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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune reflects on global conflicts and domestic weather. It mentions rain across the state, potential U S recognition of Carranza, and the Hague Peace Congress amid war reporting practices. The piece mixes editorial observations with local agricultural optimism about apple trees and spring plans.
Herman Ridder argues against conscription while front line Germans doubt his view. Hague peace efforts face limited gains as nations fight on. Riggs National Bank sues the Treasury over authority under the federal reserve law. The tanker Gulflight is torpedoed off Sicily with casualties and no warning. Washington seeks full restitution from Germany.
The piece discusses potential settlements with Germany over American lives and cargo losses, warns of interned German vessels as leverage, notes Japan’s ultimatum to China and European involvement, and criticizes Zeppelin bombing as murderous while acknowledging their military observation value. It frames air raids as brutal beyond acceptable warfare.
William Barnes Jr and Theodore Roosevelt are depicted as political bosses allied with Platt. The piece argues both men acted as bosses through Theodore or via letters, condemning expediency over public service. It cites Grady and Mur phy, describing shifting coalitions as public uplift or dubious maneuvering in a Bostonian style critique. Additionally local notes mention Danville visitors and Cincinnati visitors.
A survey of St. Mark s St John s Bethany and St Louis Catholic Church outlines Sunday services in German and English at St Marks and John s Evangelical Lutheran Churches, with other notices including choir and youth society meetings at Bethany and a Mary procession plus parish activities at St Louis Catholic Church. Strong entities include St Mark s St John s Bethany St Louis Catholic Church Lawrenceburg Batesville New Polot and Dayton lists of dates and events.
The convention runs May 18 to 20 with Bishop Anderson presiding and preaching on May 19. Dist. Supt. and about thirty-six visiting ministers will attend. Rev. Wiegand will arrange homes for ministers during the event. Ladies' Aid will be hosted by Mrs. William Glesen on Thursday afternoon. All are invited.
City Council awarded the street oiling contract to Joseph Burst at two cents per square yard after a tight bid. Burst last year charged three cents and used about 12,000 gallons. this season he plans to oil 24,000 yards and may begin operations next Monday.
A. A. Hackman and George Johann ing traveled from Batesville to Rushville for the Southeastern Indiana bankers meeting. Reports say both men have been in town for days anticipating a big chicken dinner served at noon. Also noted were remarks from T. J. Davis of Cincinnati and a tribute to Walter Q. Fitch of Purdue University for his work on the Panama Pacific Exposition exhibit. Mrs. Harry Foreman of Baker City Oregon died of tuberculosis, once a Delphi and Indianapolis teacher, leaving many friends in the area. Mr. M. Bramkamp and Elmer returned to Cincinnati after a visit with locals.
An energetic commercial notice touts busy dollars as tools that hunt for more dollars, promising continued income for advertisers by prioritizing constant exposure in the paper. It emphasizes keeping your dollars busy all the time through advertising in this publication.
In Huntersville the last saloon closes for now after D H Schrader’s license expired and Dick declines a state renewal. Only the government license remains until July as Batesville’s incorporation and higher fees push owners to halt operating. Dick shifts focus to grocery and feed business.
The Ramblers lost to the Decatur County Greys at Greensburg fair grounds as rain halted play after five innings. Minor started for the Greys, replaced by Darmody, with Greensburg holding the lead when the game ended. Dickmaon pitched for Batesville until the fifth, when Greensburg rallied for the advantage. Nearby, an open air dog and goat show drew crowds and applause for the feats.
Batesville markets list wheat at 1.50, meats and livestock prices for hogs cows calves and sheep, with quotes for roosters ducks and sows. Local names note residents traveling to Cincinnati Indianapolis and Louisville for business and visits, including Oehlman, Henry, Hughes, Peine, Hillenbrand, Kirchlhaum, Kerker, Ollier, Siebert, Brewer, Leavy and Behlmer Garment Co. travels.
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