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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
4
The Weekly Truth is published every Thursday afternoon with the latest foreign and local news. Subscriptions delivered to any post office in the United States or Canada cost $1.00 per year.
The arrival of American cruisers Brooklyn and San Francisco at Beirut is hailed as prudent and timely by Indianap olis Journal and others. European powers relied on Admiral Cotton for protection of consulates, and his steady readiness to deploy 500 men allegedly stabilized the situation and enhanced U S prestige.
The article reviews corn as an alternative fuel amid high coal prices and miner strikes. Nebraska agricultural tests show corn yields significant energy compared with coal, but practical use requires specialized furnaces and automatic stokers to ensure complete combustion and manageable firing.
The Pennsylvania Railroad conducted 25 mile scale tests showing a fastest engine with eight coaches could not exceed 95.1 mph on a descending grade. By removing coaches until engine alone, the limit remained 95.1 mph, casting doubt on prior 100 mph claims. Chicago Record-Herald notes reliability concerns.
The Toledo Blade notes that New York Labor Day parade participation dropped to 9000 amid protests over convicted extortionist Sam Parks. Unions refused to march behind him, distancing themselves to condemn his methods and protect the labor cause.
The navy department issued an order declaring The Star Spangled Banner the national anthem and directing all officers and men to stand at attention when played unless on duty. Other proposed tunes like America Yankee Doodle and Hail Columbia are discussed regarding their claimed national status.
Chicago Tribune notes that the Star Spangled Banner is chosen as national anthem despite its English melody and rowdy history. It traces its origins from To Anacreon in Heaven to Adams and Liberty Jefferson and Liberty and Fort McHenry with Francis Scott Key finalizing the words in 1814.
M Frame of Col Davis farm 4 1 2 miles NW of Goshen was struck by lightning after noon storm while trying to enter a light wagon in front of Poyser grocery on North Main Street. He was thrown into the gutter and the horse bolted until William Miser with Frame halted the runaway.
Northern Indiana towns lure Chicago manufacturers with land grants and cash bonuses. LaPorte offers a six acre tract and 35000 in incentives to attract a piano plant employing about 300 workers, promising 1000 population growth upon relocation.
Twenty five years ago Joel P Heatwole started a paper in Middlebury Elkhart county a small railroad free town He grew the paper into a success sold it and moved to Minnesota where he was elected to Congress several times and is now a candidate for United States senator The piece highlights the potential of a country editor and notes Heatwole's career trajectory
Nathan Rankin faces imminent trial for the murder of Grocer John M. Koonsman in South Bend. Mallory and Boone received life sentences. Boone has since died.
Ralph Mc Bride, 17, died from injuries linked to a spring initiation into a Bluffton high school secret society. The incident left Mc Bride with leg bone injury, later leading to septic inflammation. Nine students were indicted by the grand jury in connection with the affair.
A health themed piece notes constant internal struggle between harmful factors like poor diet and stress and healing forces such as sunshine rest and nourishment. It extols Scott's Emulsion as a strong aid in fighting illness and supporting well being.
A Marion fan names Moffit and Carbinier as pitchers, Tieman and Oesdick as catchers, Pickett left field, Curtis center, Coggswell right, Beecher shortstop, Sally third, Spangler first, Mack second. The lineup features top bats Curtis and Coggswell and other league stars ready to challenge major teams after practice. Also notes OLeary joins Denver club, talks post season Boston versus Pittsburgh, and contract timing with Captain Collins and President Killilea.
Manager Bacon of the Troy baseball team announces the sale of Archie Marshall to Manager Selee of the Chicago Nationals. Marshall is a speedy outfielder and strong hitter in the New York State league, batting in the .300 class.
At season end four Rock Island players receive tryouts with major teams. Graham the pitcher will join the Chicago National League club. Dickey the first baseman and Case the pitcher head to the next level with another organization.
The Terre Haute Tribune mocks alleged game selling by the Terre Haute club to the Railroaders. President Smith vows to fire any man found selling a game for fifteen dollars, noting prior limits and promising to tighten trust enforcement as the market remains firm.
Federal grand jury probes postal cases hear from witnesses including a former assistant attorney general who was once postmaster general. Inspectors report substantial evidence against a top figure, with several indictments expected and actions aimed to finish cases by month’s end. Substations in Chicago face possible abolition, drawing protest from Rep. Mann citing large business and small salaries.
Washington on September 16 Secretary Moo disapproves the fadness of a policy measure. The terse bulletin notes a change in stance on a federal program, signaling potential shifts in administration priorities and funding eligibility.
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw orders withdrawal of government deposits from all banks already designated as United States depositories. He will not approve new depositories unless they keep current circulation levels, aiming to curb bank circulation amid high United States bond prices.
The Treasury Department has increased the Indianapolis federal building contract by 232,592 dollars for north front interior finish and approaches. Ninety days extra time are granted to complete the project.
Raynor, 74, a Civil War veteran and well known Waukesha resident, was killed when struck by a car in Pocatello Idaho while visiting his sons on September 16.
Strong testimonial from Deshler Ohio dated Jan 6 1903 praising Gilmore Tic Oil for fast relief and consistent good results. Customer Chadwick WY plans to buy more when business improves. Price listed at 50 cents a bottle. Gilmore's Headache Powders advertised as reliable and sold by Thomas' Drug Store.
Opening sale of lots in the new town of McClelland Pottowattomie County on Omaha extension of the Chicago Great Western railway set for Tuesday Sept 22. Special trains from Fort Dodge and Council Bluffs offer $1 round trip fares with full particulars obtainable by mailing Edwin B Magill Fort Dodge.
Winona the long distance pigeon owned by Harry Lathrope completed an 1008 mile flight from Abilene Texas to Warsaw in 16 days the second 1000 mile feat this season. Earlier a 9 day 1000 mile run nearly set a world distance record. Whitehead another of Lathrope’s birds also returned from an 800 mile second flight this season.
Weather bureau summary reports Sept 14 as an exceedingly wet period for Missouri Mississippi valleys and upper lakes, with drought intensifying in the Southern states and Ohio. Corn in most belts safe from frost, except in Iowa northern Missouri and eastern Nebraska where ripening is slow. wheat and grain damaged by rain in the West and Pacific Northwest. cotton shedding and rust widespread in central and eastern districts.
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