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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1903

Page

8

Latter Tenders His Resignation as Health Board Member

Dr. Frederic N. Dewey is appointed coroner to succeed Dr. C. M. Eisenheiss who resigns from the state board of health commissioners this morning. Eisenheiss was named deputy coroner by Dewey, and his resignation follows his new appointment to the board.

Frederic N. Dewey C. M. Eisenheiss Board of Commissioners Dewey Eisenbeiss State Board of Health Commissioners

Drowned Man Recovered After Baldwin Lake Incident

George Robison of Jefferson township drowned in Baldwin Lake on the Fourth. The body was recovered yesterday at four o'clock.

Baldwin Lake George Robison Jefferson Township

Pope’s Condition Reported Grave Yet Not Worsening

Washington July 6 The papal legation received a cablegram from Cardinal Rampolla stating the Pope’s condition remains grave but not worse He takes food and his mind is clear Evansville July 6 A mob rioted firing occurred. hundreds of whites marched on a Baptist tomb magazine but could not enter Lee Brown’s seizure and lynching attempt spurred the disturbance Brown jailed in Vincennes with a grand jury to indict him and the militia’s failure to report under review City quiet after a night of violence

Washington Papal Rampolla Evansville Lee Brown Grand Jury Brown Vincennes Ind

Deadly Flood Strikes Oakford Park Area

Pittsburg reports a cloudburst at Oakford Park causing 25 to 50 likely deaths. Dawn found Jennaett, Grapeville, Pennstation and Manor flooded with water undermining homes. Search for bodies began promptly as transportation and communications remained crippled. Nineteen dead, two recovered.

Pittsburg Oakford Park Jennaenett Jeanette Grapeville Pennstation Manor

President Lonchet Visits Beaver England Amid Naval Salute

President Lonchet of France arrived by cruiser in Beaver England today. He rode into port between a double row of English warships and received a presidential salute from each vessel. The president was greeted by English commanders and the municipal address of welcome was presented.

Beaver England Lonchet France Jater

Aboard the Ark Players Seek Deck Baseball Game

Aboard the Ark Ham proposes a deck baseball game to break monotony, while Shem doubts the plan would work with few players and gives rain check woes as they sail.

Ham Shem

Reading the Cherry Tree Episode and Washington’s Fame

Adam reads a tale, reflects on Washington and the temptation parable, and then complains about yesterday's coffee in a New York Tribune edition.

Adam Washington New York Tribune

New York Central Tests Hardwood Ties for Railroads

The New York Central and the Bureau of Forestry plan summer tests of beech maple and birch as railroad ties to replace southern hard pine. If successful, northern hardwoods could cut costs and trigger major timber markets and new forestry strategies in Adirondacks and beyond.

New “York ‘Central Railroad Company Bureau of Forestry Department of ‘Agriculture New York Central Adirondacks Adirondack New York Post Herman von Schrenneman R. A. Long Southern Lumber Manufacturers’ Association United States Europe France Great Eastern Railroad Burlington Rocky Mountains Bear Canyon Gallatin County Mont Sheridan Wyo American Telegraph and Telephone Co North Carolina Pennsylvania

Witte Veto Delays War Plan Amid British Threats

A Russian state council scene shows M de Witte opposing funding for war with Great Britain. The czar favors aggressive policy as generals urge action. Witte questions money availability saying treasury is nearly empty and ammunition short, prompting conference confusion.

Russia M. de Witte M.de Witte Great Britain

Rehearsed Speeches At Home By Politician's Son

Congressman Champ Clark of Missouri has a bright son Bennett about 12 who often attends his father's floor appearances. He once heard Clark's set speech three times at home with his mother teaching it, then asked why he needed to hear it again. The anecdote suggests statesmen occasionally rehearse at home.

Champ Clark Missouri Bennett

Sexes Out ce Proportion in Australian Colonies

In the Colony of Queensland there are 60 000 more men than women and in New South Wales 90 000 more men than women.

Queensland New South Wales

Trim Hats for Charity By Washington Elite Ladies

The White House ladies diplomatic corps and Washington society plan a hat trimming match for the Co operative Sewing Society. Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Alice Roosevelt Lady Herbert Mme Von Hengelmuller Countess Cassini Mme De Margie Mrs White and Miss Kean will participate.

White House Diplomatic Corps of Washington Society Co-operative Sewing Society Roosevelt Alice Roosevelt Herbert Mme. von Hengelmuller Countess Cassini Mme de Marg White Supreme Court Kean New Jersey

Local Candidate Posed as Sure Winner Sparks Debate

A fragmented quote hints at a political scene where a man from a party describes an apparent cinch for their candidate. The text shows factional confidence amid unnamed observers and shifting loyalties.

Chafing-Dish Habit Pays for Entertaining

A clever wife using a chafing dish can keep her husband socially linked to his bachelor circle. Simple, graceful dishes make entertaining easy and appealing, with bachelors praising the hostess as if she hosted a state dinner. A small book on chafing dish cooking is worthwhile.

Ice drinks flop in London tale of Boston venture

In 1842 Boston and Salem merchants tried to introduce American iced drinks to London. A hall was hired and workers trained to mix the beverages. Fishmongers’ guests arrived in style but a London voice asked for hot water. The promoter fled, left with a $1,200 loss after returning to Boston.

Lumnen Boston Salem London Atlantic Fishmongers’ Association Liverpool

Two Points of View In A City Attracts A Newcomer

A man from upstate visits New York and is amazed by Broadway crowds and transit. He asks where the city gets enough food to feed all the people, walking long blocks of produce and provisions before insisting on the source of sustenance.

H. L. Preston Broadway New York Times

Five Couples Share Their Twenty Fifth Thanksgiving Dinner

Real Thanksgiving Dinner brought together five couples Mr and Mrs J J McCardy Captain and Mrs Henry A Castle Cal and Mrs H G Hicks and Gen and Mrs Mark D Flower for their twenty fifth gathering at Gen Flower's St Paul home.

J. J. McCardy Henry A. Castle Cal H. G. Hicks Mark D. Flower Gen. Flower St. Paul

Bribe Offer Rebuffed by Official Near the Danger Line

W. C. Bryant recounts an office holder who denounces a man offering $10,000 bribe. The official shouts, Get out of here, you are getting 1900 near my price, as the bribe attempt is rejected and the scene underscores integrity amid pressure.

W. C. Bryant

Not at all extravagant he spends it on me

A conversation explores a husband’s spending habits revealing that his wife says he is not extravagant yet admits he spends all he earns on her.

Fell Away If Understand His Friends Shave All

A fragmented line appears to describe a scene where a person thinks about friends and shaving. The readable text offers no clear event or outcome to anchor a full news-style item.

Fragmentary Verse by Francis W. Bourdilion

A fragmentary quotation attributed to Francis W. Bourdilion contemplates aging minds and hearts. The lines juxtapose a thousand eyes and a dying life when love ends, ending with a plaintive note on light and wholeness.

Francis “W. Bourdilion

The Awakening From Romance on a Fort Smith Train

John Benton and his wife Margaret travel between Little Rock and Fort Smith. Their former sweetheart Flora unexpectedly boards the same train, reigniting memories. Margaret cleverly orchestrates Flora’s departure by arranging Flora’s unexpected need to visit elsewhere, restoring harmony and sleep for John.

Little Rock Fort Smith Tree Lane John Flora Jack Margaret Tommy

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Frederick N. Dewey Dr. Eisenheiss EATON Sun Jack ‘Benton Benton Mrs. Benton Pen Amie Gainsborough Marco
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