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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1909
Page
1
The Illinois Senate and House adjourned for the weekend after the twenty first senatorial ballot yielded few changes. Salary legislation moves toward the governor with an emergency clause while the deep waterways bill, proposed by Sen Frank P. Schmitt, advances to the waterways committee.
In Madison Wisconsin on January 2 the second ballot in the joint assembly fell short by one vote, leaving Senator Brephenses just shy of election. The result underscores a tight political contest with ongoing efforts to secure the seat.
Reports from Paris and Addis Ababa circulated January 29 claiming Emperor Menelik II of Abyssinia is dead. French and Ethiopian officials offered unclear confirmations, while Ethiopian ministers reportedly faced incapacity to govern amid the confusion.
Frank Cherry and a neighbor named Jouk quarrelled over drinking and saloon activity. Cherry was shot to death last April, investigators suggest the motive involved a feud with local youths and rival factions.
The jury in the Ed Marshall murder trial at Kree troot Lake could not agree and was discharged. Captain Ranken was the alleged victim in the October raid case.
The Pittsburg hearing on the government's bid to dissolve the Harriman railroad merger concludes. All contracts and obligations of the provisional Cuban government have been paid as far as practicable to Gate.
Washington January 29 discussion revived on granting a life pension to Mrs Cleveland widow of the late ex president following precedent set with Mrs Garfield and Mrs McKinley Roosevelt urged pension committees to act in her favor after she was forced to sell the Cleveland homestead at Princeton
Tonight and tomorrow night the best amateur skaters from the United States and Canada compete for the joint championship at Duquesne Gardens in Pittsburgh. Headlining is Edmund Lamy the eighteen year old amateur champion famed as the whirlwind on runners. Also entered are Denis Macconee Granger Phil Kearns Scot the Wanderers Lot Roe Anderson and other top skaters from Canada and the United States.
Owen Moran and Tommy Murphy prepare for a ten round bout at the Nacional Athletic Club in New York City. Both fighters have claimed top class status and championship aims as local fans expect a standout matchup tonight. Local option election coverage appears with Hardolphoecanniv voters deciding whether the county remains dry or becomes wet under a new law.
A vintage ad touts Pape's Diapepsin as rapid relief for indigestion and stomach misery. It claims five minute relief from dyspepsia belching gas and heartburn, promising a return to normal appetite and steady digestion after use.
Washington reports Charles P Taft denies ties to the Panama canal purchase amid Rainey accusations. Randolph Ward claims sole responsibility for the project and exonerates W N Cramwell and Taft. Ward says the canal plan aimed to develop the region and employ Panamanians.
Rev. J W. Richey former Carmel M E pastor arrested in St. Louis on wife desertion charges arrived in Nottesville Ind in Deputy Sheriff H E White custody and was jailed He declined discussion of his plight but spoke cheerfully about Miss Bertha Williamson daughter of Frank Williamson of Carmel with whom he eloped last September Williamson writes from Clayton Mo asking her father to collect her home
A claims record notes 00 case of cough or flu advancing to pneumonia after Foley's Honey and Tar, praised for curing deep seated coughs. Separately, a fire at Adams and Raymond veneer plant in Indianapolis caused about 70,060 dollars in damage.
A Swiss cave yields bones of men living 100 000 years ago. Modern readers note dangers then came from wild beasts, while today disease is the major threat. Dr King’s New Discovery is praised as life saving for coughs, colds, and pneumonia prevention. 100
Douglas Robinson signed an affidavit in New York linking him as a complainant against the New York World in a libel suit. District Attorney Jerome says federal officials have not decided whether to suspend actions to let state proceedings proceed, while the New York grand jury prepares to act.
In a Nantucket collision involving the White Star liner Republic and the Italian liner Florida the admiralty court will decide fault and liability. Republic owners sue for about 2 million dollars accusing the Florida of fault. Florida owners counter with a libel and limitation of liability claim set at 224000 dollars, asserting Republic officers negligent.
