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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
7
A California reader recalls two years of change of life distress eased by five bottles of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She praises the medicine and endorses Mrs Pinkham's advice as widely trusted for women's health.
A reward notice from the Lydis E. Pinkham Medicine Co. of Lynn offers payment by National City Bank of Lynn to anyone who proves the testimonial letter is not genuine or was published without the writer's special permission.
A confrontation between Senators Tillman and McLaurin from South Carolina led to a fistfight on the Senate floor. They were suspended for contempt, seated without speaking or voting, and the chamber adjourned to executive session. The incident stunned the upper house and halted normal business for nearly two hours.
Sophia Beach aged 61, a Park Avenue Hotel guest, died at Bellevue Hospital from severe facial and bodily burns suffered Saturday morning. She becomes the nineteenth fatality. the remaining five patients in other hospitals are expected to recover.
In New York a passenger aboard the Kronprinz Wilhelm was arrested after 40,000 worth of unset diamonds were found sewn in a belt of red flannel in five small compartments. The seizure was made by Special Treasury agent Theobald, authorities said.
A 19th century advertisement touts Perry Davis Painkiller as a universal remedy promising to cure a cold ease chest tightness and banish fear of pneumonia. It claims the medicine travels the clock twice around the dial and assures relief from lingering colds.
Copenhagen February 24 The treaty text between the United States and Denmark for the sale of the Danish West Indies was distributed in Danish and English to Rigsdag members. AL Scherling dealing briefly submitted for end of week. matter to be settled as quickly as possible.
Government agents secured options on 20 000 acres in McHenry and Lake counties for a proposed artillery range. The land lies about thirty miles west of Fort Sheridan near Fox River between Nunda and Voldo, including Lily Lake and Lake Defiance. It sells for about 50 dollars an acre and is not suitable for farming.
A head on collision between freight trains near Summit Lake on the Northwestern road left Fred Lyons Roy Middaugh and Bert Nightzer dead. Engineer Harry Hogan was badly hurt. The incident occurred late Saturday night sixteen miles northwest of Antigo Wisconsin.
Crawfordsville Indiana February 24. Mild weather in recent days has nearly melted snow on wheat fields. Farmers report the plants emerging but badly injured by last season's ruined corn crop. They fear the wheat crop will suffer next.
A quirky transit-era notice promises a playful take on calendars and numerals. The fragment hints at a calendar joke or date reference but lacks full context or identifiable events.
The Senate plans to vote at 4 o clock on the Philippine tariff bill with brief speeches preced ing the decision. The irrigation bill stands high on the calendar while appropriations for Congress and departments await reporting and possible action. Thursday will unite Senate and House in memorial ceremonies for President McKinley.
Washington reports a proposed 20 percent cut in Dingley rates for all Cuban imports into U S ports after Saturday talks with President Roosevelt and Ways and Means Chair Payne. In exchange Cuba would grant similar concessions to American goods, adopt U S immigration laws, and curb coolie labor in Cuba.
Theodore Roosevelt Jr arrived at the White House in the care of Mrs. Roosevelt Dr. Rixey and Miss Alice Roosevelt after a storm delayed the train from Groton. He endured the journey well and was reported better than when he left the Groton infirmary.
The East Room of the White House is dressed by florists and government propagating gardens for Prince Henry’s visit. Government greenhouses supplied plants and flowers while multicolored electric lamps and long strands of Southern smilax decorate the room for the state dinner tonight.
Justice Gray of the Supreme Court remains improving in Washington after a recent paralysis stroke. He had a comfortable day and is getting along well according to official bulletin released on February 24.
In Washington on February 24 rumors circulated that Secretary Long may retire from the Cabinet followed by Secretary Hitchcock but no official confirmation was available. Ex-President Grover Cleveland reportedly declined Roosevelt’s invitation to a White House banquet, amid illness concerns. J. K. Hall is named as postmaster at Wheeling West Virginia, the candidate known for scrutiny of his private character.
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A colonially framed list claims Filipino wealth, industries, and family life. It asserts chiefs, gambling, and crime, then praises weddings, dress and cuisine. The piece ends with a provocative self assured motto seeking divine witness.
Ad touts Bailey’s Laxative Tab as cure for constipation and bile related ills. Claims the product clears complexion and boosts energy with 20 tablets per 10 cent or 60 cent package options postpaid. Sells through Chas. D. Rushton with sample free offer.
A Nome letter reports Deputy Collector E H Flagg bought nearly all vegetable shipments arriving on recent steamers, gaining control of onions which, being a preventive of scurvy, are now selling at high prices. Other vegetables purchases aggravated the shortage in Port Townsend.
The New Jersey incorporation of Interstate Trust Co marks the first step toward a merger of twenty one country banks from the East to the Midwest. Negotiations involve bankers in Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin with several banks located in major cities.
An advertisement urges readers to use Wood's Norwegian Pine Syrup to cure a cold before it worsens. The copy warns that lingering illness may grip the lungs and promotes quick action.
Detroit February 24 James Mc Glashan 35 foreman in the Michigan Telephone company construction department and an unidentified woman were found dead Saturday in a Park Place house. Gas escaped from a stove and suffocated the couple. Gas also penetrated the adjoining room where Marguerite Stevens slept and was unconscious when found.
The National Council of Women holds its triennial meeting in Washington on February 24 to elect officers and set priorities for the coming period. Delegates from major chapters attend to discuss policy and program plans.
An old advertisement claims Dean's Pain Relief Pills cure back pains and other ailments. Distributed by Foster Milburn Co in Buffalo New York as sole agents for the United States. Buyers are urged to remember the name Dean's and not substitute.
Dispatches from Ponce report hundreds rioted Friday in San Juan Porto Rico after political agitators stirred the strike. Police were outnumbered. the city hall clash ended only with restraint. The American road chief and workers kept order with revolvers as ringleaders were arrested.
Mr C D Glass of Gardiner Maine recalls a winter 1897 persistent cough and failed medicines until a Houlehan drugstore recommendation led to using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He praises it as the best cough medicine and says he now uses it for colds. Available for sale at Houseworth Bros drug stores.
The Monmouth affair ended Saturday afternoon with a National Congress decision. The Burns faction suffered a defeat as Mrs. Robert Hall Wiles led the opposing side. Both Monmouth chapters must surrender charters and form new War ren name chapters after a protracted dispute.
Atchison February 24 A wolf hunt will be held near Doniphan several miles north of here Wednesday with 3000 men to exterminate wolves harassing farmers. The animals have killed hogs and calves, pushing farmers to surround the island where they hide.
A brief local item notes a concise report related to Rushton Drug Store. Details are minimal in the fragment, leaving the event or outcome unclear.
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