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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
5
The Batesville Tribune lists subscription terms including one copy per year with postage paid and six months option. Editor Donald McCallum signs the note.
Governor Winfield T. Durbin Lieutenant Governor Newton W Gilbert Secretary of State Union Bd Hunt Auditor WMH Hart Treasurer Leopold Levy Attorney General Wro Ss Taylor Supreme Court Hope Harles Al Renny State Statian Benjamin F. Johnson Superintendent of Public Instruction Frank El Jones Judge Supreme Court First District James HW Jordon Judge Supreme Court Fourth District Leander J Monws
Wo L. Pryor of Washington township is announced as a candidate for Commissioner of the 2nd district subject to Ripley county Republican convention decision.
Bryan’s friends in the Democratic party testify that William J. is labeled a Populist only for electoral reasons. The claim centers on political strategy and party labels used during nomination or candidacy considerations.
A fragment notes the war’s end by July and comments that a Democratic campaign blaster will have entered innocuous desuetude, reflecting calm after conflict and shifting political focus.
The speaker notes a change from five years ago when workers staged strikes over wage reductions to today’s protests seeking wage increases and reduced working hours, reflecting evolving labor goals.
The Democratic party cannot consistently advocate going to war with Great Britain to help the Boers. Their leader resigned his commission as Colonel rather than fight against Spain for Cuba or the Philippines.
The speaker recalls President Cleveland pulling down the flag in Hawaii and questions political popularity. The remark implies potential electoral consequences by linking past actions to present party strategy and leadership. The tone critiques political opportunism and invokes historical precedent.
The United States has shifted from borrower to lender and lent 15 million dollars to France in New York to cover expenses for the Paris exhibition. France borrowed the funds to finance the event, marking a change in the global financial standing of the United States.
The question asks if Bryan acted as an arbitrary political boss by directing Populist leaders to block vice presidential nominations or force nominees to decline, thereby portraying him as a boss populist.
Government by injunction has drawn condemnation from Bryan type Democrats. Judge Adams, a Democrat, issued an injunction against the St. Louis strikers, forcing the party to condemn a judge in their own camp or oppose government by injunction.
Pension Commissioner H Clay Evans of Tennessee has submitted his resignation. His departure is welcomed by many veterans who disliked him. Delays in accepting the resignation suggest difficulty in finding a suitable successor.
London celebrated South African victories with mass street revelry that swelled to nearly six million people from Thursday night through Sunday night. Pro Boer sympathizers faced attacks at a rally, with several people seriously hurt amid the unrest.
The Populist convention chair accuses the Democratic party of stealing every principle from Populists. He notes that many ideas in modern Democracy trace to Populist origin, adding that no Populist would admit inheriting the later meanness of Democracy.
C F W Neely, accused of defrauding the Cuban post office, has brought disgrace upon his country and betrayed the trust placed in him by the President. He should be punished promptly and the punishment should match his crime.
The piece mocks Kruger and Stein forcing residents to endure hashed mule and curried locust as a dig at British cities in South Africa. As the game shifts against them, they press Uncle Sam to make Johnny Bull withdraw. Neither Uncle Sam nor Johnny Bull will bow out before the game ends.
Ester B Rathbone is removed from the office of Director General of Posts in Cuba by order of the Postmaster General. He is not accused of complicity in post-office frauds but the move aims to enable a thorough investigation and better postal administration on the island.
In this week’s Tribune the announcement of W L Pryor as a candidate for Commissioner of the second district is found. The piece asserts he will fill the office with honesty capability and backbone to decide as needed.
President McKinley refuses to intervene in the war between Great Britain and the South African Republics. He states the U.S. will maintain impartial neutrality and offer good offices only if requested by both sides, avoiding entanglement in foreign affairs.
The piece claims Tammany members own $1,550,000 in ice trust stock and Croker’s stake, alleging a 60 cent rate for a hundred pounds. It argues the monopoly crushed small rivals and raised prices while Democrats denounce trusts as protectionists’ offspring.
