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Newspaper

New Albany Evening Tribune

Location

New Albany, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1908

Page

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Parliament in State of Siege by Suffragette Crowd

London Oct 14. An enormous mob hemmed Parliament and halted traffic to Westminster for hours. Police, army and marines guarded the area as suffragettes led by Mrs Travers Symons pressed toward the Commons. Twenty four suffragettes and twelve unemployed were jailed. others summoned for breach of the peace.

London House of Commons Thames Trafaar Square Nelson Monument Westminster Bridge St. James Park Nobbdy

Thief Poses as Agent to rob Brooklyn Publisher’s Home

In New York on October 14 a young well dressed man posing as a real estate agent entered the home of wealthy Brooklyn publisher Summerfield McLean. While Beatrice Masten guided him, he overpowered her and gagged her, then searched the house and escaped with jewelry and silverware valued at $1,008.

New York Summerfield Mclean Brooklyn Misa Beatrice Masten Mia McLean

Keefe Denies Taft Immigration Offer Amid Democratic Charges

Detroit leader Daniel J. Keefe of the Longshoremen's union rejects a New York Democratic claim that Roosevelt offered him the immigration commissioner post in exchange for backing Taft. The Democratic committee alleged a Oct 3 Washington meeting and cited Keefe's Sept circular backing anti Taft efforts, with a threatened witness to prove the offer.

Detroit Mich Daniel J. Keefe The Longshoremen's Union New York Immigration W. H. Taft Democratic National Committee John J. Gordon National Democratic Roosevelt American Federation of Labor Gompers Bryan International Association of Longshoremen Federation of Labor Democratic Committee Keefe Washington Sargett Gompere Federation William H. Taft Executive Council Taft

Islandwide semi-cyclonic wave hits Havana area

Havana reports a semi-cyclonic wave with torrential rains causing floods across the island. Extensive damage to crops and buildings is noted, with widespread disruption in numerous locations.

Havana

Cubs Nears World Series Edge In Detroit Game

Chicago defeated Detroit 8 to 0 to take a 3 to 1 lead in the series. Eddie Summers pitched well except for one bad inning while Miner Brown outpitched him. Paid admissions reached 12 907.

Detroit Mich Chicago Eddie" Summers Miner” Brown Summers

Bryan Launches Three Day Nebraska Campaign Tour

William J. Bryan campaigned across Nebraska with nearly all Democratic state candidates, drawing large crowds. He delivered twenty one speeches in Wahoo and surrounding areas, with lengths from five minutes to an hour, concluding the first day of a three day tour.

Bryan Nebraska Wahoo Neb William J. Bryan

Death of First Volunteer in Civil War

Washington October 14 Dr. Charles Franklin Rand the first Union volunteer after Lincoln's call for troops and the first soldier to receive a medal of honor for bravery has died at age seventy. Born in Batavia New York he spent three months in Libby prison.

Washington Charles Franklin Rand Lincoln Pongress Batavia N. Y Libby

Lead traders trigger profit take hit on Chicago wheat

Profit taking by leading long positions caused weakness in the Chicago wheat market as traders locked in gains. The move affected prices and market sentiment, with traders watching supply cues and global price trends.

Chicago

Child-in-law murder trial set for John W Terrell

Bluffton Indiana October 14 John W Terrell, recently discharged from the eastern hospital for the insane returns to town and will face trial for the murder of his son in law Melvin Wolfe. He escaped trial earlier claiming insanity at the time of the killing.

Bluffton Ind John W. Terrell Eastern Tnspot Melvin Wolfe

Excellent Health Advice from Mrs Davison on Electric Bitters

Mrs M M Davison of San Jose asserts Electric Bitters treats headache biliousness and liver digestives torpor. She praises the remedy as more beneficial for digestive organs than any other. Sold under guarantee at Charles D Knoefel's drug store.

Mra M. M. Davison Gifford Ave San Jose Oal Gearantes Chas D. Knoefel

Stray Disease Kills 1600 Horses in Indiana Counties

Reports from Michigan City dated Oct 14 indicate 1600 horses have died since early last summer in Pulaski Starke and southwestern Laporte counties. The malady weakens the animals and causes death. some recover only to become ruined and be shot. Doctoring reveals hairlike worms in livers and organs, fueling belief worms breed from pastured blades. Mules seem unaffected prompting farmers to import them from Kentucky to aid plowed fields.

