Astronomical Events Quietly Noted for Day
The article lists astronomical details including the planet Sets 707 rising at 4 37 and the moon rising at 7 48 pm with the day length noted as 1444 hours.
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
The article lists astronomical details including the planet Sets 707 rising at 4 37 and the moon rising at 7 48 pm with the day length noted as 1444 hours.
The record lists births and deaths of historical figures: Dr Edward Jenner born 1749 and died 1823, John Jay born 1745 and died 1829, Prince Talleyrand born 1754 and died 1838, John Cabell Breckinridge died aged 54, and the International Peace Congress at The Tiague with astronomical times noted for sunset 7:08, rise 4:30, moonrise 8:58 p.m.
A lighthearted note recalls Admiral Evans reuniting with the Meet, bringing countrywide pleasure during the voyage. A vermeiform appendix yields a gold nugget, sparking debate on surgeons' war against the organ and potential changes in treatment. Hetty Green leaves a nineteen dollar monthly flat for a thirty dollar daily hotel, and Secretary Root’s optimism about a shrinking world prompts cabinet-ward rebuttal.
The article argues that despite a weak economy and job losses, the cost of living stays elevated. It asserts trusts fix prices for essentials, harming producers, workers, and consumers, with little relief from bargains on nonessential goods. Competition is described as destroyed, keeping both selling and purchasing prices high.
A report by Charles M. Pepper outlines South American railroad projects joining New York to Buenos Aires. About 6,270 miles are in operation with 1,740 miles needed for a continuous Buenos Aires to Lake Titicaca route, while Chile Peru Ecuador and Colombia add links toward a Panama bound backbone within a decade.
The article notes rising tensions in northwest India over the Anglo Russian treaty and Afghan influence, while Bengal in the southeast demands native representation amid social unrest. Lord Kitchener's return with extraordinary powers aims to quell the crisis, but his Sudan-style methods have yet to prove effective in pacifying Indian races.
Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry assumes command of the battleship fleet in San Francisco succeeding Rear Admiral Charles M. Thomas who ends a 47 year naval career. Thomas served as second in command to Admiral Evans during the Atlantic fleet’s recent voyage.
A Louisville Courier Journal excerpt shows a witty exchange where a young lady notes society calls bore her, and a young man concedes by departing, highlighting social expectations in a brief dialogue.
An advertisement asserts catarrh cannot be cured by external applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces, credits a noted physician, and promises testimonials on request.
Washington observers report a surge of younger senators disrupting the old guard as they press for emergency currency legislation. The Aldrich and Vreeland framework dominates, with possible delays if the Senate resists compromise. Johnson supporters work to tilt Denver convention momentum. The omnibus claims bill faces likely defeat this session, likely pushing action to next winter.
A Claremont, New Hampshire resident, Mrs Joyca, praises Foley's Kidney Cure after buying two bottles a year ago. She reports a severe kidney problem was cured and recommends the remedy to others. The letter is signed by D. Knoefel.
A collection of progressive sermons and reflections by Rev. Frank Crane, Rev. J. H. Taylor, Rev. Edwin H. Delk, Rev. C. F. Stevens, Rev. Bowser, Rev. W. A. Bartlett, Rev. J. B. Remensnyder, Rev. Dr. Dowl ing, Rev. P. S. Henson and Rev. Dr. Charles Bayard Mitchell. Topics cover salvation by application, divinity in humanity, labor in church life, safe cities, care of the body, the soul, habits, gender roles, Christ's program, and social justice.
A 19th century patent medicine advertisement touts Mother Gray's Australian Leaf as a safe pleasant herb remedy for back pains urinary and bladder or kidney trouble aimed at women. The notice offers mail order with a free package and lists The Graze Co as the address.
Christina Metsker of South Bend was acquitted of murdering Carleton Morgan outside Mrs. Mae Green's home in Cassopolis. A crowd cheered in court and escorted her to the jail after the verdict. She testified the shooting was an accident during a struggle over a revolver.
Indianapolis grain and livestock prices list wheat corn oats hay and cattle prices with receipts. Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo market figures show bid ranges and day values amid notes on kidney disease and Foley's Kidney Care claim by O L Knoe fel.
At various venues the majors played through a slate of games with teams such as Chicago Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia St Louis Brooklyn Philadelphia Minneapolis Kansas City and Indianapolis. Batteries and box scores listed for each contest reflect a busy schedule and the Buckingham Palace court scene notes a shift to a directoire influenced gown style creating Parisian fashion buzz.
Mrs Emily E Woodley died at her Philadelphia home at age seventy three. She was said to be the only woman regularly commissioned an officer in the United States army. The report notes her distinction and funeral details remain.
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