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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
4
Nicaragua Canal Estimated Cost Per Mile Revealed
The estimate places the canal’s expense at about one million dollars for every mile of route, outlining a high price tag for the project and its potential financing implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
United States Produces Nearly One-Third Global Gold
The United States accounts for about a third of the world’s annual gold production. This large output underscores the country’s dominant role in mining and precious metals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bank Cashier Vanishes in Los Angeles
H. J. Fleischman, cashier of the Farmers' and Merchants' Bank in Los Angeles California, has disappeared and the bank is reportedly out about 100000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Fleischman
Farmers’ and Merchants’ Bank
Los Angeles
Cal
Southern quarrel spills into U.S. Senate
Senators Tillman and McLaurin of South Carolina carried a public feud into the United States Senate on Monday, showing the venom and sharp rhetoric of southern leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillman and
McLaurin
South Carolina
United States Senate
Judge Francis E. Baker Appointed to Seventh Circuit
Judge Francis E. Baker of Goshen Indiana was named by President Roosevelt to fill a vacancy in the Supreme Judge ship of the Seventh U. S. circuit court district on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Baker
Goshen
Ind
Roosevelt
Supreme
Seventh U. S. Circuit Court District
Republicans Agree on Philippine Tariff Measure
The Ways and Means Committee Republicans have settled a tariff proposal for the Philippines and will present it to Democratic members before reporting to the House on Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Philippines
House
Wheat as football in Chicago pit shocks market
On Monday wheat was described as a football in the Chicago pit. It opened near 8 2 cents a bushel, slipped to 8 12, then bounced back to 8 2 cents as trading ended. The final price touched the last quoted level.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bears
Chicago
Nations Sign Protocols on Isthmian Canal Territory
The government announces agreements with Nicaragua and Costa Rica to pursue treaties leasing U S territory for the Isthmian Canal project. Negotiations focus on securing rights and framing the legal framework for construction and transit through Central American routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
United States
Sugar Tariff Debate Over Declining Prices
Sugar prices have fallen from a year ago, a fact ignored by papers that blame workers over tariffs. The note suggests pro tariffic papers avoid addressing price declines in the tariff discussion.
Democrats’ shift from Bryan to Tom Johnson questioned
The passage argues that replacing Bryan with Cleveland's Tom Johnson signals only a nominal change. It contends Johnson lacks as much principle and consistency as Bryan, making the distinction meaningless in policy.
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Bryan
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
Hoar Bill Aims Federal Trial for Lynching
Senator Hoar pushes a bill to grant Federal courts jurisdiction to try lynching cases of U S citizens, arguing local jurists are often sympathetic or intimidated by mob violence. Local courts may be biased or unable to prosecute such crimes effectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoar
United States
Cubans Entitled to Freedom Without Annexation Yet Seek Trade Rules
The writer argues Cuba may pursue full freedom without U S annexation but should not expect free trade privileges. If Cuba seeks independence they should avoid special favors from the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Bill to Build Nicaragua Canal Faces Strong Political Battle
Ready to pass a measure authorizing the canal, proponents expect opposition from several transcontinental railroad lines with ample funds. Some statesmen may be swayed by that influence, so a vigorous contest is anticipated before passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicaragua Canal
Carnegie offers $10 million for a Washington university
Andrew Carnegie writes President Roosevelt proposing to fund a university of higher education in Washington with ten million dollars. He asks Congress to supervise the funds but seeks no appropriation to grow or sustain the fund. Roosevelt will forward the letter to Congress in a special message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Carnegie
Roosevelt
Washington
Congress
Croker Eyes Soldiers' Monument Visit From Tammany
The source notes Croker planning to travel from Tammany to view the soldiers' monument, signaling a hoped for attendance by the political figure amid ceremonies.
Bulk coffee claims and sealed packaging promise uniform quality
The piece argues that bulk coffee varies, unlike sealed Lion Coffee packages that guarantee uniform flavor strength freshness and purity, addressing consumer frustration with differences from prior purchases.
