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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1901
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune notes the Kansas spring elections hinge on the wet or dry issue. Editor Donald McCallum outlines subscription details and urges informed participation in the forthcoming vote.
A friend of Aguinaldo seeks the location of Aggie’s capital while a new government publication claims a 40 000 name index of coastwise places and towns in the Philippines with official spellings and pronunciations.
In the paper's first issue Mrs. Carrie Nation claims a chip on her shoulder signaling a readiness to fight at Donnebrook fair. The item questions whether she has adopted Irish advertising methods to tout herself as a boxer.
A reader notes that reports from Chicago suggest the rural vote will be pivotal in defeating Mayor Harrison’s bid for re election, reflecting how the city’s spread over surrounding territory influences politics.
In Greensburg News opinion from last week the editor claims the Prosecuting Attorney is overly farsighted, arguing his hunt for gamblers seems to miss details by spectacles, implying a critique of his focus and methods.
The piece claims Bryan, long a friend of Aguinaldo, was snubbed by Sexto Lopez, described as a Philippine ally of Aguinaldo. It suggests jealousy over competition for the General's favor and wonders if Bryan lost standing in the migratory general's heart.
The text states American troops, excluding a Legation guard, will withdraw from China. It notes that the U S has set a good example by bivouacking there and argues all nations should withdraw since the objective for invasion has been achieved.
The Free Trade League of Boston plans a public meeting to discuss free trade with a Canadian speaker as the main attraction. The notice suggests it is unwise to have an American oppose American interests and urges importing free trade speakers from abroad.
A plot to assassinate Wilhelmina of Holland is uncovered. Anarchists are described as cowards who show no pity for the weak, labeled enemies of mankind against law and order.
The piece claims Boss Croker, based in London, directs New York City officials on actions and inactions in city government. It notes W. J. Bryan’s boast that Democracy governs the city through Tammany Hall, and cites Bryan’s remark that Great is Tammany and Croker its prophet.
Debate over language to be used in Hawaii's Legislature is described as an easily settled dispute as Hawaii remains part of the union. The article notes a public discussion about language policy and representation.
The piece argues for a single official language in federal and state government while allowing private use of any language. It cites the Delaware senatorial contest as evidence that money can thwart representation, asserting popular vote would prevent a single powerful figure like Addicks from subverting the process.
The passage notes that presidents from Lincoln to McKinley shared Civil War ties, with Lincoln the wartime Commander-in-Chief, Grant Hayes Garfield and Harrison as generals, and McKinley a living president and general. It emphasizes their roles as soldiers, statesmen, and patriots. Lincoln, though unarmed, supported the armed effort.
Count Boni, son in law of Jay Gould, slapped editor Rodays in France. Rodays challenged him and Boni shot Rodays in the thigh. Rodays faces a worsened plight as code of honor wanes and American style is deemed more sensible.
An old promotional notice urges readers to use Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil to balance work and diet, claiming it helps with under digestion and thinning. It cautions against overuse, guarantees a pleasant taste, and offers free samples while listing pricing and the supplier Scott & Bowne.
The act divides Indiana into thirteen districts for U S Representatives. It lists district by district county compositions from First to Thirteenth with counties named for each district and repeals conflicting laws. Senate Bill No 155 establishes the reapportionment plan and repeals previous provisions.
The piece contrasts Professor Hadley’s warning of an eventual Washington Emperor with past fears of empire and Lincoln’s martyrdom. It argues skeptics misjudge the republic’s resilience and predicts Hadley’s belittling of America will be forgotten after time.
Letters addressed to Lewis Bary Fred Selke and Harman D McCatuum P M must be claimed by March district 1901 or be sent to the Dead Letter Office in Washington DC. The notice lists the names and instruction for retrieval or forwarding.
A short notice lists a sale in Batesville conducted by G. A. Baas. Details such as items, date, and terms are readable but not fully provided in the fragment. The item likely involves household or farm goods offered by the Baas estate.
In Ripley County Indiana a 1901 circuit court action Gilliland versus Ernst Lee Walker declares marriage nullity. The clerk notes Walker is nonresident and requires his appearance at the April term in Versailles with attorney Thompson and Jones listed for plaintiff.
An assortment of health claims and product ads appear including Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by G. A. Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman, plus Kodol Dyspepsia Cure touted as a universal digestive remedy with rapid relief. The text also notes a geopolitical comparison about Americans in China and mentions no boxers executions.
A Cherokee Iowa man, C F Collier, survived a severe attack through kidney pain and back injury. He reports Electric Bitters cured his back ache and kidney trouble, purified his blood, and rebuilt his health. Available for 50 cents at Baas drug store.
A German physician Dr A Boschee offers Boschee's German Syrup praised as a reliable remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. The ad claims two million bottles sold annually since 1868 and states three doses relieve an ordinary cough with a 75 cent price. It notes worldwide availability and endorses Green's Prize Almanac by G A Baas.
A Kentucky physician, Dr S B Townsend of Milan Indiana, is accused of killing two men with a 4 gun but may become an exception to the saying doctors are not tried for murders. The note also advertises Townsend’s medical practice with visit days in Batesville Osgood Versailles and Milan and claims relief for kidney and bladder disease, stomach trouble and rheumatism. Gro H Unnewehr testifies to Townsend’s cure.
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