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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1910
Page
1
A gas and dust explosion at Paros Coal and Coke Mine No 2 in Palos Alabama entombed 135 workers twenty from Birmingham. Rescue efforts were hindered by wreckage and collapsed passages as families gathered at the mine mouth awaiting news.
London reports severe bronchial attack confines King Edward for two days. Physicians alert the public as news papers issue special editions. Despite no immediate alarm, editors stress anxiety over the king’s condition after returning from Waritz and await official bulletin.
Report from Danville details a violent mob incident with arson threats and clashes. Residents claim rising threats from newcomers as existing families vow to resist displacement and protect local control.
A promotional claim extols a cod liver preparation mixed with tonic iron as tasty and loved by all, especially children. It promises to break up a lingering cold or stubborn congestion, provide strength to the elderly and all weak persons, and offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Former Kentucky governor W. S. Taylor, living in voluntary exile, may decide to return to public life. Reports indicate renewed interest from supporters and possible political developments shaping his comeback.
senators debate the outlook for the administration railway bill as some Old Guard members seek to sway King from resigning. President returns to the White House en route to Washington for a Monday conference, while Hale of Maine leads expectations in the Senate.
Chicago reports a new twist as State's Attorney Wayman and aides seek to involve several Illinois legislators in a conspiracy connected to the Lorimer bribery inquiry. Indictments for conspiracy are anticipated amid testimonies from Rep. R E Wilson and Rep. Beckmeyer who confess to payments tied to Lorimer. The probe also reviews legislators' financial standings through bankbooks and questioning.
In St Louis on May 6, John Briscoe shot and killed his wife inside their home and barricaded himself. Police breached the residence and found Briscoe dead from a self inflicted gunshot to the heart.
Mrs W Hively of Freeport Illinois endured backache dizziness and eye specks for over a year before Foley Kidney Pills provided relief She credits the pills with ending heart pain headaches and fatigue and urges others with similar kidney and bladder trouble to try Foley Kidney Pills from Foley Co Chicago in the yellow package with no substitutes C D Knoefel warns against alternatives
An earthquake in Cartago Costa Rica caused massive destruction Wednesday night. Wires are down and many dead or injured. The quake's aftershocks continued as panic gripped the city and public buildings including the palace of justice were toppled.
Fred Marlin, a strike breaker, was seriously injured in Vincennes Indiana during a streetcar strike when a stone struck his head as he drove toward the barns. His skull is fractured and recovery is doubtful. The assailant, believed to be a striker, escaped. Folly's Kidney Pills are advertised in the same item.
Four hundred striking miners wrecked the Clemens Coal company strip mines at Pitisbury. Governor Hadley of Missouri has been elected president of the National Farm Homes association, a new corporation to fund farm ownership for stockholders.
National League results include Pittsburg vs Chicago 8 to 0 and Brooklyn 4 1 1 1, with Mattern, Smith, Barger and Er win. New York, Boston and Cincinnati show varied winners as Dooin, Raymond, Dickson and Klawitter figure in box scores. American League matchups list Philadelphia, Washington, Detroit and Cleveland games with Walker, Street, Morgan, Livingstone and others contributing. details are fragmented but indicate multiple games and scoring totals.
A risky incident in Pittsburgh involved a captive lion touching a band and threatening a child in a cage. The report notes dangers to children from wild animals and cites alleged remedies and testimonials for Dr. King's New Discovery claiming it cured croup and cold symptoms in babies, with prices listed and a trial bottle offer.
Somerset Kentucky May 6 Former Governor W S Taylor will travel from Indianapolis to stump for Caleb Powers in the Republican congressional race. If he visits the district it would be his first return to the state since the Goebel killing. The September 18 primary pits Powers against D D C Edward with Taylor and Charles Finley already campaigning locally.
National Steam Shovelers' union in Cincinnati files formal charges against President Taft accusing him of breaking the boycott against the Cleveland baseball team. Taft, honorary member, attended the Cleveland at St. Louis game as executive board decision looms in coming days.
Fort Wayne hosts the Indiana division Travelers Protective Association annual convention. More than 600 traveling salesmen with sample cases fill the city for two days of relaxation, welcomed by Post A which organized extensive entertainments amid flag and emblem decorations across the downtown area.
A mob of 200 white men stormed an Atlantic place arresting four enslaved men suspected in an attack on Mrs. S. bi. Sams. The sheriff moved the prisoners to Macor to avert violence. The mob burned four black churches and schoolhouses after finding the suspects missing.
Crown Point Indiana Mayor Lincoln V Craven and officials faced scrutiny over alleged immunity for twenty eight liquor sellers in Gary on January 27. Defendants accused of running blind pigs argued prior guilty pleas barred double jeopardy. Indictments proceeded to fresh court for trial.
A Warsaw area woman Mrs James Dillinger died in a house fire that gutted her northeast Warsaw home. Fire investigators say the blaze started inside the structure with clothing and bedding destroyed and the precise cause under inquiry.
Indiamandis Mis on Trageemite race saw John Atkin lose consciousness on the fortieth lap and crash the car. He and his mechanic were thrown about thirty five feet, landed on soft earth, and both avoided injuries.
An obscure historical note describes Lord Lionl as a banker general and minister plenipotentiary to Austrian courtiers. He is portrayed as an accomplished diplomat fluent in Eoelish Sfiate and a progressive connected to Chorea sched. Further details point to a prominent figure in governance and international relations.
An OCR damaged ad touts Electric Burera as the cure for female troubles and nervous ailments. It claims many women benefited, promising health and happiness with a 50 cent price and satisfaction guarantee by Charles D Knoefel.
Ada Frentz returns home after an illness. Leslie Wheeler injured yet improving. Mrs. Henry Brucer dies at home and is buried at Mooresville cemetery. she was 37 and survived by husband, mother, six children and several siblings. Rankin Sr. to sell household furniture from a cottage. Georgs von Keeler moves into new home. Property bought by Henry Copler. visitors from New Albany. Infant and community news include school commencement plans and local visits.
Talks on advertising urge merchants to refresh window displays weekly and vary interior decor to attract customers. The piece stresses eye catching exteriors, seasonal themes, and prominent signs to boost sales, warning against stale displays that dull public attention and reduce revenue.
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