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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
2
Batesville Publishing Co operates in Batesville Indiana as the local publisher with Tribune as its title origin. The notice identifies the company and place, reflecting a regional newspaper publisher's designation.
The Telegraph reports a new measure to compensate Confederate soldiers for losses from the Civil War. Introduced by Mr. Cox of Tennessee, the bill covers losses of horses and other effects taken in violation of Lee's surrender. It passed the House as a special tribute to Cox, who retires after ten terms.
The London Daily Express reports a telegram to the Prime Minister from President Kruger proposing terms of peace. It suggests humble wording and hints Britain may accept unconditional surrender, though exact terms are not disclosed.
Pretoria special reports that after heavy bombardment the laagers and forts around Mafeking were abandoned and a British force from the south seized the town. London Special notes the Associated Press dispatch announcing relief posted near the mansion house and a cheering crowd in the streets.
The Senate Committee on Elections moves to conclude its resolution declaring Clark not entitled to be seated from Montana. Governor Smith protests to Senator Chandler, alleging Clark defeats the Senate’s wishes and warning of contempt if the case went to court, urging Senate action to secure Montana’s rights.
The Russian Embassy has perturbed Turkish government and diplomatic circles by urging the Porte to address the brutal tax collection and persecutions in Armenian districts. Many Armenians are embracing Islamism, and whole communities plan emigration to Russia.
The London Standard reports that the US Cabinet met to consider a Pretoria dispatch seeking intervention. It states President McKinley and his colleagues decided they can take 10 steps whatever. If the Boers want peace they must sue for it from the Imperial Government.
W H Reeves deputy auditor of Havana confessed and surrendered four thousand five hundred dollars given by C F W Neely the arrested postal agent. General Wood and postal inspectors refuse to reveal the confession’s nature, only admitting its existence.
From Hyderabad a special report traces a rapid cholera spread across famine camps. In one division forty five camps faced the pestilence with Gujerat hit hardest. Godhra camp reports thousands dead and an appalling loss of life appears inevitable.
Dispatch from Tangiers reports the death of Grand Vizier Ahmed Ben Mussa. Internal affairs convulsions are feared, but Germany Italy and Great Britain are said to have agreed to preserve the status quo to avert wider instability.
The President has determined upon the nomination of John R. Hazel to be United States Judge for the Western District of New York.
Princeton special reports two sophomore classmates drowned while attempting to shoot rapids in a canoe at Kingston dam. Philip Kingsland-Hay, 19, Nutley, New Jersey, and Christopher Colan Auger, 23, Evanston, Illinois, were the victims.
Senator Sewell of the Military Affairs Committee reports favorably on a House bill to appropriate annually 1,000,000 dollars for arming equipping and maintaining militia forces across the states. The measure aims to supply arms and equipment for the militia.
The Grand Army of the Republic Indiana department elected officers: Commander David F. Beem Post 93 Spencer. Senior Vice Commander A R Seward Post 209 Indianapolis. Junior Vice Commander John Cordon Post 132 Argos. Medical Director Dr J E Sterret Post 14 Logansport. Chaplain Rev H E Butler Post 114 Warsaw. Council of Administration Benjamin Starr Post 55 Richmond Theodore Wilkes Post 18 Shelbyville A P Miller Post 6 Wabash William E F Shilling Post 17 Indianapolis Henry A Root Post 46 Michigan City.
Messrs Fischer Wolmerans and Wes sels as Envoys from the South African Republic and Orange Free State arrived in New York to urge U S influence for peace. They were questioned about a London cablegram claiming they advised surrender if defeated on the Vaal River. The envoys deny the claim and say they oppose surrender.
Special warrants were issued Thursday evening for E. P. Thompson Havana Postmaster W H Reeves Deputy Auditor Edward Moya and Jorge Mascaro Cuban stamp clerks. By 7 o'clock all were jailed in the Viryac known as the Tombs of Havana under postal inspectors guidance. Reeves is now seen as equally guilty with Neely. Thompson's arrest surprised the city and is viewed as a prelude to further arrests.
Telegram from Koping Sweden reports that as the steamer Koping passed the Prins Carl a man sprang on deck shouting threats to shoot. A woman hung over the side crying for help. The killer fled in a boat. On Prins Carl twelve men were shot, six dead including the captain. The rest were locked in quarters and one more died. The murderer is pursued.
Two men were killed and seven injured, three fatally, by the explosion of the boiler of the locomotive attached to south bound passenger train No. 21 on the Illinois Central Railroad at Dubois, Illinois. The dead are engineer Charles Pricke of Centralia and Tom Wright of Odin. The injured include Sam Ascoff, Fred Crawford, and John Stampton, all section hands. two others were fatally or seriously hurt.
