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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
4
Senator Beveridge Heads to Peking After Russia Journey
After completing his travel through Russia Senator Beveridge continued on to Peking China intending to stay only a few days before resuming his trip.
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Beveridge
Russia
Peking
China
Gomez Declares He Will Not Seek Cuban Government Office
General Maximo Gomez states he will not under any circumstances be a candidate for any office in the Cuban government. His declaration comes amid political speculation and shifts in Cuban political discourse.
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Maximo Gomez
Death of Signor Crispi in Naples Flags End of Italian Era
Signor Crispi former Italian premier and noted statesman died in Naples at 7:45 p m on Sunday August 11. The passing marks the end of a prominent era in Italian politics.
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Signor Crispi
Italy
Naples
Kokomo Breaks Ground on $1.5 Million Steel Plant
Ground breaking occurred in Kokomo on Tuesday for a new steel plant with a $1,500,000 capitalization. The facility aims to be ready for operation by December 1 and will employ about 1,000 workers.
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Kokomo
Dec. Ist
France Faces Wheat Shortage as Imports Rise
France harvests a smaller wheat crop this year prompting imports, the first in four years, with the likelihood of higher wheat prices in the country.
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France
Indianapolis mayoral race hurdles limit candidate pool
Indianapolis Democrats struggle to find a suitable mayoral candidate as willing contenders are scarce and desired contenders refuse to run. The stalemate leaves party leaders seeking acceptable names while facing mounting pressure from supporters.
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Indianapolis
Unnamed Steel Workers Leader Criticized for Talking
The Amalgamated Steel Workers' president Mr Schaffer is faulted for speaking too soon, as his plans are often revealed before execution, causing some to fail to mature.
Weather Dependence on Crop Yields
The text contrasts weather reliance in the speaker’s country with Western States where irrigation saves crops during droughts. It notes no water supply present locally and implies greater vulnerability to drought.
Indiana farmer forecasts full, not half, corn crop
The report notes crops overall near average except corn which lags badly. In Indiana the speaker expects no half crop in this region and predicts a better outcome for the season if other crops perform as hoped.
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Indiana
Legislature postpones sympathy resolution for steel strikers
The Texas Legislature on Tuesday delayed action on a condolence and aid resolution for Amalgamated steel workers. It would have required lawmakers to contribute one dollar per day of pay to support the strikers.
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Texas
France Population Figures Compare With United States
The official census shows France with 28 641 333 residents. France has grown by 412 362 in five years, about one tenth of one percent, while the United States has increased about 14 percent in the same period.
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France
United States
Conservative Wing Seeks Milder Approach to Labor Rift
The more conservative element in the Amalgamated Association seeks an adjustment of the labor difficulty through milder measures than those pursued by President Schaffer. They fear his rule or ruin policy may ruin their order.
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Amalgamated Association
Schaffer
Devastating Yangtze Flood Drowns Thousands in China
An overflow of the Yangtse river caused massive loss of life with estimates of about 20 000 drowned. The flood rose about forty feet over a level region, submerging towns like Chang Teb with a population of 10 000, leaving only tree tops visible.
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Chang-Teb
Postal Receipts Rise Across Fifty U.S. Post Offices
A July 1901 comparison of the fifty largest U.S. post offices with July 1900 shows an average 12 percent increase in receipts. New York totals $748,307 and Chicago $536,306, both up 14.4 percent from July last year.
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United States
New York
Chicago
Thieves Loot Punta Gorda Battery Guns
Thieves stole two six inch guns from Punta Gorda battery at the harbor entrance Santiago. They moved them to a forest across the bay and used explosives to break them up for sale as old iron. The culprits were captured and jailed.
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Punta Gorda
Santiago
Steel strike falters as western mills keep running
The Amalgamated Association forecasts limited victory as western mills operate while workers ignore Shaffer’s strike call. Non union mills resisting union pressure continue to run with non union crews.
Tampa Vigilantes Drive Out Labor Agitators
In Tampa Florida residents formed a vigilant committee and captured about twenty professionals labeled labor agitators and anarchists, deported them to an unknown destination, and warned the disruptive element they would not allow the town to be destroyed.
