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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
1
In Washington on May 25 both the senate and house plan to wrap up work this week. They focus on conference reports and measures agreed upon by both chambers, mainly appropriation bills. Deficiency bill held last to fund the omnibus public buildings act. final adjournment expected Thursday.
A band of about three dozen night riders attacked Walker Hook's Red Oak farm near Ripley Ohio firing a volley at the house and wrecking windows while Hook and family slept. Hook pursued by authorities after calling for help and reporting a gun left on the property. The violence follows a history of anti tobacco activism and prior barn arson blamed on night riders.
The Methodist Episcopal general conference session in Baltimore is marked by attacks on bishop candidates. Four men have been troubled by circulating stories among delegates, some vague and not fully explained. Two of eight bishops up for ballot have been elected, with wins on the second ballot. the ninth ballot result awaited.
After more than six weeks of talks, the last sticking details of the coal fields agreement in Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Arkansas were settled Sunday. A testing of operators occurred this morning and proper officials affixed signatures. By Wednesday all mines of the strike should return to work.
France's President Fallieres arrives in London aboard the Leon Gambetta for a short visit marked by a naval display of 53 warships and a series of state events. King Edward VII hosts a four day program including a banquet, exhibitions, receptions, and a Covent Garden gala.
Springfield May 25 The forty fifth Illinois General Assembly adjourned after a long session. The House rejected three mayor bond bills intended to expand city borrowing power. A test vote on raising assessed value from one fifth to one third failed 58 to 50, needing 77 to pass.
In Newark on May 25 Theodore Whitmore, husband of Helena Whitmore, stood trial for the Christmas night murder in Harrison. The case relies on circumstantial evidence, while his attorney claims an alibi and prospects of acquittal.
Washington May 25 estimates suggest total appropriations for the current session will exceed 1.02 billion dollars, about 100 million more than any previous session, based on careful calculations though figures are not yet final.
The United Presbyterian church marks fifty years since its 1868 birth in Pittsburgh with plans for a major semi centennial week. A historic union with the Presbyterian church is a key topic as General Assembly sessions open in the city.
National League standings show Chicago leading with 18 wins and 9 losses, followed by Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. Cincinnati, New York, Boston, Brooklyn, and St. Louis trail with varying records. American Association results list Indianapolis atop with 22 wins and 12 losses, Toledo second at 18 and 12, Louisville and Columbus around .600, Milwaukee at 18 and 16, Kansas City 14 and 19, Minneapolis 14 and 20, and St Paul 8 and 25.
May 26. In Washington the Senate slows as Representative Crum urges passage on a public civility issue. unclear text indicates debate or procedural pause with no final vote.
Seven people are dead and 5,000 homeless as Trinity river floods Fort Worth and North Fort Worth after seven inches of rain. Railroads shut down, stockyards washed away, and rescue crews use boats on streets. Muskogee Oklahoma reports thirty inches of rain and widespread bridges and rail lines washed out with fears of more deaths.
All West Guthrie is flooded with seven to ten feet of water pouring through streets. The Cottonwood river spans twenty five miles wide in places and continues to rise.
Three persons died and at least five others were fatally injured after a trolley collision on Germantown Avenue near Chestnut Hill in Philadelphia. The northbound car jumped a steep grade, swung onto the southbound track, and was struck by a second car loaded with passengers. Forty-five were seriously hurt.
Two crowd ed trolley cars collided at Devisadero and Sacramento streets Sunday afternoon. Henry Baer, a traveling salesman, died and twenty others were hurt, one fatally and several seriously, as the Devisadero car ran out of control and struck the Sacramento car.
The Japanese census reports that emigration to Hawaii is limited to Japanese and their wives and children who were residents, and to wives and children of those who currently reside there.
In Anderson Indiana on May 25 Lee Wiggers thirty four, a steel mill worker, shot and wounded his wife and her mother Mrs Anderson York after a domestic quarrel, and then killed himself.
Mrs J P White of Rushboro Pennsylvania declares there is no use to die of long trouble when you can obtain relief Mr Kings New Discovery promised to help. The quotation highlights belief in a remedy for persistent illness and the era’s advertising tone.
Indianapolis May 25. Post Office Inspector Fletcher uncovers a large land swindle using government land and mail fraud. Four Indianapolis real estate men Perry F. Carr J M Newby E E Kessler and George T Vorhees were arrested and arraigned with a continuance to June 1.
In Laporte Indiana this week no sensational developments are expected in the Gunness case. Investigations continue at the farm of horrors with a focus on possible accomplices and the Lamphere trial aimed for June. Mrs Charles of Chicago offered information for compensation. About four thousand visitors attended the farm Sunday.
Several thousand Masons from across Indiana converge on Indianapolis for the cornerstone laying of the new Masonic Temple at North and Illinois Streets this afternoon. The parade features over 1,000 Knights Templar and Royal, Free and Accepted Masons with bands, music, and mounted officials.
Fire damages the National Box company plant in Chicago with $200000 in losses. W F Howard of St Louis killed by lightning. United Irish League of America to meet in Boston September 22 23. American Bankers association to convene in Denver starting September 27. Texas Democrats to meet in Fort Worth and West Virginia in Wheeling. Oklahoma and Texas floods cost lives and damage. La Guaira opens port after eight days without bubonic plague. US Atlantic fleet coal use estimated at $5000000. British Australia and China squadrons plan to meet the American fleet at Sydney.
Orivo Laxative Fruit Syrup is advertised as best for women and children with a pleasant taste. It contrasts its mild action with violent purgatives and offers a booklet and sample at C. D. Knoefel’s.
A historic medical note explains how during long fasting the body’s weight loss slows, death occurring after a critical percentage. It cites a 143 pound person potentially losing about 55 pounds, with vital signs largely stable until late stages, and a 47 year old woman dying after 43 days of water intake.
Miss Jean Templeton Reid daughter of Whitelaw Reid American minister to England has announced engagement to the Hon John Hubert Ward brother of the Earl of Dudley amid talk of other suitors in English aristocracy. Ward is handsome and well connected but unlikely to become an earl. Whitelaw Reid preferred an American match. An Irish philosopher notes a blessing that night comes late when one is too tired to work.
Bit. Christian church dedicated yesterday led by Elder James Babble. New Albany district League meeting set for Campbellsburg January 16 to 18. James Cole and Henry Robing named by Judge Utsam to the board of review, forty day seige starting next Monday. Prohibition talk at Veustanatti Mission 406 Pearl Street. Rev Frank W Grossman to lecture in Cloverport on the Chinese at First Presbyterian. Odd Fellows Knights and Civil War veterans plan memorial at Georgetown coasatory with Rev D W Rosshiegel speaking.
The Monon Route offers an excursion to Chicago and return for 9 dollars. The program is from the American Medical Association and runs May 28, 29, and 30.
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