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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1902
Page
4
Secretary of State Daniel E. Storms seeks reelection while Auditor David E. Sherrick runs for continued oversight. Four State Statistician F N J Johnson appears, and State Geologist W S Blatchley is noted along with Judge Supreme Court Fifth District John H Gillett in the list of candidates.
Coroner G T Beckett. Surveyor RE J Larabee. Commissioner First District Philip Schumacher. Details on candidates and official designations appear in the county notice. Voter guidance and election logistics may follow in subsequent public notices.
The document lists court expenses for Yater, Newman, Wv. and Dr. Pike charged by Cornet and Democratic Commissioners totaling 95 500 dollars. The note frames the issue as a choice between prosperity and hard times.
An earthquake in Russian Turkestan from August 22 to September 3 caused massive property damage and about five hundred deaths. The disaster disrupted towns and prompted emergency responses by local authorities and aid groups.
The article frames the upcoming election as a clash between tariff tinkering and economic strain versus a stance of leaving existing policy intact. It contrasts calls for change with appeals to stability amid financial pressures and voter concerns about prices and jobs.
A brief political appeal presents a choice between the Republican ticket promising prosperity and the Democratic ticket styled as Cleveland Times urging voters to prefer its platform. The notice underscores clear partisan branding and asks for a voter decision.
Richard W Day, San Francisco representative for Mackay cable interests, says the cable between San Francisco California and Honolulu Hawaii will be ready for operation in eighty days.
President Roosevelt underwent another operation on the abscess in his left leg last Sunday. Surgeons found the bone slightly affected when the abscess was opened. doctors do not expect any serious complications.
In favorable times Mrs Calamity plans an outing and will not appear often on stage during the current campaign due to health concerns. Some thoughtless youths may speak up occasionally but are unlikely to affect proceedings.
The piece urges all voters to remember the trust issue that affects the community funding and public services. It emphasizes civic responsibility and the impact of the trust decision on local governance.
The quote argues that most anti trust rhetoric comes from Democrats while Republicans enacted the laws. It adds that actions speak louder than words and implies how a voter should cast their ballot.
The machinist who built the engine knows better how to adjust or change its parts than the one who never built or run an engine. The men who built our tariff schedule know better how to adjust or change its parts than those who have always failed as builders and engineers.
The message argues that voting for Ed Day preserves current policy and prosperity, while voting against him supports fee trade or a non-protective tariff like the Wilson bill, which it claims caused ruin, want, and financial hardship for many households.
State Chairman O'Brien made a discreet visit to Democratic leaders in Oldenburg amid uncertain results in Franklin County. The outcome for the Auditor race remains unclear as observers weigh how his effort might smooth the party’s ruffled waters.
Nicholas Cornet linked his support for a candidate to the promise of appointing Francis Lochard as Deputy Auditor. The text presents this as a condition of backing, implying broader concerns about the office’s competency and proper filling, but raises questions about Cornet’s personal or selfish motives and whether his support served county interests or his own.
The text portrays J Pierpont Morgan as unsatisfied with mergers and monopolies and turning to buy and consolidate Democratic factions. It cites a coming Morgan anti Roosevelt syndicate of various Democrats whose aim would be free trade and protection of organized trusts.
The speaker contrasts two real brands of democracy, one led by Tom L. Johnson and endorsed by Bryan, and the other led by David Bennett Hill, backed by Cleveland, funded by J Pierpont Morgan and coal barons. He invites Democratic gentlemen to choose.
Jackson paid 308 to Scoopmire without an Auditor warrant and exceeded his authority. The Ripley Journal editor had no more right to approve the payment. Ripley County avoided a loss only because Scoopmire repaid the money.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion claiming the buyer paid five to eight cents per pound for twelve pounds of weight gain. It asserts the product costs a dollar for a bottle and that regular doses helped a thin, weak woman gain twelve pounds before finishing the bottle, plus a free sample offer.
Scott and Bowne chemists advertise their druggists shop offering a sale of goods at one dollar per item. The notice lists their address and credit terms.
David B. Hill and J Pierpont Morgan unite to lead the Democratic party in a fight against trusts. The alliance signals a strong anti Roosevelt, anti Republican stance and hints at how William Jennings Bryan would react to this new Democratic strategy.
The Superior Court at Indianapolis issues an injunction against Indianapolis Gas Co to stop discontinuing gas supply along its line. It aims to protect consumers but questions arise whether the provision will supply enough gas as winter fears of another "freeze-out" by gas companies linger.
