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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
5
In St Louis on April 30 Harry B Fargo shot his wife after she returned home with a stranger as escort. He claims the shooting was accidental as she begged forgiveness and tried to embrace him. He had returned from a business trip to Pana Illinois.
In Memphis Tennessee on April 30 E L Jackson left his breakfast table and went to an outhouse where he placed a revolver in his mouth and fired. Death was instantaneous. Report says the loss of $1 000 in cotton led to melancholia and his self inflicted death.
Morris Shea, tied to a joint murder indictment with William Smith for killing Charles Jonn son in his Des Moines saloon a month ago, was discharged as the court ruled the evidence did not justify detention.
Dunkirk France April 30 Advices say a gale in the North Sea swept the French fishing fleet three schooners foundered and many lives were lost during the storm widespread distress reported by ships in the area
Vienna reports that owners of several mines in Southern Austria demand protection against rising imports of American coal.
A Toledo based advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure treats catarrh internally and affects blood and mucous surfaces. The notice lists F J Cheney & Co as the firm and promises testimonials and mail orders. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills as the best and notes the product price.
The Amalgamated association convention in Wheeling West Virginia ratified the wage committee report. The new scales are nearly identical to last year and run until July 1 1903. No conference with manufacturers will be needed after the convention. Scales with independent mills will be signed by district vice presidents.
An advert highlights Mrs Austin's Wheat as the best and daintiest cereal for breakfast with notes of groceries and price 45-7.
An explosion aboard a passenger train on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line near Dover Indiana killed two people. The incident occurred in late January or early April with a locomotive detaching and wreckage reported along the track. Further details were scarce in the available text.
President elect Palma reached Yara in Manzanillo amid joyous greetings from Bartolome Maso and local officials. Gonzalo Quesada praised Cuba as one soul of the republic and thanked the United States for its aid, urging Cuba to follow American example for a secure future. The party then toured Manzanillo and dined with General Maso and Spanish residents.
A vintage ad claims Thin Folks gain greater power to digest and assimilate food. The product toning the digestive organs expels poisons, enriches the blood, improves appetite, and builds healthy flesh. Sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros.
A Glenrose tornado report confirms eight deaths and fifty seven injuries with thirty three homes wiped out. More than one hundred people are homeless with relief teams from Granbury bringing medicines and supplies.
An old health ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy to guard children against itching eczema and other skin diseases. It claims quick relief for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns bruises and piles with a 25 cent price at Houseworth Bros.
An unknown man about 20, likely a rougher from a St. Louis rolling mill, was found dead north of town. A dozen wounds from an air-brake hose covered his head and the initials C S L were on his underclothes, with motive suspected to be revenge.
Lincoln April 30 details list Nebraska state officers and officials under Governor orders. Includes reference to Morton and official actions by state authorities in brief notice.
At a weekly prayer meeting a clergyman condemned kissing in the sanctuary and urged lamps to curb what he called promiscuous displays during services. He warned the house of worship is being desecrated and threatened resignation if the conduct continues. The young congregants deny any valid basis for the charges.
Reverend J M Avann of Toledo's Methodist Episcopal district married for the third time in Washington Court House. The Presbyterian officiant forgot to verify a license, prompting a rush for papers but a decision to proceed without a renewal of the ceremony.
Washington reports the oleomargarine bill has passed Congress and goes to the president for approval. The measure taxes oleo colored to resemble butter at 10 cents per pound and imposes related labeling and sale rules extending to imitation dairy products.
The committee's bill proposes 77,659,386 dollars for naval appropriations, slightly below last year, with 138 total vessels costing 235,082,209 dollars. It calls for two first class battleships, two armored cruisers, and two gunboats, totaling about 29.5 million dollars, plus a lake training station site likely at Chicago and a navy expansion including 3,000 more enlisted and 500 naval academy cadets.
The conference committee reports a complete agreement on the Chinese exclusion bill. It strikes the senate bill's limit on extending existing laws to the treaty life and re enacts them as compatible with treaty obligations. Laws extend to territories as applicable.
