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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
4
The Tribune notes hog prices are about two cents lower than last year yet remain profitable for farmers. It argues five cent hogs support fifty cent corn and forty bushels per acre could yield about $20 an acre annually.
Speakers at the Highty-third reunion emphasize that the veteran who fought for the flag stands for law and order and rejects mob rule and lynching as anarchic. The wish is that this sentiment spreads among the people.
The writer notes that while Many celebrate Most’s imprisonment for anarchism, numerous so called good citizens promote mob violence and lynching, equating their acts with the anarchist’s crimes and questioning moral parity.
Dispatch from Peking reports Prince Ching has won Russia to use President Roosevelt as arbitrator in Manchurian disputes. Russia reportedly massing 100,000 troops near the Manchurian frontier, ready to act if a settlement is not reached promptly.
The piece argues that wheat at one dollar a bushel and silver value diverge, discrediting Bryan and his followers who claimed wheat and silver moved together. It predicts wheat could buy two dollars and a quarter in silver bullion, calling the Bryan philosophy poor guesswork for school boys.
The Colombian Senate voted unanimously to reject the Panama canal treaty. Resubmission before the time limit is now impossible and prospects for a deal this year look poor. Negotiations may shift toward a canal via Costa Rica or Nicaragua.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and urinary ailments including back pain and rheumatism It claims to correct frequent urination and night trips to the bathroom and offers a free sample bottle and booklet by mail from Binghamton New York It urges readers to mention the paper and remember the product name on every bottle
The column notes President Roosevelt’s enduring enthusiasm for Cuban reciprocity while Congressmen visiting Oyster Bay learn of it. It mentions Republican strategy regarding Senator Morgan and Alabama Democrats, and hints at further actions against the baby carriage trust. The Bar Harbor fleet has been captured, with mermaid rumors surrounding the event. Tom Johnson’s bid against Senator Hanna echoes Don Quixote's windmill scene, yet no insult is intended.
The capital reports scarce news but signals a looming storm as Congress prepares for a highly anticipated session, described as the most engaging in years.
The President writes to Governor Durbin of Indiana denouncing lynching. He vows to stand for right regardless of political opposition or factional views.
In Providence where a Senate financial measure is being drafted, the President signals his interest in broad reform. He notes Mr Roosevelt favors more than a bill that merely pleases Wall Street interests.
Critics accuse General Young of awarding three stars while Miles had a right to wear them. Miles later wore the insignia when Hennessy also claimed the right. General Scott’s memoirs recount him locking in his room for three hours admiring a brigadier general’s new uniform.
The story claims the White House refused a picnic for poor children because colored youngsters were excluded. The true reason cited is that Easter Monday egg sales by local children cause nearly a thousand dollars in damage, and officials feel one such event suffices.
An orderly recounts how Colonel McClintock's visits to a widow within Union lines led to a spy plot. The colonel divulged fort details while drunk, enabling a planned Confederates assault. After investigation, the colonel resigns. two women vanish. 280 men die at the fountain.
The Chicago Record Herald notes a new six and a half mile concrete bridge over the Mississippi between Thebes Illinois and Gray's Point Missouri designed by Ralph Modjeski. The 2750 foot bridge with five spans weighs 12000 tons and uses concrete arches faced with Bedford stone. Construction faces delays from labor trouble.
When you want a physician that is mild and gentle easy to take and certain to act always use Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by Haas and Schultz Batesville Beney and Co Sunman.
Barbers in Rehoboth Delaware devise a mosquito repellent during shaves. Each customer receives a facial treatment using a volatile oil that repels mosquitoes at no extra charge. The plan, reported by the Philadelphia Press, aims to protect patrons from bites during barber visits.
New York American notes purses of pigskin in several sizes with an oblong folded strip forming a handle. When opened the item becomes purse card case bill fold and small handkerchief pocket. Handbags trend larger and costlier with morocco options in blue green red tan and black and some bags designed to carry jewels with silver and gold mounted sets.
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