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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1903
Page
4
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The Goshen News-Times reprints from the Ligonier Banner a critique of cross party voting in Whitely and Elkhart counties over county superintendent elections. It argues politics should influence school officers less, noting bipartisan condemnation of Ellis and broader calls for better understanding across regions. Chicago News comments on the president's West-focused stance and national unity.
In the Goshen Democrat summary the Wakarusa Tribune editor favors mercy for George W. Ellis while Elkhart county schools superintendent, though guilty of grave wrongs, is spared emphasis. The piece criticizes a policy of “giving him a life” and notes local figures like Trustee Eby of Olive township influenced leniency.
The Goshen election chose county superintendent George W. Ellis, a twelve year incumbent known as a defaulter. Despite republicans knowing his status and disliking him, two democrats supported Ellis to avoid harming their political futures. the county council comprises nine democrats and seven republicans.
The presidency ends a 14 000 mile Western journey with no major incidents. Roosevelt’s route covered Chicago to Wyoming then back through the West and South through states including Wisconsin North Dakota Montana Nebraska Iowa Missouri Colorado New Mexico Arizona Nevada California Utah Washington Idaho and Wyoming. The tour boosted popular regard and aimed to unite East and West with shared ideals and energy.
The article reviews a five to four Supreme Court ruling on Hawaii after annexation. It notes that Congress retained laws until changed and details Mankichi manslaughter conviction without grand jury indictment. Justice Harlan dissents, arguing Constitution follows the flag and upholds universal protection in territories.
Indianapolis Journal reports Miss Kate Mason, a city school principal, acquitted on assault and battery charges for whipping a pupil after a trial that stressed lawful school discipline. The judge defended teachers’ authority to punish within laws and urged support for order in public schools.
The article notes bipartisan anger over a man accused of heavy defalcation from school funds and linked to a state scandal around exam questions. It cites the Goshen News-Times defending his exam standing as enough for a three year license, while South Bend Times critiques trustees and the choice.
An unsigned editorial criticizes suppressing crime news as a public harm. It condemns reelecting a county superintendent who defaulted $3000, noting bondsmen covered the shortage. The piece urges voters to test the law to prevent rogue officials and protect Indiana’s schools and public trust.
Professor George W. Ellis is re-elected county superintendent for an eighteen year term. An opposition effort failed as Ellis and his ticket maintained control. Allegations of embezzlement surfaced publicly last Saturday via the Elkhart Truth but carried little weight with trustees and schools.
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The South Bend Times denounces a local society proposing parents whip male teachers who whip their children. It notes most teachers are women and argues that many men would eagerly join to cash in thrashings, while teachers rely on moral suasion and parents often fail to intervene, preferring physical discipline.
The South Bend Tribune notes humorist Max O'Rell faced death with composure and levity. His remark on not ready to exchange his hat for a halo illustrates his lighthearted philosophy at life’s end.
The Goshen Democrat accuses Trustee Grosh of not revealing his ballot on Ellis for county superintendent. The piece argues Grosh supports Ellis to extend his term andHide opposition, implying pressure influences the vote.
The South Bend Times reports nine Elkhart county trustees who voted for George W. Ellis’ retention deserve “special leather badges.” The notice frames the vote as a noteworthy endorsement and criticizes the trustees’ action.
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