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Newspaper
Batesville Tribune
Location
Batesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1902
Page
4
Yater Newman case against Pike by Cornet and Democratic commissioners shows court expenses totaling 95 500 40 000 12 000 10 000 1 000 32 500. Question raised: if Francis Lochard must be deputy Auditor why not elect him Auditor.
Nicholas Cornet would be the Auditor if Francis Lochard assumes the deputy role.
Ed Timmerman will not need a deputy to show him how to run the office. No man can dictate to him who shall run the books.
Article lauds John Harper as a forward, honest figure respected by both Democrats and Republicans. It argues a clean reputation cannot be damaged by slander or those with ill intent.
Tom L. Johnson, a reform Democratic candidate for Ohio governor, tours the state denouncing trusts and urging tax reform while authorities pursue a five hundred thousand dollar delinquent tax claim he owes and refuses to pay.
Representative Cannon of Illinois appears to hold a strong lead for Speaker of the next House. The party focuses on securing a Republican majority first, with the Speaker to follow.
A plan emerges to appoint delegations aimed at defeating men who refuse orders and to select those who will obey. The move signals a structured approach to enforcing discipline and leadership within the group.
A candidate warns that voters cannot be fully controlled by bosses or their networks when voting. He notes that while conventions and wire pullers seek influence, individuals at the polls decide independently and cannot be driven solely by organized pressure.
Senator Fairbanks delivered a clear and masterly speech at Anderson on Saturday night. It offered the ablest fullest and clearest view of recent and current political and party history and coverage of the present situation. The piece urges every voter in the state to read it.
The passage argues all leading Republicans favor regulating trusts by law under the constitution, or changing the constitution if needed. It warns that destroying trusts would collapse many industries and urges controlling combinations without wiping them out.
President Roosevelt received a compliment from Essex county Ontario as the Essex Fusiliers with a red coat band marched in Detroit. He reviewed the regiment, possibly the first time a U.S. president has reviewed a British unit.
The article contrasts Democratic honesty with past party alignment noting Yater as a Democrat and Newman as not a Republican. It compares Jacksonians losses of about seventy thousand dollars to Grand Johnson's defalcation of about eleven thousand, as viewed by the Journal and the Herald.
The Ripley Journal critiques the Versailles Republican for equating nonpartisan with anonymous signatures. It argues a person avoiding disclosure while arguing public policy is akin to a masked highwayman or a hidden partisan, forfeiting identity to appear neutral.
The Ripley Journal notes that Cal Skeen and supporters nominated Ed C. Timmerman John Harper and Win C. Prentice. The piece questions who “the gang” refers to and hints at possible courthouse Versailles connections in the wording.
A vintage advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a natural easy weight gain aid for thin people. It claims the medicine creates new flesh, boosts appetite, and improves eating and weight with no fatigue or strain. The copy urges readers to request a free sample from Scott & Bowne at 4th Pearl Street New York and 31,00 druggists.
The article weighs whether the term gang refers to a faction or the whole Republican party. It argues either reading implies the party nominated Ed C Timmerman, John Harper and the full ticket from top to bottom, a view the paper says is supported by many abusive pieces.
The Herald explains that the thirty seven votes from Laughery township were cast by delegates present at the time. Not all delegates were present or stayed for the entire vote as is common. some left while others remained to complete the vote for Laughery township candidates.
President Roosevelt was operated on at St. Vincent's Hospital in Cincinnati for an abscess on his left leg just below the knee after a bruise from a trolley accident in Pittsfield. The procedure removed about two ounces of serum. he then left for Washington, expressing concern over the trip's disappointing end rather than personal discomfort.
The Journal condemns both Republicans and Democrats for covering up plunder and using the grand jury and Treasurer to weaponize findings for political gain. It argues that honest, fair-minded men cannot approve of such tactics and warns of sensational exposes if Democratic auditors gain power.
The article attacks party politics around grand juries and indictments, accusing both major parties of manipulating juries to protect or prosecute figures. It alleges Democrats would influence the process to shield a plunderer, and criticizes Nick Cornet and potential sensational campaigning tied to the Auditor’s office.
In a heated exchange the Journal and Mr. Jackson defend paying back 806.33 to Scoopmire while denying Dr. Brown about 2.50 that he repaid to the County Treasurer by mistake. The article accuses Jackson of usurping authority and questions the editor's role.
The year since McKinley's death shows Roosevelt kept his faith by pursuing the predecessor's policy. He may echo Uncle Jere Rusk in saying he seen his duty and he done it.
A Leesville Indiana man endured death's agony from asthma before trying Dr King's New Discovery. He traveled 18 miles with his family fearing the worst and reports instant relief and long sleep after use. The ad touts cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip with guaranteed bottles 50 cents and 1 dollar and free trials at Baas' drug store.
A cautious note warns Germany to avoid provoking Gen Firmin who could declare war. Maori women in New Zealand rub noses rather than kiss. A large mission effort is noted in New Zealand. Chamberlains stomach and liver tablets are recommended for a bad taste. Local sales listings include G A Baas Batesville and Bigney Co Sunman. Cuban occupation praised by Havana’s sanitary state with death rate comparable to other continental cities.
Sixty three deaths have occurred in the Alps this season. The warning advises climbers to take a guide rope ice pick insurance policy and common sense, but notes you may omit all except common sense.
M T Lynch editor of the Phillipsburg Daily Post extols Jouleys Honey and Yar for coughs and colds in his family. He states nothing compares to it and recommends the remedy for sale by G A Baas.
The Commissioners of the District of Columbia believe they have solved the heating fuel issue by burning alternating layers of coal and coke in furnaces to heat public schools.
Tweed and Croker fault schoolmaster Bryan for harsh discipline as it risks pushing students to truancy, underscoring a clash in city governance and education practices.
Washington diplomats act to protect national interests and also aim to sway the American press in their favor as part of negotiations with the U.S. government.
Dr J C Bishop of Agnew Michigan reports using Foley's Honey and Tar in three severe pneumonia cases with good results in every instance Refuse substitutes Sold by G A Baas
Report notes a claimed genuine Raphael discovered in Poland and hints at vast potential value. The piece suggests collectors and investors seek such finders but frames it as a speculative and money driven pursuit.
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana recalls years of lung hemorrhages and failing treatments before Foley's Money and Tar cured his condition. G A Baas endorses the remedy, saying his lungs are now sound as a bullet and recommending it for advanced lung trouble.
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