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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
1
A Canada wide strike by railway mechanics and allied workers shuts down the Canadian Pacific system. About 12,409 men quit, with Montreal and Winnipeg among the hard hit, delaying schedules while committees form and talks with the company continue amid arbitration disputes.
Officials of the Canadian Pacific railway refuse to comment beyond confirming the board of arbitration under the Lemieux law approved its award. Ottawa’s labor department will take no further action as conciliation has failed. Government likely remains silent until violence occurs, which is considered unlikely.
Fire destroyed six bonded whisky warehouses at Greenbaum Brothers distillery in Midway Kentucky. Forty seven thousand barrels burned, with estimated losses at 204000 dollars and rising. Burning warehouses sent whisky flooding Elkhorn Creek, igniting a fiery stream downstream.
Paris reports the cabinet decided not to attempt dissolution of the General Federation of Labor. The move rests on the federation being legally constituted despite its recent activities.
Dramatic end to Count Zeppelin's endurance airship near Echterdingen as repairs triggered by bad weather and mechanical faults led to a gusty crash. The forward motor exploded, flames raced along the gas bag, and the vessel collapsed in a field watched by about 10 000 spectators. Zeppelin departs to Friedrichshafen, promising another balloon.
Indianapolis August 6 John McGregor was found not guilty by a Marion county jury after a full hearing. The courtroom was filled with supporters including many women as the verdict was announced. McGregor said he was confident from the start there could be no other verdict and voiced satisfaction at vindication.
Lafayette Indiana August 6 Professor Howard Edwin Enders zoology instructor at Purdue University is defendant in a libel suit filed in Marion City Court by Dr Hervin T W Roop dean of Indiana Central University Indianapolis Roop seeks 350000 damages alleging Enders libeled him to the Indiana Central University board on June 11 and excerpts from a letter attributed to Enders are included in the complaint Once both men studied at Lebanon Valley College in Pennsylvania.
Newcastle Indiana August 6 County Coroner Hiatt probes the death by own action of Frank Litzenberger a prominent Middletown businessman. Investigators seek any cause for the act visiting Indianapolis to track Litzenberger movements the day he returned home and took his life. No definite motive has emerged beyond a possible breakdown under business pressure and friends remain mystified.
The attorneys for Ray Lamphere in the murder indictments on the Gunness farm said a bail admission would be sought. The defense will press to gain Lamphere's release from jail on bail or via a writ of habeas corpus.
William Higgins a railway engineer and chauffeur for Dr G W Pirtle died after swallowing poison in a private crisis. The self destructive act shocks Carlisle Ind with no known motive or cause.
Walter Dahlen, 21, was instantly killed near Clinton Indiana when he tried to board a moving coal train from Crown Hill mine No. 2. His skull was crushed and an arm severed under the wheels.
In Bedford Indiana on August 6 a storm caused lightning to strike the road where John Browning, a well known citizen near Leesville, was seated in a gravel hauling task, killing him instantly.
Elkhart Indiana August 6 Gerry a thirteen year old boy son of Jerry Johnson near the city died from injuries after being knocked down by a runaway team he attempted to halt in a wheat field.
Residents in southern Kosciusko County plan a bear hunt after a live drain bear was found in a camp in Clay township on August 6 in Warsen Indiana.
The column lists current standings with teams and records, plus game scores from multiple venues. It notes results at St Louis New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit and other sites with pitcher batteries and final tallies, reflecting wins losses and “PCT” style figures.
M De Reus once Netherlands minister to Venezuela and recently expelled by President Castro departed Willemstad on the inter-colonial steamer Christiansted bound for Trinidad aiming to reach Europe via a Royal Mall steamer.
Advertisement asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy cures all kidney or bladder troubles not beyond medical reach. Quoted endorsement from QO. D. Knoefel appears in the claim, prompting skepticism about the product's effectiveness and medical validity.
