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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1906
Page
4
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Bethlected slate lists County Council districts one through four with Solomon Cleveland township J P Sanders Concord Jacob Wogeman Goshen and John F Stillwell Clinton. At large John Hartman Nappanee Aaton Work Concord A J Mangus Bristol. Assessor Jacob Haustentein Baugo. Coroner Dr Samuel Wagner Wakarusa. County Commissioner districts Northern George Doll Elkhart Middle C L Landgraver Goshen. Representatives Harley M Holden Baugo James Leicester Jr Elkhart. Surveyor Chas B Witz Goshen. Clerk Frank R Klyan Elkhart. Recorder Samuel A Hoover Clinton township. Treasurer J O Bristol Elkhart city. Sheriff Seret Albert Rinehart Elkhart city. Auditor William Beasecker Concord township.
The article discusses how inventions like elevated transit electric light skyscrapers and submarines bring safety and efficiency yet carry grave risks. It notes workers face track and wire hazards while buildings and subs offer progress amid fatal accidents and ongoing dangers.
The text argues that life lost through sacrifice often seems pointless yet saves many lives. One man's death may protect others, and even when glory is scarce, the consequences influence broad outcomes across history as noted by the Chicago Tribune.
The Chicago Tribune argues that loyalty to foreign trade cannot shield trusts from indictments for breaking domestic laws. It critiques packers and Standard Oil for pressuring public opinion while omitting rebates, undercutting, and the foreign market narrative used to dodge accountability.
In the Kalamazoo Gazette the piece argues that machine politics and economical administration are incompatible. It critiques entrenched political machines and calls for reform oriented governance and efficiency.
Fragmentary text mentions Frank Reed of Logansport connected with a football practice game. No clear date or outcome is readable.
Secretary Root plans to speak November 19 at the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress on possible direct trade ties between the Mississippi Valley states and South and Central America. He cites low inland transportation costs by water as key to competing with Germany and Britain, urging cheaper transport and navigable U S waterways to unlock markets in South America.
The Jefferson township Democrats held a caucus at the center school house Tuesday night and nominated a township ticket including Justice Jacob Cassler Con stable Russel Kesler and advisory board members Geo W Bemenderfer Chas AL Gardner and Jesse Se Chripe A Goshen office names seen by Mrs Rohondes last night.
A large audience welcomed Miss Maxine Elliott in Her Great Match at the New Bucklen. Early scenes lagged but Elliott as Jo Sheldon brightened the show. Mme Cotterelly and Charles Cherry drew strong notice with fine dialect and charm.
The New Bucklen season opener features Fitch's comedy praised as a success, with strong performances by Miss Muriel Wylford as Mrs Sheldon and notable attendance from Ligonier and Goshen. The Imperial Stock Co presents At Risk of His Life at Bucklen Opera House with high anticipated turnout and a novel plot drawing audience interest.
A revival of Goldsmiths She Stoops to Conquer featuring Crane and Jeffreys at the Auditorium in South Bend is drawing national theatre interest. The production is praised for its classic status and high artistic quality with a strong cast led by Jeffreys and Froh.
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