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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1913
Page
2
The Tribune views tariff policy and wheat price debates, noting southern Congress members switch on free trade as sugar politics rise. It questions direct senatorial elections and ponders honest candidates with limited means amid crime talk about Indianapolis robberies and burglaries.
A Western farmer long championing free trade complains as tariffs on his products are cut or removed. He has no right to object, as he is receiving the same medicine he prescribed, and should accept it without protest.
The speaker argues against recognizing Huerta as Mexico's president, calling him a destroyer of government an usurper and a blood stained murderer. He suggests U S policy may eventually recognize Huerta but urges no haste and notes Huerta may not last a month.
The discussion weighs shifting from nominating by convention to primaries for cleaner results and stronger nominees. It reviews whether Indianapolis Fort Wayne and Gary show improved outcomes from primary choice and what benefits or losses arise. It questions if the people truly rule in primaries and what twentieth century reformers achieved for the public.
A Vernon editorial defends President Wilson from claims of dictating votes on tariffs. It highlights the new Vernon Times weekly, published by D. J. Murr, pledging independence and anti graft. The piece likens Congress members to impressionable youths needing guardians against lobbyists.
Additional locals list residents and visitors from Morris and nearby areas including Clarence Donnell, Dr M. Sammes, Henry Siebert and son Herman, Mrs Jos Sprague, Harry Scholtz, Wm Earl, Mrs Smith, Mrs Pratt, Mrs H J Wademan, Dora Knollenberg, Mrs Deeleth, Mrs Hollenkamp, Rev Frank Roeil, Theodore Doelle, John Meyer, John Hughes, and others. It notes travel to Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Madison Indiana, Clarksburg, and Vigo county weather impacts with drought concerns and farm conditions.
A reader questions who qualifies as a lobbyist versus a patriot in lobbying for tariff policies. The piece contrasts a direct persuader of Congress with a sugar refiner who profits indirectly and asks whether motive or means should determine lobbyist status.
The writer questions if bumper crops and free Canadian wheat imports will depress prices to 75 cents a bushel and trigger hard times for farmers. They argue a tariff debate hinges on crop yields and the effect on prices of other farm products when imports rise.
George Gloshen traveled to Rushville on business Thursday morning. Miss Linda Peine returned from Cincinnati Friday evening. Mrs. Frank Flodder left for Cincinnati Saturday evening for a few days. Miss Florence Gloshen spent Thursday with friends at Dole's eating grounds.
Mrs G A Pohlar and children of Batesville visited her parents here last week. Wu Baas attended commencement at Moores Hill. Mike Gauck of Highland Center called on Harry Gauck and family. Henry Wittkamper and wife spent Sunday with Geo Puttar Sr and family. Adam Haas and daughter Kuith made a business trip to Morris Thursday. Aug Richter caller at Oldenburg Saturday morning. Mrs Reddert and daughter of Suoman visited Lewis Wittkamper and family Sunday. J Hildebrand and Henry Reddert were at St Marys Sunday. Wm Poblar of Batesville visited his parents here recently. Born to Louis Wittkamper and wife on Saturday a day.
An investigating committee examining coal region conditions in West Virginia warns that state laws denying voting rights to Black citizens mimic broader constitutional violations. The piece predicts eventual representation losses in Congress and the Electoral College for states enforcing such disenfranchisement, urging adherence to constitutional voting rights.
A sword shaped gold pin with a ball and chain is missing. The finder should return it to this office for a reward.
An ad touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers sores boils eczema and skin troubles promising prompt relief. It cites Mrs Bruce Jones of Birmingham Alabama who recovered from a nine month ulcer in two weeks and notes the product costs 25 cents and is recommended by druggists.
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