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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
4
J H Billingsley councilman from Ward 2 in Indianapolis testifies to the benefits of Green Mountain Renovator. The ad promises relief for bad blood rheumatism catarrh kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility with a guarantee or money back if no benefit.
The article analyzes Justices Brown White and Harlan on annexation of distant territories. It argues Brown favors incorporation with caveats on taxation, White warns against forcing incorporation by treaty, and Harlan advocates restraint allowing Congress to decide admission. The piece stresses dangers to the constitutional structure.
The piece argues Congress should safeguard constitutional governability when acquiring new territory and questions how the Philippines fate will be decided. It cites Justice Harlan and urges careful consideration of how disposals of territory align with the Constitution and national interests.
The state department will instruct US diplomats abroad to issue passports to Port Rico and Philippines residents who acknowledge US allegiance. This flexible reading treats residents as entitled to protection without full citizenship, aligning with common sense and justice.
Sydney Webster concludes an article in the current North American Review critiquing the administration's Cuba policy. The piece analyzes diplomatic moves and public sentiment, arguing for a shift in approach and warning of potential consequences.
An advertisement touts gaining a pound daily by taking an ounce of Scott's Emulsion. It claims the dose activates digestion, helping absorption of ordinary food. Leicht's Emulsion is recommended for health, with free samples and easy use in all seasons. Scott & Bowne, 409 415 Pearl Street, New York. Available at druggists for one dollar.
The article argues that since 1901 the Platt amendment safeguards U S interests and Cuban welfare by keeping Cuba from becoming a European threat or a menace to the United States. It notes that U S occupation was essential for stability and that Congress demanded safeguards preventing Cuba from becoming a Spanish province again.
The Atlantic Monthly article argues for federal regulation to curb monopolistic trusts. It notes dangers of socialism through public monopoly and critiques municipal ownership in Britain. Remedies include removing tariff protection, free iron and steel, and a national incorporation law with limited liability to curb cross state trust operations. Public opinion remains mixed as industrial change shifts focus from self supply.
The quotation discusses an area needing an instrument to enable capabilities beyond the current system. It notes that the subject remains in view and acknowledges a necessity for regulation and control, though details are unclear.
Mrs L Pease of Lawrence Kansas had suffered seven years in bed due to kidney and liver trouble and debility. She credits three bottles of Electric Bitters with restoring her ability to walk and renewing her health. The remedy is praised for headaches backaches nervousness sleeplessness melancholy faintness and dizziness with a satisfaction guarantee. Chas D Rushton and Houseworth Bros drug stores offer it for 50 cents.
The British press blames trades unions for England’s decline in manufacturing supremacy. Lord George Hamilton cites American competition and union methods as costly to English industry. London's papers warn that union practices may push the Americans ahead, urging American workers to avoid similar errors.
The article states deafness is caused by inflammation of the mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and that only constitutional remedies can cure it. It offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case due to catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure and promotes sales of Hall's Family Pills.
Nine year old Jeffersonville resident Edward Quick, son of William Quick, shot himself in the stomach while inspecting a flobert rifle and may not recover.
The article discusses the U S position on the Platt amendment with Secretary Root’s role, asserting only Congress can alter terms. It notes Cuban delegates misunderstood assurances and warns radicals may fear U S control while conservatives doubt the convention’s reconsideration. It argues modified independence is preferable to full dependence.
Sheriff Elliott reports a wanderer named Boss, missing from Plymouth four days without sustenance, found in a fence corner near his brother’s farm at Jimtown. Local authorities say the man is safely recovered and in care.
The commencement exercises of the Elkhart county schools have been postponed for the present and notice will be given as to the time of holding the exercises. a6 w6-13-20 GEO. W. ELLIS, Co. Supt. Schools.
Gets contract for a dam across the Cass river at Caro Michigan. The structure will be 400 feet long and sixteen feet high. E R Beardsley head of Beardsley Gravity Dam and Hydraulic Construction Company returned from Caro with the winning bid.
Cooperative Savings and Loan Society advertises real estate loans at prevailing interest rates. This notice seeks prospective borrowers seeking financing options and terms.
The Kokomo city council rejected an ordinance to sell natural gas by metre at 20 cents per 1000 cubic feet. The current franchise uses a flat 1 rate and requires the company to serve Kokomo customers as long as gas is piped to Chicago. The proposal did not bind continued supply to home consumers.
Marion-Samuel Potts twenty four of Osceola Mo enlisted in the Thirty-ninth Infantry for service in the Philippines but deserted en route for San Francisco. He was captured Saturday afternoon in the vicinity after suffering exposure while roaming the country and fearing to seek food at farm houses.
An old newspaper ad promotes Mrs. Austin’s Famous Wheat Food described as rich in phosphates and gluten. It claims wide availability at all grocers and runs under the June 13 listing.
New Albany resident Thomas J. Obenchain nick entered a barber shop last Saturday and was found dead in a tub of spaplexy. He belonged to the Toad-Obenchain Manufacturing Co of the city, with George D. Todd ex mayor of Louisville as senior partner.
An unusually large rat killed several chickens on the W. H. Fry premises. It then entered the house and attacked family members, severely biting Grace Fry, eight years old, before being killed by someone at the scene.
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