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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune lists subscription terms printed for readers. One copy for one year and six months options are offered with postage paid, priced at £1.25 for six months.
The document lists Governor Winfield T. Durbin and Lt Governor Newton W. Gilbert among state officers, with unions and auditors named WM H Hart Leopold Levy and others. It also cites supreme court judges James H. Jordon Leander J Monks and delegates at large to the Republican National Convention Charles Fairbanks Albert Beveridge James A Mount Charles S Hernley.
A weeklong fire in Ottawa Ontario consumed over two thousand buildings and more than five square miles. It killed seven people and injured many, leaving thousands homeless and dependent on charity as property losses reach seventeen million nine hundred thousand dollars.
Senator Fairbanks at the Republican State Convention in Indianapolis last Wednesday offers concise clarity on the Porto Rican issue. The address cuts through Congress debate, providing insightful statements in a few sentences for every citizen of the state.
The town of Wepener in South Africa was relieved last week as Boer forces retreated ahead of the advancing British. Lord Roberts hoped to trap the Boers, about 5,000 strong under General Louis Botha, but Botha showed effective retreat, proving his strategic skill on par with Roberts.
Charles Herbert Alien, newly appointed Governor of Porto Rico, reached San Juan at 10 a.m. last Friday. Porto Ricans expected pomp and gold lace but found a plainly dressed American statesman, seen as commendable by Americans yet disappointing to locals long used to Spanish trappings and military rule.
The Republican State Convention at Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis on April 25 26 drew a large representative and harmonious crowd. The ticket is strong top to bottom and the platform clear and unequivocal. Winfield T Durbin won the Governor race as a worthy candidate and is expected to carry Indiana by twenty five thousand votes in November. The party expresses pride in its ticket and confidence in victory with the rest of the slate viewed as equally deserving.
Washington letter from April 28, 1900 notes the House Judiciary Committee reporting a bill to allow foreigners who suffer loss or injury by mob action to sue in the Court of Claims for damages. A second bill seeks federal jurisdiction over prosecutions for mob injuries to foreigners in U S courts.
The article discusses state rights opposition to a proposed law on foreign claims, noting a one year residency requirement and praising a step forward. It mentions lynching of Italians in Louisiana, Baron Fava, and Congress funding for families. It also covers army reorganization, coast artillery, standing army issues, and debates over training and manpower. It notes plans for a U S coaling station near Colombia and disputes with Costa Rica and Colombia. It cites Canada’s tariff adjustments favoring the UK and potential impacts on exports.
An old newspaper ad asserts kidneys filter all body blood every three minutes and links kidney trouble to many diseases. It promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as the top kidney remedy, offering sample bottles and a pamphlet by mail from Kilmer Co., Binghamton, NY.
Imported goods show Canada relying on U S shipments with a 64 percent rise last year while British imports grow only 12 percent. The article questions the impact of raising the discriminating duty to 83 percent, praising current administration. It also surveys public figures on habits, noting many abstain from alcohol and tobacco. McKinley and Prye smoke but do not drink wine. Platt Gorman Long Hill and others neither smoke nor drink.
A harsh editorial critique targets Democrats and Republicans alike as it rails against military allowances in Cuba, President McKinley’s role as Commander in Chief, and party maneuvers around Bryan, Dewey, and Pettigrew. It also notes the misspelling dispute over Porto Rico versus Puerto Rico and mocks editors who would adopt the Spanish form.
The piece argues Gov. Taylor acts toward justice, not escape, while Democrats seek political gain from his absence. It notes Ohio Republicans aiming to widen their lead, downplays the President's Ohio visit, and comments on Lincoln monument, Mark Twain, W D Howells, and Lew Wallace amid calls for a principled settlement with Turkey.
Bismarck's iron nerve credited to splendid health says indomitable will and energy arise from a sound body. If you seek these qualities use Dr Kings New Life Pills to develop brain and body power. Available at Kaas drug store for 25 cents.
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