22 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
1
The Tribune celebrates Mr Morgan for decades of first prize exhibits at fairs and carnivals. His Great Que Price Clothing and Department Store is famed for men s wear and quality apparel. Congratulations are extended for continued success.
Sheriff Hecken and deputies repelled a posse attempting to serve warrants at the Deluar track in St Louis. Deputies arrested bookmakers and others for gambling violations as the crowd watched. The episode ended with the posse withdrawn and prisoners released as betting continued.
Unclear dispatch from Managua notes no verified actions. The text hints at plans and talks involving generals and movements, but details are absent, leaving readers with speculation about a possible expedition and the state of peace.
A garbled dispatch mix covers European and colonial affairs plus local accidents. It references British troops, German actions, French relations, American protocol, South Africa, and a dynamite accident in Michigan with casualties. Names and places are unclear due to damaged text.
Washington reports from the Census Bureau that the general death rate in the registration area declined to 21.8 per 1,000 in the latest year, an 18 percent drop aided by medical advances and public health measures. In cities 5,000 plus, deaths fell to 21 per 1,000 from 21.6 in 1900, with average age at death near 31.1 years.
Democrats of Des Moines assembled in convention adopted a ticket headed by Governor Thomas J. Philips of Ottumwa and lieutenant governor Ferguson of Logan. John Shurley of Dallas County was named supreme court judge and W. B. Johnstu of Carroll superintendent of schools with A. Brtce of Redford as railway commissioner. The platform reaffirmed the national plan with state planks for taxation law returns, repeal of the inlet liquor law, and a local option license law among others.
Port Huron Michigan Aug 22 The steam yacht George Struher used as a St Clair river ferry sank opposite Port Gra after a collision with the ore carrier George McPougatll. The crowded vessel sank quickly as rowboats and a fleet of rescuers pulled survivors from wreckage, with no confirmed deaths.
Sir Thomas Lipton owner of the Shamarock TL arrived in New York aboard the last train, receiving a cordial American reception. He and his party proceeded to their quarters at Stapleton where the yacht Erin now lies anchored offshore, as Lipton plans a final preparation for the upcoming race.
A report from the Colaplinn revolutionists notes General Uribe requests immediate shipment of additional rifles and cartridges. He calls for rapid-fire gas emplacements from Sap Cristobal to arm his army.
A garbled text passage mentions financial and legal terms alongside a personal testimonial praising Electric Bitters. It references a Bennettsville doctor editor and a claim of cures for stomach and liver troubles with a 50 cent price at a local store. The piece blends misread names, places, and generic product advertising.
Five workers died when a gas explosion struck a Lake Erie water works tunnel near Crib No 3. Mayor Johnson halted all tunneling to tighten safety, with inquiries led by Judge Defenbaugh and a civil engineer from Milwaukee to oversee further construction.
A tank at the Atlantic Ladings plant on Pattuxyunk Avenue ruptured and lit up the area after Monday’s accident. About 100 people including firemen and workers were injured as dripping oil sprayed the streets and sewers, with crews racing to contain the blaze and stop it reaching the river.
Bill Miller a negro shot and killed a negro woman and her daughter and mortally wounded her son on a plantation five miles from Newton Georgia. Miller tried to persuade the woman's daughter to leave with him and, after she refused, attempted to kill the family. He escaped.
Robert Nagler, an Hebrew peddler, was killed yesterday while attacking two women in the home of Osborne Woods. Mrs Atriel Lees and Mrs Grace Woods defended themselves. Lees is under arrest for murder, Woods held as a witness.
The United States snagboat Woodrail towed to the wreck of the City of Gelconda and righted the vessel, leaving the top of the hurricane reef above water near the bank. The wreck is described as bad and authorities expect the remaining bodies to be recovered today.
Ex Judge Gardiner of Washington Daviess county visits the Grand hotel and discusses the second district race saying Miers will likely secure the Democratic nomination and Robert Wo Mters has the strongest bid. Gardiner also backs Judge Baker for the U S circuit bench. Colonel Roberts urges Indiana be split into two federal districts due to growing population and rail expansion. James Stutesman vows to seek the Republican secretary of state nomination. Powell of Madison hints at his brother Nathan’s possible bid and Durbin’s wealth and wife Mrs. Durbin noted for curio collecting.
In Joliet on August 22 the striking steel workers held a joint conference. Although no official statement emerged, persistent rumors indicate the men may soon resume work.
A. HL. Davis of Mt. Sterling Indiana reports a two year kidney trouble cured by two one dollar bottles of Foury’s KIDNEY Coke. The note says the druggist recommends it as a permanent cure.
Pittsburg Aug 22 President Theodore J Shaffer of the Amalgamated association says he has plans to end the great steel strike by creating a crisis to force settlement with the steel corporation. Details remain secret as managers move to reopen properties while unions hold firm.