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Tampa
Florida
Kruger objects to mules sale to British army in South Africa
President Kruger objects to shipping mules from this country to the British army. He notes that his government can purchase whatever is needed here without objection and that the sale of mules is a business practice continued as long as Britain buys and pays.
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Kruger
South Africa
Santos-Dumont’s Air Ship Crashes in Paris after Tower Flight
Inventor M. Santos-Dumont piloted a new air ship toward the Eiffel Tower in Paris last week. A high wind forced the balloon into a six story house where gas exploded and the craft wreckage clung to walls. The inventor held a window bar and was helped down unharmed.
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M. Santos-Dumont
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Germans Strike Back After Island Massacre
A German expedition to the South Sea Islands avenges the killing of Dr Mencken and companions by cannibals on Mathias Island. The punitive force reportedly killed 80 natives and captured 17 others near the massacre site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sout Sea Islands
Mathias Island
Dr. Mencken
Germany
Mencken
Attorney General Moves to Enforce Ohio Valentine Trust Law
Ohio Attorney General acts to compel United States Steel Corporation to comply with the Valentine trust law requiring foreign firms to file reports and pay one tenth of one percent of Ohio investments into the state treasury. The company has failed to do so.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheets
O. Ohio
United States Steel Corporation
Ohio
Lakefront gambler ring aims to rival Monte Cristo
Chicago gamblers operate a lake front gambling house in Lake County covering nearly two acres. They circulated invitations praising the venue and inviting visitors. The piece hopes Governor Durbin will crack down as predecessors did on similar gangs in the area.
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Chicago
Lake Front
Lake County
Monte Cristo
Durbin
Call for National Arbitration Court to Set Labor Disputes
The federal government should enact a constitutional law establishing a national arbitration court with subordinate arbitration courts to settle all employee employer disputes. Employers would lose the right to shut down mills without good cause, and workers could not strike without court permission.
Strikers Fault in Steel Plant Walkout Explained
The public sympathizes with workers but argues strikers in steel plants are in the wrong. They did not strike for pay or hours but to force non union mills into their union. Persuasion is allowed, coercion is not.
Gold stolen from Sel by Smelting Company found in bay
The gold missing from the Sel by Smelting Company in San Francisco was recovered from the bottom of San Francisco Bay. Winters confessed after a detective traced the theft, and he was arrested. Authorities expect leniency due to his confession.
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Selby
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay
Winters
Germany seeks control of two Cuban northern islands
A Paris despatch reports Germany pressing to acquire two privately owned islands off Cuba’s north coast, Cayo Romano and Cayo Cruz, owned by a rich Spaniard. The larger island, Cayo Romano, measures about 66 by 24 miles. Ownership lies with individuals, not Cuba, so sovereignty changes stay outside Cuba’s remit, and only Monroe Doctrine enforcement could block a German purchase between the United States and Cuba.
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Paris
Germany
Cuba
Cayo Romano
Cayo Cruz
Cayo Romato
United States
Williams Defends Union Tactics Amid Strike Threats
The Amalgamated Association secretary Mr Williams says the steel wage dispute between unions and manufacturers could be settled by strike legislation ballot or bayonet if needed. He warns that any resort to violence marks him as a student of anarchy.
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Williams
Amalgamated Association
Wiliams
Question settled by bayonet in labor dispute
The passage asks what question might have to be settled by the bayonet. It states that no man or group sought to deprive laborers of free union organizing, while Amalgamated Association leaders tried to force nonunion mills into the union and set wage scales for nonmembers. The steel combine refused, a strike followed, and Williams claims the issue may be settled by force.
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Amalgamated Association
Steel Combine
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Sold for One Dollar
An advertisement touts Snuffles as a complete catarrh cure that reaches the diseased membranes. It claims permanent relief, quick inflammation resolution, and hay fever relief, offered for one dollar with domestic and Canadian delivery. The copy urges immediate order to receive expert guidance at no extra cost beyond the purchase price.
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United States
Canada
Ep- Wine
Giles & Co
Philadelphia
Wars Between Labor and Capital Harm the Innocent
A historical reflection notes that conflicts between labor and capital invariably cause suffering to the innocent, underscoring the human cost of industrial strife.
Steel makers eye gains from extended Americano strike
British and German steel firms hope the Americano strike will stretch on, believing prolonged stoppage will boost profits and financial returns for their industries.