London reports on Friday May 18 that Boer laagers around Mafeking were bombarded by the British relief column until the Boers abandoned the siege. Col Baden-Powell is hailed as the hero of the day. The besieged town endured months under siege with scarce food as relief troops entered.
The piece recounts major embezzlement across administrations from Adams to Jackson and Swartwout, noting $80,000 and $30,000 thefts by customs collectors, Swartwout’s $1,225,705 at New York port, and a postal money defalcation around $120,000 by Neely and allies, with others escaping punishment.
In the Kentucky gubernatorial dispute the Supreme Court ruled the Legislature action final and federal courts lack jurisdiction. Chief Justice Fuller delivered the majority with Justice Hanlan and two others dissenting. Justice Harlan said the court did retain jurisdiction, confirming Beckham as acting Governor backed by the ruling.
Kentucky aims to give residents a chance to elect a Governor and Lieutenant Governor in November, outlining the state’s midterm ballot prospects and electoral process. The text notes the upcoming statewide election and the roles up for grabs.
Clark’s path to the U S Senate in Montana featured five twists. He was elected by the Montana Legislature, then denied his seat for using money in his campaign. He resigned before removal, Lt Governor Spriggs appointed him, then Gov Smith revoked that choice and named Martin Maginns. The Senate must decide between Clark and Maginns.
The Boer Commissioners who urged the United States to urge Britain to quit the war failed in their mission. By the time they arrived Kruger and Stein had already organized armies and seized British territories. Having pursued conquest and caused far-reaching losses, they cannot now ask others to intervene or refrain from war.
The Herald warns these issues will shape the fall race while defending the administration from post office graft accusations. It questions the Herald’s critiques of Puerto Rico tariff policy and accuses leading Democrats of trust ties, citing Standard Oil and the Ice Trust in a broader indictment of Democratic corruption.
A fragment questions if a deceased Democrat in ice would still pay tribute to Tammany and the national campaign fund, implying pressure on relatives to honor the party. The out-of-context remark critiques political donations tied to Democratic organizations and fundraising.
Washington dispatch reports the army reorganization bill covers artillery only and will cut forces after July 1 next year. In the Philippines General MacArthur commands 35,000 volunteers and 31,000 regulars. all volunteers will be discharged and about 20,000 regulars sent home. Return begins around November. Congress must authorize new regiments after December, else sufficient force may not be maintained. Democratic Senate opposition delays action until next session, risking inadequate staffing as Manila duties continue.
The piece argues the Cuban crisis is used by Democrats to raise campaign funds, denies GOP blame, and defends Civil Service reforms in Cuba appointments. It also notes army canteen rules restricting alcohol, while permitting tea, coffee, and reading rooms with exchanges profits.
The House Judiciary Chairman Ray plans to suspend rules and set a date to consider his joint resolution amending the Constitution to authorize Congress to regulate unlawful trusts. Democrats on the committee may oppose the move, signaling how they will respond to future criticisms of trusts. The article notes the political maneuvering as a test of sincerity.
The House Committee on Agriculture hears testimony on the Great oleomargarine bill with Internal Revenue Commissioner Wilson chemists Wiley and Crampton and several producers. They generally approve the Wadsworth bill but Wilson notes revenue motives driven prior to pure food concerns.
A Frightful Blander will often cause a burn or bruise. Bucklen's Arnica Salve is advertised as the best in the world to kill pain and heal it. It claims to cure old sores fever sores ulcers boils felons corns and all skin eruptions. Poses as a top pile cure. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by G A Baas, local druggist.
An advertisement for dental services noting branches of the science practiced by approved methods. Crown and bridge work emphasized, extractions with no pain, all work guaranteed, ten years of experience, located above Greemann Wilker & Co's.
LaFayette T. Cox coroner Ripley County finds 15 month old Asta Wilhelmine Kroenke died May 4 1900 by asphyxia from submersion after accidentally falling into a water filled bucket. Child found standing on head with feet against house. Age about fifteen months. No valuables, American nativity, no scars. Coroner’s seal May 7 1900.
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