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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
4
Publication lists foreign and local news with a subscription price of 1s or 1.00 per year and home delivery to post offices in TM the States of Canada.
The Chicago Inter Ocean profiles Benjamin Franklin Woodcox, a Hoosier poet publishing his own booklets. His work The Romantic Part of My Life Part I centers on Ocie, though Eva replaces her as new love. he laments literary doom and invites readers to join a yet undecided second booklet release.
An editorial argues the republic will benefit as labor unions cleanse themselves of core corruption revealed by Parks. It urges responsible leadership, open shops, and concessions from both sides, while praising progress in workplaces and urging arbitration between labor and capital. It notes employers improving conditions and education, and cautions against wage scales that flatten top skills.
The article notes ongoing reductions in railroad labor as a return to normal after an abnormal period. Presidents Cassatt and Elliott say cuts reflect prudent cost review and seasonal employment patterns. As improvements near completion, total railroad employment is expected to fall over the next year or two.
A Chicago News editorial urges immediate federal inquiry into American railway safety following the Indianapolis collision that killed fifteen and injured fifty. The piece questions equipment integrity, operating rules, and dispatcher communication, calling for independent expert appraisal of whether the system protects human life and compares unfavorably with overseas railways.
Analyzes how fierce functions as a fixed, overused term while slang thrives on novelty and variety. Argues fierce is an escape not slang and laments narrowing of adjective choices reducing linguistic richness.
In a piece from Cleveland TM s Press the author argues that a special session called to ratify a Cuban trade treaty does not restrict Congress. Once convened, Congress can consider any constitutionally permissible topics, with past extra sessions producing many laws beyond the stated purpose.
Andrew Carnegie, back in America from England, declines comment on New York campaign but discusses his 2.5 million gift to his birthplace Dumferline Scotland. He urges local uplift with the money to boost the town’s prominence and to teach a lesson about civic progress despite its small size.
Frank J. Cheney of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason confirms the oath dated December 6, 1886. The advertisement promotes internal use and blood surface action with testimonials and drugstore availability in Toledo, Ohio.
Real estate transfers show William H Hostetter and wife to Aaron H Hostetter for 116 acres in Benton township at 625 dollars. Carrie M Bager and husband to Samuel Moist for Wolfe's addition lot at 954 dollars. Samuel Mossiman and wife to Philip Weiss for 9 acres in Locke township at 3500 dollars. James R Beardsley heirs by guardian to H E Bucklen for Concord and Osolo townships at 685 dollars. Co A Barney and wife to Jerry Louder for Johnson's addition lot in Elkhart at 350 dollars. C M Immel and wife to John Lehman for lot in Goshen at 500 dollars. William H Dunbar and wife to H E Corbett and wife for Dunbar addition lot in Elkhart at 450 dollars. Chas Trick and wife to Snyder and Allen for lot Q P Elkhart at 3128 dollars.
A playful verse about customs at a dock where a blind inspector uncovers hidden hearts. Travelers fear inspections while smugglers lag. the ending reveals the inspector McLandburg Wilson in New York Herm.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold with a money refund if it fails. notes EB. W. Grove's signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
A D C & P trolley struck a wagon loaded with logs near Piqua Ohio. The wagon drover was killed and the trolley motor man was slightly injured.
United States Marshal Treat left Norfolk with forty two Chinese men slated for deportation under the exclusion act to San Francisco.
Joseph Hush aged 110 dies in South Bend Indiana. Born September 15 1793 in New Jersey he settled in the county fifty years ago and lived there until his death.
Three workers constructing a standpipe in East Providence were killed when scaffolding collapsed beneath them. The incident involving the crew of three occurred at the work site reported in the fall.
In Washington on November 3 Rear Admiral M. T. Endicott, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, reports that the expenditures in his department for the year totaled $6,604,507.47.
Sheldon M. Stanton, vice president of the National Protective Legion, died in Inavale New York on November 3.
Dr T G Merritt of Mehoopany Pa reports a patient with violent stomach hemorrhages from an ulcer cured after using Electric Bitters. The patient improved from the first dose and has had no attack in 14 months. Electric Bitters are guaranteed for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Only 50c at Houseworth Bros.
In Philadelphia on November 3, leaders of major eastern pig iron producers said the October 20 percent output reduction will be continued through November. Merchant blast furnaces across eastern and southern New York, eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland are to trim at least 20 percent.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles case with 24 tumors and multiple hospital stays. Buck len’s Arnica Salve rapidly reduced inflammation and cured him. It relieves aches and pain. Available 25 cents at Houseworth Bros.
Travel prices from Chicago via Great Western include 23 to Billings Mont 26 to Livingston or Hinsdale Mont 28 to Helena or Butte Mont 50 to Spokane Wash 33 to Portland Ore Seattle and Tacoma Wash 33 to Vancouver and Victoria B C Tickets on sale daily up to November 30 inclusive Superior service and equipment Full information to J P Elmer G P A Chicago 11 3iperwdtooct 30 10tw
The transport Sheridan sailed from San Francisco on November 2 bound for Manila via Honolulu and Guam. It carries 675 enlisted men from the Twenty second Infantry along with cabin passengers and $1,550,000 in pesos for the Philippines.
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