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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1908

Page

4

Tribune Editorial Note

The Tribune prints weekly on Thursdays under editor Donald McCallum outlining journalistic standards and publication schedule.

Donald McCallum

Republican slate announced for Ripley county race

Announcement lists Dr. Lafayette T. Cox of Napoleon Franklin township Tevis W Sachinassh and Newton Hyatt as candidates for Representative and Circuit Court Clerk respectively, all subject to Ripley county Republican convention decisions. The notice indicates authorization for these declarations.

Lafayette T. Cox Napoleon Ripley County Tevis W. Sachinassh Franklin Township Newton Hyatt, Et Ci Food Verk Kapeey

Candidate Dr J T Cosx For Clerk Post In Franklin

Dr J T Cosx of Franklin township seeks the clerk of the circuit court nomination under the Republican County Convention. His candidacy is presented as a party matter and awaits convention decision.

Johnson Named Candidate for Ripley County Treasurer

J. S. Johnson of Brown Township is a candidate for county treasurer of Ripley County, pending the decision of the Republican county convention.

J. S. Johnson Ripley County

Anthony Powell Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Impley County

Anthony Powell of Otter Creek township seeks the Republican county convention’s backing for sheriff in Impley County, subject to the convention's decision.

Anthony 2. Powell Otter Creek Impley County Republican County

County 6th Rib Republicans Nominate William St Gillita

In John son township William St Gillita is named as a candidate for sheriff of the county by the Republican committee. The county vote is urged to back St Gillita.

Wiliam St. Gillita Johnson Township Sheruk Ytley County Wis

Coroner Candidate Edward Alerer Seeks Ripley County Nomination

Edward A Alerer of Viewodeatory is an all candidate for Ripley County coroner subject to the decision of the convention.

Edward A. Alerer Ldates- View Ripley

Republican Duty to Support Nominee Against Bryan

The speaker urges Republicans in Chicago to unite behind the party’s nominee to defeat Bryan and Bryanism in the political contest.

Chicago platform shapes tariff plank against revisionists

The Chicago platform will add to the Republican principle of protection to American industries. The tenderfoot free traders, known to the country as revisionists, will not dictate the tariff plank.

Chicago

Economic Optimism Rises Ahead of Republican Convention

As the Republican convention approaches, confidence improves and funds once hidden by last fall’s uncertainties are returning to investment, signaling a brighter financial mood.

Railroads Put Under Receivership Then and Now

The piece recalls that under Cleveland there were over thirty thousand miles of railroad placed in receivership. It contrasts with the recent panic, noting not a single mile has passed into receivers hands.

Reforestation Hope Vowed for Future Generations

The writer argues that planting young trees on poor farms could bless future generations but questions whether the current hard pressed generation will sacrifice and toil for those unborn. The piece emphasizes long term stewardship over immediate gain.

Steam pipe blast on ship Tennessee kills four at San Pedro

A steam pipe burst in the Starboard engine room of the American Cruiser Tennessee at San Pedro California last Friday. Four men were killed and ten were seriously injured in the incident. The note reflects concern that fighting vessels pose risks mainly when inactive.

Tennessee San Pedro California

Taft campaign proxies influence Republican contests

Ex First Assistant Postmaster General Hitchcock leading Taft campaign in Chicago at twelve thousand dollars yearly. He holds a proxy for New Mexico Republican committeeman. two secretaries hold proxies from Alaska and Washington. The three sit on the committee and decide contests in Taft's favor.

Hitchcock Taft Chicago Republican National New Mexico Alaska Washington Busi

Convention to Ratify Washington Work Under Roosevelt Backing

The article notes the business enjoys President Roosevelt's approval in his political maneuvering. The convention's duty is to ratify the work done in Washington.

Federalism and local governance in road building and charter powers

The author argues that levels of government should defer to higher authorities when appropriate but notes dangers of interstate corporate action. He suggests federal charters could curb abuses by a state chartering corporations operating in another state. The piece defends state and county roles in funding roads, citing pike construction as a model where county and township cooperation yields better roads for the driving public.

Tom Marshall Mr. Marshall Marshall United States

Genius Charlie Delivers Showy Invention Cruise Disaster

Harold Otis recounts a tale of Charlie Curts, a college genius who abandons a year of electrical engineering to test a coastal electric storage on his yacht. A coating fails, electricity bursts from tanks and mast as the vessel nears Narragansett Bay, stunning crew and onlookers, but the yacht remains unharmed and Charlie marries his fiancé.

