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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1908
Page
4
A collage of quotations and observations on politics culture and travel. Notes touch Kipling Kipling critics Russian praise of the navy the Os age r king telegrams on arbitration in Central America and a humorous take on censorship and automobiles in Africa.
A jumble of notes discusses Ireland home rule provoking Tory resistance and odd policy ideas. Topics mention Christmas tree cultivation, paper imitation trees, Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s convict tale, New York alibis for fraud, bank depositor insurance schemes, and an Interior Department official on mine disaster deaths tied to regulation and carelessness.
Statistical review from Indianapolis shows overall Indiana insurance business edged up in 1907 versus 1906 though life insurance fell below 1906. Fire insurers improved until November stringency. Governor Stanly’s insurance regulation crusade may have curbed life sales.
A dialogue shows Samuel pledging lifelong devotion to a widow who replies with tact that she remains a widow, implying she cannot be claimed as his. The exchange blends passion with caution, illustrating restrained romance in a 19th or early 20th century tone.
In Indianapolis J Kirby Risk seeks the Democratic state committee chair amid divisions between organization and antis. Key districts including the First Sixth Ninth Tenth Eleventh Twelfth Thirteenth loom. conventions Thursday will decide control as leaders push alliances and warn of possible losses. Major figures include Taggart allies and anti group candidates like Stephenson and Coz while Landis denies a renewed bid in the Eleventh.
A dialogue features an explorer confident his car will collide with a pole within a thousand miles as he aims to locate the elusive marker. The reporter questions the odds while the explorer asserts the machine will hit the pole.
A fragment from Harper's Weekly debates defense readiness and matrimony in a witty clash, contrasting preparedness and romance with playful sarcasm.
The Indiana Love Feast drew loyal Republicans from across the state on December 26 1907. Senator Beveridge opened with No backward step signaling an orderly campaign and broad support for governor candidates Watson Taylor Hugh Miller and Charles W Miller. The gathering praised Lincoln Grant Harrison McKinley Roosevelt era leadership and projected a strong 1908 bid with party harmony and principles above individuals.
In Beattyville Lee county Kentucky Chief of Police Joe Davidson and merchant Robert Evans fatally shot each other after a long standing feud. Davidson, reportedly intoxicated, entered Hivans store to demand friendship then fired on Evans who returned fire, both men dying at the scene. Both men left families.
A News week digest notes three speeches by Rep. Robert M. Wallace printed but not delivered. It covers Sunday post office hours, a Washington cooperative grocery venture, Negroes in government service, retired officers living well, and Navy Admiral Hichborn's call of subsidized rest.
At the Thist district Democratic convention in Maennerchor hall Mark Storen of Scotteburg won a bare majority on the final ballot after a county by county split. Delegates endorsed Adam Heimberger for state chairman and agreed to consolidate congressional primaries on a later date. Judge T. W. Boskirk served as permanent chairman with Edward Fitzpatrick as secretary.
Mrs. Theodosia B. Warren aged eighty four died Tuesday at 11 am at her daughter Mrs. Caroline W. Gwin 317 East Third Street after weeks of illness. Widow of James R. Warren she formerly lived at Canandaigua New York and came to this city fifteen years ago. Survived by two sons James R. Warren of Canandaigua and George W. Warren of Buffalo who were present at her passing.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified administrator of the estate of Elisa A. Crogs deceased. The estate is believed to be solvent. Geo. H. Hester, attorney.
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