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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1901
Page
4
Nebraska Irrigation Network Spans Four Thousand Miles
Nearly four thousand miles of irrigating canal lines stretch across Nebraska, supporting farming and water management. Agencies report extensive infrastructure key to regional agriculture and drought resilience.
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Nebraska
Onward Silver Wins Fast Race Last Week
Onward Silver, the race horse, claimed a swift victory in a recent race while Free Silver, a theory, continued a string of losses.
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Onward Silver
Canada to Sell About Five Hundred Thousand Islands Land
The Canadian government plans to auction roughly five hundred of the Thousand Islands in the St Lawrence River. The move aims to privatize select parcels for development while preserving surrounding waterway access.
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St. Lawrence River
Steel strike ends with claimed wins by both sides
Both sides declare victory in the steel strike while the public bears the cost of the dispute as tensions linger and production remains unsettled.
Ladies of America Give $10 Million to Charity in 1901 Half
The text notes that American philanthropists allocated $63,000,000 for education and charitable causes in the first half of 1901, with women contributing $10,000,000. It reflects a strong, organized female role in philanthropy during that period.
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Philantrophists
Ladies of America
Iowa Democratic Convention Backs Kansas City Platform
The Iowa Democratic convention votes 699 to 550 to stand by the Kansas City platform and endorse Bryanism as the party’s course. The result signals unity behind the national party’s aims and aligns state strategy with national platforms.
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Iowa
Kansas City
Bryan Faces Fresh Challenge as Democratic Hopeful
If W. J. Bryan were an old man the Democratic party might retire him. But he is young vigorous and aggressive. He will be hard to shake.
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W. J. Bryan
Democratic Party
Iowa Democratic convention rocks with walkouts
The chairman of the Iowa Democratic convention refused to hear an appeal after ruling on a question. Gold Democrats walked out of the convention while harmony only grows in spots.
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Iowa
Germany Raises Wheat Tariff Opposed by Critics
Germany increases duties on American wheat from 83 cents to 1.54 per 220 pounds, about 42 cents a bushel. Critics call the tariff exorbitant given Germany’s limited ability to feed its people.
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Germany
Train derails after engine hits horse near Barnesville
A Baltimore and Ohio train carrying Knights Templars from Pennsylvania to the Louisville conclave was ditched at Barnesville Ohio when the engine struck a horse. The engineer was killed and the fireman mortally wounded, but the passengers escaped.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Knights Templars
Pennsylvania
Louisville
Barnesville
Enquirer backs silver coinage stance long ago
The Cincinnati Enquirer endorsed free and unlimited coinage of silver at 16 to 1 ten years earlier and now lectures William Jennings Bryan for still supporting the policy. Bryan was not the original advocate, but he keeps a firmer position than some peers.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
The
Enquirer
Bryan
Steel strike seen harming business nationwide
The article argues the steel strike has disrupted business across the country and wasted millions on both sides, urging steel magnates and strikers to adopt common sense for the nation's good.
Democratic papers fault Knox over Sherman act policy
Critics in Democratic papers attack Ohio Attorney General Knox for not prosecuting trusts under the Sherman law. They overlook Olney, Cleveland's cabinet member and possible 1904 Democratic candidate, who declared the Sherman law inoperative against trusts.
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Knox
Ohio
Olney
Cleveland
Tariff War Edges Hit Russian Farmer Hard
The high German tariff on farm products hurts Russian farmers more than American farmers and may spur Russia to retaliate before the United States acts. European moves to balance U S tariffs are likely to injure themselves rather than the United States.
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Germany
Russia
United States
Conciliatory Committee Moves to Reconcile Steel Strike Sides
The Conciliatory Committee of the Civic Federation plans a reconciliation drive to bridge the divide in the steel strike. The effort seeks cooperation from both labor and management to end the impasse.
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Civic Federation
Church leaders split on the move amid committee hopes
Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Potter with D Hanna and Seth Low head opposing sides while the committee seeks to broker terms. The leaders on both sides are unfriendly toward the move but officials hope committee influence will push for agreement.
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Ireland
Bishop Potter
D. Hanna
Seth Low
Attorney General Blocks Matrimony Merchants in Jeffer sonville
Attorney General Taylor curbs justices of the peace in Jeffersonville from marrying couples for profit. He claims a long-running state disgrace was caused by men turning the sacred ceremony into a commercial venture.
