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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
3
A verbose anti Wilson polemic laments wartime notes and American rights. It mocks perceived diplomatic grandstanding and questions readiness as the Entente unity presses on. It references Carranza and the two presidents famed for their notes.
The text likens Carranza to presenting the United States with a Christmas gift of a turkey or buzzard named Villa living or dead. It condemns Villa as a warlike figure and mocks the Mexican and U S presidents as weak.
The post election scene in Indiana sees Vice President Marshall poised to take control of federal patronage across nine of thirteen congressional districts. He is expected to reshape the Democratic party by replacing machine members with supporters loyal to Marshall.
The speaker argues that repeated promises of price relief failed. Four years ago the tariff was blamed for high costs, now free trade is cited as inflating prices. Trusts and conspiracies push up essentials, with labor costs and railroad raises seen as aggravating the poor.
The article discusses Edwin M. Lee’s appointment to the Utilities Commission by Governor Ralston. It characterizes Lee as a faithful Democratic worker who aligned with the party in the last campaign and accuses him of betraying Progressive principles to aid the Indiana Democratic machine and his former Progressive supporters.
A critical editorial denounces Governor Ralston for rewarding loyal Democrats with a six thousand dollar yearly post while party loyalties suffer. It questions the fate of the Utilities Commission and laments Mexican violence against Americans amid a passive Washington response.
The writer denounces the current administration for dishonoring the American flag and for perceived cowardice and incompetence. He argues the government has sunk in global estimation while the American people bear consequences, though not responsible for Washington’s weakness, which the world clearly recognizes.
An overheated pipe caused a blaze in the New Point residence of the late Randolph Starke on Friday evening. Wind aided spread but neighbors alerted the fire department, keeping damage confined to the front room furnishings as volunteers fought the flames. James Moody suffered a string of mishaps, spraining wrists and injuring his back recently while handling furniture.
We express sincere appreciation to relatives and friends for kindness shown during illness and after the death of our father John Trennepuhl. We thank Rev Lafigendorff the choir floral donors and undertakers C A Hockensmith of Indianapolis and Edward Zierer for their attention. Mrs Jessie Martin visited Batesville friends after coming from Cincinnati.
A stream of local visitors and travelers spanned Saturday to Sunday across Cincinnati Indianapolis Sunoman Sunman Dagool and Berea with callers and relatives, including Mrs Chas Schune in Greeneburg and Miss Laura Grose from Sunman. Funeral attendees from Batesville gathered at North Vernon for Mrs Dolph Moore. Ice skating excitement followed a cold snap as Lake George thaw revealed smooth ice.
The jury returned a not guilty verdict for Bovard after about two hours of deliberation. Bovard testified he shot Ray Hughes in self defense, and defense counsel presented evidence supporting the claim. Al Erbacher of Wheeling, West Virginia, visited his parents for a few days. A girl was born to George Gelgrich and his wife on Tuesday, December 19.
The passage questions whether worry can change future events and argues that prudent preparation is wise, while excessive solicitude harms. It emphasizes that true wisdom lies in preparing for dangers without letting fear dictate actions.
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