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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
8
The farmers of South Holland petition the Minister of the Interior for a wheat tariff and duties on agricultural staples. They argue protection would help Dutch farmers compete with Americans and prevent agricultural prostration in Holland.
Elkhart residents report relief from weak nerves headaches and dizziness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills at Houseworth Bros drug store. Mrs Gideon Long of East Jackson Street says the pills improved sleep health and strength and recommends them. Sold 50 cents a box with portrait and signature of A W Chase M D on every package.
Fort Wayne March 5 Republicans of Indiana twelfth district nominate C. C. Williams of La Grange auditor of La Grange County for Congress, defeating Dr. G. B. McGoogan of Fort Wayne.
Milford Indiana owner Omar F. Neff offers farm tracts of 40 to 320 acres for sale in northern Indiana. Properties include level clay loam soil, tiling, buildings, orchards and timber. Contact Neff for particulars and to close the sale.
In Dunnville Ontario on March 5 Mrs George Brook and her young son drowned after he fell into a creek and she tried to rescue him. Both perished in the attempt.
Bristol Indiana auctioneer P W Ziegler specializes in farm and livestock sales offering expert service for rural estates and markets.
In New York on March a dispatch reports the steamship Etruria in tow by the vessel William Cliff is safe after an incident. The brief notice confirms no further details of damage or casualty.
A Democratic notice outlines a state convention to be held in Indianapolis at 10 a m on Wednesday June 4 1902 to nominate state officers adopt a platform and conduct related business. It fixes representation at 1 delegate per 200 votes and one per fraction over 100 with 1547 delegates total and lists offices to be nominated.
Congressman Crumpacker escorted five Notre Dame athletes to the White House for an audience with the president. The president discussed football and baseball in Indiana and nearby states, expressing pleasure and inviting them to return soon.
Announcement anticipates L. S. Baldwin of Noblesville quitting the race for the Republican congressional nomination in the Ninth district. Backers have given up in counties yet to name delegates and Kokomo convention may not see his name. Landis's Boone county victory, once opposed to him, convinces Baldwin supporters he has no nomination chance.
The Hanly Woods combine won the Tippecanoe county Republican primary by leveraging election machinery. Democrats aiming to defeat Senator Woods should nominate a strong senator, as the outcome hinges on their decision and the county machine's influence.
Martin W. Fields of Princeton lags in campaigning for the Republican nomination for attorney general. Other candidates started earlier, but Fields is gaining ground by appealing to delegates at the convention venue, hoping to secure support.
Governor Durbin joins thirty governors in a committee formed by the District of Columbia commissioners to avert altering inauguration dates. The Senate has approved a joint resolution to propose a constitutional amendment.
Congressman Crumpacker postpones any gubernatorial bid as recent strains within the Indiana Republican ranks slow the Durbin Crumpacker alliance. The pause follows a month of unusual developments affecting party cohesion and strategic negotiations.
E F Catley of New Albany, a democratic representative who backed the Joss railway consolidation bill, failed to win renomination last Saturday. Judge G W Denbo received the nomination.
Representative Brick of the Thirteenth Indiana district returned to Congress yesterday and received congratulations from colleagues after being renominated for a third term.
Washington March 5 Rivalry between Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge surges as a New York Sun pro Beveridge piece claims secret facts and a long history of friction. Beveridge denies involvement. The article cites a confidential letter said to prove Beveridge’s preordained circuit judge pick and hints at ongoing political clashes in Indiana and within Roosevelt’s circle.
A sensational ad touts Peruna as the cure for la grippe and catarrh. Endorsers include U S lawmakers and city officials who report rapid recovery, stronger health, and preventive benefits after Peruna courses. Readers are urged to write Dr. Hartman at the Hartman Sanitarium for free advice.
Washington reports international tension over Cuban sugar tariffs. Germany may protest any U S concession citing the favored nation clause and potential discrimination against German beet sugar. The bitter policy dispute risks alienating voters and complicates Roosevelt’s congressional approach in 1904.
In Washington on March 5 the ship subsidy bill drew discussion led by Mr. Frye. He argued the measure aligns with Republican principles and addressed objections while the bill was laid aside. A few minor appropriations followed, including 3500 dollars for a lighthouse keeper dwelling at Calumet Harbor and funds for YMCA building projects on U.S. military reservations.
Washington dispatch reports Governor Taft telling the House committee that slavery in the Philippines is deeply ingrained and largely tied to debt. He says freeing slaves by force would provoke armed resistance and notes that most slaves seek no liberty while obligation passes generations.
The conference report on the Philippine tariff bill was adopted amid party line votes. Supporters included Smith and Williams while Landis Maddox and Hill opposed. McCall Littlefield Heatvale crossed party lines to oppose adopting the report.
The Senate finance committee began reviewing the House repeal of the war revenue bill and the tea duty removal. Members expect a favorable report after one or two more meetings. Washington notes mention unofficial Boers reception, Richardson stepping down from Democratic chair bid, Chilean ministercredentials, and Treasury selling bonds totaling 1 million short term notes.
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