Closing of Fifty-seventh Congress Ends in Deadlock
Washington reports the Fifty-seventh Congress expired at noon with both chambers in continuous session since yesterday. The Senate will meet in extra session tomorrow while the House heads home. naval bill conferees settled last night and the two houses agreed on most measures. The key dispute centered on navy expansion, with approval for three 16,000 ton battleships and two 13,000 ton ships, and the cruiser provision dropped.
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Senate Record Shows Aldrich Bill Defeated by Pine Tariff Vote
Washington report notes the final defeat of the Aldrich financial bill as the Philippine tariff bill took its place. J Frank Allee and L Heisler Ball were sworn in for Delaware, the Senate reached full membership at ninety, and Elkins accused Republicans of failing pledges on statehood and of filibustering.
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Aldrich
Senate
Delaware
J. Frank Allee
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Ball
Allee
Elkins
Arizona
Oklahoma
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Bryan Denies Plan to Bolt Democratic Convention
Pittsburg March 4 William J. Bryan declined reports that he would lead a revolt or an independent convention if gold Democrats win the national gathering. He said he made no such statement and that such action was unlikely and not discussed.
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Pittsburg
William J. Bryan
Democratic Party
New York
Deed of a Woman in New York Police Probe
Police investigators in New York believe evidence supports a case involving Abbie Burdick and an alleged crime. The report cites conclusive testimony and suggests the inquiry centers on this woman and associated actions.
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Burdick
Spring Humors and Remedies for Common Ailments
The note describes spring humors causing pimples boils loss of appetite tiredness bilious fits indigestion and headaches. It advises quick relief and building up the system with a remedy that follows.
Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as a premier spring medicine. It claims to purify blood and provide radical permanent cures for scrofula rheumatism pimples and various skin and blood diseases. The notice urges readers to buy Hood's and avoid substitutes.
Sentenced for life in Lillie murder case at David City
The jury found Mrs. Lena H. Lillie guilty of murdering her husband Harvey Lillie and sentenced her to life imprisonment. She claimed a burglar shot him after robbing the house of 300 dollars. Lillie died from the wound and an appeal may follow to the supreme court.
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Lena H. Lillie
Harvey Lillie
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Supreme Court
Ohio high court upholds relief department of railroad
The Ohio supreme court affirmed the circuit court ruling that the Pittsburg Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis company may operate its voluntary relief department. The case, brought by the attorney general in Franklin county, challenged the department as insurance and alleged employees were forced to join.
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Gray Bill Defeated in Indiana House amid Vetoes and Reapportionment Debate
Indianapolis March 4. The Indiana House defeated the Gray railroad consolidation bill 48 to 43. Governor vetoed a $5,000 appropriation for a George Rogers Clark statue, citing Clark’s alleged lack of Hoosier connection and late service to Spain. The session saw fights over juvenile court, women’s prison separation, interurban rail facilities, and a salary raise for the governor. Republicans pushed reapportionment as debate shifted to general appropriations.
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New Albany Men Sentenced for Federal Court Contempt
Six New Albany men were imprisoned in Marion county jail by Judge Anderson for contempt of the federal court over recognizing its jurisdiction in appointing Frederick Connor as receiver for M. Zier & Co. They include Charles D. Kelso, Michael Zier, Raymond J. Morris, Claude Sittason, Fred Ruoff, and Thomas Smithwick with sentences ranging from ten to sixty days.
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Floyd County
Claude Sittason
Fred Ruoff
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Milestones and Maladies Signal Era News
The Department of Agriculture plans a 1.5 million building project while a top insured man carries 1.66 million life coverage. Rome greets 70 000 at Leo XIII anniversary as US militia arms with Krag Jorgensen muskets. Ohio Supreme Court sustains Pennsylvania company relief department. An Edison plant explosion in New Jersey kills six and injures 25 to 59. Congress adjourns for the current session as the Senate plans an extra session. Rear Admiral Crowninshield resigns. Rear Admiral Cotton will take command. Mrs Harvey Lille at David City Neb convicted of murdering her husband and sentenced to life. Federal Judge Anderson in Indianapolis jails six New Albany men for contempt.
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Macedonian Rebels Clash With Turkish Troops Near Vladinfrovo
In Sofia on March 4 a collision occurred between Macedonian revolutionary forces led by Boris Sarafoff and Turkish troops near Vladinfrovo. Ten insurgents were killed or wounded, while Turkish casualties were heavier. The revolutionaries fled to the hills afterward.
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Farmer O Connor trashed Royal Center saloon in beer fueled riot
Logansport Indiana March 4 Daniel O Connor a well to do farmer of White county entered Leonard Burtons saloon at Royal Center armed with beer bottles and demolished fixtures drove Burton from the business and emptied several kegs of beer onto the floor in retaliation for being ejected from the saloon
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White County
Leonard Burton
Royal Center
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Old Soldier Beats Kidney Disease With Electric Bitters
Bedridden and destitute veteran J J Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered years of kidney trouble. After tried medicines failed he used Electric Bitters and soon declared he was on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is praised for liver and kidney relief.
