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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
4
Truth Publishing House explains that Weekly Truth is issued each Thursday with current foreign and local news. Subscriptions are $1.00 annually, delivered to any U S or Canadian post office.
Chicago enters a heated legislative battle as lobbyists for gas and electric trusts oppose an enabling act to let the city own and operate plants for public and private lighting. Supporters predict repeated fights until municipal ownership prevails.
Grave charges are leveled at Assistant Secretary of State Loomis by individuals familiar with his Venezuela tenure as American Minister. They allege a $70,000 asphalt trust check and cash commissions for influencing claims against the Venezuelan government. If true, Loomis may be forced from his prominent post amid strained US relations with Venezuela.
Taft declares government control will end rate discrimination and require equal treatment for all shippers on the Panama railroad. He notes the Pacific Steamship Company previously monopolized freight, and asserts one carrying rate to all as government policy.
A Cincinnati man Henry Clawson must abstain from drink and vice for five years to earn a $50,000 income under his mother’s will. If he misbehaves, he will receive $5 weekly for life and the estate goes to charity. The writer urges probation for inheritors to safeguard them.
A reflective piece argues that wealth pursuit persists across classes amid high prices and social strain. It questions preaching against riches when many seek security and happiness, noting working families and even ministers feel the grind and doubt the sincerity of true contentment.
A reflective editorial urges greater honesty in the pursuit of wealth and in methods used. It emphasizes integrity, transparency, and ethical considerations in financial ventures and professional guidance.
Rev. Hopkins urges mercy for Milwaukee banker Bigelow amid calls to punish despoilers. He warns against lax justice while critics note corporate power and public utilities control. The piece contrasts forgiveness with strong legal action and public accountability.
The piece argues for compulsory arbitration between employers and workers to prevent strikes and violence. It warns against military intervention, notes police efforts and foresees public awakening to arbitration as the only reasonable labor solution.
A St. Joseph telegram reports an electric railway planned from St. Joseph to Elkhart via Dowagiac Niles and Edwardsburg. Benton Harbor and St Joseph Street Railway and Light Co has been purchased as a nucleus by the syndicate. The line would connect later with Nappanee and further south, protecting Elkhart from diversion by South Bend and Goshen, and bringing economic benefits. support for the St Joseph and Benton Harbor trolley road is urged.
A Berlin move ends the present tariff treaty with the United States as Germany signals possible new terms. The fall of the Dingley act prompts European nations to retaliate, and experts warn the conflict could rebound on trading partners while the United States stays self reliant.
Fragmentary remarks show railroad managers failing to satisfy the United States Senate Investigating Committee on why the government should not fix traffic rates to prevent complaints of unjust discriminations. Testimony is incomplete and contested.
The article notes that a small group of teachers who published unfavorable remarks about a Chicago school visit have become the subject of nationwide mockery. Superintendent Thomas says the matter was a joke to him, while Indiana Teachers Association members report courteous treatment. The piece cautions against public criticism at public or private events and suggests future visitors may be better behaved.
A critical column denounces the Czar's grant of religious freedom in Russia as excluding Jews. It argues Christians and Muslims gain rights while Jews face continued persecution and massacre. The author laments the denial of faith and predicts doom until equality is achieved.
A editorial argues against compromising labor disputes between employers and unions. It urges solving labor differences through courts of justice, warning against violence and bloodshed and calling for national law to require final adjudication by tribunals. Public sentiment should pave the way.
Major Charles E. Woodruff of the U S Army argues that national nervousness stems from too bright home lighting and that darkened classrooms would reduce headaches among schoolchildren. He contends eye strain from study causes nerves, urging better lighting as the cure while criticizing the notion of moral gloom as punishment.
Rev. Washington Gladden attacks John D. Rockefeller, asserting perjury in his wealth pursuit. The preacher claims Rockefeller’s long career involves crimes against competitors and society, suggesting vast fortunes come at the cost of honor and integrity.
May Shirk widow sells 80 acres in Elkhart to Samuel M. Shirk for 1 dollar. Multiple Elkhart Goshen transactions record prices from 1 to 5 thousand dollars. Transfers include parcels in Osolo Union and Benton townships with buyers including Judson B. Martin, Christena Bucher, and Charles Miller among others.
South Bend Times praises Col. C. G. Conn for ending the electric light and power burden that weighed on him for a year. His labor yields a booming musical instrument factory at Elkhart, securing a legacy of enterprise perseverance and genius.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a man named Thos Austin of Leavenworth Indiana, describing unreasonableness in men and women. Mentions Republican party and election context with uncertain connections.
Mae Wood of Omaha sues William Loeb Robert Wynn and J Martin Miller for 35000 damages claiming they conspired to obtain her manuscript The Love Letters of a Boss and threaten her to surrender Senator Platts letters She alleges she never received any payment and that Miller used a secret service badge to pressure her The suit outlines Platts alleged romance and a planned book.
A curious post office savings bank in a city uses money orders payable to individuals across the country. Customers can cash or renew orders at the towns where they are payable, with a 30 cent fee per 100 dollars for one year. The bank uses unclaimed funds to a conscience fund if payees cannot be found.
An advertisement extols Dr. Lane's New Life Pills as relief for indigestion and constipation. The mock calamity language frames health loss as a disaster and promotes a quick remedy.
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