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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly Truth appears as a Thursday issue from Truth Publishing House detailing foreign and local news. It lists subscription price at $1.00 per year for delivery to any U S post office or Canada.
Representative Larz Whitcomb of Indianapolis plans to introduce a bill repealing a patronage measure and offering a reward for the man who sells his vote while shielding the buyer. He argues the current elections show greater corruption and that buyers should face harsher punishment than sellers. If the primary law fails, he may push restricting voting to one’s own precinct. Also notes a Chicago Tribune editorial condemning cedar block paving and urging durable alternatives.
Frank L. Jones state superintendent says the law improved Indiana schools beyond expectations with a 644 percent rise in average enrollment and 9.4 percent higher attendance. He notes deficiencies and recommends more truancy officers, consolidation of small schools, and extending the term to eleven months.
Robert F. Mansfield private secretary to Senator Beveridge is reported to be slated for deputy warden of the Michigan City penitentiary. W. H. Whitaker may become superintendent of the reform school for boys, succeeding T. J. Charlton. Warden Shidler seeks change and Congressman Steele backs Mansfield.
A leading Indiana politician, returning from the east, reports a defined effort to remove John K Gowdy, U S Consul General at Paris, after a long tenure. He notes an eastern source plans to announce a candidate to replace Gowdy, citing Indiana’s perceived favoritism for the post.
George Kay of Snelheville, a past opponent of the county and township reform bill, proposes an amendment creating a four member non partisan supervisory board with veto power over the county council. The governor appoints the first board, then members are elected, and measures require unanimous council veto passage.
State Factory Inspector Mc Abee drafts a bill requiring boilers to be inspected twice yearly by a competent inspector at the owner's expense. The proposal seeks to prevent overreach and safeguard manufacturers while ensuring regular, safe boiler operation.
The proposed state redistricting would place Elkhart County in the twelfth district to create a safer Democratic seat and weaken the thirteenth by trading Whitley for Elkhart. The Dowie elders are noted to find life in Ohio as incidentful as taught.
E S Dryer, a former Chicago prisoner who escaped confinement, seeks to lecture on humane law enforcement. He argues only the poor thief who steals for family needs belongs in prison, while bank theft by financiers deserves leniency and reward.
State committees formed at teachers institutes in several counties to confer with State Superintendent Jones about a law for a paid week long county institute during winter, replacing summer sessions. A Knox minister helps a boy reach a doorbell, then jokes about running. Eight year old Harold Mosher dies baptizing in icy Colombo water. Judge Farrer could widen bailiff selections by naming unappointed candidates as army chaplains.
Weather aside, Chicago police officers sweat freely as grand jury investigations run, a situation deemed unhealthy by critics who link it to the strain of ongoing inquiries.
The report laments reduced beer glass sizes and new salt rules as signs that cherished pleasures are being eroded. It frames the changes as gradual loss of what is good for the people.
The passage notes G. Cleveland’s absence from the dead head list of the Commoner and predicts Illinois' new governor will resist political pressure yet contribute notable public display. It also praises the Constantine Record-Advertiser holiday edition as a town credit and the Advertiser-Record’s satisfying work.
The article notes that Cleveland's political views remain of interest and profit today as they did in the past, and that his influence will endure in American history for a long time.
A fragmented report hints at a governor addressing a mayor in Atlanta and a long lost quote from North Carolina to South Carolina. The Elkhart docket mentions a LaPorte husband selling his wife for two dollars, noting some men would accept less.
Indignation runs high in Indianapolis over employment of tax ferrets, with little warmth extending from Elkhart County as well.
A mild winter persists and August Fausch has not broken over the traces at Goshen, casting doubt on any holiday weather changes.
The text portrays Attorney General Grigg arguing the constitution is a harsh hurdle to manifest destiny. He suggests a merciful supreme court should not constrain Griggs with the constitution.
If reports hold, Judge Ferrall is demanding a strenuous life for bar members with rigorous sessions.
An advertisement describes scrofula as bad blood and skin sores and claims a germ to be killed by vital life force. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a tonic to cultivate life and suggests sending a sample from Scott & Bowne of New York.
Our store carries an exceptional ring of stationery with a large, fresh stock. The assortment is greater than ever with new sizes and tints including 12 vellum bonds and linen stationery. Prices are unbeatable and the Rodwova is the fashionable choice in every size and line.
Hon W H Hichorn argues the primary election law is a party matter and should not infringe public liberty. The Terre Haute Gazette’s street paving note favors public input on material choice, durability, and noise, recommending brick for longevity and rubber tired vehicles to reduce road noise.
The piece argues Beveridge will encounter more backbiting as he pursues his destiny. It notes more back slapping among the faithful is unlikely and suggests retreat to the Maine woods as a safer option amid political tension.
