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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1903
Page
6
Paterson New Jersey engineers recount two days of alarm as Passaic River floods peak. Embankments hold, but 1,500 evacuees sheltered, thousands homeless, losses exceed 2 million dollars with 25 bridges down. Rescue operations save trapped workers and fire crews amid widespread inundation.
Seattle October 12 United States Geological Survey will send parties next year to investigate the mining resources of southeastern Alaska the Yukon country and oil deposits in Alaska The program includes studying the geology of the Nome district with focus on the conterminous district.
Shelbyville Indiana October 12 William Wells sixteen was shot by Ola Powers twenty two a Fairland saloonkeeper and died later Powers was jailed on first degree murder charges He had an arrest warrant for Wells after Wells allegedly obtained money under false pretenses Crosby the constable accompanied Powers to arrest Wells Wells fled and two shots were fired one ball passed through the body Powers offered his revolver but Crosby arrested him The defense may argue the constable fired one shot and created doubt about the killer.
Edwin O. Soule, former cashier of Home Savings bank, was arrested on larceny by embezzlement in Iowa Falls. He requested a continuance for a preliminary hearing and was jailed in Eldora after failing to post a 10,000 bond. Reports say he is short as much as 20,000 dollars, with alleged motives linked to Chicago board of trade speculation.
Washington report says Professor Wiley resumes food tests with twelve young government clerks who will eat a poison diet for nine months in the laboratory dining room. He notes salicylic acid may be the first preservative and borax work is near completion. No deductions yet.
Following the Van derbilt system retrenchment in the east 250 to 300 Southern Pacific coast division workers face discharge and about 1200 more will lose jobs before the retrenchment is complete in the western rail lines.
Former president Grover Cleveland called on Mrs. Jefferson Davis after attending the funeral of former Postmaster General W. S. Bussell. He made a brief stop in Buffalo, but Mrs. Davis, widow of the Confederate leader, was too ill to receive him.
The Supreme Court reverses Cory vs Spencer from Leavenworth, granting about 3000 veterans at the National Military Home the right to vote as Leavenworth County citizens.
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on October 12 Mrs A J Smetena wife of the night jailer at police headquarters hanged her 1 year old daughter and then hanged herself Insanity caused by ill health was given as the reason by authorities
The main Standard Oil pipe line through Wayne county was tapped near Echo, allowing several thousand gallons of crude oil to be pumped into storage tanks. Local crews halted further flow and investigated the leak.
Madison Indiana October 12. The steamer Sunshine struck a snag and sank at Gunpowder bar. No lives were lost. Efforts will be made to raise the boat and the cargo will be nearly a total loss.
Vienna dispatch reports official announcement that the czar has abandoned his proposed visit to Rome, with details transmitted to London and later to newspapers.
London reports from Chefoo and Port Arthur say Russia has landed troops at Ma San Pho and prepared field guns as Japan readies to declare hostilities. The Manchurian convention of 1902 lapses while China keeps forces in Manchuria and allies discuss naval concentration and strategy in the Far East.
Atlanta dispatch reports a child's letter to Governor Terrell prompting a pardon for L A Hester who escaped from the Chat tahooche Brick Company camp. Hester, serving life for murder, is freed after the appeal aided by the daughter's appeal.
Paris dispatch reports the death of a Martinique survivor, wounding and political tension. Authorities identify the victim as Thir Hun, with investigators probing the incident amid post conflict unrest.
A humorous verse lists a man borrowing items from friends and neighbors including Smith, Green, Johnson, Cooper, Wilson, Park, and Grady plus cash from the bank to cover the costs, ending with a jab at Lippincott's.
A hard Boston-like farmer Job Allison hires a mysterious worker named John who proves to be an indefatigable helper and later reveals himself as John Allen Wilberton. As Job's daughter Martha resists an arranged engagement, John's presence foreshadows a chance at renewal for the family and the farm.
The trial of John Schwick reveals Fenwick stating he was always a white man despite passing as colored. Fenwick joined Keokuk church in 1884 to aid colored people, claimed a lucrative medical practice, displayed diplomas, and vows not to abandon his charge as a small group of malcontents threatens to drive him out.
Pittsburgh October 12 One of the largest sun spots in years was discovered by John A Brashear chancellor of the Western University of Pennsylvania The spot is near 100000 miles long and 25000 miles wide with an area twelve times that of Earth It can be seen with naked eye through smoked glass The spot signals large solar storms and is likely the largest observed in many years.
An English physician Dr Abernethy warns that kidney problems threaten life and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy. The ad-like note presents medical authority and a product claim for kidney health.
Vallejo California October 12 Rear Admiral Louis Kempff retired from active service. Born in Illinois he joined the navy in 1857. The report notes a connection to a pipeline oil theft case awaiting details and implications.
The transport Sheridan arrived in San Francisco carrying 600 men from the First, Fifth and Sixth cavalry and 200 marines who have returned from Manila.
Seven inmates escaped the Sullivan jail by sawing off an iron bar. They were charged with burglary and forgery.
An old newspaper item advertises a diuretic cure labeled $100 Dr. E Decthan Anti Diuretic claimed to help children who soil bedding from nighttime incontinence. Sold by C H Leonard, Druggist, with a bold claim it arrests the trouble at once.
In Pekin on October 12 the aged empress reception for legation women attracted only half the usual guests as English attendees all refused to go.
The champion fox terrier Baby Coastguard bred by the duchess of Newcastle sold to a San Francisco breeder for nearly 2500 dollars.
Mrs. W. W. of Saylor Hilliard Pa reports lasting relief from severe dyspepsia after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims appetite loss, weakness, nervousness, headaches, constipation, sour risings and indigestion are quickly cured by Kodol, which is said to contain natural digestive juices with tonic and reconstructive properties. Sold by Houseworth Bros.
Josephine Martinelli of Ferrara Italy has given birth to twin girls. One infant is white with blonde hair the other is completely black with features indicating the negro race.
A fragment notes the phrase The dahlia was introduced and compares it to a motte like bak fed. The text presents a cryptic reference to botanical naming and a design motif without clear context or dates.
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