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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1903
Page
4
A long discourse argues moral growth requires mental reform through brain cell change. It links temptation resistance to religion and says God guides those with fit brain organization, while urging persistent prayer and lifestyle changes to replace harmful habits with good.
The text argues that divine guidance comes from God through prayer not church influence or affiliations. Salvation depends on personal, sincere prayer aimed at God’s protection, shaping the brain through selfless requests rather than selfish pleas.
Chris Evans of the United Mine Workers denounces a deadly shooting of striking miners by Deputy U.S. Marshal Cunningham and his posse. He claims six miners were killed in Atkinsville homes while resisting arrest, and others wounded, with no surrender offered. He calls for a full investigation and punishment, noting the victims were African American.
Secretary Shaw warns a short term cash drain is possible as forty million dollars in canal purchase funds are drawn from the treasury. Total available cash is 222,679,794 with 149,836,400 in national banks, requiring 15 to 20 million to be moved to meet the payment while revenues improve.
A devotional verse extols the leaven of kindness and conscience that raises hearts toward heaven. It repeats lines about sunshine in the heart, lovelight in the eye, and deeds of goodness guiding away anger. The poem emphasizes peaceful minds and clear consciences drawing people nearer to heaven.
A fragment discusses the temperance reform movement aimed at workers. It outlines methods to promote sober conduct and reduce alcohol-related issues in labor environments.
A fragment discusses school girls at a pretty life stage with pale worn faces. It mentions pale blood as the cause and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a cure, though the text is cut and inconclusive about details.
A political essay argues the drink habit can be reduced by providing social outlets at saloons and clubhouses free from bad influences. It says some drink for love or excitement, but most seek pleasure. if reformers offer enjoyable alternatives without alcohol, the majority would choose them.
A columnist mocks American women chasing a French count Count Robert de Montesquieu who arrives with entourage and 35 dollar conference fees. The piece jokes that the count will profit from naive admirers and calls for a return to spanking to curb perceived folly among women.
The piece urges kind speech and restraint, noting that praising others and avoiding rude remarks preserves social harmony. It contrasts calm, pleasant moments with stormy, dangerous times to show how kindness shapes our view of people and life, emphasizing the value of goodwill in relationships.
A northern newspaper attacks South Carolina as backward for its new child labor law limiting work ages from under 10 after May 1 this year to under 11 in 1904 and under 12 from 1905, except for children of widowed mothers or invalid fathers who have four months schooling.
Mr. Graham, Taylor, expresses the view that compulsory arbitration would not be a good thing for the country and would be impracticable, offering a brief explanation. He states his belief that mandatory arbitration is unsuitable for this nation.
The passage argues that compulsory arbitration could work in the country, noting New Zealand workers are liberty loving and that personal disputes being adjudicated would not impair practical outcomes. It contends the claim of impracticability is unfounded.
The piece argues that unrest stems from employers not rewarding merit or treating workers fairly. It says workers deserve higher wages for hard work, self-care, and diligence, and that employers should adopt broad humane principles of fairness to reduce labor conflicts.
The president again names Dr. Crum for Charleston port collector and seeks Senate confirmation. He aims to force a Southern vote against appointing a Black official, provoking broad southern criticism of his stance on the color question.
The Illinois legislature committee on labor reports a bill restricting child workers to after seven in the morning and before seven at night for those under sixteen, and forbidding under fourteen from daytime work. It sets eight hours daily and forty eight hours weekly limits, facing employer opposition ahead of floor action.
A reflective verse urges restraint when anger tempts and passion overwhelms. It counsels stopping to think before acting, noting sin’s lure and sorrow’s snare, and promotes right action as the safest path. The cadence echoes moral instruction typical of didactic verse.
The Chicago Northwestern University leader criticized railroad managers in Boston, saying most chiefs lack business sense and threaten bankruptcy, though the lecture sparks dispute. He argues outsized blame on managers ignores capital and construction limits.
A garbled OCR excerpt shows scattered words like sees nine and seven with unrelated phrases, lacking coherent context or identifiable individuals, places, or events. The readable content is too fragmentary to determine a valid news item or factual outcome.
A poetic dialogue contrasts human grief with nature’s cycle. The oriole answers that life ends but new songs continue, while a mourner pleads for relief. The reply affirms divine blessing and a heavenly rest, underscoring faith amid sorrow.
Arch bishop James Edward Quigley takes office as the Chicago archbishop after a formal address at Holy Name cathedral. He names Bishop Peter J. Muldoon vicar general, signaling continuity with the former diocesan cabinet while pledging loyalty of priests and laity and delaying further appointments until he has served some time.
Flooded regions from St Louis to Cairo report rising waters and drifting debris. At Memphis the Mississippi stands at 35 feet with embankments under pressure as Ohio river levels surge Cincinnati signal danger downstream. Government engineers mobilize to aid navigation and safety amid scarce escape routes for displaced residents.
Dr. W. Godfrey Hunter Sr arrived in New Orleans with his wife and son Godfrey Hunter after his resignation as United States minister at Guatemala City. The son was acquitted of murdering William Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in self defense after evidence showed the shooting was in self defense.
A 25 dollar reward is offered for king of spavin splint sweeny capped hock bowed tendon or similar ailments not cured by Gilmore's Caustic Oil. The sponsor guarantees every bottle for satisfaction or money back price 50 cents per bottle sold by Gilmore Drug Co Fletcher Oklahoma and Thomas drugstore.
Lieutenant Arthur Bradley of the first division Illinois naval militia from Moline Ill was fatally wounded by Arthur Finley and died in the hospital after the shooting in Rock Island on March 10.
All up to date householders use Russ Bleaching Blue for cleaning and fresh scent. The advertisement notes the product makes homes smell new and appealing, targeting grocers and shoppers.
C W Henry of Fond du Lac reports Gen and Mrs Bragg are in Hong Kong where the general serves as United States consul general. The letter says they enjoyed the ocean voyage and are in excellent health, disproving rumors of ill health.
A cyclone hit Townsville causing extensive destruction. Ward hospital collapsed killing six patients and injuring many. Grammar school churches and other buildings were destroyed in the town.
An investigation of King Thothmes IV’s tomb near Thebes reports a splendid granite sarcophagus covered with texts from the Book of the Dead. The find was announced by Mr. Davis, an American, during the London March reports.
An unusual social note from London records Lora Fairfax of New York receiving a greeting from a Scottish titled figure. The exchange highlights transatlantic social ties and the quirks of aristocratic address in contemporary society.
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