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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
3
Reports from Fort de France and Kingstown describe renewed lava flows at Mont Pelee with new fissures, wrecked Basse Pointe, and evacuated Chateau Belair. The Dixie arrives with 900000 rations and supplies as residents endure darkness, ash falls, and looming disaster.
May 26 Pointe-a-Pitre reports Lifield bringing twelve refugees from Fort de France amid rumors of Grande Soufriere eruption denial. Two thousand Martins flee to Trinidad and a thousand to Colon as Mont Pelée remains active with lava and smoke. Detonations continue and lava covers thirty kilometer area from Basse Pointe to Carbet.
Captain C. A. Hill once served as congressman for the district and was an assistant attorney general of Illinois. He lies at the point of death at his Joliet home with his family summoned. A longtime prominent figure in northern Illinois Republican politics, Hill represented the old eighth district from 1888 to 1892.
A Washington note reports the April 30 resources and liabilities of 4,426 national banks. Capital stock 671,176,312. individual deposits 3,111,690,195. outstanding notes 309,690,195. loans and discounts 3,172,757,485. total resources 5,962,135,451. reserve ratio 27.20 percent.
Mrs Pauline Judson of Brooklyn writes how Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved her long lasting pain and inflammation after a failed medical course. The testimonial urges others to obtain the product and seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts, noting a prize claim for authenticity.
Sheriff Elliott departed for Denver on Gov. Durbin’s requisition to secure Miss Louisa Scott, jailed there for stealing Dr. Porter Turner’s $185 diamond ring. The 24 year old, once a Clark hospital attendant in Elkhart, allegedly grabbed the ring from the doctor’s stand December 21 1901 after a dispute. She fled Elkhart and was later found in Denver and arrested. a compromise over the ring is expected.
Mrs. Fanny Cordelia Fox Elliott, 63, died yesterday afternoon at her home on Washington and Eighth streets after a long illness. Born in Lima Indiana in 1839, she married Eilliott Jan 31, 1856. Survived by husband and two children Henry C. Elliott and Mrs J H Kindig. Funeral services set for Monday.
Eli Smith of Jefferson township, declared insane, received five dollars from a neighbor and was urged to proceed to Ohio. He accepted the suggestion. The funeral of David Helman is scheduled at Dunkard church, one mile west of Goshen, Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock.
Emanuel Stouder aged 0 years died last night at 10 o clock. He leaves a wife and four children.
The Big Four announces special round trip fares for holidays. May 29 30 offers one fare for 150 miles or less to honor Decoration Day. June 1 Indianapolis trip at $1.50 round trip. Benton Harbor June 8 at 75 cents. July 3 4 glories fourth rate of one fare for 200 miles, valid through July 7 and 9.
Elkhart National Bank transfers a lot in Elkhart to L R Blough for 2900 dollars. F L Davis conveys land in Concord to L W Short for 531.82 dollars. Lamar J Chapman transfers land in Elkhart to Herman Borneman for 200 dollars.
In Fernie British Columbia on May 26 the mine explosion death toll climbs from 150 to 175 with the first body recovered being Willie Robertson age 13 from No 3 mine. Recovery proceeds as after damp clears and fire is out with no signs of life from any victims.
American scientists aboard the Dixie report Mont Pelee threat rising as St Pierre lies buried and fissures open. Harvard geologist Professor Jagger calls conditions dangerous across the island while relief ships unload and residents flee toward Guadeloupe amid falling ash and lava fragments.
A tornado swept through Knitting Mill hill near a town in South Carolina killing six people and injuring several, destroying a school and two houses. Property damage totals about 50 000 dollars to local stores and cotton mills.
Martin Wehrhahn, from St. Louis, waded into Highland Park artificial lake in Quincy with a revolver and attempted to kill himself before police disarmed him. He suffered a minor foot injury from a bullet. His sister cited cigarette smoking as a cause.
A Houseworth Bros. advertisement claims Rocky Mountain Tea induces a novel leap of impulse, making you feel and act young and vibrant after consumption. The sales note highlights an 85c price.
Fort de France reports a new crater forming at Ajoupa Bouillon facing St Pierre, ejecting ash and gases that reach ships ten miles offshore. US and French scientists, including Camille Flammarion, study effects near St Pierre and Mont Pelee. They note progressively stronger eruptions with dates May 5, May 8, and May 20, suggesting a possible larger outbreak ahead.
President Roosevelt welcomed French commissioners led by General Brugere at the White House. The party toured Mount Vernon to plant a Yorktown battlefield tree and place a wreath on Washington's tomb. Dinner at the White House followed with formal toasts and gifts to Mrs. Roosevelt.
A family question answered with a quick Jell O dessert ad. It touts no baking required, two minutes prep, adds hot water and sets to cool. Flavors listed include Lemon orange raspberry and strawberry with a 10 cent price at grocers.
A Joliet Michigan report cites a lightning strike on the Lakeside Oat Meal company plant causing a 40,000 dollar loss. The strike hit the cupola triggering an explosion and ignited an elevator blaze from first floor to roof.
Patent medicine advertisement extols Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure all for pimples blotches liver marks skin eruptions constipation headache jaundice back pain kidney and bladder disorders and digestive issues. It promises restored beauty and womanhood and claims usefulness for all ages.
Senator Hoar of Massachusetts urged Congress to declare the U S goal in the Philippines and withdraw to let Filipinos form their own government, arguing they are a Christian people with a republic already established and that insurrection stemmed from U S nonrecognition. He denounced current policy as wicked and foolish.
The speaker denounces aggressive actions in the East describing conversion of a war of glory into shame. He accuses authorities of torture to extract confessions, harming children, establishing reconcentrado camps, devastating provinces, and thwarting liberty for the people.
Secretary Hay and Mexican ambassador Aspiroz signed a convention for arbitration of the Plus claim involving about 1,000,000 dollars. Each side appoints two arbitrators and a Hague umpire. Mexican congress is expected to ratify in time for September meetings.
The Cuban president T Estrada Palma thanks Elihu Root for congratulations on Cuba's republic birth. He says Cuba will maintain close relations with the United States and remembers its debt of gratitude. Also notes Colonial Dames meeting in Washington with credentials report and candidates for office discussed.
Representative Bartholdt of Missouri introduced a bill to erect an equestrian statue of Baron Steuben in Washington with a $50,000 appropriation. The monument honors Steuben’s friendship with the United States.
The House Rules Committee voted to report a rule enabling two days for debating the Corliss Pacific cable bill and time for the irrigation bill. The move sets a limited schedule for consideration in the House.
Washington May 23 The condition of Lord Pauncefote was reported to be but slightly improved and he still continues very weak.
In Rock Island Illinois May 23 the G A R encampment elected Judge H M Trimble of Princeton as Illinois department commander. East St. Louis was chosen for the next meeting. Other officers named include J E Seabright of Dwight commander Sons of Veterans Miss Mae Ayer of Springfield president Ladies Aid society Myrtle Kramer of Chicago president Daughters of Veterans Mrs Sophie N Spalding Rockford president Women s Relief Corps Mrs Larada Pille Springfield president Ladies of the G A R.
Metamora Ind May 23 Levi Sherwood a farmer is dead and his 12 year old son Charles is fatally wounded in a peculiar accident. Hawks had been killing Sherwood's chickens and while plowing he carried a gun. The boy walked behind the plow. the root struck and the gun discharged. Sherwood's arm bled and he died. the boy was severely wounded in the abdomen.
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