Coldwater judge announces a plan to bar divorced parties from remarriage for two years, a rule he says will address the ongoing divorce disturbance affecting church and state. The reform aims to curb hasty remarriages and stabilize family outcomes in his court.
The Elkhart county bar shows broad support for George Krutz as he faces removal as court bailiff. He is described as an exceptionally accommodating official, with almost every member of the bar expressing goodwill toward him.
Observers note the fines levied on many Indianapolis pharmacists highlight that a number of local druggists have not progressed beyond the straight liquor grade in drinkables, illustrating ongoing issues with compliance.
A riddle asks if Chicago professors believe salt is life and requests outsiders learn what became of the woman who transformed into a pillar of saline substance. The old query plays on scientific curiosity and a cryptic fate.
With more British soldiers dispatched to South Africa the article suggests mounting difficulties for English colonial forces and hints at growing conflict ahead for the British abroad.
The fragment hints there may still be a merry Christmas for Oom Paul, suggesting possible optimism despite lingering doubts.
A political note predicts the Solid South will not remain united, tying the outcome to the alliance between Mark Hanna and James K. Jones. Amid reactions, some call the Chinese minister Wu’s stance harsh while others fault the timeliness of a decision.
The passage notes populists reading Grover Cleveland with care while Jerry Simpson and Ben Tillman also study his ideas. It reports China’s Earl Li being seen as better though not cheerfully so. It hints at Boss Croker planning a daily paper to drop the editorial we and speculates on Patrick Crowe needing a swift alibi.
Fred Warner charged with assault and battery on his wife will appear before Justice Brumbaugh tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. Warner remains jailed due to inability to post bond.
Sampson Thomas administrator of James L. Platt Estate in Huntington seeks 10000 from Chicago and Erie for Platt’s Markle death. After a series of reversals and appeals the supreme court sent the case back to Huntington county and lawyers say the costly pursuit may be abandoned.
The alum baking powder makers seek grocers to back their product as the grocer’s own private brand. They offer the powder at 55 cents per dozen pound cans to grocers who then retail at 25 cents per pound. Critics warn of consumer harm from this circle.
J. H. Kauffman, trustee of Dallas township Huntington county recently retired, is alleged to be over $3,000 in debt but the sum is claimed to be offset by cash and property turned over to bondsmen. He cites numerous loans to friends that were not repaid.
In a January Scribner’s piece by Thomas F. Millard, readers are told American soldiers in China show courage and steadiness. Despite handicaps, they fight well, earning respect from foreign officers and allies who note their resolve and reliability under fire.
At a Saturday Indianapolis meeting of Democratic legislators a poll showed strong sentiment against a compulsory primary election law. Opinions were evenly split on introducing voting machines, with the strongest opposition coming from those against them.
The Inland Press association representing over 25 Michigan Indiana Iowa and Illinois newspapers met in Chicago last week and arranged a cooperative scheme to buy all paper through a central organization. Members use over 1800 tons of paper annually.
In a dark mountain run a brakeman jumps between runaway train sections to catch the head car. He uses a red lantern, drops from a box car, and grabs the iron handle and ladder to pull himself aboard as a westbound express threatens a powder-filled collision.
A Elkhart railroad passenger conductor, Wash Brown of 313 Jefferson, testifies that six years of back pain and kidney trouble were cured quickly after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He urges others to try the remedy, sold for 50 cents a box, with a free sample offer for Doan's Ointment for skin ailments.
The narrator describes halting a runaway portion of a train just as it neared the caboose of the ahead train. The engineer was forced to stop, preventing a likely crash, thanks to a timely intervention.
L C Overstreet of Elgin Tenn credits Dr Kings New Discovery with saving his wife from consumption after doctors said no medicine could help. The ad touts it as a remedy for coughs colds bronchitis asthma and throat diseases. Trial bottles free at Chas D Rushton and Houseworth Bros with 50c and 1.00 sizes available.
A physician uses statistics to estimate dance mileage arguing that an evening of dancing covers more ground than golf. He calculates twelve waltzes at nine miles plus three gallops adding twelve miles and other dances bringing total activity well above thirteen miles, highlighting dancing as top exercise.
A historic claim explains catarrh as a constitutional disease requiring systemic therapy rather than local remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional remedy, with a one hundred dollar challenge for cures and distribution through druggists.
Cyrus J. Clark, receiver of the order of Chosen Friends, returned to Indianapolis from New York Monday. He secured possession of the $30,000 bond of the defaulting treasurer and a $13,000 certificate belonging to the order. He expects no interference from the New York receiver and believes settlements in Indiana will proceed.
A middle of the road populist state committee met in Indianapolis on Saturday to instruct delegates for the national committee meeting in St Louis next Saturday. The delegation was told to press the Omaha and Cincinnati platforms.
Tod Sloan, the noted jockey, spends his first Christmas away from his twelve year turf career. Kokomo grieves as his foster parents express disappointment and fans feel the loss.
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