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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
4
The Weekly Truth is published every Thursday afternoon and covers the latest foreign and local news. Subscriptions deliverable to any post office in the United States or Canada at a rate of $1.00 per year.
An editorial warns voters to discern real issues in the election era. It argues the true battles center on money, tariffs, and the fight between labor and capital, cautioning against imperialism and calls to distrust political agitators unpaid by practical achievement.
The piece argues for careful study of trusts and their classification, the impact of tariffs on capital combines, and the questions whether Congress or the executive branch can curb trusts without overruling state authority. It urges inquiry into the proper scope of federal power and tariff reform.
The piece argues the trust issue should be handled by state governments or constitutional amendment rather than campaign rhetoric. It contends state governments must yield authority to the national government before action, urging uniform state laws to curb restraints on trade while respecting growth in centralized industry and labor.
The article argues that campaign rhetoric affects business sentiment and the hoped for stability under McKinley. It contrasts Bryan’s free silver stance with the need for sound money and prudent policy, claiming business fears would ease with stable leadership and foreign diplomacy. It criticizes Bryan’s platforms as ruinous.
A satirical look at push button voting machines and mail ballots. The piece mocks inventors for creating devices to replace hands and precincts, noting New York cities experimented but failed to list electors. It playfully envisions home push buttons and future systems, ending with a jab at clever inventors.
In a London interview Archbishop Ireland reports Pope Leo XIII backs McKinley and will vote Republican, boosting Catholic clergy influence in the U S election. The pope asserts protection of church rights in the Philippines under American rule and praises U S efforts to spread religion and justice amid Aguinaldo’s resistance.
The quotation reflects a stated harmony between the state and church authorities. It emphasizes cooperative ties and joint public roles in shaping national life. The speaker advocates unity as a foundational principle in governance and religious governance alike.
The Chicago school study of seven thousand pupils shows that larger, stronger children tend to have higher school standings, with nutrition appearing adequate. It notes height and weight trends by grade and sex, and contrasts lung capacity, which after age eighteen favors males at about 3,800 cubic centimeters versus 2,400 for females.
The piece argues that Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina adopted constitutional amendments limiting voting to literate voters or those associated with 1867 voters. It claims these rules bar most African Americans, while enabling illiterate whites to vote, through lineage provisions and poll tax requirements.
Burke Cochran appears as a fluctuating political figure: once a Tammany ally praised by Croker, later ostracized over a congress episode, then aligned with the Republican Party advocating wage earners and anti Bryanism. He now shifts to campaigning in a private car and targets his old supporters with new rhetoric.
A fragment suggests Cochran relies on a self sacrificing devotion as his strongest asset in political maneuvers. The remark points to steady, loyal support shaping his career trajectory.
A rhetorical set of questions asks what actions a person would take to defend themselves, catch a thief, punish a cheater, protect family with sound money, prevent a financial panic, and vote secretly to oppose a political party in power.
The Reading railway proposes a ten percent wage rise to anthracite miners but faces likely rejection without United Mine Workers Union recognition and similar moves by other operators. Disputes center on recognizing the union while operators fear losing direct talks with workers, though they sanction internal coal-company combines.
The speaker disputes Mr Bryan’s claim that private monopolies are never good arguing such a stance would stifle innovation and reward mediocrity. He warns of government takeover of railways telegraphs telephones monopolies and public utilities labeling Bryan a populist socialist.
A Brooklyn financier named Pennie argues paper currency is filthy and should be burned to be replaced by coin. He claims paper money spreads evil and germs, though it remains a necessary evil we work for and even die for under the current administration.
Canvass finds no clear winner as Democrats gain in the south and Republicans hold the gas belt in the north. Labor troubles and tariffs shape voting, with German Republican support wavering over imperialism. Hooppole township results awaited.
Hon. John B. Stoll announces his plan to organize a stock company to enable his retirement from active management of the South Bend Times. His editorial ability and the newspaper’s wide circulation have made him a valued figure, and many fear the divided leadership may not fill his shoes. After thirty four years of diligent work, he deserves a restful break from journalism.
The article discusses calls for reparation after the Pekin murder of the German minister. It compares imperial atonement proposals to Norse vengeance and argues that restoring the Chinese government is the first step before Germany and others seek satisfaction.
