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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1902
Page
4
The Weekly Truth published by Truth Publishing House appears each Thursday with the latest foreign and local news. Subscriptions cost 1.00 per year delivered to any U S post office or Canada.
A local confrontation over a city water plant in Elkhart pits residents against the Review. Citizens argue the old company overcharges and press for a municipal plant funded by bond money and water rents. The piece states the city can raise initial payments and bids will be awarded to lowest bidders, challenging the Review’s criticisms.
The article notes no important congressional legislation has been enacted. It criticizes the House for delays over the demonar gerine bill and Cuban sugar concessions while the Senate stirs factional strife over the Philippine tariff. No republican pledge regarding remedial legislation has been fulfilled.
The speech criticizes the anti trust law status in statutes and warns of no self government for the Philippines nor clear moves on tariff or financial reform. It notes a large war tax and lengthy appropriation bills due to river harbor and public building funding, with no hopeful outlook projected.
The Review argues that a city owned water plant would incur no office costs and would cut hydrant charges from 75 to 35 dollars per hydrant, saving the city about 7 000 dollars annually. It claims better fire protection and broader water access for outlying districts, with overall lower costs than the private firm now serving Elkhart.
In a discussion on typographical mistakes in the Chatam Courier, J W Darrow notes that every paper bears errors despite efforts for accuracy. He explains an error can escape multiple readers and only surface at printing, with no chance to correct it. Newspapers rush to print. proofs exist but mistakes occur despite precautions.
RICKETY CHILDREN. Loose joints bow legs big head and soft bones mean rickets. It is a typical disease for the best workings of Scott's Emulsion. For the weak bones Scott's Emulsion supplies tonic hypophosphites. For the loss of flesh Scott's Emulsion provides nourishing cod liver oil. Scott's Emulsion corrects imperfect nourishment and brings rapid improvement in every way.
An editorial argues the special election will reveal public will on replacing the old water company with a municipal plant. It condemns price hikes and calls for a joint committee to negotiate a fair contract, stressing the issue is about public robbing consumers, not politics. The piece opposes Bryan’s renomination and urges seaw ward measures to ensure fair terms.
The piece questions how to handle fighting senators Tillman McLaurin and Wellington. It argues reform is needed and suggests removing or sidelining unworthy lawmakers rather than offering leniency, comparing their conduct to dogs in a public fight and urging prompt action.
The South Bend Times argues the gold Democrats cannot harmonize while Bryan dominates. It likens supporters of free silver to victims facing a wolf, warning of a grim party fracture as Bryan’s influence grows. The piece portrays internal battles and looming disaster for dissenters.
Fragmentary OCR notes suggest Bryan asserts silver is not dead and hints at a potential Democratic presidential candidacy. The text references treasury secretary comments on global trade and speculation about a future Bryan campaign.
The article urges Indiana to study the Torrens system now in Minnesota. It notes a 30 day court certificate, a two year incontestability period, and its protection for landowners against costly abstracts, old defective claims, and land sharks. It emphasizes benefits for small lot holders and smoother property transfers.
The senate debates a ship subsidy bill with warnings against lavish public money for private corporations. Critics say subsidies create political power, tax burdens, and unfair competition, urging the industry to stand aside for lower rates regardless of flag. Public policy should avoid subsidizing private interests.
Prince Henry learns that an American tour of welcome is not a mere pleasure trip. He will return to Germany with a lame arm a sensitive ear and a warm heart for the American people after two weeks of handshakes feasting and honors.
The author argues that luck follows effort and moral conduct. Indiscretion leads to trouble, while merit yields fortune. Success comes from consistently doing what is right in all endeavors and avoiding wrongdoing.
Citizens weigh favoring continued old water company revenue against a municipal plant. Reports claim the old firm would raise prices if a municipal plant is approved, despite a contract that caps water rates already paid byConsumers.
General Funston says the Philippine war is over and no major guerrilla resistance remains to threaten U S control. A parallel cable from Manila reports a clash with seventy five Filipino fighters encountered by a U S soldier company, with a brief engagement.
The Indiana Supreme Court upholds a mortgage exemption law benefiting about 100000 taxpayers. The statute allows a $700 exemption against mortgage indebtedness, reducing property tax payments accordingly. if mortgage debt is under $700 the full amount is exempt, while excess above $700 remains taxable.
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