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Newspaper
Elkhart Weekly Truth
Location
Elkhart, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1910
Page
4
The Elkhart Truth published by Truth Publishing Co provides city delivery and mail options with 10 cents weekly or 5 dollars yearly. Subscriptions and advertising must be received by 10 o'clock to ensure publication.
Albers the Wikbart Truth manager swears the August 1910 bona fide circulation was 4021 copies not including samples spoiled in printing or unsold. Notary James B. Holland verifies sworn statement in Elkhart County Indiana with seal and commission through 1914.
An editorial note outlines contact points for the newspaper with lines for the editorial room and the business office. It lists channels to reach the newsroom and advertising or circulation departments. The brief item signals standard operating contact information.
Timmins Opera House Book Store and Knevels Book Store alongside E D Millers South End Drug Store at South Main and 8th Street feature truth on sale. Local outlets advertise a selection with emphasis on factual materials for readers.
Highlights include Cartier expedition up the St Lawrence, Nelson born, Indian massacre at White River Colorado, riots against vaccination in Montreal, Foley the French novelist's death, and Connecticut battleship launch. Also notes 1900s Hudson-Fulton banquet with two thousand attendees.
Charles Sumner Howe born in Nashua New Hampshire September 29 1858. He studied at Boston University Johns Hopkins University and held posts at Albuquerque New Mexico Buchtel College and Case School of Applied Science. He wrote on astronomy and joined Royal Astronomical Society of Great Britain.
Vice-President Sherman appears for the old guard at the Republican state convention in Saratoga Springs New York wearing a disputed pin criticizing Pimlico. The scene highlights intra party tensions during the event.
Employers push claims that approving the Hepburn day could force wage changes or enable raises. City requests to electrify terminals trigger railroad employee opposition, with large unions acting in their own interests. Politicians fear shifts if railroad workers enter politics, while shippers watch closely.
Milford residents recall Congressman Barnhart visiting during Milford Day and chatting with friends. He says the dollar a day pension bill has strong chances of becoming law, either next session or the following one, and claims it was purchased six years ago as an excellent pension move.
The Columbia City Post notes Republican Moorman claims Democrats will block a dollar a day pension bill while Republicans would pass it with a majority. It argues old soldiers know Barnhart’s stance and trust Jim over Moorman’s alleged deception.
The auction of fixtures at the Simard hotel began at 10 o clock after claims were filed against proprietor Charles Megley and sustained in Justice Brumbaughs court. About twenty five people attended the sale and bidding was dull with plans to continue tomorrow.
Notice states the partnership C. W. Hocker and company dissolved by mutual consent with Peter T. Longicher retiring. Christian W. Hocker continues the business and all accounts due the firm should be paid. Dated at Jkhart Indiana September 25 1910. Owe Ocker pais Srt. Longaguete Fruit cans 35¢ doz Turnocks 6 8 420c at Turnocks tf
A chaotic column critiques insurgent candidates for speaker and Cannonism, citing Crumpacker and other figures. It notes tariff debates, county option talk, and party strategies while lampooning editorial voices and political rhetoric. The piece references Goshen News-Times, Beissner, and local county campaigns with scattered observations and quips.
Two tame prairie dogs, about six months old, were found sunning and feeding on a vacant lot on LaFayette street in Elkhart. Owned by Mrs. A J Chaffee, the animals reside in three burrows, attract curious neighbors, and scare away a nearby bulldog with quick barks.
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