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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
3
A mob in Irvington destroys Koettkamp's saloon after firing volleys from revolvers. The attackers wreck tables chairs stoves and fixtures and pile debris on the floor. No injuries are reported though bullets hit walls and windows shattered.
Reports from Rockford Newfoundland Decatur Rushville Lawrenceville Mount Carmel detail party conventions and primary dates. North receives nomination for State's Attorney. Macon County Republican Central Committee sets April 7 convention and April 1 primaries. Schuyler County moves convention to March 18 with March 15 and 17 primaries. Democrats in Lawrenceville convene today for delegates to state congressional and senatorial races. Wabash County GOP fixes April 5 primary.
In New York on March 3 William Marconi arrived aboard the Philadelphia after reporting a wireless message marked 1,551.5 miles from Poldhu Cornwall. The signal letter S traveled 2,099 miles, and Marconi says Cape Cod and Newfoundland stations will be ready in three months for transatlantic commercial message transmission.
Washington reports the rivers and harbors bill approved by the conference with an overall $60.7 million appropriation. It funds Chicago river basins and a deep waterway survey, plus many Michigan Wisconsin and Minnesota harbor improvements and river works. Census clerks disappointed as civil service coverage narrows from 1,700 to 500–800.
Washington March 3 The Senate passed the omnibus claims bill and the irrigation act clearing the way for the ship subsidy bill. Supporters expect passage with amendments shaping the measure, estimating about 32 million dollars to be drawn from the treasury in the first year and additional effects after operation begins.
The document presents two proposed totals for annual expenditures: 3 000 000 dollars or 4 000 000 dollars. It outlines budgetary provisions fully detailing the expected spending allocations.
Washington march 3 the conference between House and Senate members on the Philippine tariff bill reached a compromise with the House accepting all but one Senate amendment. The Senate agreed to the report. The rejected item would have imposed US tonnage taxes on foreign inter island vessels. Senate duty reduction of 25 percent remains.
Washington reports the Cuban situation causing concern in both parties as leaders expect a reciprocal tariff concessions bill. Supporters of an administration friendly Cuba clash with foes who fear beet sugar collapse, signaling a bitter protracted battle in the ways and means committee and the House once the bill is reported.
Secretary Root and Governor Taft fear for the health of Judge Moses Ide of the Philippine commission after a illness worsened in Yokohama following a Manila departure. A War Department cablegram reports his condition is more serious than initially believed.
Washington March 3 The Treasury statement shows the public debt at the close of business Feb 28 1902 totaling 1 004 556 052 minus cash in Treasury a decrease of 1 370 846 for the month.
The J. B. Owens Pottery plant in Zanesville suffers a 300000 dollar loss with 143000 insurance. The Kearns Gorsuch Bottle plant burns for about 20000 with 19000 insured. In Fargo the J I Case company office and warehouse burn causing 75000 in damage. Glauber Brass foundry in Cleveland also burns, 50000 loss.
An incomplete casualty list from the February 24 Boers attack near Vondonop southwest of Klerksdorp reports five officers and forty five men killed and six officers and 116 men wounded among British forces.
Senator Tillman of South Carolina will be the principal speaker at the Emmet celebration at the Academy of Music tonight. He is expected to arraign Great Britain's policy in South Africa in his remarks.
The military band that accompanied Prince Henry and is now attached to the Hohenzollerns has obtained permission to give concerts on Monday and Thursday evenings at Carnegie Hall. Receipts will be devoted to local charities.
Berlin reports Hugo Kerkau, German billiard champion, challenges Jake Schaefer to a straight rail match. Schaefer offers 3 000 point balk line, giving Kerkau 800 points start, stake up to 20 000 marks.
Col Francis W Parker head of the University of Chicago School of Education since its founding died in Pass Christian Mississippi after a short illness. The Chicago Institute established three years ago by Mrs Emmons Blaine was his early platform. He led the education department during its formative period.
Evansville Indiana March 3 E G Stunkie fifty two a wealthy Gibson County farmer died by his own hand using morphine He was reportedly worth about one hundred thousand dollars and leaves no immediate family named in the report
Chicago welcomes Prince Henry of Prussia with plans for an auspicious entry amid flags and bunting. Thousands are expected to greet him during an eight hour Chicago stop, with preparations nearly complete and crowds eager for his arrival.
Henry Bishop Perkins, a Warren Ohio magnate and First National Bank of Warren president, killed himself while in ill health and mental distress. A noted benefactor, his philanthropy benefited many across the state and he held influence in railroad circles.
In Detroit M area report, danger is believed to have passed as moving ice near Saginaw Bay has stopped. About a dozen fishermen remain on the ice but are able to escape toward the bay’s west side.
