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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
6
Advice on digestion warns that undigested food leads to underfeeding and weakness, while overeating harms digestion. Promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a stomach aid that digests food without gastric aid and claims it cures indigestion. Testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville, Ohio. Product by E. C. DeWitt & Co. Chicago.
The passage reports active canvassing by Beveridge supporters for the chair, while Fairbanks opposed. Rumors say a congressman like Watson or Landis could be named permanent chair, with Beveridge as temporary chair. Managers may delay a decision until month end due to other duties.
In Topeka a discreet group of ward women fielded C. V. Wolf against M. Snattinger for the Fourth ward council seat. Wolf, a temperance advocate, ran a quiet campaign while Snattinger with lavish logistics expected votes. Voters sided with Wolf by a 250 vote margin.
The article notes Jesse Overstreet was renominated Friday by direct primary in district Seven with no opposition making him the first Indiana congress candidate nominated by direct vote. It highlights his political rise from Johnson to Marion county and his success over Joe Kealing, plus the Ninth district race where L. S. Baldwin fades while Landis appears set for renomination after defending Polygamist Roberts.
A Indiana Republican House member confirms Senator Albert Beveridge will preside at the state convention and deliver the keynote. Senator Fairbanks will sit on the platform. Fairbanks did not oppose Beveridge's chairing.
Representative Randall of Texas circulated a petition among Democratic House members calling for a caucus to discuss the government’s approach to the Boers. The petition targets Hay as caucus chair and sets March 19 for the gathering with broad Democratic support, though no official call has been issued. Ex Senator Pettigrew of Dakota backs railway consolidation while Coxey criticizes the Washington Spa.
A prohibitionist admits to five alleged offenses amid a murky reply. The item notes the person’s stance and the surrounding legal inquiry.
W H O'Brien, newly named chairman of the Democratic State Committee, states he will not ask about votes in 1896 or 1900 but will judge each man by how he votes in 1902. He vows to focus on present and future conduct.
A powerful gale and blizzard sweep across Chicago Milwaukee Fargo and Winnipeg causing trains to halt snow to record depths zero degrees in multiple cities and widespread flood warnings stretching from Georgia to Alabama. Rail services suspended with extensive wire and communication outages reported.
Editor H. B. Bryan of LaGrange sold the Democrat newspaper to W. S. Gandy of Angola. The transfer details are noted as a straightforward sale between named individuals in the local press obit.
J R Holly of Macomb reports his wife found perfect relief from a severe chronic stomach trouble after using several bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. She could not eat a normal meal before, but is now cured. The ad claims the remedy digests food for you and encourages eating normal meals without dieting. Houseworth Bros.
Peril region owners J Elliott C S Beebe and Sands M Hart acquire the old Peru woolen mills from Joshua Turner and plan a full reopening. Thomas Corcoran of Racine, formerly with the Peru mills, will oversee operations.
An advertisement touts Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as a cure for stubborn coughs colds and lung ailments including early consumption. It claims relief after a few doses and targets sufferers seeking speedy improvement.
The Chicago and South Shore Railway starts delivering steel rails for an intended electric line linking LaPorte to Michigan City as part of a northern Indiana and southern Michigan interurban system with Chicago connections. The road is expected to be completed early this summer.
A letter from Fannie Williams, age ten, of Buchanan Michigan, praises Genesee Pure Food Co. Grain-O as a coffee substitute. She notes her mother’s coffee habit diminished and the family now consumes a package weekly.
Walter Rosen balm trustee of Adams township noted in town items that his daughter Maggie aged seventeen eloped with neighbor’s son Gurney Taylor. The couple traveled to Illinois where they were married.
Leopold Dryfus owner of the Grand Opera House building announced plans to spend $20,000 this summer on reconstruction and refurbishing to make the venue modern and first class in every detail. The notice also markets Osmicure Blood-Nerve Tonic at $1.00, sold by C. D. Rushton.
