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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
4
This notice outlines delivery options by mail or carrier, rates of 100 per week or 5.00 per year, and payment to the carrier. It requests reports of missed deliveries to the office and states advertising and communications must be received by 10 a rec to insure publication on that day.
William D. Hazelton, manager of the Elkhart Truth, swore the bona fide daily circulation for October 1908 was 3572, excluding sample copies and unsold prints. Notary Louis A. Dennert certified the affidavit on November 15, 1908.
Truth is on sale at Timmins Opera House Bookstore and Knevels Bookstore and I. D. Millers South End Drugstore, located at the corner of South Main and St. Joe Streets.
Disjointed entries recount events from 1691 to 1780 including births, political moves, and battles. The text misprints place names and dates, mentioning Richard Baxter, Louis IX, Montreas, the Battle of the Broad River, and California governance hints, but many words are garbled.
Preston Lea born November 12 1841 in Washington Delaware. He studied at Lawrensa ville School New Jersey and led his family milling business. A prominent Delaware Republican leader and business man he became governor in 1904 and will be succeeded by Simeon Pennewill in January.
Governor-elect Reais R. Marshall secures the largest vote in state history except for Theodore Roosevelt. The triumph is described as a broad mandate, not a party win, with Marshall urged to take a brief rest before resuming his duties.
The Indianapolis News notes Mr Marshall Izan aims to give the state a good administration to gain public confidence and strengthen his party for future battles. It stresses that disappointments are inevitable but urges Democrats to support a governor whose success will serve the party.
The next Pennsylvania delegation will include 27 Republicans and 5 Democrats. Surprises in New York City show weak socialist support. Hawaii’s Jonah Kalanianole, a Republican territorial delegate, was re elected though with a smaller plurality. Utah elections yielded a strong defeat for the American anti church ticket in Salt Lake County. William P Hepburn, a long standing Republican from Iowa’s Eighth district, was among those defeated.
Carroll H Page United States senator from Vermont is described as a former governor and the world’s largest dealer in green calf skins, highlighting his wealth and business prominence.
The text discusses accusations and investigations into the Secretary of State and GOP figures after election returns. It suggests the inquiry could clear Sims and other Republicans if no fraud occurred, urging a full and fair probe.
Readers learn of leisure cruise life where a ship acts as club and hotel. Passengers elect a chairman to organize events from tug of war to egg and spoon races and even cricket, boxing, and gymnastic displays.
The text notes strong public opposition to private schools in Switzerland and varying cantonal rules. In Solothurn private schools are banned, while other cantons require formal permits and possibly fees. It stresses public schools as democratic nurseries and cites enforcement, including a Seventh-day Adventist jailed for refusing Saturday schooling.
The article credits the Republicans for a valiant fight in Elhart County where the ticket narrowly failed. It notes misrepresentations by the Democratic press and praises County Chairman Wilson Reeze and supporters for their tireless effort in resisting a landslide.
A brief editorial warns readers about the personal costs of public office battles. It reflects on General Sherman’s quote and cautions candidates and families about the grief and heartaches tied to political contests.
Mr Taft delivered 418 speeches in forty one days of campaigning and some were lengthy. The remark suggests the pace and stamina of Taft's nationwide effort.
Representative Charles N. Fowler of New Jersey, a declared candidate for the sneak erJhip, is recognized as the house authority on finance. For years he has chaired the committee on banking and currency.
A collection of brief notes on cranberry scarcity and high prices, reopening of the sugar war, and equity in politics. Mentions Starters in a quadrennial race, post office matters, Billy Blodgett exposing blind tigers, Gov. Hanly’s push, street railway franchises in Elkhart, and Thanksgiving turkey prices. St. Joseph county voices its demands.
Circulating reports disagree on whether General Luke E. Wright will stay as Secretary of War after Taft's inauguration. The President-elect reportedly respects Wright while Wright reportedly prefers returning to the private practice.
Five of the upcoming thirty-one senators set to assume office March 4 are already slotted. Johnson of Alabama, McEnery of Louisiana, Dillingham of Vermont, John Walter Smith of Maryland succeed themselves, and former Kentucky Governor W O Bradley succeeds Senator James B McCreary.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island, serving nearly thirty years in the Senate, is said not to seek re election when his term ends in three years. He previously represented Rhode Island in the Senate since 1881 and has long been regarded as a leading Republican figure.
After the national and state elections, Democratic leaders in New York City discuss candidates for mayor next year. The party favors a businessman as their candidate. Republicans may fuse with the Citizens' Union, and Hearst's Independence League could back a third candidate.
Rumors in Republican circles link Whitslow Reid ambassador to Great Britain with a bid to become secretary of state. Rost reportedly prefers to stay head of the state department for a year or two to push Latin America policies.
Governor Hughes filed his certificate of election expenses with the secretary of state. He lists total expenditures at 369.65 dollars, of which 260.16 dollars were for voting and incidental hotel bills, including telephone and messenger charges, plus 45 telegrams at 12.75 dollars.
The annual Michigan City Diocesan convention of the Episcopal church wrapped up at St. James in Goshen with Bishop John Hazen White presiding. Attendance was the largest in the diocese's history, and the women’s auxiliary reported membership growth and new auxiliaries in Kendallville and Gary.
Joseph A Graham argues dogs require clear simple training not mood shifts. He stresses consistent commands yes and no and disciplined behavior, advocating a light firm touch over harsh punishment and notes some kennelmen step on the hind foot to convey discipline.
An advertisement touts Gauss Cure as a radical permanent treatment for catarrh claiming it cures bad breath ulcers and bone decay. It promises a free trial by mail to prove effectiveness and invites readers to send name and address to C. E. Gauss of Marshall Michigan.
Dr Oliver W Haiteh longtime Elkhart physician and pioneer resident died at his son Daniel Hatch’s home in Cassopolis Michigan near midnight after a recent illness pneumonia and exposure. He aged about 74 to 80 and was survived by brother George Hatch Minneapolis daughter Mrs J T Bassett and son Daniel Hatch with several relatives in the city. The body will be brought to Elkhart for interment at Mrs Bassett’s home.
The Tribune notes critics claim Japan will pay $900,000,000 war debts in 35 years and domestic debt of $87,500,000 in 36 years. It calls the schedule ambitious and ahead of time, reflecting on Japan's finances and debt strategy.
A young woman recounts being robbed as she boarded a car. She says she lost her voice briefly, shouted thief, and that passengers pursued the thief who escaped over Central Park wall. She admits exaggerating the purse’s contents to about a dollar.
An old nurse recalls twins born across years 1899 and 1900 in Pittsburgh. The first twin arrived at half past eleven on December 31, 1899, and the second at one o'clock the next morning, January 1, 1900, a noted unusual case.
Discussion centers on an proposed interurban line with summer resorts along Michigan lakes. Plans include using the C L S & Company station in South id and arranging traffic logistics and power for the route amid building updates and potential connections.
Rev. French B. Oliver in Burlington Kansas issues open letter to William J. Bryan urging him to embrace evangelism. Oliver, praising Bryan’s gifts, argues one ambassador of Christ is worth more than ten thousand presidents and predicts Bryan could rival Paul in spreading the gospel. He recalls a 12-year-old letter urging Bryan to preach.
Miss Irma Shasberger daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Shasberger of Indiana avenue and Christopher Wagner an employee of the Lake Shore were married at the Catholic rectory last night by Father Jansen A reception followed at the bride’s parents home They will reside in Elkhart after a brief bridal trip in newly furnished Nelson flat apartments on Pratt street
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