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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
3
The annual report issued by David Ross shows 16,324 male and 11,281 female applications to Chicago and Peoria agencies for the year ended Oct 1, 1901. Of these, 13,625 men and 10,387 women obtained positions. Unfilled applications totaled 1,697 for male and 2,431 for female help.
An advertisement claims deafness arises from inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and cannot be cured by local applications. It offers $100 for any catarrh related deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure, with circulars provided and drugs sold by Druggists. Ball's Pills also advertised.
Official pan-Slavists led by Generals Komoroff and Ignatieff form an inter-Slavonic committee with Bulgaria and other nationalities to unite local patriotic associations. Congresses will be held in Slavonic capitals to foster pan-Slavism throughout the region.
Notices were served Friday by W A Day special United States attorney with Sol Bethea that Judge Grosscup would hear a petition for an injunction against six railroads sued Thursday. The move surprised as it was thought the first application would come in Kansas City before Judge Philips Tuesday.
Advices from Canton credibly report that the viceroy has telegrams from Lungchin on the An Nam border claiming Marshal Su's troops have deserted to the rebels. If true, rebels gain 20,000 foreign armed and drilled troops capable of defeating imperial forces.
Pittsburg March 22 Harry J Anderson alleged to be one of the most desperate postoffice robbers and safe crackers in the United States is under arrest here. Anderson is wanted in Ohio for postoffice robberies at Asheville Grove City Westerville Roseville Canal Winchester Junction City Pherson Commercial Point Station A Columbus and at Centerburg.
Washington DC notes from Genesee Pure Food Co of LeRoy New York. Letter begins with greeting to gentlemen and references a family realization. The fragmentary text limits detail about purpose or outcome of the communication.
The Dun and Co weekly Review notes improved labor relations and vigorous retail and foreign demand driven by Easter purchases. Wages rise, production runs at high levels, and iron, steel, and shoe sectors show activity. Grain and cotton movements reflect weather effects and stock exhaustion, with 209 U.S. failures and 31 in Canada for the week.
Frank P. Sargent, president of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, denies being offered the immigration commissioner post officially. He says he has spoken with the President about immigration and that a non-administration man asked if he would take the role.
Edward B Ringerman formerly of Cincinnati was convicted at Florence on grand larceny for allegedly stealing a barge of lumber tied in the Tennessee River. Ringerman says he acted under his brother’s orders.
A new organization calling itself the Gladstone league launches as the old liberal league against aggression and militarism, rebranded to oppose Lord Rosebery's liberal policy.
Miss Florence McCoy of Frewsburg New York died on an Erie train a few miles east of Kent Ohio after suffering from tuberculosis. She was traveling to Colorado with her mother seeking treatment.
Winnipeg Manitoba March 22 large Canadian Pacific freight sheds in the city were destroyed by fire Friday. The loss will be mournful to merchants and consignments expecting shipment, with damage extensive across the rail yard and surrounding loading facilities.
Partial dispatch notes Holland's Queen embarking on a tour in London dated March 22. The brief cites a plan for public appearances and official stops with limited details due to text damage.
In a court street flare up during a divorce case, Mrs Patterson shot George Thompson after confrontation with Thompson. Thompson fired back. both men fired six times. Thompson fatally wounded, Forey mortally wounded and hospitalized. Mrs Patterson uninjured and in custody. Mrs Thompson silent on motive.
The eighteenth annual Central Illinois Teachers association session opened in Peoria with nearly 2000 in attendance. Principal speakers included L. C. Lord Alfred Bayliss N. C. Daugherty and H. L. Robertson. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia University is scheduled to speak this evening. The sessions run through Saturday afternoon.
William Klump, held on suspicion of complicity in his wife’s death from poison in headache powder at Lowell, Michigan, is released as no case is made. Police believe murder occurred but cannot connect him. Anna Hull narrowly escaped poisoning from a sample of headache powder.
Ottawa reports Hangman Radcliffe mobbed and beaten in a Hull saloon after declaring that Stanislas Lacroix, to be hanged for wife murder, would not be the last French man he would hang. McEwan, saloon owner, struck Radcliffe and police escorted him to Ottawa for protection. He will stay jailed in Hull until Lacroix's execution.
Rev. P. A. Michels pastor of the First Swedish Congregational church DeKalb Ill has accepted a call to the Finnish Swedish Congregational church Worcester Mass He will start April 15 and preach his first sermon the Sunday after Located nationwide for Swedish Finnish missionary work.
In St Petersburg on March 21 the government moves to speed Russian settlement in the Far East by slashing railway fares to one fourth and supplying well appointed immigrant trains despite a thickening political plot in the region.
An explosion at Citico furnace in Chattanooga Tennessee on March 21 injured four men none fatally. The injured are Tom Keener master mechanic Lon Hollywood water tender Bill Dooley and John Schoolfield with Keener and Schoolfield the most seriously hurt.
Paris reports the civil tribunal approves the eventual transfer of canal property to the United States on condition of modifications to be obtained from Colombia regarding articles 20 and 21 of the agreement.
Governor General Wood departed on the Kanawha for Miami then Washington for a final consultation with President-elect Palma and Cuban leaders to discuss establishing a Cuban government.
A blaze at the Bradley dormitory of the State Reform School near Lexington Kentucky destroyed the building. All 125 inmates were saved with two reported as missing after escaping during the flames.
A veteran New York jurist Noah Davis, formerly with the supreme court, has died in New York on March 1. The death of the jurist, long associated with the judiciary, marks a notable loss to the legal community.
About 300 students at the Omaha Medical and Dental College fought for three hours in a lecture room then dispersed exhausted. In Ames, Iowa, a hazing incident at Iowa State College led to R Campbell firing a revolver, shooting J A Lawrence in the chest and prompting no arrests.
