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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
4
A descriptive meditation compares a venerable tree and an abandoned house to a wrecked man ruined by dissipation. It warns against liquor and tobacco, noting how time and vice erode strength, vigor, and happiness. The piece urges readers to confront the dangers of addiction.
An editorial argues the Panther bombardment of Maracaibo during ongoing settlement talks does not breach international faith. It dismisses fears in the U S over coercive actions, contending allies will press Venezuela until it pays its debts to protect American investors and deter other South American defrauders.
Testimony before the Interstate Commerce Commission details George Gates profits of 7 650 000 from selling stock in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Report says Gates held controlling stock and compelled Morgan interests to pay, signaling a rise in rates, wage cuts, and higher costs as trusts and combines push extortionate profits.
Report says peace was declared between the Illinois Manufacturers' Association and the coal dealers' association in Chicago. While clashing, the grand jury had prospects of bringing certain coal dealers to justice. The settlement ends the main information source for the jury, a move described as fair yet questionable from a justice perspective.
The Ways and Means Committee heard Mr. Seaver of the National Wire Co and Mr. Cramp of a shipbuilder discuss steel billet prices abroad versus in the United States. Testimony supports a bill to rebate duties on manufacturing inputs, possibly reducing tariffs to favor reciprocal trade and bolster Democratic principles.
The Columbia State editor Gonzalez was shot by South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Tillman over political opposition. The piece condemns Tillman methods, calling them cowardly and barbarous and urges abandonment to protect the South’s good name.
The piece argues that Congress may not report resolutions seeking to authorize takeover of coal mines and transport networks. It warns of a millionaire influence in the Capitol, questions socialism as a remedy, and notes Senate power as a check on legislation against big corporations.
The article rejects the claim that Standard Oil lowered kerosene prices by uniting oil interests. It argues prices fell due to refining and marketing improvements, and that monopoly power can raise costs. Competition, not consolidation, spurs cheaper production and methods.
A brief meditation on hope as the uplifting force in suffering illness and loss. It portrays hope easing sorrow and pointing to heaven, promising brighter futures and immortality beyond adversity.
President Roosevelt warned Utah legislators against nominating a Mormon for the United States Senate. Apostle Reed Smoot was chosen by the Republican caucus in Salt Lake and faces election with little opposition. The president’s stance is viewed as a partisan move aimed at blocking Smoot and preserving party interests.
The piece argues Standard Oil should explain why kerosene costs 13 cents a gallon in the United States while 8 to 9 cents in Europe. It claims foreign competition lowers European prices, but U S producers face no such restraint, allowing price increases amid a coal-driven demand rise.
The Truth letters recalled President Baer's pledge to rush anthracite to markets at $5 a ton. A photo captures 500 coal cars sidetracked at Elizabethport New Jersey marking 60 000 tons held up. Meanwhile New York and other cities face freezing amid shortages.
Tom L. Johnson a Cleveland showman and the only double somersaulter in the business announces his candidacy for the Ohio governorship. He says he will seek the Democratic nomination and aims to flip flop into the post if chosen.
The piece criticizes the Interstate Commerce Commission for infrequent visible impact on railroad pricing and practices. It argues carriers raise rates and form combinations despite the commission, noting only circus investigations and public payroll mentions reveal its existence.
Jenkin Lloyd Jones addressed the National Housewives Association in Chicago, denouncing women over 25 who cannot bake, sew, or craft, criticizing parental responsibility and urging focus on homemaking skills. He contrasted lighter talks at Evanston clubs with today’s audience, praising practical household training over literary debates.
A speaker denounces the modern girl for mixing social pursuits with labor, ridicules college educated women like those at Vassar and Smith, and condemns domestic science schools and their chafing dish as Humbug, claiming it erodes traditional home skills and values.
An advertisement extols a wall paper cutting paste and hanging machine. It highlights Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as a life saver for weak lungs and respiratory diseases. It claims many users conquered grip bronchitis pneumonia and consumption and promotes bottles at 50 cents and one dollar with guarantees and free trials.
An article extols cultivating taste for beauty through nature rather than costly art. It argues refined souls avoid baser passions, find joy in landscapes and flowers, and that appreciation of beauty prevents loneliness and sorrow. A single scenic glance outweighs riches.
Advertisement claims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve relieves cuts wounds burns and sore joints and also cures piles. It promotes the salve as the best on earth and lists Houseworth Bros. druggists as sellers at 25 cents.
