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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1902
Page
3
Indianapolis inspectors reviewed 30 restaurant kitchens on Wednesday. only three passed. Beuhler described widespread filth with one kitchen showing a sewer trap clogged for two months and strong foul air polluting food. New dairy and store inspector W H Stumph, a seasoned dairyman, began his duties Thursday.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court voids a state law barring discharge for union membership, upholding employer rights to liberty while noting employee curtailment could follow. Louis J. Kreutzberger of Central Foundry Co Milwaukee was arrested for discharging an employee over union involvement.
The Fall Festival Association names Wednesday September 17 as Editors and Authors Day in Cincinnati. Visitors arrive Sept 14 to witness Night Pageant and attend literary exercises in the Odeon with notable editorial figures. Luncheon at Swiss Chalet followed by vaudeville, trolley ride to suburbs and Zoo, then visits to the Plaza Shows and exposition to conclude the day.
Indiana tobacco dealers will receive rebates totaling 2.5 million dollars as war tax cessation becomes effective on July 1. Representative Overstreet pushed the sundry civil bill to insert the appropriation. Colorado plans half a million dollars of livestock for the fair and the Kentucky Exhibit Association joins the state display. The Arkansas Valley counties in Colorado consider a joint exhibit as part of Colorado’s World’s Fair presence. The American Woolen Company with 33 plants aims to mount a competitive woolen products exhibit hoping the state can secure 100 thousand dollars for the building and exhibit without risking treasury overdraft.
Charles H. Fairbanks the treasurer of Bigelow Carpet Company plans concerted action to stage an exhibit of American carpets and rugs at the World’s Fair, aiming to showcase domestic textile craftsmanship.
A party of Cleveland journalists visited the World’s Fair this week as guests of the Big Four Route. They expressed astonishment at the magnitude of the enterprise and the splendor of its conception.
The Count Rochambeau plans another visit to America in 1904 to attend the World’s Fair at St Louis. The Countess will drape her room with the Vendome Chateau and the American flag given by the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Louisiana auditor has reported the state finances.
The next royal visitors at the World's Fair will be Grand Duke Boris of Russia and the Crown Prince of Siam. Boris will reach San Francisco in a few weeks while the Siam prince is in Great Britain for the Coronation and will travel through the United States soon after London’s ceremonies.
Commissioner Ernest H. Wands reports from Peru a lively interest in the Exposition. He has conferred with principal government officials and prominent business leaders and believes Peru will present a splendid display with a liberal appropriation and a formal commission.
John Rice Chandler, commissioner to the five Central American republics for the fair, has reached Nicaragua after visiting Guatemala and El Salvador. He forwarded newspaper clippings showing each republic's intention to be well represented, noting their wealthy natural resources promise exhibits far beyond ordinary interest.
Chicago designer Joseph Husak proposes a 300 foot long iron elephant with a four story body, elevators in the legs, a roof garden and observatory on top. He aims to erect it at the St Louis exposition if permission is granted.
The Indianapolis weather chief explains relative humidity as the air’s water vapor dependent on temperature rather than the total water present. He contrasts absolute humidity with relative humidity showing how rising temperature without added vapor changes how hot the air feels.
A historical testimonial describes recovery from womb and ovary inflammation using a patent remedy, with mentions of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The second fragment explains relative humidity, saturation, and how moisture in air affects perceived heat.
An advertisement warns impure drinking water causes illness and promotes Perry Davis Painkiller as a quick cure. It cautions buyers to distrust cheap substitutes sold by storekeepers and notes large bottles cost 25 to 50 cents.
Chicago Board of Trade quotes released for June 21 show active trading across grain and futures with prices fluctuating. Traders monitor supply signals and demand outlook as markets respond to crop progress and export news.
A family question prompts a quick dessert solution with Jell O. Simply add hot water and let it set. no baking required. Flavors offered include Lemon Orange Raspberry and Strawberry at 10 cts.
Washington reports house leaders expect the final adjournment by July 3 next week. The Philippine civil government bill is assured on a solid Republican vote, while most days will be consumed by conference reports on appropriation bills and related measures.
Claiming to save hundreds of lives yearly the ad touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a remedy for croup burns cuts and wounds asserting broad healing powers for home use.
Mark Wel born aged 16 confessed to setting fires at two paper mills where he was employed. One mill was destroyed with a loss around 100000 dollars. He stated the fires were to escape night work.
Spring fever signals biliousness with torpid liver and inactive bowels. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted to stimulate the liver open the bowels and cleanse impurities. Endorsed by R M Everly of Moundville West Virginia, claiming strong spring benefits. Houseworth Bros.
The St Andrews club in Westchester displayed a 60 cent debt for Andrew Carnegie on its bulletin board. Carnegie, visiting Scotland, later sent the payment to settle the trivial bill, illustrating club rules enforcing small dues on all members.
