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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1903
Page
4
Administration vows full pursuit of fraud and punishment
The administration commits to exert all efforts to uncover fraud and punish perpetrators to the fullest extent allowed, signaling a firm stance against deceitful activity.
Navy Recruiting Station Opens in Indianapolis
Indianapolis opens a United States Navy recruiting station as local men are invited to join brave and sturdy sailors who will serve aboard Uncle Sam's ships. The piece urges willing volunteers to enlist and help build a strong naval force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United States Navy
Indiana
Uncle Sam
Site decision on Indiana building at St Louis Exposition stands
The Indiana Louisiana Purchase Commission will retain the initially chosen site for the Indiana building at the St Louis Exposition. A proposed alternative site was considered but this plan did not proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Louisiana Purchase Commission
Indiana
August W Machen Faces Widespread Fraud Allegations
The text alleges August W Machen had numerous roles and hints at widespread fraud discoveries converging on his desk. It portrays an ongoing inquiry across many areas tied to his position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August W. Machen
Machen
Greensburg awards free franchise for main street traction
Greensburg granted a new traction company a free franchise over main street last week. A survey is expected soon and road construction is anticipated to begin between Greensburg and Shelbyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensburg
New Traction Company
Shelbyville
Parade by Modern Woodmen Shows Drill Discipline
A witness reports the Modern Woodmen parade in Indianapolis on Thursday revealing strong drill discipline suggesting ample ready volunteers if the nation faced a call. The brisk marching impressed observers with systematic formations and orderly conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
New York Firm Plans Strike Insurance Pioneer
An insurance company is to be organized in New York to insure against strikes. Substantial funds are already available, suggesting the venture could become one of the strongest insurance firms in the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Senator Hanna Declines Vice Presidential Candidacy
The report that some may prefer Senator Hanna as vice president has been silenced by his declaration that he will not seek the nomination and would not accept it if offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna
Accused Murderers Sent for New Trial in Lexington
The accused murderers of attorney Marcum are sent to Lexington for a new trial after a Jackson jury could not agree. It is hoped justice will prevail in Lexington, as the rifle evidence did not settle the matter in blue grass county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcum
Lexington
Jackson
Blue Grass County
Million Dollar Militia Appropriation Allocated to Indiana
The government approves another million dollars for state militia equipment. Indiana receives 29,921 dollars as its share, bringing the state's total from this fund to about 49,000 dollars for military equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Questioning Beckham's Handling of Jackson Murder Trial
In a published query the writer asks why the Kentucky governor does not deploy full militia to Jackson where two men face murder trials. The piece challenges state authorities to preserve order and insist on a proper trial despite accused allies’ influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Jackson
Beckham
Five burglaries in Laurel hit by thieves overnight
Overnight in Laurel between 1 and 2 a.m. five burglaries occurred. Four stores and a saloon were robbed, including a post office building from which little was taken. Hackman and Heeb, a department store, lost about 250 dollars in watches and jewelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel
Hackman & Heeb
Servian King Peter Promotes Royal Murderers
The murderers of King Alexander and Queen Draga of Servia have been promoted in the Servian army by the new king Peter. The deeds that led to his accession are cited as the reason for rewarding them. If Peter did not participate in the assassination, he is at least a beneficiary and rewarder of the crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Draga
Servia
Peter
Reform debate heats as Cleveland to testify in Indiana
The article notes Cleveland will testify for reformers while Bryan testified against them in Indiana. It suggests Watterson will then judge the issue, leaving the reform and anti reform dispute unresolved and still heated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Bryan
Indiana
Henri Watterson
Britain Breaks Ties Over Servian Massacre
Foreign Minister Lord Lansdowne orders Britain’s Belgrade envoy to leave Belgrade on the arrival of the new king. London declares it will not maintain normal relations with those connected to the royal massacre in Serbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Lord Lansdownes
Belgrade
LDAL relocates middle division HQ to Omaha July 1
