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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1902
Page
4
In this unsigned editorial the editor denounces treachery among bolo men and praises American soldiers. It condemns senators who insult troops abroad and asserts that those who despise soldiers at home would not support them abroad. The piece frames loyalty to the military as essential and critiques political double standards.
The Soldiers and Sailors Monument in Indianapolis is described as the finest structure of its kind. Dedication ceremonies will bring veterans and large patriotic crowds for a grand statewide spectacle.
In the first four months of the year 178,604 immigrants arrived to swell the population. April saw 78,666 landings and the week ending May 3 added 25,120 more, the largest seven day total on record.
Indiana contributed 155,578 men to the Union effort with 140,688 native Americans and 14,940 foreign born soldiers of whom 6,456 were Germans. Hoosier troops fought the first battle at Philippi West Virginia on June 3 1861 and the last at Palmetto Ranch Texas. They took part in 308 battles.
Congress and President acted swiftly after the Martinique calamity. Senator Fairbanks proposed 100000 for relief, approved by the Senate. President Roosevelt urged 500000. the House then allocated 200000 by 196 to 9. Senate substituted and later raised to 300000.
The report lauds American troops for routing a Morro fort defended by trenches and yielding eighty four survivors while many Moros and leaders were killed. It notes some U S Senators will not share the pride and mourn the dead Moros and slain Americans.
The article details the catastrophic Mt Pelee eruption near St Pierre and surrounding Martinique towns. Within minutes a vast deadly blast released rock mud and volcanic gas, wiping out thousands while six figures near the crater faced annihilation and burial in the disaster.
In Pittsburg Sheraden yards a naphtha car collision caused leaks and a series of explosions. Fires and heat killed twenty and badly injured about two hundred as more cars blew up, scattering burning naphtha over crowds gathered nearby.
The piece questions the grand jury chosen, noting six of six jurors appear to be Democrats. It asks if officials selected them to probe a Republican Auditor, whether Republican names were excluded, and if the drawer was fair or biased amid prior Democratic control of court actions. It questions providence versus manipulation.
Fred Reinke Sr and Fred Grieshop visited Indianapolis this week. Rev Sylvester went to Cincinnati while William Jenkins of Newpoint conducted business in town. Mrs H Kruthaupt, Mrs Herman Hoertemvoeller, and Charles Johnson Sr visited relatives or attended the Soldiers Monument dedication in Indianapolis. Various locals including John Irvin and Jacob Sutton of Standard Oil visited on business, with others traveling to Versailles Lawrenceburg Crooksville and New Point for family or commemorative events.
Indiana Senator Beveridge and Nebraska Senator Dietrich, both on the Philippine Committee, teased witness Boardman who testified about cruelty to natives. Boardman, a discharged soldier, testified morale and feeding were poor, then his salmon can and condensed food were sent to a cafe and cooked for dinner.
August Willich Post No. 175 Dept. Ind G A R will observe Memorial Day on May 30 1902. The public is invited to meet with the post at 1 o clock on the day.
An advertising claim extols blood as the basis of health and vigor. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as nourishment to “keep the blood rich,” promising renewed strength for all ages and offering a free sample from Scott & Bowne, New York, with price details.
The Indiana record of heights among 118254 soldiers shows 15047 at 5 ft 10 in 8706 at 5 ft 11 in 6679 at 6 ft 0 in 2614 at 6 ft 1 in 2357 at 6 ft 2 in 406 at 6 ft 3 in and 336 taller. The U S Sanitary Commission statistician notes Indiana men are the tallest natives of the United States and overall among civilized nations.
A local printing shop promotes its readiness to handle all kinds of job printing. It urges farmers and others to equip themselves with properly printed stationery and notes prices are lower than the cost of common writing paper and envelopes. Call for details.
Greensburg Indiana hosts the Knights of St John convention on May 19 1902. Big 4 Railway will sell Batesville to Greensburg excursion tickets for a round trip fare. For details contact local ticket agent Chas J Doll.
Letters addressed to Chas. Kuntz D. McCallum P. M. will be sent to the dead letter office in Washington D C if not called for by May 30, 1902. This public notice alerts addressees or their representatives to claim items or risk loss.
Joseph Luesse shipped a new patent bran sifter to his flouring mill at Oldenburg on Wednesday for $500. Described as a queer mechanism, it is claimed to perform its work to perfection.
Doctors in Batesville and nearby towns disagree on whether the so called small pox case is indeed small pox with some claiming it is and others denying it.
Thomas Morris and his son Eddie of near Napoleon traveled to Indianapolis on Monday to see his three daughters living there and to meet his brother at the dedication of the Soldiers' Monument, where he expects him to be a member of the 37th Indiana Volunteers.
The Young People Society of St. John's church held a social at the Huntersville school house last Thursday afternoon and evening. The event drew good attendance and the management earned praise for its effort and support. Net proceeds exceeded fifty dollars thanks to donations and help from supporters.
Mail carrier Burnett Mann of Lavena Ohio recalls severe kidney pain and back ache before using Electric Bitters. He credits six bottles with curing him, saying they regulated his stomach liver kidneys and bowels. G A Baas guarantees satisfaction at 50 cents.
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