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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1902
Page
4
Rock Island Election Leaves City Council 11 Republicans 4 Democrats
The Tuesday election in Rock Island Illinois produced a city council with eleven Republicans and four Democrats, reshaping the local governing body. Voter turnout and district results indicate a clear party balance shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island
Irc
Council
Senator Jones Faces Trust Prosecution Question in Arkansas
Senator Jones of Arkansas fails to convince Arkansas Democrats that a man can prosecute trusts while holding large blocks of stock in a monopoly. The dispute centers on potential conflict of interest and political integrity amid party discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Arkansas
Garfield son named to Civil Service Commission
J. R. Garfield son of the late President Garfield has been tendered and accepted a seat on the Civil Service Commission. He will fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Commissioner Rodenberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Garfield
President Garfield
Civil Service Commission
Rodenberg
Chicago election yields GOP advantage with gains
The Chicago vote shows 39 Republicans, 30 Democrats, and one Independent elected. This reflects a net Republican gain of one. Last year councils elected 88 Republicans, 29 Democrats and three Independents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Council
Cuban reciprocity measure advances in Ways and Means
The committee voted twelve to five to adopt the Cuban reciprocity measure last Monday. Nine Republicans and three Democrats supported the twelve vote side, while two Republicans and three Democrats joined the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and Means
Filipino Leaders Agree to Surrender to U S Authority
General Guevara and General Rufino agree to submit to United States control. Rufino spent 30000 dollars to establish and maintain the rebellion in Misamis province and, weary of the effort, offers to surrender with 75 rifles to the native constabulary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guevara
Rufino
United States
Misamis
Fire at Pike Opera House in Cincinnati
A fire was detected Sunday afternoon during a performance at the Pike Opera House in Cincinnati. Audiences were urged not to panic and were told the fire was not dangerous. Panic was avoided and few injuries occurred. The blaze grew large before being subdued, with losses estimated at 40 to 50 thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pike Opera House
Cincinnati
Republicans poised for victory in central and western states
The piece argues a Republican win this year driven by business appeal and patriotism. It claims Republicans have improved conditions and support for Philippine, Cuban, and Puerto Rican issues, asserting victory is likely with patriotic and business voters backing the ticket.
General Miles Seeks Autocratic Command in Manila
Correspondence shows General Miles pressed for appointment as Commander in Chief in Manila with subordinates under him and to over rank the Civil Commission. Upon refusal he lectured the Secretary of State and the President. The issue highlights Miles overestimating his capacity and exaggerating his importance.
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Miles
Manila
Civil Commission
Southern Pacific Engineers Survey First Sierra Tunnel
The Southern Pacific Railroad surveys a proposed Sierras tunnel five miles eight hundred feet long the longest in the world. It would pass nearly one thousand feet below the surface at the highest point and save nearly a thousand feet in grade for trains. The project would remove twenty eight miles of snow sheds reducing the line from forty to twelve miles and will cost several millions of dollars and take years to bore.
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The
Southern Pacific Railroad
Corps of Engineers
Sierras
Democratic prospects in the coming campaign
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes the Democratic party lacks a clear opposition policy beyond broad antagonism to the party in power. It argues such antagony alone won’t win votes and stresses the country’s prosperity under the current party, suggesting voters will back the administration that keeps prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Destructive Easter Storms Hit Pittsburg Area
A severe Easter Day storm tore through Pittsburg and nearby towns, unroofing homes and blowing down trees. The Knoxville Presbyterian church lost its roof during services, a ceiling section fell injuring several, with six not expected to live. Churches in McDonald and Nobles town were unroofed or blown off, and extensive property damage occurred across Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Knoxville Presbyterian Church
McDonald
Noblestown
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
A Communist Third Party Seen Rising From Many Isms
In Louisville Kentucky about 500 delegates from allied reform parties met to form a new third party uniting Populists Socialists Union Labor Union Reformers of Ohio Public Ownership party of St Louis the Liberal party of Ohio and others The creed centers on initiative referendum public ownership of utilities just taxation direct election of judges and senators a department of labor and equitable arbitration postal savings banks and government issued money as legal tender with no bank intervention. A hot old time is looked for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Reform
Isms
Ohio
Public Ownership Party
St. Louis
Liberal Party
United Christian Party
United States
Department of Labor and Equitable Arbitration
Ohio Legislature Seeks Sunday Baseball Bill Introduction
A bill has been introduced in the Ohio legislature to permit Sunday baseball games. The measure aims to change current prohibitions and allow professional and amateur teams to play on Sundays under specified rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
How To Gain Flesh And Build Body Mass
A medical claim describes gaining a pound a day by taking SCOT S EMUL SION with an ounce producing rapid digestion. It asserts the emulsion triggers digestive function, enabling absorption of ordinary food to increase flesh, and promises a healthy flesh gain with continued use.
