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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1913
Page
5
An eclectic Tribune column surveys a jumble of modern woes and curiosities. It notes a predicted steel famine, political stances in Teneriffe, tax fears in New York, labor moves in St. Louis, and social observations from cities to farms. It wryly touches on fashion, cosmetics, education, crime, and economics with a stream of aphorisms.
A California senate poll shows near unanimous support for the Webb anti alien land bill with only one senator opposing. President Wilson warns of potential treaty rights litigation while Governor Johnson seeks to avoid conflict. In Washington the White House awaits Bryan’s return for further talks. In Alaska Governor Clark vetoes the anti alien fishing bill just before adjournment after both houses pass it unanimously.
A Daily Mail dispatch from Antivari and a Sarajevo report say 100,000 Austrian troops move toward Montenegro with thousands more to Antivari. Italy may enter if Austria invades Albania and Montenegro, aiming for Vallona and Durazzo. King Nicholas faces a May 1 deadline to evacuate Scutari, with European powers watching a meeting of foreign ambassadors to decide action.
A lone robber boarded Kansas City Southern No 5 near the depot and robbed passengers after departure, taking about 1500 in cash and jewelry. Jesse E Short of Joplin fought back with a pistol and was wounded as bullets flew. the bandit was also shot and leaped from the train. Also in brief, Ramona D Borden daughter of Gail Borden arrived in New York with her mother after a Boston sanitarium escape, the first reunion after two years.
Flood water from the Mississippi river levee break near Gibson's Landing continued to inundate villages around Vidalia Louisiana spreading in all directions. The damage is expected to run into thousands as authorities assess the impact on communities Friday.
One hundred ten of the children of Paterson silk mill strikers were conveyed to New York on Thursday and distributed among central families there.
The eastern rail managers rejected wage demands from the Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen after a secret meeting. They note a 1910 increase of 30 million and a 17 million current rise would burden the public, while engineers have already spent over a month considering a strike. A five percent freight increase across all rates is sought, per Baltimore and Ohio President Willard, leading the official classification territory group east of Chicago and north of the Ohio river. Meanwhile, Buffalo workers strike for higher wages and shorter hours, with 2,500 department store staff seeking minimums of 8 dollars for women, 15 for men, and 18 for drivers, plus eight-hour days and summer half-days.
In London and Hendon a large stable and a Thames boathouse were destroyed by fire amid suffragette protests. A placard reading Votes Votes Votes Beware appeared nearby. Annie Kenney was arrested on arrival from the continent while Mrs Hammeline Pankhurst and allies faced police raids and conspiracy charges. Mrs Belmont criticized British coercive measures as doomed to fail.
In Portland Oregon Judge G C E Wolverton ruled for feiting about 2 3 million acres of Southern Pacific land to the United States and awarding costs to the government The decision ends the case as the greatest land dispute tried by the federal courts and opens the acreage for settlement or purchase by the public if Congress allows further action
In Joliet Illinois on May 3 Michael Kane a barber appeared in court in a $5 000 inheritance suit. His body was found later with a crushed skull in the Des Plaines river according to police reports tied to the same incident.
Five large hangars at Hempstead plains aviation field were destroyed by a Thursday blaze. Five aeroplanes were burned, affecting a site known for training top American aviators.
Ty Cobb is reinstated by the national commission in Chicago. He must pay a $50 fine before the reinstatement takes effect, following the decision announced late Thursday afternoon.
Miss Mercedes Madero sister of the late Mexican president wed Antonio G Canalizo member of the Mexican house of representatives in Our Lady of Hope Church New York May 2. The bride was given in marriage by Francisco Madero amid a subdued family ceremony following the death of the bride's brother.
William J. Greenwood, a taxicab chauffeur, was fined five for driving Miss Margaret Wilson and her escort up Broadway at a speed of 24 miles per hour on Thursday in New York.
In Tomah Wisconsin on a Thursday a four year old girl Elnore daughter of William Simmerman was burned to death when a blaze tore through a dwelling near her home Arthur Timmerman her brother was burned while attempting to rescue her authorities probe the cause of the fire and loss.
A maritime accident near Nahant leaves the Francis A Rice destroyed after fog while the crew is rescued. In Peabody a masked bank robbery nets about 60 dollars from the treasurer John A Teague. St Louis hosts the dedication of a $500000 Thomas Jefferson memorial building with a statue unveiled. Judge John Barton Payne marries Jennie Byrd Bryan in Washington. In St Clairville 2500 Lorain Dock miners strike over pay for slate-cutting work.
John Wagner a steelworker fell twenty stories from the Conway building under construction at 125 West Washington Street opposite city hall on Wednesday. He was killed instantly.
Pope Plus, after a recent illness, descended from his apartment to the floor below on Wednesday where he normally receives audiences. Report says his recovery is now complete and he is well again.
Nome Alaska residents describe Alaska Eskimo during the summer as increasingly adopting white man’s ways yet remaining tied to sea life. They fish seal hunt and make skin boats. clothing and tools show craft though living conditions remain rough. They are lively, good natured and quick learners who avoid conflict.
London reports a British diplomat saying Poincare's French presidency adds electricity to Franco-German tensions. Delcasse’s St. Petersburg post and France's growing army are viewed as clear provocations, raising the specter of a Franco-German war nearer than in a decade.
Tarrytown New York judge Robert F White owns a buff pullet prized for egg laying. Neighbor D C Paulding boasted a ham had laid 236 eggs in the year ending January 31. White retorted his pullet laid 287 eggs in the year from Feb 7 1918. He says the hen is the only one he has.
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