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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1902
Page
6
A May promotional event offers deep cuts on carpets curtains lace stock and dress goods. Highlights include All Wool carpets at 50c per yard and curtains from $4 to $12 with several items well below market price. Hosiery lace and undergarments also discounted, plus trimmed hats and dress fabrics advertised at low yardages and prices.
In Washington on May 19 the House discussed naval appropriation and revived the Sampson Schley dispute. Foss praised the Santiago campaign and urged honoring all sailors, while Schrim defended the president’s stance against Maclay's history. Admr Sampson’s will filed, widow heir and four daughters share assets.
Washington May 19 The Senate will devote the week to the Philippine government bill with an adjournment next Saturday for the Rochambeau statue unveiling. A final vote is expected early next week with speeches promised for and against the measure. The House plans action on passports and immigration debates loom over currency and subsidiary coinage questions.
Miss Roosevelt is seen leaving the White House dressed for rides with a crop in hand. She is taking lessons to follow the hounds and has learned to sit her horse and clear four foot obstacles with ease.
The article notes Roosevelt improving in hurdle events with focused practice and experienced coaching. It highlights steady progress toward expert technique and confidence after a season of dedicated drills and competition.
A mad dog with blood at the mouth rushed to the White House vestibule causing alarm among domestic staff. It fled into an area way after a chase, and was later captured and removed by a dog pound wagon.
Washington May 19 The Danish rigsdag action postpones the Danish West Indian treaty question until after September elections. Secretary Hay and Danish minister Brun will prepare a protocol to extend the time allowed for Senate ratification of the treaty.
The president issues a proclamation granting part of the Fort Brady military reservation in Michigan to the city of Sault Ste. Marie for public use. Joliet Mills resume work.
In Joliet on May 19 the Phoenix Horseshoe company recalls about four hundred idle workers for a continuous operation across all departments. The McKenna rolling mill restarts after a two month pause employing around three hundred. Illinois Steel Company No 2 red mill resumes after a month of repairs.
An alarm for neglected wounds warns of troublesome sores and claims DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve can cure even long lasting injuries. An Indiana user cites a thirty year leg sore healed after trying the salve from Houseworth Bros noting counterfeits exist.
Report from Cracow Galicia says a million rubles were stolen from the general staff headquarters. Two generals and several staff officers have been arrested in connection with the robbery.
Rome reports strong expectation that Bishop Charles McDonnell of Brooklyn will succeed Archbishop Corrigan as the New York archbishop. The American college and other informed circles note the succession as practically certain.
In Custerville California John McCarty, 22, shot and killed his mother at close range then surrendered to authorities. He claims the shooting was in self defense. Police expect to investigate motives and self defense claim.
London officials deny a report that Lord Pauncefote has requested immediate resignation due to health. The foreign office says there is no truth to the claim.
A letter from A. C. Jackson of LeRoy New York expresses high satisfaction with Grain-O a coffee substitute from Genesee Pure Food Co. He notes trying the product after a sample left at his office and claims it compares favorably with Java andMocha in quality and taste.
The jury found Julius Lehmann guilty of perjury in the boo dle scandal and sentenced him to two years in the penitentiary.
Elkhart Indiana May 19 James Weidenbeck traveling engineer on the Three I s was struck in the arm by a 22 caliber bullet fired by a boy as the train passed at Momence Illinois His injury is not dangerous
In a civil suit over a tailor made skirt and waist, the defense withdrawn when the defendant agreed to pay 100 to settle the claim for a suit tainted by a tobacco odor. Mrs. Rayner Tilt, sister of Maryland Attorney General Isidor Rayner, paid the amount to Haas Bros. A liveryman named Valparaiso, Ryan Klatt, allegedly attempted to kill his wife by firing a revolver. she remains in danger.
The advertisement promotes Osmicure Blond Nerve Tonic as beneficial for bladder and kidney issues, selling a one dollar bottle. C. B. Rushton is listed as the seller or distributor.
Charles H. Turner president of the Suburban Street Railway testified in the Julius Lehmann perjury case. He said he employed Philip Stock to push the Suburban franchise bill and arranged with the German Savings Institution to obtain 145000 dollars for bill passage. Turner stated the money was to be used to secure votes in the house of delegates.
An old advertisement touts Bailey's Laxative Tablets as a cure for constipation and related ailments. It claims benefits like clearer skin and increased energy, describes chocolate coating and 20 tablet or 60 tablet packages, and notes postpaid sales through Lakeside Medicine Co. in Chicago and Chas. Y. Rushton as the seller.
Joseph Boucher was found guilty of manslaughter for killing John Belleisle in Springview Nebraska. He was sentenced to eight years in the penitentiary by Sioux City Iowa court proceedings dated May 19.
Kenosha Wisconsin May 19 The Schrub Purchasing Association of Chicago is pursuing locating an immense sugar plant in the city with a proposed investment of 750000 dollars.
Question arises in the family every day. Jell O offers a delicious dessert prepared in two minutes with hot water to cool. Flavors lemon orange raspberry and strawberry advertised at grocers for 10 cents.
Washington Charles reports that H Stacy formerly a policeman and Emma Kidwell of this city were at Mendoat Illinois. Further details are unclear in the fragment.
A New York Sun report outlines linguistology or glossomancy, a tongue reading craze in Paris and its claims to reveal character and liver condition. It notes tongue shapes as signs of traits, compares to palmistry, and hints at tensions between the two methods.
The editor notes writers' quirks from chewing a cigar to puffing a Turkish cigarette. Some must sip a drink or bite bonbons while composing. Desk order and a mixed pile of papers influence others. The piece ends that habits bind writers like shackles.
Rail lines drive growth more than location as Chicago St Louis and the southwest show railways create towns and provinces. A Century Magazine view notes 38 towns named before inhabitants, another line plots 50 cities, many more to be built and settled, turning railroads into community founders.
In a Philadelphia cafe a cashier boasted he could tell a coin’s decade by its ring. A customer offered his half dollar, dated 1862, and the prophesy proved correct as others tested him. The teller claimed accuracy due to the coin’s ring.
A fragmentary letter mailed in France intended for The Great Apple Grover Kansas North America was misdelivered to Judge Fred Wellhouse of Topeka. The note references an “apple king” and an incomplete address.
At the Union Stock Yards Armour and Co lard refinery blaze a crowded runway collapsed under spectators causing about forty injuries. A patrol wagon driver, Israel Moris, remained in his seat despite both legs broken, helping to save passengers as rescue efforts continued.
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