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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
4
Daily except Sunday by Truth Publishing Company at 308 Main St. Delivered by carrier or mail for 10 cents weekly or $5 per year. If not delivered, report to the office. All advertising and communications must be received by 30 o'clock to insure publication that day.
Editorial notes discuss office rooms and telephones, referencing Truth Telephones. The piece analyzes how office layout and communications affect daily operations and efficiency.
William D. Hazeton, manager of the Elkhart Truth, swears the paper's April 1906 bona fide circulation at 3251 copies, excluding samples and spoiled or unsold issues. Notary Tours Ac Dennert certifies the oath in Indiana.
A South Bend Times passage recalls Carl Schurz in 1872 presiding over the Liberal Republican convention in Cincinnati He sought Charles Francis Adams for the presidency but Horace Greeley prevailed The scene at Judge John B Stallo's home includes Schurz playing The Heart Bowed Down on the piano to express his mourning over the outcome.
The article discusses Democratic senators accusing the President of breaking faith over the rate bill. It notes a perceived plot, his appeal to the country, and the belief that he acts with the people’s confidence. It praises his leadership and Sagacity despite occasional missteps.
Funeral processions and funeral carriages faced disruption as a strike affected Cork City on Saturday. Residents reported delays and altered arrangements as workers protested.
A fragment notes a pledge or plan stated with emphasis on simplicity associated with the Indianapolis Star, suggesting a straightforward approach or editorial stance.
Louis Simpson circulates a circular urging Concord Township voters to elect him to county treasurer. He claims Goshen banks hold county money, denying other towns their share, and accuses politicians in Goshen of backing a canvass. He asks voters to consider Elkhart money circulation and his nomination as remedy.
Train No 43 will carry passengers between Elkhart and Chicago after May 27 with a new through service from Grand Rapids to Elkhart arriving about 9 PM. An extra coach will be added here for a 10:30 PM departure and Chicago arrival near 1 AM, filling a long gap of no westbound service overnight.
A chaotic clipping reports an $80,000 freight house project at Niagara Falls with George Slough of the T rail works. It mentions a machinist B. Ii Grounder and M. A. Schimdte of Walkerton, plus a fireman hire, amid scattered injuries and medical notes describing a cut from an arm surgery.
National League Chicago 1 Philadelphia 0 in 10 innings. Boston 6 Cincinnati 5. Brooklyn 3 St. Louis 0. Pittsburgh New York 0. American Association Chicago 6 Washington 5 in 10 innings. Philadelphia 9 Detroit 2. New York 5 St. Louis 2. Cleveland 7 Boston 6. Eastern League Jersey City 5 Buffalo 4. Newark 7 Toronto 1 2. Montreal 3 Baltimore 2. Rochester 2 Providence 0. K t Ts League Paducah 6 Salem 5. Danville 3 Mattoon 0. Vincennes 10 Jacksonville 7.
Nine players from countries across South America beat a mixed West Indies Central America Mexico and Philippines squad on Notre Dame Carrol campus. Umpire disputes were conducted in players' native tongues as many have been in the U S under nine months. Boston edged Cleveland 7 to 6 yesterday. Krumpetz' Giants called to meet Friday night.
A comparison of climate and death rates across major cities shows Detroit with the highest death rate at 22.8 per 1000 in 1900 and Washington improving to 19.61 per 1000 in 1904. The measure notes typhoid reductions from the Potomac river filtration project begun in 1901 costing 3.5 million dollars and 100 thousand annually, improving overall public health.
A humorous incident recalls Secretary Shaw pressing an electric crank button that alarms the treasury watch. Captain of the watch and guards rushed in, only to find Shaw laughing as Assistant Secretary Keep and Comptroller Tracewell hurried out, unsure if it was accidental.
The article notes Tom Searles being sought in Cairo and his departure from the Krumpetz Giants. It mentions a concluded deal with Berrien Springs for a Sunday game with transportation covered for twelve players, including Fangil.
Smithsonian officials inform Ralph W. Norwood that a St. Joe area silver cross, found with rings and talismans by David Waiters and R. Rathbun, matches forms used by early Catholic Indian missionaries. Similar crosses appear in western and southern mounds and graves with letters and Montréal marks, noted as relics of conversions and religious medals.
A state lawmaker reportedly entered an Albany restaurant and ordered a porterhouse steak. The unusual dining episode drew attention as patrons observed the meal being prepared and served.
Fragmentary OCR text references a state and representative Rich with discussion of synonyms and employment terms. No clear event, date, or organization established.
The text portrays Senator Knox spending his off months away from law and politics, leading a simple life near his hamlet shack. He amuses himself with extensive reading, subscribing to about 50 magazines worldwide and collecting rare books. He reads in the carriage, on trains, and in bed with an electric light and a patent book-holding device.
Washington reports chronic shortage of leather for rural mail satchels delaying delivery. The Post Office plans to fill orders with 15 000 canvas satchels and existing contracts, but full relief will take months as reps urge action and fourth assistant DeGraw faces pressure.
A Democratic source recounts a pension bureau tale of a man drawing $25 a month who requests removal from the rolls. An investigation found the claimant now resides in an insane asylum in a local place, having been there for some time.
Elkhart audiences will enjoy a refined summer vaudeville show next Monday after noon. Six acts include The Musical Reeds Mitchell and Love John Walsh Marie Heclow Bucklenscape and Marie Harris with a new stereopticon illustrated program.
Hypnotists have crowded the Bucklen theater but last night the Flints delivered unique stage wit. Their long laugh line and swift changes drew uproarious reactions as ridiculous situations and funny interludes kept the audience in near-constant amusement.
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