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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1912
Page
1
Prince Katsura of Japan emerges as a dominant former premier shaping Far East policy. Reports detail his influence on regional diplomacy and the posture of Japan toward neighboring powers in the early 20th century.
St. Petersburg notes say Russia and Japan will act together in the far east amid moves in China and Manchuria. The two ex-adversaries aim to partition Manchuria and outer Mongolia and establish control in China, reducing neutral options like Knox’s railway plan. American officials report high-level pressure and ciphered telegrams as policy tightens.
John Knecht age 38 a famed Blackford county sheep shearer and father of seven children died by self poisoning in Hartford City on August 15 after becoming despondent.
A son born to Mrs John Jacob Astor. the dowager duchess of Genoa, grandmother to King Victor Emmanuel, dies. Jack Johnson signs for a Sept 25 bout with Joe Jeannette in New York. One Round Hogan versus Willie Ritchie in San Francisco canceled due to illness. Senate repasses pension bill with abolition of pension agencies by Jan 31 1913. James P Goodrich to join New York office of Republican national committee. Estate of Frank Work valued at $14 228 808 in probate. Senate passes army appropriation bill around 94 million, about 6 million above House. Albert Twyford of Vichy said to have gambled heavily and owed hotel bill. Democrats caucus pledges amendment for naval bill to build one battleship. William B McMaster, vice consul at Cartagena, killed while hunting after earlier attack during a confrontation.
Governor Wilson declines Indianapolis participation to attend his running mate Governor Marshall at a Trenton fair function and limit public appearances to New Jersey events and non partisan gatherings elsewhere. He will not miss key duties as governor and Democratic nominee.
President Taft vetoes the steel bill, arguing it lacks tariff board reports and raising revenue rather than protecting industry. House quickly repasses the vetoed measure by 173 to 8% after its return from the White House. In New York, John Christopher Gillet, a globe trotter and artist, marries today at age 76 to Mrs. Rachie Kendall, age 71, both grandmothers.
Rochester Indiana August 15 Engineers Brown and Haggerty of the Erie railroad rescued Fred and Edna Drake fourteen and sixteen years old and Ruth Copeland aged twelve from Lake Manitou near here after their boat capsized in fifty feet of water.
Observations from Weather Bureau stations show varying conditions at 8 p m yesterday. New York 77 with partly cloudy skies. Boston 78. Denver 84 with clouds. San Francisco 56 clear. St Paul 58 clear. Chicago 79 cloudy. Indianapolis 79 clear. St Louis 82 partly cloudy. New Orleans 82 cloudy. Washington 80 cloudy with fair conditions.
Frank R. Miller is named as a nominee reporter for the Indiana Progressive ticket seeking a seat in the state Supreme Court. The report notes Miller’s background and party alignment as part of the ticket lineup.
Confederate rebels assemble near Paso Massieah to challenge U S forces. Lieutenant tlight and bombardment occur as Major Rice commands Third Cavalry to deter attempts to cross the line. General Z Sieser leads the department and warns of potential retaliation.
Conferees reached agreement on a plan to fund the Panama Canal and related railroad and canal improvements. The deal, sent to the president, signals significant but imperfect changes amid ongoing talks on roadbed ownership and related infrastructure questions.
Major league sections list interleague results and lineups with teams such as Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago New York and Detroit. American Association standings show Indianapolis Kansas City Columbus Minneapolis Toledo Louisville and St Paul with scores and key pitchers noted.
A Terre Haute line limited interurban crashed into an open switch four miles west of Greenmeagle Indiana killing motorman Walter B. L. Fritsche of Indianapolis and injuring ten passengers seriously including Robert Davis and Pansy Osborne. The wreck occurred at about forty five miles per hour as workers installing a block signal left the switch open.
George W Ford, proprietor of an Indianapolis saloon, reported two men missing along with about 1300 dollars. Ford told Central police he pursued Charles Seaman, armed with a warrant for grand larceny, after Seaman allegedly cashed checks and fled with the money. The saloon safe was found open with the cash missing. Seaman hailed from Martinsville, Indiana.
Dr. R. E. Doolittle has been selected as the country’s new food expert by the American Press Association. The chemist from Innabell Hall succeeds former appointee Dr. Places W. Wiley. The announcement highlights Doolittle’s extensive work in pool chemistry and his role in national food policy.
Testimony in Washington reveals discrepancies over Harriman’s 240000 campaign gifts to the Republican national committee and how much reached state committees. Odell says 200000 went to him via Bliss while Cortelyou cites a smaller total. Roosevelt allegedly was briefed on New York state concerns.
Grain and livestock prices listed for wheat corn hay and cattle across Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and other exchanges with figures for No 2 red No 2 white and various grades plus receipts of cattle and sheep and notes on hog prices and lambs. Includes Toledo September wheat and futures style pricing with scattered figures and approximate ranges.
Fragmented OCR text presents Dr. T. J. Headlee invited to become state entomologist of New Jersey. The document then digresses into garbled questions on agriculture, science topics, and nonsensical prompts, with no clear date or organization consistently identifiable.
An unnamed man from Sear Heeledle Florida died after sleeping on a railroad track as a fast express struck him. The piece warns readers to avoid danger from negligence and touts Dr Ring's New Discovery as a cure for coughs and lung fragility. A testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas notes weight gain after using the remedy. Trial bottle offered by Knoefer Drug Co.
The article explains how pain in different areas can originate from distant organs such as the knee from a hip issue or shoulder blade pain from liver problems. It notes stomach disorders can cause head or toe pain and that swallowing soda can ease a cramp, while dental issues trigger facial neuralgic pains and headaches may stem from hidden kidney issues.
The tale recounts Mr McDougall and two Scotsmen whose boastful, arrogant conduct provokes neighborly ire. The minister preaches a scathing sermon aimed at vanity, drawing a packed church and mixed feelings as the proud man leaves, asking the elders for feedback.
An Australian report warns of sheep developing carnivorous habits attacking other animals and rabbits. It notes potential digestive and nervous symptoms but touts Electric Bitters as a cure, citing a Tennessee testimonial and advertising Knoefel Drug Co. for 50 cent bottles.
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