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Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1907

Page

4

November Circulation Statement for the Elkhart Truth

William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the November 1906 bona fide circulation was 3328 copies excluding samples, spoiled prints, and unsold day by day copies. Notary public Louis A Dennert witnessed the oath on December 6, 1906, with commission expiring January 9, 1907.

William D. Hazelton Elkhart Truth Daily Truth William. D. Hazelton State of Indiana County of Elkhart

What a Primary Means

Opinion from the Indianapolis Sun arguing that party bosses hold nominating power, and that true reform requires allowing the people to name officers through a workable primary law. It stresses that effective primaries curb machine influence and protect direct voter control over state and local offices.

Congression Cddés Indianapolis Sun

Court challenges interstate commerce act in tobacco case

Judge McCall declares Congress lacked power to regulate interstate commerce through workers compensation type liability for railroad employees. He argues the act ties to tort law, not employer employee relations in interstate trade, and sees no connection to regulation of interstate commerce. The Chicago Record-Herald notes the Justice Department will pursue full constitutional review at Sears court.

Dse Cita Ae Congress Department € Justice Sears Court Chicago Record-Heald Commission As Il Jarre Itvis

Railroads and Newspapers Clash Over New Pass Rule

A rule by the interstate commerce commission bans free passes and cashless sales, forcing fixed pricing. The commission’s interpretation, critics say, amounts to unwarranted lawmaking by courts and threatens barter and balance settlements fundamental to commerce. The dispute hinges on constitutional rights and future court rulings.

Interstate Commerce Commission

Minds and Work as Realization of Great Ideas

The text portrays ideas about land control, living visions, and new aspirations. It asserts work is the process of realization and that great ideas arise in quiet moments, not from constant searching. It warns that constant busyness hinders epoch making or stimulating ideas.

Steel-Coach Talk Promises Woodless Trains For Safety

A railway official discusses replacing wooden components with steel in Pullman sleepers and coaches. He notes advantages of noncombustible, solid steel builds, potential life-insurance like safety, and the high cost of steel coaches estimated around 12 000 to 15 000 dollars versus 8 000 for standard passenger cars.

Sistiexacty Dlessnedjes Gomimercé Commission Pullmai

Northwestern Railroad Engineers Pass Surprise Signal Tests

The Northwestern Railway reported a year 1906 program of surprise tests on enginemen to enforce block signal obedience. Of 1 625 track and distant signal tests, zero failures. minor tests numbered 1 621 showed 1 percent disobedience. Earlier tests led to dismissals and severe discipline for noncompliance.

Northwestern Railroad Northwestern

Battleship engines drive vast freight tonnage for years

The article notes that engine power on major rail freight has shifted toward larger locomotives. It credits William Garstang with design influence as the industry emphasizes bigger motive power. Prominent lines such as Wabash and Hartford appear in the discussion of evolving power needs.

William*Garstang

Goshen Elks Club Proceedings Highlight Buffet Question

A special judge named Hanan and Goshen prosecutors examined a case involving the Goshen Elks Club. The decision discussed during the session touched on buffet arrangements and related experiences, with focus on the prosecution’s remarks and subsequent implications.

Hanan Eee Rae ‘Goshen Elks’ Club Fletcher The Vis Goshen Dast “Pri Fce Ford Iran

Curious Philippine Bats Eat Fruit and Ferment Palm Juice

The article notes bats in the Philippines perched in latine trees during day, then aloft at twilight to raid fruit orchards and coconut groves. They drink palm juice called tuba, become intoxicated when it ferments, and fall to the ground where enemies kill them by morning.

Philippine Ithe Philippines Gunton Washington

Impression of Sir Leslie Stephen by Edmund Gosse

Edmund Gosse recalls his youth’s first encounter with essayist Sir Leslie Stephen after a quiet dinner. He notes Stephen’s striking red beard and austere brow, the subdued mood, and the two guests listening in silence rather than talking.

Edmund Gosse Sir Leslie Stephen Leslie Stephen

Bear Rampage Near Duncansville Averts Fight

A bear of unusual size terrorized a camp housing 200 American Pipe Line Company laborers near four miles west of Duncansville Pennsylvania. For an hour the animal roamed the camp while armed men avoided open combat. Dogs woke sleepers and Cullen Webster a clerk, saw the bear at his window. Brain then shot the bear past James Coyle’s window.

American Pipe, Line Pennsylvania Railroad Duncansville Cullen Webster James Coyle

Compulsory Course Confession From a Tramp's Memoir

A tattered tramp, claiming college background, touts training and education. He insists his degree from the University of Pennsylvania or Utah penitentiary tale is credible, prompting doubtful response from the narrator.

U. Bax Pen Yiganta Ma'am Utah

Zinc Fumes to Remove Soot In Amy Article

A fragment notes zinc fumes used to remove soot and references Amy’s article discovery. The text hints at a cleaning method and a cited source, with limited readable detail on process or context.

Amy

France's Catholic Church Seeks Unity Amid Separation Debate

Bishop Dontenwillie reports from Rome after Pope's audience on France's church state clash. He notes France's infidel government driving God from schools and public funds, while urging unity among Catholics to defend church property and autonomy. He cites 82 bishops and 60,060 priests as current church strength.

Hontenvinle Dritieh Colmaie StevPatrick Ruesdayhaaishop Doustenville Rome Holy Father France America Dontenvire Ibite Ben He -Peve Napoleon Coud Esata Jan Syynth Bishon

W C T U Observes Mothers Day With Red Letter Plans

A large W C T U gathering with Goshen delegation observed Mothers Day at Mrs R C Trawris home. Central Union to entertain State Convention next October. Speakers discussed Pure Food laws and billboard decency. a social followed. Sales job ad appended.

Goshen R. C. Tra‘ris Central Union J. A. Grant Tnealls Snk Ile H. N. Spear J. A. Work Naan

Street Car Employees Granted Wage Increase

Motor men and conductors on city cars of Wabash, Fort Wayne, Longsport and Lafayette receive a 1 cent an hour raise. The new scale ranges from 16 to 19 cents per hour depending on service term. Announcement by Fr D Emmons, general manager of the Ft Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co which owns the street car systems.

Fé Warytte Wabash Ferl Longansport Lafayette Fr. D. Emmons Ft. Wayne Valley Traction Company

Wanted A girl to assist with housework

Help wanted notice seeking a girl to assist with housework at 809 Sherman Street. Local posting invites applicants to inquire at the listed address.

Sherman-street

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