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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1900

Page

4

Pay Up and Get Both Papers at One Price

Advertises a combined subscription offer linking Weekly Truth and Farm Journal for multiple years. Promises to convert 8 and 6 new subscribers with a joint rate, appealing to old subscribers to pay in advance for a year and extend for several years. Describes both papers as practical progressive and widely circulated among reputable readers.

Farm Journal

Senate Hears Call for Clean House Cleaning

The remark urges the Senate to conduct a thorough and first class housecleaning to spare the country from disgrace, implying a need for reform and accountability at the highest legislative level.

Senate

McKinley Era Papers Praise and Pay for Print Fame

A brief fragment notes that many republican papers spend heavily on paper and write learned pieces praising McKinley era blessings, highlighting media enthusiasm and expense in the political writing milieu.

McKinleyiaui

Treasury Surplus Silence Sparks Inquiry in Two Papers

Inquiries arise over a treasury surplus as the Geuen Times and LaPorte Herald have offered no recent coverage. Analysts and readers question whether officials are withholding details or delaying disclosure.

Geuen Times LaPorte Herald

South Bend Merchant Promises Shoes to Dabe Born in 1900

A South Bend merchant who offered a pair of shoes to every Dabe born in 1900 faces one condition and rejects B theory. The notice highlights the unusual promotion and the merchant’s stated terms in early 1900s prose.

South Bend

Trusts Push Prices Then Shutter Mills Amid Prosperity Claims

William McKinley maps a pattern of high prices and halted construction by trusts, leading to mill closures under the banner of prosperity. He condemns this as a false prosperity and calls for action against the stagnation.

Wm. McK

Roosevelt declines GOP VP nomination amid shaky selection

Governor Roosevelt 643 strongly rejects the Republican vice presidential bid. Senator Fairbanks remains the seventeenth choice for the unclear honor, highlighting the frail consensus within the party.

Gov Roosevelt Senator Fairbanks

Senator Kurrow Vindicated by Clark Incident

Hazen Pingree says Kurrow's election cost 250000 in lumber trust funds and the Clark incident vindicates senate dignity.

Kurrow’s Hazen Pingree Clark Senate

Republicans oppose unchanged Elkhart city committee

The Republican stance targets the Democratic party in Elkhart for keeping the same city committee. It notes the committee’s services have been highly satisfactory and implies political tension over leadership continuity.

Elkhart

Where are the dinner pails and smok ing chimneys now

A fragment reflecting on industrial decline lists full dinner pails and smok ing chimneys once praised by Republican orators. It evokes a judged downturn after trust-driven factory closures and questions the current state of labor and production.

Trust

Mr Brick of South Band Might Be News Tie

In a quiet period the Goshen News and the Review are urged to note that after next November he may become known as Mr. Brick of South Band. The remark hints at a social or naming development without detailing events or dates.

Goshen News Mr. Brick South Band

Shutting of Steel Trusts Impacts Indian Workmen

The lockout of about one thousand Indian workers at Anderson and Newcastle drew close scrutiny as the dispute over steel trusts continued. Officials and workers watched the actions with rising concern as production and employment faced disruption.

Anderson Newcastle Willbs

South Bend Tribune on honor in changing mind

The South Bend Tribune argues it is really dishonorable for a man to change his mind. It contrasts its stance with Indianapolis Journal opinions on pending political problems and notes northern Indian communities should exert more mental effort.

Bryan South Bend Tribune the Tribune Indianapolis Journal

Thomas UO and Mark Nanna Clash Over Eviction

A fraternal dispute centers on Thomas UO and Mark Nanna opposing Clark. A man faces eviction due to concerns about his personal fitness in the eyes of the fraternity.

Thommaas UO Mark Nanna Clark Worthias

Republicans Realize Democrats Likely To Win Local Seat

Mrs. Brick remains committed to the Porto Rico position as hints fail to yield results. The district Republicans now sense that electing a Democrat is the only viable path forward.

Brick Porto Rico

Goshen Allege Truth Unearths Rooster’s Return

The article notes a revived claim about a democratic rooster once thought dead. It describes the bird as never buried and reappearing after a period of involuntary retirement, described in lively terms as a refreshed presence.

Indiana Republicans Build Platform in Washington

SenaTor Hanna is kind to have the Indiana republican platform con structed in Washington. The promoters of benevolent assimilation in these parts are kept very busy without the labor of platform making.

Hanna Washington

Goshen City Tickets Backed as Good Men

Debates persist as Ejitor Eldrigde of the Middlebury Independent argues both Goshen city tickets include commendable men, drawing rebuttals from the Goshen Democrat and the Times and News.

