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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth published by Truth Publishing, House appears each Thursday afternoon and offers a national and international news digest. Subscriptions available for $1.00 per year delivered to any post office in the United States or Canada.
Wisconsin Governor LaFollette touts progress on three reform goals including direct primary tax equity and state rate regulation. A three member rate commission would fix rail charges pending court review with senate passage uncertain. The governor may resign as governor only if rate regulation passes. The piece notes his senate election and the push for federal control of rates.
The Chicago Record-Herald argues that cutting Newfoundland bait privileges harms New England and U S fisheries, noting 8 million dollar sea exports and 15 million from New England, with a possible summer to restore reciprocity if Newfoundland reconsiders in the fall.
A historical article questions claims that beef trusts benefit the public and promote modern business methods. It cites series of writings proclaiming the trusts as greatest in the world and references critics including Charles Howard Russell and others.
Former Judge Jenkins criticizes peaceful strikes as ineffective and advocates government by injunction. He argues compulsory arbitration is the safe method to avert labor troubles and urges arbitration by a properly organized tribunal for capital and labor disputes. Judge Tuley says he will arbitrate strikes with final decision.
An article rejects the idea that all men are born free and equal, arguing heredity shapes behavior via brain neurones. It notes inherited traits from ancestors can influence character and that upright citizens must actively restrain inherited tendencies to avoid being overpowered by a baneful heritage.
The railroad junket committee led by Secretary Taft plans to build at least 800 miles of track in the Philippines if conditions are favorable. Critics warn of international tensions and the risk of guaranteeing bonds for private enterprise by the U.S. government, given Cuba and Santo Domingo issues and Roosevelt era policy debates.
The note lists R. C. Barney of 314 Main St Elxhart and states that the above may be set at the Driving Park for an event or purpose referenced in the source.
The piece lampoons hoop skirts as abominations needing 50 yards of steel for volume and likens wearers to clothes pins on a balloon voyage. It notes the difficulty of sitting without tilting and argues men fear the enclosed air space increases distance from admirers, doubting their flattering effect.
Readable lines describe a death or illness linked to a severe cough. The text cites Sinamons of Casep Ta and a note about taking medicine, implying a fatal or tragic outcome tied to illness and medical treatment.
The Shanghai Mercury notes Japan must feed clothe and guard 30 000 Russian POWs in camps, with daily costs likely over 50 sen and yearly maintenance above 5 000 000 yen. Prisons would strain if port Arthur garrison prisoners join, while disease risk and high meat prices pressure Japanese finances and public order.
Kokomo-Lulu Usher, four, dies after choking on a grain of corn. Russiaville-Moses Jordan, carpenter, falls eight feet, crushed right leg. Jeffersonville-Andy Bulkley, 75, killed by a train. Logansport-Charley Smith loses both legs after box car incident. Ladoga-Governor Hanly to deliver address on Good Citizenship May 7. West Lafayette greenhouse robbed of Easter blooms. gardeners injured. Wayne-Friends say Rev. Ferdinand Koerdt is dying of Bright’s disease. South Bend-Adelbert Harris seeks receivership for Oliver Mining Co. headquarters. New Mexico holdings noted. Frankfort-will of Susan Egger under 100 words. Dawes commission judges appointed. Galveston-Joseph Dougherty convicted in circumstantial trial. South Bend-Mrs. Albert Murphy seeks police aid after buckshot attack by father-in-law. man injured. Fort Wayne stable alarm ends with horse’s throat cut. fire contained. New Albany-St. Paul’s Episcopal consecration Sunday. legacy funds alleviate debt. Peru-Thaddeus Miller disappears while wife packing. local building boom underway.
Advert gives a $100 reward for any failure to cure catarrh a constitutional disease claims Hall's Catarrh Cure works by improving blood and mucous surfaces and building constitution. Proponents back it with testimonials and offer, addresses F J Cheney Toledo Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The text notes that money sent by former citizens of Austria Hungary who emigrated to the United States to their relatives at home totaled between 40,000,000 and 45,000,000 during the period around 1904.
Fragmented advertisement text referencing Steketee and a “Pin Worm Destroyer” claims a free sample will reveal benefits. The garbled lines mention children and adults, nocturnal use, and retirement themes, but the exact product and context remain unclear.
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