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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
6
George Wyman & Co offers a new line of muslin underwear for ladies misses and children. Gowns 35c to 5.00, drawers 8c to 5.00, corset covers 8c to 5.00, skirts 21c to 15.00, chemise 25c to 5.00. 160 dozen outs sold under price from manufacturer’s stock. Visit this month and you may feel spring is here.
Our advertisement highlights wash goods for waists and dresses in January. New wash Mercerized goods for Spring Shirt Waists and laws Swisses and other wash fabrics for May and June wear are on sale from 15c to 1. Our aim is to describe the goods and prices, but you must come see them.
Special sale offers lin ens at steep discounts. Fable Linens two yards wide priced at 75c, napkins 30c per dozen, Fowels 1.00 per dozen, crash 234c and up, counterpanes from 4Bc to 75c. Offers claim values up to 1.80 and more.
Washington notes praise for Secretary Hay after completing a treaty to appoint a joint commission with Great Britain to settle the Alaska boundary dispute. The compilation lists successes from the Hay administration including the Alaska modus vivendi and the Hay Pauncefote treaty, plus gains for China and Romania. A separate item covers the consular appropriation bill, authorizing $36,000 above House levels and payments to the widows and victims’ families.
Washington reports rising opposition to the Cuban reciprocity treaty as Sen Bard of California and Sen Perkins signal votes against ratification. British protests and proposed amendments cloud prospects, with Sen Cullom delaying action until the statehood deadlock clears.
Washington January 26 Several Republican senators expect an extra session of Congress. Senator Spooner calls the situation practically inevitable due to the deadlock over the statehood bill. The omnibus forces led by Mr Quay seek a vote in the coming days, while opposing leaders show no sign of surrender.
William R. Day of Ohio has indicated willingness to accept a Supreme Court associate justice appointment after an informal tender. He would succeed Justice Shiras, who is expected to retire next month. no successor for the Sixth Circuit has been selected yet.
A brief obituary item notes a prominent Washington figure has died and that congressional leaders attended the service. The notice provides limited biographical detail and marks a formal eulogy in the House chamber.
Secretary Moody and his stenographer Gauss left Washington on the naval yacht Sylph for Fortress Monroe Virginia where they will board the Dolphin and sail for a three or four day cruise Moody takes the trip for the benefit of his health.
Representative Joy of Missouri introduces a resolution demanding the secretary of the navy provide a count and service records of all retired U S naval officers who could perform active duty. The move aims to assess available manpower for potential deployment or emergencies.
Commander Thomas B. Howard, now at the naval academy, has been chosen as the first commanding officer of the monitor Nevada. The vessel will be placed in commission next month.
Senator Hoar introduced a concurrent resolution thanking Guglielmo Marconi for the wireless telegraph invention and its great benefit to mankind.
Former U S Consul Heydecker now living in Nice receives the Order of St Anne third class for aiding Minister De Witte in destroying the cork trust. He helped the government build a cork factory to protect the vodka monopoly. Interior Minister Von Pliehne orders officials to curb political talks, weakening Minister Witte's control of provincial agricultural committees.
In Warsaw Illinois on January 26 a family feud led to murder as Wash Gollier and four sons with Jack Clark confronted the Schmitt brothers in a saloon. John Barth joined the Schmitts. Bottles used as weapons. Perry Schmitt died within twenty minutes and Homer Schmitt was in precarious condition.
Mason City reports the Britt Garner contest kicked off with a massive reception in Britt inviting all county residents. About 1000 guests attended as women hosted a banquet and Tom Duff pledged a $40,000 courthouse ready for the county if voters choose Britt as the county seat.
The Donaldson Glass Block owners bought a 3 inch by 120 foot strip from F. H. Peterson for 500 dollars marking a notable small real estate deal in Minneapolis on January 26.
The Paris fire department has ordered six automobile fire engines for central district use. They will run by electricity and cost about $3,000 each.
Richmond Indiana January 26 James Spencer aged 14 was killed while hunting when his gun discharged missing or blowing off his head in an accident authorities report.
Professor Tizzoni of Bologna University announced to the Royal Academy of Sciences the discovery of a serum to combat pneumonia. The Rome report notes the claim as a major medical development dated January 26.
Reports from Venezuela indicate German forces captured Fort San Carlos guarding Lake Maracaibo and blew it up. The Panther, a German gunboat, has been disabled and is being towed by the cruiser Falke toward Willemstad Curaçao as chances rise for lifting the blockade.
Washington reports an hopeful path to ending the Venezuela crisis as Britain Italy and Germany weigh restoring the blockade and sharing customs receipts. Ministers Bowen and Count Quadt present the plan to their governments, awaiting the Kaiser’s pledge before full withdrawal.
Joseph K. Clark brother of Senator W A Clark is critically ill at his sister Mrs C F Miller’s home in Los Angeles. Doctors say there is little chance of recovery after he arrived from Portland Oregon to attend his mother Mrs Mary Clark’s 89th birthday. He was stricken with brain trouble soon after arrival.
