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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1903
Page
4
Indianapolis Journal argues that graft permeates social, business, and political life in the United States. It cites Jerome and Folk views, warns that financial success eclipses morality, and calls for a broader preachings of honesty from leaders and media.
Prof. Charles R. Henderson argues county jails are a school for crime funded by public money and demand abolition. He urges imprisonment reform to start at entry, with industrial training and moral reform tailored to a criminal’s mental and moral needs.
An Indiana reform of juvenile detention is urged. Dr Henderson supports limiting confinement of children under fourteen in county jails. Secretary Butler appeals that minors be spared jail, noting current fourteen counties confine youths with no corrective training. The Indianapolis Star reports the stance and concerns.
The article portrays Cardinal Sarto as chosen to lead the Catholic Church as Pope Pius X, noting his iron will and potential to shape future world affairs. It discusses his stance on Italy’s loss of temporal power, his independence from factions, and expectations for liberal handling of international issues.
Andrew Carnegie argues in a London Times letter that Chamberlain’s inter-imperial tariff would provoke tariff wars harming Britain. He urges a wiser path, warning England against protectionism and urging protection of Britain’s access to U S cotton and foodstuffs. He says Britain should avoid attacking the United States as a trade partner.
A Indianapolis Journal editorial argues Americans should favor fists over guns in self defense, citing a Union Station incident where an armed man was stopped by police after knocking down a woman. It laments gun use as cowardly and urges individuals to defend themselves with fists when timely police help isn’t available.
Chicago Milk Dealers defend naming sellers of poor or adulterated milk as a show of confidence in the citys new milk ordinance. The measure aims to protect public health, not promote dealer business, with enforcement supported by Dr Jacques who calls for city health first.
The Chicago Record Herald argues mob violence reflects broader law enforcement failures in Kentucky and nationwide. It cites lax enforcement of gambling fraud and election laws, racial bias in prosecutions, and the gap between statutes and punishment. It also notes higher murder clearance and lynching rates against blacks, urging honest crime discussion.
A two month review condemns northern mob violence from Belleville to Wilmington and Danville. It argues lynchings stem from racial hatred rather than specific crimes, citing assaults and murders as pretexts while urging denial of sentimental lynching apologism.
A Cosmopolitan fund aims to honor detective Charles S. McFarlane killed in a courthouse while testifying against policy dealers. The piece lauds his fight against city corruption and notes his killers and wealth hidden in a ring of officials. It cites an Indianapolis Star editorial on reform and government printing waste.
The editorial critiques government printing management, blaming labor unions for resisting automation and steam presses. It cites fiscal year 1902 figures: 1,645,519 documents handled and 11,202,968 copies printed by congressional order, with costs totaling 2,717,388 dollars.
In Indianapolis papers a sharp clash erupts among Republicans with Journal attacks on Attorney General Miller deputy Harrison and Senator Dausman. The fight centers on control of the local party as Brown and allies resist rivals Mumert Van Fleet and others. Goshen Democrat notes Brown’s stubborn stand.
Six year old mare with foal for sale must be sound. Inquire at Mc Dowell's Livery Elkhart. Also a cold remedy ad promises cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, 25 cents, with E W Grove’s signature on each box.
The Chicago Great Western Railway announces reduced fare tickets to Seattle Washington from August 1 to 14. For full information contact any Great Western agent or J. P. Elmer G P A Chicago II.
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers greatly reduced ticket rates from August 1 to 14 to Seattle Washington. For full details contact any Great Western agent or J P Elmer G P A Chicago.
A Deshler Ohio reader writes January 6 1903 praising Gilmore Gray Co Fletcher Ohio for using their Caustic Oil. The letter claims quick action and consistently good results after several months of use.
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