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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1908
Page
2
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Notable events include the hanging of Captain William Kidd and three coadjutors for piracy in 1701. James Otis, Revolution figure, born 1725 and killed by lightning in 1788. Ambrose Burnside born 1824 died 1881, Jane Porter born 1776 died 1856, Henrik Ibsen died 1906. Astronomical note: sunrise 7:18 sets 7:18, moon rise at 1:40 a.m.
Notable dates include Stephen Girard born 1750 near Bordeaux died Philadelphia 1831 and 1819 Savannah first Atlantic steamer Jeff Savannah reached Liverpool in 25 days. Pauncefote died 1902 born 1828. celestial notes show sunset and moon events. Commentaries criticize political manipulation by Indiana Democratic bosses and praise mothers day tributes. references to Porto Rico civil government anniversary and beef price concerns.
The article argues that carrying identification papers while traveling can prevent misidentification and aid in locating missing people. It cites the Laporte murder case and notes how a companion helped resolve two stories during an arrest. It also notes accident insurance cards as a simple tool for identity.
In St Petersburg on May 22 two editors from the Liberal Russ paper assaulted Professor Paul N Milukoff leader of the Constitutional Democrats and editor of the Rech. They struck him in the face at the Red office, leaving him bleeding on the floor after a confrontation over alleged blackmail and improper conversions.
League standings unfold with National and American Leagues led by Chicago, Pittsburg, and New York. Cincinnati, Philadelphia, and St. Louis contend in tight divisions as box scores show runs, hits, and fielding details across Cincinnati Chicago Pittsburg Boston and Brooklyn venues.
An advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces. The remedy is described as a regular prescription from top physicians and composed of strong tonics with blood purifiers.
Washington report outlines Republican maneuvers in Chicago to shape the convention roll and platform. Oregon Senator Bourne faces exclusion after backing Roosevelt for a second term while prohibitionists push new district liquor rules. The piece notes Senate lemonade perks and contrast with House clerks salaries as session nears close.
Advertisement notes a herbal remedy for women addressing back pains urinary bladder and kidney troubles promising a certain pleasant cure. Emphasizes appeal to women seeking relief with no medical claims or specifics. Contains promotional tone and period advertising style.
A compilation of devotional thoughts from multiple pastors on sainthood, thought, wealth, and heaven. The excerpts discuss patience in suffering, Christlike conduct, the impact of wealth, the normality of Jesus, and the active life in heaven, with references to Rev. Russell, Rev. Hunter, Rev. Biederwolf, Rev. Zimmerman, Rev. Francis, Rev. Hilia, Rev. Radcliffe, Rev. Freeman, Rev. Hopkins, and Rev. Peters.
John Sparks longtime Nevada governor and mine owner died after months of Brights disease. Born 1848 in Mississippi he served as governor since 1902. Don S Dickerson will succeed him. In Washington Rear Admiral Evans reported to the President, claiming he was fit as a fiddle after a Pacific fleet voyage.
Summary items include a drop in weekly business failures to 28 from 281 last week and 165 in the prior year. The Watson, a Black man who killed a Meridian Mississippi policeman, was killed by a sheriff's posse. Optimistic crop news limited wheat weakness in Chicago. A Detroit bridge collapse killed three and injured seven. Cotton market figures show 3 365 404 visible supply versus 3 422 498 last week. Christ Church spire in Philadelphia was struck by lightning causing $15,000 damage. HH HE Shay of Cleveland reelected secretary of the Locomotive Engineers Mutual Insurance. Dowagiac suspect James Brimmingstall allegedly admitted six West killings.
Indiana and Cincinnati grain and livestock prices listed with wheat corn oats and hay values. New York and Chicago quotes show cattle hogs sheep and lambs price ranges. A health warning cites kidney disease danger and promotes Foley's Kidney Pills by C. D. Knoe Fel.
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