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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
1
Winnipeg reports the British Columbia blazes have killed 125 people and destroyed 8 million in property. Refugees from Crow's Nest flee to Cranbrook as fires encroach on Michel and Fernie, with many missing and bodies arriving daily.
Vancouver reports indicate Fernie’s destruction may exceed 10 million dollars with at least 200 dead, a figure likely to rise toward 400. Relief arrives from Vancouver Winnipeg and other centers as refugees stream to Nelson and Cranbrook for aid amid dire conditions.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier replies to Cranbrook requests for help by directing General MacDonald to place militia tents and military blankets in British Columbia at fire sufferers disposal. Provincial militia authorities are ordered to assist distribution and help those left homeless. The cabinet will consider further aid.
Spokane's prompt response reaches the Fernie fire region with relief for Cranbrook where over 2,600 are cared for. The first Spokane car arrives with tents clothing and food. A special car carries 3000 loaves of bread 150 gallons of milk and more supplies. At a mass meeting over $15000 was subscribed in half an hour.
Thousands of Pythians gathered in Boston for the twenty eighth supreme judge convention the biennial encampment of the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters annual meeting. The Uniform Bank parade was the day’s key event as Camp Joseph Lyon on Franklin field housed a canvas city of about 2500 tents for guests.
George A. Pettibone, longtime Western Federation of Miners leader linked by charges to the Steunenberg murder case, died at St. Joseph hospital in Denver after cancer operation. He had been ill since his Idaho penitentiary confinement and was acquitted at the Boise trials. He leaves a widow.
A massive fire in Chicago destroyed Burlington Elevators B and F and the dock transfer warehouse, damaging 100 boxcars. Armour & Co. valued grain losses at 700000 with total losses around 1000000. The blaze began in the Burlington warehouse likely from a cigarette near chemicals, forcing vast water streams from multiple companies to shield nearby structures.
Commander William J. Maxwell of the gunboat Marietta reports from Celba Honduras that conditions are quiet. Consular offices with exequatures canceled by President Vila remain ashore and have not needed refuge aboard the gunboat.
Washington August 4 The attorney general upholds the treasury department in its view that packages of distilled spirits produced at distilleries not under restraining orders must be marked under regulations effective July 1 last.
Three men were killed by an explosion at a Hazleton Pennsylvania stone-crushing plant. The president reinstates eight West Point cadets dismissed for hazing. Three die and three are injured in a Burlingame California auto crash. Taft consents to speeches via talking machines. Don Jose Domingo Obaldia named Panama president. Syrian colony leaders in New York push plan to gift Turkey a modern battleship. Henry Farman makes three successful flights at Brighton Beach racecourse. Crop damage sparks heavy buying on the Chicago board of trade boosting cereals. Nat Emerson defends Western tennis title at Kenwood Country Club in Chicago.
Havana reports show unclear results from provincial and municipal votes with strong Conservative gains and weak Zagista Miguelista showings. City canvassing is chaotic with late or improper returns and a Regia protest prompting possible new election. Despite tensions, fraud accusations are low as voters were widely deemed to have been counted fairly.
A large Fort Mier crowd in Washington watched Captain Thos S Baldwin prepare a preliminary flight of his military dirigible. Adjustments would take time and risking an accident was deemed unacceptable, so the trial was postponed to today.
Roy C. Woods a Wells ton real estate dealer and Republican candidate for St Louis County public administrator shot Alexander Steube a Wellston butcher on the eve of the state primary. Woods was then fatally shot by an unknown assailant about 12:45 a.m. with police seeking clues.
The Chicago Golden State Limited westbound from Chicago to Los Angeles struck a broker rail at Hado Station forty miles east of Benson, causing two rear Pullman coaches to derail and injuring eighteen passengers. One person reportedly survived without a fatality.
The monthly debt report shows the total public debt at the end of July 31 reaching 958,800,888 dollars after subtracting cash in the treasury. The month saw an increase of 980,077,414 dollars in debt.
Baseball standings show Boston and Chicago leading in a tense pennant race. Batteries and line scores highlight Pittsburg Philadelphia Louisville Kansas City Indianapolis Milwaukee Columbus and Minneapolis efforts, with scattered runs and errors across multiple games.
Martin H. Rice of Indianapolis died Monday afternoon on an interurban car near Tipton after a heart attack. He was 79 and long served as treasurer of the Indiana grand lodge of Masons and published the Masonic Advocate.
