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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
1
A fragment describes shoppers at a corner store offering quick buys. It mentions bringing in seven dollars fifty cents and leaving minutes later with an overcoat valued at ten dollars. The note hints at high interest or a costly deal.
Local retailers advertise Kersey overcoats at $7.50, a discount from the common $11.00 price. The coats feature satin piping and Italian lining with closely finished button holes and edges, highlighting the quality craftsmanship.
Men’s fashion note announces broad brimmed flat shaped Golf Alpines priced at $1.50 and $2.00, showcasing pearl colored latest style for men.
Reports from Fort Wayne detail Maurice Walters undergoing a full amputation of both arms and both legs after a Tuesday train accident. Twelve surgeons operated at St Josephs hospital and Walters awoke from anesthesia determined to live, with doctors noting extraordinary vitality and belief he will recover. This is claimed to be the only known case of quadruple amputation performed simultaneously.
The Indiana State board of agriculture elected officers. Aaron Jones of South Bend named president and George Downing of Greenfield named vice president. W Lagrange of Frank appointed superintendent of grounds. H B Howland of Marion County named superintendent. District members all re-elected.
Terre Haute January 4 Dr P E Patten of Terre Haute faces statements and sensational charges described in a local report. The article notes the attorney and physician figure amid ongoing public attention and court actions.
Surgeon General Wyman releases Carmichael report from Honolulu detailing bubonic plague in five cases and five deaths on Dec 11 and 12. Autopsies confirm plague bacillus. origin linked to goods or rats from oriental steamers. Troop movements and disinfection noted. calls for Pacific port measures and stronger ship disinfection. Courses of action include protection of vessels bound for U S ports and broader quarantine precautions.
Washington January 4 The Senate set 2 PM today to begin debate on the financial bill after a brief session. Senator Hoar Massachusetts protested the quick disposal of information resolutions on the Philippine war. The House met briefly with a clash over a resolution on treasury relations with National City Bank of New York.
Washington dispatch reports the Venezuelan government awarded the Bust of Bolivar order to Admiral Sampson and several Navy officers including Captains Taylor Cook Sizbee Chadwick Goodrich and Commanders Mead Dayton Symonds Ladd. Representative Hitt filed a bill to authorize accepting the decorations. In Cleveland Senator Hanna declines to seek permanent chairmanship of the next Republican national convention noting there are other men.
In Jackson on January 4 Governor McLaurin denounced Mormonism and urged laws to prohibit its teachings in Mississippi. He condemned polygamy as a dangerous perversion taught under clerical guise and called for measures to curb its influence in the state.
Frankfort Kentucky January 4 Ex Governor W O Bradley appears set as the Republican nominee for senator with strong support from Governor Taylor and Senator Deboe as the anti Goebel coalition around General P Wat Hardin collapses.
The University of Chicago congregation votes 20 to 16 in favor of adopting the National Educational Association reform spelling. The decision endorses use of the new spelling in magazines and University publications.
Minnie Seligman Outting through attorney ex Governor Johnston files for divorce from Robert Cutting in circuit court claiming desertion. Also reports seven injured when a Chicago Great Western train rear ended a Northern Pacific stock train in St Paul. In Jackson Mississippi the Democratic caucus nominates ex Governor A J McLauren for the long term US Senate seat.
Springfield news reports Governor Tanner appoints Judge Robert Bell of Mount Carmel to the state board of charities to replace W. P. Sloan of McLeansboro who resigned.
The Torrens land act of Massachusetts is declared constitutional by the state supreme court. The People’s Bank of Wabasha Minnesota closes its doors with no asset statement released.
Reports from Sterkstroom and Frere Camp describe Boer artillery exchanges and occupation shifts at Molteno Cyphargas and Little Tagela bridge. London notes no major new events, with French constrained near Culzean Junction and potential redeployment to De Aar or Orange River upon Roberts arrival. In Britain, officials authorize sea battery upgrades and raise militia to bolster home defences amid heightened volunteer funding nationwide.
