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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1909
Page
1
Amid screaming harbor whistles and crowds at the New York docks the Roosevelt party set sail on a long trip to Africa. Attending are prominent figures including the president's son Kermit and medical corps member A. Mearns as reporters describe the voyage and reception.
An advertisement offers a free sample of a beauty product in four shades Brunette Flesh White or Blended. E Burnham on sale through a dealer asks readers to call for a free sample and a booklet titled How to be Beautiful detailing mail order beauty tips.
Fragmentary notes describe wills of Theki Rao and a party visiting Nairobi. It mentions Philip MacMillan leading an American concession in the district and talks of cross border travel to Victoria in December and Ugandan access. Details about hearings and dates are garbled and uncertain.
The piece describes a miners convention with factions seeking unity amid strikes and political pressure. Leaders from parties and unions espouse peace while labor groups press for stronger action, highlighting tensions across factions and the city.
A corrupted city graft case involves multiple officials led by Councilman John Fo Wien and Councilman W. Ho Weberen facing conspiring charges. The case centers on bribery and illegal payments linked to a street paving contract and bank involvement with Columbia National Bank president Griffin. Additional names include Charles McNellapeteat and others tied to the $200 graft scheme.
Willie Whitla, kidnapped from Sharon Pennsylvania, was returned to his father in Cleveland Ohio after a staged handover arranged by kidnappers and a female go between. The father agreed to terms, the boy rode a streetcar, and later reunited with his parent at the Hollenden hotel amid details of the abduction. The legislature offered a 15000 reward for information leading to capture and conviction of the kidnappers.
Albany March 23 Governor Hughes denied executive clemency in the case of Mrs Mary Farmer sentenced to death at Auburn for the murder of Mrs Sarah Brennan in Brownsville. She remains under death sentence and is likely to be executed next week. The case contrasts with Martha Prince who was executed in Sing Sing last March during Theodore Roosevelt era.
Free trial package of Pyramid Pile Care promises instant relief from piles and rectal disorders. Sent by Pyramid Drug Co at 138 Pyramid Bld, Marshall Michigan, urging readers to request the sample before buying a 50 cent box.
A New York district attorney reports on a cross continental case involving a San Francisco lawyer named Francis J Jiener wounded in a prior incident. The scene includes a Civic Court appearance and a former attorney general, with medical cautions on kidney and bile issues mentioned. A separate report notes a Russian man found dead in a boarding house trunk, believed narcotic-poisoned and hidden for days, with two Russians suspected of involvement.
The ad promotes Electric Bitters as a universal health tonic capable of curing stomach, liver, kidney, and nerve issues while boosting vigor and vitality. It claims health success comes from the tonic’s action and guarantees satisfaction with a money back offer by Chas. D. Kuvetel.
Indiana Coal Operators Association backs State Mine Inspector Epperson plan to establish a Terre Haute relief station for emergency mining equipment endorsed by the government and tested at the University of Illinois and Pittsburgh. President Van Horn calls it a good thing for miners. Mayor Lyons pledges aid and may visit Illinois to inspect gear.
Governor George Curry telegraphed President Taft announcing his resignation as governor of New Mexico. The report notes other 1911 era items including the death of Joseph Swan longtime Associated Press marine reporter in New York and a range of isolated notices.
In St Louis the federal government sues to dissolve the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey under the Sherman act. Judges Willis Van Devanter William C Hook Walter H Sanborn and Elmer B Adams preside. Case may go directly to the Supreme Court after potential disagreement.
Marion county prosecutor awaits Oscar A. Baker return to Indiana before deciding action on a two count indictment for offering and paying a bribe to Ananias Baker, Indiana House member. Bribe money remains deposited with a trust company. death of the main witness may affect pursuit.
Marion Ind March 25 The committee of nine from the Grant Counties Bar association to investigate charges against William J Houck lawyer and politician reported sufficient grounds for disbarment proceedings The case has been docketed in due form for allegedly procuring a false affidavit to obtain a new trial for a client
Daytona Florida March 23 The seventh annual international automobile races on Daytona beach opened with the pistol start for the Florida stock car price class race. Twenty one events follow over four days ending with a bicycle race Friday. Notable entrants include George Robertson Lewis Strang Herbert Lytle Ralph de Palma and other top drivers as crowds from across the United States fill Daytona and nearby towns for record attendance.
