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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
3
The notice from Batesville Indiana dated June 6 1918 previews annual subscriptions at $1 25 payable in advance. A wartime commentary asserts Americans will back pay to reach Potsdam and Paris with finance and resolve, praising the Republican state ticket chosen at Indianapolis for loyalty ability honesty and popularity.
The piece argues that Germany and England must be removed from the ranks of world powers. It frames the expulsion as a blessing for mankind and expresses belief that divine favor supports pushing Germany out of prominence.
The speaker argues high paid jobs should go to capable Democrats and warns against placing inexpensive Democrats in costly roles. The point is that poor choices waste public funds and invite public complaint.
The passage condemns the Hun for mistreating all nations, noting he kills Americans with the same relish he shows for French English or Canadian victims. It emphasizes indiscriminate cruelty and the high stakes of global conflict.
The Indianapolis convention adopts a strong pro war platform signaling Indiana Republicans’ stance. It rejects pacifist influence and German dictates, presenting a red blooded Americanism that calls for statesmanship and fund preparation for postwar conditions.
English and French cities suffered bombings now mirrored by German strikes. The piece warns Germans of retribution and fear as the war intensifies, arguing retaliation will teach them harsh lessons. The tone implies the war will impose painful consequences on German civilians.
The text notes a moment for national unity with leaders meeting and dining. It references Tart and Rooosevelt and suggests Republicans discard past divisions. It claims the Kaiser has been excluded from American schoolbooks and hints at broader bipartisan collaboration.
German submarines have sunk eleven ships along the American coast since Saturday. The United States will keep transporting troops to France and delivering supplies to England and France despite U-boat activity. Germany fears inevitable defeat as Allied armies advance.
Fragmentary wartime note discusses shifting months as the Crown Prince and Kaiser face risk of failure. It warns that a loss before July could ruin the imperial throne and threaten the German democratic form across the empire.
The Indianapolis News reports harsh words against German fighters and praises bravery of others while noting the state council of defense plans its second hundred Liberty guard companies. E. M. Wilson chairs the military section which argues guards educate conscripts in discipline and camp life before service. George S. Harney criticizes overabundant guards but supports broader community protection and training.
At Indianapolis last week the Republican State Convention applauded Governor Goodrich and Senators New and Watson and National Chairman Will Hays. The platform urged nonpartisan war effort, condemned partisan politics, and pledged pro American leadership for victory. Governor Goodrich, Senator Watson, and Senator New criticized the incumbent administration’s wartime handling while urging unity to support the President.
A speech extols Republican Indiana as a pillar of war support from all states in the forty eight. The speaker vows unwavering party loyalty and steadfast adherence to principles, asserting continued faith in the party's enduring truths.
The bill signed by the President adds offenses punishable by fines up to 10000 dollars and 20 years imprisonment or both. It targets false reports about military operations, false statements to disrupt bonds sales, incitement of disloyalty, obstruction of enlistments, and anti government or anti military speech. It imposes immediate dismissal from federal service for disloyal acts or abusive criticism of the army or flag.
McCoy's Park opens for the season as a shaded resort near the community offering a forty five acre lake for hunting fishing and bathing. The owner Mr McCoy is praised for courteous care welcoming visitors and maintaining a wholesome environment inviting families and groups to relax and enjoy recreation.
The War Department appeals to the American Protective League to collect photographs drawings and descriptions of bridges buildings towns and localities in German occupied zones in France Belgium Luxemburg and western Germany for intelligence use. The League will coordinate nationwide efforts and urges informants to submit materials for quick forwarding. Ed Taylor and Herman Kaiser visit Versailles to join the Board of Equalization.
The Sunday evening crash near H Mossman’s residence left Horace Newman his wife and their young daughter injured. The child suffered a broken arm and cuts needing care. the parents sustained severe head and body wounds but no broken bones. Doctor Holton anticipated a rapid recovery for the girl.
George Mehlon transacted business at Cincinnati Monday. Mrs John Puttman of Newpoint was a caller here Friday. George Young and family went to Greensburg Saturday evening. Mrs Thomas Meade of Sunman was a caller here Monday morning. Miss Ola Freeland spent Saturday evening and Sunday at Newpoint. Mrs E E Taylor and Mrs Mike Fritsch spent Monday at Sunman. Mrs John Gauck went to Shelbyville Tuesday evening to visit friends. Postmaster W W Bigney of Sunman was a caller in Batesville Tuesday evening. Patronize our Ad Columns. It pays.
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