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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1908
Page
1
Taft speaks in Yonkers and other Hudson towns stressing labor wealth under Republican policy and anti monopoly aims. Bryan campaigns in New York and Brooklyn urging labor support while warning of Republican betrayals and promising a new era in politics.
William J. Bryan completed a bus tour around Greater New York driving 115 miles by car through Manhattan and Brooklyn yesterday. He delivered eight speeches between 6 and 8 p.m. and was escorted by Tammany Leader Charles Murphy. At the Brooklyn Bridge he was greeted by Kings County Democratic leader Senator Patrick McCarren, as Lieutenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler campaigned for governor nearby.
Sofia reports Bulgaria agrees to pay compensation to Turkey following intense diplomacy. Some 69,000 reservists were discharged, restoring the army to 69,000. A plenipotentiary will be sent to Constantinople to negotiate a Turkey treaty, with Austria-Hungary also showing a yielding stance to aid peace.
Fire destroyed the Bartley wholesale grocery store in Toledo Ohio causing an estimated loss of 300000. The blaze and its financial impact are reported as a major disruption to local trade.
Former Bank of North America president Curtis testifies he over-certified checks totaling 19 million dollars while cashier. He describes Morse’s control of the bank, guarantees on loans, and profits from stock deals, detailing relationships with Braun Primrose & Braun and Mrs Gelshenen. Adjournment follows.
Washington diplomats and state department officials weigh Holland's next move after President Castro denies revoking May 14 decree banning trans shipments for Venezuelan ports at Curacao. The note set November 1 as the ultimatum deadline. Also reported: Rey Hardy, 40, a private detective for the Bla Four railroad, shot his wife and daughter at Cleveland and then killed himself.
An 1890s style diatribe describes gastric juice imbalance causing indigestion and health decline, touting a patent tablet remedy and urging readers to request a free sample. The piece then shifts to politics, arguing for Jim Watson and a pro brewery agenda, claiming brewers seek local control and liquor-law enforcement.
Earl Broughton Brandenburg of Cleveland letter fame appeared in Dayton police court where his bond rose from 500 to 2508 dollars. he left for New York under escort of a detective. Orders assign the battleship Maine as flagship of the Atlantic fleet. Rumors mention a potential Venezuelan intervention by Holland.
An advertisement touts Foley's Kidney Remedy claiming to restore healthy kidneys and vitality to weak, exhausted people. It warns against counterfeits from Poley's and cites O. D. Knoefel as the source.
Acting Republican chairman Fred A. Sims rebutted John W. Kern’s accusation that a $100,000 slush fund came from Chicago to Indiana. Sims said the claim is false and designed to mislead voters about Democratic fundraising and support. He denied any contributions from trusts or corporations to the Republican party.
John W. Kern and allies conclude day two of a Indiana whistle stop tour with a Decatur rally. He accuses Republicans of using money and coercion to win and recalls Biddle Jackson era as precedent for fighting the money power. He cites a $100000 slush fund moved from Tipton to Indianapolis by Fred A. Sims.
Glen Barwick, 26, unmarried, was accidentally killed on his father James Barwick and brother Weeley worked a wagon on a farm near Alexandria Indiana. While reaching for a shotgun in the wagon bed a hammer struck an obstruction and discharged the gun entering his shoulder and lung, causing instant death. Separately Prince Henry of Prussia spent hours as a guest of Count Zeppelin aboard a remodeled airship.
Kentucky and Indiana brewers back Marshall in governor race and Democratic ticket seek to defeat Prohibition aligned Republicans. A letter from George Wiedemann Brewery of Newport Ky urges saloonkeepers to mobilize patrons and promote Democratic nominees to protect personal liberty and brewery interests.
Mrs Mary Lee of rural route 8 Zanesville says her husband James Lee owes his life to Dr King’s New Discovery. She reports severe throat and lung illness improved after trying the remedy, praised as unequal for coughs and colds with a free trial offer at Obas D Knoefel’s drug store.
Addtional locals report Governor candidate Wateon speaking tomorrow at Maennerchor hall at 12 15 with a later half hour talk by James Watson. Voters invited regardless of party. Police arrest George Lively on mittimus for unpaid fine. Charles Haller named election inspector for the Twenty third precinct. George Hawker under arrest in Louisville for bicycle theft. papers to be sent to Frankfort. Eva Hobson suit against Louisville and Northern Railway settled for 3580 in Salem. heirs of William F Hobson cited. Daughters of Rebekah lodge initiates over 130 attendees with Grand Master Bailey present. Fire department responds to fires at Henry Lacke residence and Cline property with burning leaves observed.
A blaze spread to a house on East Spring Street occupied by Mrs. James Agnew yesterday afternoon. Sparks ignited the roof but the damage was slight. The report markets Foley's Honey sod Tar cough remedy as a product note.
The first men’s meeting for this season will be held next Sunday at 3 PM with Dr Thomas M Cleland of Third Presbyterian Church giving a talk titled The Conquering Sword. An informal program and Y M C A Glee Club will accompany the event with refreshments. Members admitted free. general admission fifteen cents. Election returns from November 8 will be received by telegraph and locally, with full results shown on screens and a special program between returns.
Thaddeus Dickson was arrested by Patrolman Tinkler for child desertion and arraigned before City Judge Paria. He pleaded not guilty and, in default of $900 bond, was sent to jail to await a hearing on November 6. Excellent Health Advice. Mrs. M. M. Davison of 79 Gifford Ave San Jose Cal praises Electric Bitters as a cure for headache and liver torpor, claiming it outperforms other remedies. Sold under guarantees of Knechtel's drug store.
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