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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
4
The election of Charles T. Greene as mayor over A. R. Beardsley shows his enduring appeal. Greene previously served as Elkhart county treasurer as a Democrat, an achievement linked to exceptional personal popularity amid unfavorable political conditions.
The Terre Haute Tribune comments on Miss Holman of Indianapolis and her rapid engagements to distinguished foreigners. It questions whether such affairs are lasting or easily blighted as they seem to follow one another in quick succession.
Charley Greene defeated the Water Company backed push for municipal ownership in a closely watched contest. The campaign featured the controversial "long green" funding as a major talking point.
John Wanamaker offers 2.5 million dollars for the Metropolitan Opera House in New York hoping to convert it into a department store. The deal appears likely to be accepted.
The Rev. Charles H. Little, pastor of a Tacoma Presbyterian church, resigns amid deep debt. He plans to enter business ventures following his departure.
Indianapolis Sentinel argues against criminal prosecution in the beef trust case, favoring an injunction to stop future violations. It contends the law’s penalties, not punishment for past deeds, should apply and condemns price fixing, cartels, and carrier rebates. The piece links imperialist politics to campaign finance worries and mocks Herod as VP material alongside General Smith.
A Commoner discussion dismisses Beveridge Funston as imperialistic. It warns Smith and Herod would push a brutal, violent regime in the Philippines, citing orders to kill inhabitants and burn property, painting a stark, cautioned portrait of their potential rule.
The Health Department of New York seized cheap baking powder sold in department stores. Tests labeled it an alum powder rich in alum and powdered rock, destructive to health. Thousands of pounds were destroyed at the offal dock. High quality cream of tartar powders are safer and more economical.
A Logansport Reporter reflection on a newly elected legislator who experiences the elation of victory then the pressure of clambering patrons. He endures promises from friends seeking positions and learns the job can prove draining, exposing the hollow side of public service.
The Southern Pacific undertakes a 104.4 mile Utah cutoff including a ten mile water trestle over the Great Salt Lake. The project costs 5 million dollars, employs nearly a thousand workers, and will take over two years to finish with initial work from Ogden to the lake shore.
An old advertisement urges buying Scott's Emulsion to save pennies while avoiding inferior emulsions. It claims faster flesh restoration and strength, promising a free sample from Scott & Bowne.
The Michigan City Dispatch notes that the McKinley and Dingley tariff reforms increased duties, fueling trusts and delaying reductions. It argues that allies of the tariff block reductions until reformers act, while infant industries demand public support.
Michigan City Dispatch argues Indiana Republicans profess support for tariff revision yet fail to instruct lawmakers to act. The piece contends the party has both houses and the presidency but does nothing, labeling the platform as claptrap and accusing GOP leaders of dishonesty.
Parisian society men form an antipingpong league to shield themselves from expectations to play the game. Members wear buttons declaring they refuse to participate in this "foolish, unmanly and English pastime" as defined by French notions of climax. The piece notes the long standing English French animosity.
Huntington News-Democrat reports Mark Hanna pushes the president to release H. G. Rathbone or grant a new trial. Hanna stands by his Ohio ally and threatens to target Governor General Wood if demands are not met. The Havana conviction of three Republican thieves adds to the president's troubles.
The article notes the constant criticism faced by a paper balancing jokes original matter and selections. Readers gripe about rattle braininess laziness and insufficient coverage while pressuring editors to hustle locally and attend to business.
Democratic mayors were elected Tuesday in thirty seven Indiana cities including Anderson Bloomington Bluffton Columbia City Decatur Elwood Elkhart Frankfort Greencastle Greensburg Goshen Gas City Hartford City LaPorte Linton Logansport Lawrenceburg Martinsville Marion Montpelier Mishawaka Michigan City New Albany Princeton Portland Peru Rochester South Bend Seymour Shelbyville Terre Haute Tipton Union City Valparaiso Vincennes Elway and Washington.
The Indianapolis News denounces Senator Tillman for his frequent controversial outbursts, arguing his speeches bring national humiliation and shame to the United States despite any views or votes he may hold.
The president and Gen. Miles approve naming the new military headquarters in Indianapolis Fort Benjamin Harrison. The tribute honors Indiana’s distinguished citizen and former commander in chief, praised as a brave soldier and statesman with spotless character.
The endorsement of municipal ownership by Republicans and denunciations of trusts at the state convention are viewed as of equal value in sincerity. Democratic leaders question how long Republicans will be hoodwinked by such rhetoric, calling the anti trust stance humorous and hypocritical.
In Elkhart the Democratic slate chose Charles T. Greene as mayor by 99 votes over A. R. Beardsley while only one of twelve council seats was filled. The record notes ownership and party dynamics in the tally.
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