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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1908
Page
1
Springfield Alabama races riots escalate after white woman assault. five killed and many wounded as guards from Illinois arrive to quell the violence. Private Klein cleared of wrongdoing in Kankakee incident. Troops establish guard lines around the capitol and arsenal to deter further clashes.
Mohonk Lake New York August 17 Tomorrow evening Rear Admiral Robley D Evans known as Fighting Bob will retire from the United States Navy at age sixty two He is at Mohonk Lake with family and plans for a commemorative celebration with J Edward Simmons presiding Andrew Draper presenting a loving cup Letters from the President and other dignitaries will be read and honored
Arthur Neidlander, 34, and his wife, 19, were found dead Sunday with gunfire in Columbus. The wife allegedly shot inside the grocery, then fell outside after breaking through a door glass. John Newkirk, 30, a painter, is under arrest amid questions about alibi and a stolen cash drawer. Minnesota Democrats set state convention in Minneapolis on Wednesday.
John K. Phelps, distributor, advertises items at Wiedemanns with home phone 1737.
The U S Navy squadron is due at Sydney on Thursday. Cardinal Gibbons has left Rowe for Switzerland with Mer. O Connell, bishop of Washington, accompanying. Santiago Diaz and his two daughters die in lightning strike at El Paso home. Cotton supply totals shown by Hester at 1 846 745 versus 1 956 307 last week. Prohibition candidate E W Chafin to be notified in Chicago Tuesday. National AG convention set for Denver Thursday and Friday. James Sherman to be informed as Republican VP candidate in Utica Tuesday. Foley’s Kidney Remedy claims cure for kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine. Knoefel.
In Vincennes Indiana on August 17 Dr. Alonzo McDowell lost control near Butkne ll embankment causing the car to overturn. The seven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Osterhage and James McDowell seventeen died at the scene. Mrs Osterhage sustained a three place broken arm and internal injuries. Dr McDowell and Mr Osterhage were also injured.
Utica New York August 17 reports that tomorrow Congressmen James Sherman will be officially notified of his Republican nomination for vice president. A nineteen gun salute marks 7 a.m. with a parade through the principal streets two hours later as part of statewide decorations and celebrations.
Frank Conlan of 456 Houston St New York extols Electric Bitters as a grand family medicine for dyspepsia liver complaints and weak kidneys. He claims it regulates digestion purifies the blood and restores vigor to the weak in a guaranteed remedy sold by local pharmacies.
Notice requests subscribers of the Albany Tribune to report irregular and delayed newspaper delivery. Provides two Cumberland Avenue phone numbers and a home contact at 238 Cumberland Avenue.
National Chairman Charles R. Jones announced a vigorous effort for the South Dakota vote for Chafin and Watkins, with October speaking engagements after a conference with South Dakota Prohibition officials. The notice ends with an unrelated advertisement for Foley Kidney Remedy.
Prosecutor Hack denies that people around Arlington tried to suppress facts in the whitecapping affair where John Tribbey was severely beaten. He says public opinion wants the guilty brought to justice, though illness halts the probe. it will be resumed. Also notes the Turkish cabinet loss from Redjeb Pasha’s heart disease death.
In a letter Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine claims Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life and aided throat and lung troubles. The ad touts forty years at the head of throat remedies and pneumonia prevention with a guarantee, sale at Knopfel’s drug store, with a trial bottle free.
Indiana suit filed by the state on relation of Marion county seeks 28000 recovered from former county auditor Cyrus J. Clark for personal use and 6000 in fees for accountants and attorneys. John C. Ruckelshaus and James W. Noel assist the county. American Surety Co. named as defendant. Hearing before Judge Vinson Carter. answer due by Sept. 7.
Jacob Solomon of Gary Indiana sues Harris and Bretsch Gary attorneys along with Thomas Knotts mayor and Officer Jurte for alleged graft in a bribery scheme. Solomon says the lawyers demanded a $209 retainer and split portions with Knotts and Jurte to drop trouble with complaining attorneys. Mayor Knotts calls it a feud and will contest the charges.
Terre Haute Ind Aug 17 With no movement toward settling the dispute between the operators' association and the miners' union almost every bituminous mine in Indiana has halted. Mine owners follow association orders on the checkoff and workers stop when notified of suspensions from headquarters.
In Terre Haute on August 17 four colored prisoners attempted to seize the jailer Mont Casey in the north cellhouse. After a fifteen minute struggle aided by other inmates Casey retained the keys and foiled the escape bid.
Dun's review notes continued irregular trade with pronounced gains in some sections and no improvement in others. Despite the uneven results, the net tone is encouraging and sentiment for the future becomes more confident each week.
St Louis leads the pennant race with an 83 percent mark after two games, while New York trails in the standings. In the second St Louis game, New York faced a decisive defeat. Cincinnati and Brooklyn split results with varied scores and lineups, highlighting shifting momentum across the league.
A woman suffragist spoke at a dinner claiming progress toward voting rights is blocked by male unfairness. The speaker compared male behavior to a harsh husband who kept strict accounts and grumbled nightly. A companion slang line alludes to personal expenses and private pleasure costs.
The Savoy Trio plans a second annul dance at Glenwood Park. Alex Short fined 80 cents by Justice Fogie. Jacmes Metoire and Annie McGlassen wed in county jail. Southern Railway mulls Louisville to Corydon Junction service. Jeffersonville works win a Panama railroad car contract worth 100 each. Edward Beasley fined 13.30 for whipping. second offense. Ella Line funeral held. burial at Wolfe's cemetery near Georgetown. Frank Beck sent to state epileptic village near Newcastle for treatment. Ambrosia King sues Joseph F. King for divorce and alimony. King faces prior assault charge with 600 bond. Rev. B F Onto leaves for Mound Hill to assist Rev. Rupert Foster in meetings. United Brethren at Friendship elect Bert Alexander as S B and delegate to grand lodge. Sisters of the Mysterious Ten elect Florence Alexander as treasurer. William J. Zimmerman sues Montgomery Daggine for 5000 damages for slander. Boone township residents involved. Mies Phoe Lamppin dies at 55 in Corneville leaving three brothers Charles, William, and Frank.
A fragmented health advert from New Albany Indiana cites a private doctor offering cures with no payment upfront. The piece mocks medical promises, warns of fees in general terms, and mentions Pearland Market streets.
The body was moved by Undertaker F A Kraft to the residence of R R W Boardman at Thirteenth and Market Streets for funeral services tomorrow morning. Burial will be at Cave Hill. Clarence Engleman, son of Jefferson Engleman, Georgetown township, died of heart disease in Georgetown. He was thirty five, unmarried, and had been ill for several days while studying medicine in Louisville.
Home helps describe methods for singeing chickens safely using alcohol, drinking from a small pitcher when ill to avoid lifting the head, and using a teapot as a makeshift tube. It advises removing leather grease with benzine or turpentine, washing with egg white, and turning worn tablecloths into soft towels by cutting and hemming.
A famous Camden church in Camp berwell England reopened after restoration. A $40,000 loan secured by Broad Street Presbyterian Church Columbus Ohio funds improvements. Baraca society with over 300,000 members aims to build a $50,000 temple in Syracuse where founder Marshall A Hudson lives. Dunker denomination bicentennial with younger members seeking renewal.
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