A blaze in Fisher western Champaign county caused $10,000 damage. It began in J. W. Kennard's dry goods and grocery store and spread to Charles Kidd's confectionery and Frank Venmem's building.
Springfield Missouri January 26 Judge Neville of the circuit court ruled the city library tax unlawful since the levy exceeds the debt-making power of Springfield The decision centers on the tax to maintain the Carnegie library and its legal limits.
In Madison Indiana on January 26 a man named Shafer who shot and killed Richard Smith at Vevay earlier hanged himself in his jail cell after cutting his clothing into strings. The incident ends a violent case tied to the Vevay shooting.
A large factory in Richmond owned by Newton Vaughn and used as a stemmery for Continental Tobacco Company burned. The blaze caused heavy losses and extensive damage to the plant.
Kenosha Wisconsin January 26 wealthy pioneer Lewis Bain brother of the late Edward Bain wagonmaker died at his home of pneumonia at age in Kenosha Wisconsin health officials report a sudden death in the Bain family the community mourns the loss of a longtime prominent resident.
Sunset Magazine notes a discharge camp on an island in San Francisco harbor as unique in U S military history. From December 1901 to June 1902 about ten thousand short term soldiers were discharged and paid totaling over 3.35 million dollars with 46.6 percent saved or sent home and 53.4 percent spent on tickets and money orders.
The article describes women from many nationalities enjoying their after dinner cigarettes and cigars. It notes the French housekeeper, Spanish senora, German frau, Russian wife, Japanese Chinese and Dutch women savoring tobacco. The Italian signora favors the Virginia long cigar.
A fashionable wife saves money by turning old top-hats into waste paper baskets. She planned a prehistoric hat update with light blue silk lace and bows when a piano tuner interrupted claiming his missing top hat. He left with the hat found and a sovereign pocketed, leaving waste paper baskets scarce.
Mary Jane Cornish of Allen Maryland is described as black and shiny with fiery red hair. The story recounts her childhood taunts and social isolation as a red haired Black woman and includes a racial slur from a neighbor.
Maj. A R Venable recounted at Richmond meeting that Gen. J B B Stuart, severely wounded in 1857 by an Indian chief, refused to lie down until he knelt by his bed and prayed. The act, rare among Western officers, impressed Venable and others present.
Capt. Bob Bruce of Texas who served in Roosevelt's Rough Riders declined Roosevelt's offer to be governor of Oklahoma. He cited $500 to move his family, $500 to fix up the house, plus entertaining expenses, making him effectively broke. He stayed briefly in the White House before moving to a hotel due to the quiet.
Dr. John P. Munn reports an alleged inquiry by a guileless Rochester young man visiting the house of the object of his affection. He asked her brother if his sister had said any title about him recently.
A Newby era note states the traction company will build an overhead track at the crossing to eliminate the need for a day and night operator and flagman. The project has been delayed for several months and remains unsettled despite earlier expectations.
An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a free sample and general cure for blood and skin diseases including blood poisoning cancer and eczema. It claims to purify blood, heal sores, improve digestion and kidney strength, and offers mail order samples from Atlanta Georgia with directions and free medical advice. It mentions Rushton’s as a local seller.
Police arrest Martin Bryant Joseph Lawson Clark Spradley Gertie Lemmons and Lottie Crain on a robbery charge against railroad worker James Howe. The Lemmons girl allegedly planned the hold up and confessed. All suspects are under twenty five.
H A Tisdale of Summerton South Carolina values DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve at one hundred dollars with claims of curing twenty years of piles after trying many doctors and medicines. The product blends Witch Hazel antiseptics and emollients to relieve and permanently cure piles and various skin conditions.
Seventeen charges against William Franklin a Sheridan restaurant keeper for selling liquor without a license were dismissed in the circuit court this morning as detectives who investigated the case failed to appear for the trial.
Mrs. Johanna Soderholm of Fergus Falls Minnesota dislocated her shoulder and found relief after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm bought by her son. The balm eased pain and helped her sleep after several days of distress, prompting further recommendations. For sale by Houseworth Bros.
Richmond Joseph Spar, seventy two, of near Docdridge, lies at death's door after a fall from the upper story of his barn.
Melard B. Craig of Middlegrove New York praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for digestion and constipation noting they work like a charm without gripe or unpleasant effects. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
Miss Louise Schiensker of Evansville and Henry Wagner of Eberfeld Ind were married here today The couple reside in Eberfeld and the ceremony was performed locally by a church official
An advertisement claims the climate suits weak lungs and that patients need not travel to recover. It recommends frequent use of Allen's Lung Balsam for coughing and breathlessness after exercise and notes the product contains no opium.
The advertisement claims no payment until cures are achieved with Rocky Mountain Tea. It states if the product fails to make and keep you well, it costs nothing, with a price of 35 cents listed.
An old advertisement text notes tribute from crowned heads and people of all ranks to DeWitts Little Early Risers. It mentions H Williams of San Antonio Texas and claims cures for consumption biliousness sick headache liver and malaria. Sold locally by merchants.
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