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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
6
Roosevelt states the American warships exist to protect peace and oppose oppression. He and Penna emphasize friendship with Brazil as the fleet visits Rio de Janeiro and praises mutual amity between the two republics. A planned detour to Buenos Aires accompanies the flotilla en route to Montevideo.
San Francisco January 16 Judge Dunne refused to sign any immunity agreement for Abe Ruef after a tense conference with District Attorney Langdon. Ruef had hoped for immunity in exchange for testimony tied to the Schmitz case, but the judge ruled liberty would not be granted under any circumstances.
An elderly Texan, Isaac Brock born over a century ago, resides with his son-in-law at Valley Mills after long residence at Bosque Falls. The man, photographed with a stick from General Andrew Jackson’s grave, recalls witnessing 22 presidents and surviving multiple wars. He credits Pe-ru-Na with protection and health, claiming lifelong use against colds and catarrhal troubles.
A 1908 letter from Mrs. Sarah J. Brock discusses Peruna as a health remedy for la grippe and climate related ailments. The testimonial attributes long life and strong health to Peruna, noting improved health after taking the remedy and the exchange of letters requesting information.
Chicago January reports reveal Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, alias Beatrice Thomas, shot at attorney Samuel Hammill in federal building corridors. Held to federal grand jury on $1000 bond after waiving examination, she remains silent as visitors and attorneys struggle to establish identity and motive amid claims of insanity and prior threats. Hammill says estate dispute details triggered the incident. several Chicago lawyers confirm prior consultations while O Donnell withdraws representation.
Coroner Strasser reports 170 dead from Monday night's theater fire in Boyertown Pennsylvania after preliminary figures. The tragedy prompted emergency response and investigations.
In Judge Hunt's courtroom Francis J. Heney announced that among five defendants in the Butte Creek land fraud cases only John Hall and Erwin Mays will be tried now. He suggested an understanding with W. W. Stiewer H. H. Hendricks and Chas. W. Sachary who may testify later. Immunity rumors circulate as juror selection proceeds.
The Canadian government announced it is entirely satisfied with Rodolphe Lemieux’s report on immigration and will accept in good faith Japan’s verbal pledge to restrict labor emigration. The Japanese memorandum outlines enforcement plans, and Ottawa hopes regulations will curb labor movement. Fannie Moran, 17, burned fatally at Oaktown, Indiana, after using coal oil to start a fire. a flash ignited her clothing, causing fatal injuries.
The special grand jury investigating New York county bank conduct returned two indictments against William R. Montgomery, president of the Hamilton Bank, charging overdrafts and over-certification.
In Washington on January 16 the Senate did not receive treasury secretary's promised explanation on the financial situation, prompting Aldrich to back Culbergen's resolution. A joint measure cut war indemnity from China from 24 million to 11 million, while the penal code bill faced revisions to ease opposition. Debates focused on bribery provisions and sale of endorsements for appointive offices.
Nearly 1,300 political friends and admirers attended the dollar Democratic dinner at the Auditorium in Lincoln Nebraska. About half as many spectators filled seats applauding Democracy and William J Bryan. The event, largest and most successful since Bryan rose in Nebraska politics, endorsed his presidential candidacy as the logical choice of the party.
Frankfort Kentucky January 16 The senatorial fight shows Beckham untrusted by anti Beckham Democrats who see no path to victory. Wheeler Campbell Democrat of Paducah explains he voted against Beckham and was hissed by the gallery along with Chariton. Republicans back Bradley with hope of victory amid a deadlock or turnout of another Democrat.
Rear Admiral Cowles told the House Naval Affairs Committee that transporting coal for the battleship fleet to San Francisco will cost 1,000,000 dollars. He noted that apart from one exception, collier charters are by foreign ships as American owners seek coastwise profits. The Virginia was the sole exception, chartered at a small premium for transfer to the Pacific trade.
Chicago January 16 no contrary motions will be filed by the government against the petition asking certification of questions to the supreme court. Attorneys for Standard Oil ask that the F Kins law repeal claim be certified at once so it can be adjudicated with a related Great Northern case.
A stranger passed a forged $1,000 check to L. M. Stinnett a prominent farmer in Knox County as a security for a $24 loan Stinnett kept the check while the con man fled. In South Bend William Kraude near Walkerton was arrested by a post office inspector for using cancelled stamps and posted bond pending federal grand jury action.
The Indiana railroad commission will hold a February 10 meeting with traction and interurban officials to agree on a unified set of operating rules after a fatal Evansville and Mt. Vernon collision. Commissioner W. J. Wood notes eight deaths and thirty four injuries on electric lines from July to September.
In Muncie Indiana saloon keepers were sworn in as deputy sheriffs to reopen after a thirteen day closure. They bordered enforcement, with saloons closing at 11 pm and a townwide push to restore order amid streetcar boycott and a move toward a brighter Muncie. In Golconda Illinois a double murder near Elizabeth town left a young man named Morrow jailed after shooting his sweetheart’s father and uncle and a brother who saved his sister.
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