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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
3
Bertha Wills a 17 year old domestic worker from Linden Indiana killed herself with a rifle after being accused by her employer of stealing leaf sugar. She reportedly placed the loaded gun on the bed with her toes and shot herself in the heart. The incident is recorded alongside unrelated reports from Lyons France and BeBeville Ohio.
Colonel W. J. Bryan and Mrs. Bryan spent Sunday at their Lincoln home. This morning Bryan starts a flying campaign tour across Nebraska dedicating the last day of the campaign to his state.
Governor Roosevelt spent Sunday at his Oyster Bay residence in New York. He remained at home after returning from travels and did not appear in public during the day.
The notice promotes Muvee-Or Kay's Kidneycura claiming to cure kidney diseases and backache with a price of $1 and a free advice book by Dr B J Kay of Saratoga New York. Wilbur E Gorsuch named as aide on the National Grand Army staff. Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as a safe cough remedy. Houseworth Bros.
A Paris dispatch reports horse owner A Velil Gilberd defending use of American jockeys and doping to win. He cites Ted Sloan and others, discusses riding styles, and argues doping is a right for owners as racing rules permit. He questions European methods and praises American influence in the sport.
A dynamite related blast at the Gerrysburg coal mine in West Virginia killed at least nine men and injured many more as rescuers struggled to reach the scene amid dangerous conditions. Officials await roll calls to determine the full casualty list.
Henry Williams of Boonville Indiana says he suffered long with indigestion until using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. He reports he can eat anything he likes and sleep soundly at night. The ad claims Kodol will digest what you eat. Houseworth Bros.
Edward Kennedy of Jackson is under arrest for sending indecent material through the mails. Police report indicates the incident involved postal services and the suspect faces federal charges.
Edward Julian surveys the anthracite regions describing desolate valleys, crowded company towns, and brutal wage reductions. He details unsafe housing, dirty conditions, and illegal company stores charging high prices, with miners and families enduring hardship as strikes press for better wages.
Arthur Lynen of the Boer army in Manhattan urges the American people to demand an immediate cessation of Weyler-like murders and nameless atrocities in South Africa. He cites reports of deportations, farm burnings, and famine, calls for U S action under The Hague principles, and criticizes British conduct as unfair to Boers. Lord Roberts in Pretoria warns against drunken homecomings and urges restraint to protect Britain's image.
An index shows the typical German child commands about 620 words by the end of the third year. This measure reflects spoken vocabulary size in early language development across a broad sample.
G R Hansan of Lima Ohio, an engineer for L. J E and W R writes back ache relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He recommends it to trainmen and friends, noting one bottle cured his ailment. House worth Bros.
Silas Carson of Wilcox Arizona died in El Paso Texas from hydrophobia after rabid skunk bite. He was a cowboy attacked on the range three months earlier. symptoms appeared days ago. This is the first hydrophobia death recorded in El Paso. J W Bryan of Lowder Illinois reports his ill boy recovered after Foley’s Honey and Tar for pneumonia cough. Houseworth Bros.
A plan is on foot to raise an endowment fund of 400000 dollars for Hillsdale College over the next two years. The effort aims to strengthen financial support for the institution and expand its programs through gifts and pledges.
Elkhart resident Wilson Barger testifies he suffered years with itching hemorrhoids and found prompt relief with Doan's Ointment from Houseworth Bros. drug store. He says it cured him and promotes the product as a remedy for itching skin diseases and related irritations. A free sample box is offered by mail from Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
New York reports the United States naval increase plan for 1961 includes thirty two vessels totaling 151 606 tons. Congress to be asked to authorize three 15000 ton battleships, two 15000 ton armored cruisers, six 2000 ton gunboats, ten 200 ton gunboats, three 15000 ton colliers, one 7000 ton repair ship, and one 7000 ton marine transport. Torpedo boats are omitted.
The Custard Airship company near Elm Mott Texas has nearly completed the first practical airship since its factory opened. The 250 pound craft will carry three to five people and be ready for use in a few days. Inventor W D Custard is a telegraph operator at Elm Mott.
Jacob Creuse, reputedly the wealthiest man in Syracuse, died at 76 after retiring from wholesale grocer work. He managed extensive real estate holdings, valued at about $5 million. A Republican, he leaves a widow, a son, and a daughter. Included is an endorsement for Foley's Kidney Cure from J. Odgers of Frostburg Md. Houseworth Bros.
Tom Baker of Kentucky and Antigo, Wis., was shot and killed by George Connelton, aided by a deputy sheriff, while attempting to arrest Baker after a stabbing in Bryant during a political row. Baker had past Kentucky killings with pardons and one sentence to be hanged.
Notice to the creditors heirs and legatees of George W Stuck deceased to appear in Elkhart Circuit Court Goshen Indiana November 15 1900 to show cause why final settlement accounts should not be approved and to make proof of heirship and receive distributive shares The Clerk witnesses clerk of said court October 23 1900 Sarah Evelyn Stuck Administratrix Champberlain Turner Attys
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