cure. He says three bottles cured him and it also treats whooping cough and children’s illnesses, with mothers endorsing it. Houseworth Bros.
In Columbus Ohio on February 10 Judge A C Thompson sustained a demurrer in an involuntary bankruptcy case filed by George R Sutherland against the Delaware Water company The court ruled that bankruptcy petitions may be filed only by manufacturing printing publishing trading and mercantile concerns The defendant sells water a natural commodity not covered by the law
Berlin Feb 10. In the reichstag Count von Pasadovsky-Wehner interior secretary said German trade rose by 900 million marks in the last decade. He noted 70 percent of the gain came fromtransmarine trade and urged a fleet buildup to meet the growth.
A health focused piece arguing appetite depends on digestive system balance. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy to restore appetite and vitality and cites John A. Calloway of Columbus Georgia describing prior catarrh and liver kidney issues improving after use.
London reports harsh comment on Foreign Secretary Broderick's reply to a Commons question about compensation for Britain in modifying the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Jingo papers claim Britain abandoned benefits worth leverage in other talks yet offer no compensation in return.
Frequent coughing inflames the lungs. Foley's Honey and Tar stops the coughing and heals the lungs. Ordinary cough medicines do not do this as they irritate the lungs. Nouseworth Bros.
The hospital ship Misssuri set sail Friday to deliver sick and wounded from the islands to this city. Sixteen sick men died on the voyage. five were from those wounded or diseased by Philippine climate. Bodies embalmed and packed in the hold for arrival.
The Thomas Drug Store informs county citizens that it has secured the agency for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin, advertised as a cure for constipation indigestion sick headache and stomach trouble and guarantees its effectiveness with a call for patronage.
Des Moines reports the Iowa House passes a bill to tax outside insurers at 1 percent of gross premium receipts. It is regarded as the key insurance measure and is expected to pass the Senate. The Supreme Court had ruled local taxation would create double taxation hurting profitability.
An advertisement extols Burdock Blood Bitters as a natural fast regulator of the stomach and bowels, claiming relief from constipation without hassle. The copy emphasizes ease of use and immediate effect for the reader.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad will soon be known as the St. Louis Nashville and New Orleans Railroad. Directors discuss moving offices from Louisville to St. Louis and transferring shops to Nashville as part of the plan.
Advertisement touts Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cure for La Grippe and its cough. Claims complete recovery in 24 hours if taken properly and promptly. Priced at 25 and 50 cents. Leonard.
Washington Feb 12 The Hay Pauncefote convention to modify the Clayton Bulwer treaty faces opposition from many eastern and western newspapers yet senators from both parties assure the convention will be ratified. The state department cites that the Clayton Bulwer treaty has been recognized by every administration except Arthur and that Frelinghuysen did not declare it void only voidable. Senators Davis and Morgan, noted as leading international lawyers, deem fortifications debate immaterial to the issue.
Chicago police report a gas leak asphyxiating Martin Jordon his wife Mary and their five month old son Martin Jr in a home on Forty third street and Stewart avenue. The bodies were found Sunday by Samuel Laussen a burner for Universal Coal and the basement leak is blamed for the tragedy.
Spontaneous combustion and a resultant explosion damaged the hardware stores of the late Charles Davis in Wabash Indiana on Sunday morning. The incident caused an estimated loss of five thousand dollars.
West Indiana public school building burned Sunday morning. It was a brick structure with a loss of 12000 dollars and insurance covering 8500 dollars.
Misunderstood symptoms of disease lead doctors to treat something else when the kidneys are out of order. Foley's Kidney Cure will bring you health when other medicines have failed. Wouseworth Bros.
New York reports Baron de Gevers, newly named minister of the Netherlands, will arrive within two weeks to represent the queen and the states general. He was born in 1855 in St. Petersburg, grandson of Senator William Wright of New Jersey, and has served in Dutch diplomacy including London, Roumania, and Switzerland. He speaks six languages and is noted for a charming personality. Also included is an ad for Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Persin with endorsement.
New York February 12 Gov Roosevelt said the isthmian canal should not be ratified unless amended to place the canal wholly under United States control in peace and war He called this vital for sea power and the Monroe doctrine.
A blaze in building No. 7 at the Brooklyn navy yard, reported by a third alarm around 2 AM, was not as disastrous as feared but caused considerable damage.
Oures croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles are relieved by Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil. This historic remedy claims to ease a wide range of ailments with a simple external application and herbal ingredients, marketed as a universal cure.
Frank Erne world lightweight champion defeats Chicago Jack Daly in six rounds at a north side club. The fast bout ends with Erne outpointing Daly from start to finish and never in doubt. Lake Shore workers report concern over Heniland bridge ice damage threatening the gravel pit access.
State of Indiana Elkhart County Henry O Helfrick and Henry Gelzen sue Ellen L Leonard in Concord township with attachment claim. Defendant non resident, summons returned not found. Action set for March 24 at 9 am before J P Edwin D Foster, defendant warned to appear or be heard in absentia. Witness dated March 24.
W D Bailey of Frontier Michigan recalls 15 years of suffering from bleeding piles and says two boxes of Dr A W Chase's Ointment cured him. He describes injections and injections of warm water, urges readers to request a free sample by sending name and stamp, and notes the price of 50 cents per box with a guarantee.
Anderson Ind Feb 12 State officials of the Indiana State League of Republican Clubs and citizens are indignant over the refusal of J P Jack proprietor of the Doxey hotel to reserve rooms for Booker T Washington the famous colored orator and educator who is to be the guest of the league during the convention this week A hundred homes were at once proffered and the leading site in the Anderson hotel donated by Joseph Hennings the proprietor.
Citizens of Elkhart and Concord township alerted that Russell, a male over 21 of good character and longtime resident, will apply at the March session of the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners for a license to sell intoxicants in quantities under a quart with on premises consumption. The described ground floor premises fronts on Westackson Street in Goshen on a lot in original Elk Hart plat, starting at the north line and extending around the lot. The notice is dated January 31, 1900.
Edwin D. Miller seeks a March 1900 license from Elkhart County to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under a quart at the Standard Hotel building on Tyler Avenue. He plans a lunch room and hotel operation in conjunction with the sale and drinking on premises. The notice details the room’s exact cellarfront and architectural dimensions and location.
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