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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1901
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune notes the editor Donald McCallum and presents subscription terms. It comments that Cleveland's conservatism is the type that reverts to the mass covered past, reflecting editorial tone of the period.
December balance of trade shows a surplus of 77 394 997 00 in favor of the United States. The report highlights strong exports and favorable import gaps during the month.
The fogs of London are estimated to cost the city about a quarter of a million dollars each day in lost business and additional lighting expenses.
Senator Cullom of Illinois was renominated against more than a dozen rivals, including several men of clean records and acknowledged ability in a contested party slate.
Louis Wilkins a 26 year old farmer near St Paul Minnesota is described as the tallest man in the Union. He weighs 364 pounds and measures 6 feet 11 inches tall.
The Supreme Court ruling in the Neeley case reinforces the McKinley administration posture toward recently acquired territories, signaling continued official optimism and policy direction in handling new dominions.
Under Spanish rule the Philippine Islands used boats to cross channels. Under United States administration many islands are linked by wire and communicate by telegraph or telephone.
The leaders head to Gaum and will assess their status, noting a shrinking self perception from plans to ambush American troops.
The speaker argues Cleveland believes the nation should be restored to former ideals while acknowledging some men fall behind progress, yet notes the country keeps pace with world developments.
A question asks if Queen Victoria’s death threatens the empire and whether the Prince of Wales will share her widespread favor and steady, peaceful influence for the people.
Republican senators refused to allow Senator Wellington of Maryland to caucus with them though elected as a Republican. His voting aligns with Democratic positions, prompting Republican members to classify him as a Democrat based on his actions.
The West Point cadets have rejected hazing, learning its unpopularity nationwide and signing a voluntary pledge not to haze in any form or circumstance. The cadets are described as honorable, and observers expect the pledge to be honored.
The government seeks at least thirty thousand troops by July 1 as Philippine enlistments expire. Some American citizens in Congress oppose the necessary legislation, prompting calls that they may be treasonous or disloyal in spirit.
The piece denounces United States Senators for accusing soldiers of drunkenness, arguing such slander harms national service. It condemns a small, august class of senators who equate serving the country with insulting its people and institutions.
Rep Scott of Montgomery proposes a bill to reverse the liquor license process by shifting approval from the people to the applicant. Current law requires a remonstrance with a majority of qualified voters signatures. Scott would require petitioning the consent of a majority of legal voters, placing the burden on the applicant.
The Grand Army of the Republic will hold its next annual encampment in Cleveland Ohio during the second week of September. The decision was made by the council of administration meeting in St Louis on Monday January 21. Colorado members opposed claiming unanimous decision at Chicago.
Doctors use Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil for rheumatism when digestion is implicated. If the cause is stomach and bowel failure, the emulsion may cure or do no harm. The genuine product bears a picture. free samples are offered and available at druggists for $1.00.
Report notes a proposed one cent per mile rail rate from railroads to support moving the encampment from Chicago to Denver Colorado. Despite claims the rate was secured, Cleveland was ultimately chosen.
Remarks question belief that the Philippine climate is unsuitable for white men. Data from discharged troops of the Thirty seventh regiment show nearly half will stay and pursue business in the islands after service, challenging outsiders’ claims about the climate.
Mary E Lease sues in Sedgwick County Kansas for divorce from Charles L Lease alleging twelve years of failure to provide necessities for her and their four children. He offers a written release, raising questions of status and obligations under the Lease family.
A column argues the Indiana Fourth District once Democratic should be made Republican without harming neighboring districts. It questions whether Republicans will be allowed a chance to win or be shut out to aid stronger districts and curb internal party tensions during nominations.
John Milsaps a Salvation Army major who recently returned from two years in the Philippines argues against immediate Filipino sovereignty. He says the aborigines Negritos are few and cannot govern. Malays and 88 tribes with 66 languages complicate rule. surrender to Aguinaldo’s tribe would violate consent of the governed. Teller has never been there.
A contemplation of credibility between a speaker sharing lived facts and a teller offering invented tales with emotional display. The choice hinges on perceived honesty, evidence, and the sincerity of presentation.
The piece argues against the claim that township trustees are better judges of superintendent qualifications than voters. It contends the general populace shares strong interest in schools, and the aggregate intelligence of the people is at least equal to that of trustees. A county prospers when it trusts its people.
The death of Queen Victoria is reported with her passing on January 21, 1901 at 6 30 p m surrounded by family. She lived eighty two years and reigned sixty three years the longest in history, leaving a nation in mourning and a hopeful note for her successor.
Evidence from the hazing case shows it stems from a brutal desire by cowards to tyrannize weaker students, not to form better soldiers. Selecting a strong athlete to whip an inexperienced youth cannot be justified as preparing him for soldier life.
The passage denounces hazing at West Point and calls for dishonorable expulsion of any student who brutalizes younger cadets. It argues such individuals are born tyrants and unfit to command American soldiers. The author insists abuses of privilege during military training at the people's expense must end.
Former Indiana governor James A. Mount, who ended his term at noon Monday, died January 16 1901 in his Denison House rooms after a farewell reception. Cause of death was apoplexy. He was praised as a conscientious leader who upheld law during the Ripley county lynching controversy. He rose from poverty to prominence through effort and integrity.
Rep Carter, a Republican from Grundy, mocked the Democratic majority in the Missouri House by introducing a resolution. The message from the Aguinaldo-led Philippines demanded substantial aid, including men, cash, and horses, or warned that sympathy without backing will fail.
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