One Minute Cough Cure Saves Little Girl in Johnstown
Mrs. 8 H Allport of Johnstown Pa reports her child nearly strangled by croup before doctors warned of death. A dose of One Minute Cough Cure instantly relieved the crisis and revived the girl, according to Geo Baas.
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8. H. Allport
Johnstown
Geo. Baas
Bill Aims Government Reserve for Petrified Forest
A congressional bill proposes reserving the Petrified Forest near Holbrook Arizona as a public government preserve. The measure seeks to protect the site and manage access for future generations.
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Congress
Holbrook
Arizona
Alaska Military Telegraph System To Be Completed This Season
Reports to the War Department indicate the military telegraph network in Alaska will be completed during the current season. Officials expect the line to improve communications for defense and administration across remote posts and districts.
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War Department
Alaska
DeWitts Little Early Risers Cite Constipation Cure
O. O. Buck of Beirne Arkansas reports relief from constipation after using DeWitts Little Early Risers. He says he is completely cured and recommends them, with Geo Baas also endorsing the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Buck
Beirne, Ark
DeWitt
Geo. Baas
Private railway proposed between Circle City and Vladivostock
The most stupendous private capital project would link Circle City Alaska with Vladivostock Russia along the Urals Siberian line. The route would run about 4000 miles at an estimated cost near 200 million dollars. Reportedly backed by American and French financiers.
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Circle City
Alaska
Vladivostock
Russia
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Ad
An advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a permanent remedy for indigestion. It claims the product allows the stomach perfect rest and digests what you eat, with a testimonial from G. Baas.
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G. Baas
Press notes and political asides in a late 19th century column
The column discusses President McKinley resting in Canton, critiques Booker T. Washington's industrial education plan via Pitchfork Tillman, and questions Admiral Evans båsed on William E. Chandler's reliability. It blends social commentary with sharp partisan remarks and public notices.
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Pitchfork Tillman
Booker Washington
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Heals Longstanding Sores
James White of Bryantsville Indiana reports running sores on both legs lasting six years cured by DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve after doctors failed. He urges to get DeWitt’s and not imitation from Geo. Baas.
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James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
Geo. Baas
S. Geo. Baas
Platt Links NYC Anti-Tammany Victory to Mayoral Candidate
Senator Platt says success of the anti-Tammany effort in New York City hinges on choosing an unobjectionable Democrat for mayor. His view is expected to carry significant weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Platt
New York City
One Minute Cough Cure Becomes Safe Fast Relief
Ad copy for Geo Baas promoting One Minute Cough Cure for cough or croup. Claims quick, safe relief for children and peace of mind for caregivers. Ends with customer name Geo Baas and a confident assurance of effectiveness.
U S Proposes Canadian Dragon to Inspect Immigrants
The United States proposes to the Canadian government a joint program for inspecting immigrants arriving at Canadian ports and many among them later travel to the United States. Acceptance of the proposition is expected.
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U. S
Baby Diarrhea Remedy Provides Quick Help
Deming Indiana father recounts his eleven month old’s teething period with frequent bowels and stomach sickness. He gave four drops of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in water and the baby improved quickly. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
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O. P. M. Holliday
Deming
Ind
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Cleveland's Fishing Time Heralds Quiet Pause in Politics
The piece notes Grover Cleveland choosing fishing over speaking and mentions Georgia's J H Blount, once a key ally in plans to restore Hawaii's queen, reportedly struck by paralysis. It touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve claims and hints at GOP prosperity from gold reserves under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Blount
Georgia
Cleveland
Hawaii
Poor Health Ad Promises Regular Bowel Movement
An old time medical ad urges regular bowels to avoid piles and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims daily movement and warns of severe punishment for neglect. Price is 25 cents, sold by G. A. Baas in Batesville and Bigney & Co. in Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Uoltin Chemical Co
Maiden Lane
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Batesville Tribune
Donald McCalurm
Western
Shaffer
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
Shinkle
Susan
G. A. Baas, Vrogyisb
Eral
Cove Oysters
H. H. Kramer
McKinley
Canton
de Witt
Senate
Bob” Evans
William E. Chandler
Evans
Grover Cleveland
UT. S
Zour Elidneys
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