Washington observes the birthday of William McKinley born January 29, 1843 with patriotic society events in the national capital. A memorial sermon titled William McKinley the Man the Soldier the Citizen President and Christian will be delivered next Sunday evening by Rev. Dr. Woodrow at the First Congregational church. Many attendees at today’s exercises will hear the sermon.
Congressional Doings notes the Senate focusing on the omnibus claims bill while the conference report on the census bill was agreed to in the House and the Army appropriation bill was brought up for action.
An old advertisement explains how taste guides digestion through nerves linking taste buds on the tongue to the stomach. It promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as restoring digestion, breath sweetness, and enzyme balance, claiming physicians use them and offering free trial by mail from F. A. Stuart Co, Marshall, Michigan.
The report covers anxious European capitals over the Balkan situation, a Lamonte Missouri windstorm destroying an opera house, a St. Louis highwaymen murder, Korea’s Prince Ito ill in his hotel, a German diamond monopoly in German Southwest Africa, Beveridge's employers liability bill, corn stalk paper experiments, China’s infant emperor in good health, fires destroying Covington planing mills at a loss of 90000 dollars, James M Edwards of Toledo dead at ninety four, and coal barges sunk on the Ohio river near Wellsville.
Grain and livestock prices listed for Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo. Wheat No 2 red 1.05 1.07 in Indianapolis. corn and oats prices vary. cattle hogs sheep and lambs show broad ranges across markets. receipts include 8 500 hogs and 1 00 cattle.
In Indianapolis on January 29 Representative Clare of Johnson County will introduce a joint resolution to investigate state offices and set salaries. A caucus in Speaker Homans' office nearly broke up in a riot as Democrats clashed over repealing the county local option law. Some balked at binding to Kleckner’s repeal bill, while temperance Democrats favored a compromise aligning with ward and township measures. A conference was set to draft a middle ground between liberal and temperance factions.
In South Bend Indiana two men Charles Owens and Charles Paul died when a cavern opened in a twenty foot deep trench during the East Jefferson Street sewer extension project. A third worker was fatally injured and a fourth escaped with only slight injuries. Steve Nemeth and John Smith were injured as the cave in occurred.
Spencer Ind Jag reports the murder case of Emory Cassel in which the trial for the death of Thomas Mills has again been postponed until the next term of court.
In Washington on January 20, a Senate discussion on increasing federal judge salaries drew party tensions and debate over pay policy. Democrats led the talk with Rayner supporting raises while others argued for keeping pay unchanged as session duties and appropriations dominate. The piece notes travel allowances for Taft and contrasts past presidential perks, including car use and rail accommodations.
The funeral of Mrs Zerelda Hutelld was held at Christina church Georgetown with burial at Wolfe cemetery. A damage suit by Dr B W Maze against Harrison County Fair Association moved from Crawford to Floyd circuit court. Epworth League of DePauw Memorial church set a devotion at 6 30 pm next Sunday led by Mrs W M Whiteets on For Love s Sake. Reverend C L Traby of Winchester arrives in Jeffersonville to assume Fires Presbyterian duties next Sunday night. Anne Farnsley and Jesse Johnson wed at the bride s parents home near Elisabeth, tracing family ties to Floyd and Harrison counties. Chae Atkins arrested for indecent exposure. fined 20 and 60 days in jail. The pure food law aims to protect public health. Ely s Cream Balm advertised as safe under the new labeling requirements.
A fragmentary exchange describes a leading role as a brother who guides a horse across stag tableaux to the final act, highlighting stage terminology and a playful misinterpretation of leadership in theater.
Mrs W. L Guilpatrick of Danforth Maine reports that despite being past 70 she feels nearly young again after twenty years of severe dyspepsia. Doctors gave up but Electric Bitters revived her health, aiding digestion, sleep, liver and kidney function, and appetite. Only 50c at Chas. D. Knoepfle.
Neri Hols is appointed administrator of the estate of Adiwall V. Beech, deceased, with the estate declared solvent. The filing is noted by William A. Beach and legal representatives McIntyre, Bulleit & James.
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