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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1902

Page

4

Ungrateful Cuba Faces Trade Reciprocity Debate

The article argues that Cuba benefits from American sacrifices during its war for independence and criticizes rising Cuban trade with foreign countries. It cites specific U S exports to Cuba, urges Congress to adjust policy, and advocates ending tariff concessions on sugar to protect American consumers and industry.

Cuba Congress United States Sam Europe Atlantic South Bagatelle Congressman Fleming Georgia American Free Trade League North South Carolina Democratic Party Texas Indianapolis Sentinel

Divine aid and personal prayer guide reform efforts

Earnest prayer builds the soul and strengthens resolve to abandon bad habits. It is presented as God’s method for blessing His people, though genuine reform requires earned vigorous effort. The text questions council influence at the last meeting.

Nox

Elkhart Water Contract Criticized as Ruse

The piece denounces a contract clause allowing the city to buy the water works at a produced value plus ten percent within three months of a binding award. It argues the productive value is five hundred thousand to a million dollars, which the city cannot raise in three months, labeling the plan robbery or a scheme to keep control with the Elk harte Water company.

County of Elkhart Water Opinion Elkhart Water Company Elkhart

Moral Reform Through Mental Balance And Self Control

A long discourse argues that reform must begin with self improvement and mental regeneration rather than blaming others. It splits wrong doing into greed and passion, calls for moral strength, and says true reform comes from inner reform aided by religion but driven by personal effort and mental rebalancing.

Government to Own Pacific Cable Under Plan for U S Control

A report to Congress by the House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce urges passage of a bill for government ownership of a Pacific cable. It calls for American construction and operation under the American flag to support military needs and U S trade. General Greeley of the Signal Service estimates total cost at 10 million dollars with annual maintenance of 525 thousand.

Congress House Committee On Interstate and Foreign Commerce Pacific United States Sam Navy General Greeley Signal Service of the War’. Department

Beet sugar growers urge Cuban sugar inquiry and tariff abolition

Chairman Payne sent a beet sugar growers brief to the ways and means committee arguing Cuban plant ers do not lose money from sugar and that a tariff concession is unnecessary. They request a congressional committee to study Cuban sugar growers. The piece condemns the sugar trust and calls for abolishing tariffs on raw and refined sugar to curb its influence.

Congress House Cuba Senate Payne Ways and Means Committee Sugar Trust

Names and roles in small town America from Valparaiso Journal

A Valparaiso Journal snippet links residents named Ethan Allen in La Porte, Martin Luther in Valparaiso, Andrew Jackson with a peaceful life, and Thaddeus Kosciuszko among South Bend’s Polish community, noting varied occupations and sects. The piece playfully contrasts famous namesakes with local personages.

Rame la Porte Ethan Allen Ticonderoga Valparaiso Martin Luther Andrew Jackson South Bend Thaddeus Kosciusko

Court Bans James Boys in Missouri Drama

Frank James and family sought an injunction to stop a stage production titled the James Boys in Missouri. Judge Teasdale sided, ruling individuals have a right to privacy and to prevent personal traits from being depicted on stage. The public favors suppressing hero‑lauding outlaw dramas.

Frank James Zerelda Samuels Reuben Samuels James Boys Missouri James Brothers Teasdale

Contemporary tone shifts on foreign relations and history

An editor reflects on Britain’s Boer War diplomacy versus past American ideals with references to Poland and Australian Jewish history, arguing for a distinct national spirit and independence in foreign policy.

Britain Izard South America

Latest Price Cuts Highlight Budget News

A clipped line notes reduced costs across items with emphasis on low prices. The fragment suggests shoppers seek bargains and storewide savings, typical of a retail update in the area.

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