22 Sep 1900
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Newspaper
New Albany Evening Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1900
Page
1
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a health tonic that purifies the blood cures disease and invigorates the system urging readers to secure health by taking the medicine. The copy warns against waste and promotes health as a priceless possession.
London reports Germany aims to delay negotiations by demanding surrender of foreign leaders before talks. A Washington dispatch says the U S declined Crewingay’s crown proposal as Count Waldersee and Li Ming Chime press negotiations from Vientsin. Gen Wilson seized Po Ta Chu and British officials confirm temple seizures as von Wilson advances with San Kia Ten to destroy the Chinese arsenal.
The extraordinary rainfall in northern India continues as Calcutta endures severe flooding. Half of the city floods, with streets submerged up to three feet. Many houses have collapsed and the total rainfall is estimated at 35 inches.
Fragmented item notes that the Kurntao and Tahuad islands were formally annexed to France by the governor on August 21 at natives’ request. Other peculiar items mention a Pike county centenarian and a testimonial about Dr King’s New Discovery with a price claim and a free trial offer.
Shenandoah Pa Sept 22 A posse fired on a mob threatening workers, killing a man and a woman and wounding several others. National guard units mobilized as violence spreads through the coal region with talks of further outbreaks and delayed coal sales.
In Hazelton Pennsylvania on September 22 observers expect a strike outbreak though no outward signs appear. Deputies are spread to key areas and coal companies have increased watchmen. Governor Nash in Mansfield Ohio refused to call out the state militia unless local authorities request aid.
A mob in Ponchatoula Louisiana hanged four black men after a burglary report at Plenty Hutfelder’s home. The men named Isaiah Rollins Nathaniel Bowmin George Bickman and Charles Eliot were seized from a jail where 140 suspects were held. Local white and black residents deplored the action and formed a law and order committee at a mass meeting.
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock report shows wheat wheat futures mixed with cash higher for some grades. Oats and corn priced with steady to lower bids. Cattle and hog markets steady to lower. lambs and sheep listed with slight declines. Louisville and Cincinnati markets mirror firm to mixed movements with specific price points cited for dairy and beef categories. Toledo grain and livestock listings show cash wheat up 80 percent and oats up 2240 with No 2 corn and carloads noted.
Fortville Indiana Sept 22 editor Ora V Downe of The Tribune shoots Wood Torrence a local bully wounded in a dispute over an article accusing Torrence and others of assaulting Bert Morgan an African American. Downe defends his action as necessary amid community tensions. Local authorities investigate while citizens split in their views on press safety and mob reaction.
Ad copies praise Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as superior to all others for female ailments. It claims millions of cures and urges readers to obtain the remedy and write to Mrs. pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free advice. A pharmacy seller is accused of recommending other products for profit.
A fragmented Indiana notice reports four hundred delegates expected to attend a Marion gathering. The text references wartime concerns, organizational roles, and a central speakers list, though many names and details are obscured.
Fragmentary text mentions Panett and Mr, spa items, breakfast, waste, and pancake references. It notes prices, sales and a line about Banner Salve as a remedy. The passage appears as garbled ad-like material from an old newspaper.
A garbled local page notes protests and corporate tension around coal and energy sectors. References to Northern roads and Spain hint at broader labor and industry pressure, with unclear attributions to individuals and groups.
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