Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Elkhart Weekly Truth in Elkhart, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1902

Page

5

Miners Strike Settlement Hinted By Officials

New York reports suggest talks toward ending the miners strike are under way with financial and political interests at work. Public correspondence with John Mitchell is cited as evidence of possible progress and a favorable outcome within a week. Wright, reading the documents, will prepare a comprehensive report for the president.

New York John Mitchell Coal Road Livrace Mitchell Wright ‘Vieets Carroll D. ‘Wright United States Robert M. Olyphant Dek “Are Fridson Railroad B. Thomas The Erie Railroad Wrigits

Convict Defies Police Terrorizes Indiana After Parole Break

Lan Henderson, freed after a nine year sentence for killing City Commissioner Hawkne, shot two Indianapolis policemen during an attempted arrest and fled to Marion seeking his brother. Authorities pursue him as he roams with four revolvers and ammunition, terrorizing the districts.

Wise Indiana Marion Ind Lan Henderson Hawkne Indianapolis Hisrother Henderson

Collision Causes a Panic in Detroit River

In Detroit on June 11 the passenger steamer Frank E. Kirby was struck by the steamer Egan while ascending the Detroit River. A panic broke out among Kirby passengers before the ship reached shore and then dock. No injuries were reported. Half of town wiped out by fire Michel town saw 24 houses burn in four hours as forty families became homeless after a residence district blaze.

Egan Frank E. Kirby Detroit River Detroit, Mich Kirby Michel

Locust Sting Causes Sudden Neck Swelling in Leesport

In Leesport Pennsylvania on June 11 Mrs Jacob K Boyer was bitten by locusts while in her garden. Soon her neck swelled and the swelling spread toward her face as she suffered the sting. Local residents reported the unusual reaction and medical aid was summoned to assist.

Leesport Jacob. K. Boyer Temple Frederick Heckman

Tornado Fatalities Reported in Minnesota Storm

A severe tornado swept across Clay and Becker counties in Minnesota on June 11 damaging farms dwellings and barns along the White Earth Reservation. Fifteen lives reported lost with many injured as the storm moved from Ulen to Foss Atlanta and Walworth.

St. Pan Minn Clay Secker White Earth Indian Reservation Ulen Clay County

Des Moines World News: Train Wreck Destroys Homes

A star struck the Northwestern railway line near Jordan, one mile west, forty miles northeast of Des Moines. One person killed, several injured, nine families left homeless as Sangelo church and nearby homes are demolished. Reports of additional fatalities remain unverified by witnesses.

Des Moines Northwestern Jordan Berg Voss Poast Sangelo

Cyclone Rips Through Ulen Minnesota Area

A June 11 cyclone swept west of Ulen Minnesota killing four members of the Horim family near the town and injuring another. A half mile wide strip twenty miles long was laid waste with many farmhouses wrecked and hundreds of livestock killed.

Ulen Minn Here Andrew Horim

Storm Hits White Earth Reservation Killing Fifteen

A severe storm swept the southwestern area of the White Earth Indian reservation in Minnesota on June 11, causing death and destruction. Walworth and Atlantic townships were hardest hit with fifteen people reported dead.

Andrew Harim White Earth Indian Reservation White Earth Minn Walworth Atlantic

Ten Die as Tornado Strikes Lake Park Area

A tornado twelve miles north of Lake Park Minnesota on June 11 wiped a two by three mile strip, destroying nine farmhouses and killing ten people including residents near Spangler. The church at Spangler was demolished.

Lake Park Minn Here Spangela

Three Men Die in Michigan Mine Blast

In Ironwood the Aurora mine of Oliver Mining Co. exploded dynamite killing Isaac Ryan Thomas Johns and Arthur Tregembo who were working in a drift. Shoes and torn clothing identified two victims while a third was recognized by shreds of clothing.

Michigan Ironwood Mich Aurora Oliver Mining Company Isaac Ryan Thomas Johns Arthur Tregembo

Eleven Die in Chicago Sanitarium Fire Tragedy

A blaze at the St Luke Society sanitarium on Wa bash avenue and Twenty first street in Chicago killed eleven inmates including Alderman William E Kent known as Blind Billy. Fire trapped men in beds and bars forcing escapes that failed as Kent suffocated attempting to reach barred windows. One man Newell a saloonkeeper died in a straight jacket. a woman died in a fourth floor closet. Police arrested eight by midnight for coroners inquest. Also reported: five perished in Saratoga fire. other brief items on train wrecks and local notices.

Chicago Ives Sanitarum St. Luke Society Wabash Avenue Twenty-first Street William E. Kent Fourth Ward Billy” Kent Biind Alderman Alderman Kent Anothe Newell Sanitarium John B& Nagel M. [Baumann J. FE. Bishop B. H. Beard Samuel Dalzel Joseph Harrington William.e. Kent John B. Knapman Malcolm Morrison S. G. Newell George A. Ribbeen J. P. Stanton Saratoga

WAITCHELL TALKS WITH WRIGHT ON COAL STRIKE CAUSES

President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers met United States Labor Commissioner Carroll D Wright in New York to present miners' views on the coal strike. Wright planned further inquiries including talks with railroads to obtain their side and possible field visits to coal regions. He stressed diplomacy and non arbitrator status while pursuing information to inform President Roosevelt.

