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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1903
Page
4
The weekly Truth provides latest foreign and local news published every Thursday with a yearly subscription of 1.00 delivered to post offices in the United States or Canada.
The Michigan City Dispatch notes rising suicide rates, especially among women and children, with examples from Marine City and Chicago. It contrasts European and American trends and questions societal causes. It also reports rumors of a government crackdown on the coal trust and explains tight control on coal pricing and distribution.
In New York the Marquis Arthur de Mayo Durrazzo of Naples seeks a bride with a large dowry, saying he wants a wife and a rich match. He declined naming a dowry, suggesting $100,000 might suffice but implying his title merits more. The piece satirically urges wealthy American fathers to respond to the nobleman.
Reports from Washington telephones indicate that Attorney General Knox will move to prosecute proceedings against the coal trust. Authorities anticipate legal action in the near term as part of antitrust enforcement.
The Van Fleet bill allows cities under 45 000 population to accumulate a water works fund via a limited property tax and council control. A three member committee would manage investments, with safeguards and an eventual vote to approve water works. The piece urges immediate use to counter delays by a water company before its franchise expires.
George F Baer president of the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad and coal interests defends their charters and asserts no violations of state or federal law The Chicago Record Herald notes his willingness to test the question in any US court and favors an aggressive move by the attorney general.
Women’s clubs discuss timely issues and debate styles of discussion. The mothers’ club considers causes and treatment of juvenile misbehavior while other groups examine broader moral questions. The exchanges reveal active civic engagement and sharp viewpoints.
The British consul in Chicago cites Mr Wyndham on American progress driven by open opportunity and eager workers who align with employers. He contrasts this with British workers who view employers as enemies, harming both sides. The piece urges British workers to adopt an American mindset and cooperation.
The piece argues waste drives poverty and cites potential savings from small daily cuts. It notes half a cent per day saving could total 110 million yearly and five cents daily could reach one billion, urging thrift in fuel, food waste, patching, and clothing upkeep.
The excerpt contrasts two views of religion, condemning superstition and favoring true religion over prayers and healings. It then cites 1900s port grain distributions, noting Gulf ports’ rise and seaboard decline, with Morgan-influenced rate controls and mystery over line compensation.
The Declaration of Independence will be kept locked in a fire proof safe and not shown at international fairs. A committee of the American Academy of Sciences advised by Secretary Hay found the ink suboptimal and limited signatures legible. It was rephotographed after 1820 and will be periodically rephotographed to monitor preservation under air and light tight conditions.
The Interstate Commerce Commission finds recent grain rate hikes unwarranted as Gulf port competition wanes. Traffic professionals expected Gulf competition to remain a vexing hurdle, but the commission notes it no longer extends to the rate itself.
An official report details twenty two political murders in Monastir Macedonia. Eight killings were by Turks eight by Bulgarians and six by unknown assailants.
Philadelphia reports former President Grover Cleveland may welcome a child at his Princeton New Jersey home toward the end of July. The prospect was announced by H C Benedict during a visit.
Stuart Robson the comedian suffers acute indigestion and a mild heart ailment. He will return to his Highlands of Navesink home to rest until fully recovered.
Police expelled Capuchin monks from their Versailles monastery on April 29. Friends of the monks opposed the action and several people were injured including the father superior who was trampled.
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