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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
4
Publication note lists Thursday issue, editor Donald McCallum, and subscription rates. The remainder contains fragmented political quips about elections and international affairs mentioning Europe Colombia Panama Japan Korea and a Russia relation with Korea.
A collision of two passenger trains near Grand Rapids Michigan on Saturday caused 22 deaths and 38 injuries with some victims still in danger as rescue efforts proceed.
Prophet Dowie declares the millennium will begin within a century and says he will return to Earth with Christ. He does not reveal Zion City's plan in his absence.
A push to nominate Mr. Olney for president seeks Cleveland support and ponders whether Hill or Gorman will back him, or if Bryan and his many Bryan followers will rally to Olney’s cause.
Reported by a European wire service, Emperor William of Germany refused an audience with William Jennings Bryan citing a family engagement. It notes Bryan might have spoken four hours, but the sovereign reportedly preferred private family matters.
The Chicago livery drivers strike appears near end with limited gains. Workers began resuming duties at barns Monday morning, though turnout remains light and publics view their disruption of funerals negatively.
The piece argues feed choice drives farming profit and links nutrition science to both animals and children. It promotes Scott's Emulsion as a balanced food boosting flesh, blood, bone and brain development for delicate children.
An old ad proclaims that kidney trouble affects both women and men, causing poor mood, reduced vigor, and bed wetting in children. It touts Swamp-Root by Dr Kilmer and Co as a remedy with samples available by mail from Binghamton New York.
A Monday night fire at Buffalo New York stockyards destroyed about 7000 sheep housed in two long sheds. The blaze began at one end and spread before the animals could be released.
The cruiser Dixie finished loading an unusually large supply of stores and munitions at League Island navy yard last Sunday. She departed Monday for Colon with 600 marines under Brigadier General Elliott to protect Panama against any possible attack by Colombia.
Japan sets January 7 as deadline for Russia to answer a note and as that date is rumored to mark another Kishineff massacre, observers anticipate a history making day for Jews, Russia, and Japan with potential global repercussions.
The article notes imminent conflict between Russia and Japan amid government censorship of Japanese papers. China may aid Japan, England keeps hands off unless needed, and the United States sends Rear Admiral Evans to Korea to protect interests. Germany backs Russia, potential involvement unclear.
Report from the state capital describes an unprecedented turnout at the Republican love feast in Dennison. Delegates praised the party's record and current policy with strong unanimous support and optimistic outlook for the future.
A large meeting backed Chair man Goodrich for another term and praised Beveridge for reelection. Governor Durbin and Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge spoke in support of the administration, harmony, and Indiana Republicans. Some Republicans opposed Roosevelt’s nomination, while others criticized indicted or dismissed officeholders. A Frenchman ends engagement after fiancé spends 50 000 francs yearly. Deporting anarchists to Santo Domingo proposed as policy.
Leonard Eads of Versailles weds Tena Harris of Osgood. James O Campbell and Mattie Brindley of Rexville. August H Siebert weds Maggie C Sarringhausen of Ballstown. Brent Andrews and Inez Freed of Osgood. David A Hallett of Kingwood weds Daisy E Wilson of Benville. Oliver S Ganet of Nebraska weds Etta L Hannah of Kingwood. Louis E Happe weds Salina E Gray of Holton. William Kahle and Martha Meyer of Osgood. Walter S Ent of Dillsboro weds Cora S Dunlap of Elrod.
An advertisement recounts two testimonial cases of sciatic rheumatism and heart trouble cured by Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Heart Cure. Fred Myers of Redfield SD reports winter illness and relief after six bottles plus Anti Pain Pills. J W Golding of Noblesville IN cites chest pains and palpitations relieved after using the two remedies and anti pain pills. The notice urges readers to buy from druggists and request a free book from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Indiana.
Dr T G Merritt of N mehoopany Pennsylvania recounts a case where violent hemorrhages from stomach ulceration were halted by Electric Bitters. The patient improved immediately and has had no attack in fourteen months. The tonic is touted for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney trouble. Baas Schultz drugstore sells it for 50 cents. The piece also notes Congress could be called the session of three treaties Cuban Reciprocity Chinese Commercial and Panama Canal. At Ft Douglas Utah soldiers attempted to lynch a regiment member after a young woman was assaulted marking the first such incident in the army.
J A Langfeldt rector of St. Luke s Ashburnham Ontario testifies that a cough and cold vanished after three doses of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. He preached three times on Easter Day and credits the remedy as a God sent cure sold by Baas Schultz Batesville Bigney Sunman.
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