24 May 1901
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
1
Report from Philadelphia May meeting as commissioners debate the confessional revision of faith. Clergy and lay leaders present fulsome arguments for change while opposition voices urge caution amid procedural votes and committee recommendations.
Fragmentary note mentions common illnesses affecting ordinary residents and evokes a rural health concern without specific details or events.
Washington May 14 President O Connel of the Machinists Union says the strike gives more settlements and workers returning with demands granted. New England 1500, Ohio 500, Pennsylvania about 1000. About 1000 struck yesterday with some gains in Philadelphia and Seaboard Air Line shops at Americus Georgia. Many smaller shops nationwide ready to grant demands but hesitant to sign. American Bicycle Co at Indianapolis agrees to demands but will not sign. Local organizations to settle remaining points.
Fort Wayne Indiana May 24. Verry J Wood, from Chicago, is in fatl there unable to give S500 bond to answer swindling charges. He swapped three $10 bills for a handful of small bills and an envelope of paper at Wabash station as the train left. Police were notified after the traveler’s complaint, with similar reports from Delphi about a man using the same method. Paul Rickell, 14, of this county, shot himself accidentally with a .22 revolver last Monday, remains unconscious but may recover. authorities will not remove the bullet. The episode recalls a Camden accident two years ago when Frank Blue was wounded by his father’s revolver discharge.
A murky advertising fragment touts a candy cathartic product claiming to cure constipation. The text references a Keos county line and names individuals from New Jersey and Indiana, then pivots to political scandal involving Knights of Pythias and a disputed gubernatorial bid, with remarks on a former governor and party factions.
Washington reports Mr. Rockhill confirms Pekin's ministers refused to accept a United States suggestion to cap China's indemnity at 200 million. Efforts continue to soothe tensions with a compromise likely between 320 and 447 million claimed by the powers.
Mrs Elizabeth A Naramore of Cold Brook Springs was arraigned in Worcester superior court for the murder of her six children on March 14. After counsel agreed she killed the children and was insane at the time, the jury found her not guilty by reason of insanity and she was committed to Worcester insane hospital for life.
The report combines scattered items including a mast and gaff project for Shamrock , a derailment and court actions, a railroad sale to a New York company for two million dollars, a Brazilian colonial dispute, a welcome for Gesener Allen in San Juan, and a fatal shooting in Okin. It notes road suspensions near Columbus and a coroner's verdict in the Dowle and Judd case.
The tomato called clove apple and Moor’s apple origins noted. Dr King’s New Discovery praised for consumption and respiratory cures, tested on severe cases with claimed restorations. Sold by C J Knoefer with guarantee and trial bottles offered.
Marion Indiana May 14 report says the No 1 oil well on the Baldwin farm near the western edge of the city produced 250 barrels in just one hour after flow. The well is described as the best yet in the area and signals strong prospects for local oil output as observers note the rapid rate and large initial tank fill. Indianapolis May 24 notes Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows spring meeting adjourned with 1100 attendees, the largest spring turnout on record. Noblesville Indiana May wd reports a fatal affray where Arthur West stabbed Ralph Flanders, injuring his liver after a quarrel over a trivial matter. Greencastle Indiana May vie details a merchant B F Barwick falling from a tree at spray time, crushing skull and nasal bones. he died minutes later.
May 2. Joseph J. Realing and Chairman Herkry clash over use of voting machines in Indiana elections. Realing favors machines for speed and fairness. Herkry distrusts them. Also reported is the death of ex-Governor John G. Tanner at the Leland hotel in Springfield Illinois with connections to Captain English and Mrs. Tanner.
A May report from Indianapolis cites Bland of the American Medical Potion as stating evidence shows the bill passed last legislative session contained provisions not in the printed statutes. The source describes conclusive claims that the act as enacted differed from the printed copy and mentions related political controversy and murder arrest reports in nearby counties.
Local report states Elijah Dunnington, a resident of Frankfort, was found dead in a neighboring barn last night. Authorities classify the death as a suicide. The Evening Tribune notes the incident as the best local paper coverage.
A long obscure report outlines sentences of five, three and one years for Capt. Barrows, Capt. Reed and Lieut. Boyer in a disrupted incident. It also notes an alleged American agent of insurgents and various detainees with limited corroboration and sensational detail.
John R. Tanner former governor of Tennessee died in his hotel room in Springfield Mississippi yesterday afternoon after a two week illness. He had recently suffered rheumatic heart trouble following a cold picked up while hunting in Clay County. The obituary notes chronic indigestion and nervous debility as prior health issues.
Prevailing grain provisions and livestock prices reported May 28 from Indianapolis Louisville Cincinnati Chicago New York and Buffalo markets. Wheat oats cattle hogs sheep lambs prices vary by city with cattle strong and hogs steady to firm. markets show broad regional activity.
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