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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1902
Page
3
A claim that undigested food underfeeds the body and that overload harms digestion. The ad praises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach independent digestant, sufficient to relieve bloating and belching and cure stomach troubles, with a testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville Ohio.
DANIEL CLEVERTON outlines France’s canal modernization from Havre to Paris and the Rhone to Rouen. Private subscriptions near half of 95 million dollars back a vast system of locks dams and regulations expanding navigable waterways, boosting traffic and rivaling London and Antwerp.
President Roosevelt at Arlington on Memorial Day denounces barbarity by both sides in the Philippine conflict. He praises U S troops for humanity and vows to punish cruel acts while urging support for the armed forces and a path to self government for the Philippines.
The advertisement asserts catarrh is a blood or constitutional disease and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal treatment that acts on blood and mucous surfaces. It claims a physician endorsement, prescription status, and a 75 cent price with testimonials available.
Scranton Pennsylvania dispatch reports District President Nicholls stating possible state action against the coal trust. Independent operators support eight hour demands but fear big companies block progress. Ontario Western men vote 58 to 44 to strike June 2 if terms are unmet. engineers to strike Monday. eight hour day kept for firemen engineers and pump runners.
In Shamokin Pennsylvania on May 31 officials warn that unless the Reading Coal and Iron company reverses its plans thirty six collieries across the ninth district employing about 24000 workers will flood next Monday. Three top mines in Schuylkill county will be saved at all hazards. A force of 250 coal and iron policemen are prepared to guard non union engineers and firemen who would be put to work if a strike occurs.
Engineers committee from Wilkesbarre requests rescission of last week's strike order against Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys workers including engineers firemen and pumpmen. District Presidents Nicholls Fahy and Duffy delay action until President Mitchell arrives. order reportedly will be rescinded.
Pittsburg Kas May 31 The Kansas miners convention announces preparing a wage schedule to be submitted to operators. If demands are not granted by the operators a general Western strike is understood to follow.
William Malcolm city treasurer has been re elected secretary of the Mutual Loan and Building Association after turning over his property valued at 80000 to 100000 to cover a $63000 shortage caused by a bookkeeping error from twenty years ago. Stockholders praised his sacrifice and devotion at the annual meeting in Passaic New Jersey on May 31.
An old ad promotes Bailey's Laxative Tablets to cure constipation and improve mood and complexion. It touts chocolate coating, 10 cent and 25 cent packages, postpaid mail order, and a sample offer, with Lakeside Medicine Co. of Chicago and Chas. D. Rushton as seller.
President Roosevelt plans two western tours next fall. In late September he will visit Springfield and Detroit with unannounced stops, then travel to San Antonio in late October. He may also accept a bear hunt invitation in Mississippi while visiting nearby New Orleans.
Washington May 31. A brief cabinet meeting preceded Arlington ceremonies with no business. Attorney General Knox was absent and reported by Secretary Hitchcock to have passed a bad night and not be as well as expected after a night at his bedside.
The Ladies' East Side Antitrust association of New York City's sixteenth assembly district petitions Congress to remove the tariff on all meats, representing the state of New York.
Miss Alice Hay daughter of Secretary Hay was thrown from her carriage when horses spooked by a passing car. She sustained injuries described as painful but not serious.
Secretary Moody left Washington for Detroit to respond to a banquet hosted by the Michigan club.
Roscommon Michigan May 381 A record land deal closes as John Carter of the Chicago Bond and Investment Company buys 65 000 acres in Roscommon County. The tract includes prime farming lands around Lake St Helen and will be developed into a high grade summer resort with Chau tauqua assemblies summer schools and ministerial gatherings.
Grand Forks North Dakota May 31 Mr and Mrs W E Chamberlain of Forest River report their five year old son fell from the window of the Flyer while 50 miles an hour. He suffered concussion of the brain but may recover. The accident occurred near Glasgow Montana as the boy crossed the aisle to throw a bottle from the window and leaned out to watch its fall.
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