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Taylor
Justices of the Peace
Jeffersonville
Return of Compliments Shapes Ohio Governor Campaign
The article notes Democratic Ohio gubernatorial candidate John R. McLean previously spent about $100,000 for a failed bid. This year his friend, the current candidate, gave $50, and McLean matched with another $50, signaling reciprocity in campaign contributions.
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Ohio
John R. McLean
McLean
Farmers eye steel tin strike impact on canning industry
The Ohio canning plant and vegetable suppliers face suspension due to tin and can shortages caused by factory closures. The text argues future disputes between capital and labor should be resolved by arbitration under law rather than force.
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Ohio
Life expectancy rises with sanitation and health gains
The article notes rising life expectancy as deaths per thousand fell from 12.6 in 1890 to 16.2 in 1900 and argues continued improvements in sanitation, easier work, and health knowledge will increase the number of people living to octogenarian ages in the future, though death rates cannot drop indefinitely.
Postal Service Expected to Become Self-Sustaining
The postal service deficit has fallen steadily from 11.4 million to about 3 million in the past two years. A Postmaster General ruling on second class matter will raise revenue by taxing content at a quarter of a dollar per four ounces. Next year receipts are likely to cover all postal expenses and possibly leave a surplus.
Wheat export outlook sparks rise in U S price forecasts
The analysis estimates US wheat at 675 million bushels with 400,060,000 for domestic use leaving 275,000,000 for export. Europe produces 396,000,000 but needs 664,000,000, creating a 325,000,000 shortfall. After US surplus ships, a 53,000,000 bushel gap remains. with Australia and India limited, questions rise on sourcing. American farmers may still see good prices despite a potential corn shortfall.
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United States
Europe
America
Australia
India
Tariff Talk On Wire Rod Prices In England
Druggist ad notes Democratic press claims that English wire rods undercut US prices by ten dollars per ton. It argues the Dingley and Wilson bill tariffs are the same four tenths of a cent per pound, so English freight makes them cheaper by about two dollars per ton despite an eight dollar tariff.
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England
Atlantic
Rural mail delivery urged for Delaware county roads
Farmers in Delaware county Indiana are to receive daily rural mail if dirt roads are improved. Impassable routes may lead to suspension of service. The note highlights that good roads boost farm access to markets and local prosperity.
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Delaware County
Indiana
Ripley County
Porto Rico Education Progress Under US Intersession
A Porto Rico education commissioner's letter to a New York friend details a summer normal school in Rio Piedras with over 600 pupils, a plan for a larger islandwide normal school, and a $35 000 building project opening November first, highlighting US efforts to Americanize the island.
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Porto Rico
United States
Indianapolis Journal
Fon
M. G. Brumbaugh
New York
Wei
Wwe
Rio Piedras
Modest Sister of Charity Rescues Drowning Woman at Rockaway
A Sister of Charity earned praise for rescuing a drowning woman at Rockaway Beach New York and declined to reveal her name to reporters. The act drew commendation for humility and courage amid a public incident.
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Sister of Charity
Rockaway Beach
N. Y
It Saved His Baby A Oregon father's relief with a remedy
It saved his baby from severe diarrhoea after doctors failed. J. H. Doak of Williams reports Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave immediate relief and complete cure. Available from G. A. Baas in Hatesville and Ligney & Co in Sunnaman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. H. Doak
Williams, Ore
G. A. Baas
Hatesville
Ligney & Co, Sunman
Snuffles the Guaranteed Catarrh Cure Sold for One Dollar
A long promotional notice claims Snuffles as a complete treatment for catarrh that reaches the disease, relieves immediately, and permanently cures by addressing causes and inflammation. It promises hay fever relief and consumption prevention, offering a month’s supply mailed prepaid for one dollar from Epwin B. Giles & Co., Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
B. Giles & Co
Market St
Philadelphia
Leader Who Does Not Lead Sparks Debate in Washington Post
The Washington Post dedicates two thirds of a column to critique Mr. 2 ERAT calling him “the leader who doesn't lead.” The piece weighs his perceived inactivity against expected decisive action, highlighting contrasting opinions among readers and commentators.
