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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1909
Page
1
Attorney General Wickersham is sworn in as the first new Taft cabinet member, marking the administration's initial staffing step. Messrs Dickinson and MacVeagh, Chicago cabinet officials, face a week or more before reaching Washington while delays and duties set the tempo of the early government roster.
In a debut event the parade featured a prominent guard leading the procession of horses. The spectacle drew attention as riders and horses moved through the ceremonial route with notable fans watching from surrounding stands.
The article debunks claims that Peruna is an alcoholic beverage or substitute for whiskey. It explains Peruna is a medical compound with multiple ingredients, contains no cheap whiskey, and only a small amount of cologne spirits to dissolve medicines. It urges honesty and notes excess doses affect the user.
An incoherent OCR fragment recounts lawmakers taking oaths and new officials appointed amid the early days of a new administration. It references figures such as Correster and Willian Burn, mentions secretaries and seats, and notes party dynamics and cabinet reshuffles in a terse, unclear narrative.
A vintage health pitch notes electric tonics claim to fix weak stomach liver kidneys and blood. The ad asserts broad market reach from southwest trade to eastern markets and promises vigor brains and strength after use. Guaranteed by Cha D. Kovefel for 50 cents.
Speaker Cannon advocates changing the presidential inauguration from March 4 to May 1 to reduce exposure to severe weather, citing past poor conditions at Harrison’s and Cleveland inaugurations. He promises support as a representative and urges delaying the date for clearer, healthier weather.
Captain W H Mathews of the Fifth prole war cinet was shot in his station house desk by Col Collier who attacked with a revolver after a breach of rules. Collier gave no motive and refused to explain the act. The text also extols King’s New Discovery as a remedy for throat and lung ailments.
Tennessee prosecutors impeach Governor Patterson’s testimony and counter the Cooper defense on why Colonel Cooper and Robin Cooper were on Seventh Avenue the day Senator Carmack was killed. A perjury warrant is issued for Benning as witnesses spar over motive and timing while both sides prepare for a lengthy trial phase.
Vice President Sherman not fully recovered from inauguration excitement but will face a large and enthusiastic crowd. The event is the dinner honoring Sherman by Philadelphia figures including Jo ana ton Moore, with many invitees from the Pennsylvania congressional delegation, the Gridiron Club, the Five O Clock Club, and government officials.
Whitley and Hancock counties voted dry on Friday by a strong majority. In Hancock County the dry measure faced active contest in Greenfield and Columbia City, seat of Hancock, where a small brewery and thirteen saloons existed. Columbia City hosts Governor Marshall. eleven saloons remained in Hancock, and most townships were made dry by remonstrance.
A late century advertisement urges using Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges to improve morning breath and digestion. Chew a lozenge with water to cleanse the mouth, sweeten breath, and aid stomach function. Claims include universal usefulness and no bad effects, with purchase details for Marshall Michigan.
In Nebraska a long church dispute ends with the district court and supreme court upholding the bishop’s excommunication and ousting Father Murphy from St Vincent’s parish in Tecumseh and Seward. The case centers on authority over parish property and governance as the bishop condemns Murphy after transfer between parishes.
Washington March 6 Ex president Roosevelt may join the United States Senate with supporters arguing it would follow his administration's influence. Senator Burton of Ohio enters the scene as a potential committee candidate while Crane of Massachusetts emerges as a rising power. The Senate Office Building nears completion with lavish new quarters to relive cramped conditions, and Missouri moves to curb fake leather shoes prompting possible national copycat legislation.
Colonel doselt sails toward Africa aboard the steamer Him burg as Taft plans Texas visit. State department reports domestic riots. Honduras note and Paris arrival of Edward noted. U.S. business failures rise to 210 last week. Christie Grain and other firms face liquidation with assets around 125000. Freddie Welch defeats Ray Bronson in New Orleans. Wheat slump driven by bearish news. O D Koeffel notes kidney remedy claim.
Indianapolis March 6 Governor Marshall extends the deadline for receiving measures to 6 pm to clear the large appropriation bill. Senator Yarling pressed for 8 pm but the governor refused. The senate supported the extension while warning against rush and urging economy in state finances.
Indianapolis grain and livestock quotes show wheat at 20, oats at 10.50, cattle around 6.35, and lambs near 6.00. Cincinnati receipts listed 8,500 with cattle and sheep values. Chicago figures include corn, stockers, hogs, and lambs with varying bids, while New York and East Buffalo listings note hogs at 5.50 and lambs around 5.00 to 6.00 with regional price spreads.
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