Michigan City Ind Pulaski Starke Thoee Laporte County Starke County Kentucky

Paoli Youth Dies After Hunting Accident

Sherman Appel, about nineteen, went hunting with a gun and dog near Moore Ridge, Paoli Ind. He was found unconscious beneath a tree with a fractured skull, believed caused by a falling limb while dislodging a squirrel. He died at home.

Paoli Ind Sherman Appel Moore Ridge Here Appel

Digest life like a feast, Lord Bacon wisdom echoed

An advertisement style piece extols digesting life and work as key to happiness. It links Lord Bacon to the idea that some things are to be tasted and swallowed but must be digested. It markets Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets claiming expert backing, worldwide chemist approval, and a trial offer from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Lord Bacon Stuart Europe America F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Building Marshall, Mioh

Duke of Abruzzi Engagement Broken in Rome Telegram

Rome reports the engagement between the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Katherine Elkins has been broken. The duke announced the decision to the royal family via telegram from Tourin, expressing sadness. He will undertake a perilous expedition to divert his mind. rumored Miss Elkins played a leading role in the affair.

Rome Duke of Abruzzi Katherine Elkins Tourit Miss Elkins

Grand Army WII Parade Plan For Harrison Monument

Oran Perry Indiana adjutant general will be grand marshal of the Indianapolis parade on October 87 for the Harrison monument dedication. He invites the G A R department commander and staff to attend and asks Captain John D. Alexander to command all G A R posts in line. Colonel J R Foster reports Alexander hopes many civil war veterans will attend the exercises and ded ication is expected to draw large attendance.

Grand Army Wii Indianapolis Oran Perry Indiana Harrison John D. Alexander Grand Army J. R. Foster Alexander Harrison Monument

Local Trees Bloom Twice in Petersburg Area

In Petersburg Indiana on October 14 trees show a second bloom. George Gordon reports a pear tree with a half grown second crop and many blossoms. John Fordyce's farm four miles east has four cherry trees in full blossom, and blossoms appear on city trees too.

Petersburg Ind George Gordon John Fordyce

Flames Sweep Kankakee Prairie in Autumn Fire

Laporte Ind Oct 14 A great prairie fire roars across a large section of the Kankakee country causing about ten thousand dollars in losses. Wolves driven from marshes by the flames raid barnyards in the county’s southern part.

Kankakee Laporte Ind

Grand jury probes bank fund misuses in Indiana

Keotland Indiana October 14 the grand jury investigates D P Baldwin of Logansport and W Dague of Fowler accused of wrongfully using funds of the Goodland bank closed by state auditor after an official inquiry conducted months ago

Keotland, Ind D. Pp. Baldwin Logansport W. Dague Fowler Goodland Bank

Young Woman Dies After Poison Mistake in Mancle

Corinne Bundy eighteen daughter of O P Bundy owner of the Delaware hotel died after taking carbolic acid by mistake for a throat gargle. She was found dead in her apartments at the a t hawt.

Mancle Ind Miles Corinne Bundy Eply O. P. Bundy Delaware Hotel Hawt

Wedding near certainty for Abruzzi and Miss Elkins

Rome correspondent for the Daily Telegraph reports, with high authority, that the wedding of the Duke of Abruzzi and Miss Elkins will occur very soon. Also a letter from Zaneville, Ohio, praises Dr King’s New Discovery for James Lee’s recovery from severe lung troubles, claiming it saved his life.

London Daily Telegraph Rome Duke of Abruzzi Miss Elkins

Testimony Reveals Union Members’ Reports to National Manufacturers

John B. Walker of the United Mine Workers of Illinois testifies in a contempt case against AFL leaders. He describes miners being approached by a detective group offering $22 weekly to report union activities to the National Manufacturers’ Association and notes a letter offering to send AFL proceedings to firms for $15 at Denver meetings.

