11 May 1909
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1909
Page
1
Chicago authorities explore a sensational theory that the woman found in Lincoln Park Lagoon, identified as Mrs. C A Lewis, is actually Belle Gunness of Indiana famed for the Murder Farm. Coroner Hoffman ordered detectives to investigate despite doubts.
News from Carmi reports the death of Edgar Thompson in the Fiji islands. It recalls a vanished Thompson of Atbeon twenty five years ago and hints he was kin to a cannibal tribe Sherby. A U S coastal service inquiry noted his schoolmates perished en route and his letter describes arrival and a marriage to a princess.
Columbus May 11 Mandamus proceedings are urged by Charles W Caldwell a local attorney aiming to remove Secretary of State Philander C Knox from Tafts cabinet He vows a long fight claiming familiarity with Ohio practice and predicts he will laugh last despite early ridicule
In Lafayette Indiana on May 11 prosecutor Frank Kituamed halted further prosecutions of Purdaco students for voting in the county option election. Forty six cases were dismissed in city court. One defendant was rejected for trial. Special Judge Flanagan discharged related matters. In Mattoon Illinois on May 11 Dro Hutton of Hose Hil was indicted for murder of town marshal Charles Swick two years ago. He posted $10,000 bond after prior exoneration by a coroner’s jury.
In a string of contested statements residents of Sharon deny allegations linking Boyle to a wife and family, while Whitla and Parker families dispute sensational claims as forged slander. The piece notes investigations by Judge Miller and local figures, urging caution amid charged rhetoric.
James Boyle and wife Helen Rosle were jailed at Wester penitentiary after Boyle received a life term and Rosle 25 years. In a brief farewell in a side room, Rosle kissed Boyle and cried as the matron allowed a second goodbye before she left the corridor.
May 11 Youngstown police deny records confirm Forker linked to 1895 Reebel death. Patrolman Donnelly spoke with Reebel an hour before his death near the Mauser building. Reebel was found unconscious on the sidewalk with no suspect identified. Dan Shea, a local saloonkeeper, had died about two years earlier.
Washington May 11 delegates from art societies municipal and village improvement groups meet to form a national federation aimed at fostering American taste for beauty under the National Academy of Arts. Regents such as J Pierpont Morgan Elihu Ro ch Senator Newlands Robert Bacon Senator Lodge James J Hill and Mrs Phoebe A Hearst participate actively.
Indianapolis May 11 statistics summarize the anti saloon crusade results. Dry counties tally 71 693 in majorities while wet counties total 8 410. Saloons ousted 1 014 with more remonstrances in 13 counties. Dry counties collect 373 844 in total fees. 67 counties voted dry though many saloons closed mainly in large wet counties.
Willie Spenccer alleges she was eleven when married to Odell Spencer and seeks a divorce claiming lack of support and desertion after five years. She states he now lives with another woman in Jeffersonville. Ewing & Koos represent the plaintiff.
In Boston on May 11 the congress of Episcopal dioceses of the United States opened its annual session at Trinity Church. The four day meeting features services and discussions, with Bishop Lawrences presiding. Speakers include Bishop Parker, Canon Henson, Bishop Doane, Dr Huntington, President Luther, Rev Percy S. Grant, and Silas McBee.
In Savannah Georgia on May 11 the jury convicted six individual defendants in the naval stores trust case. The verdict named the six defendants and concluded the charges.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy as toning kidneys and bladder purifying blood and restoring health. It claims pleasant taste and contains no harmful drugs with a prompt call to begin today.
Mrs James Duncan of Haynesville Maine says Dyspepsia and related symptoms plagued her 20 years until Electric Bitters cured her completely after other remedies and doctors failed. She is 70 and now enjoys renewed health and strength. Also advertised for Indigestion Loss of Appetite Kidney Trouble Lame Back Female Complaints with a 500 unit offer at Chas D Kniefel's.
Monon Route offers round trip from Seattle for Alaska Yukon Pacific Expo dates June 1 to October 16. Fare listed as $6765 with agent H. Katies available for information by call or telephone.
A dialogue-heavy fragment shows a woman accusing her spouse of sarcasm and abrupt marriage after four years of courtship. The exchange highlights tension and surprise at the proposal, with the other partner defending the timing and reaction.
Notice to subscribers in New Albany urging timely paper delivery and asking readers to inform the Tribune Company of address or phone changes. The notice mentions contact details with unclear phone and home information.
Local option election in Clark county set for Wednesday January 9 by county commissioners. A series of society notes include marriage of George H Paton and Miss Hesel Comer in Jeffersonville, church anniversaries, deaths and funerals in Jeffersonville and nearby towns, a large Highland Country Club musical, and multiple court and legal notices with several fines and bond actions.
In the last session of the general assembly, candidates are emerging. Smith Acvkrea and Major W Pook of Corydon have announced, and L. M. O'Bannon editor of the Corydon Democrat is also expected to seek the nomination.
The article reports the waning fight over county option in Indiana with six wet counties setting election dates and four dry counties doing so. Petitions for elections exist in five counties, while eight counties have taken no action. Thirteen counties remain dry by remonstrance and many expect to swing dry in nine, with multiple dates listed for the six wet and several dry counties.
A Cumberland Telephone & Telegraph Company notice encourages patrons to cooperate for better service. It urges prompt call answering hanging up after talks speaking clearly near the transmitter and treating the operator courteously.
Personal mentions include visits and returns by Miss Jonnie Crane Mrs Obacles Calishas and Dorothy from Bedford Mrs Stanley Clancon Owensbesa Ky guest of Mrs Gasry Gibbs 611 Cedar Boagh Miss Margarete Rowe and a concert in Iediaanapolis Mrs Horetio Harrymen and daughter return to Bedfeld Kate Graff travels to Iodiasspekie for sister illness Miss Stella Dennis May and Miss Besthe Peagh guests of Mr David Dennis Fires Presbyterian church aid meeting at home of George Kremer Best Ninth street Mr and Mrs James H Hughes Indianapolis return from funeral in Illinois Charles W Parker Waterloo Ill and H O Parker Pittsburgh return from funeral J Robert Parker Charlee D Koocefel and Frank H Beachond Home Telephone Co left for Indianapolis for Indiana Independent Telephone Association meeting William P Vaewr hosts Sitta family at Ella Vaser birthday postal shower at Ekin avenue
The Monona depot agent F H Kavms announces excursion tickets from Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo to Monona route points on May 17, 18 and 19 with return by October 31 at 6 35 20 round trip. Tickets available at Monona depot for information.
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