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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
7
Geo, Wyman & Co advertise March carpet sale with free in home laying. Offers include various carpets at 25c to 65c per yard, tapestry Brussels and Velvets, Japanese rugs and mattings, China mattings from 9c, Milton and other rug lines, plus linoleum, oil cloth, and window shades made to order.
Washington March 9 The Senate opens its extra session with two treaties stalled in the foreign relations committee. Senator Morgan may push lengthy amendments while Senator Money is absent. Short four hour sessions are planned, but a determined filibuster could trigger continuous sessions to force a vote.
Washington March 9 an interesting story behind the fight over the naval appropriation bill ended with a compromise. The House pressed for 16 000 ton battleships while the Senate favored 12 000 ton ships. Navy experts testified that smaller ships require similar crews, leading to a final compromise that keeps United States naval strength on par with European powers.
Official tally by Wakefield shows the longest day with recesses lasted 144 hours and 80 roll calls. During two sessions 18 420 bills and resolutions were introduced. 3 430 measures were acted on. Fifteen members died. seven resigned. Messrs Kentucky and Butler were unseated, the latter twice.
A report from Washington notes efforts by supporters to draft Fairbanks as a presidential candidate on a Roosevelt ticket. Friends expect he will decline and publicly state his position promptly.
Washington report states Freeman Thorp will paint the portrait of ex-Speaker Henderson for the House lobby. The commission continues a tradition of adding each speaker’s likeness to the gallery of former presiding officers.
Washington March 9. Minister Bowen and Baron Moncheur sign Belgium protocol settling Belgiums claim against Venezuela. It follows the American protocol and provides that the queen of the Netherlands shall name the umpire for the commission.
Washington March 9 William R Merriam director of the census has placed his resignation in the president's hands. The move takes effect May 15 and follows his decision to accept the vice presidency of the International Mercantile Agency of New York.
In St Louis on March 9, Wabash employees and their representatives from the firemen and brakemen unions petitioned Judge Adams to dissolve the temporary injunction barring a strike. Attorneys for the men have spent days compiling affidavits and testimony while the railroad argues the public would suffer from a private dispute.
John W. Newman, an Oakland Illinois alderman and fugitive from forgery charges, died here from poison. A stock dealer, he fled Oakland three months ago, was involved in Coles County politics, and helped defeat State Senator Pemberton. His family and Oakland Acting Mayor Thomas were with him as he suffered a slow death.
Caracas reports government decree bars navigation on the Orinoco and blocks Barcelona and Carupano ports held by rebels. Rebels retreat to Guatire as allied powers publish protocols. Hay's reply to Argentina deemed satisfactory and calls for arbitration on unsettled debts.
Bob Fitzsimmons and Philadelphia Jack O'Brien met in Pittsburgh and signed articles for a June or July bout on the Pacific coast. Each pledges a $5,000 side bet to be placed with Al Smith of New York. If either misses, he forfeits $5,000 to the club and the other prize goes to the opponent.
Grayson county the second largest in Texas voted for prohibition by 500 majority. The city of Denison and Sherman opposed prohibition, while rural areas supported it with a strong margin, giving the county an overall dry result.
In Pana Illinois in March 9, 16 year old David Cloyd of Edenburg committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid after humiliation from his father who is prostrated by the tragedy.
James Pierce a farmer from Nora Ml March 9 died by self inflicted gunshot in head. Temporary insanity linked to losses on the Chicago board of trade noted in report.
Indianapolis March 9 The House refused to endorse a pending labor bill while the Senate passed a resolution urging senators and representatives to vote for it. The report notes the case stems from government by injunction and involves opposition to the measure.
Vintage ad copy promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets as a one day cure for colds. Text fragment mentions a box and dosing line unclear due to OCR. Products appear framed as patent medicine from a bygone era.
The grip outbreak in St Louis has spread rapidly over three weeks, with conservative physicians estimating 12,000 to 15,000 cases in the city. The surge began three weeks ago and continues to climb.
A warning explains that a cold neglected can lead to pneumonia, which is often fatal and weakens the lungs for future consumption. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as the remedy to stop coughs, heal and strengthen lungs, preventing pneumonia. Sold at Taylor Fenton's drugstore.
Rourke Cockran, ill in Assetan with broncho pneumonia, is progressing favorably. His strength and overall condition are reported to be improving as he repairs from illness.
Advertisement claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood poison and cancer poisons with a thirty year test record. It touts skin eruptions ulcers and bone pains as vanish and offers $1 large bottle with directions. Sample free by mail from Blood Balm Co. Atlanta and sold at Taylor Fentons drugstore.
Munich March 7 Miss Elizabeth von Heuster principal of the Royal Maximilian Orphan Asylum has been arrested accused of attempted murder Her family is closely connected with the Bavarian court.
An advisory warns against catarrh treatments containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable doctors. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Testimonials free. sold by druggists at 75 cents a bottle. Hall's Family Pills also recommended.
Muncie Indiana March 6 all line men employed by the Central Union Telephone Company walked out in a strike after the firm refused to discharge non union workers. The action follows the company policy dispute and affects service in the area. Burdock Blood Bitters advertisement clipped into the notice appears in the item.
March report confirms an American expedition completed the ascent of Mount Eiger. The feat marks the first successful climb of the peak by this team, described as among the safest routes to date.
Kaiser Wilhelm and Prince Henry inspected the Heligoland quays and forts during a shore visit. The Kaiser wore oilskins and a souwester and smoked a pipe during the inspection.
Paris reports the death of M. Gaston a Paris member of the French Academy and director of the College de France in the capital.
M. S. Gist of Hawesville Kentucky reports that Helectric cured a sore throat in twenty four hours. The quotation reads that the ailment suffered for months and the treatment worked quickly.
May in El Paso Texas reports Pat Garrett once famed for Billy the Kid faces removal from the position of Collector of Customs for the Port of El Paso amid numerous cattle men and other complaints filed against him.
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