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted by G A Baas
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Cure as restoring kidneys and bladders. G A Baas urges prompt use. A brief editorial tone also notes potential popularity of college courses in diplomatic law if Representative Adams' bill reforming the consular service passes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. A. Baas
Adams
Iowa lawmakers split on woman suffrage measure
A female suffrage bill passed by the Iowa Senate was rejected by the lower house. The Crumpacker resolution seeks to remove sectional political advantages. Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar claim health benefits and safety from side effects. Copies of famous paintings are to adorn Kentucky penitentiary walls. London installs portable lamps for foggy streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Kentucky State Penitentiary
Notable quotes and ads mix politics and press humor
The item blends consumer ad copy for Chamberlain’s tablets with quick political jabs about Booth Tarkington Roosevelts politicking and Prince Henry. It notes Cleveland dismissing Bryan comments and mocks a traitor as a has been rather than never was, reflecting era satire.
What happens when farmers refuse to pay taxes for a bounty
The question asks what occurs if farmers who rely on charity refuse to pay taxes funding a bounty. Generally tax nonpayment leads to fines, liens, collection actions, or court cases. Authorities may enforce assessments through penalties or payment demands, potentially triggering debt collection or legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Company to Buy 19000 Steel Cars and 260 Locomotives
An American firm announces an immediate purchase of 19 000 steel cars and 260 locomotives to handle rising traffic. An ad in the Commoner offers 42 weekly doses for 1.00 to cure dreadful dreams and other political ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic
Sword for Major Jenkins to be presented at Charleston Exposition
President Roosevelt will present a new sword at the Charleston Exposition. The Tillman sword cost $65, but the forthcoming weapon for Major Jenkins carries a $500 price tag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Roosevelt
Charleston
Tillmans
Notice to Farmers on Farm Machinery Sale in Morris Indiana
John N. Pohlman of Morris Indiana advertises Milwaukee harvesting machines, chilled and steel plows, riding and walking cultivators, and corn drills at lowest prices urging farmers to visit before purchasing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
John N. Pohlman
Morris
Ind
Pain Balm credited with relief in testimonial note
A reader testimonial claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm cured years of rheumatism after using three bottles. The note names G A Baas in Batesville and Bigney & Co in Sunman as local sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Philip H. Rhoads
Pennville, Mo
War Occupation Commentary Traces Strong Death Toll Shifts
The column notes the long historical pattern of rapine by troops from Troy to Peking and contrasts it with the U S occupation of Cuba and Havana. It cites 21 252 deaths the year before U S troops arrived, then 8153 in the first year, and now 5000 as the regime settles in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Peking
United States
Havana
Bryan vs Cleveland mocks in press clash over Dems
Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph notes Bryan reacts with fury to Grover Cleveland and hints at an upcoming Commoner editorial tirade. The piece portrays Cleveland as a target in national politics and jestingly frames Bryan as Sinbad facing the old man of the sea.