The article notes that if the campaign extends four months, Democratic speakers and press will need to adopt new issues as those already pushed early fade. It cites withdrawal of government forces from the Philippines as nearly abandoned, tariff revision weak, trust issue waning, and silver question dead.
The Venezuelan gunboat Restaurador hoisted the American flag and fired a twenty one gun salute after an incident in Ciudad Bolivar. Minister Rowland in Caracas demanded an apology to the United States, and within sixteen hours Venezuela issued the apology, restoring flag salutes.
The Ripley Journal ponders if Joe Scoopmire’s failure to repay 808 to Jackson would condemn Jackson or ruin the county by 3808, noting Scoopmire’s honesty saved Ripley County. It contrasts treasurer practices a third of a century ago with a hypothetical country departure.
A plea to first time voters urging careful reflection on the path of progress or stagnation. It questions choosing continuance of good times versus change, and whether to back industry, peace, and prosperity or poverty and want. The message emphasizes personal responsibility in casting a country’s future vote.
In six weeks the election will settle the country’s policy on tariffs. Supporters of change argue a return to earlier protections is needed, while defenders of the current policy claim better times and higher wages justify voting Republican straight ticket.
The speaker argues farmers have every reason to support the Republican ticket and reject party prejudice. He asserts no class of men in the United States has reason to back the Democrats, presenting a partisan stance from the farmers’ viewpoint.
The excerpt compares shifts from Democratic to Republican eras and highlights egg prices from August 1896 to 1902. It notes a gradual year to year increase, with increases ranging from about 60 percent to nearly 100 percent, citing the Cincinnati Daily Price Current August 1902. The text implies a broader point about profit tied to political change and farm product costs.
In Ripley County supporters praise New ton Jackson for exposing a treasury defalcation but condemn his timing and method. Debates arise over smearing Republicans and the treatment of Dr. Brown, who proved his accounts balanced and paid funds back. Brown’s money sits with the Treasurer awaiting auditor warrant. Jackson cannot repay as he did with Scoopmire’s 3808.
A fragment mentions Dewey receiving 100000 from gamblers and asks what he will give in return. It advertises Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets for a bad taste in the mouth. It lists G A Baas Batesville and Bigney and Co Suliman as sellers. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing works overtime to supply small notes due to the country’s flourishing condition.
M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post praises Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. He says nothing matches its efficacy for his family and endorses its sale by G A Baas.
A fragment contends that Willie Hohenzollern with tin soldiers could unsettled Europe and that his excess energy requires outlet. The line hints at satire on power and restraint.
A Leesville Indiana man endured asthma agony eighteen miles to reach Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits instant relief and cure, saying he now sleeps soundly. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip with bottles 50c and 1 dollar and free trials at Baas drug store.
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports Foley's Honey and Tar used in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every instance. He recommends refusing substitutes. G A Baas sells the product.
The Big Four offers one cent per mile rates from all points on its system to Washington for the 36th annual G A R encampment. Tickets go on sale October 3 to 6, 1902, inclusive. Return allowed from Washington no later than midnight October 14, 1912, with a proviso for extension to November 3, 1902 upon depositing tickets with the joint agent before noon October 15 and paying a 50 cent fee.
Local resident J. J. Cox of Valley View Kentucky describes kidney trouble that left his feet swollen and bedridden until Foley's Kidney Cure relieved his symptoms. He credits the remedy with making him well, and notes it is sold by G. A. Baas.
The Vincennes and state conventions controlled by reorganizers snubbed Bryan and the Kansas City platform. Greene county meeting cheered Bryan as the greatest living Democrat while the Sentinel openly opposed him, signaling embarrassment at past support. Bloomfield News.
Mrs. Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington says kidney trouble troubled her for years until Foley's Kidney Cure gave immediate relief after the first dose. She declares she is now cured and praises the remedy sold by G. A. Baas.
W P Whitehead of Kenndale Texas reports distress in head back and stomach and loss of appetite. After using Dr King's New Life Pills he felt like a new man. Benefits claimed include relief of stomach and liver troubles. Available for 25 cents at Baas drug store.
Ordinance No 43 grants The Citizens Gas and Oil Development Company of Batesville Indiana the right to lay mains and conduits in Batesville streets for supplying natural gas. The ordinance sets depths, restoration duties, safety standards, a $2000 bond, a 15 cent per thousand cubic feet rate, and a 20 year term with conditions for timely construction and publication in the Batesville Tribune.
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