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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1902
Page
4
Senate ratifies purchase of Danish West Indies
The Senate on Monday ratified the purchase of the Danish West India Islands with little discussion after an explanation of the advantages accruing to the United States from possession of the islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Danish West India Islands
United States
Congress poised to pass major bills swiftly
The text argues that if the Cuban tariff bill the isthmian canal bill and other great measures now pending in Congress are enacted as quickly as the war revenue tax repeal was Congress will finish early and do substantial work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Blizzard Grips New York as Fourteen Years Worst
A Monday blizzard hit the eastern part of New York and other Eastern states, the worst in fourteen years. Snow drifts ranged from six to twenty five feet, halting traffic, derailing trains, stopping trolleys, and crippling business activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Goebel Democrat’s jab at Prince Henry met with US courtesy
A Goebel Democrat from Kentucky called Prince Henry "the little Dutchman" but the US government will treat him with due respect. The people will welcome him as a representative of a major European power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Prince Henry
United States
Europe
British Forces Cornered by Boers at Klip River
A 150 strong British patrol pursuing a Boer on a kopje near Johannes burg was overwhelmed by Boers from three sides. The party retreated after suffering two officers and ten men killed and several officers and forty troopers wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johannesburg
Klip River
Beveridge Stricken With Severe Cold Delays Chicago Speech
Senator A. J. Beveridge is confined to his rooms in Washington with a severe cold. He planned to leave for Chicago Friday to address the Union League Club on Saturday, but his illness may affect the arrangements. Officials hope he will recover in time to keep the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Beveridge
Portland
Washington
Chicago
Union League
Government debt per person trends since 1865
The text traces per capita indebtedness from 1865 to the present, noting a drop from 78.25 dollars to 13.45 dollars and a fall in per capita interest from 4.28 dollars to 0.38 dollars. It also compares interest rates on the public debt, from 4–7.3 percent to a large share at 2 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
War revenue tax repeal passes House without opposition
The bill repealing war revenue taxes passed the House on Monday with all 278 votes in favor. The Democratic minority, unable to derail it with amendments, moved to expedite, and leader Mr Richardson requested passage assuming opposition. No objections were raised and the bill advanced.
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Richardson
Congressman Wheeler Attacks Diplomacy Over Courtesy
The speaker attacks the administration and Secretary of State for how they treat the German prince and the King of England. He criticizes the United States for not showing courtesy to nations with different governments. He calls Wheeler’s remarks about King Edward and Prince Henry contemptible and uncalled for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Wheeler
England
Cong. Wheeler
Edward
Prince Henry
Lynching in Madrid Missouri Ends Night as Clash Occurs
A Black man was lynched in Madrid Missouri on Sunday night after a quarrel between Black performers on stage and local boys. No details on motive or names are provided. The incident followed a confrontation during a minstrel event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Anglo Japanese Alliance Promises Broad Open Door Policy
The Anglo Japanese alliance, first published last Wednesday after a Parliament announcement, pledges Russia to withdraw from China and Manchuria. It envisions protecting Chinese and Manchurian integrity, upholding an Open Door policy, and asserts England gains a global voice beyond isolation while the United States quietly approves this arrangement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Japan
Russia
China
Manchouria
United States
Council of Nations
Europe
Asia
Africa
Millikan Seen as Popular Choice for State Treasurer
Thomas B. Millikan emerges as the favored candidate for State Treasurer across sections. The article lauds his education, business ties, vigor, and integrity, noting his proven duty as State Bank Examiner and the likelihood of party delegates supporting him at the state convention.
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Thomas B. Millikan
Millikan
Monkeys Benefited by Scott's Emulsion at Barnum's Circus
A Barnum and Bailey report claims regular doses of Scott's Emulsion reduced monkey deaths from consumption. Keepers say dosing began after an accidental spill and now few monkeys die, claiming shared disease patterns with humans. The ad promotes free samples and a trade mark on the product wrapper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnum
Scott
Scott & Rowne
Bulk coffee quality claims and packaging purity
A defense of bulk coffee consistency contrasts with previous purchases. The text argues bulk coffee varies less and credits sealed LION COFFEE packages for uniform flavor and strength, freshness, and absolute purity.
Millikan Nominated by Republican Supporters in Henry County
The passage praises Thomas B. Millikan as a lifelong Republican worker from Henry County. It notes his family’s Republican legacy, including his father’s state legislator service and his brother Frank’s 1896 National Convention delegate role. It argues Henry County should be represented on the State ticket and Millikan would win and serve with integrity.
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Henry County
Frank
William McKinley
St. Louis
State Central Committee
Thomas B. Millikan
Millikan
Civil Service Reform Aims At Fair Exams And Merit
Washington letter explains Civil Service reform as merit based filling of posts through competitive exams, addresses common myths, notes exams for incumbents are not required, and argues the system improves government morale and efficiency while acknowledging infancy and potential injustices.
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Regulaur
Washington, D. C
Civil Service Commission
Washington, D.C
Republican caucus calls for eleven member investigations
Washington February 17. Republican members of the House held a third caucus on southern elections. Attendance was 86 of 199, short of a quorum, yet they adopted a resolution asking the House rules committee to report a resolution for a special eleven member investigation committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House of Representatives
Henderson
House Committee On Rules
Cannon
Illinois
Loudenslager
Tawney
Minnesota
Ohio
Crumpacker
Committee On Rules
United States
Caucus Adopts Investigation Resolution On Disfranchisement
The debate ended with Crumpacker and Grosvenor backing a resolution to investigate disfranchisement with a plan to measure remedies. The caucus, eight six members strong, approved it unanimously despite no quorum, signaling a Washington based inquiry rather than a southern field study.
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Crumpacker
Congress
Grosvenor
Ohio
Committee On Rules
Washington
South
Indianapolis Journal
Rheumatism Relief Claims From Pain Balm Use
Mr Wheeler of Northwood New York describes severe rheumatism in winter 1898 and says after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from first application he recovered and worked steadily. Advertises sale through G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman with no further details.
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R. Wheeler
Northwood
N. Y
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Cures and political jabs amid medical and vivisection talk
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar for grippe coughs and kidney cures, with sales by G A Baas. Adlai Stevenson voices a call for an unbroken Democratic front after prior splits. A Denver speech notes silver defeat. A Brooklyn physician offers himself for vivisection to benefit mankind, with family provisions and legal risks discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
G. A. Baas
Adlai Stevenson
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