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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
12
Wyman Co offers bankrupt stock at half price across a wide range of goods including silks, linens, dress fabrics, lace remnants, stockings, shirts, skirts, and displayer items. Men and women accessories, soaps, and toiletries are slashed as prices move to 5c 25c.
Interstate Commerce Commission Commissioner Clements rules that pools in immigrant traffic between New York and western destinations are based on domestic passenger shares and need not be restricted further. He finds no discrimination under current rates and sees no ground for new orders, while noting the practice improves immigrant handling and comfort.
In Washington Feb 99 a merger brief is filed in accord with court requirements. The note references United States procedures and the filing context for merger matters.
A civil suit claims withheld orders tied to an indictment involving Mr Hallenbeck. The filing also seeks $640 for money order registers the government allegedly rejects for acceptance.
Miss Elizabeth Brewer daughter of Justice Brewer of the United States Supreme Court married Wellington Wells of Boston at St John’s Church Washington. The ceremony was officiated by Bishop Satterlee with President and Mrs. Roosevelt and Supreme Court members attending the wedding and breakfast.
Washington February 9 The president has appointed William Vincent of Galena surveyor of customs at that port.
Washington reports Senator Hanna's condition grows more serious with delirium despite medical care. Doctors note typhoid fever explains the fever spikes. cold sponge baths bring temperature down from 103 to 101.6. Dr. Carter arrives from Cleveland to stay with Hanna and guard against collapse.
Judge rules the case centers on whether Peoria Gas Light and Coke company and Peoria Gas and Electric company illegally combined to fix gas prices. Four years of litigation, city ordinance set 75 cents per 1,000 cubic feet, injunction sought, appeal possible to the United States Supreme Court due to potential bankruptcy of the two consolidated firms.
News from Mammoth Springs Arkansas reports a tornado near Union in Fulton County killing three people including Rev. Soden a Baptist minister and a child named Clinton. Homes stores and two churches were destroyed in the town leaving only Dr Barnes store standing. the tornado path measured about 300 yards wide.
In Toronto on February 9 as smoke filled rooms and temperatures plunged to ten below zero eight hundred scholars including many girls aged up to 14 filed out in orderly lines. Principal W J Hendrick escaped with clothes thrown from a window as firemen struggled with frozen flames. The school’s children's bank money was saved.
London reports a new blue book detailing why Foreign Secretary Lansdowne adopted a firm stance toward Russia over Tibet. Col Younghusband’s Tibet expedition had received notices from independent sources that Tibetans were arming with Russian help, based on a czar’s two year pledge to the Tibetan mission.
William Bramwell Powell, author and pioneer of the modern public school system, dies at his Mount Vernon home. He started as a teacher in Illinois and served fifteen years as Washington’s school superintendent before health failures forced his retirement during his 1901 Philippine mission.
The Joy Line steamer Tremont burned at her New York pier. Firemen battled flames while two lionesses escaped their cages and were driven back by hoses. both animals perished in the blaze.
In Madison on February 9 Janesville challenged Madison in a cocking match. The Janesville team won seven of nine bouts. The prize money totaled 150 dollars for the main event plus 5 dollars per battle.
Springfield Ohio February 9. Frank Ex Vilalior aged 17 drank carbolic acid and died over a love affair. He left a note begging someone to be good to Winnie and have her attend the funeral.
Yonkers N Y Feb 9 James Boorman Colgate died after a long illness He organized the New York gold exchange during the Civil War and served as its president He endowed Colgate University Hamilton N Y with 1060000 and built Colby Academy New London OH
Bedford Indiana February 9. Authorities report no arrest in the Bedford case as investigators continue to pursue leads and examine evidence surrounding the incident. Local officials stressed active inquiry and cooperation with the public.
The Democratic state committee in St Louis on February 9 announced convention plans with dates and locations. Jefferson City hosts the state convention on July 8. Joplin holds the delegate convention on June 25. St Joseph hosts the judicial convention on June 21.
Baltimore endures a vast blaze that destroyed 75 blocks and hundreds of buildings across the downtown. Officials estimate heavy property losses, with 60,000 workers unemployed and food supply cut off, while Gen. Corbin commands federal and local forces to prevent disorder. The fire wanes after a dramatic night as residents vow to rebuild.
The Hilgin Board of Trade 1903 statistics show butter averaged 23.25 cents, high call 29 cents, low 18.4, with March at 28.36. production up 1,178,111 pounds from 1902. Membership reached 457 with 1904 officers led by President John Newman and Secretary Le B. Sodean.
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