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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
3
General Palma arrives in Havana after a Cuba tour and a grand Marine pageant. The Cuban flag surfaces over Morro Castle as General Wood honors the president elect. One hundred thousand locals greet the arrival amid decorations and wreaths on the wrecked Maine.
Coxe Bros. & Co. and Calvin Pardee, Sons & Co. tell Beaver Meadow and Lattimer workers not to report until further orders. Lehigh Valley Coal offers jobs to those who come in. Local unions elect delegates for a Wednesday convention to decide on permanent strike. No coal will be mined in Scranton today as companies agree not to operate.
Wichita May 12 Major E R Powell long prominent banker and philanthropy leader was said to be the first American ship captain to round the Horn for California. He was killed in a runaway incident in this city ending a notable career in business and civic affairs.
In Redwing Minnesota on May 12 Mrs. Perry Hill near Maiden Rock Wisconsin was heating a mixture of lard and kerosene when an explosion occurred. She and one child were severely burned and died of their injuries.
Lawrence Kansas reports photographer J H Shane was convicted of first degree murder for fatally shooting Ed Ratherman near Shane shop last February. A life sentence was imposed.
Julius Newton, formerly with I. & S. Wormser in New York, shot himself in his Patchogue area room. Officials cite financial difficulties as the motive.
The torpedo boat destroyer Stewart was launched from Morris Heights yards on the Harlem in front of a large crowd of invited guests.
Jeff Roberts was killed instantly in an ambush near Duffield Virginia. His wife tried to aid him with a gun but was disarmed by unknown assailants. The incident occurred May 12 in Bristol Tennessee.
Dr Thomas urges readiness for unforeseen events linking Eclectric Oil Monarch to pain relief. The remark underscores proactive injury prevention and crisis planning amid health concerns.
Four masked men hijacked the St. Louis and San Francisco fast mail near Marsh Siding five miles west of Jonesboro Arkansas. They forced the engine to a siding, wrecked the tender and cars with dynamite, but failed to seize any mail or valuables and escaped westward. The rest of the piece promotes Perry Davis Painkiller.
Thomase Skeyler an Oneida Indian dies at his home after being shot by Mrs Isaac Smith following two shots fired at the squaw's head. Indian friends vow vengeance and unrest brews at the reservation as authorities struggle to restrain violence.
Mishawaka Indiana now lacks an aldermanic body after last Tuesday’s city election. A new state law states councilmen currently in office serve until May first 1902 when their terms expire immediately.
In the Tokio court of appeals the life imprisonment sentence for Iba Sotaro has been confirmed. The defendant, described as a fanatic, allegedly fatally stabbed Hoshi Toru, a prominent politician, on altruistic grounds last year.
Port Huron May 12 The city of St Clair sues Rapid Electric railway for 300000 in damages claiming water and other mains were damaged by electrolysis caused by the electric road.
In Peoria Illinois on May 12 the annual military council of the Patriarchs Militant re elected Major General C M Strekner as department commander. A brilliant parade highlighted the gathering and many were conferred the degree of chivalry.
Arthur M Kinzie son of Chicago, aged sixty three, died at his daughter Mrs John S Driver's home in Riverside. He was a grandson of John Kinzie, the first white settler in Chicago.
A Genesee Pure Food Co advertisement letter from David City Nebraska cites Grain-O as a healthier coffee substitute. The writer Lillie Sochor notes her brother, once coffee ill, improved after switching and praises the product.
Vienna May 12 Archduchess Maria Christina married Prince Emanuel Salm Salm in the royal ceremony attended by Emperor Francis Joseph and many archdukes and duchesses.
Fire in the dust conveyors at the Northwestern Consolidated B mill in the milling district caused a loss of 50000 dollars.
An advertisement claims two million Americans suffer indigestion and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a cure available at any drugstore. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and peps up the idea of a universal remedy.
Foreign Minister Prinetti said he instructed the Italian ambassador in Washington to resume negotiations with the United States on a commercial treaty.
A family meal question answered with Jell-O as a quick two minute dessert. Add hot water and let it set to cool. Flavors include lemon orange raspberry and cherry. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Lieutenant Governor Stone died at 8 17 pm in Watertown Wisconsin surrounded by his family and business partner Marshall J Woodward He had been in frail health for years with stomach troubles and a South visit failing to restore strength Stone born in England 1836 came to Wisconsin in 1869 and settled in Watertown for life He was serving his second term after elections in 1898 and 1900.
A compilation of scores from various leagues including the American League and National League. Notable results include Baltimore over Philadelphia 18 to 4 and Cincinnati beating Boston 8 to 5. Other games feature Minneapolis 9 Louisville 4 and Des Moines 11 St. Joseph 15.
Baseball results across leagues report multiple games with scores. American League games include Detroit and Chicago matches. National League sees Brooklyn and Chicago, New York, St Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati outcomes. American Association features Milwaukee over Toledo in 12 innings, plus St Paul over Indianapolis. Western League games list Peoria at Colorado Springs, St Joseph over Des Moines and Omaha, and Denver defeating Milwaukee. Three-Eye League shows Terre Haute and Cedar Rapids. Bloomington and Rockford, Evansville and Rock Island. Davenport and Decatur results.
Fire at Funaokayama lunatic asylum in Omya-Mura Otogi Gori near Kyoto began in a patient room. Two blocks burned, thirty nine patients were present. eighteen, including two women, died. Storm damages peach blooms in Grand Rapids as heavy snow threatens fruit.
Coughs and colds near consumption yield to the soothing healing forces of Dr Wood s Norway Pine Syrup. The remedy is promoted as a proven cure for chest illnesses and lingering respiratory symptoms in the periodical’s health column.
Menominee Michigan jurors convict Archie Freeman of forgery and uttering forged instruments in a high profile case. Verdict reached after deliberations in the May term. Proceedings indicate a guilty finding on both counts.
Critics deem hand tennis the most demanding indoor game as players use the hand instead of a racquet. The game mirrors lawn tennis with court layouts and a slightly altered ball, taxing every muscle during rapid volleys and precise placements. Dr. Bartlett and partners recently triumphed at the New York Athletic Club, illustrating the sport’s intense endurance.
The turf gossip notes a shrinking pool of first class jockeys in the United States with about 15 strong riders remaining. Many ride abroad for annual retainers from $10,000 to $30,000, led by Tommy Burns with $12,000 from W. C. Whitney and Bullman earning $10,000 from August Belmont among others.
An article extols proper eating to avoid indigestion and overfeeding. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestant that aids digestion without stressing the stomach and claims relief from fullness and bloating. A testimonial from Lemuel James of Marysville Ohio supports the product.
The American League raised President Ban Johnson’s pay from 5000 to 7500 dollars, marking the first time a league executive earns as much as star players. Johnson’s cautious, cash-backed leadership and publicity underlie the AL’s rise as baseball’s premier power.
A Versailles resident, M. Guignet, reports a vivid natural history of a hedgehog attacking a viper. The viper attempts escape but the hedgehog clamps the tail and curls up, defending itself while the snake fights back. After a brutal struggle, the viper dies from wounds and the hedgehog begins to feed on the tail.
Passenger aboard a steamer endures nausea alongside circus staff who face the same sickness from constant circling in a small ring. Clowns and ringmasters confess the challenge of overcoming the distress as horses move in endless circles and delays trigger further discomfort.
A fragmented OCR reading hints at a historical notice or column about Alice and her uncle. Details are sparse but suggest a personal or family matter being discussed in a local paper.
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