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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
1
The report describes a friendly memorandum between Japan and the United States. It notes mutual acceptance of some American suggestions while signaling incompatibilities. The memo outlines plans to prevent immigration friction and is guarded by both governments.
A suspect faced an alleged offense with bail set at five thousand dollars. Police or court records note the amount and that the case remains under preliminary action. No further details on the incident are provided in the readable text.
Captain Von Goeben of the German Army admitted killing Major Von Schoenbeck, a fellow officer, on Christmas night after an attempted confrontation in the major's home. He faces court martial and possible execution by shooting at his garrison.
Described as a former jockey who rode at New Jeans and St Louis tracks, Fred Barnes aged thirty died in obscurity on Monday. Relatives and friends gathered near his grave, and yesterday a subscription among his saloon associates funded his burial from the potter’s field in East St. Louis Illinois. He had been wealthy in the past but spent his fortune.
Albuquerque, Jan 1 Nine miners were killed and three fatally injured in a gas and coal dust explosion at the Carthage mine in Socorro county New Mexico. No cause for the blast has been assigned.
Mrs Anson Jones widow of Dr C Anson Jones former president of the republic dies at her daughter Mrs R G Ashe home in Houston Texas at eighty six years old.
A New Albany Indiana druggist G J Knoefel endorses Vinol as a superior tonic for the elderly and children, claiming it builds strength and helps coughs colds bronchitis among other ailments. If it fails to help, customers may get a refund.
Newark dispatch reports Mrs Agnes Young, claimed friend of Mrs Hattie Hull, is alive in New York City and denies being in Harrison New Jersey on Christmas Day or knowing a Charles Meyers tied to a murder inquiry. Hull had implicated Young as the murdered woman found near Harrison.
In St. Petersburg 169 signatories of the Viborg manifesto were tried. 167 convicted and sentenced to three months imprisonment with loss of political rights. two acquitted for signing under misapprehension. Notables named include Ivan Petrunkevich, Prince Dolgoroukoff, Dmitri Shakaffsky, Obolinsky, Qurosoff, Naboukoff, Vinaver, and Nasarenko. Ramtschowiki is to be released after serving time.
Mrs. Hull admitted accompanying the deceased to a Christmas meeting with Meyers and planned to send the body to Mr. Gaston in Servilla to shield Miss Gaston from scandal. The police magistrate rebuked her deception and had a detective escort her from New Jersey.
In a fatal confrontation last night in Evans's store Davidson chief of police for four years and Evans a leading local merchant exchanged gunfire. Davidson fired first hitting Evans in the head. Evans shot Davidson, both dying instantly. Both men left large families.
Panama resident Jesus W. V. Henry claims seven years of proof that Dr. King's New Discovery heals coughs and colds and lung ailments. The ad touts thirty eight years of world proof and lists hay fever asthma bronchitis and early consumption as covered. Sold with guarantee at Chan Knoefel's Gray store for 50 cents and 1.00. Trial
Bishop Edward Q. Andrews of the Methodist Episcopal Church dies at his Brooklyn home at age eighty ten after a cold during the bishops conference and church meetings in San Francisco last October. Survived by a widow a son and three daughters. He served for nearly fifty years as a leading clergyman and was bishop since 1872 with later duties reduced in 1904.
In Rome the temple of Neptune in the Forum of Agrippa, now housing the stock exchange, was hit by a gas explosion. Twenty clerks and others were injured as the exchange room collapsed. most brokers had left. Firemen freed those trapped in wreckage.
Ezra T. Prentice, receiver for Mrs. Leslie Carter Payne, has been named receiver for Henrietta Grosman and her husband Maurice Campbell after their bankruptcy petitions. Carter Payne shows liabilities of 194,418 with 186,446 unsecured and assets of 67,026.
A speaker argues troubles from worry and stomach upset ruin careers and minds. He credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets for restoring health, memory, and mood, claiming digestion aids work without effort. He urges readers to try samples from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
On the New York lower East Side thousands of tenants push for lower rents. Landlords show mixed responses while unemployment adds pressure for a new scale. The United Hebrew Charities plans a $7,000 aid release to help tenants pay rents. About 600 big tenement houses have organized to demand reductions amid 75,000 landlords faces. Labor groups back the tenants as navy criticism of magazine practices draws note.
Mrs. Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to Electric Bitters curing acute indigestion and stomach trouble. The tonic is praised as the best remedy for stomach and liver issues, purifying blood and aiding female weakness. Available at Knoetel's drug store for 50 cents.
In Logansport preparations ignite debate as local saloon owners oppose proposed closures. Circulating circulars claim closing saloons harms business, while enforcement forces tighten controls. Residents weigh economic impact and public order concerns amid mounting signatures.
The Indiana state corn show premiums are being distributed as Purdue hosts the event. Winners earn trophies for one year with their names inscribed on the cup. The show runs January 12 to 18 alongside the farmers short course with daily programs on corn stock dairying poultry horticulture and household economics.
W Sackett and W Miller, left at home by E T McMillan’s absence, robbed a Clinton house of several articles. Arrested on suspicion, they were found in possession and arraigned in the court in session. They pleaded guilty to larceny and were convicted and sentenced within twenty two hours to imprisonment for one to fourteen years.
The body of Benjamin F. Trader was found hanging in his barn near Old Middletown Shelby county. Trader aged fifty had been recently charged with attempted assault on Coralie Cartmell eleven year old adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vern Ahren of Liberty township. His trial was set for next term of court and authorities believe he took his own life.
The body of Henry Robertson of San Pierre, a former justice of the peace aged fifty five, was found beside the Monon railroad track north of San Pierre by a train crew on January 1. He appears to have been struck and killed by a train.
A Washington cooperative aims to cut grocery costs by running a self owned store. Officers say if profitable they will add more lines to match large London service stores. Local storekeepers fear the venture will fail within months.
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