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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
3
The Puerto Rican appropriation bill was signed by the president Saturday afternoon. The Foraker tariff provision is to be separated from the administrative measure for a separate vote on Thursday if possible in the House. Washington report dated March 26.
The House approved the conference report on Puerto Rico relief by a 135 to 87 vote. The bill directs about 2 million dollars in Puerto Rico customs receipts to the island for use until law changes. The hour long debate covered the scope of Puerto Rico legislation.
In a surprising move Senator Foraker asked the Puerto Rican government bill be recommitted to the Puerto Rican committee. He stated his plan to separate the bills and push the Puerto Rican tariff bill to an early vote, aiming for action by next Thursday with a possible amendment limiting duties to exports to the United States. Mouse Asks Gishton Open Door In China Policy Inquiry, House Considers Open Door Correspondence.
Washington March 26 Sir William Van Horne managing director of the Canadian Pacific railway Gen Grenville M Dodge and Gen Samuel Thomas had a conference Saturday with the secretary of war regarding their plan for a complete railway system to gridiron Cuba with a line the entire length of the island at the main trunk.
Washington report notes the army appropriation bill will be considered today and widely debated on military affairs. The week will see naval agricultural and fortifications bills discussed. In the Senate Puerto Rico moves aside for Senator Carter’s Alaska code bill.
The statue of Oliver Perry Morton was formally presented to the nation by Indiana on Saturday March 26. Charles W Fairbanks, Indiana's senior senator, delivered the presentation speech and Senator Beveridge spoke briefly praising Morton and noting his independence as a Republican amid debates over the Puerto Rican tariff.
An article compares household cleaning to bodily cleansing and promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a periodic remedy. It includes testimonial from John M. Russell of Brent Cherokee Nation Ind. Ter. and offers Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser free upon sending stamps.
Chicago March 21 The Inter National Association of Machinists and Riemans & Kaishihe electric works reach a compromise seen as a union victory. About 800 to 400 machinists will return to work, unions gain recognition, wage rates rise to 28 cents for machinists and 32 1 2 cents for die and tool makers, an apprentice ratio is set, and an arbitration board is provided.
In Cleveland Ohio on March 26 ten percent of striking machinists returned to work with thirteen factories granting demands. Yet the overall strike remains unsettled as larger plants resist, signaling a long stubborn fight likely to involve hundreds more workers.
About 1,500 women qualified to vote in Canton Ohio on March 26 for the board of education. The results indicate women hold pivotal political influence in the close city race, amid a bitter contest over the American Bank company.
Eugene J. Hall the poet and publisher credits Foley's Honey and Tar for restoring his voice just before his lecture at Central Music Hall Chicago. Houseworth Bros.
J. T. Luckey of Decatur files a $15,000 damages suit in Wells Circuit Court against George McKean Adams County surveyor alleging alienation of his wife’s affections. McKean counters with blackmail claims and says Luckey offered to settle for cash. Also an ad for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers is included.
Dr J M Wise a venerable rabbi with nationwide fame lies dangerously ill at his Mound street home in Cincinnati Ohio. The item notes his illness and reports on his condition as of March 26.
Montreal broker James Baxter and ex accountant Ferdinand Lemieux found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the Bank of Ville Marie. Jury recommends mercy. An unrelated ad claims Dean's Ointment cures itching piles.
In Paris on March 26 the Nice automobile carnival banned Henry Rothschild's motor cart from the procession over inadequate decoration, prompting a dispute about the exhibit's presentation.
A quoted speaker recalls severe indigestion and relief after using Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin from Thomas' drug store. The fragment suggests a medical remedy reference amid unclear dialogue.
Rol land Morrill of Berrien county reports an exhaustive survey in the famous peach belt. He finds peach bud killing varies by variety, averaging 22 percent overall with losses ranging from 12 to 35 percent in lowland belts. He notes potential thinning if losses doubled and recalls earning $12,000 from peaches last year.
An 19th century ad promises to cure La Grippe in 24 hours with Warner’s White Wine of Tar SizBUR. It claims relief for coughs after La Grippe and lists price 25c and 50c, attributed to C. H. Leonard.
Yukon river hosts winter bicycle trail from Dawson to Circle City covering 565 miles. Morris Levy completed the trip in three days four hours, averaging over 100 miles daily. Two women rode Dioveles on the Dawson Nome route. ice proved smooth for long stretches. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised for vitality. J p Morgan Co reports England allotments of British war bonds to American subscribers totaling about 3 million dollars from over 50 million subscribed.
Correspondents wanted learn what Dr Caldwell n Syrup Pepsin will do or call at our store and get a trial bottle. Ten doses ten cents at Thomas' drug store.
A self-styled Hindoo Prince, serving time for defrauding a local hotel proprietor, bitterly complains about prison meals in New Haven on March 26. The report notes his ongoing sentence and the grievance regarding the fare.
E Presson of Pressonville Kansas writes that everyone in town who used Foley's Honey and Tar regards it as the best medicine for la grippe colds and coughs. Houseworth Bros.
Boston March 26. The marriage of Miss Hlannah Walker Sampson youngest daughter of Rear Admiral William T. Sampson to Ensign Wat Tyler Claverius U S N is set for the evening of April 5 at the commandant's house in the Charleston navy yard.
George W. Waitt of South Gardiner Maine declares Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his cough cold chills and grip after ineffective tonics. He praises the manufacturers of an honest medicine and notes he used one bottle. Sold by A Q Rowe druggist.
Miss Olga Nethersole is reported gravely ill in New York with brain fever. The illness has taken a decided turn for the worse and she has not been informed of her grand jury indictment.
L A Park seeks several district office managers to represent him in their counties. Pay is $600 yearly, with weekly installments. Describes the job as desirable with unusual opportunities. References exchanged. Include a self addressed stamped envelope to 320 Caxton Building Chicago.
Chicago sport and wine agent Matt Hogan won $37,500 after one hour ten minutes of faro play at the Southern club in Hot Springs Arkansas on March 2. Hogan had been betting on horses in Leo Mavyer’s poolroom for two weeks and had built his fortune to about $2,000 before the big gain.
The advertisement proclaims Banner Salve as the best salve in the world made from a prescription by a renowned skin specialist. It claims to heal piles burns scalds ulcers running sores and all skin diseases and is marketed by Houseworth Bros.
Three firefighters died and two injured after a warehouse fire on East 44th Street trapped them in a flooded basement. Foreman John J Grady and two others, William J Smith and Peter F Bowen, were killed. Kuchs and Captain William Clark were injured. The blaze occurred two hours after the fire was extinguished amid heavy machinery and pig lead on the first floor. Houseworth Bros.
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