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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
6
Navy officer Holton aids a Cuban patriot and uncovers a spy plot aboard a Tampa bound train. Two Latin-dressed agents steal a bag through a hole cut in Holton's valise as a cipher telegram is sent to Tampa. Holton awakens, discovers the damage, and suspects only a theft before the truth unfolds.
Holton, a naval officer, suspects Miss La Tessa of being a spy on a Cuba bound train. She confesses she is Cuban and serves her country, while Holton receives a wartime dispatch detailing his orders to stay in Tampa and conduct intelligence work with the secret Torpedo boat. The pair part as war looms.
In Tampa Holton meets army engineers and tours Port Tampa before boarding the Gnat, a compact torpedo craft. A wealthy Cuban Spaniard, Jose Rodriguez of Havana, seeks a private audience, prompting Holton to bluntly tell the hotel page to arrange a meeting in Rodriguez’s rooms. The scene sets as he plans to depart for his new command.
A gawky youth accepts a bicycle challenge from a witty tourist. He climbs aboard, wobbles onto the road, and declares he can manage four miles to the next town with guidance. The smart traveler follows on foot, offering sly encouragement and farewell.
State fire marshal reports Indiana cities account for 70 percent more fires than rural areas over six months. August saw a surge from lightning with farmers bearing most losses. November total fires reached 4527 with 410,035 dollars lost. sparks from chimneys blamed for many, with other causes including defective flues and careless handling of matches. Officers elected at Farmers congress and Gideons gathering in Indianapolis. governor names new adjutant general and quartermaster general for Indiana National Guard.
The Richmond Commercial Club endorses a state wide campaign to standardize Indiana taxing laws. Secretary Charles Jordan reports Eben H. Wolcott of Indianapolis backs the effort and will aid by informing county assessors about valuation practices. Members seek a state taxing commission to supervise valuations and reduce home influence, ensuring fair appraisals across counties.
George W Miles state commissioner of fisheries and game announces Victor V Cassidy of Jasper Dubois county as chief deputy for the southern half of Indiana succeeding Jacob Sottong of Brookville recently removed Cassidy, a two term Dubois county sheriff, will earn 125 dollars monthly and assume duties immediately.
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