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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
4
The notice lists subscription terms from editor Donald McCallum offering one copy for one year with postage paid and one copy for six months with postage paid.
At noon on Tuesday December 12 W S Taylor a Republican was duly inaugurated as Governor of Kentucky confirming the party change and state leadership transition.
About 3,000 Spanish prisoners in the hands of Aguinaldo's followers have been rescued and released by the American forces.
The Boers gained initial ground through long preparations while the English troops show valor and discipline. The narrative implies the British will prevail despite the Boers' early moves.
The present Congress has a great deal of important legislation to attend to, but it is capable of addressing all questions that may arise promptly, in a manner to serve the country’s best interests.
The House will devote most of the week to the financial bill with Overstreet of Indiana in charge. Supporters expect easy passage by a large margin as the measure advances through the chamber.
Republican Thomas N. Hart won the Boston mayoral contest over Democrat Patrick A. Collins by a 1,904 vote margin. The statewide shift shows GOP gains as Republicans carried Democratic towns and cities in Massachusetts, despite Democratic control in other areas.
Colonel Smith of the American army in Luzon captured a band of guerrillas who had been robbing and murdering their countrymen who sympathized with the Americans. He delivered them to General MacArthur, who may execute the whole band as an example and warning to other murderers.
General White reports a bold night operation by Colonel Metcalfe with five hundred troops capturing a Boer held hill at Ladysmith. The action destroyed a Boer howitzer with gun cotton, forced a retreat, and the British forced a bayonet thrust through the Boer line on the withdrawal.
The Democratic State Committee met in Indianapolis on Tuesday and Republican members convened there on Wednesday. The state capital swirls with politicians and activity as Indiana gears for a passionate campaign with expected intensity.
The article notes Aguinaldo's army has been dissolved while rebels reorganize into guerrilla bands across the country. They rob and murder civilians in sympathy with Americans and kill or capture American soldiers away from their comrades. Hanging is proposed as a harsh remedy for these murderers, with several expected to be punished.
In an interview the World Senator Frye argues for restoring peace in the Philippines, establishing a strong local government with wages, education, and infrastructure before granting local control. He asserts continued sovereignty remains with the United States and questions alternatives proposed by flag supporters.
A Utah polygamist Brigham H. Roberts was contrasted by a committee of diverse church members and nonmembers who rejected his plea for a seat in Congress. The group accuses Roberts of fleeing justice, being criminal before the law, and falsifying facts in the current dispute.
Seventy five thousand cotton operators in New England began work on Monday morning with a 10 percent wage rise, equating to 70 cents per week and totaling about 2.75 million dollars yearly. A second group of 60,000 workers received a 10 percent raise on Wednesday, and iron workers had a wage increase on December 4. Overall New England wage increases will total between five and six million dollars annually.
Two thousand British troops under General Gat acre were misled by false guides while marching to attack the Boers on Saturday night. Surprised by a stronger Boer force, they retreated with two killed, nine officers and seventeen men wounded, and nine officers and five hundred ninety six men missing. The defeat is described as the severest the British have suffered in the present war.
The Kentucky State Election Board ruled two to one that it could not review county returns. Taylor, Republican, won the governor’s race and the GOP ticket earned clear majorities. The board criticized Governor Bradley for militia deployment in Louisville, justifying it as protection for voters against intimidation and ballot-box crimes.
Special correspondent reports both Senate and House move toward a gold standard based currency plan with silver certificates. House caucus bill to be debated Monday, likely passage in the week. Senate fate uncertain but delayed until after holidays. Some Republicans claim political delay, but Democrats unlikely to control all branches before 1903, making repeal unlikely.
Politicians contend the bill's passage could drive gold Democrats back to the old party, threatening Republican dominance in the White House and House. Others fear keeping the issue open may trap gold Democrats in the Republican fold by fear of free silver.
The article notes many Democrats will back a bill to remove silver, reducing Republican opposition. It covers New York's 18 Democrats pledging support and the April vote, plus rival bids to host the next Republican National Convention led by Senator Platt and pressure from Hanna. It mentions possible picks for the ticket including Root and Bliss, Roosevelt declining a second spot, and first Lafayette souvenir coins. It also reports on open door policy assurances with European powers and a diplomatic note from Secretary Hay.
John R. Gentry endorses Littell's Liquid Sulphur Oil for healing cuts and bruises on a road mare after an accident. He claims it is the best remedy he has seen for horse wounds and recommends it to horsmen. Sold by G. A. Baas.
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