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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1902

Page

4

Municipal socialism expanding city services in England

The Chicago Record-Herald reports on a London Times debate highlighting how English municipalities extend into water, libraries, lighting, and transport. It notes crematories, markets, slaughterhouses, ice plants, fish markets, rabbits, hopping farms, beet roots, oysters, theatres, and various manufacturing ventures run by towns to lower rates and supply goods.

London Times Liverpool Glasgow Cambridge Exeter Sheffield Cardiff Torquay Corporation Tunbridge Wells Corporation Liverpool Corporation Colchester Manchester Brighton Doncaster Southborough West Ham Chicago Record-Herald

Monroe Doctrine commentary sparks transatlantic debate

The Logansport Reporter argues Westminster Gazette and American opinion align on opposing European encroachment with the Monroe Doctrine. It criticizes the London Telegraph and Daily News for misinterpreting aims and warns against a personal government view, claiming Roosevelt would face public backlash if conflict arose.

MR. Monroe Westminster Gazette Hemisphere London Telegraph Record Herald Haytien London Daily News William Roosevelt Liberal Party United States Logansport

Snap Convention Claims Debunked by Press Dispute

A letter recalls a scout’s bloody tale used to question Brick-Brown convention timing. The South Bend Tribune rebutted the Sentinel story, noting the Feb 26 date fixed by the Republican district committee, and that Lemuel W. Rouse of Warsaw would not seek candidacy.

Brick South Bend Tribune Sentinel Republican District Committee Lemuel W. Rouse Warsaw Tribune

Campaign literature and the falsehoods of politics Slates and scrutiny in Indiana

The piece critiques campaign literature in Indiana’s thirteenth district arguing that it shows absurd exaggeration and deliberate falsehoods. It describes a rivalry between veteran Rep. Brick and challenger Prof. Hering, noting Democrats’ shifts and press misrepresentations regarding Brick’s Pulaski statue speech and other actions.

Thirteenth Prof. Hering South Bend Tribune South Beng Indianapolis Journal South Bend Ind Indiana A. L. Brick Hemenway Middle West Hering Brick House of Representatives Washington Count Fulaski House Pulaski Trust Organ

Democratic state committee Eyes speaker plan change

The Democratic state committee may proceed without a speakers bureau with the district chairman handling bookings. Secretary Reiley reports no arrangements yet and the committee has not decided on a speakers bureau. Chairman O'Brien invited old-time speakers, while applications may be considered at the state committee rooms. A Bryan invitation is unlikely.

Democratic State Committee Reiley O’brien W. J. Bryan Bryan State’ Committee

Peruna Named as Aid for Women’s Ailments in Patient Letters

A compilation of testimonials from women across the United States praising Peruna Medicine Co. remedies for female troubles Bright's Disease chronic cough catarrh and general weakness. Letters from Mrs Jennie Rose Mrs Ellen Thompson Mrs James Highmey Mrs John Meyers Mrs Ida Baker and Alice Scott laud relief gained and credit Peruna with restoring health and vitality.

Jennie Rose W. Twenty-Second Street New York City Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Bright Ellen Thompson Battle Towm James Highmey Grape, Mich James Bightey John Meyers Erhart Peruna Mra Ida Baker Portsmouth Alice Scott Franklin, Ky Hartman

Bryanism in Indiana Politically Prominent at Convention

At the convention leaders including Chairman Hendren pushed for Bryanism to be recognized in the platform. The state committee will not invite out of state speakers, but the congressional campaign committee may assign prominent men to Indiana to assist.

Bryan Hendren State Committee Congressional Campaign Committee Indiana

Tariff Revision Hints From Roosevelt Senate Talks

The piece notes President Roosevelt may pledge tariff revision after meetings with Senate leaders if grounds exist to believe party support will hold. It contrasts Marcus Hanna as an unfaltering opponent and hints at a potential clash between Hanna and Roosevelt over the tariff.

Roosevelt Senate Marcus Hanna Marcus Teddy

Prof Hering A Courageous Open Thinker

The text praises Prof Hering stating he has decided opinions and the courage to speak openly. It notes he defines his position accurately on issues and acts only after careful deliberation and exhaustive consideration of all sides.

Hering

Roosevelt Sermon Censorship Suggested by Chicago Paper

A Chicago paper suggests President Roosevelt should flee to fish on Sundays or demand a typewritten advance copy of his sermons for censoring to guard against pulpit attacks.

Chicago Roosevelt

You Must Judge A Political Party By Its Deeds

The Indianapolis Sentinel asserts voters should evaluate a party by its actions rather than promises or factions within, urging accountability for achievable outcomes over stated aims.

The Indianapolis Sentinel

Brick Election Could Bring Brown Mark to Sunlight

If Brick wins in November experts warn a haze may cover the sun creating a Brown mark over daylight obscuring visibility. The warning highlights potential environmental and public concern tied to the election outcome.

Rogers to Run for State Senate Amid GOP Factional Strife

Charles Rogers of Shoals former U S consul to Zanzibar plans a state senate bid despite factional rifts. The Republican state committee reportedly urged withdrawal, a claim denied by Chairman Goodrich. Rogers seeks the district including Martin Lawrence and Orange, while a contest between Rogers supporters and Dr Laughlin followers flared at the convention.

