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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1902
Page
6
A nostalgic reflection centers on a mother in her wedding gown, praised for beauty and grace. The speaker recalls her calm, unlined forehead and flowing hair, while noting sorrows lingering behind the smile. The imagined scene includes the father cherishing the bride and a later, deeper smile from another joyful observer.
Angela Thurlow, acclaimed as the best of the lot, sells roses and vegetables at a village market with Rita. A handsome officer, Geoffrey Lawler, buys from her stall, leaving Angela intrigued and impressed as Tom Thurlow returns from war with Captain Lawler, and Angela and Geoffrey’s fateful connection deepens.
The article outlines toning prints with caustic soda and tannic acid to brown tones, and describes a 10 percent citric acid solution with red potassium prussiate and hydroquinone developer to improve weak negatives. It warns beginners to avoid overly broad outdoor views and promotes photographing reflections in calm water with deliberate foreground disruption for better detail.
Mrs. Dimies T. S. Denison of New York elected president of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs at the Los Angeles convention. A noted poet, linguist, musician, and former Sorosis president, she is active in Patrice Club and the New York State Federation. She is highly popular in New York society.
A Constantinople anecdote claims Muslims renew forgiveness for sins by praying and giving bread to dogs. If dogs eat the bread, forgiveness is granted. if they refuse, the sin remains. The piece also quips that women lack cruelty and men must feel self-made to belong.
Preliminary figures from the Department of Agriculture show corn planted acreage rising by about 3.52 million acres, a 3.9 percent gain from last year. States with large increases include Kansas and Tennessee at 9 percent, Minnesota 9 percent, and Oklahoma 11 percent, with varied changes across Iowa Nebraska Michigan and others. Winter wheat and spring wheat conditions are reported to have shifted during June with percentages differing by state.
Government statistician details acreage and conditions for wheat oats and potatoes as of July 1 with June declines and Nebraska gains. It notes 52,440,000 bushels of wheat held by farmers, oats at 92.1 and potatoes near 93, hay favorable, pastures improved, apples peaches down but grape crop strong.
Louis A. Disbrown faced a jury on charges of murdering Clarence Foster and Miss Sarah Lawrence near Tiana Bay. He remained held without bail as the Suffolk County grand jury convenes at Riverbend next September amid dramatic courtroom scenes and a near-attack on the district attorney.
A confrontation escalates as a young man leans across the table in anger while Disbrow, pale and trembling, sits back down with hands at his sides.
Andrew Carnegie extends library philanthropy to England with substantial gifts. Oxford University awards honorary Doctor of Civil Law to Joseph H. Choate, U S ambassador to Great Britain. In Italy a two train collision injures forty nine people on the electric line between Blisniche and Porto Geresio. The American cup series ends with Britain winning the pole game 7 to 1 at Hurlingham. Kansas State Normal School Western branch opens at Fort Hays after the reservation gift. A Standard Oil representative seeks a Joplin gas franchise at 25 cents per thousand feet for domestic use and 20 cents for factories.
Lillian Solomon, daughter of Lilas Russell, 18, graduates at the Institute of the Holy Angels in Lee, New Jersey. Mrs Russell watches her daughter sing with a clear soprano and perform Cleopatra, receiving four gold medals along with her diploma as fifty peers bid her farewell.
The Minneapolis flour city graft case indicts Mayor Alonzo A. Ames and associates for bribe payments from gamblers and illegal businessmen. Gardner and King have been tried. King jailed, Gardner in prison, and Fred W. Ames acquitted. Alleged weekly sums reach ten thousand dollars. Andrew Carnegie named vice president of the Society of American Authors. Judge James B. Gantt to deliver Virginia Bar Association address on Aug 5.
Wanda George of Muncie, 81, claims to be the oldest Spiritualist medium yet after a 53 day fast. Once 210 pounds, she now nears emaciation as doctors fail to explain her self imposed fasting aided by her daughter Mrs. Ella Phipps of Chicago who remains by her side.
On the Indianapolis and Greenwood interurban at Southport three colored men boarded refused fares. A struggle followed as the conductor and motorman attempted to eject them. John Foster of Greenwood died from two head wounds, and Frank Seiling was found unconscious with a bullet in the head. The assailants were captured after fleeing a mile across the countryside.
Judge John H. Baker in Indianapolis refused to grant the injunction sought by the Chicago Board of Trade against the use of its quotations. The defendants claimed the board was a gambling operation and had no rights. The court declined to rule on whether the board itself was a gambling scheme.
The Goshen area teen, son of farmer Mannel Ganger, was found in the canal with a crushed face. His parents suspect murder and foul play as police and the coroner investigate the mystery.
Maud Fritz daughter of Hiram Fritz of Kokomo died after self immolation by coal oil set on clothing while in a secluded thicket. She had gone to pick berries and died the following day. She was a Kokomo High School student. A jail breaker's capture ends a manhunt. Joseph Herbert who escaped at Washington with Bill Edson was recaptured by local youths. He shows erratic behavior and his trial likely will not resume before the next court term.
A Broad Ripple wreck kills one and injures another. A washout near Reynolds drowns Alma and Ada Wilgas. Marion City Council forfeits Union Traction franchise and a £50,000 damages suit looms. Archer Wade fatally shoots James Owens over jealousy. Joseph Winters ends his life after public disgrace. Balloon jumper Jack Winters survives a descent near Lafayette. A kidnapping attempt near Vincennes fails. Burglars attack Hiram Glissom in Goshen. he escapes. Chloroform attempt by Lydia Pullom foiled. Locust Grove wreck injures Lutherans. August Kamp Jr. dies minutes after crash.
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