State Laments Lynching and Death Penalty on One Day
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
3
Indianapolis Crowded as Modern Woodmen Convention Gathers
Indianapolis hosts a large Modern Woodmen convention with 469 delegates and over 700000 members represented. The city fills with Woodmen and visiting attendees during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
No Condolences Sent to Belgrade After Tragic Royal Death
No capitals offered condolences to Belgrade over the king and queen's death as such gestures were deemed inappropriate. Officials suggested congratulations would be more suitable to lift public spirits.
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Belgrade
Bedford Strike Hits Indianapolis Public Building Workers
A strike at Bedford leaves the forty men employed on the Indianapolis public building job unemployed. The text attacks strikes as often needless nuisances and sometimes an excusable curse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Indianapolis
Servians Rejoice Over Royal Assassination Rumor
A satirical note observes Servia's public reaction to the rumored assassination of its rulers while warning against such acts spreading to other nations. The writer contrasts crowned heads with cruel hearts and suggests hope assassination remains uncommon elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Servia
Drought in Ontario Feared to Threaten Crops
Letters from Ontario report an unusually dry spring unmatched by oldest inhabitants. If relief does not arrive soon, prospects of a crop failure loom as a serious concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario
Fort Wayne Man Sets Fire to Seven Buildings
An insane man in Fort Wayne on Monday set fire to seven buildings before he was apprehended. He confessed to several thefts and arson, claiming he was a fire chief and had not been too fire for a long time. Losses total about $12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Murder of King Alexander and Queen Consort by Servian Army
Provocations to remove the royal couple are noted, but their deaths at night by Servian army officers are denounced as a crime unworthy of a civilized nation. The text labels the killers as murderers and cowards, urging accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Two Prisoners Die in Separate Michigan City Gallows Incident
In Michigan City prison on Friday morning two inmates condemned in separate cases died in related hanging events. William Jackson, a Black man, fatally injured his friend Allen Blackenship and robbed him of a few dollars. Ora Copenhaver killed his wife during a calm home confrontation in Indianapolis. Both men faced capital punishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan City
William Jackson
Allen Blackenship
Ora Copenhaver
Indianapolis
Flood Destroys Heppner Area In Oregon Cloudburst
A Monday cloud burst in Oregon raised a gulch water wall to twenty feet, sweeping through Heppner and drowning about half its 1200 residents. The flood carried away all calves, hogs, horses and cattle in the bottoms and left destruction in its wake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Heppner
Government disperses $1,000,000 to states for arming
On Thursday last the government through the War Department distributed one million dollars to the states for arming and sup-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Swamp Root Ad Claims Kidney Relief for All
An advertisement asserts kidney and bladder trouble affect both women and men. It promotes Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer and Co, offers sample bottles by mail, and urges readers to mention the paper for purchase in Binghamton New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Militia Funding and Army Alignment Brief
Congress appropriated two million dollars for militia and regular army alignment with Indiana receiving $19,086. One million of the total was to be spent this year. The plan ensures all state militias are equipped alike and match the national army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Congress
National Army
Denver Woman Reunites With Long Lost Mother In Indiana Poor House
Mrs J C Dickey wife of a Denver mine owner locates her mother after seventeen years of searching by letters and correspondence. The aged mother now two years old had been in Grant County Indiana poor house for two years. The daughter brought her to Denver last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Dickey
Denver
Col
Grant County
Ind
Servian Congress Backed Army After King’s Assassination
In a swift session after the king's assassination the Servian Congress passed a resolution thanking the army for the removal, exposing a woeful weakness in a government that seeks relief through murder. They call into question the civilization of approving such cowardly acts and condemn the king and queen.
Modern Woodmen of America Tops Secret Societies by Membership
The Modern Woodmen of America, organized in 1888, now ranks first in numerical strength among secret societies in America with about 700 000 members. It has disbursed 28 million dollars in benefits over its twenty year existence and 5 270 000 last year, surpassing several older orders such as the Odd Fellows Masons and Ancient Order of Forresters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modern
Woodmen of
America
Indianapolis
Odd Fellows
Masons
Ancient
Order of Forresters
Woodmen
Prophetic warning at West Point about future war
The Secretary of War told West Point graduates that another war will come, noting a history of conflict about every twenty five years. He implied entanglements and rising conditions could force future war and questioned which nation might trigger it.
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West Point
Untimely Death Shakes Servia Throne
News notes the murder of Servia’s monarch and the resulting vacancy in the royal line. The absence of a ruler prompts calls for the people to assert their rights and form a new government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Visions of Freedom in a Monarchist Age
The passage argues that a republic cannot take root due to three factors: the masses lack understanding of freedom, the army and its officers would oppose a republic as assassins of the king, and external powers Russia and Austria would not permit a republican form in a nation near their borders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Austria
Revolt in Servia Proclaims Prince Karageorgevitch King
A revolt in Servia on June 11 led to the assassination of King Alexander and Queen Draga. Two queen’s brothers, the Premier Marko vitch, the war minister, two aides, and two officers were killed. Prince Peter Karageorgevitch was proclaimed king by the army. Parliament may confirm. The ousted king resisted a demand to abdicate, and the bodies were thrown from the bedchamber window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servia
Alexander
Draga
Markovitch
Peter Karageorgevitch
Sentinel Opposes Rural Free Delivery by Contract
The Indianapolis Sentinel argues against rural free mail delivery by contract noting it could lead to favoritism in awarding multi state contracts and subletting to underpaid carriers. It calls for paying liv ing wages for good service and equal treatment of farmers and city residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Indianapolis Sentinel
the Sentinel
Star
Sentinel
Fire destroys hotel of key witness in Kentucky murder case
In Jackson Kentucky early Sunday a three story hotel owned by Capt Ewen and cited as the principal witness in the Marcum murder trial burned. Inmates escaped unharmed but property was lost. Incendiary origin suspected. Two Hargis Bros employees and friends of the accused were seen nearby and arrested for safekeeping.
