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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1916
Page
2
A June 22 1916 Batesville Indiana newspaper notes cost figures and advertising policy while commenting on campaign rhetoric and foreign policy. It jokes about an overloaded donkey and remarks on Mexico threatening war with the United States and the president's note to Carranza.
Bryan faces sharp attacks from the Progressive party who label him the shepherdless sheep. They threaten to brand him as the scapegoat of war and peace at any price in ongoing political sparring.
The democratic and republican planks on woman suffrage closely mirror each other, both deferring to state-level settlement rather than outlining a federal directive. The shared approach emphasizes local decision making and avoids a national standard.
The piece critiques promotional patriotism in political life, noting how fervent slogans about peace, preparedness, and prosperity mask distance from genuine civic aims. It argues rhetoric often diverges from practical policy realities.
The piece notes the Democratic platform as shaping the world view that President Wilson has kept the United States out of war. It dismisses the 1914 Vera Cruz invasion and punitive northern Mexico expeditions as not counting in this context.
A editorial line argues that one hundred thousand American manufacturing firms could be mobilized quickly for munitions production, but criticizes President Wilson for keeping the nation out of war.
The Democratic platform argues that American citizens must preserve their sacred rights both at home and overseas, stating the government fails to safeguard those rights and urging active citizen involvement.
D W O Henry Nebraska Progressive candidate for U S Senate withdrew last week and urged Progressives to back Charles Evans Hughes for the presidency to serve the country.
The text asserts Greece failed to prepare for conflict and its king was unwilling to assert rights, inviting invasion. It claims five nations occupy Greek ports and forts, leaving Greece helpless to defend itself.
The Republican convention drafts its platform and nominates its candidate for president while the Democrat convention with a single candidate lets him write the platform. The article notes democracy historically means rule by the people but in modern usage implies rule by a sovereign boss.
The American party claims prosperity hinges on European death struggles and is unfit to govern a nation that has thrived in peace. Voters will restore power to those who ensure prosperity without bloodshed or suffering abroad.
Givon argues the Democratic party stands on Americanism peace preparedness and prosperity though noting the platform appears inconsistent with a free toll plank in the debate.
President Wilson orders about 100,000 militia to guard the border with Mexico, freeing the regular army for operations in Mexico. Indiana plans to contribute 2,587 men across infantry, artillery, signal, hospital, and ambulance units, totaling 2,367 enlisted and 170 officers.
A Democratic National Convention statement lauds the Seamen's Act but criticizes President Wilson as failing to defend American rights. The speaker argues Washington would have protected lives and property, contrasting that stance with Wilson's approach and noting Japan's Pacific monopoly from the act.
Woodrow Wilson and Thomas Riley Marshall were renominated for president and vice president at the St Louis Democratic convention on June 15 1916. The platform praised Wilsons foreign policy and diplomatic victories while critics argued the border conflicts and losses show a misread Americanism in his generation.
Avery Brewers, employed here since March, departed for Cincinnati where he will be employed. Walter Bloomer returned Monday morning from a visit at Indianapolis.
John D. Sarringhaus and others learn of Henry Sarringhaus of Reedy California dying in a motor accident near his home on Saturday. Henry, about fifty eight, left behind brothers John and Fred and a sister in California, with many relatives and friends in the area mourning.
Thanks expressed to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death of nephew Donald. Mention Rev Wiegand pallbearers undertaker Zierer choirs donors of flowers and all helpers. Also notes visitors and travels of several local residents through Sunday with brief mentions of their origins and departures.
Miss Ruth Dorrel and Effie Schwier visited Misa Ida Mang at North Branch Sunday. Flora Bunzelmeyer nee Hunterman dies, shocking the community. George Huneke and Edna Graue wed at the bride’s mother home with friends sending best wishes.
Realty transfers of Ripley County record numerous deeds and purchases across Brown Johnson Otter Creek Adams and other townships. Names include Wm Whitham Gustave Smith Theodore Rubimann Luther Bedel James Hull Sophia Hueneke Mary Gigas Batesville Lumber & Veneer Co and many others with acreages ranging from 2 to 2962 and sums from 80 to 9400 dollars. Several intercity moves noted including Wessel family trips and social visits among local residents.
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