Fish and Game Commissioner of Arizona Ange 22 was found dead in the Mongolian mountains near Flagstaff after a bear attack. Authorities say he was torn to pieces by a bear while reportedly attempting to kill it, ending a lengthy search for the missing official.
Police probe a fatal assault in Goshen Indiana after 21 year old John Schmacker is run over by a Baltimore and Ohio train. He says two robbers stole pennies and threw him from the train while his cousin Jacob Schmacker 18 says four men attacked both. Developments expected as investigators review the case.
In a Farmersburg game an enraged player Marcellus Forbes struck umpire Ora Jennings with a half bat, fracturing his skull. Jennings, son of a local businessman, is in alarming condition with no recovery expected. Forbes, an ex convict, is under arrest for attempted slaughter in Vigo county history.
In Fort Wayne Indiana on August 22 Corne lus Sweeney a young boy touched a live wire hanging from an electric light pole and was rendered unconscious. Reverend Cooper of St Pauls M E church attempted to pull him away and also became unconscious before rescuers freed them. Both survived with severe shock but were expected to recover.
Greensburg August 22 A mystery surrounds the sudden disappearance of 17 year old Maud Lewis who came with her parents from Sandusky to a street carnival. She did not meet her family as planned and searches fail to find a trace. Authorities trace carnival shows hoping to locate her.
John Haynes, a farmer near Anderson, woke to find a bench overturned on his porch and four men attempting to enter. He grabbed $280 from a sack, fled through a window, and sought refuge at a neighbor's house. The intruders fled after being alerted.
Joseph Hestler, 35, a section hand for the Southern Railway, was killed while walking along the tracks near Princeton. He failed to heed the train’s approach and was fatally struck, his body found east of town.
Frankfort Aug 22 press reports say L B Hartley brakeman on the Lake Erie and Western railroad was instantly killed near Mulberry. The exact cause of death is unclear but it is presumed he slept and fell from the top of the box car he was riding.
Knightstown Indiana confirms a memorial fountain will be built by the fire department costing 800 dollars to honor two firemen killed at the Mason Temple two years ago.
Auburn Indiana reading notes report Geo Coates son of Worth Coates of Butler died from injuries after falling on a pitchfork yesterday. The boy was 15 years old and had left his home to cross the blue sea.
Direct from our distillery four full quart bottles of Belle of Nelson Pure Rye Whiskey priced at 82.00 with express charges paid and risk-free return. If unsatisfied return at our expense for a full refund and send 1.50 after delivery. Free gold rimmed glass and corkscrew with each order.
The report lists prices for grain and livestock with mixed shifts for August 21 including No 2 red weak and No 2 mined steady. Cattle and hog prices show weakness and steadiness, while lambs fetch higher bids. A note reports President’s Day events in Buffalo with Director-General Buchananti arriving from Philadelphia to arrange housing for cabinet members and other dignitaries, including a special Pennsylvania Railroad train set aside for their use.
Wheat prices vary in Louisville and Cincinnati reports with No 2 red and mixed futures. Cattle, hogs and sheep exhibit mixed to steady pricing across Chicago New York and East Baltimore markets, with standout figures from Louisville and Cincinnati auctions.
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs Mra S P Whittaker long suffered chrome bronchial trouble. Her husband credits Dr King's New Discovery with curing her and their granddaughter of whooping cough. Ad promotes the medicine as a cure for coughs colds laryngitis bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles with guaranteed bottles.
The Matin reports Cassard, a French second class riser, began for Twa Ish waters yesterday as a naval division prepares to follow.
Marton Indiana August 22 Mrs Lizzie Bacon the wife of David Bacon of Ges City committed death by her own action drinking carbolic acid in a probable case of suicide authorities reported today
Sleeping cars operate from Louisville to Northern Michigan resorts via the Pennsylvania Short Lines and G R Railway for the season. The through cars leave Louisville at 4 p m daily and reach Petoa key Traverse City Bay View Harbor Springs Mackinaw City with the steamer to Mackinac Island at noon. Tourist tickets to Michigan resorts from Louisville and Cincinnati may be obtained at connecting railways in the South. For information contact CO H Hagerty D P Agt Louisville Ry.
Cleveland bound trip arranged by Sanderson Post No 191 with B & OU R for Sept 10 to 11 leaving New Albany at 5 55 p m Monday Sept 9 via special train from Vincennes street depot with through sleepers and dining car to Cincinnati then Cleveland. Rates from New Albany 73 30 with return by Oct 5 and early signups urged for accommodations. Also note summer tourdate and sleeping car service Louisville to Northern Michigan via Pennsylvania Short Lines with details by H Hagerty and CoH Hagerty.
Callan agents announce excursions to Colorado Utah South Dakota and Minneapolis with return via Buffalo and stopover at Pan Aduebecan Exhibition. Tickets go on sale July 1 at principal Pennsylvania Lines offices.
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