16 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
1
An earthquake in Elis province near Pyrgos causes widespread destruction. Villages suffered heavy damage with initial reports of twenty dead and numerous injuries. casualty figures are expected to rise as details emerge from the region. The tremor centered in southern Greece prompted extensive material losses and ongoing assessments.
Boston hosts Chicago while Brooklyn, New York and Philadelphia host St. Louis Cleveland and others in a day of mixed results. Batter names include Pfiester Archer Marc Graham Liefield Throck Bran don Gibson McIntyre Marshall Fromme McLean Crandall Schlei Beebe Dooin Melter Bresnahan Rickie Dooin Johnson Hughes Haverlek Street Donovan Works Schmidt Smith Street Willett Schmidt Burehell Wolters Donahue Graham Criger Woods Donahue Graham Criger Warhoep Kleinow Smith Sullivan Bender Thomas Rhoades Easterly.
Washington reports rising friction between President Taft and tariff bill conferees. The White House rejected removing the corporation tax amendment, with Taft claiming enough votes to sustain it. Aldrich and Payne press the tax as an administrative concession, while veto talks surface as letters urging a veto pile up.
Washington July 16 The Democrats in the house failed to strike out a $25,000 provision for President Taft's traveling expenses from an urgent deficiency bill. They alleged bad faith citing pledges not to add new alliances to the president.
In Hammond Indiana the third tetanus death linked to July celebrations occurred when eleven year old Clarence Metos died from a blank cartridge wound to the hand. Thirteen year olds Harold Lace and Clarence Dolson died earlier, with seventeen others injured and three feared dead.
The body of Claude Hunt was recovered from Kilmeer lake near the spot where the body of Milk Mary Loretta Davey of Chicago had been found. The recovery confirms the tragedy as a double drowning and explains Hunt's disappearance.
Indianapolis R ALLE and Columbus RHE list players Hatterts Halla Peltz Glaze Shaw Colunbus Batteries McSurely Land Link Upp James Milwaukee batteries Manske Moran Swan Ritter Minneapolis OZ W002 YB Batterfies Karger Carisch Olmstead Block present across cities with breif team rosters and pairings.
Police report no secret session yet as tramps swarm Manele Indiana July 16. A group of fourteen dismounted from a freight train and were escorted across the corporation line, yet more tramps continue arriving while freight brakes men note tramps head toward Muncie.
Louis Rosenberg a Cleveland cigarmaker was murdered on a lonely island near Hedare summer resort Port Huron Michigan July 16. Frank Elbera also of Cleveland who is charged with the murder died after taking poison in a suicide. Sam Frisbie of Cleveland is jailed as an accomplice. Detroit chosen as next year’s convention city by the Catholic educational association executive board.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw testified at Matteawan that Harry K. Thaw threatened to kill her if released, a key point in the state’s bid to declare him criminally insane. Thaw denied the threat, insisting he was not crazy, while the court adjourned proceedings to July 26.
Jim Mynn of Pueblo, Colorado beats Dilly Papke of Spring Valley, Illinois in ten rounds at Los Angeles. Other items report royal wedding, cardinal appointment rumor, mining leader Lewis in Pittsburgh, Diaz inviting Taft to Paso, livestock convention in Denver, unrest in Morocco Tangier, Korea Japan judicial transfer talks in Seoul, Seattle council elects women leaders, and Marita Delgado declining Cuban lottery directorship.
Reports connect Frank R. Adams of Indianapolis with a Delaware Adams and the Columbia club. Evidence suggests the Indianapolis man’s wife Anna F. Magrath died by suicide in their Pasadena flats, while Adams is described as a traveling agent with a separate life and family in Logansport, Logansport.
An advisory notes delaying treatment for a minor kidney irregularity could lead to serious kidney disease. It claims Foley's Kidney Remedy rebuilds worn tissues and strengthens kidneys. 9. D. Knoefel.
Wheat trading in Chicago on Thursday showed a volatile session with prices briefly rising 2 cents above the season high before tumbling nearly 7 cents. The top quote reached $1.29.
