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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
Chicago reports say allies back a plan to appeal contested Southern taft delegations to the credentials committee and then the convention. The initial Saturday statement, from Burke and Hemenway, caused dissension and was deemed ill advised by several anti Taft advisers.
Representatives of Vice President Fairbanks and Senator Knox along with Senator Crane gathered to address anti Taft opposition. Crane condemned violating convention procedure and urged continuing contests before the national committee. Indiana Senator Hemenway endorsed the stance. Allies planned a late Sunday meeting as the conference concluded with a statement from the allies. Committee reopened at 10 AM to tackle the Third Florida district contests.
A tornado struck Charles City Iowa at about 5 pm demolishing around 200 residences and barns. W R Beck and a child were killed with three children reported missing. The storm carved a ten rod wide ten mile path from southeast of town to northeast beyond it. Downed telephone wires hindered details from the countryside.
Paris reports a new murder as Auguste Remy, 77, a wealthy retired banker, is found stabbed to death in his Rue de la Pepiniere mansion. The crime Saturday night left money and jewels missing, and a wine carafe with three used glasses suggests possible links to the earlier Adolphe Steinheil and Mme Japy case.
The nine year old Anna Luchinski, daughter of Polish miner Michael Luchinski of Standard, was found dead in a Coke Plane switch boxcar. The throat showed signs of strangulation after an assault. Charles Williams, who found the body, is detained as investigators seek details.
A Crewe Cover Lake line open car carrying excursionists left the track near St. Louis at 10 30 last night and overturned down a ten foot embankment. One man was killed and a score of others seriously injured with three believed certain to die.
George F. Payne of the George F. Payne & Co. and builder of the new state capitol at Harrisburg died at his Philadelphia home Sunday at age fifty five from a combination of illnesses. He was a defendant in the capitol conspiracy case.
Ad claims Foley's Kidney Care strengthens the entire system and promotes sound kidneys by filtering impurities from blood. It asserts positive cures for kidney and bladder issues and links good health to proper kidney function.
Weather disruptions in the Gulf of Finland cause the emperor and imperial party to abandon a sea voyage. They depart by rail for Reval to hold the interview with King Edward within the roadstead, instead of going far to sea.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia describes a near fatal 1906 pneumonia attack that left him weak and fearing consumption. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid relief after two and a half bottles, claiming it the best remedy for coughs and lung disease. Sold with guarantee at Knoefel’s drug store with a free trial bottle.
Washington June 8 platform for the Chicago convention is completed aside from minor items to be added by the regulations committee. The work has been carried out by Hon Wade Ellis with input from the president and Mr Taft in free consultation.
A report details Wade H Ellis and others drafting the Ohio party platform. It vows unequivocal endorsement of President Roosevelt, highlights tariff revision, discusses the Aldrich Vreeland currency measure, railroad rate law, forest and public land conservation, and labor injunctive protections.
The piece lists results and standings across National and American Leagues, detailing team records, win percentages, and scores from recent games. It includes positions of Cubs, Reds, Pirates, Giants, Braves, and others, plus game box scores from Chicago, Detroit, St. Louis, and Philadelphia.
Boston on June 8 reports John Hays Hammond has arrived for discussing his candidacy for the vice presidency. He says he is here to consult with party men and personal friends in the city.
For the third time in a year the Prestolite plant on South Street near Delaware exploded causing injuries to four teenagers, wrecking Engine House No 2 and damaging St. Vincent's Hospital by about 93000 dollars. No one died outright in the blasts.
Birmingham crowds gather as the Confederate Veterans annual reunion prepares to start the next day. Officials expect about 20,000 visitors and anticipate a large turnout through Thursday.
A brief notice notes letters of recall presented for Bertia June S Amertena Ambas, outlining the formal action and expected next steps in the process.
Jeffersonville Ind June 8 One ballot sufficed for the jury to find Elizabeth Beck of Seilersburg not guilty of shooting her son in law Daniel Scheller on December 28 Insanity was the defense claimed Beck brooded over Scheller marrying her daughter Hallie Beck and the shooting followed Scheller is related to the late Mrs Geneva Sutherlin The case drew wide notice due to the principals involved The defendant is a respected teacher and former contributor to the local press
In Indianapolis on June 8 officials expect the grand jury to indict more defendants over an alleged false claim against the city for asphalt patching by Western Construction in April 1907. Earlier grand jury indictments included Harry P. Brunaugh Henry W. Marshall George W. Baxter Thomas Shufelton and John Rosasco. all but Brunaugh were later dismissed.
Darrow and Worden for Ray Lamphere seek a coroner driven examination of the Gunness home body. They demand measurement weighing and photography for a defense report, aiming to prove the corpse is not Mrs Gunness but a cadaver.
In Indianapolis on June 8 a group of People's Party adherents met at the English hotel and nominated a ticket for the fall campaign led by Governor F. J. S. Robinson of Cleverland with O. L. Ross of Belma as lieutenant governor, Richard Bonewitz of Wheatland as secretary of state, James B. Reeves of Plymouth as auditor, and Aaron McDonald of Galveston as treasurer.
Warsaw Indiana June 8 stockholders meet to wind up Kosciusko County Bank after its closure by state auditor Billheimer. Stockholders will pay all depositors and indebtedness as final arrangements are reviewed with state representatives.
Reports list meetings in Milwaukee Cleveland and Des Moines with dates and delegates. Notable incidents include a fatal balloon ascent in Springfield and a wife killing in San Francisco. Detroit editor Quinby is dead and the Florida monitor will be punctured for naval construction.
A satirical take on Parisians portraying them as rude and obstructive in daily life while claiming politeness only in the word pardon. The piece cites Samuel T Blythe and mocks the stereotype of the courteous Parisian in crowds, theaters, and cafes. An abrupt medical aside promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for various kidney or bladder troubles.
Fragmentary quatrains critique of dullness and social folly. Jumbled phrases mock bores and cleverness while warning against forcing meetings as two bores clash. Imagery hints at pain, disdain, and futility. tone resembles a satirical meditation on wit and boredom.
A garbled interview fragment from Mill Creek Indiana quotes Mr O about nine years ago and overcoming hardship. He mentions life’s failures, electric bitters, and regaining strength after being “one foot in the bad.” The text is largely unreadable but conveys a note of personal struggle and resilience.
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