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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1901
Page
1
Reports from the Visayan island of Samar indicate a decisive offensive to defeat insurgent General Sukban. American forces push operations amid low morale notes, with plans for provincial suppressions and continued withdrawal orders as pressure mounts in the campaign across the archipelago.
Washinena VII claimants allege an explosion at a Havana bar caused injuries and deaths. Harry Mee Cain and Catherine Burrus are among those seeking damages, arguing Spain’s negligence directly caused the blast and its high-consequence injuries. Butler and Harwoot of New York filed the claims based on that theory.
A damaged report notes a maritime incident near Virginia Forks with 5,000 sailors involved. The vessel Hope was lost and the total catch value reached 3.6 million with no major injuries, amid congressional funding and federal questions on nativity and taxation.
A judiciary captive balloon with two men aboard rose in a gale at Cologne maneuvers. One man named Mo broke loose and was soon lost in the clouds and has not been seen since.
In Santiago de Cuba on May 1 Senor Coruna editor of Cubano Libre shot Ricardo Miranda in the theater after an article accused Miranda and two Republicans of drunken conduct. Miranda and companions confronted Coruna. he fired, wounding Miranda above the ear. All involved are jailed.
The Cuyahoga Savings and Banking Company closed its doors after a major depositor sought $220,000 withdrawal. The American Trust Company of Cleveland was named receiver, and Walter T. Sayle was appointed receiver for United States Carbon Company with a $190,000 bond. Directors feared a run, and a sister of the bank president could not locate him. Depositors were mostly small sums and some assets were described as largely worthless.
The late Count St. Guten Pie Pierrecourt leaves Rowen 10,000,000 fraties for a marriage lottery. The will sets a medical exam for all candidates and selects the healthiest couple as recipients of the gift while aiming to regenerate the butane species.
Montreal May 7. Brunedies notes a severe hotel fire in the eastern suburb Maijssoneuve. Three inmates died including Mrs Bronedie wife of the proprietor Octava Lenssier farmer and Mrs Lenssier in the blaze.
relatos from the era recount rumors that a sultan shot dead a physician who attended him. A letter from Mrs. J Pease of Lawrence Kansas touts Electric Bitters for kidney and liver trouble and nervous debility noting dramatic recovery after three bottles. The piece also mentions common complaints like headaches backaches and insomnia drawing attention to a health product endorsement.
The presidential party travels through hot dusty New Mexico en route to the Golden Gate with Governor Otero greeting at Deming. A New Mexico Press Association leader accompanies the train and a banner proclaims New Mexico’s push for statehood. The stop includes visits to the international bridge and Mexican officials, with further shows of cross border goodwill.
Grand Rapids mid May 7 report states Laat K. Salisbury appears set for re election as city attorney despite his arrest in Chicago last February on larceny charges involving $50,000 from the Tminefs Trust and Savings bank. A grand jury probe into a waterworks scandal is expected to be called soon.
Fragmented list shows pitchers and teams across cities including Brooklyn Philadelphia St Louis New York Chicago with scattered scores and names. The text mentions Matthewson and Detachue with partial team affiliations and league references.
Relief efforts in Jacksonville advance with a expanded nine to fifteen member committee and a five member financial panel. C. E. Garner is president and J. E. Parrott vice president as the organization becomes permanent. Five dead recovered and about $50,000 in receipts reported. Ten carloads from Charleston and one from Atlanta arrive with other supplies. rebuilding starts including plans for an eight story Gardner Building and Windsor Hotel. Insurance adjusters arrive but settlements not yet coordinated.
In Chicago on May 7 police and followers of faith healer Dr Dowie clashed regarding Mabel Christensen a two year old burned in the Zook flat building. The child's father Louis Christensen a Dowie adherent resisted police demand. The Illinois Humane Society supports keeping the child with a South Chicago family until she recovers.
In Davenport Iowa May 7 Emil Mohr and Charles Rels died when a rope tied around August Blunck’s waist for a joke broke its fastenings and an iron pulley struck Reis, crushing him. Blunck was only slightly injured and Mohr also fell to the ground.
Charles B. Hare, a student stricken with bubonic plague on April 4, has been released as permanently cured. Cumming, who cared for him in the university pest house, is released with him. The pest house has been thoroughly disinfected and no new infection is evident.
In Lima on May 7 the bright comet remains visible after several nights. Naval astronomers favor Vico's comet while observatories lean toward Enecke's or Brorsen's, sparking wide discussion.
A jumble of items covers a wide range of events including political shifts in Germany and Peru, drug and industry news, a murder case in Massachusetts, a fatal Jacksonville fire, labor disputes in Louisville, royal arrivals in Melbourne, a proposed Nicaragua canal treaty, stock market troubles in Chicago, a Taku incident in China, Boer War era clashes, and Bombay’s booming commerce and a skin healing medicine advert.
Indiana’s state board of health reports smallpox increasing in 36 counties with outbreaks in multiple regions. Dr Hurty says funds are nearly exhausted and asks Governor Durbin for emergency money. board plans decisive action and outreach to petitioners as sites like Waterloo and Garrett are inspected.
Miss Gertie Mack twenty challenged editor William B. Hunt of the Wanatah Mirror after she interpreted his statements as an attack on her character. She struck him in the street, pursued him into his office, and addressed the crowd applauding the act. Hunt offered no comment and threats between families are reported.