Vienna via The Standard reports Emperor Nicholas assured Britain no Russian interference in South African affairs. The note hints that France will not block British actions. In Kimberley a Boer shelling of the Premier mine was met by Royal artillery fire with smoke and mines. no casualties reported.
Budapest January 4 The Poets-Hirlap reports the Austro Hungarian government plans to spend 20 000 000 to expand the army and navy. It would seek parliamentary approval to raise annual defensive appropriations in both Austria and Hungary.
A 10,000,000 cubic feet gas well was struck four miles east of Findlay Ohio. Operators described as wildcatters report the well blew out tools casing and tubing, with gas roaring for miles. It is touted as the greatest Ohio gas well since a boom-starting well a decade ago. In Joliet two reports: an elderly German veteran Lénis B Krana reportedly killed himself and Ty ler O Lord a 7 year old real estate agent died by poison in a hotel after a note about loneliness.
The Philadelphia mint produced 1928 080 esina coins in 1908 with a value just over 40 million. Additional work included coins for Costa Rica and San Domingo. Gold coins totaled 4,669,786 worth 4,632,750 dollars. silver coins 8,075,884 pieces valued at 8,214,565 dollars. Nickel and copper coins issued in abundance. five cent pieces valued at 1,900,451.55 with 36,029,061 cents minted. San Domingo coined 241,814 silver pieces. Costa Rica 25,000 20-colones, 6,000 10-colones, and 100,000 5-colones. The text ends noting variations and misprints.
Pittebarg Coal Company directors decide to grant miners a wage advance when the present agreement expires April 1. The exact amount will be set after the interstate joint convention in the coming weeks. The abasko sopbra tora will object to any change in the current method of abican.
Thieves blew open a Wolflake Indiana store safe and took 610 in cash. Regulators in Noble County organized to hunt the criminals, with fear the same gang may be responsible for a nearby office theft from Dr. Moore in Merriam four miles away where 128 dollars was stolen.
A massive explosion near Eagle River, Michigan, shattered Lake Idaden area with over 20 tons of powder, blowing two men named Joseph Louis and Joseph Pammonston and four horses to their end. The powder valued at 3000 dollars and the horses at 800 dollars belonged to Richard Augeenemene Bre Otase factory.
Chicago January 4 Charles alias Big Sandy Walters a noted local politician who pleaded guilty to perjury in the state grain inspector corruption inquiry was released on habeas corpus due to health. He likely will not serve a penitentiary term as the case faces further questions. Separately in Des Moines a National Osteopathy Association convention opened with Dr F W Hanna urging adherence to drugless cure and pushing for favorable western state legislation.
New York reports a board of health meeting where Chicago and St. Louis firms sought permission to ship a Santos coffee lot by freight cars to Erie basin and road but the request was denied. Francis Schnadhorst, a Liberal party organizer and adviser, has died in London. The U S Treasury notes cash balance and gold reserve details. A Columbus, Indiana incident reports a baker killed after being crushed between bumpers. An advertisement promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for throat and lung ailments.
In Kentucky Jan 4 Republicans protested Democrats in the house for declining to vote on committees to inspect ballots and aid clerks in preparing the ballot for contest committees. A GOP caucus was held to press for committee formation and steps to protect rights amid the dispute.
Chicago stockholders of the Standard Loan and Investment Company filed a bill in the county court yesterday claiming officers conspired to defraud. They allege unauthorized salaries and irregular loans deprived them of about 968000. Petition to compel officers to answer follows their September decision to seek relief.
Teporta from Achalkalsk reports a devastating earthquake in Achathaleh Resain, with 600 lives feared lost in the Monday disaster. Telegrams from St Petersburg and Jam note the scale of the tremor and the continuing casualty count.
The National Library in Paris has acquired the 40 000 volume collection of Alsatian author M Risterhuber. An Egyptian washer on the Nile edge pounds wet clothes on smooth stones. Unger of Champaign Illinois claims Forresty Hoonry axp Tan cured his cough. Golf balls grow pricier due to scarce gutta percha. Saveer Sadive touted for chapped hands and cracked lips.
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