24 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1901
Page
1
Pittsburgh August 21 summary of the steel strike reports mixed progress. Strikers claim new units started, while management denies such statements. Across Pennsylvania mills report closures or partial operation with assurances of future starts as talks continue behind closed doors.
At the Jabor conference Prof Jenks suggested conveying to M. Schovan, president of the Steel corporation, that a settlement could be reached if Amalgamated Association officials sign the wave agreement for the mill they controlled last year. Mills organized since the Milwaukee convention would run on a fixed scale, while fully organized plants seek Amalgamated ware senate and conditions, and any mill opting out may do so.
Michigan City Indiana August 24 John Fleming a life convict in the penitentiary has been given a ten days parole by Governor Curtin to visit his dying father at Kokomo Indiana. Officers expect his return at the end of ten days. This is said to be the first instance of a life convict being allowed to leave prison fence.
Havana Aue 24 a non immune person received the serum urged by Dr Caldas a Brazilian expert as a preventive against yellow fever and was stung by two infected mosquitos. The inoculation period was from four to five o clock.
J M Mercer hanged in Tampa after conviction for assaulting Jessie Taylor a young girl last May. The condemned man died with neck broken and near his last words asked his wife be cared for.
An advertisement extols Synur or Fies as a pleasant and effective laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It emphasizes cleansing the system, aiding kidneys and liver, and claims relief from constipation with figs used in production and senna derived benefits. Price listed as 50c per bottle with multiple city offices shown.
An official decree issued in July and published Aug 24 places Colombian governors in charge of wartime finance and mobilization. It suspends payment on war material accounts, allows expropriation of supplies, blocks foreign loans, and permits departmental spending without central government approval to meet emergency needs within each territory.
A violent incident in Palma left Mort Cart Wright mortally wounding a man and injuring his wife as the young couple fled toward Alfred Wittson’s residence. Cartwright then returned to Palma seeking refuge, with witnesses describing a chaotic scene and the pair’s separation as authorities arrived.
An article fragment discusses speculative space ideas like a rotating load of genitors from Earth and a yearly orbit pattern. It references editor A Brown Bennettsville and testimonials for Electric Bitters as a health product remedy.
Li Hung Chang dominates negotiations while Prince Ching handles final steps as Chinese officials face potential punishment. The foreign community worries over delays though powers expect China to sign, amid native press condemnation of Li Hung Chang as surrendering to foreigners.
Representatives at the Winona Bible conference held in Warsaw Indiana urged their churches to erect summer homes on the assembly grounds for pastors and families. The Hays memorial building already shelters the Methodists while the Marshall and Moody memorial buildings serve Presbyterians and other denominations. A cottage for missionaries was donated by Rev J Wilbur Chapman and dedicated last season. The group plans to push for occupancy next season.
In Oklahoma City on August 24 William Favor, a Black man linked to the Gazelle Wild murder in Pierce City Missouri, was freed on a habeas corpus writ but immediately re-arrested as a fugitive. A Missouri governor telegram said requisition papers are en route, with Favor to be held pending Governor Jenkins’s decision. It is believed the governor will not honor the requisition without assurance of protection for the accused.
Chattanooga Tenn August 24 Mrs Charles Williams wife of a prominent Franklin County farmer was shot and killed by Henry Noles a negro who tried to assault her After the attack he fired at her young son grazing his head Sheriff Stewart and a posse with bloodhounds pursue the suspect amid high excitement It is believed he will be captured and possibly lynched Mrs Williams belonged to one of the oldest prominent families in the region
Pekin reports indicate vast production of arms and ammunition in Chinese arsenals. Large quantities are believed to be sustained largely through shipments along the Yangtze River, enhancing military supply lines across the region.
Frances B Fry of Chicago origin shot Thomas J Fry a LaPorte saloon keeper at his country home after jealousy over marriage prospects. He was seriously wounded and surgery was deferred. Authorities had not yet arrested her as the case remained unsettled.
Bradstreet reports a clear shift toward uncarged business with steady or higher prices. Crop gains in the central West and Mississippi valley boost cheerful trade, while Chicago St Louis and Kansas City see expanded salt trade. Eastern centers show steady wood demand and iron and steel little changed amid strike and mill reopenings.