A fragment notes a woman described as striking with red lips and bright eyes. It mentions she drinks Rocky Mountain Tea at night and references Houseworth Bros as possibly a source or sponsor.
Fort Wayne man of affairs William H. McClelland died yesterday after a life of public service. He held several prominent government positions during his active years in the city.
A historical notice touts Itchiness of the skin as a terrible plague and claims a universal cure in Dean's Ointment sold at drug stores for 50 cents.
Brownstown Wright Vermilya cashier and Capt Ralph Applewhite Jr cashier of a local People's State Bank branch have resigned. Elias Brown formerly with Seymour National Bank and William of this township have been elected to fill the vacancies.
Cadwallader sues Grand Rapids and Indiana railroad claiming a cold from a poorly heated coach. Jury rules for the defendant. Osmicure antiseptic soap for infants advertised at 25 cents per item by C B Rushton.
A Kinnickinnick avenue crossing collision injured ten passengers on a Milwaukee Chicago line streetcar. None of the injuries were fatal.
A series of explosions on March 17 left one girl dead and seven injured at Fairmount Manufacturing in Columbus Ohio. The Lafkin Rand powder works in Columbus Kansas also exploded killing Walter Reid and causing extensive damage. Huntington West Virginia reported a fatal mill explosion injuring several workers. Golden Rule Mayor Samuel Jones of Toledo California was seriously ill with pleurisy after a banquet speech.
The advertisement claims One Minute Cough Cure rapidly cures coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat lung troubles. It asserts the remedy softens dissolves mucus draws out inflammation and treats the disease cause with immediate action and safety. Justice of the Peace J Q Hood Cros by Miss and Houseworth Bros endorse its effects.
Chicago today reports commodity quotations and includes an advertisement urging every household to stock Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a natural cure for coughs and colds.
A man registered at the Hotel La Fayette as P. J. O Connell of South Bend Indiana jumped into the Niagara River above the Horseshoe Falls. Details of his fate were not immediately available.
In East St Louis a railroad accident seriously injures Mitchell Harrison of Philadelphia. He is described as a millionaire and personal representative of J Pierpont Morgan. The incident occurred in March in St Louis.
A claimed mystic cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promises relief in one to two days. The ad states the remedy acts upon the system to remove the cause and the disease disappears. Priced at 75 cents and sold by Leonard and Houseworth at the opera house block druggists.
Chicago on March 17 reports a larger green goods showing in the produce market slowing activity while staples stay firm. Potatoes receipts are light with good demand and seed stock inquiries strong with Early Ohio prices at 1.15 to 1.25 per bushel and Rose at 0.80 to 0.85. Butter remains firm and eggs trend downward.
Larry Mc Kee, a messenger for Adams Express, is missing along with a $30,000 package sent from Brazil, Indiana to St. Louis, Missouri. The train arrived in St. Louis with neither the courier nor the package in custody.
Lord Quex captured the Crescent City Derby at one mile and one furlong on Saturday in New Orleans. Despite a muddy track and carrying 122 pounds, he defeated seven rivals who rode with a seven pound allowance, a display of standout class.
Victoria reports the fishing schooner Wanda of Seattle wrecked off Ahousett after leaving Wrangel on Feb 28. The five crew led by Captain Olsen were rescued by a dory near Clayoquot.
United States Minister Conger appoints Bainbridge and Ragsdad to settle indemnity claims for Americans totaling about 2 million dollars in gold.
William Tobin a prominent wealthy farmer of Laporte Indiana died after ten days of hiccoughing. Doctors failed to stop the attack or provide relief.
In Rome on March 17 the chamber finished debating general government policy and approved a motion of confidence by 246 votes to 159.
In Evansville Indiana on March 17 John Habbig a 45 year old candy maker collapsed and died shortly after playing a slot machine where he reportedly hit the number 13 The incident occurred minutes after his win and authorities are reviewing the case.
Osmicure ointment advertised as healing eczema scrofula salt rheum and piles. Price listed as 25 cents and 50 cents. Product described as effective remedy in period advertisement style.
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