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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
4
The eastern half of the United States becomes an island after Chicago drainage diverts Lake Michigan water into the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. The bold shift foreshadows a new era of steamship connections, with rapid cross country travel possible between New Orleans and Chicago.
In a surprising turn lawmakers from Republican areas affected by reciprocity provisions under the Wrigley tariff law press Democrats to block treaties. Republicans argue the administration plans undermine the protective tariff system and urge Democratic votes to defeat the pacts.
A verbose motivational piece urges readers to resolve to improve in the new year. It dispenses advice to overcome fear, be self-reliant, and strive despite possible failure. It calls for compassion, mutual help, and preparing for a millennium that many expect to arrive soon.
Washington society again mocks itself over the Deweys with reports they will receive New Year callers at Mrs. Dewey’s mother’s home. Sassiety complains the couple should not stay home, while readers speculate the crowd will fill Mrs. McLean’s large house. The writer urges Dewey to act as a free American and shake off conventionality.
Miss Annie E Gunzing of Tyre Michigan says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured her long standing stomach troubles. She reports it digests what you eat and provides immediate relief in severe cases. Houseworth Bros.
Washington officials say the insurgent army in the Philippines has fractured but not captured, with thousands of hidden arms and small bands needing strong central military control for at least a year. Civil government initiatives are viewed as risky amid ongoing unrest and graft concerns.
War Department drafts an army reorganization bill to be introduced in the House with Hull guiding the process. The form and size of the standing army after reform remain undecided, tied to Philippine needs, but Hull expects a force larger than pre Spanish-American War levels. Senator Allen denies fusion candidacy rumors and backs Bryan for president.
The World reports Danish lawyer Carl Fischer Hansen of New York, who has represented the Copenhagen government in negotiations over the sale of the Danish West India islands to the United States for eight million dollars, has left for Washington to confer with President McKinley carrying important cablegrams from Copenhagen.
The defense for nine union miners in Vienna Illinois closed its case on January 3 as Judge Vickers instructed jurors not to consider the coroner's verdict against the defendants. The state then began its final rebuttal evidence in the case over the June 30 killing of Mrs Hannah Karr.
The National Association of Red-Mill Workers urged American Steel and Wire to raise wages by 3 to 21 percent. They demand restoration of 1893 wages and a uniform scale. The company has until January 15 to respond.
Abram S. Hewitt and Edward Cooper added 200000 to the 300000 gift from Andrew Carnegie to Cooper Institute for the establishment of a mechanics arts day school in New York. The action boosts support for the technical education program at the institute.
New York Jan 3 C J Hamlin bought from trainer E F Geers the four year old pacing colt Direct Hal for 10000 dollars. This is probably the largest sum ever paid for a pacer without a record.
Water entered the Chicago river drainage canal on Tuesday, marking the informal completion of a major engineering feat. Sanitary trustees and engineer Isham Randolph observed the Kedzie avenue connection as the canal began to fill, with gates expected to open at Lockport in coming weeks. In St Louis, attorney William Brown aims to protect city interests, while Gov. TANner learns of the canal’s opening through unofficial channels and questions the authority behind the work.
Found New Youth Mr Lemuel Townsend of Mycenae New York reports finding new strength vigor and youth in Dr A W Hare s Nerve and Blind Pills Nature s great restorative for worn down men and women. Feeds nerves and builds blood. 50 cents at all druggists or Dr A W Chase Medical Co Buffalo NY.
Indiana activists from the peoples party wing and free silver Republicans met to back 16 to 1 and the renomination of William J. Bryan. They endorsed the Chicago platform and condemned the gold standard policy of the Republican party.
The senate and house reassembled, adopting a concurrent resolution urging the governor to seek a constitutional amendment for a general revision. In the senate, notice was given of a bill proposing a new tax on all mining companies in the Upper Peninsula.
Washington January 3 The special committee handling charges of polygamy against Representative Elect Roberts of Utah will likely report January 15 The majority may urge exclusion and barring him from taking the oath on his credentials The minority may contend the prima facie right to be sworn in on regular credentials and then expelled.
Secretary of State Day reports that negotiations with Britain, Germany, France, Russia, and Japan for an open door in China have yielded favorable responses. Italy has yet to respond, and a positive reply is anticipated. The accord promises the United States a full role in China’s future commerce.
On January 2 the Chicago Board of Trade reports the day’s price ranges across Wheat Corn and Soybeans. The table lists bid and ask levels reflecting market activity and traders' bids.
Rome reports serious illness of Giuseppe Verdi aged octogenarian composer. He faces pneumonia risk due to age, with concerns over recovery. Advertisements note Hall's Catarrh Cure and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure from Toledo druggists.
Advertisement excerpt offers a 25 percent discount on all dental work at Dr. Chester with a cut-out. It also promotes Duncan and Ulrey low prices on farm implements harrows plows wagons bug gies and related farming goods.
An informal storefront notice touts 0 E Holland as an artistic photographer with urged sitings. It promotes portraits and mentions the Northern Star saloon nearby and cigar offerings, with a dental health advisory by 8 B Hext of 112 Marion in Rice Block.
Skates boxing gloves striking bags Indian clubs and pipes tobacco lines touted. Photos by a first class artist promised by F I Goff. H A Knevels' book store stocked with supplies and kodaks. Fedder Bros 668 Harrison Street and J W Schooley 402 Middlebury Street marketed as top local trade spots. Kemberling's Sausage for sale.
Advertises Hotel Golden on East Pigeon street with neat rooms and first class beds. Owner Golden promises clean accommodations and buggy rides by M. J. Benham with fine turnouts. Also notes sale of storm sash doors by Martin & Amidon and stock cut prices on furniture through January 1. Old Kentucky Blue Grass medicinal, Buckeye pilsner beer bottled. O G Curtis signs.
A collage of local ads highlights cheap pumps windmills and coal from C and O smokeless to Kan awha fuel, hardware by Builders' Maurer, groceries from Golden Lloyd Bros and E A Canse meats, funeral services Stephens and Son, dental move by Harry Gulmeyer, harness from Miller Co, art supplies, and Keen seed and fertilizer offerings all across Elkhart.
Xmas gift season notes Choice Perfumery at Felt's Drug Store repeated once. Promotion for coal and wood orders at J Masson 117 North Main Street. Mentions first class feed store in connection.
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