The Goshen News men threaten to publish a story about a young man while about four dozen younger citizens are frightened. The note mentions Starr Landis Gottschall and Johnson, who claim to be Kentuckians but retain many Missouri friends.
Agitators imitate Coxey's example by forming a marching movement of workers and tramps aiming to move on Washington. The plan draws on his military experience in organizing an improvised army.
The man behind a $250000 steel plant plans to hire workers as prosperity fills demand. He says his shift from a previous calling to industry was sparked by accumulated wealth and practical application, but finding enough laborers is now his challenge.
The article notes a sweeping victory for the war party in Britain and a weak showing for anti-imperialists and militarists. It emphasizes Tommy Atkins remains a popular figure, while critics with pacifist airs are unlikely to gain broad support.
Readers note Hearst’s Chicago American cites lurid anti imperial claims while previously urging American patriotism. The piece contrasts Hearst’s current anti imperial stance with his past motto and calls his convictions inconsistent with his party platform.
Tammany leader Croker expands influence beyond politics by using banners in the sky and searchlights to promote Bryan and anti imperialism. The tactic aims to saturate both ground and sky over the Greater New York area with his message.
The New York Herald assigns 258 electoral votes to McKinley and 168 to Bryan. Indiana Idaho and Montana are doubtful and Bryan must win New York to gain the presidency, with Delaware likely going to McKinley. 227 votes are needed to choose.
Curious readers note a change among prominent locals as A. Peripatetic Kent, once anti imperialist, and Colon el Ripper M. Johnson, who once favored imperialism, now reassess their positions amid evolving views and new information.
The text argues that the prohibition movement faces no McKinley support and that his campaign is against the field. It blames trusts and Mark Hanna as against McKinley, portraying the president as lacking broad backing without certain forces.
The state central committee is praised for efforts to restrain Fugitive Taylor who fled from Kentucky to avoid trial for Gov. Goebel’s murder. The politician has caused widespread embarrassment, and the action is framed as a notable accomplishment by the party.
Editorial laments that several local politicians must wait post election to gain rewards, predicting they will be compelled to partake of humble pie as a consequence.
The letter from John G. Carlisle outlining his reasons for supporting McKinley is considered among the best written campaign documents. Carlisle expresses his convictions with clear logic and comprehensive reasoning.
In a recent speech Bryan argued that republican papers were attacking him as if it were their last chance, suggesting he sees himself as the enduring presidential hopeful for the Democratic Party.
A commentary cites anti-imperialists as extreme in rhetoric while noting the Czar of Russia fears public speaking due to high expectations of an emperor. The piece reflects on oratorical strain and public perception in the era.
A civic quip by Perry Turner praises lawyers and mediators. The toast wishes ongoing employment for mediators and commends vigorous advocacy without undue delay or hesitation.
The remark quips that Carnegie delays giving away his fortune, staying true to his idea that men should die poor and implying he preserves his conscience at a moral fountain.
The remark questions Lord Wolseley’s forecast of a future United States versus China struggle for global dominance and cautions that yellow does not signify courage.
Speedy convictions of those implicated in the Goebel murder suggest Kentucky authorities are tightening control over the bourbon epidemic.
A brief report notes Congressman Brick using imaginative rhetoric during a floor speech. The item highlights his creative approach to outlining policy ideas and potential outcomes.
A witty remark describes a speaker praising his party using a compact air pump attached to a pocket guide to republican oratory. The image paints a satirical scene of showy rhetoric paired with a trivial gadget.
Johnnie Slear warns rivals that any belief he cannot be elected as trustee will collapse their confidence when votes are counted.
Croker aimed to send Rourke Cochran to Chicago in a freight car and faced strong opposition. A Tacoma gold heist is noted as thieves grow bold in prosperous times, preferring not to steal silver or paper money.
Scientists say it is thirteen and a half miles shorter to circle the globe by the pole than along the equator, a claim polar explorers challenge as inaccurate and not universally agreed upon.
A humorous note suggests that the current debate among millionaires over how to spend wealth could be resolved by seeking guidance from poor relatives. The line mocks self important financiers by implying simple outsider perspectives could steer big decisions.
