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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
4
A bold assessment that Bryanism cannot be washed from Democratic ranks, arguing the movement is deeply embedded in party identity and will endure despite attempts to purge it.
A garbled OCR fragment lists heated political nicknames and slurs such as Bloated Bondholder Gold-bug Rag-baby High-priced dinner pail Robber-barons Bloody-shirt Grover-in-clover Contracted Currency and others.
The question compares two parties based on alleged misappropriation figures. It states Republicans elected men with aggregate misappropriations under 15 000 dollars versus Democrats with aggregate sums over 70 000 dollars. The assertion contrasts party records in public money theft.
The excerpt argues that all elected officials must be honest and that true credit belongs to diligent workers, comparing public office holders to laborers who work faithfully for a day’s pay without supervision.
Questioning who among Republicans exposed large defalcations and shortages. The text contrasts views of a white robed angel versus the man who uncovered Newman shortage as symbols of honesty and efficiency.
Some of Ripley County Democrats wish to run on records set by Republican officials. The approach could backfire if they rely on Democratic past performance rather than Republican records, past or present.
The United States and Haytian Telegraphic and Cable Company urge the Washington government to stop Admiral Killick from cutting the cable in support of General Fermin. The Navy Department directs Commander McCrea of the Machias to prevent the act and preserve the cable.
The passage notes that the large nackers have not benefited from the tariff schedule, but rather from the broader system in place. It emphasizes a shift in focus from tariff specifics to the overall economic framework shaping their advantages or disadvantages.
Government injunction halts railroad rebates that gave 25 to 50 percent reductions to combines, allowing large shippers to freeze out small packers. After the ruling small concerns may ship point to point at lower, more level rates.
An abundant crop of corn will lower pork beef and mutton costs while extra wheat yields cheaper bread. A large potato harvest eliminates fears of high prices as sugar and other table staples are not high and will not rise. Laborers won’t pay the same exorbitant prices as last year for food.
Attorney General Knox was confronted by three Philadelphia millionaires tied to monopolies in Atlantic City. They insulted his wife and daughter in a cafe and assaulted him after escorting the ladies out. One assailant who aimed the blow reportedly fared poorly in the encounter.
The Commercial Cable Company wins government approval to lay a transpacific cable from San Francisco to Honolulu and Guam then to China, with priority for government messages and wartime control provisions. It must run an independent China to Philippines link and use U S government soundings, enabling telegraphic contact with distant possessions.
The narrative argues the party declined before Bryan, citing Cleveland reelection in 1892 with Democratic majorities and legislative failures. It notes the 1894 Republican gains and the 1896 Bryan nomination, blaming his theories and attacks for reshaping voter sentiment.
The passage asserts that Bryan could not win in the era of Cleveland’s administration and Wilson tariffs, claiming the country’s enterprises were distracted. It credits the Republicans with prosperity by 1890 and frames Bryan as a forlorn, doomed candidate constrained by fate and Democratic power.
A letter blames Democratic mismanagement for high taxes in Ripley County. It cites defalcations in Newman and a pike project from Versailles to Dillsboro, totaling about 90 000 dollars, plus costly efforts to collect losses. It says Republican treasurer William Gookins redeemed orders at face value, unlike Democrats.
Grant Johnson, treasurer of Ripley County, returns to face a defalcation charge. He claims bondsmen can cover the shortage and asserts he is able to pay all he owes. He references an internal investigation by Rowland W. Holman and questions the secrecy of the audit.
Grant Johnson writes that Board of Commissioners gave Joe Scoopmire Grant Johnson and bondsmen until August 18 to settle or face suit over a disputed debt of 11,263.91. He accuses Newton Jackson of fabricating claims, stealing records, and using Democratic patronage, urging voters to beware.
Henry L. Shattuck of Shellsburg Iowa found relief after years of affliction using four boxes of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets He tried many remedies and several doctors without result Available for sale by G A Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sunman
The Republican county convention will be held in Versailles on Saturday, Sept 6 1902. Delegates and alternates to the county convention will be chosen Aug 23 1902 at 1 30 pm in township meetings. Total delegates 272. Chairman Joan Minger urges participation to elect representative party members.
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