04 Jan 1909
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1909
Page
1
Rome reports a three second violent earthquake and Stromboli eruption. Homes damaged, residents flee towns, no injuries known. The American ambassador leads relief efforts with a committee and aid shipments planned from New York and Italy to Messina and Reggio.
War relief efforts intensify as troops patrol the ruined city in groups of twenty to thirty. Headed by workers, salvage teams scavenge by day and night, while searchlight beams from harbor ships illuminate ruins. Refugees from nearby villages continue to stream in, swelling numbers daily.
Report details the rapid city collapse in Messina from a powerful earthquake followed by a massive tidal surge. Many residents died or were buried under debris as walls and furniture blocked escape routes. Rescue efforts face challenges from stench and widespread rubble.
The United States Atlantic battleship fleet completed two days early on its world cruise and entered the Suez Canal from Colombo. The Yankton and Culgoa led into the canal with doctors and large supplies, headed for Messina with provisions and medical gear. Port Said will host coal refueling and right of way for swift passage as three groups move toward Measured destinations. The disaster in southern Italy prompted naval aid with extensive food and medical donations coordinated by Rear Admiral Sperry.
Columbus report states Representative Burton of Cleveland won the Republican joint caucus nomination for Theodore E. Burton to succeed Joseph B. Foraker as United States senator in March. The Ohio General Assembly vote paves Burton's path to the Senate.
In Warsaw Indiana during January a remonstrance against saloons in the Third ward shifts Kosciusko county onto the dry list. In the past six months twenty liquor houses in the county have suspended operations.
In Boonville Indiana Ed Strickland shot Miss Ida Williamson and Almond Timmons then killed himself In a Chandler home with about twenty couples present Williamson an Evansville stenographer aged eighteen Timmons twenty one a Chandler minister's son were known locally Strickland a baseball pitcher had not been invited and confronted Williamson before firing The incident caused widespread shock and panic among attendees.
Lafayette Indiana authorities have halted open saloon operations after months of lax enforcement. Slot machines vanished as dealers and cigar stores faced action amid reports of after hours liquor sales and Sunday dry conditions last observed.
The Madden Williams contest evidence has been completed certified and sent to the secretary of State. It will be filed with the speaker of the house who will refer it to the election returns committee to decide whether W. E. Williams Republican or Joseph H. Madden Democrat was elected representative from Warrick county.
Evansville Indiana January 4 Mrs Carrie Rothe wife of Fred Rothe a saloon keeper was fined twenty dollars and costs in city court for selling liquor last Tuesday during a Vanderburgh county special election to choose a state senator. Tipton Man Takes Own Life At Palmer House in Chicago Edward Beehler fifty five year old manager of a department store in Tipton Ind was found dead in a gas filled room. The keyholes and windows were filled with cotton and the gas turned on full. Fort Wayne Ind January 4 John Baker seeks change of venue in Woodburn murder case third of the Woodburn cases to be tried at Huntington.
A Newark Ohio couple tell of Vinol helping a wife with consumption like symptoms. After three bottles her appetite and health improved and the cough subsided. The ad claims Vinol combines iron with cod liver oil without oil and offers a money back guarantee through pharmacist Knoefel in New Albany.
The Supreme Court reconvened today as both houses of Congress resumed sittings at noon. The government plans to reopen its suit to dissolve the Union Pacific system in New York tomorrow. Navy fleet arrives at Suez ahead of schedule and the Dubuque sails for Bluefields to monitor Central American unrest. Corbett announces return to boxing to win the heavyweight title for white challengers. Liang Tun Yen named acting president of China’s foreign board, replacing Yuan Shikai. Nicaragua moves troops toward Choluteca to topple Miguel Valle government. A conference, urged by President Noesves, addresses care for the country’s dependents. Foley's Honey and Tar is praised for coughs and colds. Knoefel endorses it.
Grand Rapids on January 4 details report the death of a man identified as Patrick Henry Pendergast, a bachelor farmer from near Verlin Ottawa County, and an unidentified woman found in a hotel room. Gas was on full, whisky bottle on dresser, pairs with signs of Cleveland and Cincinnati stores. couple listed as J B Johnston and wife in official records.
In Calcutta area riots broke out after police action offended Hindu sensibilities. Troops from Barrack Pur were ordered to quell the unrest and fired on rioters, several killed and sixty seriously wounded. About two hundred arrests were made.
