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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
4
The sewing society of What Presbyterian church hosts a sale at the chapel on Thursday March 26 from 5 to 8 pm. Proceeds support church work with informal recreation noted at the Annex Pool area near 228 Pearl Street Bat. Market and Main.
Special prices on carpets room bags Gartain stretchers wall brushes and carpet sweepers at Fred Tyrant's 133 East Market Street with a compact sale notice.
Local item notes a space to sell, a public meeting at Pen- gapostal Mission on March 27, a burning summer kitchen likely incendiary, and a plan to open a county jail work house. Also mentions street flusher purchase for $1000, court arraignments for Alonso and Reuben McIntosh, and upcoming church services and a charity building drive.
The article lists survivors in Indianapolis St Louis Los Angeles and Jeffersonville with a funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm. It also details the Forum meeting program including an essay, declamation, reading, debate on navy expansion and an officer election for three months.
Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as a new remedy that avoids griping or nauseating effects and is pleasant to take. The ad declares the product guaranteed and names O. D HKaoefe as the provider.
Mrs. Sarah P. Kinsey state president of women’s clubs will attend a 3 o’clock meeting of the city literary clubs at Carnegie library auditorium. She tours the state to interest clubs in joining the state federation. invitations have been sent to Jeffersonville Corydon Salem Paoli Orleans and other towns for representation in the third district. None of New Albany’s clubs are federation members.
Personal mentions include Mies Mabel Ratliff returning from Bedford visits by Mr and Mrs W W Godfrey at West Baden and other city guests from Reno Philadelphia Council Bluffs Indianapolis and Vincennes. Samuel Nance and Mies Minnie Kimer wed near Lucasville last Sunday. A Latin teacher Etelka Rockenbach visits her parents. Two marriages set for Trinity M E parsonage tonight by Rev Frank O Beck.
Wilson Roose says 1316 delegates chosen of 1470 with 154 left. He estimates Miller leads as most probable nominee, noting Clinton and Daviess counties have split support via other candidates. Charles W. Miller claims majority of elected delegates and will gain more statewide this week. Miller will stay in Evansville until Thursday night delegate selection.
Interest in a proposed United States court reorganization revived by Rep Crampacker who introduced a bill to divide Indians into five judicial subdivisions with New Albany, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Hammond and Evansville as seats. Civil cases would be tried in the subdivision where they arise while criminal cases may be tried where the judge designates to avoid delays.
An old promotional note urging readers to use Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. The message warns against imitation products and highlights the genuine version in a yellow package attributed to O. D. Knoefel.
Attorney General prepares brief for Clark v. State arguing that hotel and boarding house statute punishes intent to defraud rather than debt, with imprisonment for misdemeanor. Clark contends the provision violates constitutional debt imprisonment limits and appeals from Huntington circuit court.
Rhodes Burford Co announces they will furnish homes at lower prices with better terms than competitors. The notice highlights cost savings and favorable financing to attract customers.
Manuck a former prominent baseball player now a watchman at Princeton guard, was shot in the left thigh by a mysterious assailant in the Southern guard yards Sunday night. Mauck, once a top pitcher with the Nations League Chicago club, later umpired and then left active baseball. Jowett Meekin of the city also played for the New York Giants during the same era. The assailants escaped despite Mauck firing back. his wound is described as not serious.
Communications columnist notes greetings to Charles M. Zink and lists various local names and travel plans. Mentions Walter Terategge’s improvement, J. E. Habermel’s Corydon visit, Jacob Fein’s recovery, Stockdell’s Oklahoma City move, Mrs. Crawford and Mary Killinger returning from California, and Hoosier club rallies in Evansville Indianapolis and South Bend with Poet Q members.
A local store advertises the largest line of go carts including leather hood carts park carts and collapsible carts with promised low prices in the city.
Floyd county delegates to the Democratic state convention at Indianapolis adopted a resolution urging endorsement of Col. O. L. Jewett of New Albany for United States senator. The resolution cites high character, ability, oratorical skill, and a soldierly record, with a call for campaign expense support.
New Albany post office letters list shows few items remaining for March 23 1908. Names include Batley Ab No 308 W 8th and Merket, Jas RFD Cle 1 Calvin 0 512 Seventh ai rhood Walter Beaute. Morri s M P signs off shore letters, asking addressees to mention nd and W.
Paris reports the arrest of Amelia Condemfine, known as the Countess of Montell, a renowned social figure and burglar who orchestrated a long series of villa and hotel robberies on the Riviera. Police found burglary tools and twenty seven pince-nez in her possession and believe she directed a gang of thieves aiding wealthy travelers.
Paris reports Henri Rochette, once a waiter turned financier, arrested on charges of vast fraud. He founded the Franco Spanish bank and oversaw about a dozen mining ventures whose stock he sold to investors. Authorities allege he drained over 12 million dollars via false balance sheets and new companies. Stock values plunged as the case emerged, with politicians and brokers implicated.
Notice to subscribers of the New Assay informing them of publication details and access instructions. Readership is advised to review any subscription changes or renewal deadlines as posted by the publisher.
Indianapolis reports that the Hearst Independence League announces plans to field a full state ticket and county tickets after major parties nominate. Chicago speaker C. A. Walsh praises growing Indiana organization as delegates rally for governor candidates including Ralston Kuhn Marshall Slack Conn and others in heated Democratic preconvention action.
Thought to be an earthquake panic grips Santiago as six blasts destroy Batuco powder houses thirty miles north. The city shakes, residents rush to streets, and officials report heavy losses with unknown casualties.
Hong Kong report on a growing boycott crusade with envelopes bearing anti Japanese messages. The ominous notes claim the Chinese government misleads the people who are described as weeping and foresee a brutal boycott and possible annihilation within years.
Henry Harrister aged fourteen drowned at Bowman's beach Posey county near New Harmony while attempting to feed hogs. He was with another boy who tried to swim to help as waters rose.
D. W. Stevens former Western counsellor to the Korean government and diplomatic adviser in Seoul was shot at San Francisco ferry station by I W Chang a Korean youth. A bystander M W Chun was also wounded. Chang admitted the shooting claiming Stevens favored Japan and Koreans seek vengeance for Japanese rule. Stevens’s condition described as serious but improving potential.
Williams Folds, acting on district attorney advice, filed two informations against John Young auditor and Henry Reiber paying teller of Farmers' Deposit National Bank in Pittsburg. They face embezzlement and misapplication charges totaling 85000 with $25000 bail each and were sent to jail after preliminary hearing. Reiber served 32 years and Young 25 years at the bank with solid officer confidence and a $6 million capital, $2 million surplus, over 34 million in resources.
The building committee of New Albany Lodge No 876 Fraternal Order of Eagles will receive sealed bids until 3 p.m. Friday March 37 for remodeling the old Central Christisa church property including plumbing carpentry painting papering and lighting. Plans and specifications may be seen at John E Pagan’s grocery on Rear Markets and Silver streets.
Tonight the Y M C A presents a popular lecture on Specialiem by Mr Obas Dobbs of Louisville with no admission fee. Men and women may attend and will be allowed to ask questions after the talk.
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