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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1903
Page
1
A promotional article extols Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co as the best and simplest laxative for family use. It emphasizes quality, manufacturing uniformity, and physician approval, urging buyers to purchase only genuine original packaging with full company name printed on the front.
Buffalo police say a woman linked to the Burdick murder may be arrested soon. The case centers on whether a man or woman killed Burdick, with a cocktail bottle used and a woman present. Police suspect a high‑standing woman hid the crime and that an intimate connection to the case exists through a possible husband or brother.
Federal injunction against a Wabash strike keeps firemen and brake men from posting a strike order. Labor leaders say action hinges on the injunction and will seek dissolution. Attorneys for train men plan to appear in court to lift the restraining order. Grand Master Wilkins says two thousand trainmen stand ready to support the call if ordered.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a blood purifier and health restorer. It claims blood toxins cause boils and other disorders, touts nerve and sleep benefits, and features endorsements from Judge P. P. Desveraine and Thomas Young about full recovery after two bottles.
Indianapolis dispatch reports the senate trimmed nearly $100,000 from the general appropriations bill and granted over $2,000 for appellate judges stenographers, while vetoing several county and court measures. President Roosevelt also commends Congress in a March 4 letter to former Speaker Henderson.
At a Southern Indiana Editorial association meeting in Indianapolis on March 5 officers were chosen. President M. C. Garber Madison, vice president Graham Sanford Washington, secretary Jay C. Smith Seymour, treasurer J. P. Cox Owensville. Delegates named to the National Editorial association in Omaha include W. W. Aiken Franklin Star E. A. Remy Seymour Republican Fleming Radcliff Newcastle Tribune and Dr v F Callen Our Standard Indianapolis. The executive committee may set the next meeting place with a recommendation for an Ohio river steamer.
Evansville Ind March 5 Clarence Marion a miner was crushed to death when caught under a cage at the Buckskin mines in Gibson county His companion Smith is fatally injured William Bottoms died in a nearby Winslow mine from falling slate
Reports include Herbert Brim's death by action in Lockport New York and Saloona opening in Vermont after fifty years. China faces a quiet foreigner-led rebellion and renewed Boxer activity. Nebraska's Mercer to direct cersus, replacing Merriam. a Russian engineer held at Aden for attempting entry. Germany's St Gants fair show. New York fogs trigger elevated collisions injuring six. Edward Madson electrocuted in Iowa. Frankfurter Journal suspends publication. Bulgarian revolutionaries widen in Macedonia as Turkish clashes surge. A C Bird named traffic director over 15,000 miles of Gould roads.
Reports from Macedonia say rebels raid villages at night forcing peasants to swear allegiance to the Bulgarian cause or face death, with a black cross and revolver used as the coercive symbols.
London reports say Mrs Florence Maybrick may be freed in April 1904 under standard good behavior rules for prisoners. The note follows discussions over an impending release and cites customary practices.
In Grant, seven miles from Guntersville, Tom Barkley was killed and three Barkley relatives wounded in a quarrel with the Taylor brothers over a cat being moved with their effects. The incident follows a dispute sparked by a joke about the Barkleys. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a cure for grippe coughs by O. D. Knoefel.
Northbound Seaboard Limited wrecked at Evergreen two miles south of the Georgia line. Engineer Pierce and his fireman were killed. Six more crew injured, one possibly fatally, and one Pullman passenger hurt. Open switch caused the crash.
Alarmists claim Pope Leo is gravely ill amid a lingering cold. An Osservatore Romano note says the pope will rest for several days after a doctor’s warning, prompting public announcement to avoid disorder. His age and fragile state cause anxiety among cardinals arriving in Rome.
Bedridden and destitute, J. J. Havens of Versailles Ohio suffered kidney disease for years. He tried Electric Bitters and quickly recovered, declaring he is on the road to complete recovery. The tonic is praised as best for the liver and overall health.
With family around him and a son riding 18 miles for life, W. H. Brown of Leesville Indiana endured asthma's death throes until Dr. King's New Discovery brought instant relief. He reports sound sleep each night and credits the remedy with curing consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs and grip.
In Powhattan near Bluefield West Virginia two murders occurred last night. James Mack was shot and killed by James Hickman who had eloped with Mack's wife after Mack followed the couple from North Carolina. Hickman fired, killing Mack through the head. A second murder followed from a dispute over religion as Mrs Tillie Hampton shot and killed her husband Michael Hampton after he refused to adopt her faith.
Reports from Costa Rica say General Bonilla, elected president, has entered Tegucigalpa while General Sierra and General Arias retreat to a northern stronghold with their best troops. Observers doubt Bonilla can hold Trucigalpa.
