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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
6
The column extols courtesy and politeness as essential character traits and links them to lasting friendships. It reflects on aging, New Year resolutions, and changes in belief from witches to science, praising H. A. Mudge's rise to Santa Fe general manager and urging focus on a single, well pursued life path.
Police chase ends with burglar apprehended on thirty_second Street after O'Connell is outpaced. Detectives McCarthy and O'Donnell take custody at Central Station where the suspect claims the name Thomas McGuire. Chief Wipley credits the dog for alerting and aiding the capture before a crowded scene.
Alfred Taylor underwent a groundbreaking operation after losing his left arm shoulder blade collar bone and part of his ribs. Doctors Robert Leconte Kart and Stewart performed the procedure in Philadelphia. Within a week he walked and his rapid recovery drew lectures and examinations from hundreds of medical men. Not since 1837 has a case like this been recorded in surgical annals.
H N Williams of Gentryville Indiana extols One Minute Cough Cure as the best remedy for coughs colds and hoarseness. The advertisement claims it cures whooping cough and many throat lung troubles and notes its early use can prevent consumption. Houseworth Bros.
A playful exchange features Mrs Hoon and Mr Woon debating Mrs Gabbleton’s meddling. Woon quips she has no mind and no business, while Hoon questions why she should mind. The repartee showcases sharp wit and social humor attributed to Puck.
A Yonkers Statesman brief recalls a farm joke where a boy asks about his missing top and his father guesses wrong before revealing John found cream in the milk after milking. The exchange captures rustic humor and rural life.
Kid McCoy outboxed Peter Maher to win by knockout in the fifth round at the Coney Island Sporting Club. The Indiana boxer dominated from start to finish, flooring Maher with a left jab and follow up blows as the crowd cheered. Maher suffered facial swelling and a bleeding nose but was counted out cleanly as McCoy maintained the initiative and control throughout the bout.
Iowa State Auditor Frank F. Merriam is reported tragically ill while in San Francisco. The brief note from Des Moines on January 2 mentions his illness as the State Auditor of Iowa.
The session resumes with focus on the financial bill and opposition at odds over timely passage. Analysts expect debate on foreign policy ties to the Quay treaty and Philippine policy, with House committees not yet tackling major appropriations and anticipated procedural arguments.
John Alexander Dowie announces Zion a city to be built on 5920 acres in Benton township Lake county three miles north of Waukegan on Lake Michigan. The plan includes a central park wide plaza and a shipping harbor with a goal to raise 1,000,000.
A Daily Mail special from Calcutta reports famine increasing to alarming levels across nearly 400000 square miles with a population of 42500000, including 20500000 in British territory. About two million have already been relieved by the state, with relief costs rising to over 35000 pounds per month as numbers grow by a quarter of a million weekly.
Indianapolis Jan 2 S T B Donnelly president of the International Typographical Union will attend a Charleston W Va labor meeting Jan 27. President Mitchell of the miners is invited. The event is described as a labor jollification. Chile Revival Approved by Congress
Relief in six hours by X Great South American Kidney Ut. Claims rapid relief for bladder and kidney pain and backache with immediate urine retention relief. Sold by U. ma. Leonard, arugzist, Elkhart, Ind.
Director William P. Wilson of the Philadelphia Commercial museum predicts a year of greater national prosperity. He cites the stock market surge as a correction of fictitious values and foresees gains in manufacturing agriculture and bank deposits.
A grain based drink Grain-O is marketed as a coffee replacement praised for even delicate stomachs and affordability. It is available in packages priced around 15 cents and 2 dots, with claims it tastes like coffee and benefits children. Makers of Furniture Unite announces British American Furniture Company formed in Stratford after a three day Canadian Furniture Manufacturers Association convention with 3 million dollar capitalization.
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