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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1904

Page

4

Japan vs Russia in Korea A Call for Allied Support

The Indianapolis Journal argues Russia pursues aggression in Asia since Manchuria and Korea, urging strong American sympathy for Japan. It frames Japan as preserving international order and self defense against Russian expansion, urging neutrality by government while public support favors Japan in a looming conflict.

Russia Jaan Japan Far East China Korea Manchuria Western Hemisphere United States Corea Indianapolis Journal

No Pity Shown for Piles Cured by Bucklen’s Arnica Salve

A testimonial from F. A. Guilledge of Verpena Alabama describes a long battle with a severe piles condition resulting in 24 tumors. He reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him and praises its effectiveness for burns and general aches and pains. The ad notes the product costs 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.

F. A. Guilledge Ver Pena Ala Bucklen Worth Bros. Drug

Two Families Welcomes Eight-Pound Son in Logansport

Mrs C B Henderson announced the birth of an eight-pound son to Mr and Mrs G Foré Rogers of Logansport yesterday. Mrs Rogers was formerly Miss Emily Henderson.

C.B. Henderson

Methodists Propose Union to Elevate Education Network

Dr James of Northwestern outlines a sweeping plan to reorganize Methodist higher education across districts. Aimed at endowing a few flagship universities, the scheme would affiliate colleges and academies under district universities and link local clergy to supported academies and colleges. A northern church branch has already raised over 8.6 million dollars for endowments, with 144 institutions and 50,000 students. A Methodist college senate at Northwestern February 9–10 will discuss entrance credits, followed by a presidents’ meeting February 11–12.

Chicago Methodist Church James Northwestern University Methodist Episcopal Church North Methodist Episcopal Church South Boston University Wesleyan Middleton Syracuse American University At Washington Vanderbilt Nashville Ohio Weslyan Depauw Northwestern England General Board of Education Church Methodist University Union

St Clair and Erie Ship Canals Franchise Plan

The St Clair and Erie Ship Canals proposes a $ franchise to dig a 20 foot depth with electric towage across Lake Michigan. Toll charges cap at 2 cents per ton, promising twelve hours saved per round trip. State of Michigan grant and federal lake-water approval are anticipated.

The St. Clair and Erie Ship Canals Michigan United States

Michigan Prison Fire Causes Major Loss at Marquette

Fire at the state prison in Marquette Michigan damaged the cigar factory and boiler-house, with total losses around 15000 dollars. Prisoners aided in fighting the blaze which started while they ate dinner. the origin remains unknown. The Franklin Cigar company carries 14000 dollars insurance while the state carries none.

Marquette Mich Franklin Cigar Company

Explosion kills six at Hicks lake sawmill in Osceola county

Six men died and four were injured when a boiler exploded at H. W. Marsh’s Hicks lake sawmill near Tustin Osceola county Michigan. The dead were Mark Bradley Lew Chase Glen Dalton Bert Lester F L Norris and E Powers all residents of Dighton. The injured include Albert Douglass Hor ton Eather William Wood and an unnamed man all from local towns.

Grand Rapids Mich H. W. Marsh Manistee Hicks Lake Tustin Osceola County Mark. Bradley Lew Chase Glen Dalton Bert Lester F. L. Norris E. Powers Dighton Albert Douglass Dighleton Horton Eather Millbrook William Wood

Coast Line Prowess Ends in Injuries to Seven Pupils

Jan 12 Menomonee Falls Wisconsin coast scene as a hill run ends with seven pupils injured after colliding with a team of horses. Edward Wilecommen suffers a broken leg, Amada Weidenhoeit skull fracture, Edwin Schlafer scalp wound, Gilbert Foster head and face injuries, Sigmund Adler internal injuries and bruising.