At Alleyton Texas on March 5 a Southern Pacific passenger train derailed injuring several passengers. Tribulations include details about passengers Tip Woods and Clamefit Cooper. Local authorities investigate cause as crews work to clear the line.
Hamilton prosecutors refused Alfred Knapp access to the victim’s body as relatives hire Cincinnati lawyers for his defense. The murder victim’s funeral was held at Wagner's morgue this afternoon and a preliminary hearing may be set for next Tuesday.
In Kansas City yards of the Union Pacific a Rock Island westbound train struck an eastbound train, injuring more than a dozen passengers and derailing three cars. A smoking car overturned and a coach was demolished. no fatalities were reported.
Lima Ohio reports Frank Well and Loren Rice were crushed to death between two ammonia tanks at the Solar refinery after a stay-bolt failed. Both victims suffered fatal head injuries.
Dan Shepler of Maxwell, Greenfield County, faced divorce proceedings after claiming his child was dead. A bogus telegram used to support that claim was revealed along with other fake messages. He blamed his wife’s parents for influence and was jailed 20 days for contempt in issuing fraudulent telegrams.
In Connersville Indiana Rev D T Hedges a Methodist minister left for Cincinnati to visit his son and sent a letter claiming he planned to go to Utah to become a Mormon He told his wife to dispose of his property and said he would never return The presiding elder received a letter confirming his resignation from the Everton Aft cult Loogootee circuit court reports vote sellers guilty with 13 copry pleas and fines disfranchisement for tamicts. forty-three cases to be tried next term
Hammond Indiana March 5 W A Alen a saloon keeper found a bundle of securities and negotiable paper valued at 20000 hidden between a refrigerator and a closet in his saloon. The papers were stolen last January from State Senator Lundgren of Chicago.
Shelbyville reports Jerry Perkins, 33, was cutting trees when a trunk toppled onto him. He suffered a broken arm in two places with chest and shoulder injuries described as fatal.
Peter Yerkins uncle of Mrs. Kate Taylor, jailed for preliminary hearing on charges of instigating the murder of her husband. Taylor's daughter Ida Dekay testified she saw the killing and heard Yerkins urge her mother to kill Vaylor.
Attorneys for Governor Beckham file in Woodford circuit court an agreed mandamus to require the Democratic state committee to place his name on the ballot. The committee refused due to eligibility questions raised by opponents Judge Breckinridge and ex congressman Hendricks. The case moves through lower and higher courts with a final decision expected within two weeks.
The Chicago beef trust will stand by its demurrer to the federal government allegations and appeal the ruling overruling it. It chooses not to hear testimony on the inner workings of the combination despite the government’s large trove of testimony from across the country.
Tangier dispatches say government troops under El Menehi bi faced a decisive setback as a 1,600 strong vanguard division was surprised by rebels on February 27. Shereefian forces fled in disorder and abandoned materiel as reinforcements ordered to Fez withdrew.
The secretary of state informs diplomatic officials that a national and international good roads congress will meet in St. Louis from April 27 to May 2 to spur global interest in improving public highways.
From Copenhagen dated March 5 the German emperor plans a visit to King Christian X before April 8, King Christian’s eighty fifth birthday. The czar and King Edward are expected at the Danish court in September. In Washington on March 5 Captain Purnell of the Harrington becomes commandant of the Norfolk navy yard succeeding Admiral Cotton and Crowninshield on the European station, with Harrington promoted to rear admiral.
Medard Fiset of Loominater Massachusetts shot and killed his wife after accusing her of seeing another man during his absence. He then shot himself, ending a tragedy that reflected on personal reputation and domestic strife.
Mary English sues agl ine Roca Darneal for partition of Floyd Street property. Howard Fark Building Association sues Amanda McGuire for possession of Seventh Street property. Funeral of Mrs Emi wife of James Grege held at Trinity M B Church. burial at Fairview. Lower market house repairs begin. A.T. Smith contractor. Upper building occupancy to start by March 14. lower house to be torn down thereafter. Social session planned by Ellis lodge committee with several hundred expected. Two $600 bonds of the lodge have been taken up. A homing pigeon from Philadelphia returned home after seven hundred mile journey. Jennies De Pauw Memorial church Men’s Civic Club votes to raise membership age to sixty. open meetings for younger folks. Hops Lodge drill team to visit from Jeffersonville for initiatory degree. Reuben B. of the Jeffersonville Evening News to speak on Oddship. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised.
A telephone message reports severe disturbance in Villa Union as efforts by authorities to curb plague spread incite violence. More than 260 residents attacked agents from the force and forcible expulsions occurred, with reports of a mob hunting down individuals tied to the plague response.
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