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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1902

Page

6

Doan's Kidney Pills Cited by Back Ailment Sufferer

Mr. D. S. Schreiner of 948 River Avenue testifies that persistent backache and kidney pains improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. drug store. He notes prior lack of relief from other medicines and mentions a friend also cured. Price 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

D. S. Schreiner River Avenue Dean Houseworth Bros Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

Friars' Land Question Practically Settled

Rome reports the papal secretary of state has accepted Judge Taft's main points on friars lands in the Philippines with minor doubts. An offer to pay about 5 million for agricultural lands and a smaller sum for army-use rentals is anticipated, with actual sums to be decided by arbitration. Taft prepared a tentative agreement if accepted by the Vatican.

Rome Cardinal Rampolla Thomas O’gorman Sioux Falls S. D Vatican Taft Philippine Islands Quirinal

Crusade Cleans Tramps From S and T Districts

In St Joseph Michigan, June 21 authorities launched a drive against roaming tramps after the murder of Charles Parks. A train load of loiterers was ordered to the countryside and warned not to return, with an estimated 2,000 to be removed in days. Also reported is a $50,000 damages award to Mrs. Aimee Mercer of Jamaica Long Island from ranchman Christian Baldur of Cameron County Texas for breach of promise.

Berrien County Mich St. Joseph Charles Parks Long Island Texas New York Aimee C. Mercer Jamaica L. I Christian Baldur Arroyo Cameron County Mercer Baldur Valet Jones Charles F. Jones William M. Rice Madison Avenue Adolph T. Patrick Goff

Baseball scores from several leagues reported

American League Iveland eight Washington three Detroit three, Boston zero. National League New York eight Brooklyn one Philadelphia two Boston zero. American Association Columbus seven Toledo one in seven innings. Three-Eye League Cedar Rapids seven Evansville two.

Iveland Washington Detroit Boston New York Brooklyn Philadelphia Columbus Toledo Cedar Rapids Evansville

Jell O The Jew Dessert Pleases Family

Jell O, The Jew Dessert, pleases all the family with four flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry at your grocers ten cents each try it today.

Farm Hand Murdered in Cleveland Haymarket Discovery

The body of 40 year old farm hand Mike M. Burke was found beneath a wagon loaded with hay in Cleveland on June 21. He had a deep knife wound between his nose and left eye and cuts on his face.

Cleveland Mike M. Burke

Wild Strawberry Extract Promises Relief in Summer Ills

A fragment cites Dr Fowler's Extract of wild Strawberry as a remedy for cholera infantum dysentery diarrhea and summer complaints, suggesting preventive relief from sudden stomach illnesses.

Fowler

Debate on Philippine civil government bill in the House

Washington June 21 debate on the Philippine civil government bill featured Mr Jones of Virginia opposing the measure and blaming it for enabling profit seeking franchises and forest stripping in the islands. Other speakers included Hamilton and Kahn for the bill and Patterson against it. Jones urged self government questions and criticized army critics while Adams Robinson Small and Kern supported or opposed the bill with Kern accusing Roosevelt of acting without Congress.

Washington House Jones Virginia Messrs. Hamilton Michigan Kahn California Patterson Tennessee Army Gen. Smith Waller Navy Mr. Jones Mr. Hamilton Roosevelt Adams Pennsylvania Robinson Theodore Roosevelt Congress

Rodey Considers Quitting Congress Over Statehood Bill

Delegate Rodey of New Mexico may resign from Congress if the omnibus statehood bill fails in the Senate. He has invited Delegate Flynn of Oklahoma and Delegate Smith of Arizona to join him, though Smith declined and Flynn objects to leaving the House. The Senate Territories Committee plans to take up the bill next session, but a swift session may stall action. Rodey argues Congress should address the 1,250,000 U.S. citizens in the territories after months debating foreign possessions. The New Mexico admission bill has circulated through Congress in various forms for over 50 years, passing one branch many times but failing in conference.

Washington Rodey New Mexico Congress Senate House Flynn Oklahoma Smith Arizona Senate Committee On Territories

Michigan Professor Submits Notable Petition to Congress

Washington June 21 A remarkable petition from Prof Theodore Munger of Rochester Michigan attracted attention among Members of Congress. It was addressed to Representative S W Smith and aimed to enlighten the world's astronomers with ideas from Rochester.