Hardman, Peck & Co. piano makers suffered a loss of about 300000 dollars when their New York plant burned. The fire started in the packing room on the three story section and quickly spread, destroying the building. Debris from the collapsing walls injured a fireman and a spectator on a nearby frame stable roof. The five story portion also sustained damage.
Rival Louisville undertakers R. Smith and J. H. Taylor fought for the body of John Carson found dead in his yard. Coroner Kelly ordered Smith to take charge, but Taylor arrived with a family order and a fist fight broke out before Smith conceded.
John Fahrner and his wife, newly married and just arrived from Chicago, were arrested in Muncie on March 21 and charged with larceny. They were taken to Logansport for preliminary action, accused of securing furniture without payment as Fahrner starts a tailoring business.
St. Louis March 21 Judge Ryan increases bonds from 35000 to 20000 for Henry Nicholaus Julius Lehmann Henry Faulkner Charles Kratz Robert M Snyder and George J Kobush in an indictment charging bribery or perjury tied to the Central Traction Suburban and garbage deals.
William B. Leeds president of the Chicago Rock Island Pacific railroad purchased the villa Otter Rocks at Belle Haven Connecticut from Henry Hilton estate for about 80000 dollars.
March 21 report says Brig. Gen. Jacob H. Smith is relieved from the Philippines division and ordered to San Antonio Texas to take command of the department of Texas.
A damaged note lists individuals including Lieut William and Motes Maree, with a marker stating acquitted. The fragment appears to reference a court or legal matter and a naval or military title. No locations or dates are readable.
Thousands of Pythians bid farewell to Chicago after a highly praised conclave. Delegations and knights toured downtown, enjoyed social events, and expressed hope that Chicago would host the gathering again. Many attendees departed in the afternoon, leaving little business conducted.
Terre Haute March 2 coal operators north of the National road pooling sale of about 2 000 000 tons annually. Crescent Mining of Chicago named as selling agency with W S Bogle the largest owner. Bogle holds northern Indiana interests and is said to seek southern field stakes.
Des Moines March 22 joint conference of Iowa miners and operators held a special meeting Saturday. The joint scale committee met with the entire delegate body and a special effort was made to reach an agreement. Both sides see shot-firing talks risking wider split and consider the impact of a strike.
The advertisement claims complexions suffer from biliousness and constipation unless bowels are opened. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are promoted to cleanse the liver and bowels, relieving eruptions. Testimony from C. E. Hooper of Albany Ga praises the pills as safe and gentle. Houseworth Bros market the product.
Chicago March 22 Frank Erne won the decision over Gus Gardner in six rounds before the Wabash Athletic Club Friday night. Erne fought poorly for a champion level display, but dominated most of the bout and took the longer end of the purse.
John P. Altgeld will have a monument built to his memory in Chicago. Admirers of the dead statesman have already taken up the plan. Even before committees have been formed contributions have come in.
In every family the daily question prompts a quick answer with Jell O dessert. Prepared in two minutes with no baking, add hot water and cool. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and strawberry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Chicago March 22 Hirsha Smart one of Illinois oldest settlers died at daughter Mrs Thomas Leonard 28 Fowler street at age 87 The obituary notes his long residence in the state and his family links
Saginaw on March 22 reports the special committee of miners and operators remains in session awaiting a possible report and potential agreement.
London report states Lord Francis Hope obtained a divorce from May Yohe on statutory grounds. Putnam B. Strong of New York named as the corespondent in the divorce proceedings.
Vincennes March 22 Mrs M r Slinkard of Bicknell Indiana died suddenly from effects of a powder taken to relieve a severe headache. The product and circumstances were under investigation by local authorities.
Russian reports from St. Petersburg dated March 22 say rioting since Sunday prompted threats of death to Interior Minister M. Sipiaguine. The letters arrived after violence in the city, signaling rising political tensions.
Newark March 22 Dr Thomas Dunn English author of Ben Bolt who has been ill at his home here is reported to be slightly better. The update notes his condition has improved modestly and he remains under care.
A Park Avenue landslide from rapid transit excavations endangers homes from 49 to 63 Park Avenue. Residents flee as the eastern tunnel wall buckles and rock drops into the subway, with McCullough and Murphy houses partially collapsing and occupants evacuating with few possessions.
Strikers confront non union recruits at Morgan Engineer Works in Alliance Ohio. Seventeen watchmen sworn in to guard the plant after gunpowder cannon for the U S Army and Navy. A Cleveland and Pittsburg train stopped by to drop off workers and the melee was averted as guards secured the site. The firm plans an injunction to bar interference with its property and staff.
Houseworth Bros advertises Rocky Mountain Tea 35c as a solitary natural remedy praised as a warming poultice for the heart, standing alone above all others in its field.
Boston dispatch reports tug Edward Luckenbach losing the barge Hamilton off Highland light. Captain Keene fears the barge foundered and Captain John A. Shoemaker and his four crewmen are drowned.
Mrs Josephine Bielawski aged 28 was shot and killed by her husband Julius Bielawski 36 in Milwaukee on March 22 four shots fired domestic trouble given as cause
A brief item notes a woman famed for striking looks and a nightly habit of taking Rocky Mountain Tea. The mention of Houseworth Bros adds the trade context to this concise testimonial.
Three of the largest St Louis trust firms unite under one management with a $7,000,000 working capital. The Colonial Missouri and Germania merge to form the Consolidated Trust Company, with Clark H. Sampson as president.
A fragment advertising Thomas' Eclectric Oil claims instant relief for croup and proclaims perfect safety, urging purchase at any drug store. No verifiable details or sources provided.
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