The middle division of the Rural Mail Delivery System moves its headquarters from Indianapolis to Omaha on July 1. After the change the division will include Indiana Ohio and Kentucky with headquarters at Cincinnati Mr Rathbone of Indianapolis will transfer to Omaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Omaha
Nebraska
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Rathbone
Jefferson and Ripley counties vote contrasting on traction road
The article notes Jefferson county oppose a two percent bonus for the proposed traction road while Ripley county supports it. It contrasts railroad facilities with Jefferson having one minor J. M. L line versus Ripley hosting two first class trunk lines, explaining the differing outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Ripley County
Ripley
Jefferson
Diaz Likely to Be Re elected President of Mexico
The text states President Diaz of Mexico is likely to be re elected and could lead for twenty years. It notes his long tenure since shortly after the civil war and credits him with making Mexico strong prosperous and orderly, then questions the future after his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico
Bryan criticizes imperialism talk in Greenfield speech
The speaker calls Bryan's remarks on the Philippines rot and driveling silliness and mocks him as a shallow-pated agitator. He warns that an army sent to the Orient to fight women and children could return to face a dictator and harm those who endorsed brutality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bryan
Philippines
Orient
Jack Cade
States Seize Navy Vessels Under Construction
A New Jersey sheriff seized the cruiser Chattanooga at the New York Ship Building Company yards for debts owed by the company. In Virginia a sheriff barred further work on the gunboat Galveston at Trigg Shipyards in Richmond until bills are paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Virginia
New Jersey
Elizabethtown
N. J
Chattanooga
New York Ship Building Company
Galveston
Trigg
Richmond
Thousands suffer kidney trouble unseen by many
An advertisement-style notice promotes Dr. Kilmer's Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and urinary ailments. It describes simple home testing with a glass of water, lists symptoms, and claims the product cures back pain, liver and bladder issues, and frequent urination. It offers free sample bottles and a booklet, with address in Binghamton, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kilmer & Home of
Swamp Root
State to decide ship detainment by federal action
The question of a state by due process can hold a U S war vessel will likely be settled by U S authorities moving the Galveston from the Trigg yards to another site for completion. Allowing state interference with US Navy construction or repair could lead to disastrous consequences in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Trigg Yards
United States Navy
Heath denies Muncie property transfer claim
Perry Heath former First Assistant Postmaster General denies reports that he transferred about $100,000 of Muncie property to his nephew. He labels the claims as brutal malicious and wholly untrue saying he has not moved his property to anyone. He notes a past minor stock transfer to his nephew unrelated to the present accusation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Heath
Muncie
Heath
Indianapolis Journal
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Peonage in Georgia Probed by Federal Judge
In Macon Georgia Judge Emory Speer warns grand jury about peonage in parts of southern Georgia. He cites state and federal constitutions banning involuntary servitude and urges indictments if evidence supports abuse. Three Jasper county farmers are held on $1000 bail for forcibly depoting whipping and abusing a black worker, with bond posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
United States Court Today
Emory Speer
Federal Grand Jury
Georgia
United States
Fach
Indianapolis Journal
Postal scandals marked for universal punishment
The editorial notes that wrongdoers in postal irregularities are being systematically removed and prosecuted regardless of party or office tenure. It praises President Roosevelt and Postmaster General Payne for a vigorous, nonpartisan clean sweep to restore honesty and efficiency in the public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Roosevelt
White House
McKinley
Machen
Washington
Payne
German Syrup Promoted as Universal Cough Remedy
Advertisement extols Boschee's German Syrup as the best cure for consumption lung troubles and severe coughs since 1845. Claims it outperforms ordinary cough remedies for bronchitis croup and night coughs with difficult expectoration. Mentions new 25 cent size plus regular 75 cent bottle available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschee
Myth of one hundred dollar bill strength bold claim
An enthusiast touts US paper money with a claim that a hundred dollar bill can support forty seven pounds lengthwise. The remark is contrasted with the belief that a single hundred dollar bill can sustain a man and his family for a month and fund four issues of the paper itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Ship building trust assets reveal minimal property
An examination of the assets of a $40,000,000 ship building trust shows the concern owned nearly $1,000 worth of property. The stock of this concern was evidently made to sell.
