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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1899
Page
4
Elusive spelling errors mask a grim note that football players died this season from injuries. The accidents were numerous and an exact tally could not be maintained.
An editorial voice reflects on the Philippine campaign and criticizes the $20 million payment to Spain as misapplied funds amid ongoing fighting.
Congressmen Brick wins free mail delivery for Fulton County while Hikharit County Republicans show weak pull with the new congressman. Vague efforts since six months earlier yield no result on securing service.
A lengthy message from Mr NoKINLer was not sent today due to early adjournment of both chambers in respect to the late Vice President Hobart. It will go in tomorrow and the session will then begin full business. Democrats are said to be aggressive while Republicans hold the majority in both houses.
The remarks reference the United States and England as guarantors of world peace, noting irony that those two great powers are not at peace with the world. The speaker Jos Chamberlain is cited as making the statement amid debate involving McKinley and Hay.
Officials including the secretary of the interior and pensions commissioners testified before a Senate subcommittee urging a revision. They recommended forming a nonpartisan national commission to oversee changes, noting such a body would be a rarity among partisan bodies.
The Goshen Democrat notes concerns that young men may break into jail seeking Mrs. Elliot’s cooking. It praises Sheriff Huot as a courteous jailer but questions whether tempting conditions will actually draw people to jail and finds fears unfounded.
The passage discusses Democratic rejection of Roberts certification, arguing the house overstepped by judging credentials, while warning against presuming guilt without fair investigation and noting potential objections to denying him a seat if he clears himself of any wrongdoing.
Objections arise over seating of Plum Tree Quay via a henchman appointment and Brigham H Roberts through Utah voters. Both objections are temporarily sustained, delaying final seating.
The Chicago Chronicle notes that Quay, a Republican, is favored to be seated while Roberts, a Democrat, faces rejection. The piece emphasizes party affiliation as decisive in the outcome.
Lotis Lupoow reports from Indianapolis that Tom Taggart accepts Bryan's renomination on the Chicago platform and will not seek governor or national committee chair. Benjamin F. Shively pushes for governor recombination while Joseph T. Fanning declines state nomination and chair. W S Owen will not seek Republican governor's nomination. Senator Hogate vows vigorous bid.
Hon J D Richardson of Tennessee secured the Democratic nomination for speaker after a lengthy caucus. Although Republicans elected Henderson Spaaker under Reed rules, Richardson will serve as Democratic floor leader of the 56th Congress, with rivals conceding his shrewd leadership.
Washington letters report pressure from Pennsylvanians to block Quay's Senate seat after Stone's post adjournment appointment. Critics argue Pennsylvania constitutional vacancy rules require legislative filling and advocate impartial, conscience guided votes. Ex Representative Sowden urged lawmakers to decide on merit and oath.
Historical analysis argues England's global dominance rests on bluff and force. Boer victory in Transvaal signals weakness, risking uprisings in Egypt and India and inviting actions by France and Russia that could alter world history. The piece warns of potential consequences if England falters.
In this Kansas City Times analysis the piece argues that republican power and Wall Street influence push the party toward empire and trusts. It notes the St Louis convention outcome and the Spanish‑American War as precursors to an aggressive eastern policy and a large standing army.
An old notice warns against using catarrh ointments containing mercury to avoid damage to smell and the system. It promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from I P Cheney Co Toledo Ohio, taken internally without mercury, and claims genuine product and testimonials.
Frankfort Ky Dec 6 The statewide canvass on uncontested counties is finished and eleven contested counties start hearings. Attorneys dispute whether the state election board may look beyond the face of returns. Taylor leads Goebel by 2383 votes after 193714 to 191381. If board limits itself to the returns, Taylor would be certified. If board probes, outcome hinges on contest results and may go to the legislature next month.
In Washington on December 6 the House approved a 302 to 30 vote to bar Brigham H. Roberts of Utah from taking the oath until a special committee investigates charges against him. The session featured speeches by Taylor Richardson and Roberts, with Grosvenor denouncing Roberts’ claims about presidential appointments. The panel named includes Taylor Landis Morris Freer Littlefield McPherson DeArmond Lanham and Miers. The House also mourned the death of Rep. E H Settle.
A vintage advertisement touts Red Pills for van people, Knill’s White Liver Pill and Blue Kidney Pills, Black Diarrhea Pills, and Dyspepsia Tablets. Claims include cures for dysentery, abdominal pain, indigestion, and stomach troubles. Prices range from 25 to 50 cents with guarantees by the druggist.
Contracts for exhuming the Maine dead buried in Colon cemetery have been executed and the remains may be moved after the 15th. The battleship Texas will transport them from Brunswick to Hampton Roads then to Havana before final delivery to Washington for interment at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors.
The French third class cruiser Nielly has arrived at Delagoa bay near Cape Town on December 6.
An ad claims nervous, restless, pale people feel better when their weight drops below average. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a fat producing food that makes users gain weight and continues after stopping. Labeled as the standard remedy for wasting diseases for all ages, priced at 1.00 dollars, available at druggists.
Washington dispatch reports three party caucuses weighing senate committee reorganizations. Republicans favor a clear majority on all panels with nine members to confer with the opposition. New panels proposed cover Cuba and the affairs of Porto Rico and the Philippines. Democrats name Senator Jones of Arkansas as caucus chair and will appoint a conferring committee.
London reports the fourth clash between Lord Methuen and Gen Cronje near Spiontein with Methuen marching from Kimberley. The Boer force 12 000 to 14 000 with nineteen guns looms over the route to Kimberley as Buller advances on Ladysmith with 25 000 men.
A reader from 514 Maple street recounts years of sciatic rheumatism and kidney trouble, saying Doan's Kidney Pills relieved him after persistent pain and mobility issues. He credits the remedy and endorses it publicly, noting purchase at Houseworth's drug store and nationwide availability from Foster-Milburn Co.
Boston December 6 The movement to advance wages in cotton mill centers has become general throughout the New England states. Nearly 100000 operatives have been notified of a 10 percent raise and by Christmas wages in all New England mills are expected to exceed those of 1893.
Mr. O. M. Gibbs of Binghamton reports Dr Chase's Ointment cured his piles after other treatments failed. The ad claims 50 cents at all druggists, free sample boxes for stamps, and a guarantee to cure piles eczema salt rheum and itching skin.
The item notes sale of Andrews candy factory holiday treats and special prices, a stray team finding offer, and dental services by Geo BE Zinn in Elkhart with free examinations. It also mentions Dr Zinn’s office at 230 Main Street, and an employment offer for district office managers with $600 yearly pay and weekly installments.
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