Convention runs without a clear leader on Saturday
A chaotic Saturday convention unfolded with no single person in charge. Delegates wandered between sessions as organizers struggled to maintain order and define the agenda.
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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
4
A chaotic Saturday convention unfolded with no single person in charge. Delegates wandered between sessions as organizers struggled to maintain order and define the agenda.
A concise note states that every man on the Republican ballot is acceptable to the voters, signaling broad local support for the party slate.
A reader notes no man on the Republican ticket will be carried as all are good runners, signaling confidence in the slate without direct critique or campaign details.
A concise notice asserts that every man on the ticket named Saturday is strong and adds strength to the slate, framing a positive evaluation of the candidates.
The men defeated in the convention Saturday would have formed a strong, clean and acceptable ticket for future races, signaling lingering interest and potential regrouping behind a slate.
The Ripley County Republicans gathered last Saturday to select a slate of candidates, praising the depth and quality of their available contenders and marking a decisive step in the party’s local contest.
Billie Prentice described as a hard worker and honest man with unquestioned courage pledges fearless and efficient sheriff service.
The statement asserts Dr. Beckett holds qualifications for the coroner role and, if elected, will execute duties without fear or favor.
A local tribute extols T E Day as bright, intelligent and self possessed and says he will make a representative the people of Ripley county will be proud of.
E. J. Larrabee is described as thoroughly well qualified to fill the office of surveyor, a standard not always met by those elected to the position.
The men nominated last Saturday are described as one of the strongest cleanest and most acceptable tickets ever put forward by any party in Ripley county.
Ed Timmerman enters the race for Auditor highlighting his bookkeeping skill, standing as a successful business leader, and trusted personal integrity as core qualifications.
Maine vote leaned Republican with near unanimity while Vermont reported Democrats totaling 7,280. The brief suggests no large Democratic majority risk in Congress based on these results.
The text notes Ohio endorses Bryan and Bryanism while Iowa nearly does the same, signaling trouble for reformers within the Democratic party as they seek upcoming nominations.
The Republican ticket from top to bottom is a happy selection of the best timber for the several places. It deserves the hearty support of the people and we believe the people will see to it that the entire ticket is elected.
A candidate vows to conduct a thorough county tour, meet residents, and win the race by earning the public’s trust through proven worthiness and direct engagement.
The Republican ticket comprises new figures with no veteran officials, aside from Dr. Beckett who previously served in office. The lineup signals a refresh of leadership and fresh policy directions.
A brief note recalls Corover leaving the county several years ago, marking a short interval before his departure.
The two candidates for Commissioner Schumacher and Schulenberg are described as exceptionally good men. They are thorough watchful and strictly honest and would be first class custodians of the people's interests.
A Republican majority 29000 and the smallest Democratic vote in years suggest Mainers prioritize prosperity over partisan rhetoric. The tone implies broader support for Republican policies and economic growth rather than partisan matters.
Delegates were not required to consult any authority to vote. Each delegate used free discretion to cast ballots for whom they preferred. The outcome reflected the unrestrained will of the majority of delegates.
The eight gentlemen chosen for the Republican ticket last Saturday as county councilmen are seen as strong selections. Simpers Bielby Albright Cole McMillen Roberts Minger and Knapp are praised as men of sterling qualities.
John Harper needs no commendation from a newspaper as a candidate for Treasurer. His business life has been an open book without a blotted page. His success in life and his history as a man among men are guarantees of his faithful performance of any official duties that may be thrust upon him.
Readers note President Roosevelt survives a near fatal collision last Wednesday. Officials say his robustness and vigor likely prevented grave injury and a deeper national crisis. the nation would have faced confusion and longer recovery if the outcome had differed.
The Maine election produced a solid Republican delegation to Congress, a State Senate with all Republicans except one, and a House about four-fifths Republican. The GOP majority is projected from 25 000 to 29 000, with Democratic leaders fearing a Congressional disaster.
O. L. Newman of Batesville expresses gratitude to Laughery Township Republicans for their support at the recent convention. He notes he was defeated for the nomination despite winning the township's thirty seven votes, the largest in the county, and urges unity for the sake of good government.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure all for malnourished and anemic children. It promises rosy cheeks and growth, urging use of the right oil and offering free samples from Scott & Browne at 409 Pearl Street New York City with price listed for one dollar at drugstores.
A Ripley County article critiques Treasurer Newton Jackson for paying back to Joseph Scoopmire funds he believed overpaid, without warrants or legal authority. The piece cites Horner's statutes on county treasurer duties and embezzlement penalties, arguing Jackson acted ignorantly but unlawfully, risking loss of over 300 dollars to the county and potential liability for Scoopmire’s bondsmen.
County commissioners authorize a paid expert to review only items charged by Treasurer Jackson to verify his statements about Grant Johnson’s accounts. Critics argue the probe is partisan, aimed to vindicate Newton Jackson, while broader scrutiny of all Johnson transactions is demanded by James Wooley and others.
The text extols Green's August Flower as the largest selling medicine worldwide for biliousness indigestion and general malaise. It claims rarity of doctors, lists ailments like appendicitis and heart failure, and touts a few doses at G. A. Baas' drug store with Green's Special Almanac.
A Leesville Indiana man endured asthma agony for eighteen miles to obtain Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He credits instant relief and recovery to the remedy and says he now sleeps well. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip with guaranteed bottles 50 cents and one dollar and free trials at Baas drug store.
W Creer of Mc Connellsville Ohio notes three years of treatment for piles and fistula by good doctors, but Bucklen's Alpha Salve cured in two weeks. Salve claims to cure burns bruises cuts corns sores eruptions and piles with a money back guarantee. Available for 25 cents at Baas drug store.
For President's Day events, President Roosevelt will visit the Fall Festival. Round trip tickets to Cincinnati go on sale September 19 and 20 for a single fare, with return validity through September 22.
W. P. Whitehead of Kenndale Texas reports distressing pains in head back and stomach as well as loss of appetite. After using Dr King’s New Life Pills he quickly improves his condition and feels like a new man. Infallible for stomach and liver troubles. Price 25 cents at Baas' drug store.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana describes severe lung hemorrhages years ago and lack of relief from multiple doctors. After using Foley's Honey and Tar his lungs are sound again and he recommends it for advanced lung trouble. Sold by G. A. Baas.
Round trip tickets to Indianapolis on accounts State Fair will be sold Sept. 15 to 19 inclusive from all big Four points in Indiana at the rate of one fare for round trip good return until Sept. 22, 1902.
M. T. Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post commends Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds, praising its effectiveness. The product is available for sale by G. A. Baas in Phillipsburg, New Jersey.
Mrs Raymond Conner of Shelton Washington quotes G A Baas praising Foley's Kidney Cure after years of kidney trouble. She recalls trying the medicine and experiencing relief from the first dose, endorsing its effectiveness without hesitation.
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