Mrs W L Gilpstrick of Dan forth Me praises Electric Bitters for restoring her 70 year old mother despite 20 years of dyspepsia. Doctors doubted relief but the tonic revived appetite and sleep, curing liver and kidney troubles and boosting strength. 60c at Chas D Knopfel's.
President Roosevelt asks Congress for a 500000 appropriation to aid Italy earthquake victims as the US relief effort nears one million dollars. The government and Red Cross coordinate with other groups and prepare to distribute cargoes from supply ships Celtic and Culgoa. Congress reconvened after Christmas with a message on secret service use and aid requests.
The American National Red Cross sent $159,000 to Genoa proposed for fitting out a ship with provisions and medical supplies per the Italian Red Cross suggestion. This adds to $100,000 and $70,000 already dispatched by the American Red Cross.
Yuan Shi Kai, the deposed grand councillor and commander, fled Pekin and is now in Tien Tsin under British protection. An edict named Liang Tun Yen to the vacant foreign post while Na Tung became grand councillor. Britain and the United States protest the dismissal as an affront to the powers.
John Cue ford lies in a local hospital in critical condition with five bullet wounds as Reginald Cue ford, seventeen, is detained by police. The boy says his father terrorized the family for weeks and that he shot him to protect his mother, expressing one regret.
Advertises Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming to aid digestion and restore natural stomach function after over eating and poor chewing. Describes tablets forming gastric juices, improving breath and digestion, offering free trial by sending name and address to Stuart in Marshall Michigan.
At the January term of the circuit court in Bloomington Edward Ford faces a second trial for the killing of Joel McCoy and his son Frank on the Widow Hawley farm near Unionville. The earlier jury favored conviction by nine to three.
Springfield Jan 4 The deep waterways plan costing 20 million dollars is set to be a major issue before the General Assembly meeting Wednesday. A contest for the speakership is expected as Woodrow D. Sheriff and rival candidates vie for the post, with Herrthof’s supporters fielding opposition.
An advertisement claims Foley's Orino Laxative restores regular bowels without constant purgatives. It asserts gentle cure of chronic constipation and an irritated liver, praising pleasant taste and recommending use by readers.
Cincinnati January 4 The national commission holds a pivotal meeting as the American Association and Eastern League press for drafting rule changes. Garry Herrmann signals possible relief if demands are honest while warning against broader, disruptive concessions.
St Petersburg reports the death of Father John of Cronstadt a leading Russian church figure born November 30 1829 His death marks the loss of one of the churchs most influential advocates. In Cleveland 1800 youths pledge to live as Christ would during two weeks at Epworth Memorial church as part of a citywide youth movement.
Moscow voters backed the Constitutional Democrats in municipal elections on January 4, electing 90 of 138 councilmen to the city council. The result consolidates the party’s control in the capital.
Readable notice offers old newspaper papers for sale at the office priced at ten cents per hundred. Includes details on pickup and contact within the building.
Dr. B M O Neyman aged 101 died at his Salem home claiming descent from Napoleon's Marshal Ney. A cantata at Tabers Baptist church on New Year night will be repeated Friday. Evangelist Peel Johnson to preach at K of P hall tomorrow at 7 30 p m on The Day of Judgment. The Trinity M B church women send canned fruits and jellies to Indianapolis Methodist Hospital with donations invited via Mrs Louis G Sievehking. Funerals for August O Trank and Mrs Kesish Simmons noted with services and burials at local cemeteries. Charles Richardson arrested for stealing a revolver from Dr Andrew Reid. He was returned to Salem for trial after a brief transfer. An old Philadelphia Ledger gag about mercy and habitual offenders ends with a judge promising no lecture.
A New York Press quip debates if a widower is married or single, noting he is legally wed but now single in spirit. It spins through sports metaphors where, regardless of past status, the widower is tossed like a shuttlecock depending on skill.
Scientist find 100000 year old bones in Swiss cave. Modern dangers now come from disease says A W Brown of Aroostook Maine. Brown credits Dr Sing’s New Discovery with curing his severe lung trouble and stubborn cough. Medicine claims to cure sore lungs and prevent pneumonia priced 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by Chas D Knoefel.
Taxpayers are alerted to public taxation matters as recorded in the local notice dated May 0, 5 Wo. 48 ho les.
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