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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
3
An advertising notice warns against underfeeding and overeating, urging balance and explaining that indigestion from overloaded stomachs is worse than alcohol effects. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a digestion aid and claims it cures stomach troubles, with a testimonial from Jonel James of Marysville, Ohio.
The article attributes falling exports to strong domestic prosperity and weak conditions abroad. It notes sharp declines in corn and iron and steel manufactures. For eight months to February 1902 corn exports total 29,912,875 bushels versus 132,624,859 last year, while iron and steel exports for seven months to January 1902 fall to 57,310,128 dollars from 73,616,467 the prior year.
George Sinclaire of Niles Michigan, famed for his Indian relics, keeps his mother's scalp as a trophy. Mrs. Sinclaire recounts 1866 Sioux raid in which she was scalped and left for dead, later rescued by soldiers. At a masquerade she meets a stranger who turns out to be her son, bearing a scalp that fits her wound.
The main mast of Meteor III, built for the German emperor, was stepped the other afternoon. The 0 feet long and 211% inches diameter Oregon pine mast extends 11 feet below the deck. The bowsprit, 59 feet long and 15 inches in diameter, was placed after the mast. Rigging will begin and sails may be bent within days. the yacht could be ready for sailing in about ten days. It is not expected to leave for two or three weeks.
The Chicago Inter Ocean suggests that a European prince visiting the United States should obtain a letter to Mrs Astor from an authorized correspondent before traveling. Without it the prince should wait for a proper letter before proceeding.
The Chicago Record Herald notes Mrs. Astor criticizes the fashionable elite, contrasting belief that only college educated men are gentlemen with Dr. Mary Walker as an exception. The editorial framing calls the stance sour grapes.
In Elgin Illinois May 19 eighteen year old August Feifer was shot during a fishing trip by W W Panton owner of a South Elgin mill. Feifer was struck in the nose and is in grave condition. Panton was arrested amid reports of prior mill arson and the assailant’s motive remains unclear. In Hazleton Pennsylvania May 19 a peaceable settlement ends the Springfield Illinois miners dispute. An agreement has been signed between operators and miners, details unspecified, and a one year pact in place.
In Council Bluffs Iowa on May 19 a monument honoring Col William H Kinsman who fell at Black River Mississippi was unveiled at Fairview Cemetery. The gift came from his Fourth and Twenty third Iowa regiments comrades and local citizens and school children. About one hundred veterans attended.
Fire in Houston Maine on May 19 gutted the business district and destroyed seventy five residences and three churches. The loss is about 400000 with only one third insured, leaving 125 families homeless.
Elgin Illinois May 19 The trustees have obtained 4000 dollars for running expenses and aim to establish an endowment to secure the school's future. Professor Sleight the principal has withdrawn his resignation.
A Laporte County jury in the superior court awarded George Gray eight thousand dollars in his suit against the Knickerbocker Ice Company of Chicago for injuries received while employed at the company's Hammond Indiana plant.
Richmond Ind May 19 The national conference of missionary workers in the Church of Friends adopted strong resolutions against wars and cabled the same to the international council of women in Copenhagen now in session.
General Wood revoked the order that granted Havana island judges life tenure and made them removable only for cause. Issued a month ago, the measure drew strong adverse comment at the time.
Levi Schlinger, sixty, a noted farmer of Elkhart Indiana, was found dead beside a road after guiding a fractious cow. Authorities believe the animal caused his death by jerking him to the ground.
The ad notes sixty years of Painkiller Perry Davis popular trust but warns shops sell imitations to ride the reputation. It claims it is a cure for coughs colds and bronchitis and cautions buyers to insist on the genuine product.
Chicago May 16. Quotations on the board of trade today reflect trading activity across commodities. Market action shows shifts in prices with activity noted in futures contracts and nearby months.
Miss Virginia Granes, president of the Nurses' Association in Watertown New York, praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing ovarian and womb inflammation. She credits it with restoring her health after a womb falling and urges others to use the remedy, noting many nurses have endorsed it. The notice claims a $50,60 forfeit if testimonial isn't genuine.