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Pittsburg Chronicle-Telegraph
Grover Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Cleveland
Bryan
White House
Sinbad
Chicago Sets Record With 1100 Trains In One Day
Chicago wowed readers as 1100 trains arrived and departed in a single day marking a national transportation peak. The record is expected to be surpassed once the Pennsylvania and Long Island Railway terminals in New York are completed.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania and
Long Island
New York
Japan’s School Heights Also Noted in Official Gazette
The Japanese Official Gazette lists pupil statistics with boys averaging 63 feet in height and girls 4.9 feet. Despite a general belief that Japanese are small, this is regarded as a good average.
Read House Drug Store Endorses Foley’s Honey and Tar
Chattanooga druggist J Miller proprietor of the Read House Drug Store praises Foley’s Honey and Tar as superior to all other cough syrups and notes it outsells all rivals combined. The piece also urges citizens to view suffrage as an obligation and to vote in primaries and elections to curb corrupt politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebt. J. Miller
Read House Drug Store
Chattanooga, Tenn
Foley
G. A. Baas
America
Shinkle’s Cure Endorsed for Dyspepsia by Dr Goudy
The letter from Dr W. S. Goudy praises Shinkle's Cure for Dyspepsia as the best market preparation. It notes the product is for sale by G A Baas. It also mentions Christ's Hospital moving from London to the countryside and Edward VII founding a new school 350 years after Edward VI established the original.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Shinkle
W. 8
Goudy
G. A. Baas
Christ’s Hospital
Coleridge
Lamb
London
Edward VI
Edward VII
Dreadful Attack of Rheumatism
Mrs. Ellen Harrison of Kansas City says her two children suffered severe whooping cough with fainting and nosebleeds. After trying various remedies, their doctor prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar, and they improved immediately and believe it saved their lives. Refuse substitutes. G. A. Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Harrison
Park Ave
Kansas City
Foley
G. A. Baas
Koepsie Bros Cement Work Proves Trustworthy
Koepsie Bros commit to spring projects laying two car loads of cement and cinders with walks on properties of Mrs Clausheide Mrs John Hammerle John Nickel Ben Lemmermohle and D McCallum and a water works tower foundation. They promise first class sidewalks cement work mosaic floors and foundations and guarantee their labor as solidly as gold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koepsie Bros
Clausheide
John Hammerle
John Nickel
Ben Lemmermohle
D. McCallum
Keepsie Bros
Foley's Kidney Cure Touted as Best Remedy
A claim promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as the safest remedy for kidney and bladder diseases. G A Baas remarks on protests following a Crumpacker resolution inquiry, recalling the motto A guilty conscience needs no accuser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. A. Baas
Shinkle’s Cure for Dyspepsia Endorsed by Local Neighbor
Mrs J Davis of 1518 S Madison St Muncie Indiana praises Shinkles Cure for Dyspepsia claiming it cured her son Harry two years ago and has helped many others. Available for sale by G A Baas.
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Harry
Batesville Sees Record Influx of Employed Residents
More people live in Batesville now than ever as factories hire many more workers than in the past, drawing a larger population to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
Better Than Pills for Stomach and Liver Tablets
The article asserts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are superior to pills because they are easier and more pleasant to take, mild and reliable. They cleanse and invigorate the stomach and leave the bowels natural, while pills are harsher and often cause constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Excursion Rates For Indy Trip From Batesville
The Big Four offers two excursion deals from Batesville to Indianapolis. For the Prohibition State Convention on April 15 and 16, tickets buyable April 14 and 15 for 1.85 and return by April 17. For the Indiana Annual Encampment May 14 and 15, round trip tickets issued May 12 13 and 14 for 1.25 with return by May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Batesville
G. A. R. and
Woman's Relief Corps
Indiana
Cheap rail rates to California offered March to April
The Big Four announces one way second class colonist tickets to all California points at very low rates from all points on the line. Sale begins March 1 and runs daily until April 20. For details contact local agents, C. J. DoLu.
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California
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