Four Poles died after drinking wood alcohol on the South Fork green near Johnstown Pennsylvania. Lawrence Smith Peter Brock Joe Poltoszinski and Poltoszinski’s mother died in convulsions and another man Joe Smith remains critically ill and may die. The incident left a total of five victims.
A dispatch from Lorenzo Marques reports Commandant Eloff grandson of President Kruger entered Mafeking. Colonel Baden-Powell fired on the burghers, killing seventeen and taking Eloff and ninety of his men as prisoners.
General Douglas MacArthur confirms the April 15 clash with insurgents at Catubig. Of 31 garrison troops, 19 were killed and 5 wounded. Over 200 insurgents died in the battle. streets were covered with corpses.
A disaster at the Hotel Helene on Fifty third street Chicago leaves two women dead one man missing five others doomed to die and many injured in the blaze that engulfed the building amid extensive damage and ongoing rescue efforts.
Market quotations list cattle hogs and sheep prices for Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo New York and more. Grain and dairy prices shown by grade including wheat No 2 corn oats rye butter eggs and potatoes with ranges in cents and dollars for each city.
The Presbyterian general assembly opened at Washington and Compton Avenue Church in St Louis with nearly 1000 commissioners from northern western states and overseas synods. Dr Charles A Dickey of Philadelphia elected moderator opposing Westminster revision, attendees foresee two weeks of deliberations and the creed debate continuing.
Boer peace envoys were greeted in New York by Mayor Van Wreck who granted them freedom of the city and a resolution copy. A congressional and citizens committee escorted them to Washington where they dined at the Arlington Hotel for an informal reception.
Mrs Dewey has decided the admiral should not run for president following their swing through the country. He agrees, admitting he no longer understands why he wanted to be president. Also cited: Germany seeded 1,057,938 acres to sugar beets yielding about 11.25 tons per acre with 12.7 percent sugar, and a $15 million surplus over estimates. Ex Senator Sherman plans no Paris visit, will stay in Mansfield Ohio per physician.
The London War Office reports Gen Methuen entered Hoopstad unopposed. Duprey and Daniels with forty men surrendered. Hutton's mounted infantry captured Commandant Botha and 23 others northwest of Kroonstad. Gen Buller entered Dannhauser. towns show little damage as Boers fall back on Amajuba. Queen congratulates Buller on Dundee.
The Chicago and Alton orders twenty extra passenger cars while Illinois Central allocates 1.63 million dollars for new locomotives. Take Shore reports 2,591,225 dollars in net earnings for quarter ending March 31. Eastbound Chicago shipments slide 28,743 tons week over week. Illinois Central weekly earnings rise to 597,951 dollars, up 85,644 from last year. The Peoria Decatur Evansville line, sold at Springfield, may pass to Illinois Central. Canadian Pacific seeks New Whatcom terminals. Cuban rail development advances with an 8 million dollar New Jersey company. Union Pacific controls vast land along its main line from Laramie to Green River, totaling millions of acres.
Advices from Lorenzo Marques report Mafeking relieved after the long siege dating from Oct 12. The garrison under Col Baden-Powell defended the city amid bombardment, disease, and attrition, with notable courage and endurance. The relief prompted enthusiastic demonstrations in Sydney and a government holiday.
Railroads around Chicago spur growth in the Great West with 173 new towns planned and 200,000 more residents expected in 18 months. Companies advertise Western resources in Europe and New England, offering free sites for schools and churches as lines expand.
Senate rejected by 22 to 24 the direct proposition to build an armor plate factory without price terms, amid a filibuster and a broken quorum. Speeches by Chandler Spooner Hale criticized war talk while Hoar and Lodge urged restraint. Other actions included naval and deficiency appropriations, Alaska government steps, and various bills advancing in House and Senate.
Hartsville Tennessee reports business district fire causing 100000 loss. Nortons fertilizing plant in Washington sustains 60000 fire damage. A Chicago firm to acquire 300 acres of Philippine timberland. Little Rock traction firm placed in receivership. Chicago police seek acid attacker targeting women. Newport villa of Mr and Mrs Wells of New York destroyed by fire with 200000 loss. Mrs Potter Palmer to host Paris exposition residence at 4000 monthly. General French called Silent French. cavalry leader began on a battleship deck, joined infantry, then cavalry.
Gen Silas M Bailey aged 64 dies at Uniontown Pennsylvania as one of the Old Guard that backed Gen Grant in 1880. Names like Benjamin Harrison Grover Cleveland and Richard Olney are proposed for a permanent arbitration board under The Hague treaties. Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefote sign a seven month extension to Aug 5 for the canal treaty exchange.
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