An advertisement extols Streur or Fics as a superior liquid laxative. It claims cleansing effects on the kidneys liver and bowels, relief from colds headaches fevers and constipation, and notes the product is manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co with ingredients from senna and other plants. It warns against imitations and lists sale locations and price.
Michigan and Indiana claimants form an association to contest heirship to the Magness estate in New York valued at about 86 000 000. W E Ham Flatterd of Preston Indiana serves as president. The 6000 acre estate includes a town and valuable mines. key documents are with Indiana lawyers for court action.
Judge Paulus of the Grant circuit court fixed May 20 for the trial of Victor Shultz the nail carrier accused of killing his wife and attempting to kill boarder William Eikenberry before cutting his own throat in a reported bid at suicide.
Kokomo Indiana May 7 The Rev J H Pyke after a 25 year stint as a Methodist missionary in China has returned home and plans to take his family to Pekin soon He believes a new era of opportunity for American missionaries is beginning Pyke endured the Boxer troubles and one of his trunks bears 104 bullet marks in transit to Kokomo
Liberty Indiana reports Rosie Kelly, longtime town clerk and treasurer, has left office and allegedly left town accounts in disorder. Kelly, elected for five years, recently lost the Republican nomination. In Madison Indiana Burr Vaters, a Trimble County Kentucky peach grower, sold his entire prospective crop at 25 cents per bushel amid worries of a poor season.
In Louisville on May 7, about three thousand union building trades workers refused to work after failed talks with contractors over hours wages and non-union labor. Contractors offered new positions to non strikers while the union sent a telegram to Chicago seeking a strike leader.
Gabriel Moffatt of Orange County, Indiana, phoned multiple grain dealers claiming thousands of bushels of wheat for sale and sought an advance. The Champion proler mill advanced an option on the grain before Moffatt was arrested. He confessed he had no wheat and was bound over for grand jury action in default of $1,000.
Jeffersonville Ind May 7 Henry MecKinleys barn near Borden burned with a loss of 2000 and a portion of a human skull found among the debris. A tramp asleep after smoking started the fire. Four cows one horse and two hogs died in the blaze. The barn was large recently completed and well stocked.
Knights of the Royal Arch urge tighter enforcement on county liquor licenses amid long standing practice of transferring licenses with saloon sales. The case of Charles Stricker who bought Sebastian Guenther’s saloon and paid 85.75 for a certificate was cited as proof. council debated and sent the matter to the city attorney. A second item notes the fugitive Horace Williams’ body found in the Grand River after escaping a mob in Brunswick Missouri.
Ottumwa Iowa May 7 Burlington passenger train No 3 struck an engine attached to a freight train backing onto a sidetrack near Thayer. The collision derailed the train killing Engineer E D Brown of Burlington and injuring 30 persons.
May 7 at Rosebud Agency Indiana police officer Antoine Ladeaux shot Julio Bull Walks Behind after a fight between drunken Indians. Bull Walks Behind died. Ladeaux arrested and to face preliminary hearing Thursday.
A visiting Mozart faced a score error during a performance in Marseilles when a D natural replaced D sharp. He cried out in anger, the audience demanded the offender be expelled, and the opera was restarted with the correct note. Mozart then led the performance in triumph.
In Farmland Indiana on May 7 a large snake appeared as pallbearers lowered a casket. A Wise girl was targeted as the serpent sprang, causing panic as the casket was dropped and several women fainted while the snake escaped into a hole.
Chicago reports a dispute over statements about Minister Conger and his honesty. The dispatch notes Conger arrived back from China and will report to the State Department as the controversy over Wing Pang allegations remains unsettled.
In Evansville Indiana on May 7 Bertha Frank aged 16 after a quarrel with her sweetheart left a note saying the river will be my home and disappeared. Her watch was found on the river bank suggesting contact with the river.
Marion Ind May 7 The grand jury returns an indictment of murder against Fred Miller for the slaying of William Stibbs at Fairmount The trial is set to proceed with formal arraignment and prosecution preparations underway.
Advertisement promises immediate relief for delicate feverish children. Claims to cleanse the stomach and act on the liver to make a sickly child strong. Notes worms cure and lists Allen Olmsted LeRos N Y as contact addresses. sample free.
An old advertisement proclaims Foley's Kidney Cure straightens kidney and bladder issues, promising relief from urinary discomfort and supporting overall urinary tract health.
A brief notice urging individuals to contact the office by telephone or letter so a representative can call on them. The message emphasizes reaching out to arrange a domestic visit or discussion with the assigned official.
In a rural area near Trentog forty miles east of Jackson Mississippi Misa Sw gert, an elderly heiress, was found dead in her bed with a bullet wound. Authorities say she was murdered and robbed and the county is in an uproar awaiting arrests while fears of vigilante punishment grow.
The War Office releases totals of 714 officers and 14,262 men dead. Four officers and 14 men invalided home have died. Two thousand four hundred ninety? Mires commissioner officers remain inactive.
Presailing prices for grain provisions and livestock show mixed tone across Indianapolis Louisville Chicago and New York markets. Wheat No 2 red steady corn No 2 oats No 2 mixed cattle and sheep varied with cattle active and hogs weaker in places, lambs quiet. regional quotes include Louisville and Chicago listings with No 2 red and white types and several price brackets.
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