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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1903
Page
6
In Berwick Nebraska area robbery at a small state bank occurred just after 3 am. Four robbers restrained residents at gunpoint while two others loaded cash from the vault and fled east. Total deposits of 2688 dollars with 40 cents in pennies left. No suspects yet.
Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured her misery from indigestion and restored appetite. The ad touts natural digestive juices and tonic properties and notes Houseworth Bros. sell the product.
Gov Taft wired the war department to oppose union demands over the dismissal of foreman George Tracy at the insular printing bureau. Evidence suggests Tracy failed to fulfill appointment obligations and neglected to teach Filipinos the printing trade.
Detroit October 15 Wayne Circuit Court Judge Donovan ruled that certified checks totaling 662000 against Frank C. Andrews, former City Savings Bank vice president, are invalid. The checks, drawn on the bank and certified by an employee, were issued while Andrews’ account was heavily overdrawn and he is imprisoned in Jackson for misappropriating funds.
Nathan Rankin, last of three suspects in the killing of John Koonsman, a South Bend grocer, was found guilty of second degree murder. Judge Rich ter imposed a life term and Rankin was taken to the northern prison. Rankin, Englewood High School graduate, has Chicago parents.
Edward Martin aged 60, reportedly murdered, was found in a shallow lake near Hennepin. Disappeared about a month ago after his team was discovered on a public road. Coroner's jury says a deep cut behind the right ear occurred before the body entered the water. Martin, a wealthy old bachelor.
Fragment from a historical ad copy highlights DeWitt’s Salve claiming relief for burns, bruises, cuts, and bleeding. Notes its use on skin complaints and itching without detailing usage instructions.
A Mishawaka correspondent notes a crowd drawn to an accident scene between street and avenue while railway layoffs hint at broader industry pullbacks. The same paper runs long pieces on road congestion a car shortage and rail freight strain, raising questions about whether the papers furnish conflicting testimony on national campaign shadows and economic strain.
A visiting official lauds Pacific coast business and ongoing growth driven by climate, electrical energy, fuel oil, and irrigation. He notes California’s vast room for population, cheap land, and rising home values with colonist rates from Chicago and Missouri River points. California books available via Southern Pacific agents.
The Great Western Railway townsite department announces an October 27 auction of lots at Wightman Calhoun county Iowa. Special provisions include a one fare round trip from all stations to Fort Dodge and excursion trains from Fort Dodge at 9 30 a m and Omaha at 6 20 a m on sale day. For details write E B Magill manager townsite department Co G W Ry Fort Dodge Ia.
Bryson B. Blake aged 56 died after about sixteen weeks of paralysis in Racine Wisconsin. He was the eldest son of T S Blake a Racine founder who died earlier leaving a fortune near one million dollars.
Ann Arbor Michigan October 17 Dr Jonathan Taft a leading national dentist and founder and longtime dean of the University of Michigan dental department has died.
S W Nichols editor of the Jacksonville Journal donates $10,000 to Jacksonville to establish and maintain a public park in the community. The gift aims to create a lasting green space and support local recreation and beauty.
Telegram from Owl Creek Idaho spreads word of W D Cross discovery of rich gold quartz and placers. Over 1500 prospectors and others depart Hamilton Montana for Owl Creek to stake claims after the news leaks through a store owner’s wife and a telephone call.
New York creditors of Joseph Leiter confirm his claim that he has nearly cleared the several million dollar wheat corner debts from his collapse years ago. Some attachments reduced balances, and the only remaining obligations are Chicago commissions alleged to be overcharged, with no grain trade debts outstanding.
Distressing kidney and bladder disease relieved in six hours by a claimed remedy sold by C. H. Leonard. The cure allegedly relieves bladder and back pain and urinary retention in both sexes with prompt action.
Charles M Schwab has dismissed all workers and halted construction on a planned 1 million dollar New York pleasure resort for underprivileged children. He informed superintendent John Donlan of the stop on October 8, leaving the site under a night watchman and a caretaker until operations resume.
Dayton Ohio October 17 The Union Veteran Legion closed its annual meeting by adopting a resolution denouncing plans to place a statue of Gen Robert E Lee in the Hall of Fame. The resolution says such an act would insult living Union soldiers and the memory of those who died.
Mr. Owen Dunn of Benton Ferry West Virginia suffered years of kidney and bladder trouble requiring up to a dozen nightly awakenings. He reports permanent relief after using Foley's Kidney Cure, with two bottles curing him. Sold at Fenton's drug store.
Dr. A. O. McGuire of Murphysboro Ill is placed under arrest charged with an attempt to murder Le Rendleman traveling man. Rendleman was attacked with a pair of scissors and is in critical condition.
The whaling steamer Humber reached St John’s for repairs after a 29 hour duel with a monster 110 foot whale off Cape Spear N F. The whale towed the ship at seven miles an hour while engines worked in reverse. The windlass and decks suffered heavy damage.
St. Louis plans a bread and milk trust by the St. Louis Food Product Company with 5.5 million dollars in capital. Options are secured on major dairies and large bakeries will be built to dominate the trade amid 500 firms competing. The plan aims to shorten wagon routes for better service and to force smaller dairies to cede by unprofitable expansion.
A newspaper notice urges attention to kidney function as the kidneys act as the body's sewer. It cites back pain from kidney issues and shares a testimonial from Phineas Mechling of 1310 Kenton Street who used Dean's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes by Foster & Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents.
In Ithaca New York on October 17 Mrs Sarah Fulton kissed her grandmother who died of typhoid fever and then fell ill herself with the same disease.
London reports the steamers Lord Antrim and Manchester collided in Belfast Lough. The Manchester sank but all crew were saved.
An 19th century style advertisement touts English Spavin Liniment to remove hard and soft lumps from horses and treat spavins splints ring bone and other equine ailments. It claims a bottle costs 59 cents or dollars and is warranted. The Leonard drug appears as the seller or manufacturer.
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