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Newspaper
Indiana Evening Gazette
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
An early 20th century health note warns that uric and rheumatic acids attack the heart and urges internal treatment. It promotes Urio-O as the cure, claiming it clears deposits, improves kidney function, and relieves rheumatism, with trials and purchases via The South Drug Co. in Syracuse and endorsements in Indiana.
Reports from Rome and London claim the Duke of the Abruzzi plans marriage to Misa Elkins, with the Italian king expected to grant royal status to the bride and potential succession rights for their children. Washington coverage notes Elkins visitors at a luncheon including Katherine Elkins and others.
In Washington on March 20 Speaker Cannon and Vice President Fairbanks heard a delegation led by Samuel Gompers urge Congress to pass an employers liability act. The memorial, Labor’s protest to Congress, condemns Supreme Court rulings applying the Sherman act to workers, calls for curbing court power, and demands swift action to safeguard workers rights and protections.
An old style ad touts Tonsiline as a antiseptic remedy for sore throats. It claims quick relief after the first dose and states a few doses cure. Distributed by The Tonsiline Co. Canton Ohio, bottles priced 25 and 60 cents.
A labor memorial asks Congress for swift remedies to worker grievances and calls for reforms including injunction regulation, the Employers Liability bill, and extending the eight hour law to all government workers and contractors. It warns that inaction may trigger violent protest and holds the ruling party accountable for delay.
Closing quotations on the Chicago Board of Trade as reported by W A Hawilton Nos 17 and 18 Marshall Building. The list includes names of many railroads and manufacturing firms such as Great Western, Colorado Fuel, Distillers, Reading, Iron, Sugar, Rubber, Steel and several Pacific and Midwestern lines.
New York March 20 The state committee voted almost solidly for an uninstructed delegation to the national convention. One voice opposed Charles P Williams of Lyons who drew support for William J Bryan. The text urges electors to choose the strongest and ablest men unfettered by instructions to the convention.
In Port Huron Michigan state officials allege United Home Protectors' Fraternity officials misused funds totaling over 76000. Supreme Secretary WW L Wilson faces embezzlement charges amid revelations of risky investments in rail and oil stocks. Fraternity appoints investigators and seeks a receiver as insolvency looms. Wilson confesses under trustees' questioning.
West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Ohio forecast fair Friday and Saturday with warmth on Saturday. Local wheat futures rose on reports of green bugs in the Southwest and strong coarse grain. May wheat up 4 1 2 cents, corn and oats also higher. Pittsburg market quotes No 2 yellow corn around 70 71 cents, hay prices up to 17 dollars, eggs and dairy prices mixed, cattle and lamb markets steady to higher with primes around 5.9 to 6.6 dollars and lambs near 5.5 to 8 dollars.
Indiana business directory item for Artistic Tailor Chas H Miller promises satisfaction guaranteed with custom-made stunts and free citywide delivery from Madill Son at 1142 Philadelphia Street. Appleby Peterson quotes beating prices on hardware paints oils glass and related items.
A collage of small ads lists laundry pickup from M J Hedden and Brace Bros Cleaners, a fish and meat shop run by Bath and Sons, and a general store offering butter eggs and poultry. Also advertised are second hand sewing machines organs pianos and musical goods, plus newspaper advertising space.
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