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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
3
The piece muses on love, money, and faith, contrasting music by night with the pull of judgment. It hints that love remains the best thing, guiding souls toward safety at judgment. The tone is lyrical and reflective, echoing early 20th century newspaper verse.
An elderly Secret Service officer recalls how clues emerge across cases. He recounts following a tobacco box on an Ohio River steamer from Pittsburg to Cincinnati after overhearing a crewmate's remark. A dark-eyed observer on board raised his suspicions as the shipper and consignee watched closely.
A recounting of counterfeit money operations along the Ohio Valley. An investigator describes tracking bogus silver dollars and half dollars through a Kentucky town, raiding a two story house, and discovering a hidden cellar trap door yielding the evidence.
R A Craig assistant state veterinarian argues sheep scab in stockyards causes infection and losses. He notes 4161 diseased head, 4161 had prior stockyard origin, 345 from farms. He urges farm dipping and avoiding sheep purchases to improve security.
American League results list Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia New York Boston St Louis Detroit with multiple games. National League shows Chicago St Louis Pittsburg Cincinnati Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia. Minor leagues reports St Paul Louisville Milwaukee Toledo Indianapolis Minneapolis Colorado Springs Denver Bloomington Dubuque Decatur South Bend Wheeling Evansville Grand Rapids Marion Terre Haute Fort Wayne dayon.
Washington May 320 Ellen M Stone the missionary captured in Turkey has been asked by the state department to supply information for a possible claim against Turkey. The demand is peremptory but she has not furnished proof or affidavits. The story notes her sympathy with the Macedonian committee and the ransom funds used to buy arms against Turks.
The ad promotes a mystic remedy for rheumatism and neuralgia claiming cure in 1 to 2 days. It states immediate disappearance of symptoms and first-dose benefit. Sold by Fenton's Drug Store at 225 South Main Street for 75 cents.
Emma Lonstorf cannot recover 100000 from her former mother in law for alienation of her husband’s affections. The Wisconsin Supreme Court, in Judge Dodge’s opinion, affirmed the Milwaukee lower court ruling that a wife has no right to sue. The case drew attention due to Lonstorf’s mining interests and his wealth, while Mrs Lonstorf remains in a county insane asylum.
Indianapolis June 1 Indiana has completed the purchase of 2000 acres in Clark county for a state forestry reserve. The grounds will be cleared of brush and dead trees as a large work force begins immediate operations. The nursery will receive major attention with not less than 200 acres set for growing trees from state seeds for later transplantation to various parts of the state.
The advertisement for E. C. DeWitt & Co. touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the genuine cure that heals without scarring. It claims to treat piles burns bruises eczema and all skin diseases and notes Houseworth Bros. sells the product.
Fragmentary OCR notes refer to the queen being deaf with a June timeline. A royal physician is mentioned amid incomplete phrases describing tone and a completed loss. The text blends personal health and court oversight without clear events.
A Chicago doctor, Dr J B, faced a violent robbery as two men threatened him during a failed hold up. The incident occurred on a May day as the attackers demanded controls and safety measures, while the doctor resisted and attempted to contain the situation.
London May 30 Sir Edward Grey and Liberal leaders attack Chamberlains tariff plan as ruinous to Great Britains prosperity and empire. Labor chiefs and unions oppose the proposal while Shaw supports it. Spectator warns of a party split and a clash over protection versus free trade amid calls for dissolution of parliament.
A shooting in a single house left a son in law wounded with a bullet to the left breast below the heart. The cause is unknown. theory suggests the son in law arrived home late to dinner, choking his wife, prompting an older man to fire. Neighbors report ongoing family trouble.
Miss Alice Roosevelt tests a new 2500 car by driving down Pennsylvania Avenue. Fire engines approach. she stops to yield, avoiding a potential collision and saving herself from a possible accident.
John Pattison a 16 year old in New York awoke from a two day coma during a family prayer and a medical debate on a risky operation. He cheerfully told doctors he had a great time, asked for Bromo Seltzer, then jumped from his bed and dressed.
In Kokomo Indiana on May 30 Mrs Mattie Johnson a boarding house keeper was arrested on bunko steering charges after allegedly obtaining funds from John Simple a Chicago lodger. She allegedly took sums including 200 to obtain a divorce from an alleged cruel husband and tried to secure 2000 Simple had in a local bank.
Five deputy sheriffs battled William Shellenberger Jr. an insane 23 year old man weighing 260 pounds three miles south of Brigh ton. The confrontation left at least two deputies severely injured before the man was lassoed, bound with ropes and handcuffed. A medical commission later declared him insane.
Col Johnstone Livingston De Peyster dies at his Tivoli on the Hudson country seat. He raised the stars and stripes over Richmond when union troops entered the city on April 3 1865.
May 30 report from Port-de-France Martinique notes rising activity at Mont Pelee causing considerable anxiety. The general council urges immediate evacuation of the island’s northern part to reduce risk to residents, as authorities monitor developments.
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