Colombia says it will no longer treat with Mr Hart and desires another United States citizen accredited as minister in his place. The official note implies a formal diplomatic change and recalls the minister from Bogota.
Washington April 29 Ambassador White reports Emperor William of Germany stating he has no intention of acquiring any land in the western hemisphere in reference to the Monroe doctrine.
Missouri Attorney General Crow filed a petition in the supreme court to summon C. W. Armour of Armour Packing J. C. Cold of Cold Packing C. W. Waller of Swift & Co Gus Bischoff of St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Walter Pfeiffer of the St. Louis Butchers Union under the anti trust law. They are to appear May 10 for examination on alleged illegal price fixing.
Amb Choate hosts opening social season reception at Carleton House terrace in London. It draws perhaps the largest gathering with an American host and more than two thousand invitations issued. Oyster Packers in Trust Norfolk Virginia forms a union and charter with $1,000,000 capital stock, signaling merger of many Norfolk and Portsmouth firms and an expected 5 cent per quart price rise.
The Curituba arrived from Matanzas bringing the first squadron of the Second U S Cavalry under Major W S Schuyler. Troop A B and C include nine officers and 233 men, with many troopers in Cuba since February 6, 1899.
Rome April 29 The congregation of rites under the pope formally opened an inquiry into the beatification claim of Chinese Catholic convert Joseph Khang. If approved he would become the first Chinese saint of the Catholic church.
New York April 29. Joseph Leiter has chartered the Taurus owned by John H. Hanan. The 155 foot steam yacht is well equipped and Leiter plans a Southern cruise soon inviting many theatrical people.
Philadelphia court grants perpetual injunction against LaJoie Bernhard and Fraser barring them from playing with any club other than the Philadelphia National League team.
Gov. Durbin refused to honor a petition from Sullivan Indiana citizens and labor unions seeking the requisition for the return of John Woodruff Burrell Wiley and Francis Brake to Kentucky authorities.
James F. Geer surrendered to the sheriff in Helena Montana claiming he killed a man in Independence Virginia years ago and asked to be returned to authorities for trial.
Paris reports complete returns showing 243 government supporters and 158 opposition deputies in the chamber. A second ballot for undecided constituencies is set for the next Sunday.
Mrs Herspool, a Sunday school teacher in Canton Ohio, received a letter from Admiral Dewey stating the Manila Bay battle was won on coffee and the men did not have liquor of any kind.
Fragmentary OCR notes mark Von Holleben's golden jubilee events in Berlin dated April with references to Count von Holleben and ceremonial observances. The readable portion suggests a formal commemoration involving notable figures and diplomatic circles in the German capital.
Local market notes list wholesale and retail grain products including Ivory Patent Victor Little Beau ty Flour Bran Middling Chop Corn Coarse Meal Rye Feed and custom grinding services reflecting market activity and price concerns.
United States Consul General William McKinley Osborne died at his Wimbledon home. Born in Girard Ohio in 1842 he later moved to Boston and was appointed consul general in London by President McKinley in 1897. He had suffered Brights disease and dropsy and remained homebound since November.
A vintage advertises Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for throat and lung diseases. It claims to cut phlegm and infected mucus, vitalize blood, and heal inflamed throats and lungs. The ad notes guaranteed bottles and free trial bottles at Houseworth Bros.
Rain canceled the Memphis street parade for Admiral Schley as admirers from Tennessee and nearby states presented a silver service at an afternoon auditorium ceremony. Former Senator Thomas B. Turley delivered the presentation speech. A banquet at the Gayoso Hotel crowned the night with Mrs. Schley hosted by a women’s committee.
Missouri congressman Champ Clark credits Electric Bitters for recovering from overwork and nervous strain after sleep loss and constant speaking. He says three bottles restored his health and calls it the best medicine sold past a druggist. Houseworth Bros guarantees the product for 50 cents.
The Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters convened its initial session in Los Angeles, California, on April 30.
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