13 Mar 1907
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1907
Page
1
Terrible naval disaster at Toulon where the French battleship Iona blew up its powder magazines. Captains Adigard and Vertier among dead, Rear Admiral Manceron and hundreds injured. Ship torn apart, crew and workmen struck by blasts, smoke and flying debris.
In Lodz Russia Poland March 1 workers face semi starvation as a lockout nears end. Ambulances treat fainting laborers while soldiers beat bystanders and strikers engage in clashes with rifles and baton impacts.
In Panama on March 13 a dispute between William F. Sands secretary of the American Legation and M. Rosenthal a prominent French resident of Panama over remarks about Secretary Root escalated to a personal difficulty. The men’s exchange risked a duel.
Memphis correspondent praises Vinol for restoring appetite and curing coughs and nervousness. New Albany druggist Chas. Kopefel notes widespread run-down conditions from colds and confinement and recommends Vinol with a guarantee and nationwide availability through local agencies.
Springfield March 13 President Roosevelt investigates Judge Humphreys who sits on the federal bench while serving as vice president of Franklin Life Insurance Co. in Springfield. The company reports a 2250 annual stipend raising questions about a potential conflict of interest and calls for scrutiny of judicial and insurance ties.
Service was officially accepted on March 13 in Boston upon four Beston defendants in the accounting suit by Mrs. Mary Baker G Eddy. Named defendants include Alfred Farlow director of church publications Ira O Knapp William J Johnson and Joseph Armstrong.
A fifty three member congressional delegation arrived from New York aboard the steamer Pan ama to inspect canal work. The party includes Colonel George E. Goethals and the Panama Canal Commission's new chairman, proceeding to Panama by special train.
A Richmond citizen Mr A D Williams appeals to readers with weak fangs to try Dr King’s New Discovery. The remedy is praised as the only effective throat and long cure and claimed to stop hemorrhages and build up lungs. Sold at Knoe fel’s drug store for 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.
Indianapolis March 13 Indiana general assembly acts of the sixty fifth session likely to become law on or before April 10 Deputy Secretary of State Frank I Grubbs says they aim to print the acts promptly Only emergency clause acts go into effect now public treasuries salary bills wait until December two cent railroad fare becomes law when promulgated Railroads plan to cut fares House adjournment criticized for breaking tradition to block a reconsideration of the metropolitan police bill by Republicans leadership
Danville Indiana moves toward licensing saloons at the April county commissioners meeting. A longtime dry status faces challenge as drug stores may convert to saloons, with several licenses sought by druggists and a restaurant operator. Temperance activists push to block saloons for two more years under Nicholson Moore amendments.
Terre Haute Ind March 13 The jury in the Kotef and Grastus blackmail case returned a guilty verdict They face indeterminate sentences of one to five years in prison under the Indeterminate Sentence Act
Madrid March 18 Conservatives lead as election returns nearly complete indicating a Conservative majority when government resumes next month.
Mrs Russell Sage provides ten million dollars for the endowment of a foundation aimed at improving social and living conditions across the United States. The plan reflects a broad program to advance welfare and civic well being through philanthropic funding.
John Dombie a 20 year old laborer at Pressed Steel Car works in Mc Kee's Rocks was burned to death in a fatal joke. A cranesman allegedly poured crude oil on a coke salamander to frighten him, causing ignition of Dombie's clothing as the oil spilled. Co workers carried him outside and rolled him in snow but he died as investigators began with a coroner's inquiry into the crane operator's escape.
New York reports the Thaw trial nearing conclusion as jurors prepare for final stages. District Attorney Jerome pursues a verdict of sanity and first degree murder after eight weeks of testimony. He aims to present closing arguments within ten days to two weeks.
Colonel John Temple Graves editor of the Georgian was struck from behind by J. E. Crutchfield a man recently tried for attempted assassination of Mrs Crutchfield in a street assault. Graves was knocked down but not seriously hurt and Crutchfield was arrested.
The Columbus grand jury indicts three board members, two city workers, the president and two employees of Cleveland Trinidad Paving, plus Columbus manager of American Sewer Pipe, in a bribery probe tied to the East Broad Street paving contract on the city’s fashionable residence street.
M Casimir Perier ex president of France is dead. Oklahoma constitution adjourn likely Saturday. Pan ama canal conditions extremely favorable. Hague conference set for June. Alfonso Jolly shot dead in Pana Illinois by son in law John Collier. Stuyvesant Fish elected director of Missouri Pacific. Russian lower house sitting postponed to Friday. Bonilla Honduras fronts operations aided by automobile. Roadmakers and Coopers conventions in Pittsburg and St Louis respectively.
Reports from Central American consuls claim Nicaragua plans to seize the steamer Harry T Inge and outfit at sea. A Nicaraguan gunboat Oma tippe allegedly ferries two transports with troops toward Ceiba off Honduras to attack the Inge, which departed for Honduras with arms. The reports lack official confirmation.
Paris on March 5 reports Prince Ferdinand of Bulgaria, who had been staying in the city, departed for Sofia following the assassination of Premier Petroff.
Washington reports that after a Canadian visit by U S postal officials a satisfactory solution to the potential abrogation of the May 7 second class mail convention is expected. Canadian authorities met the Americans amicably and showed willingness to agree on continuing current rates.
The article notes top pay tempts young skilled workers to join Panama Canal construction crews, but malaria fears deter many. It praises Electric Bitters as a proven remedy for malaria and related ailments, claiming it cleanses blood and aids stomach liver and kidney troubles, guaranteed by Chas. L. Knoefel, druggist.
Local items report L. 5d Green enlisting in the navy to Norfolk Virginia for duty. Exams for New Albany township graduates set for Saturday at Education Hall. Obiosah Tribe of Red Men plans a meeting and institution night at the Pearl and Market wigwam. Rev. Frank T. Furter to lecture on The Law of Pardon at Park Christian revival. Della A Black, wife of J. Wal lem Jack, dies at 28 leaving three children. funeral in Alexandria after visitation at 1214 Charles town avenue. David Welch funeral held at his home with services by Rev. W. M. Elliott and burial at Fairview. Henry Wesbecker in custody over desertion. bond set, awaiting hearing. Small Ga court case reports a dead cow lawsuit constrained by repeated appeals. The tale ends with a New York Sun quotation about compromising in a long dispute.
In northern Siberia ground rarely thaws beyond two or three feet. Bodies buried two centuries ago have been examined and found unchanged, frozen solid.
Notice to subscribers of the New Albany Thecus and the Indianapolis Star about irregular delivery and prompt receipt of papers. The Tribene OCompany contact details and two phones are provided for reporting missed copies and ensuring timely service.
Attorney Henry E Jewett left yesterday for Kansas City on legal business and will return Friday. Mr Newland T DePauw and daughter Jane DePauw have returned from French Lick Springs. Senator Evan M Stoteenbargie remained at home with a severe tonsillitis attack blamed on a draft in the Indianapolis senate chamber. Rev Charles Freston Foreman departs for Manistee New Orleans area for an indefinite period on doctor advice. M Isabelle M Perry married last night at Central Christian parsonage. Merrill G Shiveley goes to Nashville Tennessee to serve as resident manager for A B E McAbes Advertising in Elinore Ohio Indiana Kentucky Tennessee. Mrs Martha Stergeoe suffered vertigo walking on Springsea Pearl Street and was treated by Dr Chester Peak before being sent home.
A fragmentary 18th century account traces the pianoforte lineage from the clavichord and harpsichord. It notes Scipione Maelfi detailing early instruments built by Cristofori and later developments through 1768 toward modern pianos.
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