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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
4
The Weekly Truth states it is published every Thursday afternoon by Truth Publishing House and contains the latest foreign and local news. Subscriptions cost $1.00 per year, delivered to any post office in the United States or Canada.
A Thursday note outlines Truth's Democratic Platform proposals for national and state campaigns. It urges aggressive congressional action to curb big combines and require quarterly finance reports and tariff reform. State goals include strict corporate taxation, two cent per mile rail fare, ban on convict labor products and adulterated foods, and labeling of margarine products.
The reappointment of Harman as a Democratic member of the Elkhart police board is questioned by critics who allege a Republican selection and influence from Beardsley Brown and others. Reportedly Postmaster Anderson lobbied Governor Durbin, while Crull’s support for open gambling fuels claims of lawlessness in Hillhart.
The article argues that beauty in surroundings nourishes the mind and comforts life. It asserts that minds adapt to environments and that bright, sunlit homes foster cheerful dispositions, while jails and prisons induce gloom and fear.
The author argues against modern skeptics who claim Marconi's wireless telegraphy is at its limit. He recalls Morse and Field’s era, insisting criticisms were common and predicting a bright future for wireless communication.
Urgent appeals to Congress urge reducing the raw sugar tariff to aid Cuba and avert disaster. The text argues for abolishing the tariff to stop enriching the sugar trust and prevent foreign influence from shaping US policy.
The piece argues both major parties will mount aggressive campaigns with emphasis on trusts, tariff revision by experts, and public welfare. It urges reforms including stricter corporate taxation, a two cent per mile rail fare, outlawing convict labor products, an operative pure food law, and oleomargarine restrictions to energize Democratic support in state and national races.
A defense of plain reason in faith argues that God created the world impartially and grants all access to divine aid without church or sect favoritism. It condemns Christian Science and other groups as impostors or pretenders while urging individuals to seek Divine help directly through conscience and prayer.
A Sunday reflection argues sin includes harming self or others and urges preservation of health. It asserts intellect should serve constructive ends, not folly, and calls for reducing excess to improve life and society.
Blood history traces the origin of blood from marrow to liver and the body’s living lifeline. The piece notes Scott's Emulsion as a key, early influence in understanding blood’s history and its vital role in sustaining life.
The reflection argues that true happiness lies in temperate living free of excesses and bigotry. It asserts health and peace come from abstaining from intoxicants and indulgence, while recognizing virtue in pursuing the Most High and understanding sin as harm to self and others.
The piece argues Republicans fear public backlash and may bluff on anti trust and reciprocity to influence the coming campaign. It says trade with Europe won’t aid American markets, and Democratic prospects depend on adopting more progressive welfare planks beyond the Chicago platform.
Senator Hanna seeks credit for a plan to end strikes and labor disputes by mediation. He would resign his Senate seat to unite employers and labor leaders, including Schwab and Gompers, in New York City to foster better capital labor relations and arbitration.
The pledge group of politicians and Senator Hanna will struggle to bring backers into the Republican fold, facing significant difficulty in consolidating support and guiding pledges toward party alignment.
A reflection on home happiness and the power of love during holidays. Emphasizes contentment from family harmony, generosity to loved ones and the needy, and the broad reach of Christmastide giving. Mentions a public debate over food adulteration and a Senator's speech cited as pure advertising.
The piece argues for tariff revision by an expert commission to restore public confidence in democracy and curb corporate control, urging the Democratic party to make tariff reform a clear issue and reduce revenues due to a surplus. It contrasts Republican management as progressive yet critics say their policies favor corporate interests.
Austria fears American competition in its trade and may respond with a prohibitive tariff. Editorials warn of calamity in prosperous trade, but the writer argues Europe cannot sustain itself without American products and urges patience until tensions ease.
The article argues that senate opposition will grow over the Hay Pauncefote agreement. It suggests railroads may have bluffly opposed the treaty and notes critics say the terms offer no U S advantage in tolls or use versus other nations. It compares the treaty to the Suez terms and warns of backlash if not ratified.
The article warns that scarce onions and high prices threaten the trade outlook. It argues onion shortages would ruin soups and hash flavor and even affect public lunches, urging Congress to repeal onion tariffs to restore supply quickly.
The report states it is unlikely Congress will approve Mr. Carnegie's $10,000,000 gift for a United States University in Washington. The donation would be made in preferred stock in the United States Steel Trust.
Chairman Payne of the Ways and Means Committee says with a $100 million reserve the panel will likely draft a bill reducing revenues along the lines of the prior war tax cut but warns against haste due to possible increases in government spending and the need to know expenditures before cutting revenues.
The piece questions why Supt. Silvers raided the White Front disorderly house while permitting several other gambling and bawdy venues to stay open. It suggests political motives behind the police actions and hints at internal department visibility as a possible aim.
Senator Mason presented a Senate briefing on the pure food commission discoveries. He reported that almost all foods were adulterated in some form with harmless or harmful ingredients. Flour adulteration exceeded 60 percent and most U S mills used mixers. He linked the increase in flour exports from twelve to fifteen million barrels yearly to the commission's work and urged government inspection and branding for interstate and foreign trade.
The Schley court finds Admiral Schley guilty of all charges except weakness in the blockade and cowardice in battle. Benham and Ramsay render verdicts while Dewey files a minority report exonerating Schley and praising his role at Santiago. A congressional appeal by Schley is anticipated, prompting broader naval inquiries into the campaign.
The report to raise congressmen salaries meets strong opposition. Critics say current pay barely supports a member in Washington and covers entertaining constituents, arguing for either a cut to deter lobbyist influence or a substantial increase to aid poorer members.
The piece argues working people are mostly employed amid a cold snap while the improvident face some hardship. It recalls six years ago during an industrial panic and praises expert tariff review to keep the economy on a high road to prosperity.
Several congressmen debate the proposal to accept ten million dollars in steel trust stock for a national university. The admonition suggests they review their own trust holdings to ensure legitimacy.
Fragmentary remarks indicate Carnegie may convert a large steel trust stake into cash for Congress. The move could soften the stigma surrounding the donation though details remain unclear. Stevenson is mentioned among the names tied to the discussion.
Dr James W Kidd of Fort Wayne Indiana announces a free elixir of life he says can cure any disease after years of study. He claims the remedy purifies the blood restores nerve power and treats rheumatism neuralgia stomach liver and many other ailments with no risk to the patient. Send name and address to receive the remedy by return mail free of charge.
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