Detroit August 4 The condition of L. T. Burnham a Chicago civil engineer noted for tall buildings remains practically unchanged He is semi conscious and his physician says he has a fair chance of recovery after being injured when he fell from a streetcar in Detroit Michigan
An advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy will stop irregularities and cure kidney or bladder trouble within reach of medicine, attributed to Dr Knoefel.
Hayes of W. J. Hayes & Son was discharged by Judge Strimple after a hearing on alleged conspiracy to illegally obtain $105,000 in West New York bonds. The court found he was not in New Jersey on December 18, but was in Cleveland, thus proving the alibi.
Princeton Ind Aug 4 Jonathan Catt a wealthy farmer southeast of town died from injuries after being kicked by a mule authorities report the incident occurred on his farm as he tended to stock leaving the community shocked by the unexpected death
Mr. Frank Conlen of New York lauds Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver issues and for back and kidney weakness. The remedy claims to regulate digestion purify blood and renew vigor for both sexes, sold at Obas. D. Knoe fel s drug store for 50 cents under guarantee.
Marion Indiana reports Rev Edward E Planett a Presbyterian minister deemed insane after visiting homes and offering to raise the dead through prayer. A former Hanover College student and poet, Planett showed signs of breakdown four months ago and is now under care with wife and two children in Los Angeles.
The new horse barn at the state fair offers show horses a larger space than the livestock pavilion with modern amenities for animals and visitors, reflecting a rebuilding era.
The State Board of Agriculture funds a new 394 stall horse barn at the Indiana State Fair grounds with a 40,000 dollar cost and a September 1 completion target. It features wide aisles, visibility for visitors, and connects by a 20-foot cement walk to the livestock pavilion. The project marks a broader rebuilding effort including paving and new pavilions. Brewers labeled as promoters of saloons are accused of corrupting politics and seeking to influence Indiana’s legislature against local option measures.
The Canadians accorded Field Marshal Lord Roberts a warm welcome in Quebec for the Champlain tercentenary. Veterans who served under him in South Africa gathered, praising his long career and modest stature. Roberts, famed for his Victoria Cross, is nearing seventy six and remains a symbol of military esteem in Britain.
Health ad prompts readers to consult a physician about Ayer's Sarsaparilla for pale children with thin blood and weak nerves. It suggests asking the doctor about its use to support general health and vitality.
In Laporte Indiana a half dug grave on Dr Bowells farm yielded a badly decomposed well dressed man about forty with a Panama hat patent leather shoes and nearly new clothing. Coroner says he was shot through the head and a Minneapolis farm paper was found in his coat. Identification may be possible by facial recognition.
Kokomo Indiana August 4 Prosecutor J F Cooper refuses to proceed with arresting delinquents after furnishing forty names of poll tax delinquents and demanding the full county list from County Treasurer Glen Lindley. He says acting now would punish a few while the many should be dealt with and will confer with Attorney General Kingham before taking steps.
Carlisle Indiana August 4 burglars entered the home of Silas Wilson treasurer of the Pleasantville I O O F lodge and stole two hundred twelve dollars fifty cents from under the mattress Wilson had concealed lodge funds there while he and his family were away burglary reported by Wilson the amount stolen and method described
In Anderson Indiana on August 4 William Lowman aged twenty one pleaded guilty to burglary within six hours of arrest for attempting to break into the Gedge residence. He admitted robbing several homes and was sentenced to ten to twenty years in prison.
The National Rendering company plant at Glebe station near Hammond Indiana was destroyed by fire. Loss pegged at 250000 dollars. Two hundred workers lose their jobs. Night watchman James McKee was trapped in flames and died.
Mrs Lucy Waters aged 56 wife of Richard Waters is dead from burns suffered while attempting to light a kitchen stove with coal oil. Waters, who tried to aid his wife, was severely burned on hands and face.
Frankfort Indiana August 4 two foreigners identified as Charles Polav and Kanol Knaysowoki were killed when struck by a Monon train at the A N Daywitt crossing three miles north of Frankfort authorities said.
A newspaper feature contrasts Japanese views on enduring love with a Brittany folk tale. An elderly vendor tests a tourist with a ring price, arguing a true sweetheart would pay more and a wife would be the real value, highlighting gender and cultural contrasts.
Monon railroad announces $5.00 excursion tickets to Michigan City and return for August 1, valid ten days. Information available from Monon depot. Fleet movements near Suva Fiji report. wireless communications planned nightly as Atlantic fleet nears Auckland.
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock market reports list Wheat No 3 red No 2 corn oats and hay prices with mised and mixed grades. Cattle hogs sheep and lambs are priced across markets in Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo with receipts noted and a testimonial praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds.
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