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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
The notice explains carrier delivery options and rates of 10 cents weekly or 5 dollars yearly. It requests reports if delivery is irregular and states all advertising and communications must arrive by 10 o'clock to ensure publication the same day.
Editorial Room and Business Office lines listed with two phone numbers 95 and 61 for Truth newspaper.
William D Hazelton manager of the Elkhart Truth swears the bona fide daily circulation for September 1908 is 3565 copies. The figure excludes sample copies and unsold prints. Noted in Indiana, Elkhart County, sworn October 1908 by Louis A Dennert Notary Public.
Local notices list Finehout's drug store at Main and Hickory, Timmins' Op era House Bookstore, and Knevels' Bookstore as part of a sales or advertisement display.
Key events listed include Sir Walter Raleigh beheading in 1618 and John Keats born in 1795. Other notes mention McClellan's death in 1885 and Manitoba's premier change in 1900. The excerpt records varied historical dates, births, deaths, and notable firsts from different years and places.
Arthur Yager born October 29 1858 in Henry County Kentucky shaped as educator and writer. He studied at Georgetown College graduating 1879 and became Georgetown Academy principal. He later held the chair of history and economics at Georgetown College and served as faculty chairman. contributed scientific and historical articles and belonged to several learned societies.
A disputed court opinion reportedly shows Judge Taft holding a different view on wage cuts than some colleagues. The Cincinnati case Thomas v. the Cincinnati New Orleans Texas Pacific Railway faced a federal receivership with a 10 percent wage cut order. Taft reportedly issued his decision without a full hearing for workers to argue against the reduction.
Judge Caldwell Sanborn and others order receivers to curb wage reductions, invite employee conferences, and hear objections before enforcing changes. They insist wages remain just and reasonable even when stockholders or bondholders lack payouts, citing equity duties to workers and property preservation. The Indianapolis News suggests Taft’s stance differed in labor matters.
Thomas L. Hisgen campaigns in his home city with a speech as Prohibitionists predict a balance of power in the next legislature. Judge Taft will speak on Monday at Cleveland and Youngstown speech plans are noted.
The state moves to end its anti caid tradition and conduct a direct vote in the upcoming general election to choose its United States Senator.
Fragmented OCR text references Willen Jo and Keats, a trip to Lincoln Nebraska, Leavenworth, and a note about re election. The readable fragments mention ripples of political activity and possible campaign references without clear details or outcomes.
The state legislature approved a measure to repeal the six month waiting period for divorces and submit the act to a public vote at the coming election amid objections and petitions from various quarters. The proposal calls for a ten to twelve month duration for certain proceedings, with supporters arguing for clarity and opponents citing concerns.
Herman L. Ekern a leading Lai La Follette Republican and advocate of radical insurance laws seeks an independent bid. He targets anti La Follette factions and cites campaign spending, noting about ten thousand dollars spent in Trenpearean County to win the primaries.
The Harrison county crowd roared as Marshall spoke of constitutional liberty and denounced political machines. He claimed he funds his campaign himself, opposed office promises, and urged local self government, while attacking Hank's administration and defending bank guaranty.
General James B. Weaver, twice a presidential candidate, speaks to Republicans urging consideration of country needs and the two party platforms. He recalls 1860 choices and argues for clean politics while questioning current panic and the influence of moneyed interests on politics.
A large audience packed Bucklen Theater for an afternoon gathering featuring speakers J. P. Kelleher and Cyrus S Gallatin. Kelleher argued against the Republicans, praising Lincoln and criticizing Taft Roosevelt and Beveridge while urging workers to back the Democratic ticket and reform aims.
The passage notes Governor Hughes vetoed a New York Legislature rail fare law and remarks on state laws imposing two cents per mile tax for passenger fares, illustrating Hughes stance against corporate interests.
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