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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
4
The Batesville Tribune notes a claim that Senator Pettigrew, once a leading Populist, may become president of the Northern Pacific Railroad. It also reports on King Edward riding Lord Lipton's Shamrock II, a heavy wind tearing rigging, flooding debris, and Lipton injured by a loose rope.
The victory of the striking mechanics, securing ten hours pay for nine hours' work, is cited as proof of national prosperity. The passage asks who would claim labor could win such gains under Cleveland or under Bryan with free trade and free silver in Congress.
A Congress act banned canteens in the army provoking reports of increased drunkenness and insubordination in many posts. The piece questions reform logic and urges consistent, prudent action rather than reactive measures.
Washington favors a 200 million dollar indemnity as sufficient to cover losses of the powers while avoiding China's impoverishment or dismemberment. Other powers oppose the lenient approach, though Great Britain supports modifying the present demands.
Rev Stephen B Dexter of a Chicago Baptist church was named secretary of a committee to study if army canteens raised or lowered drunkenness. After a thorough inquiry he attempted to read his report to an association of Baptist ministers but was interrupted and barred from finishing. The so called divine who will not hear the truth should not mispreach the gospel to Americans.
General Chaffee and the American force depart Pekin on Wednesday with most troops leaving except a legation guard. Foreigners honor them as every British band and officers join in the departure. Count von Waldersee and generals Gaselee and Yamaguchi attend to bid farewell.
The Supreme Court on Monday issued a decision concerning the question of import duties. The brief ruling confirms the administration’s stance and indicates acceptance of the key point in dispute.
The decision partitions import collections into three periods. It says the government could collect duties during military occupation until the Paris treaty ratification but not after until the Foraker bill. It affirms the Foraker act as constitutional allowing duties after its passage. It holds that after ratification the islands join the U S, requiring congressional action to collect duties. Effects: pre Paris ratifications valid. post Paris pre-Foraker duties void and refundable. post-Foraker duties lawful. the constitutional reach of the flag requires act of Congress. party positions judged on constitutional grounds.
Washington notes the Pan American Congress in Mexico City may limit arbitration to future disputes only. Peru Bolivia and Argentina oppose the rule, with only Peru threatening to skip participation if the limit remains. Chili’s role in South America mirrors U S influence, and any concession to arbitration is seen as a significant gain.
An advertisement touts SCOTI S EMUL SION as rapid flesh gain by taking an ounce daily. It claims the product stimulates digestion so users absorb ordinary food and gain a pound per day, asserting a certain flesh amount is necessary for health and can be attained by regular use.
The article surveys U S positions on the Monroe doctrine amid diplomatic maneuvering at Mexico City. It notes Assistant Secretary Hill's partial vote, Roosevelt and Lodge speeches, and the State Department's cautious stance. It weighs Germany coal stations, Porto Rican telephones, and Danish West Indies sale prospects with questions of governance and citizenship.
An advertisement touts Shinkle's Cure as a remedy for dyspepsia and its symptoms, with sales by G. Baas. It also promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness, claiming they restore digestion, liver function, and appetite, sold by G. A. Baas Batesville and Bigney & Co Sunman.
Sam Parker, former foreign minister under Queen Liliuokalani, argues that calls for Gov. Dole's deposition are political maneuvering by opponents who seek power. He says the outs strive to gain control by assumed virtuous names.
Druggist A W Sawtelle of Hartford endorses Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy noting a shore vacation user crediting it with saving her life. A man with severe cramps recovered after repeated doses and left smiling. Sold by G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman.
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