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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1908
Page
4
A garbled record lists various official titles and names such as Treasurer and Sheriff with misspelled surnames. The text includes positions like Coroner Surveyor and Commissioners with unclear district designations. No coherent event or dates are clear.
Our Township slate lists Charles Meyreer for Trustee Josef Newman for Assessor Selector Phackery for Justice of the Peace 1st Precinct John Schultz for Justice of the Peace 2nd Precinct Otto Wkeoski for Justice of the Peace 2nd Precinct George Wambsgons for Constable 1st Precinct Tom Patterson for Constable 2nd Precinct Pred Whssel for Constable 3rd Precinct
The text ponders whether Mr. Bryan acted to curb railroad rebates while in Congress and asks why Bryan did not propose a bill to restrain trusts. It also notes Democratic papers implying Tom Marshall’s fidelity to Bryan and Kern, expressing resignation about the situation.
Democratic papers will read October for the publication of amounts contributed to the Democratic campaign fund by Indiana brewers.
The question at hand asks whether iron and wood product manufacturers will donate as heavily to the Republican campaign fund as beer and whiskey producers will to the Democratic fund. The issue highlights partisan fundraising by industry groups and the influence of money in politics.
A citizen emphasizes unity beyond party lines and asserts the right to think and vote according to individual judgment. The message calls for mutual respect among Democrats and Republicans as Americans.
The saying favors buying American made goods over European products, arguing that the dollar spent on American goods yields more local economic benefit and supports national industry rather than sending money abroad.
The Springfield Republican endorses Taft citing experience and governance ability while contrasting Bryan and Watson. It argues the county unit is right for liquor questions, and praises Watson for supporting local self rule, with Taft represented as best to advance democracy and executive leadership.
The article contrasts two speakers, Watson and Marshall, with Watson delivering strong advocacy for the Republican platform while Marshall struggles to match him. The disparity in eloquence and effect is likened to comparing a sparrow’s flight to an eagle’s.
In Muncie Indiana Democrat Higman, a Delaware county candidate for the legislature, says he will vote with Republicans on county local option if elected while remaining a Democrat on other questions. He offers to retire if the party desires. His stance could swing the race, risking a GOP walkover in Delaware and neighboring counties. Browne farm wagons at George F Siefert's Morris.
The speaker dismisses John Kern’s claim that the people must rule as a campaign ploy. He cites the paper and wood pulp tariff debated in 1890s Congress, arguing tariffs did not drive newspaper prices and accusing Kern of factual carelessness.
A long critique attacks Bryan’s push for bank deposit guarantees as demagogic. It cites Topeka speech, Oklahoma bank failures, and New York banks to argue guarantees threaten honest bankers and depress interest rates. The piece also notes a Ripley County highway petition and warns against federally backed guarantees.
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