Washington Theodore Munger Rochester Mich Congress S. W. Smith

Senator Cullom’s Daughter Near Death in Baltimore

Mrs William Barrett Ridgely wife of the currency comptroller and daughter of Senator Cullom is critically ill at St Johns Hospital Baltimore She underwent an operation shortly after arrival the operation was declared successful but left her suffering and greatly weakened with life despaired of by physicians

Senator Cullom Washington William Barrett Ridgely St. John’s Hospital Baltimore

West Point Bill Settled With $5.5 Million Allocation

Senate and house conferees reached agreement on the military academy appropriation. The fixed cost for new buildings at West Point stays at $5.5 million, with the Senate receding from a $1 million amendment. The purchase of Constitution Island was struck out and most other Senate amendments were accepted.

West Point Washington Senate House Constitution Island N. Y

Cattlemen Protest Prompt Unloading Rules

Washington June 21 The cattle interests of the southwest urged by their lawmakers pushed a bill through the house committee on commerce to change the unloading period from twenty eight hours to forty hours for rest feed and water. They claim the longer interval ensures humane treatment and does not unduly burden shippers.

Washington Catus Southwest House Committee On Commerce

Crozier Nomination Confirmed as Chief of Ordnance

In executive session the nomination of General Crozier to be chief of ordnance was confirmed by a 44 to 12 vote. The discussion was led by Senator Proctor in opposition with brief replies from Senators Warren, Pettus and Foraker.

Crozier Washington Senate General Crozier Proctor Warren Pettus Foraker

Governor Pardons Dr Regent in Defrauding Fraternal Society

Governor Yates granted clemency to Dr Michael N Regent who had been jailed in Joliet for conspiracy to defraud an insurance society tied to the Knights and Ladies of Honor. He returned to Chicago with his four children after a lengthy sentence and a $1000 fine was waived.

Chicago Joliet Penitentiary Michael N. Regent West Fourteenth Street Regent Joliet

Mysterious Disappearances End as Mul lering Family Reappears

Mrs Annie Mullering and her 14 year old daughter Emma return to the St Louis police station after being missing since May 1. Hermann Mullering, husband and father, had been held as a suspect in a double murder before release.

St. Louis Annie Mullering Emma Hermann Mullering

National Children's Home society elects officers in Sioux Falls

The annual convention of the National Children's Home society elected officers led by President G. R. Henderson of Chicago and H. H. Hart as secretary and national superintendent, with J. P. Dysart of Milwaukee as treasurer. A torpedo boat Blakeley accident in Newport injured Chief Engineer Mason and Assistant Prior during speed trials.

Children’s Home Society Sioux Falls S.D National Children’s Home Society G. R. Henderson Chicago H. H. Hart J. P. Dysart Milwaukee Newport R. I Blakeley Mason Prior

Mob Attacks Toronto Street Cars Amid Strike Riots

Toronto witnesses violent mob action as street car lines attempted by strikebreaker crews are met with bricks and stones. Motorman Johnson is badly cut, several cars damaged, and authorities call in militia after clashes at Yorkville, Yonge, Dundas and King Street barns.

Toronto Ontario Toronto Street Railway Johnson Scollard Yonge Bloor Yorkville King Street West Queen Street West Dundas Yonge Streets Ciowd Yonge Street Yorkville Barns King Street East Barns W. H. Moore W. H. Moore, Private Secretary To Mr. MacKenzie Quigley Dundas Street

COUNTY SEAT WAR IS BEGUN

De Kalb and Sycamore wage a county seat fight over a new courthouse. Sycamore has raised 75000 and donated a site. De Kalb reports 100000 for construction costs. Voters will decide by ballot on moving the courthouse.

Rock Falls de Kalb Sycamore

Four Boys Drown During St Louis Picnic

Four boys drowned when their skiff capsized on the Meremac river during the Fern Glen annual picnic. Victims were Eddie Flynn 17 Robert Regan 16 Peter Larkin 17 and Alphonse Kerns 16.

St. Louis Fern Glen Eddie Flynn Robert Regan Peter Larkin Alphonse Kerns

Big Iron Plant to Rise in Trenton at $1 Million Cost

Ground for a new plant by Jordan L. Mott Iron Works to cost $1,000,000 will be broken soon in Trenton New Jersey. Options secured on twenty acres of land. The facility is expected to employ about 2,500 skilled workers.

