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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
4
Newton Hyatt of Osgond enters the race for clerk of the Ripley Circuit Court, subject to the Republican county convention decision. Hyatt aims to secure the party nomination and advance to the clerkship.
Recruits are scarce and Coxey may not lead an march on Washington as in past times. The movement faces limited participation and uncertain support.
A political editorial argues that Kentucky's move away from partisan leadership should end vigilante “night riders.” It questions whether the reform will fully eradicate such violence and intimidation.
Goebelism survived in Kentucky for years but collapsed with the fall of former Governor Beckam, ending its lasting influence on state politics.
A brief note states corn remains at 44 cents a bushel amid present panic. The line reflects lingering old prosperity values rather than current market sentiment.
The statement questions if federal officials who deny voters a voice in naming a candidate will still rely on the people's ballots when choosing their own preferred candidate. It raises a concern about democratic accountability and party influence in presidential selections.
The passage argues anarchists kill political leaders and police captains because they oppose government. It contrasts their actions with not killing a king of gamblers or a captain of finance, framing government as the target they seek to erase.
Hugh Th. Miller presents a clean, gentlemanly campaign using no personalities or attacks. If nominated he has made no enemies. if he fails he has many friends.
The writer argues that farmers who sold wheat during the Cleveland panic for 50 cents or less per pisher would now realize about one dollar per bushel, effectively doubling their money if they had held onto it. The piece contrasts this with prior panics in the period.
Republicans at Connersville named P. M. Hubbard of Brookville for judge by acclamation and renominated the current prosecuting attorney. Party supporters in the district believe Hubbard can be elected.
The solidity of Secretary Taft's southern support appears shaken as Foraker may win more votes in some southern states, with Cannon Hughes LaFollette and Fairbanks also receiving parts of the delegation.
Voters claim they can still pick a presidential candidate while officials in Washington prepare for a government employee selected nominee. The Chicago convention will decide who rules.
The speaker urges using facts and figures to compare current financial stringency with the 1898-1897 panic. Mere assertions that the present panic equals or exceeds past distress, without supporting data, could mislead those remembering events from ten to fourteen years ago.
The piece claims Kentucky voters are reshaping the Republican party with loyal Republicans rallying to win, producing a Republican governor and state ticket and a Republican U.S. senator. It predicts federal office holders will lose influence, with Taft delegation support fading and Fairbanks receiving a majority of delegates.
Congressman James E. Watson of Rushville, a two term Indiana congressman and Cannon ally, leaves a Senate of national campaigners to seek the governorship. Born Winchester 43 years ago, he rose from local schools to DePauw, won in 1894 and 1898, authored grain inspection bills, and earned Roosevelt's endorsement.
Caleb Powers, imprisoned, announces plans to run for Congress in his home district hoping for nomination and election. The note reflects on past Goebelism and the current shift where outraged Republicans and honest Democrats have restored Republicans to power. It's a long lane that has no turn.
The two senators from Massachusetts and Kentucky say Taft cannot be elected if nominated. They back Taft if nominated but warn labor and race opposition could defeat him. They note Roosevelt’s push and officeholders’ activity in opposition leaning states as weak points in northern contests.
A Richmond resident Mr A D Williams appeals to persons with weak lungs to use Dr King’s New Discovery. He says it fully lives up to the proprietor’s claim and saves more lives than other throat and lung remedies. The cure covers asthma bronchitis croup whooping cough quincy hoarseness and phthisis and stops lung hemorrhages. Guaranteed at Baas Schultz’s drug store 1.00, trial bottle free.
The Democratic State Central Committee of Minnesota endorsed Governor John A. Johnson by a 1025 vote, with 28 Bryan opponents making a strong stand. The victory solidifies Johnson’s bid and suggests his strength may grow in other states.
During the Walsh trial a juror from a rural district accepted a silver garter from a blond burlesque performer after visiting a burlesque house on state street. Walsh's attorneys petition for a new trial citing this impropriety as potentially decisive in the master financier's fate.
Dr Cox ill with lagrippe attended by Dr Freeman of Osgood. Miss Mattie Lawton sick last week with throat trouble. James Eaton bought Julius Eaton farm at public sale last Saturday for 45 dollars per acre. Black and Daisy attended Mrs Eliza Truitt funeral at Tanglewood. George Holzhausen to Magnolia Illinois to work on a farm. Sherman Guokins family attended Jacob Thackery funeral at Newpoint. Charley Meyers to Greensburg to work for brother in law Frank Brown. Clarence Ebel of Osgood visited aunt Mrs J H Sammons and then Pine Village to work for uncle A J Bradshaw. Frieda Boerner of Veyay visiting mother and brother. Rev William Thompson to preach at M E church Sunday 10 30. Funeral of Squire Brown near Osgood held at Baptist church Friday. interment in Lutheran cemetery. Mr Brown 69, a Civil War veteran 1861 to 1865.
The Oklahoma nomination of Grant Victor as United States Marshal faces Senate resistance amid reports of Taft allied pressure. Victor, once a Taft foe, was offered the post in exchange for campaign support and steering patronage, leading to widespread office seekers in Oklahoma awaiting favors.
High wages lure young workers to Panama construction, but fears of fevers and malaria hold many back. Electric Bitters touted as a safe remedy for malaria and other ailments, with claims of curing blood poison and digestive troubles. Guaranteed by Baas & Schultz, druggists, 50c.
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