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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
4
The fragment notes a weekly publication named Weekly Frath issued every Thursday. It advertises delivering latest foreign and local news to U S and Canada post offices for one dollar per year.
A Cleveland Press note and a Grand Rapids Herald snippet discuss mosquito cures ranging from kerosene to music and a parasite approach. A Boston scientist touts sound causing mosquitoes to die, while Dr Charles Stiles promotes a parasitic method to induce abdominal distress, both aiming to reduce pests.
Smithsonian secretary Professor S E Langley has developed a kite like flying machine powered by a 25 horsepower gasoline engine. He built a larger craft to carry a man, moored on a Potomac River houseboat near Wide Water Virginia. Access to details is restricted while observers track trials expected soon.
A brief birth notice proclaims its a boy with simple exclamations and a joyful tone. The fragment hints at celebratory sentiment despite punctuated and stylized wording.
The Evansville riot prompts claims that five militia members who helped quell the mob were fired by employers. Brewers, a druggist, and a grocer dismissed them, citing militia service amid saloon-fueled unrest. Labor unions allegedly demanded the dismissals, sparking a debate on law vs. mob rule and civic duty.
The article discusses Judge Parker's reception in the South, noting his reserve and lack of magnetism but arguing that Southern support for a Northern candidate remains possible. It recalls historical Democratic preferences, citing past support for Martin Van Buren, Franklin Pierce, and James Buchanan, and argues personality traits do not end a presidential bid.
The article explains nine days of Pope death ceremonies in Rome, detailing conclave secrecy, ballot logistics, and safeguards against fraud. It compares papal selection to modern democracy and cites historical use of militia to maintain order, praising Indiana Guard service and state support.
Indianapolis rumors say anti Beveridge or Durin factions back Hanly for governor while Beveridge backers support Shideler. Thirteenth district favors Durbin against Beveridge in the South. Bend Tribune and Wakarusa Tribune endorse Lafayette aspirant Goshen Democrat.
The family of M. L. Babbitt of Bargerton Tennessee watched her suffer from consumption as doctors failed. A single bottle of Dr King's New Discovery brought immediate relief and she was reportedly cured. The medicine is sold in bottles 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottles free at Houseworth Bros. drug store.
The plaintiff filed a complaint in the Elkhart Indiana case and affidavit showing defendant is a nonresident. P B Stetten must appear September 12 1903 at 2 am at 411 South Main Street Elkhart to answer or demur to the complaint or it will be heard in his absence. Justice of the Peace John M Brumbaugh signs and seals the notice.
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