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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
4
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The article notes that by December 21, 1899 annual federal expenses were under 250 million dollars. It compares this with the McKinley administration’s spending at 631 million, marking an increase exceeding 150 percent.
A conservative estimate values maintaining U S authority in the Philippines at 50 million pounds per year. The note questions whether this is paying dearly for adopting Hougland's colonial policy.
Congress adjourned yesterday until January 3. Senate committees are rearranged under a Republican plan. Three new committees on Pacific Islands and Porto Rico, the Philippines, and Cuba are formed. Mr Henderson Dill announces House committee changes before adjournment.
The piece critiques McKinley’s shift toward protectionism and suggests free trade with Puerto Rico Cuba and the Philippines as the Republican line. It predicts an income tax backlash from Democrats and argues the open door policy in China contrasts with protectionist aims while promising open ports in the Philippines after peace.
Washington News Letter reports Mr McKinley and allies pushing the gold standard bill through the house with fewer democratic votes than claimed. The measure moves to the senate where further action is expected to stall. Republicans reportedly prefer delaying final action to boost campaign fundraising from money interests.
The Cleveland Press mocks a treaty with the sultan of Sulu by listing salaries for his nobles in a satirical tone. Names such as Dato Rajah Muda and Dato Attik are cited with monthly payments ranging from 50 cents to 75 dollars in Mexican and other currencies, highlighting absurdities and colonial satire.
President McKinley urges Congress to pass stringent anti trust measures while acknowledging public concern over how such laws would affect economy and political power. The comment underscores the debate on regulating corporate combines in the era.
The passage accuses McKinley of colluding with trusts led by Merens Hanna to influence the campaign fund and policy. It claims a steel bound pact between Hanna and the Republican leadership, noting trust gains under his era and alleging no acts by the party to curb monopoly. It questions public gullibility to such messaging.
A Brooklyn court ruled that men and women are measured by the same moral standard, reversing a lower court that upheld a double standard. Justice Goodrich asserted that the good name of man is as precious as that of woman, praising the ruling against selective morality.
Factory Inspector McAbee reports women and children form a rising labor issue as fierce competition leads to underpaid work and mixed roles. He condemns such labor as un-American while noting wages laws and safety licensing gaps. last year 39 counties reported on 73,238 workers.
Public advisory warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury and urges prescriptions from reputable doctors. It notes Hall's Catarrh Cure by I J Cheney Co Toledo contains no mercury and is taken internally. Price 75 cents per bottle.
Senator Jones chairman of the Democratic National Committee calls a meeting at the Raleigh Hotel in Washington to fix the time and place for the national convention next summer. The gathering aims to set dates and arrangements for the party's event.
A blaze swept Florence South Carolina early Tuesday destroying the city hall the Bank of Florence the city hotel and the opera house. Loss exceeds 150000 with the business district leveled by flames. The origin was traced to the city hall.
An advertisement claims Emulsion cures child scrofula by reducing kernels in the neck. It advises starting treatment at first swelling, continuing until flesh and color improve, and paying $1.00 to obtain the product from druggists and Scott & Bowne Chemists in New York.
An advertisement touts Morrow’s Kidneoids as effective for backache nervousness sleeplessness and general debility. A Greencastle Indiana man Abram Abrams testifies it cured his kidney trouble and allowed him to sleep all night. Kidneoids priced at fifty cents a box from druggists and Houseworth Bros. in Springfield Ohio. Also job notice seeking District Office Managers with $600 yearly pay and weekly installments in Chicago.
France says it will protect American interests in its sphere in China but will not promise to maintain the open door. Ambassador Porter reports France would assure open access only if other powers also guarantee it. France offers assurances only if consensus among nations is achieved.
Dr J W Bates of VUorfu New York writes that he prescribed Dr A W Chase's Nerve and Blood Pills for exhausted nerves and women's weakness with gratifying results. He calls them superior to any other preparation for women's troubles. Available 50 cents at all druggists from Dr A W Chase Med Co Buffalo NY.
Nic The Fair's Trading Stamps Will Save You 00 Per Gi. As an artistic photographer, O. E. Toland can't be beat. Engage a setting and you will agree with me. Photos taken by Holland, do you justice. Elkhart people, remember the reliable and popular grocery store of Golden & Lloyd Bros., cor 6th and Harrison. They please you with goods and prices. When you buy gents' furnishing goods from J. Thomas, rest assured you get your money's worth every time. See our new line of hats. A. H. Elwood has made designs for forty new Elkhart buildings since January first, besides many others outside. Room 2028 Main. For trunks valises gloves mittens robes and blankets at the lowest prices See H. B. MILLER, 106 S Main Street.
An advertisement offers foradineers at 1.50 for 98 cents at JL Hetrricu & Son's on Oda FVellow's block with a wide range of groceries and baked goods. F M Swineharn at 119 West Jackson Street promotes similar goods, touting good things for those who think of good things.
Elkhart merchants advertise perfume and toilet goods at Felt's Drug Store and Hlouseworth Bros stores. The City Milling Co overhauls its mill for quality flour. F W Brunk promotes an in city optician and C B Crane & Co offers builders hardware. DeCamp & Sori sell seeds and farm supplies. Knickerbocker Drug Store markets tooth brushes and toiletries. John Baumgarten advertises fall suits and new furnishing goods.
Northern Indiana art retailer C A Miller & Co showcases fine paintings at 310 Main. Stephens & Son funeral directors and embalmers operate in Elkhart. H A Canse markets meats and produce at 123 West Jackson. G W Robinson promotes groceries and smoked meats at 216 East Jackson. Thora Nettling & Son and J G Lohrman & Co advertise hardware paints and more.
Ladies fashion note describes satin party slippers in black and green. Styles cover cardinal black and green satin options for formal events. Includes one two and three strap variants.
A grab bag of local commerce and classifieds highlights J L Wolf meats at 622 South Main and Kesler Bros real estate listings. Also promotes J Masson groceries 117 North Main and BORNEMAN hardware with millinery advertising from Mrs Rien Stap ees and F Leusch Snipe cigars.
A union shop at 208 South Main Street promotes its tonsorial parlor services and up-to-date work. The notice also advertises relief for coughs colds and la grippe with Carlin’s Turkish Bath and tar vapor bath.
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