Goshen

Absence of Reed in Speaker’s Chair Grips Congress

Republican lawmakers grow more mindful of Thomas B. Reed missing from the speaker’s chair as Democrats voice that a public misfortune has occurred.

Thomas B. Reed

Republican Committeeman Visits San Francisco Forecasts McKinley Nomination

An Associated Press dispatch notes a Republican national committeeman in San Francisco predicts William McKinley will secure the party’s nomination and win the presidency. The report signals GOP confidence amid campaign activity.

Associated Press Republican Nations San Francisco McKinley

Goshen News Examines Admiral Davey Presidential Bid

The Goshen News notes the only reason Admiral Davey appears a candidate is his guard's gain of 10,000 for service. The piece questions sincerity and hints at limited backing from Gouads.

Goshen Davey Igs Esnss

Senate urged to act on Clark retirement and Quay case

Lawmakers urged swift action after Clark retires prompting calls for early and favorable attention to Mr. Quay. The plea stresses the Senate should fulfill duties and avoid complacency.

United Senate Clark Quay

Republicans settle vice presidential pick with Hanna's plan

Republican editors fret over their vice presidential choice but Marcus Hanna of Ohio will decide, ensuring no weather delays. The note signals Hanna handling the matter and a prompt timetable.

Marcus Hanna Ohio

Democracy yields few mayor wins in April polls

The Tut Wabash Plaindealer notes that only one or two mayors were elected in fifty prominent cities during April elections, reflecting its low regard for readers’ intelligence.

Tut Wabash Plaindealer Democratic Party Plaindealer

Fort Wayne urged to keep Dissell poisoning case alive

The Fort Wayne police and local newspapers are urged to continue pursuing the Dissell poisoning case. The aria of memory should not let the suspect escape attention, and ongoing reporting is called for to ensure a full search remains active.

Fort Wayne

Beveridge Signs Then Turns Focus to Lands Abroad

The article notes Senator Beveridge signing and addressing issues in America before shifting full attention to overseas lands. It suggests older critics see him as a strong constitutional lawyer and imply the benefit of quiet contemplation prior to international diplomacy.

Beveridge America

Col Bryan’s Philippine Policy Echoes Declaration of Independence

The Indianapolis Journal questions what Col. Bryan would run up in the Philippines and notes he is willing to follow the Declaration of Independence and let the governed decide the issue.

The Indianapolis Journal Fisg Col. Bryan Philippines

Dr Hurty Warns on Summer Diseases of Children

Dr. Hurty of Indianapolis as secretary of the state board of health threatens to issue another address warning parents against summer diseases of children. He is described as having become worse than a feared bogie man.

Hurty Indianapolis Board of Health State Board of Health

Congress weighs tax repeal on select articles

The Goshen Times and LaPorte Herald urge removal of revenue taxes on certain items and call for swift action against promoters, arguing the surplus should grow per cited papers.

Congress Goshen Times LaPorte Herald

American Bar Association Considers Concelebration Proposal

The Indianapolis Sentinel reports the American Bar Association proposing concelebrants John Aarshall day on February 1, 1901. A suggestion urges printing Senator Beveridge's definition of implied powers on cards for audience distribution to aid discussion.

John Aarshall Senator Beveridge Indianapolis Sentinel

Campaign Manager Sets Price to Crush Trusts

Marx Hanna, Canton campaign chief, asks six million to fund a monopolistic effort while trusts could flood the Republican campaign committee with wealth to secure victory and defeat opponents.

Marx Hanna Canton Republican Campaign Committee

Closed mills hit by trust control spark jobless wave

Thousands of workers laid off as twelve wire mills shut down under trust control. The sudden layoffs test the pace of prosperity as unemployment soars and the Republican stump speaker faces the immediate task of addressing the crisis.

Epesaker

Bynum’s Loyalty Asked as Perks Are Cut

The passage questions Mr. Bynum’s loyalty to the Republican party amid reductions in promised benefits while noting he received what the contract granted. It asks what he values more than perquisites, implying a critique of his political calculus.

Bynum Republican Party

Brick not likely to be beaten in twelfth district

The article notes that Congressmen Brick will not be defeated by twelfth district voters this fall and that responsibility for defeating him lies with thirteenth district voters, as Democrats and Republicans alike show dissatisfaction.

Gosden News Truth Brick

Review Defends Litigation Statement Amid Public Debate

The Review explains its previous remark about lawsuits and says local lawyers view the phrase litigations in the complaint as a new idea. It expresses regret that property owners had to rely on these allegations in the dispute.

Waite Congressman Brick Faces Loss Amid Sandwich Islands Study

Congressman Brick has spent time studying the history and condition of the Sandwich Islands to decide governance. Many heathen in the twelfth Indiana district have broken away, making his political position precarious. He is expected to drift into obscurity after the next election.

