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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1906
Page
1
Reports from Santiago and Valparaiso detail a severe earthquake with martial law in Valparaiso, thousands dead or missing, and hundreds of millions in damages. Relief efforts surge as troops restore order, aid pours in from Buenos Aires and Iquique, and the city mourns while rebuilding begins.
In Colusa California on August 21 1919 Paul O Stensland former president of the Milwaukee Avenue State Bank of Chicago was reportedly seen hiding as a well dressed stranger at the Hotel Riverside. John Hartog Colusa county chamber of commerce manager noted the man resembled Stensland but was clean shaven and used the name H Smith likely indicating disguise.
Warsaw reports twenty eight arrests tied to the April attempt on Governor General Skallon. The governor general suffered a nervous shock and possible paralysis after three bombs exploded nearby. In the Aug. 15 massacre, 63 civilians died or were wounded, 45 of them Jews, and among five arrested for shooting policemen four were Jews.
Community members suffer kidney issues and may avoid fatal outcomes by using Foley's Kidney Care sold by O D Knoofe.
Report of Corydon Fair races with other news from Charlotte and Columbus. Three Italian laborers die and fifteen injured when an engine backs into a work train while workers dine on Michigan Central railroad line. In South Carolina, "Bob" Ethridge is shot to death by a white father after an attempted assault.
Colonel Royston's 3000 levies including 1500 from Zumaland assaulted the irreconcilable natives at dawn. The clash began as dawn broke over Krantzkop in Natal on August 21.
H L Stanley of Bruno proclaims his wife's health restored after five years of coughs and lung bleeding. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, noting improvement after one bottle and complete cure after twelve. Trial bottle offered. money back guarantee at Obas D Knoefel's drugstore.
The Republican Congressional Convention for the Third District of Indiana will be held at New Albany at 1 p m on Thursday August 33 1906 to nominate a candidate for congress. County apportionment and total vote details are listed but severely garbled in the text.
The Illinois Democratic state convention at Peoria will endorse William J. Bryan as the presidential candidate. Delegates are split between Sullivan supporters and Bryan backers, with a potential floor clash over a resolution referencing Roger C. Sullivan and his national committeeman role.
Public health ad copy promises relief from rheumatism lameness and sciatica through unnamed preparations. The text warns against false claims and urges readers to seek proven remedies from physicians or druggists, though specifics are unclear.
Reports from Samar describe the Pulajanes insurrection nearly stamped out while Chicago wheat gains due to spring crop damage. Cronstadt sees executions for August mutiny, and a train wreck at Wapakoneta kills three. A police shooting in Columbus ends in death. World events include Greek Bulgarian arrests, Spanish royals returning from England, arms import bans in Russia, and Cronstadt officers resigning over court martial sentences.
An 19th century health remedy claim states Foley's Kidney Cure will cure diseases from disordered kidneys or bladder. Sold by O D Kuocefel, offering a period tonality of patent medicine marketing.
Readable items report a baby show at Corydon Fair on August 29 with results from several matches and locations including Cincinnati Boston Chiaco Pittshurs St. Louis Minneapolis Columbus New York and Milwaukee. Also dated August 21 Tammany Hall leader Charles F Murphy backs Jeremiah for governor. a steamer, the Manchuria, ran aground near Rabbit Island with all passengers saved.
Springfield Aug 21 The Illinois Republican state convention is to endorse Speaker Joseph G Cannon as the 1908 presidential nominee. A resolution backing his candidacy will be presented amid united party support. Senator Shelby M Cullom will be endorsed for re election to the United States Senate with no other names likely for the post. The convention will also choose a state treasurer superintendent of public instruction and three state university trustees.
In Columbus on August 21, delegates to the state Democratic convention rally around the Pattison era platform formed after Governor Pattison’s death three months prior. Rival leaders seek to block any shift from Pattison principles as the convention opens tonight with Mayor possibly weighing in.
Telegrams from Shusha report Tartars from Matey attacked marching Cossacks, killing four and firing on rescuers. Cossacks destroyed the Tartars' village. Also noted is Rev. J. O. Warren of Sharon Baptist Church praising Electric Bitters as a cure for back and joint pain after weeks of weakness.
Jeffersonville Ind Aug 21 School will reopen at the Indiana reformatory in early September with a larger program. About 290 students entered last year and this year space accommodates 300 at once with morning and afternoon classes. The program adds a late afternoon fifty minute class for focused attention, six assistants plus the superintendent Prof George B Asbury. The school divides into arithmetic and language with special leaflets printed in house. Educational levels among 230 convicts last year ranged from illiterate to high school with six college attendees in 1901 1902.
Indianapolis Aug 21 three events marked Fort Benjamin Harrison great military day The main highlight was Vice President Fairbanks review in the afternoon Morning saw a clash along Failcreek as Browns and Blues fought over rail protection Pay distribution to Indiana national guard drew 2000 members crowds packed the review field and a nineteen gun salute greeted the VP at General Carters headquarters.
The funeral of Dr. W O Vance was held this afternoon at Second Baptist Church with Rev St Manuel leading services under the auspices of local fraternal orders. The gathering was largely attended with many attendees from Louisville and abundant floral memorials. Agnes Mabel Jones, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Jones of 1507 East Water Street, has been missing since yesterday morning and is not yet located. Her father described her as retiring and with no known young suitors. she wore a black skirt and white waist when she left home and had no hat.
Clinton Atkins and Henry Doyle face assault trials tomorrow before Judge Paris with Patrolmen Starr Seery and Jasper involved. Adam Clark and Timothy Reardon duel on liquor and wife whipping charges, with Clark set for Thursday and Reardon fined 20. John Hodge acquitted on liquor offense. Harry Rees to have a hearing tomorrow before Justice Fogle for a provocation charge. Thomas Dixon to get a hearing tomorrow morning before City Judge Parin on assault case.
Scribner's Magazine features a new serial by John Fox Jr author of The Little Shepherd of Kingdom Come. The story titled A Kingdom of the Cumberland centers on a Northern heroine Datell with action in the Gap and the mountains.
A New England city hosts a diverse system of schools for every citizen group including mechanics mothers and non English speakers. Maris Melius writes in Everybody's Magazine September issue about this inspiring experiment and future education prophecy.
The article outlines plans to attend Corydon Fair next week. It mentions various unclear figures and names, with cryptic remarks about justice and weather related consequences.
Notice to subscribers requests timely paper receipt and identifies the Tribune Company contact details while mentioning Cumberland 391 and home delivery.
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