Big Iron Plant Trenton N. J Jordan L. Mott Iron Works

Russia preps for large harvest across Black Sea regions

Reports from Odessa and all southern Russia grain districts indicate an abundant crop is assured this year, highlighting expectations of strong yields in the major grain belt along the Black Sea.

Russia Odessa Black Sea

Heinze Elected Director of Central Alaska Railway

Seattle June 23 F A Heinze Montana copper magnate has been elected a director of the Central Alaska Railway company.

Heinze Seattle Wash F. A. Heinze Montana Copper Magrate Central Alaska Railway Company

Painkiller Treated Neuralgia Advertised Relief

Under neuralgia torment the piece advocates Perry Davis Painkiller as relief. It instructs to bathe affected areas, keep warm, avoid cold dampness, and notes painkiller’s unmatched status in neuralgia treatment.

Perry Davis

Estimate of Losses From Miners Strike

The sixth week of the miners strike ends with total losses estimated at 35 395 000 dollars. Operators lose 15 520 000 in coal price, miners 7 770 000 in wages, nonminers idle 1 920 000, business men in and out of the region incur 8 200 000, coal and iron police cost 400 000, nonunion workers 85 000, mines and machinery 1 500 000.

Indianapolis

Kentucky Prospectors Striking Ore Near Alto Paso

Kentucky prospectors led by James Henry report striking ore near Alto Paso Illinois on June 23. The find involves unexpected mineral richness and draws attention from local officials and nearby mining interests. Additional details about ore type and exact location were not disclosed in the readable text.

Kentucky Alto Paso Ill James Henry

Too Much Ice Cream in Galesburg

William Woolsey a farmer in eastern Knox County died after consuming large amounts of home made ice cream He suffered severe head pains and fainted while working in his field Doctors attributed the death to ice cream in the preliminary report from Galesburg Illinois dated June 23 190?

Galesburg Ill William Woolsey

St James Hotel Collapses in Dallas

Dallas June 23 The St James hotel collapsed at 2 oclock this morning with guests inside. Fire squads search the ruins as cries for help hint at many survivors. One dead and three injured recovered. estimates run twenty or more corpses still beneath the wreckage. Police and citizens aid the rescue effort.

Dallas Tex St James Fire Department

Saengerfest Closes Strongly In Peoria With Record Attendance

The Peoria Saengerfest ended under favorable auspices with a larger treasury and hundreds more members. A monster picnic at Central Park drew about 15 000 attendees. Officers elected for the next fest include President Charles Richter from Chicago and Secretary David Fauser from Peoria, with Milwaukee hosting the 1905 event led by fest director Theodore Kelbe.

Peoria Ill Central Park Charles Richter Chicago David Fauser P. Neubert Milwaukee Theodore Kelbe

Allen's Foot-Ease Promises Pain Relief for Feet

Allen's Foot-Hase 2 powder cures painful nervous feet growing nails and relieves corns and bunions. It eases tight new shoes and cures sweating callous hot tired feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores or by mail for 25 cents in stamps. Trial package free. Address Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy New York.

Allen Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy N. Y

Prominent Racine Businessman Shot Refuses to Name Shooter

Thomas Jones, a leading Racine businessman, was accidentally shot in the right breast while hunting with Robert Jones near John Richardson's farm. He refuses to identify the shooter, claiming the man is a close personal friend. Doctors have not located the bullet and will use X ray.

Racine, Wis Thomas Jones Jones John Richardson Robert Jones Racine Gas Company

Mrs Williams Praises Chase Nerve Pills in LaPorte

Mrs J Williams of 912 Chicago Conn I Street LaPorte Indiana says she likes Dr A W Chase s Nerve Pills she bought and used.

J. Williams Chicago

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Elkhart Bright S&t. Joe Sharks Munger Rodey May Jessie Morrison Eldorado, Kas Ler i BAC Asenees Aulhardr Orse Vitunzer Dutek iv Eise St Asad Meryvouy Dipaarsel Waogih P O. Bow Ang San Francis Rushtor’s Deugstore Marion Calvin Carter Illinois Peoria Saengerfest Indiana A. W. Chase Plymouth Hay Meni Bax LA Porte Dr. A. Whase Medicine Co Buffalo, N.Y
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