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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1902
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune lists weekly publication every Thursday and credits DonaLd McCallum as editor. Subscription terms include one copy for one year postage paid and one copy for six months postage paid.
The United States reports that Germany and Great Britain have pledged not to infringe the Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela. Both nations gave President Roosevelt assurances that they do not intend to violate the doctrine.
Testimony before the House Committee exposes that six men registered six times each, and the Democratic board treated the acts as a joke. The piece argues that a man elected by such methods, regardless of politics, should not keep his seat.
The senator argues that a territorial majority seeking statehood must speak United States English. He warns that prolonged refusal to learn the language should lead to denial of admission.
The harsh methods used by Britain and Germany to force Venezuela to pay would be condemned in the United States. The public rejects a powerful nation bullying a weak one and opposes three nations pressuring a small country already fighting internal rebellion.
Locomotive engineers and firemen on the Chicago and North Western will get a wage advance on January 1 1908 totaling 600000 dollars benefiting about 5000 men. The average increase is 120 dollars per man with engineers receiving more than firemen.
A historical discussion notes Indiana manufacturing employment and wages rising from 69 508 workers earning 21 960 888 in 1880 to 169 238 workers earning 77 373 610 in 1900. It highlights a 99 730 increase in jobs and 55 million more dollars in wages cost per worker rising by 147 65 on average. It questions voters about supporting measures that would reduce such gains.
Senator Thompson questions if voting machines meet the constitutional requirement that all elections be by ballot. The argument cites Rapalje and Lawrence defining a ballot as a printed slip cast in a ballot box, while contending machines provide secrecy and fulfill the essential ballot element.
An aging traveler promotes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a health tonic for all ages. The copy claims benefits for consumptives, sickly children, and pale adults, praising its strength building effects and urging purchase from Scott & Bowne in New York.
An old advertisement touts Dr Fenner's Kidney and Backache Cure claiming a cure for kidney pain backache rheumatism and related ailments after other remedies failed. Testimonial by H Waters of Hamlet New York asserts full recovery and offers free cook book plus product details from local druggists including G A Baas.
The passage discusses seeking a Supreme Court ruling on whether counties can be forced to issue bonds and buy voting machines before any new law is enacted. It argues it would be wise for the court to address the issue prior to legislation.
A reader reports the formation of the Hustling Knights of Woodcraft in Batesville with a December meeting at their hall. The piece describes a humorous initiation, a certificate, and quirky ritual details, ending with an offer to reveal more if printed.
The report warns Congress may adjourn before December 20 if Washington coal supplies are not increased. It notes Venezuela's trouble tests the navy and army, and suggests Theodore Roosevelt will start a regular term in 1904 and likely win a second term in 1909, with eligibility again in 1913.
An ad touts Foley's Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs and colds and claims quick cures and prevention of serious outcomes. It notes the product is sold by G. A. Baas. The text also blames loafers and saboteurs for a coal famine and related death and destitution, not coal merchants or cars.
Homer Hall of West Point Iowa credits Dr King’s New Discovery for curing his obstinate cough and presumed consumption after doctors gave up. He recalls losing weight to 227 pounds and endorses the remedy as a guaranteed cure with trial bottle available at G A Baas’s store.
Advertisement notes affordable prices from 11 to 18 dollars for New Home sewing machines. Claims high quality with best in the world and repair service for all kinds. Local readers urged to call on the seller for a new machine.
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