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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
4
Frank S Jones of Versailles is announced as a candidate for Circuit Judge subject to the Republican Judicial Convention decision. The notice confirms the party backing and nomination path, indicating a forthcoming convention outcome.
Francis Marion Thompson is named as a candidate for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court of the Sixth Judicial Circuit, subject to the decision of the Republican convention of the circuit.
A contemporary inquiry weighs the likely fate of the railroad rate bill as lawmakers debate impacts on commerce. Supporters press for faster passage while opponents caution about regional costs and competition.
The statement urges that any office nominee must be chosen by a free unpurchased undictated vote of citizens, emphasizing the duty of voters to elect the nominated person.
The writer argues tariff policy will dominate the next campaign, highlighting contrasts between the Wilson tariff and the Dingley tariff as a decisive issue for voters.
A reflection laments San Francisco’s hypothetical destruction in the Cleveland era, questioning how victims would have survived the quake and fire amid scarce soup and limited aid. It frames a somber meditation on disaster resilience and resource scarcity.
The question contrasts two petitions: one to relieve a citizen of fines and costs he already paid more than others, and another to plead for a governor’s pardon for a man who paid nothing and committed greater crimes.
The text argues the Republican party wins only if voters can cast a freeman’s ballot. It warns that allowing self appointed bosses to dictate nominations undermines the party’s prestige and that a party run by selfish leaders becomes too small to be useful or last.
Police barred a red flag display during a Chicago May Day parade. A flag bearer named Wladazimski was arrested as companions attempted to intervene. officers drew guns as rescuers retreated, then pelted the patrol wagon with stones as it moved toward the station. The incident spurs debate on allegiance to the government symbol.
The ad urges customers in drug stores to ask for Scott's Emulsion and warns that substitutes like wines and cordials may be offered. It notes thirty years of rising sales and claims the product remains superior to any substitute.
Advertisement notes Scott and Bowne chemisets at 409-415 Pearl Street New York GO6 and price of $1.00 aimed at druggists.
A compact line of small value currency notations and regional code fragment. The OCR reads like a clipped catalog or price list piece with units in cents and a two letter region tag. The content remains fragmentary with no clear narrative or named entities.
Joe Cannon urged Republicans to pursue conservation in appropriations care in legislature and circumspection in speeches. The State Press notes the quotation as a guide for party conduct.
President Shonts states 10 600 men are employed at digging the Panama canal, refuting reports that work has not begun even as some newspapers imply delays.
Oscar Hadley for state treasurer and C. C. Hadley for appellate judge speak well for the Hadley family and don’t weaken the ticket. In three central counties about 500 voters are named Hadley and all are Republicans.
A letter in the Laporte Herald questions Democratic leaders for their reluctance to address national debt while noting Republicans paid portions of the debt. It asks how much of the national debt was paid during Grover Cleveland's first term from 1893 to 1897.
The year is set to elect 386 Congress members, about two dozen governors and legislatures, and over a dozen United States senators making it a highly significant political year.
The current fiscal year will close with a 10 million dollar surplus after last year’s 24 million dollar deficit. The column mocks Alton B. Parker predicting an 80 million dollar deficit last year and 150 million this year, saying the prophet has not scored.
On April 10 2006 Chas W Baylor of Delaware township Ripley County Indiana filed a petition with 50+ freeholders and voters requesting the Board of County Commissioners to improve a described highway by grading draining and macadamizing without a vote the plan includes bond funding and lists numerous signers led by Baylor and others The filing marks the May session presentation date with Nicholas Volz as Auditor of Ripley County Indiana.
Batesville Indiana passes Ordinance 58 to control pack peddlers and street sales. It requires licenses from the town treasurer with daily fees from five to fifteen dollars depending on the sale type. The measure sets penalties, marshal duties, and license display rules.
Federal soldiers played a key role in protecting people and property during the San Francisco disaster under Gen. Funston, demonstrating their value in peace as well as war.
Maxim Gorky arrived in the United States to advocate socialism but faced travel woes as a woman traveling with him, not his wife, was refused hotel accommodation. The episode suggested foreign agitators should learn American manners before crossing the ocean.
The Crawfordsville Journal notes the Indiana Republican platform credits the party with passing over thirty laws in ten years to protect workers. It highlights the labor commission creation, factory inspection, and child labor statutes as key outcomes.
The piece denounces Indiana socialists choosing the red flag for public demos while praising the Star Spangled Banner as unsuitable propaganda. It argues the banner Washington and Lincoln defended should remain distinct from socialist or anarchist symbols linked to Haymarket and figures like Most and Czolgosz.
The Osgood boys played ball Sunday and plan a summer season. Dayton residents Henry Bailey and Will Wainscott visited home folks last week. Nick Wagner handled business in Cincinnati, while Robert Fry visited here Friday and Saturday. Mrs. James Bovard is improving though on the sick list. Mrs. Rebecca Burst from Indianapolis visited last week and returned home Thursday. Will Talbott family spent Sunday at Versailles. Henry Carrington came from the city to Versailles for lodge with Levi and Nick Wagner taking their degree. Mrs. Ed Marshino is very sick. Frank Marshino and family returned to Rushville Thursday after visiting locally.
Baas & Schultz promote Hyomei as a guaranteed cure for catarrh with a no cure no pay offer. If Hyomei fails to cure in Batesville, readers pay nothing. the outfit costs one dollar and includes inhaler, dropper, and medicine, with extra bottles at 60 cents. They guarantee cure when used per directions or refund the money.
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