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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth issued by Truth Publishing House in Elkhart Indiana is a Thursday paper with foreign and local news. It offers US and Canada home delivery for 1.00 dollars per year.
In a July 13 1905 column President William R Harper defends Rockefeller’s 10 6 million gift while urging balance between education and addressing urban slums. The piece argues true philanthropy could come from housing the poor and offering farms and opportunities, rather than concentrating funds in colleges. It also notes a separate corruption case involving a government statistician named Holmes, who sold forged crop reports to brokers and faces dismissal with 75000 dollars in his possession.
A survey shows most states investigate graft among officials, with several indictments and some convictions. The passage urges voters to demand honest public servants, arguing graft ends only when truly worthy candidates are elected regardless of party.
A dramatic mutiny aboard the Kniaz Potemkin left the Baltic coast in turmoil as the crew killed officers and sailed for weeks. They eventually surrendered to Romania to avoid mutiny charges, pursuing safe passage to friendly territory. The incident is praised as a brave act despite its failure.
A fragment notes a statement by Secretary Wilson regarding governance and a bent policy. Readable parts mention an appearance of the word sovereignty and references to an administration stance. The text is incomplete but suggests official commentary on governance.
At the ninth annual Elks reunion in Buffalo the National Home board urged abolishing the board of governors and moving duties to grand trustees. Grand Treasurer Tenor reports strong finances. Open session led by Exalted Ruler Tichenor as swarms attend.
County commissioners William Whetten C A Davis and Joseph H Cannon will proceed with courthouse upgrades even though bids exceed the 16000 appropriation set by the county council. EB J McDonough Chicago bid the heating and ventilating system. Charles E B Katz led plumbing sewer and gas. Hawks Hardware and C H Maloney led electrical work. The council may affirm at its first meeting.
Mrs Minnie Blood Morris died after a long illness and her funeral was conducted in Toledo yesterday afternoon. She formerly lived here and moved to Toledo about 12 years ago, remembered by many old friends.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Ryther who died Friday evening at her daughter’s home Mrs George Bell in Cleveland was held this afternoon from her late residence 413 Aspenwold avenue and attracted a large gathering.
Oyster Bay July 10 President Roosevelt is willing to aid through the justice department to end Western Union furnishing pool rooms with race results.
City department heads led by the City Controller Board of Works and Board of Health hold their regular monthly meeting to submit reports to Mayor Greene.
Ticket agent Henry of the Big Four reports the largest Benton Harbor crowd this spring despite bad weather, selling 97 tickets for the trip.
Col C B Taylor, famed for likeness to President McKinley, is dead. Connersville Indiana reports his passing, noting the notable resemblance and the public interest in the obituary.
A dog attacked and killed 52 chickens at Dan Ott's farm near Barney Drive yesterday. Ott promises to remove the marauder and secure the coop, noting the loss and planned action.
A. Roy Knabenshue of Toledo links airship progress to submarine boats, outlines buoyancy and propulsion concepts, and says he will tour the country with Charles J. Strobel to exhibit his craft. He aims to meet Santos-Dumont and race him, noting wind effects and the balance of weight, power, and resistance in aerial navigation.
A semiofficial note claims John Hay wrote The Breadwinners, with Harper’s and Century Magazine officials cited. Henry M. Alden and others weigh in, noting strong evidence and parallels to Hay life, while discussions on publication and labor critique continue to spark debate.
A fragment notes a description of the battle of Mukden and mentions Dr Ignatius Much in connection to a cancellation or cancellation remark.
A Washington dispatch reports postal authorities secured judgment for 3,940 against a southern postmaster and his sureties. Johnson, a former Confederate soldier, counters with 15,390 alleging government neglect since the Civil War. His bill lists absurd items and a demand that the judgment be deducted, noting distrust of officials’ fairness and the Golden Rule.
Dr. M. O. Terry, former New York surgeon general, urged creation of a public dietetic bureau to publish wise diet and health guidance in daily papers. He argued education could reduce appendicitis and other illnesses, with doctors volunteering as educators and press releases detailing diet and bodily maintenance. He criticized overuse of appendectomy and linked modern stomach pain to misdiagnosed appendicitis.
Professor Wettenhoffer, sent by the German government to Silesia, reports that Spotted Fever, or cerebro spinal meningitis, stems from inhalation. The disease begins with inflamed tonsils, spreads via glands to the brain, and predominantly affects weakened glands. He cites sanitary dwelling conditions, not schools, as the root cause.
Dispatch from Flora Indiana reports the Older German Baptist Brethren national conference barred telephone use in members' homes. Foreman Michael Montgomery ruled that households should refrain from telephones, signaling a strict communication ban within the congregation.
The Carnegie Technical school at Pittsburg has received at least 7 200 enrollment applications from across the world. Most applicants are ages 21 to 26, with France and Germany leading and many letters from Japan, Russia, and Filipino residents seeking education in the United States. The trustees will prioritize local applicants before expanding to other regions.
Rev. G. L. Morrill linked a Bible verse to modern automobiles in a sermon at St. Paul. The Indianapolis News relayed his claim that chariots racing in streets foreshadow cars and reckless drivers amid a sermon audience.
A fragmentary tribute honors John Hay as a patriot and poet statesman. It recalls his noble character, youthful vigor, and lifelong service to country, praising steadfast loyalty and unyielding devotion beyond fame. The damaged lines evoke reverence for his memory and ideals.
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