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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1902
Page
7
Detroit lecturer urges sick women to try Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She claims it cured many with female troubles and notes a $5000 forfeit if the letter is not genuine. Mrs Pinkham offers advice to all and invites letters.
Boston officials report progress as longshoremen vote to return to work and negotiations continue. Some freight handlers and wool handlers refuse to resume unless rehired in a block, while Expressmen's union revotes to restart.
Mrs. Mary Rousseau Thixton, 82, destitute and feeble, sister of the late General Lovell H. Rosseau, called on Rev. Charles E. Asbury seeking relief. Once from an aristocratic line, a grand-niece of William Henry Harrison, she may be placed in the old ladies home in New Albany.
Mrs. Conger wife of the United States minister in Peking hosted a luncheon at the American legation for eleven princesses and court ladies with the Dowager Empress sending greetings. The event marked an unprecedented departure from court exclusiveness.
Passengers on the westbound Nickel Plate train near Knox Indiana on March 15 escaped a collision and a resulting fire that destroyed the locomotive and caused injuries to four trainmen and several passengers. The injured were listed by name. Authorities investigated the cause as the fire followed the derailment.
Hester M. Smith of Mound City announces candidacy for superintendent of public instruction subject to Republican state convention. She plans a statewide canvass and expects strong support in Egypt. Smith has long history in southern Illinois schools including principal of Mound City High and 1882 election as Pulaski County superintendent.
Articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state of the National rail road company of Mexico. The capitalization is 65 350 000 dollars. The object is to build and operate a railroad line from Laredo Texas to the City of Mexico.
Washington March 15 reports indicate T W Powderly commissioner general of immigration and two New York port officials Thomas Fitchie and Edward McSweeney will be retired soon unless immigration service conditions change. Frank P Sargent grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen is said to have been chosen to succeed Powderly after an offer earlier.
An advertisement touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure for a clear healthy complexion by claiming to purify the blood and enhance beauty for women. The copy highlights purity and beauty as the main benefits.
March 15 report of one fatality from a severe snowstorm. Max Adler, a construction train worker on the Oregon Short Line, wandered from his car at Terminus Utah and was found frozen within a half mile of the train.
The Republican state central committee will meet at the Leland hotel in Springfield on Thursday March 27 at 10 a m to choose the time and place for the state convention. Springfield and Peoria bid to host the gathering.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers of America addressed a miners and operators meeting in Des Moines on March 15. He spoke for a few moments before collapsing and was assisted from the stage. He recovered enough to sit on the stage for the remainder of the evening.
News from Havre Montana recounts the suicide of Bear-Afraid-of-the-Wolf a full-blooded Sioux chief linked to Cree factions near Bear Paw mountains. Moonbeam the Cree princess and a disputed love, the chiefs death, self inflicting shot, and the ritual lamentation unfold under a cloud of tribal seclusion and prophecy.
Richard Harding Davis recalls a Highland regiment's sudden stampede during a battle in the English Boer War. Officers joined the rout as Gen Roberts questioned the colonel. The colonel blamed wasps and kilts for the panicked retreat under fire.
A fragmentary note hints at a developing surgical project titled New 1 Noses for Everybody. The readable text references a drift toward cosmetic or reconstructive goals and a broader program of innovation.
Thousands file through the public library hall to view John P Altgeld's body and join a city funeral procession to Graceland cemetery. William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow spoke of his life and influence as Judge Dunne led the ceremony.
A cyclone struck Piper in Bibb county damaging forty houses and thirty-five more. Ed Turner, a Black man, was killed. John Allen and his wife with three children were severely injured. The storm also damaged Gurnee Junction and Belle Ellen with mines flooded and shut for days.
Fragmentary report from Reno Nevada March 17 lists Reese Evans and A A Smith as victims in a fatal incident at Winchester. Details incomplete.
Ortman, accused of entering Williams drug store seeking trouble, reportedly quarreled with victims previously and fatally shot a man after a knife attack on Williams's wife. He faces trial in Toledo Jr for alleged knife assault on Otto Schilling, railroad train master. previously acquitted in the county on a murder attempt claim.
Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia will resign the command of the first squadron after completing fleet maneuvers this summer. He has held every German navy post up to admiral and is expected to lead the double squadron maneuvers next year. Emperor William orders battleships Wuertemberg and Baden to meet him at Cuxhaven on his return.
After Bucket-Shop Brokers, Springfield, March 17. The Western Union Telegraph company Postal Telegraph and Cable Co. and Cleveland Telegraph company filed a petition for an injunction to restrain bucket shop brokers in Springfield Decatur Cerro Gordo Be ment Virginia Jacksonville East St Louis Olney and other towns from using wires in their offices to send market quotations.
President of the landsthing Dr. Matzen opposes selling the Danish West Indies to the United States and plans to delay treaty consideration. He convenes the first landsthing meeting for March 19, drawing press criticism for being discourteous to the United States.
Julius Conitz owner of a private Wanatah bank filed for bankruptcy before Judge Baker. Liabilities total $50,000 with assets $75,000. Of assets $40,000 consist of railroad bonds tied to a projected line Benton Harbor Michigan to Toledo Ohio, now valued lightly.
Fire at Bryn Mawr Bryn Mawr Pa March 17 destroyed Denbigh Hall one of the newest dormitories. It housed 100 girl students seventy two were asleep when discovered they escaped unharmed. Loss to building and furniture is 25000 dollars.
Editor Bird of the San Juan News was acquitted in the Arecibo district court of criminal libel regarding a dispute over whether the Spanish press law or constitutional freedom of the press should prevail.
A large Toledo Metal Wheel factory along the Lake Shore line collapsed as a westbound passenger train passed, threatening the rear coach and sending workers scrambling. The plant employs about 800 people and stood beside the railway.
The body of W. R. MacKamara a painter from Shreveport was found in the Neches River marking the sixth homicide this year attributed to the Mattie Bennett gang of robbers and murderers.
Hastings Neb March 17 Fire destroyed nearly half of Campbell Nebraska as a blaze spread from a billiard hall in one hour under a strong wind. The incident caused extensive damage and prompted emergency response.
An Elkhart resident, wash Brown of 313 Jefferson street, says kidney trouble caused backache for six years. After trying many remedies, Doan's Kidney Pills cured him quickly, and he recommends them to railroad workers. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Private services were held at 3225 Maldon Avenue for the late John P Altgeld. Miss Jane Addams and Clarence S Darrow spoke. A public procession from the city library to Graceland is planned Sunday with a state funeral escort.
A historical admonition describes signs of consumption and advocates Allen Ss Lung Balsam as an honest remedy. The text claims it contains no opium and can heal irritated throats and inflamed lungs, preventing deep seated colds from becoming incurable.
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