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Newspaper

Elkhart Weekly Truth

Location

Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1900

Page

3

No Difference of Opinion Amid Campaign Coalitions

The piece argues wage earners should not be pitted against employers to gain party advantage. It states prosperity depends on both groups thriving, condemns depictions of employers as selfish, and insists the key issue is ongoing prosperity over partisan politics. It urges voters to seek common welfare and informed judgment.

Silver Party Silver Cross Roads

No Excuse for Ignorance in Election Debate

An editorial urges voters to seek full understanding of issues. It warns against relying on one side and stresses thorough investigation of topics like free silver trusts imperialism and prosperity. It argues reforms come from a determined people and faithful officials.

Bryan Senate

Tariff Debates and Trusts Dominate Campaign Outlook

The piece argues that tariff revision would not end trusts and could harm wages and employment. It cites numerous trusts beyond reach of tariff, warns against harm to business, and favors targeted legislation over sweeping tariff changes. It also comments on U S policy toward China and the Philippines, urging restraint and prudent diplomacy.

Standard Oil Trust Beef Combine Coal Combine Copper Combine Brass Combine Ice Combine Coke Combine Cotton Machinery Combine Furniture Stove

Shorter Campaign Compared to Britain

The Chicago Tribune cites British elections as more efficient with rapid processes. It argues business life remains uninterrupted, national conventions and costly campaigns are minimized, and twenty days of hustling politics suffice to express public sentiment more accurately than four months in the United States.

Chicago Tribune Great Britain

Trouble in China as Powers Struggle Over Pekin Minister

A syndicated dispatch notes discord among nations over China after the Pekin minister’s death. It suggests Germany seeks revenge and Russia may aim to gain Chinese territory despite protests, with harmony in the allied stance deteriorating.

Germany Pekin Russia

Battle over mining strike moves toward arbitration

The clash between coal operators and miners widens as state troops deploy to strike regions. Justice McLaughlin of the New York Appellate Court upholds workers rights to choose employers and urges compulsory arbitration to end labor strife and protect individual freedom.

Ryan United Mine Workers’ Association of America Archbishop Ryan Mine Workers’ Association McLaughlin Appellate Court State of New York

Shameful Political Methods Highlight Campaign Misrepresentation

The piece condemns reckless political rhetoric and the spread of false statements by speakers and a partisan press. It argues that public figures must possess accurate facts and avoid misleading the public in discussing important questions.

Critique of sensational political cartoons and demagogy

The passage condemns sensational misstatements and demagogic cartoons in leading newspapers. It argues such content corrupts households especially children, harms campaigns, and lacks influence with decent voters. It calls for intelligent public discernment between fact and demagogy.

The Politics of Employes Speech Context

A speech by Frank B. Burke warns against coercion of voters by employers and argues for mutual interest in employer and employee welfare. The piece discusses how an employer’s prosperity supports workers, and how employees should heed leadership on political questions for common welfare.

Frank B. Burke South Bend Times

Afloat on the sea of Goshen politics

Col. Ripper M. Johnson aligns with Judge Warner to enter the Goshen judicial campaign. The piece envisions a political voyage with Johnson and Warner weathering Opposition from Judge Ferrall and paddle toward the Goshen courthouse as their port of destination.

Col. Ripper M. Johnson Judge Warner Judge Ferrall Col. Johnson Goshen Court House

Tammany influence and corruption in New York politics

An editorial warns that sensational media exaggerates voter corruption while noting vast campaign spending and the influence of Tammany Hall led by Croker. It claims public works in New York will create many supportive votes and cites police, fire, and other city departments as part of the machinery.

Buncombe and Bluff United States Croker New York City Tammany New York

Croker System under Fire in Political Toll Debate

The Croker system of collecting toll for political and other purposes and the wholesale voting of public employees are cited as a grave reflection on American politics, outweighing sensational charges about voter values and money.

Croker

Ex-Governor Taylor’s Indiana visit stirs Republican scrutiny

The piece notes Taylor’s past in Kentucky politics and his link to the Goebel conspiracy case. It claims he may lack personal knowledge of the plot but was indicted and fears returning to surrender for trial. It cites his Selina address and local skepticism toward his presence until cleared.