Two snow slides struck near the Bob Tail mine in Telluride Colorado burying several men clearing debris from the first slide. Henry H. Martin is missing and several workers were rescued with minor injuries.
London march 3 teetotal societies pass resolutions denouncing the King for advertising and promoting beer during a visit to a Burton brewery. The curse of England phrase highlights the protest against his actions amid temperance unrest.
The March 3 report of Ellen M. Stone’s arrival in Constantinople is false. Miss Stone remains in Salonika, the American missionary who was recently released by brigands is still there.
Frank Tyree of Catlettsburg Kentucky and Lewis Schmidt of Portsmouth Ohio drowned when their boat overturned on the Big Sandy River near Pikeville. The accident occurred on March 3 as the two traveling men were on the water.
Sterling Iowa March 3. One hundred fifty carpenters strike to enforce new wage scales. Bricklayers, teamsters, plasterers and fathers join in sympathy causing workplace disruption.
Paris marks the centenary of Victor Hugo with a Pantheon ceremony under government auspices. President Loubet and premier Waldeck Rousseau attended along with cabinet members. About 5,000 guests filled tribunes for senators deputies academicians and other officials. France’s schools held lectures and readings on Hugo's life and works by professors.
Chicago prices on the Board of Trade for February 26 reflect latest market movements across grains and related commodities with bidder activity noted.
Fear of a glass glut grows as Independent Window Glass company bids for skilled workers and offers a six week extension to run the plant past the May 15 shutdown. Petitions circulate nationwide to reject the offer to avoid overproduction that could flood next winter’s demand.
A government license to operate a distillery was issued to the Cereal Sugar company of Kun Distillery Peoria Ill on February 27. The firm will develop its new hydro alcohol production process which is in experimental stage but rapidly advancing. The company discovered and patented the method and hopes to establish one of the nation’s leading distilleries.
John the Ax Trust plans to reorganize the Kelley Ax Works of Alexandria Indiana with W C Kelley as president after negotiations in New York. The plant, employing about 1000 workers, produces around 30000 axes each day, and the trust previously offered 750000 dollars for the Kelley facility.
An appearance was entered yesterday for the State Savings bank in a suppressed suit brought by the Union Trust Company as receiver of the wrecked City Savings bank. Frank C. Andrews, vice president of the bank, is named. Garnishee defendants include Preston National Bank and others.
The Minnesota House passed a Senate Bill to appropriate 25000 for expenses in the state’s contest against the Northern Securities Company and the proposed merger of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railroads.
The Burlington Railroad sold the section of the Northern Connecting Railway from Plattsburg Missouri to Kansas City Missouri a length of forty one miles to the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
A runaway empty passenger train in Grand Trunk yards punched a two story wide hole through the brick wall of the Lake Shore freight office in Detroit on February 26. No injuries reported as the train ran amuck in the yard.
London report states Lord Kitchener telegraphed that an empty convoy from Major von Donop's Wolmarstrand column was attacked by Boers south of Klerksdorp. After severe fighting the convoy was captured.
Buffalo exposition closed with only 150 dollars raised from the Illinois building while the Illinois commission reports 19 366 dollars remained unused.
Knox College in Galesburg Illinois reported that its new bell was stolen from Alumni Hall on Wednesday night causing a major stir among students and local residents.
Springfield on Feb 27, John Fogarty a Democratic politician and former school board member died by suicide by drowning yesterday.
Yalta Crimea February 27 reports say all immediate danger of Count Tolstoy’s death has passed.
German Americans of New York honor Kaiser's brother Prince Henry with a banquet and torch parade. He speaks of American strength in industry and suggests a future closer ties, while editors and financiers gather at the Waldorf Astoria for a press dinner.
Columbus Ohio February 27 The house approved the Beall municipal local option bill by 82 to 16. It provides for local option elections in cities on petition by 40 percent of qualified electors. The house also passed the Willis bill imposing a tax of one one hundredth percent on outstanding corporate capital stock.
Coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles are said to be cured quickly by One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy is claimed to soften and liquefy mucus draw out inflammation and remove the disease cause. Justice of the Peace J Q Hood Cros by Mississippi testifies that it relieved his wife after the first dose. Houseworth Bros.
The will of Charles L. Tiffany was filed for probate. The estate is divided among the widow and children with minor legacies to relatives, and is valued at more than 2 million dollars.
Des Moines Iowa February 27 The woman suffrage measure by Senator Allyn passed the upper house 28 to 16 with six absent or not voting. The house previously approved a similar bill two years ago but the Senate then killed it.
Washington Feb 27. President Roosevelt names Myron McCord former Wisconsin congressman as marshal of Arizona replacing Benjamin Daniels whose commission was revoked.
A committee of Baptist colored ministers urged President Roosevelt to appoint one colored boy to West Point and one to Annapolis. He offered no definite answer.
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