Jem Drisell the English featherweight champion and Owen Moran former bantamweight have signed articles for a twenty round fight for the featherweight championship to be held on September 13.
The president of The Industrial and Orphan's Home at Macon Georgia reports nine years of successful use of Electric Bitters in the institution. He praises it for stomach liver and kidney troubles, purifying blood aiding digestion and appetite, and strengthening weak individuals including women and children. Obadiah Knoefel signs the note at 50 cents per bottle.
In Mishawaka Indiana police chief Benjamin Jarrett says a so called burglary school run by Louis Carter a detective and deputy game warden and six local youths aged twelve to nineteen has been broken up. Carter is missing after being bonded on burglary charges and several incendiary fires and robberies are tied to the group. The youths name Carter as their chief and say he supplied tips and knew of crimes before they occurred. Officials searched the Carter residence and found stolen goods from multiple sites.
In Hammond Indiana July 16 two well known Hammond women were fatally injured in a collision on Columbia avenue along the South Hammond auto highway to Chicago and South Bend. Mrs Mary Frettag 63 mother of ex Mayor Fred Mott and Mrs Fred R Mott 39 ex Mayor Mott's wife suffered critical injuries after the Mott car collided with a large touring car driven by William Abibern Hammond contractor. The two women were trapped under the wreck and later taken to a hospital amid fears they would die.
Pittsburg July 16 Twenty two alleged strike leaders are jailed in a box car as 3000 strikers face the state constabulary at the Pressed Steel Car plant near Preston Pa Riot fire and injuries occur with troopers and two strike sympathizers shot One sergeant is badly injured and ten mob members are arrested as the plant remains idle and no work is attempted
A five story building at Eleventh and Market in Philadelphia collapsed during reconstruction for United Gas Improvement. Thirty two workers were trapped beneath ruins with seven dead, one fatally injured and twenty four seriously hurt as steel girders shifted after girders were moved.
A north bound passenger train collided head on with a southbound freight half a mile south of Schultz station. Engineer Melvin Meade and brake man Seth Breman of Kalamazoo are dead. other crew injured. Accident blamed on orders misunderstanding. Vincent Altman, ex policeman, held to grand jury on unrelated charge. Additional notices include medical testimonial and claim of quick relief for bronchial ailments.
George Altland, an athletic young man known for outdoor sports and a high school record, drowned in Fall Creek near Twenty fourth and Capitol while attempting a swim display for two neighborhood boys. The swift current and undertow were blamed for the tragedy.
Work has begun on a traction line from Oblong to connect with the McKinley system at Charleston. The preliminary survey was completed last year and the road is promised to be ready for operation in about three months.
Fort Wayne Indiana July 16 county commissioners authorize the sheriff to draw in and out fees which the legislature allowed but Governor Marshal ordered blocked as unconstitutional.
A Teheran dispatch claims Russian legations faced attacks as Nationalists gain momentum near St Petersburg. The insurgents receive continual reinforcements and appear poised for favorable outcomes as the situation escalates.
Assistant State's Attorney D. J. Short wrapped up his argument in the Gingles case this morning. The defense will be represented by Mr. O'Donnell and John O'Shaughnessy, followed by a brief reply by the prosecutor.
The page lists grain and livestock prices for Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Chicago with wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lambs prices and receipts. It includes an ad for a patent medicine claiming chest relief and an anecdote about financial hardship in preparing for a siege.
A Beach Fuller Co plant in Evansville Indiana burned destroying crates baskets and veneers. Estimated loss near fifty thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.
The nine D. and C. Lake Lines steamers provide fast regular passenger service between Cleveland Detroit Buffalo Toledo Mackinac and all Lake ports. Send for illustrated pamphlet with details on ships service and destinations by enclosing a two cent stamp to D. and O. Navigation Co Wayne Street Detroit Michigan.
Notice to subscribers of the Tribune urging readers to report missed or late deliveries by calling Cumberland 391 or other contact, to improve service and ensure timely newspapers.
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