A quoted remark from Doctor Bower hints at political maneuvering as opponents fear a strategic voteslide. The claim centers on tactics to hide and pressure rivals, raising concerns about fair campaigning.
A political commentator warns that Cleveland may face legal action for burglary if he again tries to intrude into the democratic party at this late stage.
A woman handed a cake to Roosevelt while climbing into his car and implied she learned about his character from someone else. The incident hints at public curiosity and personal scrutiny surrounding the former president.
A Benton Harbor Newsman visited Niles and the next day complained of an army of fleas. He now believes the end did not justify the means.
Commentator argues France needs foreign loans for war as a check on imperialist powers. Regardless of opposition, the speaker notes the country will accept and borrow 39 million francs to fund military efforts.
Observers tracking election winds notice shifting positions by an influential local figure in Elkhart. The unnamed straw statesman signals emerging alignments as the campaign landscape evolves.
The Dakota populace expresses clear preference for Bryan to focus on financial issues as they show support with flowers along his path. The gesture signals backing tied to economic policy emphasis.
The remark notes that when leaders like Cleveland and Harrison avoid commentary on the political situation, it is a cue for others to pause and reflect. The tone suggests introspection and caution in public discourse.
The remark contrasts a Tagalog leader used for Filipino identity with a Tagalong leader who serves as a proxy or imitator for Hon. Col. Durbin, highlighting linguistic and political distinctions in naming.
After Rourke Cobrahms delivers his Chicago speech, doubt about his authorship of the Chicago American editorials fades as evidence points to him as the writer behind the pipe dream style pieces.
Despite lacking dynamite, Senator Stewart’s remarks appeared crafted to bolster Bryan’s standing. The sequence of praise suggests a strategic effort to shape public opinion in the candidate’s favor.
A narrative about Mrs. Corbett taking Jim back and exposing claims of fake fights remains without a clear owner, leaving questions about truth and accountability.
A sharp reflection on honesty in politics notes that integrity tends to vanish into the shadows of power, appearing where safeguards fail and money and influence shield wrongdoings. The piece hints at unspoken truths kept in safes and closed doors.
Advice urges immediate lime application to premises as a low cost safety measure that could prevent a fatal incident, emphasizing urgency and potential human impact.
News notes a rich gold vein discovered beneath the Denver post office prompting plans to tunnel underground to expand mining operations and extend territorial reach.
A suggestion calls for a national department to display portraits of political cranks. Proponents argue it would reflect diverse viewpoints and serve as a public record, while critics warn it could amplify fringe figures and waste resources.
A Republican county panel aims to acquire an enhanced XNray instrument to illuminate the political landscape. The move signals effort to better illuminate internal dynamics and public sentiment.
The piece notes the growing popularity of women going out bareheaded and predicts continued discontinuation of this practice, suggesting social change in headwear norms.
Last heard from Colonel Durbin he planned to coax a phonograph to back his campaign effort. The odd tactic signals creative politics as Durbin seeks attention for his bid.
Readers savor the heated rhetoric as Siena tor Beveridge delivers a fiery, passionate oration. The spicy language appeals to fans who relish strong, vivid speech and bold expression.
In a bold move Sixto Lopez, secretary to Emilio Aguinaldo, launches a rear end palace car tour aimed at rallying opposition to imperial policy. The event marks a show of activist stance by a key revolutionary figure.
A general report accuses Baril Li of extreme wickedness and calls for his killing to elevate his rank above satan. The wording portrays a violent threat and extreme judgment directed at Baril Li.
Report asks why yesterday's Goshen prohibition rally did not occur around the court house pump, suggesting an alternative gathering point or logistical change for the event. No details on organizers or exact location are provided.
A cryptic reflection notes that hiring a ball may be cheaper than paying an audience, and that a man who heaps coals of fire on an enemy is recklessly wasteful, suggesting caution in social consequences and reputational costs.
A brief note indicates Pingree's focus on a "baby act" and his shoe business persists longer than his political campaign energy. The item contrasts ongoing commercial work with waning fervor in politics.
Report notes Adlai Stevenson appears preoccupied with his political maneuvering as the campaign progresses, suggesting he is less attentive to public messaging and events. The remark implies a shift in priority toward strategic positioning over active campaigning.
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