Taylor Kentucky Indiana Goebel Selina

Tuk sleeping car reforms to curb loud snoring

The petition argues reforms should tackle the loud snoring issue on sleeping cars, deeming it more troublesome than curtains, laundry odor, sanitation, porter theft, and foul air. It claims such nuisance is an unsupportable evil greater than other listed inconveniences.

Tuk

Mark Hanna Attacks Croker as Imperialist in Speech

In a fiery charge Hanna accuses Croker of imperialism and issuing orders that are blindly followed. He claims Croker levies tribute and is obeyed, warning that constant doggerel in Hanna’s speeches could cost him politically.

Mark Hanna Croker Hanna

Arkansas GOP gains contrast with national trend

Chairman Jones faces slim comfort in Arkansas where the state shows a 47 percent Republican gain from the last national election while he tallies Bryan’s oral majorities. The sharper contrast highlights shifting political winds across the region.

Jones Bryan Arkansas

Election Expected to Decide Philippine War Outcome

The article asserts the war in the Philippines will end with the coming election. It argues if Bryan wins he will pursue peace, while if McKinley remains in office anti imperialist support will fade and Filipinos may surrender.

Bryan McKinley White House

Township committee chairman uses awkward English in political events

A local report criticizes the new chairman of the township central committee for his poor use of English when introducing speakers. The piece notes the public nature of his remarks reflects on local democratic processes.

Bryan Faces Debate Standoff Over Hanna Responsibility

A tense dispute erupts as Bryan demands Hanna be blamed for the broader issue and refuses to debate unless Hanna’s share is acknowledged. The exchange signals a potentially escalating political clash.

Bryan Hanna

Lightning strike preacher dismisses dirt as conductor

A preacher who had his feet struck by lightning while exposed in a New York Central railroad car window argued that dirt is not a conductor. The incident highlights the dangers of boarding exposed or windowed rail cars.

New York Central

Hopson disputes Ma nilla battle claim

Lieut. Hopson, originator of the Merrimac smack, says Dewey did not sink the Spanish fleet at Manila. He asserts the Spanish squadron fled into the water to escape American marksmanship.

Lieut Hopson Dewey Manilla Douwbless

Hanna’s Campaign Speech Plan Sparks Trust Manager Fear

The passage warns that Hanna’s attempt to pose as a campaign speaker could allow trust managers to flee overseas before the snatch bag is shown. The scene hints at planned deception and imminent escape.

Hanna Europe

Tariff Revision Debated as Prices Rise Across Necessities

A reader argues that tariff changes won't end trusts and cites recent price increases in flour coal meat and other basics as the real cause. He urges scrutiny of underlying factors driving costs and warns against simplistic remedies.

Spain to build navy may profit from Hobson report

A tongue in cheek note suggests Spain should heed Hobson’s report and omit water plugs to avoid sinking ships during navy construction, framing a satirical take on naval preparedness.

Spain Hobson

Chief Ripley Targets Loungers at Saloons in Chicago

Chicago police under Chief Ripley move to arrest loiterers around saloons lacking visible means of support. The order aims to curb vagrancy and reduce public disorder in city streets.

Chicago

Weather Man Ended Summer With Timely Truth

A weather forecaster is thanked for declaring summer over, avoiding suspicion of untruthfulness if he had predicted a longer season. The remark playfully credits the forecast for clear timing.

Drug trust faces wave of protest over tax burden

TuE drug trust complains it bears the war tax burden, likely triggering a vocal protest from users of patent medicines about higher costs and reduced access.

Tue Drug Trust

Senator Wellington's Flop and Political Burden

Senator Wellington claims he moved toward democracy after criticizing the Republican Party. He suggests his shift was a strategic retreat to avoid being trapped by party decay and public backlash.

Wellington

Olney’s Cabinet Ambition Questioned by Political Rumor

The critics claim Olney seeks a Bryan cabinet post to gain control, but Bryan is not a duck hunter. The remark highlights partisan friction amid discussion of regional leadership roles.

Olney Bryan

Bryan backed by outside districts edges Massachusetts vote

Wrru the vote of Massachusets in the pocket of Geo. Fred. Williams, and the assistance of a few outside districts William Jennings Bryan is as good as elected.