D Scott Currin of Loganton Pa testifies that One Minute Cough Cure beats all other medicines for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles. The remedy is described as the only safe cough cure acting immediately and popular with mothers and children. Houseworth Bros.
Kokomo businessman Nathaniel Miller, a restaurant operator, swallowed a large dose of strychnine on Wednesday then rode home in a cab hoping to die. The doctor saved him.
Covington Henry Hendrix twenty one years old was found dead at the gate of the farm where he worked early this morning. The cause of his death is not known and the coroner is investigating. Osmicure Ointment marketed at 25 and 50 cents by C C Rushton is advertised.
S R Meredith of Willow Grove Delaware touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a universal cure for piles and skin diseases. The firm urges avoidance of counterfeits and claims the product cures all wounds with endorsements of Houseworth Bros.
A local anti Negro society has been organized in Decatur by prominent young residents with the stated aim of driving the Negro population from the city. The group claims to pursue this policy through organized action within the community.
Anderson plant of the Union Glass Co. has been sold to Exchange National Bank which held a $2,000 mortgage on it. The ad notes Osmicure Medicinal Soap as an antiseptic for infants in toilet and bath use priced at 25 cents, sold by C. B. Rushton.
A Buchanan Michigan reader writes from May 22 praising Genesee Pure Food Co Grain-O as a coffee substitute. The letter states it replaced coffee for her and her children, mentioning she has given up coffee entirely.
Sophie Holmes, a Black woman and temporary charwoman in the Treasury in 1862, found a package of cash left unsecured. She guarded it through the night until Gen. Spinner, the U S treasurer, discovered it and rewarded her with a life matron position in the issue division. The recovered sum was reported as 30,000 or 700,000 dollars.
W T Sturdevant of Merry Oaks NC says fifteen years of dyspepsia ended after using Kodol. He reports immediate relief and ability to eat freely. Advertisement notes Kodol digests food without stomach aid and urges against dieting as a cure. Houseworth Bros.
A London report praises the Alexander Nevsky monastery choir in St. Petersburg as Russia’s famed musical beacon. About 30 monk-singers train intensely, sing at mass and vespers, and are renowned for powerful tones that could shatter glass. Monks follow vegetarian rules and unusual grooming practices.
The speakers committee for the secret orders celebration invites William Jennings Bryan and Marcus A. Hanna to address the crowd at Rushville's big Fourth of July event.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into footwear. It relieves coins and bunions, swelling, blisters, callouses, and sore spots. Claimed to cure sweating and hot aching feet. Available at druggists and 6006 stores for 25 cents, trial package free by mail from Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, New York.
Mrs. Bessie O. Black reached a $500 settlement with the city of Vincennes after suing over injuries from a fall on a defective sidewalk two years earlier.
Houseworth Bros promote Rocky Mountain Tea as a family remedy that brings happiness to the home, calling it the well spring of joy and the center around which happy home life centers.
H McDonald was elected today secretary and manager of the Ft Wayne Trust Company to succeed the late William Paul.
Three men aged 55, 60, and 45 drown when a small rowboat tips during a fishing trip near Milwaukee. They were Beyer of Chicago, a book agent. Greeley of New York, another book agent. and Faibe of Milwaukee, a lawyer. A 12 year old companion Charles Tuschel survived after a rescue boat arrived.
Baseball results from major and minor leagues show American League games Baltimore 3 Chicago 2 and St. Louis 7 Philadelphia 4 among others. National League Chicago 8 Pittsburg 2 went nineteen innings with Cincinnati 7 Louis 2 and Milwaukee 65 Columbus 2 in American Association. Other scores include Toledo 3 2 over Kansas City 2 10 and Terre Haute 2 1 Rock Island 1 2.
Advertising copy proclaims scald head as a severe scalp eczema but curable with Dean's Ointment. Claims quick and permanent results available at any drug store for 50 cents.
Portland Ind June 23 The jury found Charles Shepherd, Red Key bartender, guilty of first degree murder in the March 24 killing of his wife Maggie Shepherd and attempted suicide. He faces life imprisonment.
Ottumwa June 23 report a second attempt to burn Lacona Warren county this month. Fire destroyed buildings on one side of Main street inflicting about 10000 dollars in losses as residents seek the suspected incendiaries.
Helena Montana June 23 Alice Thompson aged 65 died after falling down the Monticello apartment house elevator shaft. She was a great granddaughter of the late James G Blaine.
In Barlville on June 23 Emry Wallis died after an accidental gun discharge during a pigeon shooting contest the bullet struck him in the abdomen and caused fatal injuries.
Frank Erwin of Fort Wayne was assaulted by unknown tramps in Decatur and robbed of $18 and a watch. His skull was fractured and he is expected to die.
The notice markets Rocky Mountain Tea at 35 cents, touting its smoothing effects on facial lines and faded cheeks. Howseworth Bros. appears as the seller in the transcribed ad fragment.
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