02 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1909
Page
1
Washington March 2 The national capital welcomes vast crowds as Taft shows no worry or nervous strain. For the first time wives of the president and vice president will join in the inaugural parade. Mrs Taft and Mrs Sherman will ride with their husbands from the capitol to the White House after the ceremonies.
Reno Nevada March 2 Fire started by an overheated flue spread from the Arcade hotel to the Palace gambling house owned by James May. Both buildings burned within an hour with losses near 100000 and several injuries from falling brick. The Palace, famed in western gambling history, once paid a large roulette windfall to May who later acquired the property. Des Moines Iowa March 2 Students fund a monument for Senator William A Alling on his expected eightieth birthday with contributions of 10 cents to memorials in Des Moines and Washington. The legislature has allocated 10000 for the ped ental project.
A jury found William Rand president of the Common Councils and councilmen John F Klein and Joseph C Wasson guilty on a conspiracy charge. Former bank president W W Ramsey, indicted jointly, was acquitted by court order and at the district attorney's request.
Opal Pritchard and Lew Cain, begge arrested six weeks ago on a grand jury indictment, stand trial in the Lawrence circuit court for the murder of Joseph Kapsham of Qolftic.
Roy Cunningham of Belvidere Illinois is the sole farmer in the completed Standard Oil retrial jury in Judge Anderson's court. The first venire panel was dismissed after the defense noted a farmers bias. Opening statements were made and evidence is expected to resemble the original hearing with a two week conclusion hoped. The court ruled the company faces up to thirty six offenses with a maximum aggregate fine of 720000 dollars.
Washington reports a near end to this congress as the House, amid chaos, passes the Appalachian and White Mountain forest reserve bill extended to all states by a narrow ten vote margin. Other measures move to the president, with conference on spending bills and a rare committee call rule adopted by six vote margin.
Washington reports armored cruisers California and Pennsylvania dispatched from Panama to Amapala Honduras to monitor Central American developments. Government notes only superficial quiet in the region and will use state department good offices to maintain peace amid reports of military and naval activity in Nicaragua.
The territorial assembly in Santa Fe passed a resolution directing all papers and charges presented to the senate committee opposing the statehood bill be forwarded. The aim is to give New Mexicans a chance to refute corruption allegations before the judiciary committee.
South Bend March 2 United States senator elect B F Shively has chosen Byford N Long of Brownstown as his private secretary. James T Joffries declares he will fight Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title if in condition to compete.
An old advertisement lists E. BURNHAM’S preparations including Hair and Scalp Tonic, Gray Hair Restorer, Hygienic Skin Food, Coarse Pore Lotion, Cucumber Cream, Aromatic Astringent, Tan and Freckle Lotion, and Golden Hair treatments. It promises hair growth, scalp cleanliness, skin whitening, blemish reduction, and a free booklet titled How to Be Beautiful on request.
The Arkansas legislature approves a statewide prohibition measure. Princess Maria Thorsa, wife of Princes Ludiwis of Tavaria, is reported dead. Maine cities vote in eleven municipal contests. A bronze cougar statue is presented to the president by the tennis cabinet. The seite passes a pension bill for Civil War volunteer nurses at 12 a month. A Dayton incident involves May Mesafos seized by a maniac. Doranda will contest the Marathon distance in Madison Square Garden on March 15. An explosion at a Dayton smokeless powder plant kills Walter Thompson of Lima, Ohio. Short contracts cover the New York stock market weakness. Wheat prices fall in Chicago on weak cables and rising northwest receipts. The public debt at Feb 17 stands at 1,019,678,946. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised for coughs. U.D Knoefel.
E J Baldwin known as Lucky Baldwin dies at his Arcadia home after several weeks illness. He is eighty one years old and renowned among Los Angeles society and early California business circles.
The passage extols Electric Bitters as a superior health enhancer, claiming it improves stomach and liver function, purifies and enriches the blood, and strengthens the entire system. It promises vigorous vitality and sharpness, urging use for those in weak or sickly condition, with a money back guarantee.
Washington reports describe the closing days of a Congress as the rush to finish essential bills before noon March 4. President Cleveland’s earlier stance on not reviewing late measures sped lawmakers to clear the list. Campaigns of Reed rules and party discipline push conference reports through, while diplomats face costly rent for Paris embassy buildings. James Sherman hosts a Washington dinner with Philadelphia and New York political figures.
Fearful disease of piles presented as easily cured at home by Pyramid Pill care. Advertisement promises a free trial package by mail, urging use of their remedy with palmfuls of claims and no doctor needed. Claims instant relief and permanent cure with a 50 cent full box from druggists.
Charleston, March 2. William D. Crum resigns as collector of customs effective March 4 avoiding potential embarrassment for President Elect Taft. Crum faced opposition as a black appointee with a long fight led by Senator Tillman including a senate filibuster against his confirmation. Crum says resignation avoids pressure on Taft and stems from wishing to retire with Roosevelt.
Oklahoma City reports three miners were crushed when two coal cars broke away from the Reid mine incline and rolled back into the shaft. The incident occurred as cars were drawn from the mine.
On a lonely night Alex Benton of Fort Edward climbed Bald Mountain to a neighbor’s home, using Dr King’s New Discovery said to cure asthma and other lung troubles. The ad claims rapid relief for coughs colds croup hemorrhages and sore lungs with trial bottles offered and guarantee by Chas D Knoefel.
Indiana Senate Republicans caucused last night with 23 of 27 aligned to block repeal, boosting hopes for a party-led stance. In the House, the first night opened with a near quorom shortfall as 68 members were present. A series of measures passed, including road funding, foodstuffs tagging, and a Sunday baseball bill facing stiff church opposition. The session outlined committees to probe state offices, while adjournment looms and the fate of key bills remains uncertain.
A group of thirteen Tennessee senators, missing roll calls, remain outside the state as a stalemate blocks all legislation. The session reconvened without result and lawmakers threaten to stay away until a compromise on selecting state election boards is reached, crippling state finances and delaying key appropriations.
London report states Servia has not publicized Russia s advice but continues a pacific stance. A note urges Serbians to be patient respect the law and act peacefully while Austrian officials hint at conditions for direct talks and economic concessions.
In Shelbyville Indiana on March 2 a drunken brawl left Luther Marshall dead and Steve Marshall injured as Emanuel Jackson fired his revolver while fleeing. Jackson is jailed pending further action. Steve Marshall and Jackson remain in custody after the shooting.
The Pennsylvania Railroad reveals in its annual report for the year 198 that gross earnings fell by 52,446,722 and net earnings declined by 7,456,297 compared with the prior year.
The French scientist Arago refused to wear decorations, inviting Everrier to take any orders he desired from a drawer of crosses and ribbons. He valued science over titles, preferring to record discoveries in the bureau of longitude or speak them at the academy rather than publish books.
Washington reports show January 1909 receipts of 46,071,709 and expenditures of 54,214,246 creating a monthly deficit of 6,647,537. The figure improves on January 1909’s 15,543,832 and February 1908’s 8,405,108. In New York the American Pharmaceutical Association backs Dr Wiley and urges his continued leadership of the Bureau of Chemistry for enforcing pure food and drug laws.
Indianapolis wheat and livestock prices show No 2 red wheat at 1.20 to 1.24, corn 66 cents, oats 60 cents, hay prices around 10 to 12 dollars, cattle 3.50 to 6.76, hogs 4.04 to 5.60, sheep 2.50 to 4.25, lambs 3 to 7.4. Receipts include 2,000 hogs, 450 cattle, 50 sheep. Prices also listed for Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo futures and cash quotes.
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