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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1900

Page

3

Publication and Subscription Details

Published every Thursday with DonaLD MCCALLUM as editor. Subscription options include one copy for one year or six months with postage paid.

Donald McCallum

Local quips on parties and a Jersey jab

The excerpt features a joke about calling the Democratic party the P B party and a quip about New Jersey being a robber's roast. It notes a jab at New Jersey’s theft line, praising the state for seeking dollars worth 100 cents.

Bryan New Jersey

Monument Debate Over Goebel Law Divides Friends

A newspaper note argues it is fine for Goebel's friends to erect a grave monument while calling for the Goebel law, born from his ideas, to be buried in an unmarked grave. The statement reflects strong opinions on memorials and the legislation linked to Goebel.

Friends of Goebel

Proposition to retain consular force faces backlash

The proposal to perpetuate the consular force is rejected as untenable as a life appointment. The remark about keeping an individual like Macrum in a consular post suggests strong opposition to hereditary or long term tenure in such positions.

Macrum

Goebel Law Defective on Certificates of Election

The Goebel law is defective and should authorize the State Board of Elections to issue certificates of election to the Democratic nominees without the formality of an actual election.

Goebel State Board of Elections

Candidate Named for Kansas City Campaign Opponent

The article notes the early campaign chatter naming a candidate to be put up in Kansas City on July 4th. It asserts that regardless of his mother's naming, his fate in November is described as a loss for the candidate.

Kansas City Ripley Circuit Court William Studi Batesville Indiana Clear Fork Road Section Twenty-One Township Ten Jeffersonville Land District Elizabeth Fisse Frederick Neuenkirch John H. Severinghaus Herman Schnader

Uncle Sam’s South Philippines Nest Egg Questioned

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat questions whether U S generosity to Spain by granting small islands creates a risk of more trouble for Madrid and Washington. The editorial wonders if Uncle Sam’s approach may provoke Spain into future conflicts.

The St. Louis Globe-Democrat Uncle Sam Spain Philippines

Suspicion Over Goebel Death After Postmortem Ban

The decision not to hold a post mortem on Goebel’s remains fuels suspicions that he was shot by a friend aiming to cause a disturbance but missing.

Goebel

Democrats choose Kansas City for National Convention

The Democrats select Kansas City Missouri as the venue and July 4 as the convention date amid fears the event may be turned into a Bryan tribute on Independence Day.

Election bulletin boards favor the G O P claims

A Democrat warned the Republican party is doomed yet election returns on boards appear to favor the GOP. The piece notes the writing on the wall comment may echo the visible results as reporting emphasizes GOP gains and public sentiment.

Goebel Law Seen As Dead Sure in Contrast to Slots

Henri Waterson asserts the Goebel law guarantees no chance of winning, unlike ordinary slot machines which offer occasional wins. The statement frames Goebel as a fixed outcome versus the probabilistic rewards of gambling devices.

Kentucky Henri Waterson

Democratic newspapers prosper in editorials and pockets

The passage claims Democratic papers are unusually prosperous, delivering sharp anti McKinley administration and tariff criticisms while growing wealthy from their profits.

Goebel Law Cited In Kentucky Election Comment

A Louisville Courier-Journal note to Belmont argued the Democratic ticket would win Kentucky, saying Goebel law kept the result from chance and implying Democratic votes would be counted by party influence.

Colonel Waterson Louisville Courier-Journal Belmont Kentucky

State Legislature Seeks Party Victory Despite People’s Vote

The article notes Kentucky Democrats asserting power to count their party's influence without reflecting the general electorate's will. It frames the Democratic state election board as bold in pursuing party gains over popular vote outcomes.

Kentucky

Senator Clark’s Expense Claim in Montana Election

Senator Clark of Montana says he paid 140000 dollars as legitimate expenses to secure election by the Montana Legislature. The Democrats allegedly expand legitimate election costs in the West, a tactic surprising even voters from Ohio’s Senator Payne era.

Clark Montana United States West Payne Ohio

National Convention May Doom Firecracker Sales

The article warns that the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City on July 4 could lead to a future party withdrawal from celebrating the nation's birthday and a disastrous impact on firecracker and related holiday sales.

Kansas City

Railroad Giants Bet On People Over Goebel Faction

The Louisville and Nashville Railroad faced pressure from political factions as Henri Water son urged catering to the Goebel crowd. The company responded that patronage comes from the people and it remains willing to trust the public, a sign to some that the corporation has a soul despite others' claims.

Henri Waterson Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company Goebel

Flour trust collapses as receiver takes control

The United States Milling Co. once capitalized around 25 million and built from a mill trust, has fallen to a receiver. Promoters blame bond sales woes on money market stringency, but experts say watered stock deters investors. Many large trusts may follow this path, though a single mill in the group could have yielded fair dividends if operated independently.

Flour Mill Trust The United States Milling Co

Cronje Surrenders On Anniversary Of Majuba Hill

The London War Office received a dispatch from Lord Roberts stating General Cronje capitulated unconditionally at daylight and is now a prisoner in the camp. Estimates of his force ranged from 3,000 to 12,000, and the surrender is not a ceasefire but a step toward ending hostilities. The report praises Cronje and his followers.

London War Office Lord Roberts Cxyayje Majuba Cronje

Bravely Facing Odds Cronje Led Boers Against Superior Forces

The passage lauds General Cronje and his brigade in a context of capitulation to larger forces. It notes the Boers cannot afford to lose Cronje or the troops he commanded, highlighting his celebrated strategy and calm leadership.

Cronje

Silliest sentiment on Roberts and Ladysmith crisis

A critique of those urging Roberts to stop fighting Cronje, arguing Cronje’s forces are in better shape and protected, while White’s Ladysmith siege suffers with civilians trapped. The piece asserts sentiment should be balanced and rational, noting Roberts offered medical aid while Joubert has not.

General Roberts Cronje Roberts Joubert Ladysmith Gen. Roberts White

Washington Letter on Gold Bill Conferees Reach Agreement

Washington notes on February 24, 1900 outline a compromise between House and Senate on the gold bill. Key points include the gold standard, a $150 million gold reserve, separate treasury redemption and issue, small capital banks, note issuance limits, bi metalism by international consent, and a new debt refinancing section. A conference on the shipping bill at Senator Hanna’s house signals progress despite opposition from four Republican Merchant Marine members.

Washington House Senate Treasury Hanna House Merchant Marine Committee

Subsidy Bill Reform for Pre and Post 1900 Vessels

The House referred a four bill package to the Merchant Marine Committee. It limits subsidies to vessels built before 1900 for 10 years and to post 1900 ships with 10 years full rate plus 10 years at a 5 percent annual decline. Tank ships are excluded. Government bought ships from the Span ish War era may receive subsidies when owned by Americans. Ships with subsidies face inspection and export controls. Also the Democratic National Committee set July 4 in Kansas City for the next convention, signaling possible Bryan influence concerns due to timing and Senator Gorman opposition.

Chant Marine Merchant Marine Committee Standard Oil Company United States AH Vesels Democratic National Committee Kansas City Bryan Gorman Nebraskan

Dairyman Seeks Doctor for Child Suffering With Croup

An Albany dairyman sought a doctor for his seriously ill child with croup. After buying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at a local drug store and delaying the doctor, the child improved, prompting the family to praise the remedy. Drugstores John Gauck and Bigney & Co. market the product.

N. Y Otto Scholz Chamberlain John Gauck Bigney & Co

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