Menomonee Falls Wis Edward Wilecommen Amada Weidenhoeit Edwin Schlafer Gilbert Foster Sigmund Adler

To Consecrate Bishop in Englewood Church

Rev. M Ed ward Fawcett bishop elect of the diocese of Quincy will be consecrated bishop on Wednesday January 20 at St Bartholomew s church Englewood Rt Rev Daniel Sylvester Tuttle presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal church and bishop of Missouri performs the ceremony

Peoria M. Edward Fawcett Quincy St. Bartholomew’s Church Englewood Daniel Sylvester -Tuttle D. D Protestant Episcopal Church Missouri

Building Prospect Hopes for Kewanee January 12

Kewanee Illinois pursues a public building plan as city officials seek a suitable site with prospects for a new structure. The report notes the city as a focal point in the region and outlines exploratory steps.

Kewanee

Philippine bonds bid list shows moderate demand amid low rates

Bids opened at the State Department for the Philippine friar lands bonds were below expectations due to money market conditions and a general downtrend in government securities. Harvey Fisk & Son led with 107.577 for the full issue, while large bidders like Kuhn Loeb & Co and Dominick & Dominick placed sizable offers in the $500,000 to $7,000,000 range.

Washington Friar Land State ‘Department Insular Bureau Harvey Fisk & Son Fiske & Robinson National City Bank of New York Wall Street South Newngland Omaha Harvey Silk Kuhn, Loeb & Co New York Dominick & Dominick Oriental Bank of First National Bank Sioux City Mercantile Trust Company St. Louis

Hay Returns to State Department After Illness

Secretary Hay appeared at the state department for the first time in weeks, staying long due to strong interest from officials. He met with Japanese minister Takahira, discussing Far East tensions as Russian notes reportedly showed a conciliatory tone recognizing Japan’s interests in Korea.

Washington Hay State Department Takahira Far East Pacific Japan Corea Manchuria

Arbitration Bill Seeks Labor Dispute Commission

Volney W Foster of Chicago introduced in senate by Senator Cullom and in house by Rep Foss a bill creating a commission to settle labor troubles. It would consider disputes between capital and labor, without mandatory arbitration, aiming to curb public sentiment and foster early committee review.

Washington Volney W. Foster Chicago Senate Cullom Illinois House Representative Foss Committee On Education and Labor Capital Altor Ublic

State Court in Elkhart Seeks Case Details

Fragmentary notice from Elkhart Indiana refers to court actions in the City of Elkhart with party names partially visible. The incomplete text hints at a civil or municipal proceeding and adjudication steps. Further readable details are not present in the excerpt.

Indiana Elkhart

Rest event prompts inquiry into missing data

Fragmentary OCR hints at a rest occurrence with unclear timing and location. No clear names, dates, or specifics are readable beyond a generic note of a loss and a request for clarification.

Presidential Nominations Sent to Senate

The president sent to the senate nominations for deputy auditor of the navy department Robert S. Cowie of Wisconsin and postmasters for Illinois Indiana Michigan and Wisconsin including Albert Rothfuhr Grant Park Walker T Butler Sidell Charlies Co Fesler Clay City Joshua P. Albright Fremont George Preston Grass Lake Ralph D. Harris Almont Frank H. Tucker Princeton Joseph E. Parmalee William W. Chapman Horicon.

Washington Senate Navy Department Robert S. Cowie Wisconsin Illinois Albert _Rothfuhr Grant Park Walker T. Butler Sidell Indiana Charlies Co Fesler Clay City Joshua P. Albright Fremont Michigan George Preston Grass Lake Ralph D. Harris Almont Frank H. Tucker Rinceton Joseph E. Parmelee Além William W. Chapman Horicon

Washington lawyers seek post for James Tanner in railroads

The lawyers and business men of Washington who have opposed James Tanner's appointment as Registrar of Wills have found a potential new post for him. They hope to install him as Commissioner of Railroads, a position vacated by General Longstreet's death.

James Tanner Washington Longstreet

Senate confirms nominations in executive session

Washington January 12 The senate in executive session confirmed nominations including William H Taft for secretary of war Lake E Wright for civil governor of the Philippine islands and Henry Ide for vice governor of the Philippine islands in Ohio Tennessee Vermont officials named in the action.