Springfield John B. Walker United Mine Workers of Illinois Samuel Gompere Robert Morrison John Mitchell American Federation of Labor Supreme Court of the District of Columbia Bucks Store and Range Company St. Louis Edward F. Irwin Walker Mourphysboro Duquoin National Manufacturers’ Association Detective Association Corporation Auxiliary Company Chamber of Commerce Cleveland Fastern Telephone Company New York ALM. Todd & Co Kalamazoo Mich Denver Col Congress

Kidney trouble claims raise frail vitality with Foley remedy

An advertisement asserts kidney illness leaves people weak and half alive and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy as restoring healthy kidneys and vitality, naming Knoefel as the agent to refuse.

Foley Knoefel

International copyright conference in session at Berlin

The conference on international copyright is in session in Berlin. Dan Patch failed to beat his Lexington record of 1 55, posting 1 56 4 as his time. Union Pacific directors were re elected at the annual stockholders meeting.

Berlin Dan Patch Lexington Union Pacific Railroad Company

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Aid Returns Quick Relief

O. D. Knoefel promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to ease coughs, strengthen the lungs, and expel colds with the alleged genuine ion yellow package.

Foley O. D. Knoefel

Delegates Return From W C T U Convention at Bedford

Local notes report delegates to the W C T U state convention at Bedford have returned home. A lunacy examination at the county jail found Charles Hood of unsound mind. A cottage permit costing 2100 was granted to P M Mathers on Ekin avenue. A kitchen fire at 626 State injured no one and caused minor damage. Centenary M E church hosted a reception for Rev. A R Beach and family. Elder Peter A Morton from Matthews, AR plans meetings at Market Square next weekend. Harrison County Medical Association met with papers read by Drs Fank Wolfe Botorf and Jenkins gave Louisville address. Floyd Prohibitionists nominate a ticket with Zahod, White, Knight, Owen, Fishback, Stork, Jaegers.

Peter A. Morton Matthews, Ar Mormon Church Harrison County Medical Association Lanesville J W. Baxter F E. Wolfe Z. J. Fank C. Wolfe J. W. Bottorf Corydon Jenkins Louisville

Nancy Morgan Wedding Set At County Office

Nancy Morgan and Joseph C Morgan wed at the county office as the honeymoon winds down. The ceremony marked the couple’s formal union in a simple civil service attended by family and friends.

Nancy Morgan Joseph C Morgan

Divorce suit filed in Clark circuit court

Clerk Ruoff by the Rev B F Gate filed suit for divorce in the Clark circuit court at Jeffersonville yesterday alleging cruel treatment. The groom is sixty and the bride fifty one. Each had been married twice and had grown children. They live near Sellersburg Constantinople.

Ruoff B. F. Gate Clark Jeffersonville Sellersburg

Language of the Hair Reflects Fashion and Character

A Chicago Inter Ocean quote observes that a man learns much about a woman by how she styles her hair. Those chasing strict fashion risk becoming a stickler for form and discomfort, while a woman who senses beauty in balance meets life’s complexities with grace.

Chicago Inter Ocean

Folk Attacks Senate as Corrupt in Missouri Campaign

In Golden City Missouri on October 14 Joseph W Folk argued the Tonea States senate is more corrupt than the Missouri legislature or St Louis city council. He cited his past role as St Louis circuit attorney to allege extensive gambling bribery uncovered in those bodies.

Folk Golden City Joseph W. Folk Tonea States Senate Missouri Legislature Louis St. Louie

Notice to Readers About Missed Delivery

Notice to subscribers of the New Albany Tribune requesting they report missed or late deliveries to the Tribune Company by calling the Cumberland or Home phones.

New Albany

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Parliament Zers Rush Cuba Terrell Pulaski, Starke Werma ROG Ter Duke James Lee Zaneaville Mary Lee Ander Chloae Dknoefel the Tribune Illinois Miners John H. Walker National Manufac Turers’ Association Union Asso Southern Railroad Mayo Pacific Fleet Swinburne Hono-lulu Samoa Richmond Cleveland Memorial Committee City Hall W. 8 Bennett New York City DuPont W. F. Tucker Department of the Lakes Tucker John A. Logan Bedford Charles Hood P. M. Mathers Ekin Avenue Jay and Silver Street State At Rest Bert Richards M. E A R Beach Floyd County John Zahod J. W. White William Knight Ollie Owen George Fishback L G Stork E. J. Jaegers Constantinople Tesfik Pasha
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