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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1903
Page
4
A long Sunday column argues immortality hinges on mental purification and brain-cell energy guided by prayer. It portrays soul-power as essential to salvation, condemns self-righteous prayer, and urges humble, sincere effort to align brain activity with God’s guidance.
Henry Watterson argues before the Hamilton Club that negro suffrage is a failure due to southern white opposition and black inequality. The piece notes northern resistance to disfranchisement and a push to curb southern congressional representation as amendments are challenged.
The United States court of appeals rules the Northern Securities railroad merger violates the Sherman Antitrust Act, a surprise to the country and to financiers tied to the merger. The Sherman Act has been on the statute books since 1890, and this marks the first successful government prosecution.
Essay argues happiness cannot be pursued or bought but arises from a contented, upright mind. True happiness requires conscience, inner peace, and victory over selfish desires before it can be found.
The Vanderbilts reportedly bought all Easter lilies in New York for Reginald Vanderbilt’s wedding. He then allegedly horsewhipped a photographer who tried to take his picture while he was out with his fiancée, an act condemned as brutal and unwarranted and meriting prosecution.
A frail Chicago salesman, invited upstairs at the Commercial saloon, lost over 1000 dollars in a craps game after drink, was swindled into signing 905 dollars in checks, and a 400 dollar diamond ring was stolen. The case, though clear, was settled out of court and the swindlers went unpunished, prompting calls for better prosecution.
The piece condemns gambling tied to professionals and argues it damages young men by destroying trust and honesty. It calls for stronger city action to suppress gambling dens and praises the council’s efforts to curb the vice.
The piece cites Indiana Democratic platform clubs promoting free silver and influencing the Democratic delegation for a Bryan aligned nomination. It comments on tax and utility issues, child labor critique, wages, and calls for continuing anti trust crusades as Northern Securities is used as political leverage.
Fragmentary note suggests glass makers in Illinois intensify efforts amid labor disputes. No clear details on parties, dates, or outcomes are readable.
Porto Rico imposes a time limit on public utility franchises with no perpetual grants and requires capitalists to pay for and allow amendments to their franchises. The policy contrasts with recent local practice of granting electric franchises via executive action and could interest city leaders.
The piece argues strong groups oppose the President's view that it is parents duty to bear children. A lowly worker criticizes marriage and childbearing among the poor as a crime against the race, likening the ignorant to animals. The article also notes public interest in the U S court of appeals ruling dissolving the Northern Securities Company and its impact on big trusts.
The Holland strike ended after an aging socialist leader advised against continuing the action. The anti strike law, which triggered the dispute, remains in effect and the country of tulips and canals is expected to return to normal conditions.
A combine of Armour Cudahy Hammond Swift and Co Schwarzscheid Sulzberger has mailed Missouri Supreme Court a draft for 27186 to cover fines and costs for violating the state anti trust law. Missouri appears first state to break up a trust and enforce fine collection, a feat Indiana would welcome with loud rejoicing.
The essay argues life usefulness lies in balancing wealth and knowledge with conscience. It warns against endless money making or relentless study, claiming such extremes shrink intellect and harm happiness. It urges broadening minds and respecting others to live rightly.
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