Charlie Curts Menlo Park Charlie Saii Charie Mudtitllionaire Charlie Sid Charle Nurragrarsett Bay Vic New York Joe Tie Narragansett Bay Harold Otis

Delinquent Taxpayers Instructed To Settle Before July 1

County officials warn delinquent taxpayers that state tax boards will pursue collection inMiphey County. Taxpayers who fail to pay by July 1 face penalties, legal action, and possible added costs. Officials urge prompt settlement to avoid enforcement measures and court costs.

State Board of Tax Commissioners State Board of Tas Weanin Missioiers

Sunman and Batesville Social Notes Highlight Local Visitations

Dr Wellferth and wife greeted visitors in Batesville Saturday. Mrs Hodnes hosted Ada Brumpter for a Sunman visit. Miss Ethel Volz and Miss Nellie Hensley attended gatherings in Sunman. Dr Robinson of New Alsace and John Boehm of South Dakota returned from visits. Miss Mesmeier joins graduation orations at Sunman Wednesday.

Ada Brumpter Mrs. Hodnes Sunman John Boehm South Dakota Dayton, O Alice Mesmeier

Prohibition issue sparks call for Republican support in Indiana

Local social notes show residents visiting friends in Batesville Locksprings and Indianapolis. A Prohibitionist critique argues for Republicans to back pro prohibition candidates and oppose Prohibitionists aligning with Democrats in Indiana for the upcoming legislature.

Indiana Prohibition Party

Petition to Improve Adams Township Highways in Ripley County

A notice states Juanes and Wittimeyer filed with the Ripley county commissioners a petition from Adams township voters seeking road grading draining and paving. The proposed route runs about two and one sixteenth miles from near section ten to intersect with Pike Road, serving a U.S. mail route and funded by public taxation. Numerous signers including John Kammeyer and Henry Kastens accompany the petition.

Juanes Don Wittimeyer Aloof Adams Towneship Ripley County Indiana Board of County Compassioners Adiums Township State of Indiana Board of Commissioners Freeholders Adams Ripley Co Ind Adams Township Spades John Kammeyer John Fishmer G.H. Bruning L. Minneman, Jr A. Hofmockel Fred Lambert John Hofmocke Jaures M Towen Henry F. Kammeyer Richard

Pain Balm Heals Sprained Ankle Overnight

A Hampton, Tennessee reader recalls a daughter's severe sprain lasting two days before using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. After applying it once or twice that night she slept well, woke relieved, and soon could walk with no further trouble. Bailey & Schultz offer 25 and 50 cent sizes.

Mr. Stallings Butler Tenn Chamberlain E. M. Bramitt Hampton, Tenn Baas & Schultz

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the Tribune Tounty Cees J. Ts. Cosx Frankli Township County Sherive Bryan Thie & Vonderheide Basnelsaetinan Jon Borns HS. Bed Jowiler Vouty R. Os Oprohitis Boards of County Commisssioners State Board of Pax McCoardle John CL Wisxaare Parns Mo Martlin Poe Hipley Comaby W. Morrow China Berkshire Gus Dranner Das. C. Stabley Batesville Wellferth Ethel Volz Dr. Robinson New Alsace Nellie Hensley Flayti Roscoe Meyer William Bachus Charles Hoyer Claude Dorre Louis Peetz Locksprings Margaret Newman Indianapolis Frank Wilson Albert Bultman Wiete Sunday Co. L. Newman Delaware John Kelley Newpoint Clint Wilson Ben Wiete Nicholas Volz County of Board of Commmissioners Alocou Acrons Hardware Store Clausheide Batesville Exchange Walter H. Fitch Judge Tattier Whem Hambletonian Downing Berthit Dmg Dynamite Lilly Bug Joe Jefferson Sallie Nellie Sam Greemann Monroe Greemann Prop THE Batesville Bank Batesville, Indiana A. A. Hackman A. J Hassmer OC. L. Johnson A.J. Hackman E. C. Timmerman J. Lehmkuehler A.A. Hackmann A. J. Hassmer Tees H. Goyert C._J. Johnson Charles Johnson Aug. L. Greemann Geo. W. Johanninag Andrew W. Kops WM. F. Krieger Tam Balrsville Lieber Indianapolis Brewing Comp Joseph Straus Agt Sunman Livery Barn Edward Cook SUNMN
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