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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1901
Page
3
From Samokov the Rev. George D Marsh reports Ellen M Stone remains sequestered in a mountain village. He says brigands are widespread but fear and sympathy keep villagers silent. He notes modern brigands are chivalrous cut throwers and quotes a Turkish minister on kidnapping.
This short homemaking note promotes Jell O as a quick no bake dessert option. It highlights two minute preparation, cooling time, and lists lemon orange raspberry and strawberry flavors. Available at grocers for 10 cents.
Washington proceeds toward closing as Admiral Schley readies to testify this week. Captain Clarke of the Oregon is expected to give a detailed Santiago battle account, while Wells and other officers corroborate Cook’s testimony against Sigsbee and the alleged perjury plot. The inquiry aims to vindicate Schley.
United States ambassador to Great Britain Joseph H. Choate arrives aboard the Philadelphia from Southampton with Gen. Francis V. Greene and Jievi P. Morton. Choate declines to discuss treaties or the canal question, saying he will remain in New York until New Year and then confer with the president and Secretary Hay in Washington. A. W. Evarts accompanies him to the pier and mentions Stockbridge, Massachusetts as Evarts summer home.
Advices from Samar report a renewed effort to quell rebel activity with a relentless campaign. General Hughes and General Smith lead operations as thousands of malcontents flee to nearby islands. Reinforcements including 300 Marines aboard the New York and Wampatuck have sailed to bolster troops, while conspirators including a priest and the presidente are among those arrested.
Chicago Oct 21 jury exonerated officials of the Kankakee insane asylum in the inquest into B J Colbys death at the asylum Oct 8 The verdict held bruises on Colbys body did not cause death but were inflicted in life The case prompted calls for further investigation by the state board of charities.
Frank W. Hackett assistant secretary of the navy will retire from office soon and resume his practice in Washington. The report notes Hackett plans to return to private life after serving in the administration.
Five firemen were knocked from a thirty five foot ladder during a fierce Chicago building fire, later rescued from burning debris. Names listed include Charles Barnes, Lieutenant James Carroll, William Kiley, John Zimmerman, with injuries ranging from sprains and lacerations to head and face injuries. The building and leather stock were a total loss, valued at 110000 dollars, owned by Drainage Trustee Frank Wenter.
In Kenton Ohio on October 21 a stranger tried to lure 64 year old Bert Smith son of a US Express agent from a street, offering pictures and attempting to lift him. The boy struggled free and ran, the father pursued but the stranger escaped. Earlier two weeks ago an attempt to abduct 7 year old Harvey Ballard was blamed on gypsies.
The October 21 meeting of sulphite manufacturers in Boston confirmed plans for a United Box Board and Paper Company. The new concern will have about 10 million dollars in capitalization with preferred stock assigned to plant owners. Valuation will rely on average mill earnings over the past three years, with unproductive mills paid in common stock.
Buffalo N Y Oct 21 New England's building at the Pan American exposition burned with its rich furnishings historic oil paintings and other valuables all destroyed The structure cost 30000 while losses to contents are estimated at 100000 The fire was discovered at 1110 and by 12 o'clock the building was ashes it was one of the finest state buildings on the Exposition grounds
Brainerd Minnesota October 21 Deputy U S Marshal Joseph Langdon arrived with two Indians John and Thomas Garbo in custody They allegedly threatened to scalp him but the arrest went forward The Garbos faced charges of breaking quarantine and resisting an officer about sixty smallpox cases were claimed among the group
Laura Howard of Chicago writes that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash relieved eight months of pain swelling dizziness and insomnia. She believes doctors guess with complex female ailments and urges other women to seek the remedy. The note offers advice from Mrs Pinkham at Ly an Mass and includes a $5000 forfeit for non genuine testimonial.
Earl C Brown of Leadville travels to Kenosha to trace his mother Mrs James Brown who vanished from Ashland Avenue more than 28 years ago. Neighbors found the cottage empty with dresses left on the bed suggesting possible foul play or murder, but the case remains unsolved.
A Tangier dispatch to the London Times reports the sultan plans to reform the Moorish prison system. Prisoners face harsh confinement with chains, lack of shade water and sanitation, and arbitrary arrests. Inspectors will report conditions and officials will supply rations to inmates.
Fifteen Mexican artillery officers, led by Col. Luna excepted, depart for Antwerp en route to Le Creusot to study French ordnance production and handling. They will spend two years at the factory, where Mexican guns will be sourced to replace former German models. Col. Tana lauds the army’s strength and Mexico’s peaceful, prosperous state as Col. Luna reports President Diaz in good health after a long predeparture talk.
Rev. Dr. William Copley Winslow announces London committee votes to present the Field Columbian Museum with the gold bar found in the royal tombs at Abydos. An exact facsimile is in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. The five inch bar bears the name Alia and has a hole near the top whose purpose is debated by experts.
Captain Strand of the Santa Ana reports finding a deep sea mine of unusual richness near Port Towns send, Washington after weigh anchor at Nome. A mud sample yielded small gold nuggets, the largest valued at one dollar. The vessel lay in six fathoms of water offshore as the captain noted potential for a large yield with a deep sea dredge.
Charles H Hilbert of Concord Township Elkhart County Indiana announces a plan to apply for a license to sell intoxicating liquors on premises in Elkhart City. The request, filed with the Elkhart County Board of Commissioners, specifies sale for consumption on site in a Main Street building described in detail.
Shanghai reports accuse Chinese officials led by Li Hung Chang of diverting funds raised in the United States for Shenshi famine relief. The China Times asks American papers to reveal how donations to Rev. Timothy Richards and Rev. Arthur Smith were handled.
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