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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
4
Public notice from Truth Publishing Company at 808 S Main St describing delivery by carrier, weekly and yearly rates, and payment terms. Requests reports of delivery irregularities and notes deadline for daily publication and advertising communications.
Editorial note outlines the business office spaces and phone operations for both departments with brief context on facilities and contact practices. The item signals upcoming changes in room usage and phone handling policies across offices.
J William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the April 1906 bona fide circulation was 3251 copies excluding samples and spoiled or unsold copies. Notary Louis A Dennert attests the oath, dated May 1 1906, commission expires January 9 1907.
The South Bend Tribune contends that opportunity favors the diligent youth. By starting at the bottom and persisting, a young man gains trust, broadens his field, and proves his grit despite setbacks and temptations.
A reader argues Indiana citizens are underpowered by weak state and county authority against trusts. The piece contends laws exist but are ineffective, urging stronger enforcement and vigor from local and state officials.
The Indiana Attorney General has wide powers to prosecute and defend state actions, enforce corporate forfeiture and exclusion of violators, and pursue anti trust actions against corporations such as Standard Oil. The seemingly strong penalties apply to both individuals and corporations for conspiracies against trade, with the AG authorized to move in quo warranto and related civil actions.
The czar faces a decisive moment as the douma rejects partial amnesty and calls for agrarian relief. The government stands firm on not expropriating crown or church lands, arguing only the czar can grant broader authority. The douma remains the people without real power beyond imperial permission.
A Marion Leader article cites a state convention declaring support for a 2 cent per mile passenger rate on railroads. It questions why Republicans have not enacted such a law despite a decade of legislative and gubernatorial control, asserting railroads still block reform just as trusts hinder anti trust action.
Reports from the Grand Hotel list candidates for nomination and room assignments for the June State convention on the Democratic ticket. A meeting is planned today to discuss candidates platform and convention details with talk of repealing the metropolitan police law and mixed views on Governor Hanly. A separate note from Kendallville reports a Lake Shore time card change removing train 154 and affecting travel to weddings funerals and reunions with scheduling details.
Fred L. Feick of Garrett plans to address the Democratic convention in Auburn to explain the labor federation’s political aims. He warns laborers that nominating a pro labor candidate could aid Republicans and says several labor candidates may emerge in Indiana.
A Lake Shore sectionman near Goshen awakened by a premonition found a spike set to wreck a train two blocks west of the depot. He and rubber works workers removed the obstruction just before a rapid special with a party of Maccabees passed.
A fragmented notice references travel on roads for Decoration Day with mentions of years, small crowds, and legal concerns. The text appears garbled but indicates restrictions or exceptions for travel and related arrangements during the event.
Railroads from Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio have sent car tracers to San Francisco to ensure rapid movement of freight. Other eastern roads may follow as officials fear a vehicle supply bottleneck could slow shipments to the coast. Analysts expect at least 1 000 cars daily headed west unless relief measures succeed.
More than 700 loaded freight cars are being used as an uptown office building for the Lake Shore is planned in Cleveland. A new ballast plant near Pleasant Lake Indiana will crush stones over two inches to produce ballast, with an output of 250 carloads daily. A fast Lake Shore train between Sandusky and Cleveland will run in 1 hour 30 minutes at 48 miles per hour. The Big Four court house flyer may stay in service despite competition from Michigan Electric.
Horse racing notes from a meet featuring heat by heat times and prizes. Entries include Alcantro G A Fitch and Juliet withdrawn after a collision near the post office corner. Spectators include W H Foster and D C Kimball with visiting horsemen from Chicago Wakarusa Goshen Cassopolis and South Bend.
The game features repeated offensive bursts by Spires and Giants with key hits from Katty Casmier and Dotson. Final score Giants 6 Spires 5 as Uncle Bill Harper delivers a winning hit in the ninth. Vanner and Haslanger pitched for Spires, Runyon and O'Dell for Giants.
Skinny Dotson bats and runs with urgency while Harper provides key hits yesterday. Grandma had an off day at the plate, but the team showed strong ginger and dug in. The new ground looked fine and promises to be a home field advantage for the sluggers.
The speech talks of American resilience and imperial bluff by Germany, praises U.S. commercial power and the Panama Canal plan, and urges readiness. It notes Elkhart independence, invites respect for veterans, and recalls Memorial Day rituals including wreaths and the reading of Lincoln's Gettysburg address.
Playgoers will witness the greatest photographic display as San Francisco disaster reels show motion pictures of quake and fire. The footage promises unmatched realism with scenes of collapsing buildings and shaking earth, a historic climax in moving pictures.
For the next two weeks the studio offers nearly half price on all high school graduates photos. Visit the up to date studio for day or evening sessions and learn about our new cards and styles.
Obscure notice offers a horse for sale described as suitable for economy delivery or milk wagon use. Item priced at 60 dollars and listed by Stein & Son, a dealer likely from West Craw and related to a local sale during the week.
Louis M. Hausman presents a two hour and thirty minute moving picture showing the Frisco earthquake catastrophe with vivid scenes of buildings collapsing and looting. Matinee after the circus parade. prices 15 25 cents. Evening show at 8 with 15 25 35 50 cent seats. tickets go on sale Thursday morning.
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