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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 2008
Page
1
The New York Tribune condemns the growing use of headache powders among women, noting many contain morphine opium cocaine or other injurious drugs. It urges laxatives and liver tonics then promotes Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe remedy with testimonials from E Varoason Otter Lake Mich.
Washington bids opened for three 180 ton seagoing torpedo boats at 26 knots with Pacific coast distribution. Moran Seattle offered 103,850 for one while Wolffe & Zwicker and Union Iron Works quoted 166,700 and 175,000 respectively for one each. Herreshoff Bristol offered 144,000 for one or three at same rate, with 140,000 available after armament set aside. If bids stand, Herreshoff plans may win. A court martial verdict in the Captain Summer case is expected to suspend him about a year. Interior official Reynolds declined Pennsylvania court nomination.
In Creston Louisiana on September 11 Queenie Carroll aged 16 from Afton shot herself to death claiming in a note her father forced school attendance while she wished to learn millinery. She died instantly from the self inflicted wound.
In LaGrippe a Kentucky business man recounts illness and recovery after using Dr Miles Nervine. The narrative highlights lingering weakness, nervous strain, and eventual rebound to productivity with renewed vigor and clarity. Local audience sees testimonial of sustained improvement under medical remedy.
A Kentucky state agent recounts a brutal LaGrippe attack on Island 96 that left him sleepless and weakened. After two days on Miles Restorative Nervine he improved rapidly and was cured in ten days, later praising the remedy to friends. Louisville, June 22. D W Hinron.
In New York on Sept 11 the Valkyrie beat Defender on a 30 mile triangle amid a disputed start and a damaging blow when Valkyrie’s boom struck Defender’s topmast. Defender finished only 1 16 behind on elapsed time and 17 seconds after deductions. protest decision to come late today.
Jackson Michigan September 11 Sheriff Peck holds a seven year old named Eddie Thayer regarded as likely the youngest horse thief. He admits no remorse and says he would not have been caught if he had not missed the road. He previously stole a horse from his father's barn and planned to sell the outfit in a nearby town. He took a horse from W Curtis's barn on Saturday night and was found driving it later. The case raises questions on punishment for a child crimial.
In Wilmington Delaware on September 11 the Cuban filibusterers case appeared before the United States court. District Attorney Vaudegriff sought to open letters to Martinez Campos found among the defendants’ effects and use them before the grand jury. H H Ward for the defense argued the move unwarranted and self incriminating. The question was being argued.
In Philadelphia authorities act on Spanish representations, issuing a warrant in Wilmington for Captain H. H. Hughes of the Lourada, tied to a rumored filibustering voyage to Cuba. Ammunition and men reportedly reached Penns Grove, awaiting a ship’s signal to sail.
E N Wilson asked Attorney General Hancock to begin action against the American Tobacco company to prohibit it from business in the state. Ralph Oakley represented the tobacco firm. Hancock adjourned the hearing to Sept 23. Separately 200 Aurora mill workers struck for a 10 percent wage increase, forcing a factory closure of 500 to 600 workers. Directors will meet next week to consider the demands.
Princeton Illinois September 11 The Spring Valley Coal company sues the city of Spring Valley for 16384 dollars for damages from looting of its general merchandise store during the July strike last year. The case has gone to trial in the circuit court with more than 100 witnesses summoned and success could lead to additional suits.
Yesterday two quakes struck western Nicaragua with Granada feeling strong shocks and Momotomba moderate ones while Managua also registered tremors. A coroner's jury in Brooklyn found Sea Beach Railway guilty of culpable negligence over signals after a Labor Day railroad accident. County Treasurer shortage sparks vacancy and replacement. Indians at Hosebud agency protest pay cuts and demand restored rates with 21 days to fix. Private Coffey shot near Chicago during escape attempt. Cottey killed. Pennsylvania Democrats bustle over supreme court race as Republicans edge positions. New York primaries draw contests with sharp party clashes and hopes of gains for Democrats.
Danville reporting shows Dr Morrison, an Indianapolis expert in anatomy, disputing Fletcher rules while testifying for the state. Witness Thomas White described Hinshaw seeking tracks and noting Thurza’s earlier remark. testimony reflects court debates on paralysis and brain injury in the Hinshaw case.
Warsaw dispatch reports Colonel R. B. Meyers rushing to his daughter Margaret Meyers a Milwaukee Medical College student after a prank left a cadaver arm in her bed. The shocked daughter reportedly went berserk hair darkened and she began biting at the arm. Her father changes plans to travel to Louisville camp.
Fire from rats gnawing on matches wrecked the Pierceton post office block and surrounding 14 buildings in Pierceton Indiana causing about 50000 dollars in losses spread across 15 residents led by Mrs F M Mitchette with 15000. Fort Wayne fire department aided and Mayor Oakley rushed a crew by rail to help control the blaze. In Evansville, fire chief Edward Gill resigned after a Labor Day blaze and Indiana postmasters were appointed in Dana Vermilion Deep River McCool Windsor and Dan Davis lineups.
Monticello saw three applicants for a liquor license rejected by remonstrances. In Greensburg, 35 dogs died in one night, many valued by owners. Wachtell Bros clothing at Am derson closed. assets roughly equal liabilities at 6000. Charles Stearns, 14, son of ex Sheriff Stearns, killed while hunting. Morris Arronstein, Hunt ington machinist, inherits 190000 marks from uncle in Germany. Michael Suideman elected to fill Lukens term after mysterious death. Harry Gibson sentenced to life for murder. second trial after death sentence previously. Adams Express reports no trace of Farden and Barnett. only missing package of 616000 and Barnett’s Vandalia shortage of 376.
A fragment shows batteries paired with names in multiple cities including Kansas City Indianapolis St Paul Detroit Milwaukee Grand Rapids Minneapolis Terre Haute and Terre Haute again. Pairs include Fricken Bergen Fisher McFarland Pyle Boyle Gayle Twincham Stephens Bolan Reidy Campbell Blackburn Strause Naps and Outcault.
Summary of multiple early baseball games with team totals and errors. New York first game and second game report contrasting runs and hits for Chicago Philadelphia Louisville Baltimore Cleveland Boston St Louis Brooklyn Cincinnati with listed pitchers and fielding miscues.
The Louisville parade honors veterans with Governor Matthews reception in Jeffersonville and a grand Galt House event. Thousands attend as 56 000 veterans march past, with 10 000 in the Washington encampment era record. Ned the horse appears on a float amid elaborate floats, choirs, and guards from Indiana towns.
Madrid dispatch to The Times reports Marshal Campos will accept nothing from Cuban rebels but unconditional surrender with arms laid down. The statement underscores a hard line from Spanish forces amid the Cuban conflict.
An eleven year old boy, James Crecelius, was killed near his East Third Street home after a failed attempt to board a Dinkey train. He fell between cars as wheels passed over his chest, with one leg severed at the knee. An inquest was held by Coroner Starr, and the body was taken to a local undertaker for burial. The article also includes testimonials for a patent remedy, P P P, praising its alleged cures for blood poisoning.
Rev. Daniel Griffin, a well known Albany pastor, killed his son in law Robert Dudley after a dispute with Ben Smalls as peacemaker tried to intervene. Griffin warned Dudley away, then fired, causing Dudley’s death. In Lacos Illinois John Grieves, a wealthy manufacturer, wed Julia Shaffer in Chicago. his fourth marriage surprised locals.
An 19th century advertisement argues nervousness stems from impure blood and promote Blood's Sarsaparilla as the best blood purifier. It warns against soothing nerves with narcotics, claiming only blood purification cures nervousness and invites readers to follow the true path to health.
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