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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1905

Page

4

A look at Henry Clews list of 22 millionaire fortunes

The Weekly Truth discusses Henry Clews listing 22 U S. multimillionaires with combined wealth around 2.105 billion. It notes Rockefeller Carnegie Astor Vanderbilt and others, argues fortunes grew via monopolies and stock manipulation, and calls for electing antimonopoly lawmakers.

Henry Clews New York United States W.H. and J. H. Moore D. G. Reid W. H. Leeds W. A. Clark Henry C John Jacob Astor Gould Family George J. Gould Marshall Field Blair K. Vanderbilt Russell Sage D. O. Mills William Rockefelle J. & Morgan James J. Hill Henry H. Rogers Henry Phipps John D. Archibald Henry M. Wingler James B. Haggin James Henry Smith W. H. Tilford James Stillman George F. Baker Beeeee

Chicago Strike Crisis Prompts City Commission Probe

The Chicago strike features leaders from both sides urging calm while Governor Roosevelt attends the Iroquois Club banquet. Officials seek to end rioting and reopen streets to traffic, with Mayor Dunne forming a commission to probe bribery and police lapses as parties call for order and relief from bloodshed.

Chicago Great Carrying Companies Roosevelt Iroquois Club Dunne Giikers Mayor Dunne

Fruit cures drink habit says Eat magazine

The What to Eat magazine claims a simple cure for drinking is fruit. It suggests replacing alcohol with fruit such as an orange in the morning and apples at desk or when tempted, advocating devouring one to curb the habit.

Eec

Fruit Cure Promoted As Natural Aid To Drink Habit

A Chicago Tribune excerpt extols fruit as a healthful, costless remedy for temperance, arguing it aids digestion and detoxifies the system. It claims the fruit cure is safe, inexpensive, and potentially curative or refreshing for drinkers, noting its appeal over pricier treatments.

Chicago Tribune

A Call for Compulsory Arbitration in Labor Conflicts

The Chicago strike exposes flaws in current methods for handling labor disputes. It argues for compulsory arbitration to resolve differences between capital and labor, noting strikes harm public welfare and that courts should adjudicate such issues. It asserts arbitration prevents wage loss and property destruction.

Chicago Dunne

Immigrant Influx Sparks Debate On Adapting to American Ways

Inside New York City within twelve hours 12 030 immigrants landed and officials predict a spring surge. The author argues many arrive with old country ideas, preferring socialism and opposing capitalism, risking demagoguery and political manipulation without understanding American parties or local politics.

New York City Cwill

Fireman Darling Transferred to Southside Station

Fireman Darling from the Central station has been transferred to the Southside station to take the post.

Darling Burr City Central Southside

Elkhart Goshen Harmony Call In Tribune Editorial

The South Bend Tribune editorial urges end to the Goshen Elkhart rivalry over county courthouse reconstruction. It argues unity benefits both cities and northern Indiana, urging residents to abandon hatred and jealousy and work together for advancement.

Bena ‘Tribune Elkhart The Tribune Goshen Indiana

Clear Thinking Crucial for Plain Writing

In a San Francisco Bulletin essay, the author argues few writers speak plainly and directly, preferring oblique phrases and in medias res openings. He urges clarity, logical argument, and mastery of content as keys to effective, lucid writing.

Medias Res San Francisco Bulletin

Irvine Johnson praises Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars in Elkhart

Drummer Irvine Johnson visits Bucklen and tells stories. He notes Elkhart stocks Wadsworth Bros Chicos cigars, praising their Havana fill, steady burn, and 5 cent price, which he uses to attract customers by implying higher value.

Irvine Johnson Bucklen Mr. Johnson Elkhart Wadsworth Bros Leonard & Bentz

Grigney Schoolboy Ends Life After Punishment

A pupil at Grigney in the Rhone admitted his teacher was right to punish him then stood beside the blackboard and fired a shot at himself, ending his life.

Grigney Rhone

Railways blamed for Argentina congestion hurting farmers

The report cites railway congestion as causing heavy losses for farmers and exporters in Argentina. Government intervention is demanded, with competent management cited as the root cause.

Argentina

Zuni Grain Rites Symbolize Stone and Bread union

The Zuni Indians avoid bread not prepared by stone implements. Grain itself signifies goodness while the stone stands for truth. Through their meeting, they believe the fullest benefit results from the combined meanings.

