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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
4
The Tribune notes that the defeat of John Kern in a party caucus was seen as a clear sign of ingratitude within the ranks. The column emphasizes the political fallout and the implications for Kern’s standing and future prospects.
The provided text is a fragmented political slogan urging focus on future work and party victory. No clear events, entities, or factual report to summarize into a newspaper card.
Crawford Fairbanks defeats John Kern and seeks Kern supporters to repeal the county local option law. The outcome hinges on whether Kern’s followers will bow to his bidding or resist the political move.
The quote contrasts two state housing policies, arguing Indiana should fund a governor mansion for Marshall while criticizing paying Hanly's rent. It questions political favoritism and the financial handling of executive residences.
Supporters from both parties defend State Geologist Blatchley as pivotal to Indiana resource development. They argue abolishing the office shows a reformer stance rather than solving real needs, saying the geologist’s work equals ongoing governor duties.
In his inaugural address Governor Marshall urges Congress to grant him power to remove any state officer without cause and to remove elective officials who refuse to enforce laws. He frames the demand as necessary for public service but critics warn itmanship would crown the governor with unchecked authority. The piece questions whether this truly reflects government by the people or rule by one man.
The piece argues Governor Marshall should be granted autocratic power to remove judges and control state offices, raising fears of one man rule and loss of self government while urging party leaders to reclaim GOP control with principled, diverse leadership to avoid defeat.
In a joint caucus the Republicans nominated a successor to Senator James A. Hemenway, who will leave the Senate March 4. Democrats later nominated B. F. Shively. The piece applauds Hemenway’s tenure and warns party leaders to embrace loyalty to principle and ward off internal factionalism as Indiana politics reshapes.
A health ad extols Electric Bitters as restoring weak women, giving strong nerves and a bright appearance. It claims the product yields smooth skin and a sprightly step, promoting a healthy complexion and vigor. Available at Baas and Schultz’s drug store for 50 cents.
Petition filed January 6 1809 by Louis Westerman and others in Center township Ripley County Indiana asks the Board of County Commissioners to improve a highway by graveling and macadamizing the two mile 1388 feet long section connected to the Versailles Napoleon road and Perserverance Pike The plan requests a nine foot wide nine inch deep stone road without voter election under the free travel road law with February 1 1909 set for presentation to the commissioners Nicholas Volz auditor guarantees the notice and date January 13 1909
Mrs. F. P. H. McElwee of Boistown New Brunswick reports relief from a lingering left shoulder pain after using Chamberlains Pain Balm. Sold by Baas and Schultz Batesville Bigoy and Co Sunman.
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