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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
1
Chicago June 15 Republicans in Chicago debate vice presidential picks with Delliver and Fairbanks in strong contention. Indiana support for Fairbanks grows while Cortelyou fades and Hitchcock or Vorys may secure the national committee chair. Delegates and hotels adjust as convention dynamics shift toward a calmer, businesslike gathering.
Letters urging Taft to appoint Frank H. Huchoe as campaign manager have been mailed by about half of the current national committee members. Supporters of Hitchcock favored his selection last week as speculation swirled around the Republican convention to nominate the president.
Nine years ago O Farthing of Mill Creek Ind Ter nearly died from exhaustion. A druggist recommended Elestric Bitters, and a single bottle restored his strength. He credits the remedy with lifting him from death's door and keeping him well since. Sold under guarantee at Chas D Knuppefer's drug store for 50 cents.
At Chicago June 15 pressure to modify Taft platform rises as donors and leaders clash over plank changes. Ellis defends language while Gompers backs injunctive reform and Carter pushes postal savings banks. Roosevelt and Taft informed as foes brace for a lengthy resolutions fight.
A Spanish immigrant in a special coach attacked a priest with a dagger as a Westbound Wabash train halted at Fort Wayside. Police restrained the man and the injured clergyman was reported to be in stable condition.
Baseball standings from the American Association list teams and records with Milwaukee Indianapolis Columbus St. Paul Louisville Kansas City Toledo and Minneapolis. Game results show scores and pitcher batteries across four cities including Milwaukee Columbus Louisville and Toledo with multiple innings and runs.
The Kaw Missouri flood has nearly reached its crest with huge damage. Rail yards and packing houses evacuated, Armourdale abandoned by 12,000 residents as waters run twelve feet deep in streets. Evacuees seek shelter while awaiting a turn in the tide per the weather bureau.
An advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Care strengthens the whole system and will cure all kidney and bladder troubles by improving filtration to maintain good health, endorsed by O. D. Knoefel.
Subcommittee of the Democratic National Committee met in Chicago on June 15 to select temporary convention officers and arrange for the Denver event. The note then pivots to a medical advertisement praising Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney and bladder troubles.
The first national good roads congress opens in Chicago as governors from several states are expected to deliver addresses. The event is billed as the most important gathering in the history of the country for road improvement.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recounts a 1906 illness described as pasamania and a terrible cough. He credits Dr. King's Men Discovery for rapid improvement after two and a half bottles, claiming he became a well man again and praising the remedy.
Chicago dispatch notes Taft and his rivals hold equal chance for the vice presidency as Taft managers permit a free convention vote on the platform. The tariff plank, drawn by Taft, is central, with modifications possible but no drift from core issues. The article emphasizes cautious but flexible approach to platform details and a moderate, principled declaration.
The Secretary of War, not born in a log cabin, comes from a Cincinnati family of prominence. Taft grew up in elegance and culture, excelled in school, and has long been noted for industrious effort and a keen ability to manage many duties quickly.
Indianapolis prepares to host the North American Saengerbund festival at the Coliseum from Wednesday to Sunday. A 29 600 voice men’s chorus and a 1 000 voice Indianapolis children’s chorus join the New York Symphony Orchestra and 122 choirs from 29 cities for five concerts including three evenings and two matinees.
In Tadianapolis on June 15 the convention gathered for a Sunday school workshop. Attendees from local churches discussed curriculum development and outreach strategies.
Mrs. William Ash and son visit relatives in Lafayste. Charles Hoffer and Daniel Wal Jr visit friends in Brookville Indiana. Mrs. Marthe Jennings of Heaty Ll visits daughter Mrs James Kelly in Silver Hills. Prof Oliae F Niermeyer of Scranton Pa attends as a delegate to the International.
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