Congress orders an investigation into high DC coal prices with few dealers cited. State attorney generals join the probe into alleged price extortion during winter, urging public boycotts and ostracism of profiteering coal dealers and their families.
A woman feels run down with backache and dyspepsia and hides symptoms until breakdown. Electric Bitters is recommended as a cure for stomach, liver and kidney troubles and to revitalize the system. Priced at 65 cents and guaranteed by Houseworth Bros. druggists.
The Cleveland Coal Dealers Association disbanded rather than face the grand jury to explain coal price increases. Across the region efforts push to uncover the true robber methods of coal barons and curtail rising costs. The fate of the Interurban coal unions remains unsettled.
A fragment indicates 2000 pairs of sample gloves and mittens offered wholesale at Shafer & Schult, two stores.
William Hunsheregr transfers lot 88 Wolf Elk hart to John Bontrager for 927 dollars. Ellen Markham by heirs sells Olive Township lot to David Bechtel for 775. George Seese sells Benton Township lot to Solomon Seese for 2500. Henry Snyder and wife transfer lot 48 in Nappanee original plot to Sarah and Melinda Culp for 1100. Sadie Ried et al transfer substantial parcels in Baugo and Cleveland Townships plus section 1 for 2500 to Willis Richards and wife. Charles Rohrer transfers part of lot 4 New Paris to C M Immel for 600. David Immel transfers lot 12 New Paris to Charles Rohrer for 800. Mabel Markham guardian transfers part of Olive Township lot to David Bechtel for 193.75. Henry Roush transfers lots 98 and 99 Beardsley first Elk Hart to Jno Brodrick for 500.
A 100 dollar reward claim accompanies an advertisement promoting Hall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy. The note asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces to cure catarrh and invites testimonials, listing F J Cheney & Co of Toledo as makers and 75 cent selling price.
Two sections separated as the train halted with a jolt sending passengers from seats. Engine 111, recently repaired from a prior wreck, pulled the second section. Engineer Frank Cline, who had operated the prior loco, replaced Russ and returned the train toward Chicago.
Saturday sale offers ten dollar worth of Green Stamps with each woolen underwear garment purchased at Shafer and Shcult two cash stores.
Logansport reports the Fourth district meeting of the Knights of Pythias with nearly all Grand lodge officers present and many visitors from nearby states attending.
Advertises wool underwear at one dollar per garment with ten dollars in Green Stamps given with each sale. Available at Shafer and Schuit two stores, on Saturday.
Police post a reward of 1000 dollars for the arrest and conviction of the three men who killed grocer John M. Koonsman during a failed robbery at his store in South Bend. The incident occurred as the men attempted to rob him and fled.
Trappers urged to bring raw furs to 120 South Main Street for top market prices. Entry details indicate a fixed offer of 420 weekly?
Paris January 21 M Maysonnave begins a candidacy against Count Boni de Castellane in the Basses Alpes district aiming to aid Siegfried who opposes the count in the election.
The Dutch steamer Konigen Regentes from Amsterdam to Padang Sumatra ran aground at the mouth of the Medway. All passengers and mails have been landed.
Lincoln Nebraska January 21 the executive committee of the Populist state committee has decided that henceforth the Populist party in Nebraska shall not be allied with the Democratic party.
Shafer and Schult offer boys knee pants in corduroy at 39 cents. The deal applies to two Shafer Schult stores.
In Berlin on January 21 Herr Schraecier a Bavarian statesman sharply rebuked Emperor William in the reichstag for interfering with the Bavarian diet actions. The diet refused to vote 5000 for art purposes.
Union made overalls priced at fifty cents offered at Shafer and Schult two stores, highlighting bargain apparel.
Springfield January 21 the annual convention of the Illinois Beta Clerks Protective association opened. President W H Mast of Chicago addressed proposed Sunday closing law and urged a state minimum wage and maximum hour scales. Oscar D Peterson reported on finances and recommended affiliation with the State Federation of Labor.
They claim to ease and cure stomach and liver troubles. The ad cites Houseworth Bros. drug store and presents dramatic relief from domestic ruptures by using the product. The tone mirrors a period newspaper advertisement promising quick, effective results.
Notice announces the appointment of an executor for the estate of Mary A. Durant, deceased, in Elkhart County Indiana. The undersigned is named as executor and the case references George Li. Bender and Clyde Rymer, attorney.
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