Washington Senate William H. Taft Ohio Lake E. Wright Tennessee Philippine Islands Henry Ide Vermont

Treaty Extended in Executive Session

The Senate ratified an extension of the extradition treaty between the United States and the Netherlands in executive session. An amendment adding bribery to extraditable offenses was adopted.

Washington Senate United States Netherlands

Chicago Fireboat Fine Reduced by Supervising General

Chicago’s fine for dispatching a fireboat without proper papers was reduced from 500 to 160 by the supervising general of steamboat inspectors. The action was taken in Washington on January 12.

Chicago Washington

Persian Minister Gen Isaac Khan Transferred to Vienna

Washington dispatch reports Gen Isaac Khan the Persian minister has been transferred to Vienna. The state department confirms the move as official.

Washington State Department Isaac Khan Vienna

Bank cashier g- commits suicide after bank strains

Sigourney Iowa January 12 G F Utter back cashier of the Sigourney Savings bank shot himself in the left temple at his barn end of a two foot gas pipe and pressed the trigger He was reported near death The bank had faced difficulty meeting heavy demands from depositors but was not in danger of failing

Sigourney L.a G. F. Utterback Sigourney Savings Bank Savings Bank

Hunter Dies on Brush Pile Near Galesburg

Albert Biederbeeck, 21, was found on a brush heap near Galesburg Illinois with a gunshot wound to the left breast. He had gone out to shoot rabbits and may have discharged the weapon by accident while scanning the area. A search party was organized when he did not return home.

Galesburg Albert Biederbeeck

Night Was. Her 1 Terror. Dr King's New Discovery

Mrs. Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana suffered lasting coughing and lung trouble. After using three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery she was completely cured, gained 58 pounds and praised its claim to cure coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung illnesses. Trial bottles were offered free at Houseworth Bros. drug stores.

Chas. Applegate Alexandria Ind Dr. King Houseworth Bros

Bechtel Case Finds District Attorney Abandoning Murder Charge

Allentown January 12 District Attorney Warner will abandon the criminal case against Bechtel alleged murder defendant. The action follows a court proceeding where Bechtel appeared with counsel awaiting further legal steps.

Box social at McFarren school house Friday night

A box social will be held at the McFarren school house next Friday night January 15 with an open invitation to all. Each lady is asked to bring a box for the event and community members plan to attend.

McFarren

Electric Bitters touted as cure for rheumatism and more

Colusa California resident Joe Golo bick claims fifteen years of severe rheumatism relief after using Electric bitters. He says the medicine cured him and that it also helps liver and kidney troubles and general debility. Sold by Houseworth Bros. druggists with a satisfaction guarantee for 50 cents.

Joe Golobick Colusa Calif Houseworth Bros

Suburban Train Hits Trolley Car In Irving Park

Chicago delivering a morning collision when the incoming suburban St Paul train struck a trolley at Irving Park boulevard. Motorman J Fagin probably fatally injured. George Williams seriously hurt. Conductor George Walker and Mrs Conway among others escaping from the rear.

Chicago St. Paul Irving Park Boulevard J. Fagin George Williams George Walker Conway

National Wool Growers Open Annual Meeting in Portland

The thirty ninth annual meeting of the National Wool Growers Association opened at the Baker theater in Portland this morning. President Warren delivered the annual address. Officers reports were read, a committee appointed, and a recess taken. This afternoon several papers were discussed.

Portland National Wool Growers’ Association Baker Theater Warren

Special Envoy Reyes Senses Mission Failures in Colombia

Washington dispatch reports Special Colombia Envoy Reyes told the state department he was about to depart for Colombia and intimated that his mission had failed.

Washington Colombia Reyes State Department

Dr King’s New Life Pills Advertised for Energy

An old advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to turn weakness into strength and energy. It touts the pills as wonderful and lists a price of 25 cents per box, sold by Houseworth Bros.

King Houseworth Bros

St Louis Jan Ales Iman ness Case Noted

A brief in St Louis during January notes a case titled Ales Iman ness. The report records legal actions and local proceedings without graphic detail.

St. Louis, Jan Ales Iman

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