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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
5
Frank Elgin, a territorial patient from Payne county, died at the Norman insane asylum, allegedly from a beating by attendant J. W. Severs. Severs fled. a murder warrant has been issued.
Rio de Janeiro Oct 14 The Amazonas governor warns skippers bound for Upper Jurma not to submit papers to Peruvian consuls citing Brazil does not recognize Peru's sovereignty over the area.
John Oliver of Philadelphia describes a dramatic recovery after using Electric Bitters. He was near death with yellowing skin and exhausted strength but after three weeks of the remedy he improves markedly. The testimonial urges others to try the product available at Houseworth Bros. drug store for 50 cents.
In New Haven on October 14 John Moorehead Jr. of Pittsburgh, Yale’s first substitute, broke his leg just below the knee during a scrimmage at right end. A scrub player lunged into the mass head first, striking Moore and snapping the bone clean.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve is touted as the best remedy for Burns Sores Bruises Cuts Boils Ulcers Skin Eruptions and Piles. Sold by Houseworth Bros Drugzists at 25 cents with satisfaction guaranteed.
Marriage licenses were issued to Irwin M. Schrock 23 and Emma N. Herr 19 both of Nappanee. William Morton Hays 28 of Culver and Dorris Halil 22 of Terre Haute. Charles H. Hathaway 38 of Evanston Ill and Harriet Helfrich 27 of Elkhart.
M M Austin of Winchester Indiana faced his wife’s stomach and liver trouble with no relief from doctors. He tried Dr King’s New Life Pills and she felt relief at once and was eventually cured. Only 25 cents at Houseworth Bros drugstore.
A fragment describes the tiny republic of Tavalora on its island off Sardinia. It notes a population under a stated count and mentions its president and a six member congress.
Dr. W P Thirkield criticizes the convict lease system as a catalyst for crime among black people, noting brutal conditions in stockades and the mixing of ages and both genders. He cites warden reports claiming the penitentiary acts as a school of crime, with many boys under 18 leaving prison worse than they began.
Denver reports Acting on President Roosevelt warning, Gov. Peabody moves to recall about 600 soldiers from Cripple Creek district to keep troops under 500. The president seeks to avert the impending coal strike and will press John Mitchell to help. Chief Justice Campbell returns from a White House conference on the strike.
Des Moines and Chicago life insurance firms in Des Moines announce their consolidation into the Des Moines Life. The merged entity holds 18,000,000 in force and over 1,000,000 in assets.
At Beechburg a baseball game turned violent when umpire Howard Clark and Zeck Cline fought. Cline’s father rushed to intervene and was struck by a baseball bat wielded by Ben Walton, dying from the blow.
Columbus Ohio October 13 Hugo Schultz recently from Chicago and manager at Terry Engraving company hanged himself in the workroom. Despondent over financial troubles he took his own life.
Washington announces the betrothal of Isabel McKenna, daughter of Justice and Mrs. McKenna, to Duffield of New York, son of Gen Henry M Duffield of Detroit. The announcement notes the engagement dated October 13.
Paterson New Jersey reports flooding subsiding after three days. Authorities warn that worn water barriers and channel banks may still fail turning property damage to about 2 million dollars. Over 500 people seek shelter in armories as police and fire crews rescue families. Passaic dam danger passes while Wallington remains underwater with hundreds sheltered in schools. Total Passaic flood loss tallies near 2 million dollars.
Traffic on all rail lines entering New York returned to normal except the Erie main line. Milk trains resumed on the West Shore and other roads. Severe weather damaged ships and rail lines, with two deaths from the flood near Arden.
Alfred Knapp known as the Bluebeard has appealed to the circuit court on error after his death sentence for the murder of Hannah Goddard Knapp. The transcript was filed just before the forty day limit expired.
Floyd North of Los Angeles California will marry Miss Florence Tyler of Syracuse New York on October 18. After the ceremony thirty five Syracuse and Caseno residents will travel with the couple on a special train to California where they plan to found a new colony near Los Angeles.
Pietro Mascagni the renowned composer has accepted the presidency of Rome’s musical society and aims to establish a conservatory that may eclipse all others in Italy.
A Wilmington girl aged 13 was found dead in a ditch after an apparent attack. Police investigations indicate she was assaulted and then thrown into the water.
In New Haven a $50,000 bequest to William J. Bryan and his wife is alleged as a private legacy, with a mysterious letter naming legatees. Probate officials demanded the letter from Merchant's Safe Deposit Co, but the firm refused to release it. Mrs. Bennett may contest the will and has engaged Henry Stoddard to advise on administering the sum as estate residue if she does not release it.
A featured note from California extols the state’s growth driven by climate energy and irrigation. It highlights agriculture with alfalfa yields, weathering an influx of workers, and the potential for rapid land value rise. Colonist rates from Chicago and Missouri River points are advertised with agent contacts.
An elderly Polish woman was found by Boston police after a forty eight hour vigil on a pile of grass meant for her son. She endured hunger and fear to guard the grass until his arrival, choosing protection over rest.
An ad style note credits Russ Bleaching and calls out Blue for the “work” and “All good grocers” with an emphasis on avoiding cheap imitations and a price point of 100.
Berlin reports the Russian government, urged by Britain, may grant Uganda and Manchuria to Zionists. The move would establish an autonomous Jewish state under Russian protection pending Zionist reception.
A terse clipping notes a wanted man connected to a Texas dairy farm incident. The incomplete OCR text identifies no further details, but indicates law enforcement seeks the individual. Further specifics about the suspect or event are not readable.
Washington October 14. Army Officers Chauncey B. Humphrey and Ernest Van D. Murphy return from Venezuela and the isthmus where they studied conditions for a canal project. They reported US concerns over Venezuela unrest and a possible Panama route favoring the United States interests.
In Lexington D C on October 14 the Tillman murder case was given to the jury in a court session this afternoon.
The piece advises using Scott's Emulsion after grip illness to restore strength and vitality. It notes fever subsides but the body remains weak and exhausted. Two steps suggested are to strengthen the whole body and renew energy.
A circuit court in Springfield on October 13 granted a temporary injunction against Traders Mutual Life Insurance Association after William R. Vrendenburgh, state insurance superintendent, filed a petition alleging insolvency and misappropriation by officers. The company, with Springfield offices, faces a forthcoming hearing to consider a permanent injunction and appointment of a receiver.
W H Brown of Leesville Ind claims his life was saved by Hins New Discovery for Consumption after severe asthma and pain. He reports immediate relief and a complete cure, with many similar cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free. Houseworth Bros. druggists guarantee.
Washington announces the call for an extraordinary session to meet November 9, with issuance likely around October 20. President and lawmakers prepare for urgent legislative action.
The cornerstone of Paxton Ill new Carnegie library worth ten thousand dollars was laid during municipal ceremonies. Electric lines linking Detroit to Kalamazoo totaling about 270 miles have been consolidated.
The Indiana state board of health enacted new rules banning the reemployment of 250 public school teachers who are victims of tuberculosis after investigations found them afflicted. The measure targets teachers unable to work due to illness.
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