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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1909
Page
4
Two office phones serve the editorial room and business office at Truth Telegraphs. The notes indicate both lines are in use for newsroom operations and business communications.
William D. Hazelton, manager, swears the daily July 1909 circulation of the Elkhart Truth was 3641 copies not counting samples, spoiled prints, or unsold day by day. Notarized in Elkhart County Indiana on August 10, 1909 by Louis A. Dennert, Notary Public.
A short notice lists Timmins Opera House Bookstore Knevels Bookstore and E D Millers South and Drugstore at South Main and St Joe Streets offering truth on sale.
Timeline notes events ranging from 1775 Nathaniel Greene made major general to 1908 the British steamer Duncarn wreck off the Japanese coast with fifty two lives. Also marked are Illinois adopting a constitution in 1819 and other scattered incidents across years.
John William Burgess, a Columbia University German professor, born August 26, 1844 in Giles County Tennessee, educated at Cumberland University and Amherst College. He taught English literature and political economy at Knox College, studied law in Germany, and held chairs at Amherst and Columbia, becoming dean of political science by 1890. Leipzig University awarded him a Doctor of Philosophy during its 500th anniversary celebration.
City editor urges federal examination after the defeat of Pressed Steel workers. The piece cites multiple charges against management and notes a filing before a United States commissioner accusing Hoff and others of alleged neglect or misconduct.
The piece argues that safety failures at mills, including the Pressed Steel company, contribute to injuries and strikes. It warns that continued abuses could trigger further strikes and armed conflict, urging Pennsylvania to establish a state inquiry into industrial conditions and urging protection for American workers.
The piece lauds Mr Harriman as a modern captain of industry whose genius for handling large affairs earns admiration. It notes his immense power in railroads and industry and frames his rise as part of contemporary commercial life, while acknowledging concerns about private power.
The record shows the United States excavated 81,697,978 cubic yards by July surpassing the French mark of 81,548,000. Remaining to excavate: 92,968,617 yards. New phase shifts focus to simultaneous excavation and construction on the ten mile canal stretch. The Ta ricon crushing plant is ready and Gatun Dam rises slowly, with the former French settlement remnants described.
The public recognizes Abe’s ability and praises his achievement as possible only for a gifted man. Harriman shares popular interest with Roosevelt, while observers note diverse gifts and apply them to understand undertakings and outcomes.
A New York Herald report notes a man shocked by 2,209 volts of electricity was rendered immune by swallowing his chewing tobacco. The incident is presented as a curious publicity opportunity for tobacco promoters.
An American trader in London secured the ship for exhibition after the French monoplane crossed the channel first, enabling the display to gain advertising.
A New York Herald report notes a man won a corn eating contest at a sitting, a feat unmatched by most. Only one other animal could match such a pace, underscoring the rarity of the feat.
Detroit Free Press notes Victor D. Brenner, designer of the Lincoln penny, deserves some credit though his initials appear smaller than Lincoln’s face. The item references ongoing discussion and a price mention of 10 cents per week.
A fragmented history notes the Bell system's central role amid an industry with about 24,000 U S telephone entities in 1909. It details 3,215,245 Bell stations and 7,800 independent lines totaling 43,365,245 stations, connected by 1,276,060 miles of toll lines.
A report notes high failure rates among groups of telephone subscribers with 8000 plus signals of nonpayment and large firms in process of reorganization. It cites 3800 nonpayers, 3000 unable to pay, and 4209 paying reduced rates, with dividends rare and capitalization high. Intercommunication as life of business faces deterioration.
An old newspaper ad promotes groceries and a sugar offer with a 25 lb bag for about 13 dollars. It notes drop postal, will call and lists salesmen wanted at 903 South Sixth Street under J F Sever.
Advertises for two or three furnished rooms for housekeeping by a couple with no children. Send details to D. D. in care Truth.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned has been appointed by the Elkhart Superior Court clerk as executor of the last will and testament of John O Neil, deceased, in Elkhart County Indiana. Said estate is supposed to be solvent. Charles T Greene, Executor. 12-19-26-2
A fragmentary notice lists Riverside vacant lots available for plumbing work or an auto runabout. It also notes a house for rent at 7G and mentions a Bosce at Fair a Photo Gallery as part of the listing.
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