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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1900

Page

5

Russ Bleaching Blue Promises Quick Brow Whitening

Newspaper notices announce Russ Bleaching Blue for whitening brows within a day while warning against imitation products. Also listed are miscellaneous ads for cattle, encyclopedias, loans, and real estate. A Vatican report notes two adjutor bishops being chosen for Chicago and Indianapolis and possible western diocesan see expansions.

Washington Papa Legation Chicago Indianapolis Feehan Chatard Sioux City Iowa Dubuque Omaha Neb Richard Scannell

Popular Restaurant Changes Hands in Gosher Port

Popular restaurant in Gosher changes ownership as J P Boots buys Marine's restaurant. New owner plans improvements that won t disrupt current business. Kr Boyts operates the restaurant delivering pleasing service with top market goods and 15 cent dinners amid growing patronage.

J.P. Boots Gosher Marine’s Kr. Boyts Elkhartsns

Coal price rise follows miners wage deal in Illinois

Chicago Board of Trade today lists quotes for soft coal as prices push higher. St Louis reports a 25 percent price increase set for next Monday for Illinois mined coal. The jump follows a miners wage rise and an expected one fifth drop in output due to the eight hour day agreement.

St. Louis Illinois Elkhart Institute Eastman College Poughkeepsie N. Y Washington L. S M.S. A.R Splendid J.S. Hartzler Pratrie St

Y M C A Plans LaPorte Facility and Reading Room

The LaPorte Y M C A chapter will begin with a reading room as the first step toward a new foundation building. The project aims to establish a local hub for recreation study and community activity.

LaPorte la Porte Y.M.C. A

Trials of Caleb Powers Endangers in Frantic Court Scene

In Frankfort Kentucky on March 27 the Powers conspiracy trial nearly erupted into violence as a mob surged with revolvers. Sheriff officers urged adjournment while Gov Brown lamented public danger and requested court pause. Harrod sustained a scalp wound as doors were torn and Beckham soldiers readied for action.

Frankfort Caleb Powers William Goebel Gov. Brown Adajoeurne Aicere Harrod Ree Beckham Wharton Golden

Plea Entered in Middlebury Burglar Case

Hiram A Wickham and Homer Patterson pleaded guilty to burglarizing Riblete s store in Middlebury Friday night Judge Wilson sentenced them to nine months in the Elkhart stone yards and a ten dollar fine Deputy Prosecutor Frank stepped aside during the trial as Prosecutor Sims opened the case He is praised for his diligent work on the prosecution and his past service to the truth.

Hiram A. Wickham Homer Patterson Middlebury Frank Sims Truth Paper

Delegates to Arrive for Conference and City Council Actions

Rev Brown urged the city to permit delegates to ride on sidewalks with a badge tag during the annual conference. A resolution granted privilege to wear uniforms and ride on sidewalks, with police notified. Precinct inspectors for May elections were named. Allie Davis attempted flight from the Toledo jail by setting fire to bedding in his cell’s corridor, was overcome by smoke and revived.

Brown Trinity M. E. Arch Toledo Ohio Allie Davis Tiffin

Stolen Engine Recovered After Three Years

The missing 38 gas engine from David Booker’s shop on State Street is found intact in its original location with only a replaced set screw. Booker remained unable to identify a thief or learn who hid the engine, leaving the mystery unsolved.

David Booker State Street Mr. Booker Bookers

Burglars Enter Home Chloroform Family In Melrose Park

In Melrose Park near Chicago on Tuesday burglars chloroformed Mrs Bandemer and her five children inside John Bandemer’s residence. They ransacked the home then went to W H Churchill’s house and seized his official papers seals and stamps before escaping.

Chicago John Bandemer Melrose Park

Russian Squadron Arrives at Chemulpo Spurs Masanpho Concession Talk

A Russian squadron has reached Chemulpo, signaling potential pressure for a land concession at Masanpho, twenty miles south, as observers assess the strategic move.

Chemulpo Yokohama Masanpho

Paris Exposition Opens Saturday April 14

Cabinet council presided by M. Loubet decides to officially open the Paris exposition on Saturday April 14. The announcement is dated Paris March 28 at 2 57 p m.

Paris M. Loubet

Open Door Guaranteed in World Politics

Secretary Hay reported to Congress the correspondence and pledges from Great Britain Germany Russia France Italy and Japan to preserve the open door in China. Negotiations ran Sept 6 1899 to Mar 20 1900 outlining non interference with treaty ports allowing Chinese tariff collection and equal harbor and railway charges within spheres of influence.