In Marion Indiana on March 21 the trial of Frank alias Funny Brown the colored boy charged with the murder of Rosa Ricks a white woman in this city on January 19 is scheduled to begin tomorrow in the Grant circuit court. Over eighty witnesses have been served with notice to attend and the trial is expected to last for some time.
A domestic joke recounts a wife noting her husband’s swollen head after returning from the club. A neighbor suggests pouring water over him, but the husband only calls out for a water umbrella, a quip attributed to Citegeude Blat ter.
Noblesville Indiana March 24 After twenty four hours the jury in the case against the Rev John T Roberts charged with criminal libel reported it could not agree and was discharged Six jurors favored conviction and six favored acquittal Not one juror altered his vote though forty six ballots were taken.
Public accountant reports to the advisory board that during Homer Anderson's term as Franklin township trustee fraudulent warrants totaling 6094.25 were issued. The investigation was directed by the advisory board.
President announces Lloyd Bowers will be solicitor general after Henry Host resigns. Bowers serves as general counsel for the Chicago Northwestern railroad and is based in Chicago. He is a Yale graduate.
Jackson Miss March 23 The trial of W A Sorshy charged with murdering Post Offices Inspector Charles Fitzgerald at Canton Miss months ago is in progress The defense plea likely centers on emotional insanity.
Johnny Biggs bought a clockwork railway engine at Snaggs toyshop yesterday but prefers a horse and cart. The boy challenges the purchase and Snaggs blushes when reminded of a prior interaction with his wife.
Notice to subscribers references the New Albany press and timing of subscriptions. It notes Democratic members of the House of Representatives supporting the Fitzgerald amendments and measures adopted at the opening of the second session of Congress despite opposition. It mentions Indiana election options held today in Benton Montgomery and Greene counties.
Oscar Armstrong, a fifteen year old from Mulberry, was badly burned at Smith's hotel in Tafarette after his cigar ignited bedclothes while he slept. He was found fully clothed and likely to die from his injuries.
Wheat prices and various grain, hay, and livestock quotes from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo markets. Cattle hogs sheep lambs and receipts listed with bid ranges and contract months.
South Bend Indiana March 23 Mrs Elizabeth Hollowell seventy eight years old died in a house fire. She lived alone and it is uncertain whether her dress caught fire from a stove or grate or she carried a lighted pipe in her pocket.
Aspt. Thomas Cannon received a permit from City Clerk Short to repair his East Spring residence near Fifteenth Street. Lenten services at St Paul’s Church tomorrow include a 4 p.m. sermon by Rev. Frank W. Gardy and a 7:30 p.m. service with Rev. A. E. Whatham. Jenalie De Pauw Memorial Church drew a large crowd Sunday night for a male chorus of forty led by M. Stobborn with orchestra. revival services at Park Christian Church feature Rev. John W. Marehall tonight on If You go to Hell from New Albany Who Osree and Who is to Blame. Eight total services have occurred since revival began, with a 3 p.m. service tomorrow and several recent converts to be baptized. Alex Benton of Fort Edward, N.Y., helped a neighbor with asthma using Dr King’s New Discovery, which reportedly cured him and later aided his wife’s severe lung trouble. the remedy, praised for throat and lung ailments, is a cough remedy priced 1.00 and 81.00 with trial bottle offered by Chas. D. Knoefel.
A collage of social notes lists Mr. Kate Hughes visiting relatives in Corydon Charlee Laoz of Bedford returns home. L M Olsop has come back from St Augustine Florida after two months there. Reverend William McPheeters at DePauw University visits his parents. Judge E G Heary returning from Egypt to Rome after earthquake scenes. George Webster and Sarah Webster visit Newark New Jersey relatives in East Elm Street. Mr and Mrs J F Haencock return from winter with daughter in Trenton New Jersey to West Spring Street home. Theresa Newhouse and Grace Hartman leave for Hantingburg Holland Dubois County to visit kin. Cousins Miss Louise Leneman and William Eisler wed at bride’s Boonville Indiana home.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer cites a remark about Professor Langley having a cold tonight implying his singing would have occurred if not for the illness. The exchange hints at performance plans affected by health in a light editorial tone.
Mrs Sarah E F Cockrell aged sixty eight, a wealthy widow, was found dead in the bathtub at her Brown street home in Lafayette Indiana. Police believe she drowned in the incident dated March 23.
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