This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1908
Page
1
A late night blast at the Phoenix club in Cincinnati injures Frank J. Buegel, a bartender, after an infernal device placed at the Ninth and Race streets entrance exploded when the door was opened. Police launch an investigation but lack solid details.
J C Wickland, foreman for Washoe Smelting, saw his home at Butte area blown by giant powder. His wife and baby escaped unharmed. Wickland injured but not seriously. Threats and previous attacks against Amalgamated workers heighten fear as unrest grows with return of workers. No arrests reported.
Coroner Mack completed the inquest into the Gunness deaths after the Tuesday morning fire at their Indiana home. Ray Lamphere, linked to the case, was formally charged with first degree murder and committed to await grand jury action after a waived preliminary hearing before Justice Grover.
In Birmingham May 1 Dr J B Frison killed J Williams an electrician in a duel at Flat Creek after Williams confronted him over family matters. Garrison fled to Birmingham and later killed Williams who then shot Garrison as he lay. Garrison was exonerated by a coroner’s jury though dangerously wounded.
May 1 in Saigon reports a Siamese agitation sparked the Battambang revolt against French occupation. Robber bands attacked French frontier posts but were repulsed with heavy losses. Reinforcements have been sent to aid French troops.
Mes Cooper of Columbus Indiana was found guilty and sentenced to the women’s prison in Indianapolis for the drowning of her infant. The case coincided with a fatal blaze that claimed a child, stated in the May reporting.
Congressional committee heard from John Norris of the American Newspaper Publishers association about a data mass on a papermakers price fixing plan. Gen Felix Agnus of the Baltimore American testified he paid 12 dollars more per ton for paper starting January 1, and recounted a talk with an International Paper representative claiming lower rates if a print paper tariff was removed.
Washington May 1 The House discussed a sundry civil appropriation bill with an amendment raised the interstate commerce commission funding for examining railroad accounts under the Heppurn act and publishing examination rates. After four hours the amendment passed as the hotel and other measures advanced to conferees.
In Paris Mrs White wife of the American ambassador accompanied by her daughter announces the engagement of Miss Reid to the Hon. Reid. The announcement travels to Paris for Miss Reid as part of high society social events today.
In Cleveland on May 1 a large fire engulfed a Standard Oil plant, caused extensive damage. Company officers estimated losses at 203500 dollars as crews battled the blaze through the night.
The fragment identifies Norman B. Coulter as the architect associated with the Delbert Building.
Frederick Brown Whitby admitted drafting anonymous letters to expose rival Electric Boat activity in Congress. In a hospital affidavit he details naval committee roles and his Lake Torpedo Boat ties, and notes regret toward Rep. Lond. A separate update reports turfman Thomas McCreary recovering after a shooting involving Rep. Heflin, with an agreed compensation plan.
New York May 1 Amelia Bingham actress remains in critical condition following a relapse after an intestinal obstruction and peritonitis operation. Husband Lloyd Bingham reports she grew weaker after the surgery.
The Australian government consulted Victoria and New South Wales on entertaining the visiting American fleet. More than 500,000 pounds are to be devoted to the hospitality effort during the visit.
Reported on May 1 a detachment marching to Nonskeschott was attacked by natives near Dagana, West Africa. Only one officer survived as thirty one native infantry and three French soldiers were killed.
A Teheran dispatch says Tehran has ordered a 10,000 strong force to punish Kurdish tribes pillaging villages around Urumiah in Persian Armenia. Reports indicate several people were killed as Kurdish groups attacked settlements.
Riots in Martinique after election clashes end with the death of Fort De France's mayor. The incident follows a period of unrest as authorities seek to restore order amid political tensions across the island.
Bernard Warkentin president of the Karezs State Bank of Newton Kansas was shot on a Damascus line train and died on a steamer returning to New York His son Carl says a Turkish prince fired the weapon and Ambassador Leishman in Constantinople promised pursuit if murder is proven accusing the ambassador of insufficient action The Syrian shooter claimed an accident with his revolver and the case drew notes from Washington officials
A reader from Rashboro Pa credits Dr King s New Discovery with saving a life by easing a stubborn lung trouble. The letter claims the medicine loosens a cough quicker than anything and notes gratitude for the relief it provided.
Indianapolis May 1 George O Hitt named receiver for Star Publishing company owner of the Indianapolis Star Muncie Star and Terre Haute Star. Bond set at 100000. Reid creditor seeks sale of the three newspapers and full accounting of debts amid a $249 749 65 note plus interest and mortgage liens totaling 650 000.
The Rev W O McPherson of Johaon City Tenn has been called to pastor at Salem Baptist church. Miss Ednas Flora daughter of Mr and Mrs George M Flora died yesterday and her funeral will be from the family home 420 West Eighth Street tomorrow afternoon. Miss Flora was twenty years old. Central Christian church junior choir of thirty young ladies will sing next Sunday night due to last Sundays storm. Rev B Cato will preach Our worldly rebuked or misplaced anxiety. John H Sackett of English recently defeated for the Democratic nomination for circuit judge is mentioned as a candidate for joint senator for Crawford Dubois and Perry counties. Lyman E Jenkins formerly a resident here and conductor on the Southern had house destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. He planned to move to Pueblo Colo and had shipped most belongings. fire woke him as he slept. Origin of fire not known.
Two men boarded the New York St Louis express at Walker's Mills ten miles west of Pittsburg after leaving the city at 9 55 pm and overpowered the express messenger escaping with four sealed bags of currency.
In National League action Chicago defeated St. Louis 3 to 1 while Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 2 to 0 and Boston won 3 to 2 over New York. American League results: St Louis beat Cleveland 9 to 1 and Philadelphia trounced Washington 32 to 1.
Maude recalls visiting a fortune teller who predicted she would marry a tall, dark man. Sylvia teases her as the only rich man she knows is dumpy with red hair, prompting lighthearted chatter about prospects and romance.
Wry observations note that ridicule circulates both ways as people tangled in pride and gossip. The piece lampoons boastful talkers and the overly cautious, warning that reliance on past glories yields little for tomorrow.
The report notes light from the moon to Earth in one and one quarter seconds and lists vast comet counts in the solar system. It states Saturn and its rings distances, sizes, and thickness, and mentions microbes surviving over two centuries on land and in water.
The readable text fragment references cardinals and church history but lacks coherent details or context to identify people, events, or dates.
Prices from Indianapolis Cincinnati Chicago and New York markets show varied bids for wheat corn oats and livestock. Notable figures include wheat No 2 red in Chicago at 99 0 cents and cattle ranges from 3 75 to 7 10 dollars with sheep from 3 00 to 5 25 dollars.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.