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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1906
Page
1
The senate agreed to start voting on amendments to the railroad rate bill on Friday May 4. A final vote on the bill itself was not calendared, with Tillman proposing May 9 and Morgan objecting. The body then pivoted to handling amendments amid Clarke of Arkansas criticizing the bill as ineffective.
Washington May 1 Monday featured a field day and seed day with much time spent on the agricultural appropriation bill and related seed distribution issues not covered by the bill. After journal approval Mr Olmatead Pa presented a resolution thanking General Horace Porter for his efforts in locating the body of Acai John soutiy. aon: The
Funds totaling 9000 dollars were approved for a purchase and distribution project of rare and unusual seeds. The program aims to broaden seed availability and support cultivation among local gardeners and institutions.
Paris on May 1 reports unprecedented security preparations to guard the city. Authorities arrested many organizers of the Confederation of Labor and anarchists to disrupt the planned monster demonstration. Police and troops occupied key points including Place de la Republique Bourse Grand Palais and Place de la Concord to prevent violence.
A fragmented ad-like note argues that paying money yields worth and asks what money means to you, naming J A Ziegelback as the author or presenter in a sales context.
Rome on May 1 reports the Vatican plan for the 7 million dollars paid by the United States for Friar lands in the Philippines. The Dominicans have accepted the plan and other orders largely agree. The Vatican will keep the principal, provide an annual allowance to Philippine dioceses, and divide the remainder among the orders according to the agreement.
A large blaze in Evansville Indiana caused 110000 dollars in damage to the Evansville Glass Works. The full plant, valued at about 400000 dollars, including the bottle blowing department and 12 and 15 tank rings, were completely destroyed.
New York May 1 Grand Jury returns presentment after term stating it did not investigate political contributions by insurance officials because District Attorney Jerome advised against it He sought an appellate ruling on larceny before indicting in this matter Jerome said ruling might affect many bank and financial officers and noted he moved the Perkins case to court. Recorder Goff accepted the presentment but said jury had not fulfilled its duty. Washington May 1 Barnes nomination before Senate for executive session. debate centers on recommitting to Post Offices committee. Senate adjourned without a vote.
Mayor Schmitz warned the general municipal committee of a food shortage after the April 18 earthquake. Only 108 cars are en route while 700 cars were distributed since the quake. Relief funds are in question, with private Guggenheim donations and Red Cross funds guiding disbursement under military direction in San Francisco and Oakland.
A home remedy claims to cure piles without surgery using Pyramid Pile Cure suppositories. The ad promises instant relief from pain and irritation and offers a free trial by mail, with full treatment available for 50 cents if satisfied. Address Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan for the sample.
The Potsdam killer Hennig, described as marriage broker and swindler, receives the death penalty. Reports note sharp losses in San Francisco school buildings and a San Francisco disaster relief appropriation by Cuba. Other items mention shipwrecks, deaths, and political notes.
At a Fort Wayne meeting plans were set for merging the independent telephone plants of Peru South Bend and the Delaware and Madison county companies. Capitalization is 10 million dollars with half stock and half bonds to finance constituent plants and extensions. The alliance includes St. Louis independent interests and aims to form the state’s strongest independent territory.
Lawrenceburg Indiana May 1 John Wirtwine and J C Bailey while spading a garden near the Ohio Indiana state line unearthed the skeleton of a man The discovery sheds light on the disappearance of Moses Jacobs an aged tin peddler whose wares were found along the highway within a short distance of this place two years ago and who was believed murdered by ruffians then haunting railway construction camps.
King Edward Queen Alexandra and the Duke and Duchess of Acata visited the royal observatory on Vesuvius slope. They met scientists Mattucci and Perret, heard about their eruption-era confinement, and inspected instruments and records. The party hiked above the observatory through ash for a view of the lava and devastated plains before departing Naples for England.
John Locke a noted Har gerstown rascal and alleged gang leader in railroad car looting escaped from the Richmond county jail for the third time. He sawed an iron bar in his cell corridor, severed bolts on the ventilator, sealed the chimney, descended a fifteen foot rope of bedclothes, creased the roof, and slipped out through a broken skylight and the front door.
In Anderson Indiana on May 1 John Dusang Jr. was killed and Charles Sutton injured when a west bound Indiana Union Traction trolley struck their buggy at the Dusang residence. Dusang's neck collarbone and skull were seriously damaged.
Mrs. Nellie Barnes of New Carlisle sues James Major Major Walker and George A Keslin saloon keepers for 10000 alleging they sold alcohol to her husband Edwin A Barnes despite warnings and that while intoxicated he was struck by a Lake Shore train near South Bend Indiana May 1 1900s.
In Indianapolis on May 1 the Ne rones Starch company pleaded guilty to violating the factory law for reporting accidents. They were fined $1 and costs. The case was filed by State Factory Inspector McAbee and heard before Justice of the Peace Smock.
Weisburg Indiana witnessed total loss as town of twelve homes four stores ten hay barns a blacksmith shop and a church burned. The blaze caused about 50000 dollars in damage with roughly 25000 dollars insured. A smoldering cigar stump is suspected to start the fire.
San Francisco on May 1 reports hundreds of physicians ruined by the fire. Libraries accounts instruments and diplomas lost, leaves about 500 doctors destitute. Dentists also suffered, with relief measures being organized.
The passenger steamer Courier with nine crew and about twenty excursionists foundered off Sark after leaving Guernsey in May. Three crew members and one passenger drowned. the others were rescued. No cause is given in the report.
National League games in Boston, Brooklyn, Cincinnati and St. Louis featured a New York win over Boston 8 to 2, Philadelphia 6, and Pittsburgh 3 while Cleveland beat Louisville 4 to 3 and Detroit shut out Chicago 2 to 1. New York defeated Washington 4 to 1 and Boston 13 to 4. American Association standings show a 7 read.
Fragmentary OCR text includes scattered words and symbols, lacking clear events or identities. The readable bits provide no names, dates, places, or concrete facts to summarize into a full item.
District No 1 Spence No 8 McLary Martin appear in night detail while a value and its quantity moved from the stove. Hibbs is proprietor of aca Rockport.
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