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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
3
A Tribune letter argues against hyphenated identities and calls for national unity under one flag. It lauds Chicago's new mayor for a tough compromise with 14 000 striking employees, praising his tact and courage in securing a settlement.
A Vatican style quip notes Villa and Zapata leaders object to President Wilson declaring they must unite to save Mexicans from starvation. The piece suggests Wilson opposes their plundering and hints American force may accompany food aid if cooperation fails.
After a five month session costing 4170.70 dollars the Marion County Grand Jury indicts 123 men for conspiracy to commit felony during the May 5 1914 primary and continuing to the November 3 1914 election. Of the 128 indicted 113 are Democrats and 15 are Progressives and Republicans. Prominent leaders include Thomas Taggart Beil Perrott John W Sluss Frank P Baker Fred E Barrett Wm McConnell Don M Roberts Terre Haute and Robert Metzger all named as Democrats plus several policemen. Bonds exceed available amounts and trials are set for fall or possibly winter.
The writer argues that critics who condemnProgressives who return to the Republican Party reveal their own lack of consistency. They contend sincerity matters more than party affiliation and that a person may switch parties honestly for what they believe is best for the country, even if mistaken.
The author argues that wartime Europe drives higher U S exports of munitions and food while imports from Europe shrink, predicting harsher times after peace as demand shifts and trade balances worsen. The piece cites gold flow back to Europe and cheaper foreign goods as pressure on American prices and living costs. Miss Helen Ward of Indianapolis visited Otto Wiesel near Oldenburg for the summer.
The Golf Links near Batesville grow as a beauty spot and attract enthusiasts. George Hillenbrand oversees lake improvements and a bath house under construction. Warnings on depth markers and cautious bathing aim to ensure safety for all users. Public rules will be announced to govern use of the facilities.
A Batesville fishing party organized to harvest fish from White Water at Yellow Banks on Wednesday includes H. C. Canfield Elias Canfield T. G. Roell W. B. Waggoner and Ted Schene Ted supplied the bait and the group plans to use hooks and line only as they deem sportsmanlike.
Miss Amelia Baas and Fred Hertzman were married Tuesday at 2 PM in the Lutheran church at Penntown. Attendants were Edward Baas and Philip Hertzman. A wedding supper followed at the bride’s home, and the couple will reside in the John Goodapple property in Hatesville after a honeymoon trip to Chicago and northern Indiana.
A table top on a George Hartman dray fell during loading at the freight depot spooking a horse and causing a runaway. The Hillenbrand mule team also bolted, passing the depot and alley to Park Avenue before being caught by Otto Fritsch. The dray horse slowed in Newtown and was captured. Some furniture for Harry Schwier Co. was damaged. fingers were cut but no bones broken. Several locals traveled or visited Cincinnati, while others left for medical treatment or business.
The Oldenburg Academy held its annual commencement exercises last Thursday with a large crowd enjoying a refined program and art displays. The streets buzzed with automobiles while crowds arrived by rail and road, signaling a successful gathering. Guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Honeke of Cincinnati visiting Frank Dubme’s family from Friday to Sunday. Mise Mone Meyer returned to Cincinnati Tuesday after visiting her parents Geo Meyer and wife. Mike Janeen and family of Clacton Hutep Ere? Sunday with relatives.
Edwin Mitchell and his Chicago bride arrived Monday for a brief visit with relatives led by Aunt Mrs. Mary Mitchell. A six o clock dinner honored the couple with eighteen to twenty relatives present including J A Allen and family A W Romweber and family Geo Hillenbraid Elie Meblon John Miller and others. John Miller and wife hosted Mr and Mrs Mitchell with Mrs Margaret Hillenbrand and Mrs Mary Mitchell. Mrs Elma Self and daughter Cora of Greensburg joined guest Elizabeth Dubme. Walter Brockman paid a brief visit at Morris.
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