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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1906
Page
4
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A lively exchange between the South Bend Times and the Elkhart Review pits editors in a lengthy, wordy feud likened to a rooster fight. They debate wealth, philanthropy, socialism, and proposed national policies on tariffs and trusts, arguing over who holds influence and who should regulate big corporations.
A proposed one year suspension of duties on structural steel and building materials aims to show whether American or foreign produced steel offers lower prices for rebuilding San Francisco. Proponents call it an object lesson to compare costs after the great disaster, noting claims by steel makers and anxieties about price and supply.
A partial OCR fragment shows a call to rebuild San Francisco. It urges organized labor to be generous and not bar any class, aiming to raise up a new city swiftly from the ruins with collective effort.
Editorials praise Texas Governor's Galveston reconstruction commission and cite San Francisco Washington Houston as models. Authors argue a tariff commission of experts could replace partisan revision after noting Interstate Commerce Commission success.
The Indianapolis Sun notes Bryan has not sent his contribution to aid the Frisco sufferers. It explains the delay is not due to lack of sympathy but because he avoids sensationalism in charity.
Fort Wayne readers consider diverting San Francisco surplus to assist towns burned in the Philippines last week, noting the disaster was overlooked by the San Francisco calamity. The piece argues for a law admitting Philippine products free of duty as a just relief measure.
The Journal-Gazette notes growing momentum for electing U S senators by direct popular vote. Both major parties show preference for selecting senatorial nominees through the people.
Investigating committee urges reforms in the permanent school fund supervised by the state superintendent. It calls for the auditor of state to become the fund's fiscal agent, with full records, audits, and centralized control over collections, investments, and accretions.
The piece notes a Wis offering with rollicking humor and climactic scenes set in America. A Kansas City Star remark lauds Billy Kersands' Georgia Minstrel Company with genuine colored comedians. The Gilliss engagement features a large cast and broad, humorous interludes.
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