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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1906
Page
1
Naples, Jan 13 American Ambassador Andrew D White sails for Algeciras to attend the international conference opening Jan 16. The piece outlines lead up tensions over Morocco with France and Germany seeking influence while Great Britain negotiates interests and a potential open door for commerce.
London reports suggest German diplomats tell journalists Germany will attend the Algeciras conference with intentions to ease tensions. British officials, while cautious, expect the majority of powers to back French contentions, forecasting stormy rounds at the gathering.
Chas. W. Bowman, 1st Lieut., 4th M. S. M. Cav., reports from Lanham Md that Peruna cured a severe cold in forty eight hours and serves as a preventive. He notes family use and recommends it to friends. The ad claims no narcotics and offers free medical advice from Dr. Hartman and a 1906 Peruna Almanac.
The Welland canal pioneer T. R. Merritt died at St. Catharines Ontario. A Windsor hotel in Montreal burned for an estimated 154000 in losses. The week saw 286 business failures, up from prior weeks. James R. Bennett, St. Cloud city attorney, has vanished. Weather delays hinder Argentine harvests hurting Chicago wheat. A memorial chapel for President Harper was approved at the University of Chicago. Feb 15 set for a hearing on woman suffrage constitutional amendment. Mexican court refused stay of execution for three Americans. Elihu Root elected president of the American Society of International Law. U S artillery Sixth Field Battery arrived at Fort Sam Houston after 1055 miles in 55 days. Robbers seized East St. Louis store after assaulting John Halifax and loading wagons.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy with rapid relief claims. It urges customers to refuse substitutes and lists O. D. Knoefel as the seller.
Geneva Indiana January 13 Ray Cooper son of A G Cooper of this city has been arrested as a deserter from the regular army He enlisted at Columbus Ohio three years ago and after a year returned home It was understood he had been released He will be transferred to Columbus Ohio The Diamond Oars report adds a note on Paris latest news about a diamond cere for consumption and a patent remedy promote by W T Venleer of Tenn
The French government hints at punitive action as it breaks off diplomatic relations with Venezuela. The U S State Department reports interrupted cable links to Venezuela. Paris notesman says Caracas must meet French demands or face stronger measures, with passports pending for Venezuela's charge d affaires.
Washington reports a widening breach between France and Venezuela centered on President Castro’s seizure of French Cable Company properties and concessions. French protests allege Caracas harmed French interests by debt and wire policies. American mediation failed and ties were severed with potential serious consequences.
An article extols charcoal as a safe cleansing aid and digestive purifier. It praises Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges for improving health, complexion, breath, and blood, claiming benefits with daily use and minimal risk. A Buffalo physician endorsement is cited. The note notes price at twenty-five cents a box.
Circuit Attorney Seger leads an inquiry into police graft with a woman ready to disclose an alliance between police officers and criminals. The informant, described as living in the center of the so called bad lands, is prepared to testify.
Guayaquil January 13 The steamship Seatón which left port with the body of...
The Bradstreet weekly review reports unfavorable weather has slowed heavy apparel distribution but mild temperatures boost outdoor work and building material demand. Iron and steel machinery industries stay active, outlook for 1996 improves, prices of finished goods likely to rise. Retail clearance sales continue with large orders for spring.
A satchel containing several thousand dollars vanished from the counter of the National Banking company's Newark office as a man who drew the money turned to speak with a friend. The theft occurred around January 13 and police have no clues to pursue.
The work men's council after talks with other proletarian groups opts for a single day general pacific strike to mark the January 22 anniversary known as Red Sunday.
OVD Knoefel markets Foley's Kidney Core claiming it prevents fatal kidney and bladder troubles. The product description emphasizes prevention and sale through the Knoefel distributor.
A verdict was reached in the Midshipman Decatur case in Annapolis Maryland. The findings will be sent to the Naval Academy superintendent for review and possible release if acquitted or to the secretary of the navy for approval if convicted before any sentence is carried out.
Mrs Annie Haster of Pittsburg Pennsylvania recalls four weeks of sickness with typhoid and kidney trouble. She describes severe pain and bending difficulty, needing to rest hands on knees while walking, and attributes recovery to a trusted remedy.
Ex-auditor David Sherrick faces February 5 in Indianapolis on two fresh grand jury indictments. He is charged with embezzlement and grand larceny, and with embezzlement and conspiracy alongside W. S. Wickard. Wickard, out of town, will be re arrested on return. Eleven counts exist in the conspiracy and grand larceny tally, with five counts alleging $120,000 embezzled.
The Indiana Railway association and the Ohio Interurban Railway association ratified their amalgamation to form the Central Electric Railway association. A banquet marked the birth of the new body, with Dayton hosting the first meeting on January 26 to elect officers. Indiana officers serving to January 25 were President Charles L. Henry and others including Arthur W. Brady and F. N. Norviel.
In Hillsboro Indiana on January 13 Mehlon McLain and D W Booe exchanged shots in front of Booe’s store. Both fired with both six shooters. no injuries reported. The feud has lasted fifty years in Jackson township.
Walkerton Indiana January 13 Edward Hill a section laborer was struck and killed by a passenger train while carrying a coal scuttle across the Baltimore Ohio track. He was forty and leaves a large family.
Columbus Indiana reports efforts to obtain bond for Frank McNéal, the tess, and he faces ongoing legal actions as details remain sparse.
The Nobel peace prize worth about 40000 goes to Baroness Bertha von Suttner of Austria for her antiwar work and authoring Down With Arms. The ceremony in Norway honored her efforts at The Hague and noted her late partner Prince Wittgenstein and Baron Quadaccar A. von Suttner.
W Trox Bankston recalls his single New York assignment covering a barber shop altercation. He describes telling his editor the waves’ dashing was indescribable, then clarifies his misworded quote about pay and stress, ending with a wry courtroom style note.
A concise early description portrays Julius Caesar as a thin tall man with a wrinkled countenance and a broad forehead. His eyes are bright and quick, nose large, chin prominent, and a scholarly stoop marks his posture. He grows bald early.
Doctores prescribe and trained nurses recommend Paxtine Toilet Antiseptic as a cleansing purifying and healing agent for all mucous membranes. It is promoted for treating inflammation ulceration and catarrhal conditions of the feminine.
William Ridley becomes president of the First National Bank at Corydon succeeding J M Andrew who sold his interest in the Corydon bank. J M Andrew exits as president of the Second National Bank of this city. Revival services at Centenary M E church start next week with Rev Monroe Wayhinger arriving to assist Rev W F Smith. Frank Simpeon, in jail as a witness in the William Doeby case, is held after serving time in Jeffersonville. Emma Brown granted a divorce from William Brown for desertion with custody awarded to their son Edward Theodore. New Albany Lodge of Elke to host dances February 18 at the Elke Home. Court cases set for hearing postponed to January 39 with witnesses dismissed.
Mr B M Swescey of pai Louis visits and returns home. Robert Agnew confined by neuralgia on East Fourth street. Mrs Jean Paige of Denver visits Mr Fannie Taylor and Eleanor Hooper on West Fourth street. William MNewhouss, tied to a Mitchell contract, spends Sunday with family. George Curry, formerly at Louisville hospital, improving after an operation on West Market street and seen about town. Mr Curry, chief engineer of Louise mercial Company, reports Yukon drives between Da nt. Micheals plans to rent to join his boat if health permits.
A fragmentary note recalls a representative from Iowa at a congressional meeting. The anecdote mentions an item tucked in a pocket and hints at administrative or political tensions surrounding the event.
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