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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
4
Discussion on Congress power over interstate commerce to regulate trusts while respecting states rights. Proposes amending the Sherman Act to govern sale and transport of trust products across state lines and apply state penalties where disposed, preserving state sovereignty over domestic policies.
Alfred Mosely chairing a six week inspection tour reports positive impressions of American factories. Terence Flynn notes English workers are 25 percent worse off in rent and clothing and that sanitation, comfort, and equipment are superior here. He adds pauperism in old age is nearly unknown in the United States.
The Practitioner articles quote Sir Samuel Wilkes Sir Henry Jomson Dr James Edmunds and Professor German Sims Woodhead endorsing total abstinence from alcohol. Dr J J Ridge claims drink causes pauperism and links 40 000 to 60 000 direct deaths yearly with many more indirect fatalities and widespread disease.
A community tragedy warns parents after a house fire that killed two Lynett boys and destroyed their home. The piece urges securing kerosene and gasoline away from children to prevent similar loss and calls for urgent safety measures.
Citizens of Elkhart organize a relief fund for the Lynett family after the death of their two young sons. The note expresses shared sorrow and collective support, emphasizing that no treasure can replace the loss yet the community offers comfort and solidarity.
An editorial quotes General Chief arguing war weakens nations and weakens manhood while praising peace and education. It critiques maintaining war as a trade, endorses diplomacy, and cites President Wilson on tariffs fostering industries and needing room to expand to reach world markets.
Good men act rightly, creating happiness and comfort for all. Pursuing lofty aims brings prosperity, peace of mind, and health, though sincerity and perseverance are required. Hypocrisy cannot coexist with true reform, and temptation must be resisted with steadfast resolve.
The article urges persistent effort to reform sinful habits, emphasizing that regeneration requires both mind and body. It warns that temptations will intensify and setbacks will occur, but steadfast prayer and resolve can sustain gradual, sure transformation. It notes reform is a lengthy, difficult process.
A historical piece argues moral reform comes from physical regeneration and spiritual effort. It claims addiction like alcoholism requires divine sustenance and persistent prayer, warning against harsh chemical methods and endorsing faith as the path to reform.
National Reciprocity League pressure to treaty with Canada faces defeat as Congressmen defend local trade. Senators Hoar and Lodge oppose Newfoundland fish influx threatening Gloucester industries. Lawmakers struggle to balance local interests with broader public good despite potential gains in lumber dairy farm gear coal and minerals and open markets for manufactures.
The public demands a thorough investigation into alleged coal price manipulation by coal barons and railroads. A strike commission should expose the methods of output control and price increases that harmed consumers, and not settle disputes out of court.
A reflective piece argues common sense prevents folly in money, marriage, health, and investments. It urges cultivating this faculty as essential to happiness, prosperity, and moral living, noting prudent judgment reduces errors and ruin.
Dr. Sheldon outlines causes and remedies for divorce in Topeka. He cites hasty marriages easy divorces frivolous views of marriage social demands motherhood inflation and secular literature as factors in eroding marital vow. He urges a vigorous moral crusade.
The text outlines remedies including a uniform US divorce law with limited separation options and absolute divorce for adultery. It calls for church affirmation of Christ’s one‑cause divorce, sex education for youth, suppression of objectionable literature, social disapproval of divorce, emphasis on marriage as service, and a broad revival of religious fear and discipline.
The address discusses the growing trend toward federation and combination among employers and employees. It argues that cooperation can yield benefits or risks, and opposes rejecting either corporation or union. The piece imagines organized capital and labor uniting at the polls to influence elections and preserve their organizations.
The article reports the death of a former Lake Shore fireman noted for injuries from a skull fracture. He leaves his wife and four dependent children.
Gilbert Underwood, 32, died about 12:30 this morning at Elkhart Sanitarium after being thrown from a littered lumber wagon on Beardsley avenue. He leaves a wife Rebecca and four children. He had been living in Elk Hart after moving from Fennville and recently bought a livery barn with his half-brother Will Jacobson. An inquest was held by Dr. Hisenbeiss. The body will be shipped to Fennville for burial Friday morning.
An advertisement asserts seven pounds of new flesh result from one pound bottle of Scott's Emulsion, promising better appetite digestion rich blood new body strength and overall health. It targets thin folks offering a free tile trial and lists Scott & Bowne New York address.
A skull fracture is described with crushed bone and blood vessels amid a fatal head trauma. The text notes no surgical solution could save the deceased, indicating a grievous injury in a community incident.
Public notice promotes Russ Bleaching Blue as a laundry bleaching agent for household use and claims it keeps fabrics clean and white. It lists grocers selling the product and emphasizes wide availability.
Benton Moore about 50 had his left arm amputated at the shoulder following an accident Monday afternoon on A W Winger dairy farm. Dr Proudst of Goshen led the case with Drs Frink and Dewey of this city assisting.
A notice notes Mrs. Austin's Pancake Flour and records that Mr. and Mrs. Louis Newman of Riverside welcomed a ten pound boy. The item adds that Ason was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Olof Johnson of Jefferson Street.
The coal strike commission resumed hearings in Scranton after a ten day pause to seek a settlement, which both sides failed to reach. Attorney Darrow presented miners and families to appeal to sentiment as Chairman Gray clarified the adjournment aims to end the dispute with court approval. The independents balked at submitting profit and loss accounts, marking a first with full dispute over evidence. Witness Mitchell testified a 20 percent demand would raise labor cost per ton by seventeen cents while coal prices rose fifty cents per ton since the strike.
Chicago December 3 Captain George Wellington Streeter known as the squatter along with Henry Hoeldik and William MacManners were found guilty of manslaughter for the murder of John Kirk the watchman for opposing forces over a valuable lakefront strip.
A grocery delivery horse ran around Riverside for about half an hour this morning, creating trouble for the driver who eventually managed to catch it.
Winter or summer, Mrs Austin's Pancake Flour offered for erocers with a claim of consistent quality. Advertisement notes the product as a staple for households seeking reliable flour for pancakes.
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