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Jorma
Burglars Blow Safe in Newcastle Mill Office
In Newcastle Indiana on March 4 burglars used dynamite to demolish the safe in Martin and Martins mill office. The blast wrecked the interior but the safe was not opened and no loot was recovered.
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Eleven-Year-Old Rosa Losh Dies of Lockjaw in Indiana
Rosa Losh eleven daughter of W B Losh of Ridgeville Indiana died from blood poisoning caused by vaccination leading to lockjaw five miles east of Ridgeville on March 4.
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Rosa Losh
W. B. Losh
Fear of Humbug in Stomach Remedies
An article defends Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets against skepticism about cures for indigestion. It explains the product uses natural digestive ferments, aseptic pepsin, digestive acids, Golden Seal, and other ingredients, works by aiding digestion after meals, and contrasts with cathartics. Sold by druggists at 60 cents per package.
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Pope Leo's Twenty Fifth Coronation Anniversary Observed
In Rome on March 4 the twenty fifth anniversary of Pope Leo XIII's coronation was celebrated with grand Catholic ceremonies and a vast St. Peter's crowd showing strong reverence for the aging pontiff.
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St. Peters
Leesville man credits King’s New Discovery with cure
With family around and a son riding 18 miles for life, W. H Brown endured asthma’s death agonies until King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds gave instant relief and a cure. He reports sound sleep and calls it a matchless remedy for throat and lung troubles. Guaranteed bottles 50c and 1.00, trial bottles free at O D Knoefel’s drug store.
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Millikin Named Cincinnati Chief of Police
Cincinnati announces Colonel Paul M Millikin as chief of police to succeed the late Philip Deitsch. Millikin former city auditor and Spanish American War lieutenant colonel, long linked with the Ohio National Guard.
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Local notices and community events in Pawnee area
The pencil of local items records a second degree to be conferred by the Pawnee Tribe of Red Men tonight. A benefit musical at Business College supports the library fund. Obituary notes Mrs. Columbus E Sands dies at 620 East Ninth Street after brief illness. Funeral for Simon Haag at Holy Trinity Church, with interment in Lanesville, Harrison County. A trespass case fines William Chandler $8.80 after being found by Roundeman Wall in the Moser tannery. Building permits issued for Forbes, Jollicaint, and Abner Smith cottages. Embezzlement case: William Murphy arrested, released after warrant witness death. Basketball: Y M C A versus Salem March 14 at Salem, return game here later, plus March 21 double bill with High School and Y M C A, and challenge to Indianapolis. McClure's March issue features Lincoln Steffens on municipal democracy and Samuel Moffett on the Locomotive, with Tarbell on The Price of Trust Building.
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Misa Tarbell
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Personal notes and movements from New Albany community
Mrs J Page Palliam departed for Denver with LH Parker Monon official in the city today. Mr and Mrs Edward Weber returned from Newark Ohio. Attorney E G Henry leaves for Indianapolis on legal business. Ladies Hospital Club plans sewing at the hospital tomorrow afternoon. Miss Josie Day travels to Denver for health. Mrs H Weil of Owensboro visiting the Groscurth family. Mrs John Lesson recovering at West Market Street home. Rev Albert Hurlstone leaves for Indianapolis for DePauw trustees meeting. James Gregg and sons return from Toledo after wife Emma’s death. Lester List reports post office letters for March 2 1908.
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Indianapolis
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Clark
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Ginsa
Toledo
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Legislature Notes Show Republicans Hold Ground On Tax
The Kansas legislature faces heated debate over school funding and tax levies. Republicans resist a 16 cent levy, push cutting state tax, and seek local option 50 cent county levy for longer terms. Bills on high school inspector, anti cigarette measures, and freight rates die or stall amid lobbying. The general appropriations bill moves toward passage, while judges seek higher pay and controversy surrounds railroad consolidation and quail protection laws.
Rogers Grilley and Van Venchten at Third Presbyterian hall
Charles G Grilley and Van Venchten Rodgers present tonight at Maenverchor hall as the sixth entertainment in the Third Presbyterian church Men’s Union season. The program promises rich music and humor with elocutionist Grilley and impersonator Rogers, cited by critics as superb in Shakespeare and Doyle selections.
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Grilley
Proclamation on Water Supply Emergency in New Albany
Proclamation to the citizens of New Albany warns of a serious break in the water works pumping plant threatening water supply for at least thirty days. It notes risk to life and property and urges precautions as the reservoir can only meet daily needs.
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