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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1913
Page
3
The Ohio river has presented a grand spectacle the last week or so. But like other grand spectacles it costs heavily. Don't stand off and tcuss the Legislature because they pass a law you dont want or fail to pass the law you do want. Go and tell them what you want and why you want it. They may see matters as you explain then.
The Indiana Legislature begins its session with the governor inaugurated and lawmakers moving to file and debate bills. Question looms over whether forthcoming laws will be good, bad, or indifferent as they push through the hopper.
Opinion argues Democrats control politics at state and national levels. Calls for patience and fair judgment after actions show results, good or bad.
Governor Ralston supports a constitutional convention to change or create Indiana’s constitution. He argues that the body tasked with drafting a new charter should be chosen by the voters themselves to ensure legitimacy and public accountability.
An analysis notes Turkey will allow Balkan states to press claims before yielding Adrianople to Bulgaria. The piece predicts Turkey will gain long term needs over desires and may retreat from European affairs toward Asia, with its absence seen as a relief to regions long troubled by its influence.
Representative Cullop of Indiana declares belief in the spoils doctrine and has introduced a resolution in the House to annul Taft's order placing clerks and postmasters in civil service. It remains to be seen if his party will back his effort to dismantle the civil service system.
Reporters cited a joke claiming every American is owed 84 dollars 72 cents in Treasury shares. Citizens sent requests to the Treasury seeking their supposed share, including a man demanding 34 paper dollars and 72 copper cents. The agency warns against misinformation and cautions the public.
The U S Senate impeached Judge Robert W Archbald on January 13 1913 and removed him from the U S Court of Commerce. The record notes a fair trial with oath testimony and criticizes recall by popular vote as partisan and flawed compared to the impeachment process.
President Taft's October 15 order placing postal clerks and many postmasters into the classified civil service faced congressional confirmation last Tuesday with a 141 to 100 vote in the lower House. Representative Cullop spoke on Monday as the debate continued.
The Indiana House sustained a Culop resolution to rescind the President's order by a Democratic vote while Republicans abstained. On Tuesday the body passed the post office appropriation bill without the Culop amendment, 141 to 16, and the overall bill totaled 278 489 dollars.
The ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for burns cuts bruises bullet wounds and explosion injuries. claims it heals boils eczema sores and piles. Sold for 24 cents at EB Schultz’s.
A notice from the commissioner announces a real estate sale in Ripley County Indiana on January 2nd. The property is described as part of the NW quarter of the NE quarter of section 29, township 10, range 12, with specific boundary lines along Western Avenue. Payment terms require a promissory note with first mortgage and sale conducted at the office of A. B. W. Myers in Batesville.
Notice is hereby given that bids will be received in Ripley County Indiana for the construction of a stone arch bridge over Laverhery creek near the residence of Chas Pansers in Brown Township. Bidders must file plans, specifications, and an affidavit of completion with the county auditors office. The board reserves the right to reject any bids. Frances Locard, Auditor Ripley County.
A London Chronicle note recalls a Russian grand duke in a German prince’s circle who misjudged an eagle with one head. It also mentions Catherine Apsley as England’s youngest bride who wed the Earl Bathurst in youth and lived 76 more years as he reached 83 years married.
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