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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1903
Page
1
Thirty South Bend policemen were summoned to testify about alleged irregularities in releasing arrestees. They refused to open or surrender arrest records to the grand jury, prompting a likely legal battle over possession of the books.
In Indianapolis May reports a serious tie up of labor on the new federal building as Bedford Quarry workers strike over wages. All stone for the project comes from Bedford and only ten days of stock remain at the site. The strike affects carriers unloaders and sawyers, halting milling operations and causing a full shutdown if unresolved.
President Roosevelt arrives by special train to Grand Canyon Arizona. He tours the canyon, greets regimental members and graduates, awards diplomas at Flagstaff School, praises irrigation as key to the region, and urges preservation of the canyon and respectful treatment of Native peoples before departing for California.
In Omaha federal court Judge Munger issues a broad injunction against 3000 strikers. The order bars interference with freight moving between warehouses and depots and prohibits large street gatherings and loud noises that disrupt business transactions.
Miss Sturtevant daughter of Medford Co operative Bank treasurer James B Sturtevant was shot and killed at her home as an intruder threatened to rob her father returning from a bank meeting with a satchel of checks. An Italian suspect was arrested within hours.
Martial law is proclaimed in Salonica after dyna mite bombs are captured. Italian battleships Sardegna and Francesco Morosi arrive with cruisers Carlo Alberto and Calafsimi. In Vanitza a Bulgarian force led by Deltzeff loses sixty fighters and the Turks suffer four dead and three wounded. Vanitza burns thirty houses, while Petroff's Bulgarian band at Krapesz taza is routed with seven dead. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised by C. D. Knoefel.
Mrs. Anna Hibben faced charges of drawing deadly weapons and using profanity in Indianapolis. Police Judge Whallon jailed her for thirty days for contempt after she allegedly threatened witnesses as she left the courtroom, the case having been postponed.
George R. Wilson, after fourteen years as county superintendent, declines to run again. Miss Helen Rose, a Jasper public schools teacher, enters the race with a declared candidacy and expectation of success. She has taught for several years.
William Patterson lies in serious condition in Muncie Indiana after a Tuesday morning shooting in his house. Doctors fear a fatal groin wound as police search for a burglar with no clues yet.
In Monticello Indiana on May 7 Sheriff Stephenson searched the eastern part of White county for burglars who supposedly robbed Mrs. Manda Helvie of Idaville of 5 cents. He found the money concealed in her dress sleeve where she had pinned it earlier.
The body of Isaac Vanatte, an elderly furloughed soldier from Danville Illinois, was found beside the Big Four tracks north of Terre Haute by a passing freight conductor. His skull was fractured in the deadly incident.
Washington reports the signing of the Hague protocol, set for the British embassy, delayed for a third time. The British ambassador hopes to sign today. Also included is a brief testimonial about relief from kidney trouble after using Electric Bitters.
Miss Knox of Topeka testified before the legislative investigation committee that the water cure was frequently administered to refractory patients at the Topeka asylum for the insane during her time as an attendant.
Carelessness causes many railway wrecks and throat and lung sufferers suffer from similar issues. Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Cols offers hope as it claims to cure even the worst cases.
The ad claims Paine's Celery Compound quickly cures sleeplessness nervous prostration weakness and other female ailments by nourishing nerves and renewing blood. It quotes testimonials from Mrs Jennie Harris of Marlow Indian Territory praising relief from rheumatism kidney disease and gynecological troubles after one bottle.
Postmaster General Payne has received replies from ex Postmaster General Smith Comptroller Tracewell and others regarding charges by ex Cashier Tulloch. Papers taken from the safe of the assistant attorney general for the postoffice department by Mrs James N Tyner are now regarded as a closed incident. The case was referred to the U S attorney for the District of Columbia but no grand jury action is likely due to lack of proof the papers were government property.
In New York on May 7 a sudden shutdown swept yards of building material and lumber dealers city wide as brick manufacturers join the walkout. The strike aims to halt construction until team drivers and building material handlers unions withdraw their demands, affecting nearly every city project.
London May 1 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne warned that any foreign attempt to establish a naval base or fortified post in the Persian Gulf would mean war with Great Britain. He stated that such action would threaten British interests and would be resisted with all means. Foley's Honey and Tar is marketed as safe for children by O D Knoefel.
Vienna reports deny a U S news agency claim that 9 000 Christians in Novi Bazar European Turkey were massacred by Moslems. Authorities say a large Austrian force is on the Sanjae Novi Bazar border and no disturbances have been confirmed.
Looking Forward reports Indiana Republicans view Democrats as divided and unlikely to unite for the 1904 campaign. It notes Bryan and Cleveland as irreconcilable, predicts turbulent conventions, and hints conservative elements gaining strength. Booker T. Washington’s Indianapolis lecture draws leaders and signals race relations progress. Beveridge seeks discharge for Marine Corps recruit Zimmerman and Rural Free Delivery efforts expand with Rathbone lobbying Washington for extensions.
The American fishing schooner Gloriana, 18 crew, ran ashore near White Point ledges in thick fog and a gale. Fifteen drowned including Captain George Stoddart. three survivors remained on rigging through a night of wreckage before rescue.
A Manila trial admitted a letter from a Filipino signed by a native claiming General Miles went to the Philippines to aid anti imperialists. General Davis sent the letter to the War Department with an endorsement denying Miles’ involvement. Miles agreed the letter’s use of his name was unauthorized.
In Albany on May 7 Governor Odell signed a measure to prevent labor unions from discriminating against members, aiming to protect militia and related workers from unfair treatment in New York.
The Vailsburg common council voted to ban Sunday bicycle racing on the board track, ending a longtime weekly amusement that drew thousands each season.
In Montgomery on May 7 state Republicans held their meeting with whites occupying one side and African Americans the other for the first time in state party history.
National League games in Brooklyn and Pittsburg show New York 20 over Brooklyn 2 and Chicago 11 over Pittsburgh 4. American League results include Boston 6 over Washington and New York 1 over Philadelphia. Chicago 10 over Detroit and Cleveland rain. American Association reports Minneapolis 9 over Kansas City 12 and Columbus 5 over Louisville. St Paul 5 over Milwaukee 4. Toledo 6 over Indianapolis.
Dr BE Rice, a prominent Memphis physician, died by self inflicted gunshot at his residence. No motive or age details are provided in the report.
Market wide prices for grain and livestock across Indianapolis Cincinnati and Chicago show steady corn and wheat, mixed No 2 varieties, and slow cattle trading at Indianapolis. Hog prices remain unsettled while sheep and lambs hold near steady values with regional variations noted.
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