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The
Washington Post
Erat
Trustee's Notice for Benz Dros Office in Bitesville
Township Trustee Michael Benz announces weekly Saturday meetings at Benz Dros office in Laughery Township. Parties with township business should call on that day to transact official matters.
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Benz Dros
Bitesville
Michael Benz
Laughery Tp
Feuador Joins Colombia Venezuela Contention
Feuador has joined the Colombia-Venezuela scrap creating a volatile dispute described as a cocked hat game with increased regional tension and visible stakes for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feuador
Colombia-Venezuela
Germany's Tariff Bluff Aids Reciprocity Talks
Germany's proposed tariff is seen as a bluff to grease negotiations on reciprocity treaties. The medical profession shows keen interest in a St. Louis hospital experiment curing lockjaw via rabbits brains injection. A bowel health ad warns that irregular action risks complications. De Witt's is claimed to remove this danger. The Spanish minister weighs damages if Tampa strike agitators were Spanish subjects.
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Germany
St. Louis
de Witt
Geo. Baas
Tampa
Florida
DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve Heals Six Year Sores
James White of Bryantsville Indiana says DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve cured running sores on both legs after six years of illness. Doctors failed to help him. Get DeWitt s, accept no imitation. Geo Baas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
Bryantsville
Ind
DeWitt
Geo. Baas
Minister Conger Returns to Pekin Post
Reporters note Conger resumes duties in Pekin as editors who claimed a recall in disgrace remain silent about the development.
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Conger
Pekin
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Advertises a cough remedy by Geo Baas claiming fast, safe relief for children with cough or croup. Promises immediate effect and easy administration, reassuring caregivers that the child will be all right shortly.
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Geo. Baas
Admirals Schley Faces Critics Amid Southern Ties
The writer questions whether Admiral Schley is persecuted for being a southerner and a Democrat while noting generals Fitz Lee and Joe Wheeler, both southerners and Democrats, claim similar treatment from the Republican administration.
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Admiral Schley
Fitz Lee
Joe Wheeler
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Permanent Relief
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure permanently removes indigestion by allowing the stomach perfect rest. It asserts the product digests what you eat and cannot help but benefit the user, urging readers to try it for lasting relief.
West Point cadets at Buffalo Exposition amid fakir quips
The text notes West Point cadets attending the Buffalo Exposition while poking at fakirs. It also mentions harmony at the Pennsylvania Republican state convention versus the Democratic one and a wary call for Admiral Cervera to weigh in on the Sampson-Schley dispute. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised as a quick healer for eruptions and sores with a note to beware counterfeits.
Panama Isthmus and McKinley Policy Efficacy
The public believes President McKinley will take any needed steps to protect national interests on the Panama Isthmus, resisting sensationalist press claims.
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McKinley
Panama
Health Advice Ad For Chamberlain Pills In Sunman
The notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to keep bowels moving daily and avoid piles. Price 25 cents. Sold by G. A. Baas in Batesville and Bigney & Co. in Sunman.
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G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Payne touts Carlsbad waters after Europe trip
Hon. C. Payne vice Chairman of the Republican National Committee has tested Carlsbad waters and reports feeling renewed though with rheumatic gout. He notes business conditions in Europe and says Yankees are making it warm for Europeans everywhere.
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C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Europe
Carlsbad
Europ
Babes Diarrhea Remedy Advice From Deming Parent
O P M Holliday of Deming Ind shares experience with an eleven month old teething and diarrhea period in June and July. He says four drops of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in water cured the child quickly. Product 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
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May C. Becker
Guy
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Tadoul
Adair
S.M. Savra
Clris
Adam Stackinner
Peter Lipps
Euit Court
IMS
Henrietta C. Lipps
Will Anneyed
G. W. Gelvim
Ripley Cir
Johann Circuit Court
Johanna Gartemann
Mestemacher
G. W. Gelvin
Atty
State of
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Solwere
Quatee
Henry Stratemeyer
G. W. Gervin
Ripley Couny
John N. Strobel
Td Ustite
Rusina Strobbel
A. Stockinner
HH. Kramer’s
West Point
Cervera
Sampson-Schley
DeWitt’s. Geo. Baas
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