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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
4
The Tribune prints weekly on Thursdays under editor Donald McCallum outlining journalistic standards and publication schedule.
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.
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.
J. S. Johnson of Brown Township is a candidate for county treasurer of Ripley County, pending the decision of the Republican county convention.
Anthony Powell of Otter Creek township seeks the Republican county convention’s backing for sheriff in Impley County, subject to the convention's decision.
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.
Edward A Alerer of Viewodeatory is an all candidate for Ripley County coroner subject to the decision of the convention.
The speaker urges Republicans in Chicago to unite behind the party’s nominee to defeat Bryan and Bryanism in the political contest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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