Public printing costs blamed for waste in U S government
The public printing at Washington costs the people of the United States six million dollars annually with at least a third to half deemed wasted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Big Four Excursion Rates Offer Weekend Trips
The Big Four railroads announce low rate excursions to Chautauqua Lake Saratoga and San Francisco Los Angeles and San Diego with sale dates in July 1903. Half price fares apply to Boston and Saratoga and Detroit convention travel with final return limits extended to August 31 1903. Tickets available from Cincinnati Northern D A R and affiliated lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua Lake
N.Y
Denver
Col
Big Four
Cincinnati Northern
Boston
Mass
Return
Imperial Council
Mystic Shrine
Saratoga
Big
San Francisco
Los Angeles
San Diego
Cal
Epworth League
Detroit
Mich
Chamberlain Pain Balm Sold In Batesville Sunman
A remedy called Cuts Burns and Bruises Quickly Cured Chamberlain's Pain Balm is described as an antiseptic treatment for cuts bruises and burns that heals them rapidly. It is offered for sale by G. A. Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
G. A. Baas
Batesville, Bigney & Co
Sunman
Editor Denies Heaven and Chooses Inferno of Delinquent Subscriptions
An editor who died of starvation is escorted by an angel to heaven but asks to view the other place. They visit hades where the editor gazes at the furnace labeled Delinquent subscribers and refuses to leave, declaring heaven enough for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Hades
Chamberlains Cholera Cure Promoted For Summer Diarrhoea
The remedy is touted as a universally dependable, pleasant treatment for bowel complaints, especially summer diarrhoea in children, and credited with saving many young lives each year. Available from G. A. Baas Batesville Bigney & Co Sunman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Baas
Batesville
Bigney & Co
Sunman
Lessons From Post Office Probe On Spoils System
The post office investigation shows a clash between spoils politics and honest administration. Officials violated civil service mandates for partisan profit, and subordinates followed, crossing statutes and moral laws for personal gain.
Philadelphia Doctor Publishes Sleep Timing Treatise
A Philadelphia physician has written a treatise on when to go to sleep. The work reportedly covers practical details such as locking the front door winding the clock and putting the cat out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bristow to Publish Post Office Report Sparks Halo Reparo
A shrewd suspicion runs that when General Bristow releases his Post Office Department report a prominent ex official may face scrutiny and need a polished halo in the wake of revelations.
Mi o na Flesh Forming Food Boosts Batesville Sales
Mi o na, a flesh forming food, sees rapid sales in Batesville. G A Baas, the local druggist, promotes the product to professionals and those with indigestion or weight loss, offering a personal money back guarantee and pocket friendly metal boxes for easy carrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batesville
G. A. Baas
Riot Control Cartridge Described For Riots
A new army ruffle cartridge can pierce six human bodies or a foot and a half of pine at 6000 feet. It would endanger lives within a mile and a half in riots so a riot charge with thirty four grains of powder and two round balls weighing forty two grains is provided. Its fire is not effective beyond 600 feet.
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad
For sale by G. A. Baas Batesville Bigney Co Sun man. They improve appetite cleanse and invigorate the stomach and restore relish for food helping those who feel dull after meals or wake with a bad taste.
Farming Returns per Acre in United States and Britain
The average gross returns per acre on cultivated land in this country are $10.60, and $8.02 per acre on lands devoted to cereals. In Great Britain the intensive farming system has raised average gross returns to about $30 per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Colorado Governor appoints woman to staff
The Colorado Governor defends appointing a woman to his staff, saying a governor's staff is “only for ornamental purposes.” He argues this justification also explains any appointments of men, framing the move as a matter of policy rather than merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
A Costly Mistake in Dyspepsia Cure Claim
An old advertisement warns that blunders can be costly and life threatening. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for dyspepsia dizziness headache liver or bowel troubles as gentle yet thorough and available for 25 cents at G A Baas’ Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. A. Baas
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Donald McCallum
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
RSA
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Dueasraow Gacts
Jim Dumps
Miss Dumps
Sunny Jim
Miona
G.a.baas
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