New York Mitchell United Mine Workers Wilkesbarre United States Labor Carroll D. Wright Wright Roosevelt Manhattan West Virginia Mr. Wright Trues Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad

Almond Brick For Beautifying the Complexion

Advertising copy touts Almond Brick as a scientific facial preparation made of solid oils that harmonize with the cuticle. It claims to keep the face cleaner than soap, prevent wrinkles, and slow aging, with sales exclusively at Eaton's Millinery opposite the Postoffice.

Eaton's Millinery Postoffice

Machines replace glass workers at Alexandria plant

The American Window Glass Company plans to start practical operation of machines designed to replace 12 blowers gatherers and snappers in glass making at the Depauw factory in Alexandria Indiana. Twelve machines installed and tested after a year of secret experiments. If successful, the trust will equip every plant and thousands of skilled workers may lose their jobs.

Pittsburg American Window Glass Company Alexandria Ind Depauw Window Glass Company

Virulent Cancer Cured by Electric Bitters and Salve

An Elizabeth West Virginia man with incurable cancer reportedly healed after using Electric Bitters and Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad claims the remedies expel poisons and cure blood diseases skin eruptions ulcers and sores. Houseworth Bros sells Bitters for 50 cents and Salve for 25 cents.

GW. Roberts Elizabeth W. Va Houseworth Bros

Filthy Temples in India Ad Claims Dr. King's Pills

An old advertisement urges cleansing the body with Dr. King's New Life Pills to prevent constipation and promote digestion. It touts lively livers and good appetite, selling for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.

India Dr. King Houseworth Bros

Odd Fellows report shows lodge gains and funds in Illinois

G Sikes files a statement for Illinois detailing seven new lodges totaling 880 with 60 088 members. During the year 5 72 initiates and 6 state transfers. a relief fund of 166 225 spent. total income 939 and net worth expenditures 539 968 for subordinate lodges, 1 pen sick Odd Fellows.

G Sikes Springfield Sikes Grand Sect Odd Fellows Rand John H John H. Etary Tlinois Nnal

Telegraphic Briefities and Oliver Cameron

Telegraphic notices note brief items and mention Oliver Cameron or Jon Bailey in passing as part of terse local updates.

Oliver Cameron Jon Bailey Ding

Rescue From Hay Fever and Asthma Cure Notable Claim

Mrs A M Shields of Chambersburg Pennsylvania says six months of severe sickness from Hay Fever and Asthma nearly ended her. She credits Dr Kings New Discovery for Contumption with a complete recovery. The medicine is sold in bottles 50 cents and one dollar with free trial bottles at Houseworthers.

A. M. Shields Chambersburg

Rumor of British Purchase Stirs Portugal and Iran District

Excitement in Portugal over a rumor that Great Britain plans to buy the Lorenzo Marquez district in Portuguese East Africa. In Ottumwa Iowa a man who killed Miss Zora Donaho in Cantril on Decoration Day hanged himself in the Keosauqua jail.

Madrid Lorenzo Marquez Portuguese East Africa Portugal Ottumwa Edward Hale Zora Donaho Cantril Keosauqua

Arnica Salve Praised for Scald Head Cure in Old Town

In Old Town Virginia R N Pevill reports happiness after Bucklen's Arnica Salve fully cured their daughter of a severe scald head. The ad claims effectiveness for cuts corns burns bruises boils ulcers eruptions and piles with a price of only 2 cents at Houseworth Bros. drug store.

Old Town R. N. Pevill Bucklen Houseworth Bros

Retired Naval Physician Dies on June 11

A notice reports the death of Dr. G a retired naval physician with the date listed as June 11. The brief item notes his service and passing, reflecting on his medical career and naval tenure.

Naval

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minnesota Becker Counties Iowa Storra Les Institution For Cure Billy Kent N. Y Dillon Sire Ake Rushville John Bailey Cameron Rush County Bailey Oliver Falmouth É Cameron M’ St. Joseph Great Western Dean Henry Vandre York Macon Juliette Yésouri HegAbaugh New Georgia Southern Railway Uck Promote Steel Trust Man Worcester Mass J. Co Emanuel Frotz South Works American Steel Company Schwab United States Steel Corporation Steel Trust Eau Claire Wis Shurtleff Byron Lamender Waitchell Miners Washington Alexandria Bay City Joseph Reich Fisherville Statement OF Odd Fellows Eaton’s Millinery Kentucky Dr. Kinghan Klkhart Sandusky Wolverine J. P. Sanders Victor Fulkerson Mill and Elevator Company East Franklin St City Hai A. L. Jones & Co Main and Lexington Freehold N. J Otis Freeman America Dr. Freeman New Hampshire Mrs. Austin’s Princeton
Search Courier

Search the Elkhart Weekly Truth Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Elkhart Weekly Truth?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication