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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1903

Page

3

Mountain Tea at Night Arrests No Clear Outcome

Fragmented text mentions Mountain Tea at night and a phrase about being busted and getting poor. No defined event, persons, or organizations are clearly identifiable.

Miller tells his life story on stand in Ryan case

Former post office official D W Miller testifies in his defense in a conspiracy to extort bribe from a turf company. He recounts meeting Johns years earlier and explains telegrams and letters tied to Ryan & Co. He denies accepting money and says communications were personal, not official.

Cincinnati D. W. Miller Post Office Department Miller Johns Jim Ryan & Co Ryan Terre Haute Christiancy Arnold New Orleans

Plum Confesses to Seven Murders in Montana

James Little Plum told U S Commissioner Arnoux he killed seven people on the Blackfeet Indian reservation and planned to kill fourteen more. A faulty rifle shell halted his spree and he cut himself to mislead investigators.

Browning, Mont United States Arnoux James Little Plum Blackfeet

Supreme Court rules marriage voids teaching posts in Brooklyn

In Brooklyn the supreme court holds that the board of education may enact a by law declaring a woman principal head of department or teacher vacant upon marriage. The ruling was reported from New York with the date October 17.

New York Supreme Court Brooklyn Board of Education

Tin Plate Mills Burn at Wilkesbarre

Fire destroyed the tin plate mills of W. B. Bertels and Son in Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania. An explosion caused the blaze and one workman was fatally injured. Loss estimated at 100000 dollars.

Wilkesbarre W. B. Bertels& Son

Monument to Bill Nye Fund Boosted by Detroit Group

Detroit residents join the International Sunshine Society to raise 2000000 dollars for a monument honoring Bill Nye, with plans announced on October 17. The fund seeks wide donations to complete the tribute in Michigan.

Bill Nye Detroit Mich International Sunshine

Transpacific steamers to Australia from Tacoma

Seattle October 17. Grand Trunk road is about in large modern steamers in the Australian trade sailing from Tacoma.

Transpacific Seattle Wash Grand Trunk Tacoma

Interstate Commerce Commission Grants Extensions on Appliance Law

The Interstate Commerce Commission announced its decision on the amended appliance law with various extensions for railroad divisions. Pennsylvania lines west of Pittsburgh receive December or January extensions, while several other lines such as Lehigh Valley Grand Rapids and Indiana and Erie lines receive differing deadlines. Some lines like Long Island Norfolk and Western withdrew, and others must meet deadlines for yard engines brakes or substitute methods by specified dates.

Washington Interstate Commerce. Commission Pennsylvania Erie Northern Central West Jersey and Seashore Pittsburg Conway Yard Commission Lehigh Valley Grand Rapids Indiana Cincinnati Hamilton Dayton Toledo Ohio Central Kanawha Michigan Indianapolis Western Hocking Valley Salamanca Zanesville and Albany and Northern Hartwell Railway Long Island and Norfolk and Western Baltimore and Ohio Colorado Southern Denver Rio Grande

Harriman Signs Peace With Gould-Rockefeller Coalition

Edward Harriman has ended hostilities with the Gould and Rockefeller group over Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. The settlement follows a recent Harriman Morgan accord, and Harriman aligns with Morgan on the Northern Securities deal and with Rockefeller to steer the $100 million Colorado Fuel and Iron policy.

New York Edward H. Harriman Gould-Rockefeller Colorado Fuel and Iron Company Wall Street Harriman Erie Morgan Northern Rockefeller

Mob Takes Black Man From Jail in Wickliffe Tragedy

In Wickliffe Kentucky a mob of about 100 men removed Tom Hall alias Douglas a Black man from the jail in Kevil where Crockett Chilress a white boy had been injured. Hall died in the yard tree incident. Hall claimed Chilress was hurt by Jim Rivers another Black man. Racial unrest feared. Black residents left Kevil. Hall held for safekeeping.

Wickliffe Tom Hall Douglas Crockett Chilress Kevil Hall Chilress Jim Rivers

Kidney Cure Hype Promoted by Dr Abernethy at Fenton’s

An advertisement touts a product called the Kidney Cure claiming to restore sound kidneys. Dr Abernethy is cited warning that kidney trouble endangers life. Sold at Fenton’s drug store with emphasis on medicinal benefits.

Fenton's Dr. Abernethy Fenton’s

All Workmen Need a Day Off

A. Morrison of Pittsburg urged the Road masters and Maintenance of Way Association in Kansas City to grant workers one day of rest in seven, preferably Sunday, arguing that company losses occur when men do not rest.

Kansas City, Mo Roadmasters’ and Maintenance of Way Association A. Morrison Pittsburg

Rocky Mountain Tea Spring Tonic Sold by Houseworth Bros

Houseworth Bros offers Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring tonic claiming it cures blood poverty blood poison inactive bowels headaches and loss of ambition. The product is priced at 385 cents and pitched to the weak.

Goor Madi Medicine Madisen Jennie Stitzer Omaha Houseworth Bros Rocky Mountain

End of Southern Iron Pool Meets With Little Success

Prospects of unanimity among Southern iron operators on curtailment or price holding have vanished, as reports from New York commercial papers indicate little progress toward coordinated action.

Birmingham Ala New - York Comercial Ars Southern

Lord Alverstone at Pilgrim Club Banquet

The Morning Advertiser reports a claimed Alaska boundary tribunal decision favoring the United States, signaling a shift in England and Canada's long dispute. A high profile dinner at Claridge’s brought together British, American and Canadian figures with Lord Roberts, Secretary Root and others discussing Anglo American ties and military planning.

Lord Alverstone Pilgrim Club Great Britain United States London Alaska Boundary Tribunal Canada Clifford - Sifton Pacific England Russia Portland Canal America Lynn Canal Joint High Commission New York Pilgrim's Society Alaskan Boundary Commission Claridge’s Hotel Lord Roberts Edward Roosevelt Aylesworth Lord Lansdowne Root Atlantic

Northcott resigns Woodmen post for Bankers' Fraternal union

Lieut. Gov. W. A. Northcott of Hindis resigns from Modern Woodmen of America after accepting a $6,000 yearly position with the Bankers' Fraternal Union of Cleveland Ohio. He remains life head consulter without salary and will run operations from Greenville North Dakota.

Rock Island, I W. A. Northcott Hlindis Executive Council of Modern Woodmen of America Woodmen Bankers’ Fraternal Union Cleveland Ohio Northcott Greenville Society Executive Council Bankers

Cahokia Farmer Kills Self Over Gun Wounding

George Schweigler, a prominent Cahokia farmer, shot himself to end wounds from an accidental shotgun discharge. The suicide occurred in Belleville on October 16, witnessed by his uncle who heard him beg to end his suffering.

Belleville, IH George Schweigler Cahokia

Indiana Baptists Oppose Reed Smoot Seat

Bloomington Indiana Oct 16 The Indiana Baptist convention passed resolutions opposing Reed Smoot from Utah being seated as US Senator and urged a constitutional amendment to bar a polygamist from national office.

Reed Smoot Bloomington Ind Convention of Indiana Baptist Churches United States Utah National Congress

Fifteen Years for Shooting Wife in Wisconsin Case

Herman Rossow pleaded guilty to assault with intent to kill for shooting his wife and attempting suicide in a Lutheran church. He received the maximum sentence of fifteen years at Waupun. Mrs. Rossow has fully recovered.

la Crosse Wis Herman Rossow Waupan Rossow

United Fruit launches Panama isthmus banana trade

In Colon Colombia on October 1946 United Fruit plans a new banana line from the isthmus of Panama to the United States. The first steamer will sail direct to New Orleans. A Jamaica hurricane recently boosted banana shipments and trade activity.

Colon Colombia United Fruit Company Panama United States New Orleans Jamaica

Jews Form Nihilist League in Warsaw Report

Berlin dispatch notes Straatsburger Zeitung which says Jews of Russian Poland form a League of Israelita Nihilists with headquarters in Warsaw to threaten Russia for improved treatment of their race.

Berlin The Straatsburger Zeitung Russian Poland League of Israelita Warsaw Russia

Pugh abandons Republicans for Democratic principles in Ascension Parish

New Orleans October 16 E N Pugh chairman of the Ascension Parish Republican Committee repudiates the party and embraces Democratic principles.

New Orleans E. N. Pugh Ascension Parish

Spanish Warship to Represent Spain in New York

Ferrol dispatch reports Spain will send the iron clad Charles V to the naval gathering in New York on December 21 as a representation of the nation. The decision follows Madrid's approval of a diplomatic naval display.

Arkansas G. L. Nichols Liow Hin MaAmien County Madrid Ferrol Charles V Spain New York

Court Martial Leniency Provokes Public Outcry

Berlin October 13 public indignation rises over Corporal Stoffman’s lenient sentence for brutal conduct at court martial. The Kaiser likely orders a retrial to address the controversy.

Berlin Stoffman

Kaiser Orders Prussia Schools Closed In Declared Autumn Military Day

Berlin October 13 Kaiser Wilhelm provoked offense by ordering all Prussia schools closed on the day of a major autumn military event.

Kaiser Berlin Kaiser Wilhelm Prussia

Kodol Digestive Cure Promises Relief From Indigestion

Advertises Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that helps the stomach digest all wholesome foods and overcomes indigestion and stomach troubles. Claims starvation weakens the body and that the product makes the stomach sweet. Sold by Houseworth Bros.

Kodol Houseworth Bros

Eaton Elected President of Sioux City Stock Yards

F L Eaton of Sioux City has been chosen as president of the Sioux City Stock Yards company. A four percent dividend on preferred stock was declared.

Sioux City Stock Yards Sioux City Iowa F. L Eaton Sioux City Stock Yards Company

Fireman Dies in Crash Near Indianapolis

In an early morning head on collision on the Pennsylvania road just east of town, the train No. 18 wrecked and a yard engine demolished. Fireman Agachen was killed in the wreck.

Indianapolis Ind Pennsylvania Road Agachen

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Praise From Lafayetta User

A reader from Lafayette Indiana praises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for their gentle effect without gripe or sickness. The testimonial says other pills upset the stomach while Early Risers cleanse and refresh.

DeWitt Bob Moore Lafayetta Ind

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