Charles Rogers Shoals United States Zanzibar Senate Republican State Committee Rogers Goodrich Martin, Lawrence Orange Laughlin Tac

Factional Troubles Spill Over In Local Ticket Battle

Report notes renewed factional strife after a proposed change in candidates. Leaders ultimately decide Rogers should remain on the ticket despite calls for his removal. Rogers previously declined a Washington clerkship with the Post Office Department at $2,000 annually, a position later filled by D V Miller of Terre Haute.

Friends forecast Taggart bid if Bookwalter renominated

Close friends of ex Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis predict he would seek the Republican renomination and again run for mayor if Bookwalter is renominated provided opposition stays light. Taggart cites his aim to beat Bookwalter and to rebuke him for blaming his administration for the city's unsettled finances.

Taggart Indianapolis Bookwalter Bockwalter

Democratic leaders host feve feast in Valparaiso

Porter Lake and LaPorte county leaders hold a feve feast at Valparaiso on Wednesday with attendees including State Chairman O'Brien of Lawrenceburg Hon Albert Schoonover of Attica candidate for secretary of state Daniel W Sims of Lafayette district committeeman Jos H Ibach of Hammond candidate for judge Porter Lake circuits and J H Conroy of Hobart candidate for state senator.

Porter Lake LaPorte Valparaiso O’brien Lawrenceburg Albert Schoonover Attica Daniel W. Sims Lafayette Jos. H. Ibach Hammond Porter Lake J. H. Conroy Hobart

Bryan assails Roosevelt on trust issue in Missouri rally

W. J. Bryan told a Missouri audience that President Roosevelt has no remedy for the trust evil and that some of the president's statements are absurd. He added that one trust magnate in stripes behind prison bars would do more to break up trusts than all Roosevelt speeches.

Missouri W. J. Bryan Roosevelt

Griffiths withdraws from speaker campaign due to knee injury

John L. Griffiths informs the Republican state committee he cannot participate in the September 20 opening of the speaker's campaign. He was scheduled to speak in Warsaw and Peru but may be unable to address the public until late October because of a knee injury suffered in Lafayette.

John L. Griffiths Republican State Committee Warsaw Peru Lafayette

Cummins to Speak in Indiana on Three Sept Dates

Gov. Cummins of Iowa pledged to the Republican state committee to speak in Indiana on September 11, 12 and 18. The date for Senator Hanna’s visit is not fixed yet. The committee is assured he will dedicate three days to the state. Chairman Goodrich calls this positive.

Cummins Iowa Republican State Committee Indiana Hanna Goodrich

Republicans Nominate Spencer At Rising Sun Convention

The Fourth district Republicans met at the courthouse in Rising Sun on Friday to nominate Joshua N. Spencer of Ohio County for congressman, opposing incumbent F. M. Griffith who has been renominated or re chosen.

Fourth District Court House Rising Sun Joshua’ N. Spencer Ohio County FR. M. Griffith

Candidates for state offices listed in alert

The notice names D. J. Sherrick as candidate for auditor and Nat A. Hill as candidate for treasurer along with an attorney general candidate and other officials. The terse list presents the state's upcoming election slate with names and titles.

Ler D. J. Sherrick Nat A. Hill

Missouri Republicans Seek Hanly Three Day Campaign Tour

The Missouri state Republican Committee intends to invite J. Frank Hanly of Lafayette to speak in Missouri for three campaign days. Chairman Goodrich indicated that the Indiana campaign committee would not permit Hanly to go.

Missouri State Republican Committee J. Frank Hanly Lafayette Missouri Goodrich Indiana Mane Committee Mr. Hany

Catarrh Cure Ad From F J Cheney Co Toledo

An 1888 notarized advertisement claims Hall’s Catarrh Cure cures toothache and catarrh by acting on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a $100 reward for any case cured and lists prescription details and Toledo based company F J Cheney & Co with Druggists selling Hall’s pills at 75 cents.

F. J. Cheney & Coc Paledo Hall

Bartholin Suspects Freed After Grand Jury Declines Bills

Oscar Thompson Edward Counse lman and Dad Craffy, known as the Bartholin suspects, were released from county jail after the grand jury declined to file charges. Witnesses including Mrs Tallerday testified at the Criminal Court building as police and jurors reviewed the case. Counse lman said he plans to return home in Kensington and accused Hyde Park station of ill treatment while denying coercion.

Chicago Oscar Thompson Edward Counselman Dad” Craffy Bartholin Criminal Court Backus Mary Tallerday Claffy Thompson Minnie Mitchell Counselman Kensington Hyde Park

Mrs. Austin's Famous Wheat Food Ad Endsure Breakfast

An advertisement extols Mrs. Austin's Famous Wheat Food as a delicious breakfast option for both young and old, promising consistent quality and appeal for all ages.

Woman Shoots Self at Home Near Hampton Iowa

Hampton Iowa September 17 Mrs Georgia Day wife of U S Day shot herself through the heart at her home near Hampton and died instantly Death of Mrs Bowen Paris September 17 Mrs Bowen wife of the deputy United States consul general J Allison Bowen died after a long illness in Paris

Hampton, Ia Georgia Day U. S Here Bowen Paris

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