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio started aeroplane flights in Lemans France during a test day. The American aviator aims to demonstrate controlled air travel and advances in flight technology.
Douglas Arizona August 6 William F Downing once with the Stiles Alvord gang killed in his Wilcox saloon by Arizona Ranger William Speed Speed tried to serve Downing with a warrant when Downing reportedly drew a gun and Speed fired no further details given two men involved one a ranger and an outlaw longstanding southern Arizona era violence ended by a fatal shooting
Topeka Kansas reports indicate W R Stubbs will secure the Republican nomination for governor and J J Bristow will win the U S Senate race following Tuesday primaries. Early tallies show Stubbs with an overwhelming lead and Bristow’s election all but certain.
Mr. Frank Conlan of 486 Houston St New York commends Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver complications. He says it regulates digestion purifies blood and renews vigor for the weak and debilitated. Sold under guarantee at Charles Kuone drug store for 50 cents.
Judge Taft presents a detailed National Party platform in his nomination acceptance, outlining Rooseveltian policies on rail regulation, anti trust reform, tariffs, labor rights, currency, postal savings banks, Philippines governance, campaign finance openness, and bank deposit guarantees. The piece argues Taft explains and defends the platform with clear reasoning.
Alpha Lodge to hold a cache tonight at Fairmont Park. Fire department alert at midnight for a blaze behind New Albany Ice Company on East Fourth Street. B M Sweeney bids for Boonville sewer contract estimated near 50000 dollars. award pending council decision on concrete or brick. Thomas Walklate, arrested for horse theft, is sought in Clarksville and Pensacola for further crooked work.
Washington Aug 6 Captain Baldwin staged a new Allegible balloonet at Fort Mier. Curtiss handled planes and motor as speed rose and a seven mile breeze tested control. The craft pitched and rolled, yet the planes corrected, landing within a hundred feet of the tent after eight minutes. Curtiss put speed estimates at from ten to twenty miles per hour depending on wind.
Naples Maine resident Leater M Nelson writes that Dr King's New Discovery saved his life and remains a trusted remedy for throat and lung complaints. The letter notes forty years of prominence for the medicine as a pneumonia preventive and healer of lung issues, sold with a guarantee at Chas D Knoefel's drugstore with a trial bottle offer.
Judge Alton B. Parker Democratic candidate for president in 1904 spoke for Bryan and Kern to about 2000 listeners at Temple auditorium in Los Angeles on August 5 1904.
Edward H. Harriman travels to his summer camp in the Siskiyou region of southern Oregon. The text also notes public appeals for campaign contributions and press distribution for Mr Bryan's acceptance speech. James Kehoe has been nominated for Congress representing Kentucky's Ninth District. Texas health department enforces a strict yellow fever quarantine against Mexico.
Latest returns from rural counties reduce Wilkun S Cowherd's Democratic governor lead but St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph report. He holds a 22010 vote plurality over David A Mall. Hadley is sole Republican candidate.
Purdue University will send its most extensive exhibit to the State Fair directed by Prof G I Christie. The display will feature results from Purdue experiments with daily demonstrations on spraying mixtures stock judging seed selection and dairy practices including practical butter making. A university reunion for alumni will be held Thursday September 10 with President Stone and Dean Skinner present.
Constantinople Aug Said Pasha the grand vizier and the newly formed ministry have resigned The sultan accepted the resignations and may appoint Kiamil Pasha to form a ministry Mehmed Ali Hey minister to the United States has been relieved His father Izzet Bey once adviser fled on the steamer Marta Fehmi Pasha former president of the council of state was lynched at Yenishah Brusa area Memdah Pasha Hassan Rami Pasha and Rechide Pasha ex ministers were brought to the police ministry amid jeers and hisses of the populace
The report lists grain and livestock quotes across cities including Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York and East Buffalo with Wheat No 2 red Corn Oats and various livestock prices. Receipts show hogs cattle sheep and horses at specific ranges and prices vary by market.
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