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Jackson
Ewen
J. B. Marcum
Joe Crawford
Kid Tharp
Hargis Bros
Court Grants Bail in Murder Case as Tension Mounts
The judge allowed bail of 3000 dollars for the accused amid intense factional pressure. Villagers fear a cycle of killings as fires and gunshots echo at night, with authorities seen as unable to curb the violence surrounding the Marcum murders. Presidents, cabinet shifts, and international notes punctuate a tense postwar political landscape.
Roosevelt and Hay urged to aid Russian Jews
The president and secretary express sympathy for persecuted Jews in Russia but warn diplomacy cannot override national sovereignty. They note U S policy bars strong action while acknowledging domestic racial persecution of Black Americans. They urge washing hands of U S bloodshed before interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Hay
New York
United States
State Department
South
Russia
America
If Great Reservoirs Saved Kaw and Missouri Water
A contemplation on potential relief from crop shortages if large storage reservoirs had existed along the Kaw and Missouri rivers. The passage argues such systems could have spared vast suffering and losses by storing surplus water for dry periods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaw
Missouri
Cuts Burns and Bruises Quickly Cured Balm Sold Locally
Chamberlain's Pain Balm advertised as an antiseptic liniment that heals cuts bruises and burns quickly without maturation. Sold by G A Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sunman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A
Pennsylvanians Praise Pennypacker Press Muzzle Bill
The Pennypacker measure sparked praise for limiting cartoons and humor in the press, with supporters claiming it doubled the cartoon crop while rendering some content illegal.
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Pennypacker Press
Chicago’s Critics Push Lorimer as Political Scalp
A Chicago commentator likens Congressman Billy Lorimer to a vermiform appendix being cut out by a scalpel. The piece hints at a turning political mood in the city and signals sharp Republican critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Billy Lorimer
Big Four Offers Low Rate Excursions This Summer
Two popular low rate excursions to Chautauqua Lake New York will operate on July 3 and July 24 1903. Tickets to Denver Colorado and return go on sale July 6 7 and 8 from Big Four Cincinnati Northern and D A R stations at very low rates. Half rate tickets to Boston Massachusetts and return will be sold from Big Four Cincinnati Northern and D U R lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
N.Y
Denver
Col
Big Four
Cincinnati Northern
Boston
Mass
Leader’s Cheer Fades as Democrats Rally Dwindles
A sparse report notes Mr. Cleveland away fishing and Mr. Gorman off to Europe leaving only the silver tones of the peerless leader guiding Democrats, whose spirits waver amid a lean moment for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Cleveland
Mr. Gorman
Europe
Readers invited to share August Flower cure outcomes
The ad asks readers to report experiences using Green's August Flower for indigestion and liver trouble. It offers to send a free book and promotes a 25 cent trial bottle and a 75 cent regular bottle available at all druggists. G G Green Woodbury Nod is the listed contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Flower
G.G. Green
Woodbury
Nod
Roosevelt to be nominated in 1904 and likely elected
The text asserts Roosevelt will be nominated in 1904 and almost certainly elected, claiming his vacation was peaceful and refreshing and that he is ready for labor. It also notes young graduates fear great perils, while the yacht race and a comparison of American and Scotch locomotives on the Canadian Pacific Railway loom as summer tests of merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Canadian Pacific Railway
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed For Wounds And Burns
A smoky sales pitch urges readers to keep Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for burns cuts sores eczema and piles saying it eases pain and heals quickly. Sold for 25c at G A Baas Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
G.a.baas
Vivisection Victims Endure Harsh Animal Experiments
The passage denounces vivisection as cruel experimentation on living animals. It describes painful procedures, including mutilation, burning, dissection, and nerve stimulation with electric currents, causing extreme suffering for little scientific gain. It asserts such acts occur in medical schools and other places under the banner of science, outweighing any claimed benefits.
Chamberlain's Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
The uniform success of this remedy has made it the most popular preparation for bowel complaints. It is recognized as the one remedy that can always be depended upon and is pleasant to take. Especially valuable for summer diarrhoea in children and believed to save many lives each year. For sale by G. A. Baas, Batesville, Bigney & Co., Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A.baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
The Thief Finds a Tiny Prize in a Silly Larceny
A sneaky burglar plans a theft of a purse and faces a curiously mundane haul. He pockets a yard of tape two trunk keys a postage stamp a spool of thread a cloth piece and finally a small silver dime as his sole reward.
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Baldwin Locomotive Works
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Payne
Perry Heath
Joseph Chamberlain
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McKinley
Washington
Great Britain
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Henry
Severinghaus
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