Tammany Boss Rumor Sparks Political Wind in Indianapolis
In Indianapolis, chatter suggests Tom Taggart could be the Tammany boss Croker wants to see. Taggart recalls the fifty thousand dollars Croker supposedly furnished in the last state campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Tom Taggart
Tammany
Taggart
Post Office Seeks to Cut Second Class Mail Leakage
The Third Assistant Postmaster General states losses from carrying second class mail equal expenditures to ban the legislative executive and judicial departments. He cites a departmental ruling on future second class matter that will largely reduce the leakage.
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Post-Office Department
American peril seen as warning to Europe in commerce
Ordinary Europeans view the American peril as a growing threat while Americans see it as complementary. The new world’s intelligence counters old world conservatism in commerce, signaling vigorous enlightenment of the West and offering a lesson to non progressive Europe.
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Europe
American resolve to link oceans surpasses European rivals
The text lauds American integrity industry and ingenuity to connect the Atlantic and Pacific by a canal, arguing that the United States will complete the project rapidly and teach Europe a lesson in superiority both mentally and morally.
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Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Europe
U S War Debt Interest Fall After Conflict
The United States could wage war, subdue an enemy, and pay less interest after the war. By April 1, 189%, the annual interest was $34, Bay,e77, and by November 15, 1901, it...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Scott's Emulsion Promises Breakup Of Weakness Cycle
An advertisement explains a cycle where weak stomach and thin blood feed each other and asserts Scott's Emulsion can break the pattern. It claims the product first normalizes the stomach, enriches the blood, strengthens the body, and aids new flesh growth. The copy promotes free samples from Scott & Lowne, 409 Pearl St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
U.S. Borrowing Rate Drops to Historic Low
The United States now borrows money at the lowest rate among nations, with a reduction of nearly six million dollars from twenty eight million four hundred seventy one thousand two hundred twenty eight. A commentary notes a two percent rate and remarks on domestic financial conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Supreme Court ruling ties Philippines to United States
The Supreme Court decision holds the Philippines as part of U S territory, ending debate on independence. Critics of U S rule are labeled traitors and those who sympathize with Philippine rebels are likewise accused of treason, with accomplices warned of guilt to the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Philippines
United States
Rain Brings Relief After Drought Woes Across Factories
Factory bosses and workers echo praise for a long awaited rain that replenishes cisterns. Farmers merchants and laborers alike express gratitude after weeks of water shortages and drought conditions across the region.
Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
Promote appetite and digestion. Relieve dullness after meals and bad taste. Aid torpid liver and constipated bowels. Improve appetite, cleanse stomach, regulate liver and bowels. For sale by G. A. Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baas, Batesville, and
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Roosevelt and Wilton Windsor contrasted as leaders
The English Review of Reviews argues Britain has no equal hero to Theodore Roosevelt, while Edward Wilat Windsor is singled out at Washington as a young, ardent, magnetic and successful president full of fire. The commentary questions humility taught by the Boer War and contrasts royal and presidential leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bull
English Review of Reviews
Theodore Roosevelt
Edward Wil
Windsor
Washington
Young
Snowy Silence Falls Across Quiet Town
Snow blankets streets and rooftops as residents stay indoors. Authorities report no major incidents, while schools suspend activities and local businesses adjust hours amid the cold and quiet.
Snuffles the guaranteed catarrh cure marketed by Epwin B Giles Co
An advertisement touts Snuffles as a permanent catarrh cure from a long studying practitioner. It claims quick relief and a full month treatment for one dollar, with mailed guidance and cost coverage to US or Canada addresses. It warns catarrh may lead to consumption and offers free advice from the discoverer beyond the price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Canada
Democratic caucus delays resolutions to avoid row
The speaker notes that Mr Richardson had all resolutions sent to a committee at the Democratic caucus to likely die. He argues this tactic shields the Democratic minority from a defined policy while preventing a confrontation.
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Richardson
Arnica salve cures severe corn pain and sprouts
Suffering from corns, H. Robinson of Hillsboro Illinois writes that Bucklen’s Arnica Salve completely cured them. The salve acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts, sores, burns, boils, and ulcers. Cure guaranteed by G A Baas, 20c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Robinson
Bucklen
G. A. Baas
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THE
Batesville Tribune
Donald McCallum
David Fagin
Croker
Scott & Lowne
Pearl St
New York
Chamberlain
Merry Ghrisimas
Santa Claus
EAS RR
A.B. Greemann & CO
Batesville
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