Hazelton Pa May 17 A planned nationwide strike by anthracite miners could paralyze business across the country and halt coal production. President John Mitchell says a national convention may be called to organize all miners in the United States, with details to follow.
A stark promotional notice extols Dr. Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a preventive remedy for consumption and cures coughs colds bronchitis and asthma with a claim it never fails cited by the ad.
Washington reports large swarms of seventeen year locusts in the city with similar sightings in Altoona Pennsylvania and Nashville Tennessee. The department of agriculture tracks outbreaks and identifies Maryland Indiana as most affected with expectations of spreading to New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Kentucky Ohio Illinois Michigan Wisconsin and possibly others.
A Se fighter received a murder sentence in a penitentiary case. The verdict details show the defendant linked to a fatal incident, with the court ordering imprisonment. Further case specifics are limited in the provided text.
A violent tornado struck Goliad Texas on May 19 killing about 200 people and injuring hundreds. It demolished most of the town including the Methodist and Baptist churches and the Baptist parsonage and the negro Methodist church. The Episcopal church suffered extensive damage and over 100 houses were destroyed.救
A heavy rainstorm and 72 mph wind struck Texas from the Red River to the Gulf coast, causing widespread damage. Fort Sam Houston property, Hartwell's hotel, and the West End church suffered losses, with Beeville and Walter's Park among hard hit areas. no fatalities reported.
A May electrical storm in McGregor Iowa caused about 50000 dollars in losses. The jewelry store of C Freese and the Metropolitan saloon and billiard hall were demolished. Eleven men in the saloon escaped as the building collapsed. Peter Lux, a fisherman, slept on a billiard table and perished with the building but a half hour later crawled free, unhurt except for minor injuries.
Local readers report kidney relief with Dean's Kidney Pills after backache and urinary trouble. C F Moyer of 116 Main Street testifies his back pain vanished after using a box bought at Houseworth Bros. Drug Store. Sold by all dealers 50 cents per box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
A severe storm set a large barn 400 feet long ablaze. The fire consumed 106 horses with only four saved. A neighboring smaller barn housed thirteen stallions but the horses were removed. Estimated loss around $40,000.
An electric storm with a cloud burst struck Etna and Forestville near Spring Valley Minnesota. A buggy washed into a torrent from rising waters, and Herman Wilbright his wife and their three children were swept away with the three children drowning in the flood waters.
Washouts occurred on the Illinois Central line west of Dubuque and east of Manchester and Independence, and on the Cedar Rapids Minnesota branch of the Chicago Great Western at Durango Almoral and around Oelwein. The worst was at Wrightsville Minnesota where a county bridge failed and carried away the railroad bridge.
A powerful May rainstorm struck Wisconsin and Iowa, moving east from Prairie du Chien to McGregor. In McGregor the storm undermined several business blocks, causing severe damage as hay was swept away and structures were crippled near the river.
A crowd burst in eastern Sparta county caused extensive damage to farmers and the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. Three long bridges near Oakdale were carried away and multiple track sections were washed out.
A May 13 cloudburst and strong winds push the Wapstpinicon river to a record height at Independence Iowa. The Otis Central embankments alone hold back the flood, and failure could wash away the town.
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for eczema and other skin diseases. It claims the product is safe for the most delicate skin and available at drug stores for 50 cents.
Elizabeth Slawson aged sixty five committed suicide by cutting her throat with a razor in Albany New York after her dog died. Local authorities report the tragedy occurred on May 17 with Slawson taking her own life in her home. The death follows the loss of her companionship and the dog’s passing.
London May 17 Lord Pauncefote has tendered his resignation as ambassador to Washington and asked immediate acceptance.
Mother Gray a nurse from New York's Children's Home offers a remedy for feverishness constipation headache teething stomach disorders and worms. Harmless as milk pleasant to take and effective. 25 cents. Sample sent free Allen S Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Wade dies from abdominal wound inflicted by Jennie Thomas during a scuffle in a Newton restaurant where they both worked. Authorities report the incident occurred May 17 and the weapon used was a ten inch butcher knife.
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