29 Jan 1907
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1907
Page
1
The Industrial Department offers a Mortuary Dividend on death claims this year for policies in force over five years. Dividends range from 1 to 25 percent depending on years in force, with examples showing payouts from 26 on a $260 policy to 75 on a $500 policy for long-term coverage.
The company offers a paid-up policy at death time by converting Whole Life policies into Endowments or fully paid-up insurance. This voluntary conversion is described as one of the most liberal concessions by any Industrial Insurance Company.
In New York on January 29 jury selection continues for the Stanford White murder trial. Fifty talesmen were examined, with two accepted: Charles De Newton, a railroad official, and Louis Haas, a Philadelphia candy firm representative. The panel near completion as proceedings resume, with Thaw’s family in attendance and defense questions on reasonable doubt and unwritten law.
Riverhead, D C day. va. ter. Jas W. Simpson a prominent dentist is on trial here for the murder of his father in law. Wartley W. Horner a wealthy contractor of Northport was shot to death at his home Dec 27 14905. Simpson has claimed from arrest over a year ago that he held the gun from which the fatal shots were fired but the shooting was accidental.
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Massachusetts lauds Dr Kings New Discovery as an instant relief for coughs and colds. The article notes widespread American belief in the remedy and mentions that it is guaranteed by Chas D Knoefel, druggist.
A vintage herbal remedy claim touts Hollistes's Rocky Mountain Tea as a root disease cure that invigorates and exhilarates, promising life producing properties not found in any other known remedy. Licenses: Jno A. Ziegelbaur.
A newly installed electric vehicle charging plant at a Heights Avenue and West Forty-ninth Street garage was badly damaged or ruined. One hundred cars owned by private parties were rendered worthless in the incident, affecting the New York Transportation Company and owner operations.
A passage extols plain women's appeal beyond artistry, praising neatness, clear eyes, smooth skin, and upright health. It contrasts physical weakness with attractiveness and promotes Electric Bittese as restoring vigor, strong nerves, bright eyes, and velvety skin, mentioning Dr Knoefel's Drag.
Governor Hunly ordered aid after a flood impacted several southwestern Indiana districts. A report to the governor described hundreds homeless and homes destroyed. Relief committees were formed in Rockport Grandview Troy Tell Cats Carmellon to organize aid and distribute supplies locally.
A Census Bureau preliminary study outlines national wealth and tax data. It reports receipts and expenditures for the nation and for states and territories, with figures showing total revenues and outlays and the balance of government finances. The document notes totals and distributions, highlighting government revenue and spending patterns.
Sigmund Weinstein a 42 year old cashier for the North German Lloyd Steamship company shot himself in the Elks club reading room where he was a member. No motive or cause is known.
A firedamp explosion at the Reden coal mine near Saarbrueck, St. Johann on Saar, kills hundreds with 77 bodies recovered and up to 160 dead feared. Rescue efforts haltered by gas and fire, second blast reported, flooding suggested as a remedy. 2,300 feet underground, one and a quarter miles from the shaft floor. Emperor William ordered a full report.
In Buffalo New York on January 29 a blaze gutted the eight story Seneca building. Three firemen are likely dead or fatally injured after brick walls collapsed onto the Helwood building roof. About twenty firefighters faced collapse and debris as crews worked to rescue others and clear wreckage.
John T Wilhama a forty year old paying teller of the Lincoln National bank was found dead in Bronx park with a poison bottle nearby. He appeared to have died hours earlier. Bank president General Thomas L James stated the accounts were straight. In West Virginia five Americans and seven Italians died in a mine explosion at Lorenz with many miners escaping a cave in.
Indianapolis grain and livestock prices show wheat at No 2 red around 78 cents, oats near 94 cents, hogs up to 7.95, cattle near 8.50, lambs around 5.00. Cincinnati and Chicago listings include wheat 76 to 78 cents, cattle 6 to 7 dollars, sheep about 3 to 5 dollars, with regional variations and May wheat at 79.5 cents. East Buffalo quotes show cattle around 4 dollars, sheep near 2 dollars, and May wheat near 79 cents.
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