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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
2
The piece notes Italy withdraws from the Triple Alliance and aligns with the Triple Entente. It urges unity behind the President to protect American rights and references Colonel Roosevelt and Mr. Barnes in libel suits, drafing a moral comparison about incendiary acts and responsibility.
The piece argues U S patience wore thin after the Maine sinking and warns history may repeat with the Lusitania tragedy. It critiques John D Rockfeller Jr in Walsh’s inquiry and notes popular pressure pushed Italy toward war, while King Victor Emmanuel faced demands for action or revolution.
The essay argues that Germany’s breach of Belgian neutrality with a “scrap of paper” damaged trust and set a dangerous precedent. It notes Italy’s similar stance in abandoning the Triple Alliance, using the same phrase to justify severing ties, illustrating how such excuses erode commitments and invite conflict.
The nation endorses President Wilson's Lusitania note as the best state paper. Germany's reply remains uncertain. Commentary argues warning alone does not justify sinking civilians. Also reports on travel and local notices with various names and visits. Remarks on Moroccan corruption describe officials’ pay and abuse of power leading to exploitation of peasants.
Church calendar includes Sunday school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 30 with the sermon How to make sure of Heaven Junior Luther League at 1 30 and Senior at 6 45 Evening sermon at 7 80 on How to Secure Health and Prosperity Rev Arthur E Gringle leads a special discussion for all Batesville residents Strangers welcome at Bethany church St John Evangelical Lutheran German services 10 15 English services 7 30 with The Saloon and Immorality next Thursday Ladies social at 2 Next Sunday memorial service and graveside decoration follow at 2 pm Batesville Circuit note memorial service at Napoleon Salem and Batesville quarterly services Newpoint and Middle Branch preacher Rev Geo Murphy officiates Funeral for Anderson Land held at New Pennington Prayer services at Batesville Wednesday Epworth League Friday H A Broadwell pastor
A compact entry notes Batesville Milling Co announces a Big Four time table with references to crushing grinding and milling of seeds including terms like cob and mtons. The fragmentary item suggests operational details or schedule context from the local mill.
Real estate transfers across Ripley County are listed with buyers, sellers, parcel locations, and prices. Notable entries include John W. Crew receiving multiple lots in Center and Osgood townships for nominal sums, and various deeds involving Gilliland, Carter, and Johnson families along with several properties in Versailles and Batesville.
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