Wrru Massachusets Geo. Fred. Williams William Jennings Bryan

Spain Floats Loan Idea Amid Island Abundance

A fragmented note suggests Spain contemplates a loan plan tied to this country, while remarking we already possess sufficient islands. The text hints at unexplained motives behind the financial move.

Political train passes station for statesmen switching parties

A political scene shows prominent citizens and leaders pausing as party lines shift amid a broader realignment. The piece notes changes in affiliations and the impact on local and national politics.

No Word About Right Use of No Captures Attention

A reflective note on language habits highlighting the frequent neglect of mastering the word no. The author argues that clear boundaries and refusals are essential skills often overlooked in pursuit of broader vocabulary.

Jeffries and Sharkey Fight Through Typing Trial

The text mocks the idea of Jeffries and Sharkey pounding each other as hard as their typewriters, predicting an awful result if they fought with similar force.

Jeffries Sharkey

Wiseacre statesmen and street corner politicians collide

A reflective note observes that men can be wiseacre statesmen, street corner politicians and fools simultaneously, illustrating the mixed judgments of public figures and the public.

Looting of $15000 in gold shocks Winnemaca bank

Reported burglars loot a Winnemaca Nebraska bank of gold valued at about $15000, signaling heightened alert among gold buyers and investors statewide in Bryan's era.

Winnemaca Neb Bryan

Memory of Hot Summer Sparks Winter Savings

A brief note urges consumers to save by recalling last summer’s heat and using that memory to motivate economical cozy-winter choices.

Kissing Craze Said Over Before Hobson Tour

Report notes the end of a kissing craze as Hobson plans another American tour, signaling a shift in social trends. The remark frames the artist’s schedule against changing public interest.

Hobson

Gridiron Pants Department Opens at LaPorte Herald

The LaPorte Herald launches the Gridiron Pants section as barbers anticipate a slow season for business. The playful note hints at changes in local sports reporting and shop activity.

LaPorte Herald

Roosevelt Popularity with Voters and Ladies Note

The remark suggests Roosevelt’s charm with women would boost his standing among voters and threaten the Bryan faction in the political scene of the era. The comment frames Roosevelt as a unifying figure capable of drawing broad support.

Campaign Tracks Replace Dinner Pail for Working Man

A dated line suggests campaign rhetoric overload burdens the working man, implying political promises fill the purse with empty ballast and provoke mental strain. The passage frames voters as overwhelmed by partisan messaging rather than practical relief.

Adlai Faces Rough Ride If Political Momentum Slips

readers see a sharp warning that Adlai Stevenson risks losing clout if his support wanes and a stronger push by rivals accelerates his decline. The remark hints at mounting pressure within the political scene and potential shifts in public support.

Wheeling Bi Cyclist Debate Shapes West Virginia Talk

Citizens in West Virginia discuss whether Wheeling residents are also bi cyclists, sparking local debate on identity and community alignment. The question prompts opinions from residents and coverage of regional attitudes.

West Virginia Wheeling

Apathy Outpaced by Icicles in Burning Campaign Issues

Voter indifference is linked to icy conditions on campaign issues more than any other factor. Observers note the cold environment dampens turnout and focus on key policy debates amid winter weather.

Absence of Remarks by Ex President Cleveland Not Remarkable

The sentence notes that not commenting on the political situation by ex President Cleveland is not remarkable. It presents a critical view of expected remarks and suggests silence was unsurprising given context or temperament.

Cleveland

Pennsylvania Strike Observers Hold Coal Advantage

Only calm observers with coal to sell remain confident on the Pennsylvania strike. The note underscores market players who can supply fuel while others face disruption.

Pennsylvania

Prohibition Movement Eclipses Tillman’s Stand

A quoted remark harshly criticizes Tillman and other men who oppose the prohibition movement, labeling such opponents cold water throwers against the reform effort. The comment reflects temperate tensions within the era’s political debates on alcohol bans.

Tillman

Stump Speaker Boss Hanna Shines In Campaign Role

As a stump speaker, Boss Hanna proves more successful than in political revenue collection, drawing attention for his persuasive style and public appeal. He demonstrates stronger public engagement and momentum in his speaking capacity.

Hanna

Weather Hope Hinges On Kind Forecast For Now

The note expresses cautious optimism that the weather may remain favorable a bit longer, hoping for continued mild conditions and dry days ahead. No specific dates or locations are mentioned.

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