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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
1
Election day set for November 3 in multiple states and territories Arizona and New Mexico. Prohibition, Socialist, Independence and Populist parties compete against a Republican and Democrat majority with numerous amendments and tax measures on the ballot.
William J. Bryan opens his last nationwide tour from St Louis, delivering an extended speech before crossing the Mississippi to East St Louis. He travels by special car with Mrs. Bryan, Rose, Mayor Brown of Lincoln, and four correspondents, planning four Chicago addresses tonight before continuing toward Lincoln.
Mrs. Simmons of Lakewood New Jersey reports her twelve year old daughter improved after four bottles of Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic. The child gained eight pounds regained liveliness and reduced nervousness. The ad claims Vinol builds health for delicate children and after illness and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit.
National American Woman Suffrage delegates spoke at the Star theater in Buffalo calling for eight hour workdays for all, shorter hours for women and children, and political action to elect judges upholding protection laws. Florence Kelley urged voting rights to curb child labor and tuberculosis through shorter hours.
A Detroit Toledo & Trenton passenger wreck at Bainbridge occurred when a train failed to clear an open switch and struck an empty accommodation on a siding. Both trains were wrecked. passengers sustained minor injuries and one man suffered a broken nose.
Victor C. Pryor and his wife perished in a Shirley Indiana blaze that began in the Pryor restaurant kitchen and spread to destroy about twenty business houses near the depot. Fire crews fought the flames for hours before control was established, with total losses estimated at seventy five thousand dollars.
Larry Gibson twenty five, jailed for grand larceny after stealing shoes and leather from the Marion Shoe company. Miss Ola Teegarden eighteen, of near Continental Ohio, says Gibson abducted her under threats to accompany him. She was brought from Bluffton two weeks ago. he faces circuit court sentence after pleading guilty. Teegarden to be sent to Ohio. she says fear of Gibson’s gun drove her to Marion. Gide has said he served in the Philippines. A Revolutionary Graves tablet ceremony also notes Hendricks County soldiers buried in Indiana.
A vintage advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as guards against indigestion in diners. It claims quick relief after meals, promotes better digestion, and offers free trial mail delivery from F. A. Stuart Co at 150 Stuart Bldg Marshall Michigan.
In Shelbyville Indiana on October 19 James Cauley a cigar maker had his throat cut from ear to ear by George Moran who was drinking Moran misidentified Cauley as Hirschauer a blacksmith’s helper Moran cut Cauley from behind Cauley’s condition is serious Moran was arrested Cauley’s relatives live in Rushville
Robert Peoples aged sixty seven a prominent Adams county resident was killed in his barnyard when a yearling colt attacked him as he tried to drive it into the barn. The colt hurled him to the ground and internal injuries caused his death.
Evansville Indiana Oct 19 robbers entered the Jasper postoffice and worked the safe combination. They obtained about 16 dollars in money and over 100 in stamps.
Sunday afternoon an unidentified man fired twice at Rev. J. K. Fielding pastor of Corpus Christi Catholic church during Sunday school. The assailant, believed Greek or Italian, fled into the street and escaped. no injuries reported.
The article outlines last week campaign plans for Taft Roosevelt and Bryan teams in New Jersey Ohio Indiana and other states. It notes itineraries for Sherman Kern Hughes and Chanler plus national committee fundraising and a Carnegie Hall political gathering in New York. It closes with a testimonial for Dr King’s New Discovery from a reader in Zanesville and an advert for Tribune printing services.
Storm battered but magnificent American battleships anchor in Yokohama harbor as formal exchanges of amenities unfold. Adm Sperry and Japanese Adm Ijuin exchange calls aboard the Connecticut and Mikasa while 2000 schoolchildren sing the national anthem and crowds line the waterfront amid nightly illuminations.
A vast design lit with the word wel come and hundreds of American and Japanese flags framed a lantern parade. Thousands of Japanese children in colorful costumes joined many flower floats as ships were outlined in electric lights. Dinners honored American officers hosted by the mayor and Admiral Sperry as Governor Sufu hosted a grand ball for 1,500 attendees. Sperry stated the cruise aims to develop the Heel for peaceful purposes and affirmed ongoing friendship between the United States and Japan.
News briefs report the reichstag will assemble in Berlin on Wednesday. Other items note improved forest fire conditions in Alpena County Michigan and a deadly Summit Pennsylvania stove fire killing four children.
Judge Taft in the East Room of the White House on Sunday night declared he expected to be elected president. He spent the day as President Roosevelts guest and held consultations with the president and his adviser. After leaving the White House he said farewell to the Roosevelts and boarded a special train at Union Station to Newark, New Jersey.
An ad claims kidney trouble leaves people weak and exhausted and promotes Foley's Kidney Remedy to restore vitality. The message urges avoiding counterfeits and is signed O. D. Kaoefel with a call to read the Evening Tribune.
A large Red Men delegation departed for Indianapolis to attend the annual great council. The article also notes various local events including church dedication at Mt. Sterling Crawford County, traction company extra care to Silver Hills, and several civic notices.
Mrs Estelle Brinkley visits friends in St Louis. Charles Ravenscroft of Bloomington visits in the city. Charlee Crane of Seattle visits his mother Mrs W O Crane Cedar Bough. Mrs William Martie on Ninth Street visits friends and relatives. Mrs John Roberts of Indianapolis visits her son J N Roberts in Silver Hills. Mrs Jobe BR Wilson of Indianapolis visits Mr and Mrs R H Courtenay in Silver Hills. Mrs BE Halstead of Franklin and Mrs James Porter of New Castle Pa visit Mr and Mrs.
Baxony is the most densely populated German state. Germany paid 9.975 million for imported wheat and flour last year. Per head meat consumption averages 53 kg in cities and 32 kg in the countryside. For the Wilhelmsburg jubilee the burgomaster received a telegram from all unmarried girls offering to consider marriage, with no objections to becoming burgomistress.
Paris reports diplomatic easing as Naoum Pasha, the Turkish ambassador, says Bulgaria has withdrawn from escalation. The immediate war threat fades and a Bulgaria Turkey understanding appears within reach.
Detroit Tigers defeat Chicago team in an exhibition game by 7 to 3. The contest features prominent players from both sides in a early season display at a Detroit venue.
Glenwood won 12 to 2 over the Regulars in an afternoon ball game at Falement Park. The New Albany Browne must play another game next Sunday after a quarrel at the last event.
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