Washington Hay Congress Great Britain Germany Russia France Italy Japan China

Senators Return from Cuba Visit

Senators Allan Platt and Teller sailed back to the United States from Havana on Tuesday and declined to reveal conclusions from their trip. Senators Butler and Pettigrew remain to conduct further interviews.

Cuba Havana Allarich Platt and Teller United States Butler and Pettigrew

Sale of Danish Antilles Nears US Transfer

Paris March 28 reports high authority saying the sale of the Danish Antilles to the United States has been practically concluded.

Trave St. Thomas Paris Highet United States

Battle at Yen Chui Amid Boxer Rebellion Near Pekin

Imperial troops clashed with Boxers at Yen Chui in Pechin province. About 1,500 men faced 1,500 on each side. The engagement yielded no decisive result with heavy casualties reported.

Pekin Yen Chui Pechin

Elkhart Citizens Praise Deans Kidney Pills

Local resident William Moone recounts his kidney relief from Doan s Kidney Pills after persistent back pain and urinary issues. He notes back to health after two boxes and recommends the remedy, priced 50 cents per box, via Buffalo based Koster Milburn Co. Also promoted is Doan s Ointment for skin conditions with a free sample offer.

Elkhart Dean Wm. Moone Aspenwald Avenue Baggageman Lake Shore Rayroad Sam Houseworth Bros Doan Koster- Milburn Co Buffalo

Tensions Between St Petersburg and Constantinople Escalate

The strain between St Petersburg and Constantinople grows daily and is viewed as grave. Public fear rises that German support for Turkey could lead to stubborn resistance to Russia’s Asia demands and trigger serious complications.

Loueson St. Petersburg Constantinople Germany Russia Asia Ylmor

Jester Murder Trial Postponed to July 9

Alexander Jester, accused of killing Gilbert Gates, whose brother is Chicago magnate John W. Gates, has his trial postponed again to July 9. The case has been continued twice. Jester sought a hearing and hopes for acquittal to return to Oklahoma.

Tester Mexico Alexander Jester Gilbert Gates John W. Gates Chicago Oklahoma

Duke of Orleans Thrashed in Paris Report

Paris dispatches dispute rumors of injury to the duke of Orleans. The Journal denies an attack by a wild boar and the Aurore links his indisposition to a thrashing by an Englishman over a congratulatory letter to M. Willette the artist who caricatured the queen in Le Rire.

Duke of Orleans Paris Duke of Orleans M. Willette le Rire

Sir Geoffrey the Winner clinches Lincolnshire handicap

London March 28 Sir Geoffrey the Winner a five year old bay horse trained by H Barnato won the Lincolnshire handicap at the Lincoln meeting on the second day of racing. Runner up was Strike-a-Light ridden by W Broderick Cloute and third was Forcett owned by Sir J Blundell Maple. Twenty five horses contested the race.

Sir Geoffrey London H. Barnato Linecoln W. Broderick Cloute Sir J. Blundell Maple Forcett

W J Brown Store on Jackson Street Promises Low Prices

The sole first class new and second hand shop is W J Brown at 118 Jackson Street. The old post office building is noted as always the cheapest option, with emphasis on low prices.

W J Brown Jackson Street Biu Vost

New Go Carts at Felt's and Local Shops Ad

Felt's offers new go carts while F. G. Shaw's bakery promotes its neat and best in the city. Louis Sterner advertises savings on suits and overcoats and a line of supplies at 213 Main Street with Norris E. Felt.

Felt’s Louis Sterner Main Street Norris E. Felt

Local Advertisements Highlight Prices and Stores

Harness at right prices from H. B. Miller at 106 S Main St. Robert Hardy's Seven Days and In His Steps offer popular titles, with 10c each. Five and ten cent store promotions tease goods at low cost. Guy Weippert’s meat market at 116 North Main St invites trade and word of mouth. C and O smokeless coal and Karawha fuel advertised as ideal domestic fuel from J. P. Sanders, agent.

H. B. Miller S. Main St Robert Hardy Christ Guy Weippert North Main Street J.P. Sanders

The Columbia Hotel and Bouxusee Don Ad Blend

The Columbia hotel offers quiet elegant boarding at 1.50 per day at Main and High. Bouxusee & Don hardware stock touted as largest in city for trades. Schmidt's and Stewart grocers advertise drinks cigars and groceries with home delivery from 119 North Main Street.

Columbia Hotel Main High Streets Stewart North Main Street

New Bicycles at Felt's and local notices

Felt's offers new bicycles while local advertisers promote candy ice cream sherbets and moulds at 113 Main St north J. Thomas. Other ads urge saving money with U N Lieb’s Automatic Heat Regulator and painting or paper hanging by H E Lofsrer Rohrer and associates.

Main St North J. Thomas U. N Lieb H. EH. Lofsrer

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