Waite Brick Sandwich Islands Indiane

Republican Review Endorses Barneman Godfrey Wood Cotwall

The Review speaks for the party endorsing Herman Barneman Byron C Godfrey Julius D Wood and A L Cotwall. It notes Willard Dane J B Moyer and A B Felthouse are bearable only if they follow the others directives.

Herman Barneman Byron C. Godfrey Julius D. Wood A. L Cotwall Willard Dane J. B. Moyer A. B. Felthouse

Republican conventions Clash in Indiana At Valparaiso Endorses All

Report contrasts Valparaiso convention with Elkhart where no endorsements occurred. Valparaiso endorsed McKinley administration Governor Mount and praised Senators Fairbanks Beveridge and Representative Crumpacker. The piece urges the message to reach all.

Valparaiso Elkhart McKinley Gov. Mount Fairbanks Beveridge Crumpacker Congress

Burrows versus Clark in Senate Fight Ties to Lumber Trust

The piece argues Senator Burrows opposed Quay's admission yet owes his seat to lumber trust funds. It claims Clark funded his own campaign and sought the Senate as his sole aim, presenting Clark as safer and a better citizen than Burrows.

Burrows Quay United States Senate Lumber Trust Clark Montana

Surplus in treasury sparks party critique from GaPorte Herald and Goshen Times

The GaPorte Herald and the Goshen Times celebrate a national treasury surplus while arguing against higher taxes. They claim the public funds come from the people and warn that further taxation is improper, noting stamp users understand the source of the surplus.

Tue GaPorte Herald Goshen Times National Treasury Democratic Party United States

Indiana Delegation Comments On Porto Hiesa Tariff

Hon Wilson Roose returns to Goshen after talks with the Tuiana delegation in Washington. Brisk et al claim the common people cannot understand the tariff issue and will oppose until after next November, remaining stubborn in ignorance.

Wilson Roose Goshen Tuiana Washington Jes Brisk

Editor's warning woes color Elkhart Review's stance

The Elkhart Review editor grows pessimistic over Porto Rican policy and GOP disregard. He withdraws as a candidate and urges Republican managers to prepare for the state convention, while criticizing the Democrats in strong terms.

Elkhart Review

Satisfaction Found Among The Woman Suffragists

The text notes complete satisfaction is among the suffragists with older women more enthusiastic. It mentions Chairman Hornley listening closely but failing to hear a rumble from Elk Hart.

Hornley Elkhart

Work Together For Mutual Prosperity Between South Bend And Elkhart

A Chicago style telegraph editorial urges South Bend residents to support local factory growth and not lose plants to Elkhart. It notes Elkhart’s rapid building and full employment, praises high wages, and argues cooperation over rivalry will boost regional prosperity, benefiting both cities and surrounding farms.

South Bend Chicago Elkhart Ian United States Elkhari Enquirer Elkbert Eikhart Indiana Heikhart South Band

Don’t Be Funny or False Keep Truth Front And Center

An old newspaper snippet urges honesty in advertising and promotes Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin as a cure for stomach trouble. It notes Judge Higgle’s Berry Book by Wilmer Atkinson Co and reports a court sale in Clinton township where 70 acres sold for 2730 cash. A plat for Uttne’s ficat addition to Nappanee (25 lots) is recorded with Recorder Peddycord.

Judge Higgle Barry Wilmer Atkinson Co Philadelphia Uttne Peddycord

Doan's Kidney Pills End Kidney Weakness, Mother Says

A mother testifies that her six year old daughter improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Houseworth Bros drugstore. The ad claims kidney weakness in children and praises Doan's Kidney Pills and Doan's Ointment for itching skin and related ailments with a mail order offer from Foster Milz Co Buff Jr N.

Wach Tor Whitten Losukh Galger Pollut Childran Gundenti Ab Hikhart Geo, Swarts North Main Street Doalan Foster MilLurz Co Buff Jr. N

Five Injured by Tornado Near Concordia Missouri

A tornado west of Concordia Lafayette county injures five people, one fatally, and damages homes and barns. The Bergman residence occupied by Henry Meyer is destroyed along with Robert Hendricks’ house and several barns. Livestock losses and extensive property damage are reported.

Lexington Concordia Lafayette County IxJohn Krown Luetzen John Meyers Henry Martin Bergman Henry Meyer Robert Hendricks

District office manager positions advertised in state

A notice offers several district office managers to represent the author in their counties. Pay is $600 yearly, with weekly installments. Applicants should mail a self addressed stamped envelope to L. A. Park at 320 Caxton Building, Chicago.

