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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
4
The article argues Congressman Crumpacker to reduce Southern representation in Congress. It contends the move would worsen race tensions, preserve white control of justice and property, and hurt Northern investments. It warns of increased Republican majorities and damaged interstate relations.
The text discusses Joseph Chamberlains British bill to pension working people over sixty five with no means of support. It contrasts the proposal favorably with ship subsidies and congressional spending on harbors and rivers, arguing the aged indigent deserve aid.
The piece promotes Charles T. Greene as the likely mayoral candidate in Elkhart with broad support. It lauds his thirty-year business tenure and character, vowing a water works project run on business principles without corruption or broker commissions. It asserts the city council will act above bribery and ring rule.
The piece argues Democrats nationwide must select progressive leaders and adopt modern campaign methods. It rejects clinging to past defeats and old era politics, urging leaders who will implement up-to-date policies and engage an informed, active electorate.
The text argues that legislators cannot be trusted to fulfill duties and party leaders should guide candidate nominations. It claims leaders lacking influence integrity or progressiveness render candidates similar, urging the Democratic party to shed past leadership and become aggressively modern to match the Republican ethos.
The passage urges individuals to seek relief through direct prayer to God amid poverty, ignorance, and hardship. It asserts life offers hope, urges self effort, and claims prayers for personal strength and improvement will be answered. It emphasizes personal devotion over intercession for others.
Louis McDonald, editor of the Ply mouth Democrat for nearly thirty years, announces his valedictory as the paper passes to C. W. Metsker. He notes writing over thirteen thousand columns and nine hundred obituary notices plus publishing major Indiana histories and numerous works, while backing Democratic platforms in seven presidential battles and many state campaigns.
The piece notes General Miles likely retirement by President Roosevelt due to his demand for a bloodless Philippine settlement. It recalls Miles’s Civil War rise from a Boston store porter to private, with multiple wounds, and his prior hardline approach to conflict.
The ad explains that steady treatment with Scott's Emulsion yields small daily gains in strength and weight, accumulating over weeks and months. It stresses the product can be taken for extended periods without disturbance and that it supports new flesh and overall fortification.
An Elkhart Review and Goshen Democrat fragment discuss tariff revision, trust favors, ship subsidy, and big railroad mergers as main 1890s campaign topics, plus local cases like Logansport street railway in a pushback against public-private franchise power. Judge Baker praised for limiting perpetual private rights.
The piece reports Nebraska Democrats and Populists, led by Mr. Bryan, preparing to fuse again. It suggests the Populists will align with Democrats in a tight, controlled collaboration reminiscent of past years.
After a water works election, Councilman Jones hides his Elkhart Water Company collar beneath his overcoat. The badge of affiliation affects his public appearance.
The article notes President Roosevelt preparing for political clash with Congress by studying jujutsu, a Japanese self defense art taught to Japan's nobles, signaling strategic approach to upcoming conflict.
Senator Hawley says he would pay a thousand dollars for a shot at an anarchist, referencing the Goldman case in Chicago as a focal point for his remark.
A Baltimore man cannot say whether a flat iron or mop stick caused his sudden muteness. The incident remains under investigation with no further details released.
The Thirteenth District of Indiana calls a delegate convention in Plymouth on April 2 1902 at 1 30 pm to nominate a congressional candidate. Representation is listed by county with totals and 122 votes needed for a choice. Also notices Democratic ward caucuses March 27 and city convention March 29 to select council candidates, finance, and delegates.
Six workers buried during foundation work for a new tank in Lighthouse street Cleveland. Clay collapse twenty five feet underground as excavation proceeds. William Knoxtell died after hospital admission. George Weber injured but alive with internal injuries.
A nostalgic home health ad claims nagging wives suffer nervous and physical symptoms and may need Electric Bitters. It touts benefits for female troubles, headaches, sleep issues, and weak kidneys, with testimonials of thousands of users and a 50 cent price. Houseworth Bros guarantees satisfaction.
Copenhagen March 26. Opponents of selling the Danish West Indies to the United States plan a bold bid to persuade Queen Alexandra and the Russian Dowager Empress, both Danish king's daughters, to block ratification. The Landsthing met in secret, reached no conclusion, and postponed treaty discussion to April 3.
Fresh warrants issued for the arrest of Frank C. Andrews vice president and Henry R. Andrews cashier of City Savings Bank. Complaints signed by F W Hayes allege wilful misappropriation of bank funds and misappropriation with aiding and abetting.
Berlin dispatch notes Simplicissimus prints a harsh caricature of Miss Alice Roosevelt at sea in an open boat with a fat hog in one end and the future First Lady in the other holding a pig swathed in the Stars and Stripes. The caption reads We Received Your Prince You Must Admit Our Hogs.
An old notice touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for wounds and sores. It claims the salve can prevent lockjaw after cuts, urging readers to buy from Houseworth Bros. drug store for 25 cents.
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