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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1900
Page
4
A notice announces a promo: subscribing old or new readers to Weekly Truth and Farm Journal for three years at a single price, with a free Farm Journal sample copy coming soon. The appeal highlights the papers as practical, progressive and widely circulated among top readers.
The Weekly Truth is issued each Thursday with foreign and fee news. It lists delivery to the post office in the United States or Canada at 600 per year.
The speaker suggests delaying the election to avoid expenses and settle business, arguing delaying might benefit finances and stability. No additional context provided.
The weather bureau asserts the grain hog has delivered only one correct prophecy in six years, unsettling a cherished local belief and prompting renewed skepticism about forecasts and superstition.
A brief city note recalls a quip once passed between North and South Carolina executives. The current Kentucky governor is yet to make a similar remark to his brother in the state’s administration.
The bill proposes three territorial governments for Hawaii raising questions about unequal citizenship status. Critics ask why Hawaiians would gain American rights while Porto Ricans remain colonial subjects, suggesting classed treatment within the republic.
Despite denials a threat to move the Republican national convention from Philadelphia was conveyed. Boss Hanna received a $25,000 check with a pledge that the remaining $75,000 would be raised and turned over before the convention opens.
Fragmentary notes show a presidential dinner scene with officials and aides at the White House. Mentions advisors, diplomats, and a looming Philippine War context amid political tension.
The article argues the subsidy bill will be laid aside until after the election. It predicts fearful members may avoid the bill to gain safety for two years or face defeat, raising concerns about campaign funds and party support if ship owner contributors are lost, and warns of implications for western states if the bill passes.
Mr Frick claims Carnegie Steel earned 21000000 net profit on low priced contracts in 1899 from 25000000 capital. He says high priced contracts will yield 42500000 this year, Carnegie pegs at 40090000, while labor unrest over wages fuels anti trust sentiment.
The piece argues Governor Mount must enforce existing law to suppress trusts or seek a court ruling declaring the law useless. It states he alone holds the power to act and that there is no room for doubt about his role.
The Indianapolis Sentinel criticizes the Republican legislatures for three sessions failing to address a law issue. It argues no action will come from a Republican majority and urges accountability for inaction across successive sessions.
The president shifted from backing free trade for Porto Rico to indicating he will sign a bill that imposes a 25 cent duty. Republicans in Congress mockingly question his leadership as they debate the measure.
A distorted missive criticizes the Republican party as corrupt and power hungry. It condemns leaders tied to capital interests and accuses them of endangering constitutional principles and the republic’s perceived past prosperity.
County residents endorse Hon. 4 K Beardsley for state senator noting strong backing from local friends. It is also recalled that Hon A R Beardsley previously opposed a Sherman street bridge during his legislative term due to personal property concerns.
The article argues that trusts and tariff policies create monopolies and that English legislation does not empower trusts as in the U S. It discusses associations, combinations, and the role of law in enabling or curbing monopoly power, questioning objections to the link between trusts and tariffs.
Fuel for force and vitality. Cod liver oil in Scott's Emulsion boosts nerves, muscle power, and digestion. Available in 50c and $2.00 sizes at all druggists. Scott and Bowne, chemists, New York.
The speaker argues candidly that true opponents of trusts will vote for repeal of duties that create or support monopolies and cut off imports and revenue, asserting that backing the repeal opposes trusts while a negative vote signals alliance with them.
The tin plate industry illustrates the tariff trust issue with protectionists claiming McKinley tariffs made the industry possible while free traders argue tariffs cost Americans money. It contends tariffs harmed labor and canning wages, reduced farmers’ sales, and raised canned food costs, noting England’s use of refined tin and sugar to bolster its own canning trade.
Commentary accuses Standard Oil of raising oil by a cent to thirteen cents per gallon, harming the poor and country folk while dividends topped eighty percent. The piece argues unchecked corporate power harms laborers and calls for scrutiny of monopolies and their impact on low incomes.
The state department remains silent on allegations against former U S Consul Charles E Macrum. The Macrum case has stirred administration circles and drawn pressure from influential officials to limit disclosures. Macrum, returning from Pretoria, reportedly has evidence of a secret Anglo American alliance and could implicate Secretary Hay in dubious dealings if he speaks out. Senators probing the matter grow increasingly angry at the lack of explanation.
Andrew Carnegie says Carnegie Steel could be sold for 500 million on the London market. He owns about 58 percent, worth 292.5 million. H C Frick testifies profits in 1899 at 21 million and projected this year at 40 million. Carnegie's share around 25.6 million. He blames a domestic tariff law for protecting the industry from foreign competition. The platform supporting protection is tied to McKinley’s election.
A strong call against Carnegie era trusts urges ostracism of monopolies to curb special corporate privileges. It argues tariff policy and public opinion can curb private power, urging Republicans to act before the next campaign and unite editors and citizens in opposition.
Frick says Carnegie’s firm profits last year reached 21 million dollars, with 40 million projected for 1900. Carnegie owns about 60 percent of the stock. his last year’s profits exceeded 12 million, with expectations near 2 million monthly this year. Critics say protection enriches him, while Congress enacts laws favoring trusts. Also notes local shops offering watches and robes and blanket items at J A Wireman & Co and other merchants.
A political critique argues the Republican party creates and sustains trusts through legislation and funding. It calls for ending special privileges, tariff removal, and open markets to erase trusts, labeling infant industries as past threats now grown into powerful highwaymen.
An advertisement claims Dr Bolan offers a non surgical cure for piles fissure and rectal ulcers with treatments for kidney bladder urinary diseases stomach liver blood and skin ailments. It touts 235 years general practice and 15 years as a piles and rectal specialist.
Doctor Bolan offers free consultation and examination at the Columbia Hotel on Sunday February 25th and Monday February 26th. The event invites local residents to receive medical assessment without charge.
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