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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1902
Page
4
The weekly Truth is published each Thursday afternoon with the latest foreign and local news. Subscription price is $1.00 per year delivered to any post office in the United States or Canada. August is noted for the Thursday issue.
The piece argues Democrats should focus on living issues and economic reforms, urging removal of leaders tied to organized capital. It questions bets on resurrecting Bryan era themes like Philippine policy and silver, noting past defeats and urging genuine standard bearers to pursue trust reform and national prosperity.
The article outlines life expectancy patterns: averages around 33 years, changes at ages 36 48 61, and that five of six die before 70 with fifteen of sixteen not reaching 80. It urges temperance self denial and mental and physical discipline to extend life and avoid disease by avoiding excess and overexposure.
Investigation shows the New York riot stemmed from an employer of Hoes factory who hurled old garments and bolts at mourners. Police intervened as clashes erupted, prompting calls to denounce religious intolerance and uphold equal worship.
The piece contrasts Congressman Brick with Professor Hering. It argues Brick has failed to address trust domination or wage-earner needs, while Hering supports curbing trusts and enacting arbitration between capital and labor. If elected, Hering would work to relieve these burdens.
The text argues against partisan actions and urges depowering trusts to free the public from extortionate prices. It calls for public welfare to unify parties without letting any one party be controlled by trust managers or corrupt politicians.
A quoted stance urges cleansing political parties of trust sympathizers and placing reliable public welfare protectors in legislative offices. The author predicts this as a first step toward the downfall of organized capital.
The piece accuses Congressman Babcock of reversing his stance on tariff reform, arguing his new view favors foreign markets over protecting U S workers. It questions his loyalty to the public and warns of trusts gaining power as a result. The commentator also asks how Bonarents Brick would stand on the issue.
The piece argues short sellers on the Chicago Board of Trade manipulate oats prices, driving up costs without crop shortfalls. It holds trusts and stock operators responsible and urges voting out the party fostering such policies, claiming the polls are the public’s remedy.
Mrs. Emma Edyk withdrew a Court of Special Sessions complaint after her husband allegedly spanked her citing that a husband has parental rights. The incident occurred as Edyk returned home celebrating Independence Day and confronted his wife over her reaction to his mirth.
A fragment shows advocates rallying around a central issue as they pledge to press the fight. Incomplete wording hints at organized effort and public debate shaping a political contest.
The piece argues true worthiness rests on fear of punishment and love of God and humanity. It condemns rich men who plunder the public and supports deeds over religious association as the measure of character. It asserts compassion and humane conduct affirm the Divine spirit.
The article argues for proving John W. Mackey's British residency to tax his estate 8 percent death duties, aiming to raise about four million dollars for Britain. It accuses Mackey and wife of evading American affiliations and living in London to avoid U S taxation, urging action against other wealthy Americans abroad.
A historical piece argues that arbitration courts could settle labor conflicts like other disputes, citing the coal strike and a windfall profit to trusts. It claims price increases harmed consumers and miners, urging public welfare to adopt independent tribunals to avoid further robbery and hardship.
Census bulletin No 217 shows the meat trust crushed competition and raised prices with nearly two hundred wholesale dealers driven out in ten years. The piece questions government prosecution sincerity, linking trusts to both parties and noting inconsistent campaign positions on silver imperialism and trusts.
A speaker demands explaining why prices rose sharply despite abundant resources and full employment. He blames Morgan Rockefeller Hill and similar figures for industry consolidation, market control, and public robbery, urging resistance to what he calls a price-hike system.
Bandits attacked the Chicago Burlington and Quincy limited near Savanna, dynamiting the express safe and escaping with about $20,000 in valuables after forcing the engineer and fireman to flee. A posse of 25 officers pursued the robbers toward Savanna.
T W Talcott of Boston came to Laporte from Boston to take a post at a local plant. He left for the east after a few days, arriving with $200 and saying western life is too strenuous. He was hosted by friends and later found at the city hospital in a drugged condition with money and valuables missing.
$100 reward offered for cure of oatarrh. Hall's Oatarrh Cure claimed constitutional cure acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Proponents advertise testimonials and a Toledo Ohio address for F J Cheney & Co. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Hammon on Wednesday night. Royal Goldman arranged with L A Harwood of Goshen to mould 1000 Elk heads from aluminum for a carnival badge. The badge may become the official souvenir and Goldman aims to patent the idea. Some heads were moulded in brass for decorative use. Goldman expects large business from the venture.
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