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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1905
Page
4
The Weekly Truth is published every Thursday afternoon and includes the latest foreign and local news. Subscription is $1.00 per year delivered to any post office in the United States or Canada.
John B. Roberts argues the real cause lies with high financiers and leading industrial and corporate figures. He contends reform requires citizen unions to prosecute presidents and directors of large railroads banks or trusted firms that influence officials. The piece notes corruption stems from educated and wealthy elites, not ward politics.
A Detroit report on Surgeon General Suzuki praising Japanese soldiers for cleanliness. He notes daily bathing and clean underclothes reduce infection, aiding surgeons in treating wounds. He contrasts Japanese habits with Russian practices, citing lower mortality among well cared for soldiers.
Shafer and Schult promote a special hosiery sale to run on Saturday with details in their advertisement.
Suffering from undigested food poisons relieved after taking Dr. Kings New Life Pills. Dr. G Grayson of Lula Mississippi reports a cure. Pills act as a tonic and laxative. 25c at Houssworth Bros drug store guaranteed.
The Jewish World revisits a historic theory claiming the Japanese are the last ten tribes of Israel. It notes Japanese museums display engravings of Jews in Nippon, including a procession with an ark and priests in bibical hats. A depiction shows Solomon receiving gifts from the Queen of Sheba, and a claim links Japan’s dynasty founder to Hosea, the last king of Israel.
A Columbus resident reports Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly healed a deep foot wound after a serious accident. The product soothes burns and injuries, with physicians previously unable to help. Sold for 25 cents at Houseworth Bros., druggists.
The article notes that sisters are easy to spot among children on the continent as girls in the same family wear identical outfits. In Brittany the gala dress is distinctive and creates a striking effect on festival days.
The First East Surrey Regiment keeps music alive with its band and a group of thirty mouth-organ experts who provide the accompaniment while the regiment whistles in unison.
A reminiscence of Isadore Rush recounts a playful theater moment with Roland Reed. Reed pins Rush’s hat during a scene, notices a ship band with a J, and prompts Rush to reply with a quick witticism about the hat and her eye as a mirror.
William W. Russell recalls a misstep by a friend’s new waitress. He notes that in new places, hard work helps, but errors happen and should be small, unlike the comical fork mix up at a dinner party.
The fighter Robert Fitzsimmons disciplines his son after the boy declares his sire the champion of the world and can lick any man living. The father reminds him that bragging about a champion status carries responsibility and urges restraint.
The style of Keene New Hampshire sheriff Ralph T. Holt is recounted with his habit of saying by the way before addressing the court. In a 1960s session he rose to read a standard summons and, after a pause, abruptly proclaimed by the way, Goa sive. the state.
Indianapolis traction leaders held a private meeting amid merger rumors. Hugh J. McGowan was elected president of the Indianapolis & Northwestern and Indianapolis & Western Traction companies, signaling possible consolidation under the Randall Morgan group.
Marsh Alexander, promoter of a traction line from Richmond to Brookville, asks Brookville town board for a franchise. The project may extend to Cincinnati, with plans seen as moving ahead in Indiana.
In Vincennes Indiana on October 17 traveling salesman J M Murphy of Lansing Michigan fought with Dr John Harwood of Lawrenceville Illinois at the Manhattan saloon. Murphy was stabbed eight times with a physician's lancet and is in critical condition. Harwood fled into Illinois.
Assistant Fire Chief Chas C Wilcox suffered burns to face hands and ears while battling a gasoline fire in a rear room of Chicago Steam Dye Works at 129 North Main Street. Four tubs holding about 20 gallons of gas ignited around 10 am. rescue efforts included using blankets and chemical discharge, causing smoke and gas exposure. Wilcox refused aid, was treated at a physician’s office, and remained home for days. the blaze caused clothing and other items to burn, with water ineffective against the wood fire and flour used to smother.
Anderson Indiana October 17 an insane prisoner Macajah Chamness in the county jail has not eaten for more than a week due to a delusion he already ate his share of the world’s provisions. He is eighty eight and believes he will die from his voluntary fast. He has given directions to an undertaker on his burial wishes.
Columbus Indiana October 17 eight year old Frank Hayworth son of Alexander Hayworth of Taylorsville was kicked in the head by a horse in a neighbor’s stall and died shortly after. The boy’s skull was crushed during a family visit when he wandered into the stall.
In Bloomington Indiana on October 17 Leafy Johnson the Black man who attacked Mrs Frank Mulky was committed to the Jeffersonville reformatory under the indeterminate sentence act. He was quietly removed so the enraged crowd in the courtroom did not learn the outcome.
In Martinsville Indiana on October 17 in the circuit court Attorneys W J Beckett and W H Latta clashed in a fist fight during a case. Both were fined ten dollars and costs for contempt of court after Latta accused Beckett of being no gentleman and a scuffle ensued.
Evansville Indiana October 17 A fight over retirement led to Andrew Woods being struck with a brick by Jesse Jackson. Woods died from injuries and Jackson was arrested on murder charges.
A line six or seven feet from a boiler a fire was built beneath it and it is believed the heat may have ignited gasoline this morning. The incident involved a near miss with potential explosion if flames reached the fuel. Fire crews responded quickly to prevent damage or injuries.
Indiana counties wrestle with who collects taxes in fourth class cities like Elkhart. Attorney General Miller says county treasurers, but Judge Dodge ruled that city treasurers continue collection. County auditors refuse duplicates until resolved, citing workload and pay gaps. Elkhart may seek Dodge reconsideration amid statewide pressure. Deadline looms for next year’s tax setup.
A bicycle valued at $40 was stolen from Borneman & Sons' storefront last evening while owner Ora Dotson was away. Pa patrolman Stamp recovered the wheel at a second hand store. Charles Daley, a Midway restaurant employee, was arrested but denied the theft and released.
H. A. Love, formerly with the Bell Telephone Co in this city and recently with the Chicago Telephone Supply Co, left today for Paducah Ky to take a position as manager of an independent company.
City council gathers this evening for a routine meeting with no major items expected on the agenda. Officials urge residents to attend or send comments for the public comment portion.
John Townsend Trowbridge the noted American author and poet recently marked his seventy seventh birthday, prompting tributes from literary circles and admirers.
Charles Main of the Noyes Carriage Co. was shot in the back by two boys under 13 while riding home on a bicycle near South Main and McDonald. The diagonal bullet path left a flesh wound he thought minor, prompting concerns about local target shooting for youths.
The Goshen murder trial entered its second day with the state examining witnesses including Frank Sommers George Aldrich Mrs Ruma Nelson Leona Cole Joe Burns Mrs Blick William Bob Morris Jewell and C D Hull conductor on the Big Four train the night Nodhdurft disappeared Mrs Nelson gave the most damaging testimony saying she heard Tidy remark that will not bother me anymore. Defense lawyers sparked a stir by asking several women witnesses where they spent the previous evening amid rumors they visited closehen wine rooms Prosecutor Hite and attorneys Gore Turner defended by H A Baker assisted.
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