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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
1
Reports from Kingston describe a catastrophic earthquake and looming city sinking. Wireless dispatches cite massive casualties, widespread ruin, and fear of pestilence as American ships and relief efforts arrive.
London reports from January 14 describe Sir Alex Swettenham's cable on the Jamai ca earthquake. The devastation is focused on Kingston Port Royal and St Andrew with Kingston fire largely out and coal and rubble burning. The triangular burned area includes major wharves and the parish church as a town landmark.
Mr Chas D Knoefel promotes Vinol cod liver oil concentrate as a remedy to restore health and strength for the old, tired, weak, and after illness. He claims it contains essential elements of cod liver oil without the nauseating oil and adds tonic iron. The ad asserts Vinol is guaranteed by thousands of druggists and invites purchase nationwide through local Vinol agencies.
The Kingston area endures after a quake with a displaced population camping on parade grounds and open spaces. Sir Alfred Jones notes island prosperity remains intact as docks and telegraph lines suffer damage and ships adapt to temporary hospital use.
Nostalgic patent remedy claim extols Hollister's Hocky Mountain Tea as a root disease cure and life enhancing tonic. Advertises tea or tablets for 60 cents, with Jno A Ziegelbaur listed as seller.
In Washington on January 18 the Brownsville discharge controversy resurfaces as Senator Blackburn proposes an amendment to affirm the presidents right to discharge without honor. Senator Foraker objects, urging investigation of the Brownsville affair's facts before power issues. The move sparks party division as the House advances the District of Columbia appropriation under a five minute rule and an earthquake relief bill authorizes a relief ship to Celtic.
President Roosevelt will ask Congress to grant the Interstate Commerce Commission broader authority to address the car shortage crisis. The ICC has submitted a preliminary Northwest investigation report and will present recommendations soon, guiding a forthcoming special message to Congress.
A series of brief items notes King Edward’s visit to Nerplew and Agerit, the rejections of Hlarvie Jordin as president of the Southern Cotton association, a Saford Arizona hotel fire killing a guest, a renewed ladj campaign boosting Chicago grains, Secretary Root’s Ottawa trip, International Sunday School HQ moving to Chicago after May 1, a Boston wife and child shooting, a suicide attempt, and a 6 to 10 percent wage readjustment for 17 000 Cambria Breed workers at Johnstown Pa.
Mrs Julia Ryder of Trazo Maine hails King s New Discovery for immediate relief of coughs and colds, endorsed by Mrs Paine and many locals. The remedy claims to cure weak lungs and sore throat after other treatments fail, guaranteed by Chas D Kaesel, druggist, with prices 400 and 61.00.
James Wilson, secretary of agriculture, elected president of the American Breeders' association. He wrote to Chairman Foss of the House Committee on Naval Affairs advocating a plan for two Dreadnought class battleships. American consul general at Antwerp uncovered frauds in exporting infected rage to the United States under late bagging.
A historical overview contrasts medicine past and present noting barber shops as makeshift operating rooms and bloodletting as an early cure. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a targeted treatment for indigestion, detailing digestion support, non cathartic action, and a trial pack offer from F A Stuart Co of Marshall Michigan.
The river’s crest nears sixty five feet, leaving thousands homeless and needing life-sustaining aid. Mayor Dempsey and Chief Millikin oversee relief efforts and tap a $10,000 fund as east end churches and schools convert to shelters. Streetcar lines halted and isolation of residents in the east end increases. Covington and riverfront businesses suffer heavy damage as trade stalls.
In Austin on January 18 the U S Senator Alley addressed the house denying any connection to documents in Attorney General Davidson’s possession linking him to Waters-Pierce Oil. The Bailey Investigation resolution was discussed but no final action was taken before adjournment.
The piece extols an ideal of beauty tied to health and vigor, praising neat appearance clear eyes smooth skin and upright demeanor. It claims electric devices restore weakness and enhance appearance through strong nerves bright eyes and velvety skin.
A fragmentary line notes a prize for Seip at an event titled ffied with a price tag of 10c for 100 units, reflecting a damaged auction listing.
In Indianapolis on January 18 the legislature advanced medical school bills favorably from committee to the floor, with both Indiana University and Purdue agreeing to settles on the Senate and House floors. Other measures discussed included taxes for widows and orphans and county book audits.
At Indianapolis the Republican Editorial association of Indiana gathers with a banquet led by toastmaster Harry Smith of Greencastle. Over a hundred editors and wives attend. Sessions cover newspaper makeup profitable job printing and editorial page meaning with papers on advertising and country correspondents. The event concludes with a theater party.
The article recalls the January 1885 capture of Fort Fisher by Major General Alfred H. Terry and Rear Admiral David D. Porter, highlighting the fierce defense by Colonel William Lamb and the brutal assault that finally breached the fort. It notes Newton M. Curtis’s notable advance and entry into the stockade, and reflects on the enduring heroism and legacy of the naval and land operations along the James River.
Six chiefs will be initiated next Monday night by Manzanita Tribe of Red Men. John Bowman, aged seventy five, died last Monday in Franklin Township near the Harrison County line. Barcum Bailey’s circus plans a May appearance in the city, with grounds contracted on East Oak Street. An American Telegraph and Telephone line crew camps on William Main’s farm in Greenville Township en route to Bloomington to Louisville. The new Red Men tribe will be instituted in this city on March 16 with sizable membership in New Albany Pawnee and Manzanita Tribes. Reverend J H P Smith’s sermon at Central Christian church tonight on “Calling on the Name of the Lord” draws a large crowd. Nine conversions reported. Clara M Sloan dies at 24, after tuberculosis, to be interred in Hardenburg. Advent Christian church maxes seating as attendance grows. Elder Hatch praised as an exemplary speaker with tonight’s talk on “The Olivet Sermon.”
This ad-promotes Father William's Indian Tea and Tablets as a tonic for pale weak nervous delicate women. It claims to quiet nerves, restore strength and elasticity, brighten eyes, and clear complexions. Available as tea or tablets for 90 cents at 110 SB Side Market, New Albany.
A garbled account recalls the death of Laurence Steere with a servant nearby as a passerby signals the city’s shock. A gruesome street scene follows as onlookers watch ghoulishly while the wounded man is stripped of dignity and news spreads through the neighborhood.
Daily quotation roundup across multiple markets in Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo. Grain prices cover wheat oats and rye with No 2 and mixed grades and rye prices around 4 to 6 dollars. Timothy and clover hay listed with 12 to 19 dollar ranges. Livestock show cattle hogs sheep and lambs with varied per head or per hundredweight figures and regional price ranges.
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