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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
3
An advertisement touts not overeating and suggests using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure to aid digestion. It claims the product digests food without the stomach and restores health, with a testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville, Ohio, and notes on price and packaging.
Mrs. Lydia G. Hambright killed herself two weeks after her pet dog died. Her body was found by her husband in the sitting room with windows and doors closed and four gas jets emitting. The Philadelphia police investigated the scene as a possible suicide linked to the dog's death.
A terse customer statement rejects requests for a cheaper bottle or a larger size and insists on not substituting with a self-made option. The negotiator notes the speaker’s denial of alternatives and desire for a specific product.
At a state bar meeting Lieutenant Governor Gilbert faced questions about acting as governor while Gov Durbin was away. He insisted he is not governor, citing constitutional rules. Officials debated who could act on gubernatorial duties if urgent action was needed before Durbin’s return.
Indianapolis July 14 Judge Leathers of the superior court held the last legislature's divorce law constitutional The act requires a $5 fee in cases where the defendant is unrepresented to compensate the prosecutor for investigating and defending It aims to protect public interests in divorce litigation and to reduce default divorces by former parties not appearing in court
Washington reports Gen Bragg's indiscreet letter to his wife may cost him the Cuba post. Diplomatic circles say the pig tail simile offends Cubans, risking persona non grata status with the Cuban government. Senor Quesada declines comment as the new minister refrains pending Palma's guidance.
A testimonial from L. B. Johnson of Swift Texas endorses De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for quick pain relief and protection from open air sports injuries. The ad warns against counterfeit products and promotes the salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises and skin ailments.
Chicago July 14. Teamsters officially join freight handlers strike by refusing to move any freight bound to or from railroads. Ice-drivers will not supply refrigerator cars and commission drivers will halt transport on South Water Street. Committees from headquarters seek settlement and demand the old 18 cent wage scale for truckers instead of 17 34 cents an hour.
A Chicago Inter Ocean report describes a country town plan to curb swearing. A tin medal hung on the wall would pass to the last speaker using a curse word until the next oath ends the turn. At noon recess several boys wore it, and it quickly passed among many students before becoming hard to remove.
Engravers at the bureau of engraving and printing finish a Roosevelt vignette to serve as the official portrait. It may appear on government money or securities after his death, and is based on the best photograph chosen from ten years of images.
A.C. Jackson of LeRoy New York writes to Goshen M L Genesee Pure Food Co praising Grain-O as a worthy substitute for coffee. He notes long use of Java and Mocha but says Grain-O tastes as good as the best coffee he's ever had.
Seventeen year old Bluffton-Roy Bulger died of appendicitis after working at a Catholic institution. Reported that physicians refused treatment due to lack of money. He returned home where an operation was performed but he died a few hours later.
Chicago July 14. Directors discussed petitions to amend board of trade rules to allow No 3 corn deliverable on short contracts with a money difference. Most favored marginal rule on corn. No 3 changes seen as benefiting shorts, unlikely to affect existing July corn deals.
Charles S. Old, a resident of Sandoval, was struck and fatally injured by a railroad engine near the town. The incident occurred on July 4 as the engine operated in the area, with authorities beginning investigation into the event.
A testimonial from O S Emerson of 713 Marion Street explains his boy suffered back pain and frequent kidney actions at night. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drug store, the child's condition improved and the family felt renewed happiness. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells them. remember the Doan's name.
Topeka Kansas July 14 The Kansas river at Topeka is rising slowly. One bridge pier has failed halting streetcar traffic. Three people drowned near Silverlake when their carriage was washed from a bridge.
A 16 year old Anthony Rukano and 18 year old Adolph Budelier drowned in Cass lake while rowing with May Wiesler near Detroit. The boat leaked and tipped, preventing escape before shore could be reached. May Wiesler survived.
A Toledo, Peoria and Western rail wreck near Peoria Illinois claimed two lives. Dead is Peter Scenogle of Taylor and several others including Ambrose Pierce Steward Meyers John Le Page and Joseph W Morgan were injured.
J P Morgan donated a handsome collection of precious stones to the Paris Museum of Natural History. The stones were exhibited at the Buffalo exposition last year and are described as splendid.
The National Education Association board of trustees, meeting in Minneapolis, has re elected Irwin Shepard of Winona as permanent secretary for a four year term at a salary of four thousand dollars annually.
In Centralia Illinois on July 14 a 5 year old boy, son of Homer Stevenson, was severely hurt when a torpedo exploded in his trousers pocket during play on the grass. His trousers were torn away.
In Minneapolis on July 14 Judge Simpson sentenced Capt. John Fitchette of the police force to ninety days in the workhouse for selling a police appointment to Patrolman John Long.
David Lundin and Frank Anderson drowned while swimming in Rock River at Rockford and Kishwaukee River near Black Hawk respectively. The incidents occurred July 14 with both victims named.
A thrashing engine boiler exploded near Mound Ridge Kansas on July 14 killing Anson Crippen and seriously injuring farm hands Charles Mippleton and John Friesen.
A promotional notice touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to relieve swollen hot feet and tight shoes. It claims to cool feet and ease growing nails blisters callous spots corns and bunions, with a 25 cent price and free trial package. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
The Ohio State Press Association arrived in Frankfort Michigan on July 14 with about three hundred members for their annual outing. They traveled by a special train over the Ann Arbor Railroad.
A fragment notes an individual named Mam Catonot Ranceas in TL rowed along the Rock River while bathing. The text is partial and lacks clear context or outcome. Further details are unavailable in the readable OCR.
Rabbi Eisner, long linked with the High Street synagogue and Zionist activity, departs Baltimore with his wife for New York and then sails to Jerusalem to end his days there as an independent traveler seeking to fulfill a lifelong dream of returning to the land of his fathers.
E G Rathbone former Cuba director general arrived in Cincinnati and was greeted by neighbors at the St Nicholas. He will return to Hamilton Tuesday then join his family in western New York. He will not discuss Cuban affairs beyond his petition for a full investigation.
William M. Hahn ex state insurance commissioner will get another hearing in the circuit court this week. The appeal will push the case to the Ohio supreme court to settle priority between Gov Nash's extradition warrant to New York and the local warrant under which Hahn is held. Hahn has been under sheriff supervision at his suburban home since release from county jail amid counsel conflicts and divergent orders.
Elkhart resident Ada McKinley extols Bailey's Laxative Tablets noting high satisfaction with the product. She emphasizes the remedy suits her case well and claims it is the best available with generous quantities in 10 cent boxes containing 20 tablets and 25 cent boxes containing 60. Chas. D. Rushton distributes them.
In Los Angeles on July 12 Dr. Charles Kendall Adams former president of the Wisconsin state university is reported weaker and cannot long survive. Mrs Adams says hope of ultimate recovery is abandoned.
Advertisement extols DeWitt's Little Early Risers as a gentle remedy to cleanse the bowels and stimulate the liver. It claims relief from headache dullness melancholia eruptions and illness by improving bowel action and strengthening digestion. Mayer crine or distress Houseworth ros.
A July report from New York states that the Cunard Line has not been sold and references a so called shipping combination including 32 entities. The article mentions a representative of J. P. in connection with the discussions.
Francis M. Young, a resident of Concord township Elkhart county Indiana, seeks a license to sell intoxicating liquors at a Joshen city court house location starting August 1902. The license allows sale in quantities less than a quart with on premises drinking. The property fronts the west room on the first or ground floor.
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