Luclose L. A. Park Caxton Building Chicaro

Marshall Field’s Nephew Weds in Baltimore

Society guests fill Brookland Wood in Green Spring valley for the wedding of Miss Sarah Carroll Brown daughter of George Brown to Stanley Field of Chicago. The ceremony conducted by Rev W H Powers at Trinity Church Towson. Best man Norman Field of England. The bride is sister of Mrs W W Keith of Chicago and Stanley Field is a nephew of Marshall Field of Chicago.

Marshall’ Field Baltimore Sarah Carroll Brown George Brown Brookland Wood Stanley Field Chicago W. H. Powers Trinity Church Towson Green Spring Valley Norman Field England W. W. Keith Mr. Field Marshall Field

Dr Caldwalli's Syrup Pepsin Sold At Thomas Drug Store

An advertisement promises Dr Caldwalli's Syrup Pepsin provides value for constipation indigestion and related stomach troubles with a money back guarantee. The copy emphasizes that price does not affect the quality and urges purchases at Thomas drug store.

Dr. Caldwalli Thomas’ Drug Store

Rioting in Castle Canfield Tyrone Over Music Band

Serious disturbance at Castle Canfield Tyrone as armed mob attacked the village. Rioters fired shots smashed windows wrecked Orange Hall and several houses. Police arrived too late to prevent damage and several arrests were made.

Belfast Castle Canfield County of Tyrone Orange Hall

J Buchter Offers Tea Coffee and Groceries

J Buchter of Middlebury Street carries a full line of tea and coffee and a complete line of groceries for local shoppers.

J. Buchter Middlebury Street

Local Advertisements Highlighted Retailers Around Town

Goldmans Drug Store opposite Post Office offers complete departments and a range of goods. W H Mann Lumber Yard sells building materials and varnishes including O Briens fine varnishes. Carlin Turkish Bath and tar vapor bath advertised for ailments. Fedder Bros at 608 Ltarrison Street promote groceries boots and shoes. Pabst Milwaukee beer featured at Schmidt's opposite station with wines liquors and cigars.

W H. Mann O'Brien W. H. Mann Fedder Bros Ltarrison Street

Seven Room House For Sale On North Sixth Street

A new seven room house is for sale on North Sixth Street, listed by Martin and Amidon. The listing highlights the property location and the fresh build status.

North Sixth Street Martin & Amidon

Local Ads Highlight Snipe Cigars and Lot of Merch

Page features F Leusch Snipe cigars as top choice sold by retailers. Cooke the photographer advertises full line of spring waists and drapes with modern mounts. Elkheart millinery store invites ladies to new goods and trading stamps. Korn Jenkins urges shoppers at 118 Frank Street. Schreiber & Son touts cornices skylights steel ceilings and store fronts. W E Smith offers jewelry card writing and music dealing and Wellington typewriter agency.

Cooke Korn & Jenkins Frank Street Schreiber & Son Main Street

Farm Journal and Weekly Truth Offer Bundle

Advertisement invites subscribers to a five year term from late 1900 through 1904 for Farm Journal and Weekly Truth. New and old readers can pay for a year ahead and receive both papers for the price of one with a call to pay up.

Farm Journal Truth

Four Perish in the Flames at New Castle Tenement

A large tenement near Rock Point in New Castle, Pennsylvania, housing Italian and African American families, was consumed by fire. Four people died including David Abiatte and his three nephews Joseph Pastelle and Erwin Abiatte. many others escaped by jumping from windows. Cause of the blaze is under investigation.

New Castle Rock Point David Abiatte Joseph, Pastelle Erwin Abiatte

Miller and Jessup Harness Goods Ad

A brief ad offers affordable buggy gear and harness from Miller and Jessup. They stock horse furnishing goods at low prices, inviting customers to shop.

Miller & Jessup

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Farm Journal Years Herbert Douglas W. BE. Lug Eustacia Burns Williar Curtis George Kuln Richard Chester Hay Lexet General Alger Dewey Hmanusi Warner Martha Glick Joseph D. Miller Clinton Township DP. J C. Ayer Lowell Mass Missouri Ireland John Wambach South Main Street O. E. Holland Holland D. N Lieb F. G. Shaw’s Clauss C. E. Crang & Co Kesler Bros Goldman’s Drug Store Carlin Pabst Milwaukee Schmidt’s, Opp. L. S. & M. S. Pass Cigara Godfrey & Wiengood N. D. Graham E. G. Krienke’s Union F. Leusch W. E. Smith Wellington Eusin Pate Sbetger Bros Thomas Drug Store Main and Marion Streets Stewart Stephens & Son
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