Laundry Employee Finds Diamonds and Money at Troy Laundry

Lloyd Keene, a washing department helper, uncovered a pillow slip containing a carat and a quarter diamond, eight small diamonds, an opal ring, and $85 in cash. The owner of the hotel and the laundry reunited the valuables with the guest. a $50 reward was paid.

Lloyd Keene Troy Charles Hassler Hassler & Gutermuth John Killean Bucklen Hassler Young Keene Jesse Gemberling

Bedford Citizens Hope for Murder Case Breakthrough

Bedford Indiana May 8 The city anticipates Governor Hanly naming a prosecutor to fill the vacancy created by Robert G Miller’s removal. A grand jury may reopen the Schafer murder with John Underwood in charge, promising to shed light on a case baffling police and press for over a year. He also predicts the murderer’s arrest within ten days and possible charges against a former semi judicial official and a noted attorney.

Bedford Ind Hanly Robert G. Miller Bloomington Schafer John Underwood Underwood

Passengers Awake to Flooding Aboard Unknown Vessel

Passengers awoke to water pouring in aboard a vessel arriving today at an unidentified port. Reports describe a sudden influx of water as personnel investigated the cause and attempted emergency measures.

Winona Flyer Fast Trains Announced Between Cincinnati and Indianapolis

The Big Four introduces two limited fivers on the Michigan division between Cincinnati and Ekhart via Indianapolis. The Winona Flyer departs Cincinnati 12 20 p m and Indianapolis 3 45 p m with six stops at Elkhart Goshen Milford Junction Leesburg Warsaw Wabash Marion and Cincinnati. A sister eastbound train will run in reverse hours later on a matching schedule.

Big Four Cincinnati Ekhart Indianapolis Winona Assembly Tippecanoe Wawasee Lakes Wichard Elkhart Goshen Milford Junction Leesburg Warsaw Wabash Marion

Removal of Elkhart Parchment Mill to Franklin

The Union Parchment and Wax Co. mill in the Globe Tissue Paper Mill site will move to Franklin Ohio due to insufficient water power and high steam power costs. Ulrich, manager, is in Franklin arranging the move and the mill is expected to shut down within about two weeks.

Elkhart Union Parchment & Wax Co Globe Tissue Paper Franklin O. M. L. Ulrich

Judge Buskirk Lecture Draws Regional Audience in Goshen

Fifty six Christian Scientists traveled from Elkhart yesterday aboard a special car to hear Judge Clarence A. Buskirk speak at the Irwin opera house in Goshen. A second car carried South Bend members to the event. Anthony Deahl introduced the speaker before an engaging address.

Judge Buskirk Elkhart Goshen Clarence A. Buskirk Irwin Opera ‘House South Bend Anthony Deahl

Men Mushroom Hunt Ends With Detoured Walk

Will Kreighbaum and C Liven good left their bikes 0.5 miles north of town while mushroom hunting yesterday. A female friend of one man let air out both tires, forcing them to walk home as they lacked nerve to ask for a pump at a farm house.

Will Kreighbaum C. Livengood

Sommers and Maxon Confer Over Bucklen Opera House

Harry Sommers of New York, a well known theatrical manager, will be in the city this afternoon to confer with Strafford Maxon about leasing the Bucklen opera house. If terms are reached with Mr. Maxon and Mrs. Sommers, Bucklen may join a theatrical syndicate next season.

Sommers Maxon Harry Sommers New York Strafford Maxon Bucklen Opera House

New Life Pills Promised To Aid Digestion

Patent remedy claims to restore health by building digestive organs and easing colic and dizziness. Marketed as a relief for indigestion and prescribed as a whoe remedy. Available at House Drug Store for 25 cents.

House

New Crockery and Household Goods Sale Opens

Gee and Co. launch a grand sale featuring ten thousand or more pieces across dinnerware from American Semi Porcelain to English and French patterns. Highlights include 100 piece sets, tankards, pudding sets, and open stock patterns, plus toilet ware, glassware, hosiery, carpets, linens, and Curtains with marked discounts throughout.

Wwymer &Co Johnson Bros Haviland

Lewis and Clark Exposition Box Office in Portland

Fragmentary text notes a box office related to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland Oregon. The readable fragments imply event admission and venue details but lack a complete timetable or official figures.

Land Oregon

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