17 Apr 1906
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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1906
Page
1
A historical statement argues that government and courts must curb corporate influence in commerce. It contends most trade is controlled by unlawful corporate interests and calls for honest business, lawful practice, and public conscience to reform. Missouri pledges cautious, prejudice-free action to protect legitimate enterprises.
In spring weather Indiana sees rising catarrhal troubles and Tom E. Hildebrand reports record Hyomei sales. The remedy targets germ causes, with Hildebrand offering a money back guarantee if it fails to benefit even the worst catarrh case. Complete outfit costs $1, extra bottles 50 cents.
In New Orleans on April 17, John Watson of Rosetta and John Ashley of Knoxville Miss met at the Rosetta depot and fired 20 to 30 shots. Both men died from their wounds, their feud tied to railroad matters and held since the previous year. Both families are prominent, and the incident is expected to have lasting repercussions.
London reports King Alfonso plans a three week stay at Cowes to arrange the marriage to Princess Ena. The king will land with high court officials and telegraph back to Madrid while Princess Ena and her mother meet him aboard the royal yacht Caralda before landing.
The piece discusses using echo timing to estimate distance by counting seconds between calls and echoes, with examples like a seven second interval yielding about 804 feet. It includes a brief joke about a man named George and a humorous cartoon caption about a portrait being paid in advance to look pleasant.
In Washington on April 17 the Senate discussed Tillman’s resolution directing the Finance Committee to probe alleged national bank contributions to political committees and why the Comptroller of the Currency has not disclosed them. The inquiry covers Chicago and Cincinnati cases, possible misappropriation, and whether legal action should follow. Additional measures include taxfree withdrawal of unusable domestic alcohol, updating trade marks law, and extending shipping law powers in the Philippines.
A Cuban report from Guauniuene dated April 17 states a deadly accident aboard a battleship caused by an explosion or electrical device. Two officers died and several crewmembers were injured on a ship involved near the coast. The investigation remains incomplete with conflicting details.
Rear Admiral Brownson reports bodies of Kearsarge crewmen Lien Hudgins Kovgter Thorgon Navgly Athey Norberg laid to rest in the naval cemetery at Guantanamo Bay. Remains of Hudgins and Gravin aboard Maryland. No change in condition of injured men. Kearsarge to resume target practice when possible. Also, Albany reports passage of an anti perjury bill by the senate with a vote of 8 to 16.
King Edward VII of England will receive the degree of doctor of laws from the University of Pennsylvania during observances marking the bi-centenary of Benjamin Franklin. The event, led by ambassador Sir Mortimer Duruid, is part of a weeklong celebration beginning today with delegates from learned societies. Andrew Carnegie will receive a degree, and a medal presentation to the Republic of France will be made by Secretary of State Root with the French ambassador in attendance.
Allegheny College invites inquiry for the fall term opening September 15 at Meadville Pennsylvania. The catalogue offers details on the new observatory chapel library and strengthened endowment under President Crawford.
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