Winamac Indiana August 24 news reports a feud between B Crump and Thomas Drake over repeated anonymous insults. Drake admitted sending letters at an inquest, was declared insane, and has vanished. Evansville notes a fierce local insurance war lowering rates as Northwestern National pivots agents and and others cut prices.
Winnipeg a state of turmoil as several thousand harvesters from eastern Canada and the U.S. tribes converge with promises of long work and high wages. Minnesota and Dakota arrivals threaten appeals to the American consul if transportation home is not provided, troubling the provincial government.
Baltimore Ohio August 24 William Price long time local postmaster and businessman shot himself last night in his home. A post office inspector had visited the office yesterday to review accounts but the death is thought a coincidence with the inspector’s visit.
In Lamisville on August 2, Steve Crosby of Lonisedie and Joe Citas of Pialtinaere fought a VA rounds match at Music Phil bast night for the colored lightweights championship.
Five masked men terrorized the Stiles household near Deshler for hours before departing with the Nash Northwestern appoints James Whitford Bashford as president of Northwestern University in Chicago. The report notes Bashford’s selection as leader amid local and national interest.
In Lebanon Kentucky on August 24 a mob tried to lynch Joun Blotten and Chas Shipp, jailed for murder. They attacked the jail after failing to gain keys from the jailer’s wife and exchanged gunfire with an undercover officer. no injuries reported.
Ethel Daily, 17, yesterday charged her father with whipping her with a birch whip until blood flowed. She says he also beat her mother and six other children, and defies police on his Hartford County farm while threatening to kill the first officer who enters.
In Marlton Indiana Aug 24 claimants say a new process converts crude oil into high grade illuminating and heating gas cheaply. A demo plant at Summitville is under study by local capitalists. The formula uses oil and water in specific ratios and some gas. prices cited at 6 cents per 1000 feet.
In Sadieville Kentucky Mrs S P Whittaker recovered from a chronic bronchial illness after using Dr King s New Discovery. Her husband reports the remedy also cured their granddaughter of a severe whooping cough. The ad promotes bottles at 50 cents and 1.00 with free trials at O D Knoefel s drug store.
In Indianapolis yesterday Deputy John F. Henninger was seriously wounded and perhaps killed when William Wakefield a Black man attempted to serve a writ of replevin. Wakefield fled but was later captured by officers.
Indianapolis Aug. 24 A Bloomington man and a Newcastle man halt campaigns for the Republican treasurer nomination while auditor candidate David B. Sherrick shows momentum. Other topics include Rep Eline Owen in Parke county remarks on Holliday’s renomination, coal lands and clay deposits, two new dy products factories, Richard Hurrell’s past grocery sale, Grant county politicians at the state house, and Labor Commissioner Cormack resolving the Marion plumber lockout after nine days of talks.
The Indiana coal operators have pushed back the planned Sept 1 deadline with options extended to Oct 3 due to bargaining over steep property prices. Trust organizers in Chicago say renewing options will be difficult.
scattered dispatches report mobilization of Roasian troops near Turkey with mentions of international alliances and rumored movements. other items note arrests in Virginia and Chicago relocation rumors, along with brief summaries of labor, railway, and business activity.
Prevailing prices for grain and livestock with notes on corn No 2 red weaker No 2 mixed at 57 outs No 2 mus SBbGo cattle weak at fast hogs strong at 4 sleep feaxy at 1.50 to lature active at 4.25696.00.
The report lists Wheat No 2 red and white mixed prices, Oats No 2 white, and various cattle, sheep, and lamb quotes across markets. Chicago Livestock and New York Livestock show cattle and hog pricing. prices for hogs, sheep, and lambs vary by market with several steady or active notes. Multiple stations report cash and futures levels for grains including wheat and corn. oats also quoted.
The Neighborhood House project in Alexandria Indiana built to aid workingmen has fallen into disuse after Rev G L McNutt left. It is now advertised for sale to pay accumulated debts. The item is part of a stream of brief notes from Logansport and Morgantown including a baptism example and a testimonial for Foeys Kidney Cure.
The Rev Jamos Poindexter of Second Baptist Church in Columbus Ohio advocates Perana as an effective nerve tonic for rheumatic ages. He reports he was advised by Mr Cook and finds the remedy meets his needs. A letter to Dr Hartman praises Perana and a free catarrh book is offered by the Peruana Medicine Co Columbus Ohio.
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