12 Jul 1907
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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
1
A choppy collection of remarks touches on Cuba’s drought of emigration, weather foibles, peace congress outlooks, Kipling versus Austin, Taft’s travel, Ohio political winds, railroads and free passes, Kaiser France relations, German milk cures, wine adulteration protests, and Chicago packing-house debates. The piece blends satire with contemporary concerns and famous names to sketch a restless early 20th century mood.
A dated compact of opinions covers rail fare passion, imperial actions in Formosa, disarmament hopes, hygiene campaigns by the American Medical Association, indemnity remissions after the Boxer War, New York water plans, naval yard bids, and Japan United States tensions amid San Francisco riots. It cautions against jingoism and links Nippon friction to Ward politics.
A French economist Paul Leroy-Beauregard is quoted as saying Roosevelt oversteps in meddling with state and commercial ventures. He argues regulatory steps aim to curb trusts but oppose railways moving toward state ownership. The piece notes uncertainty about how far Roosevelt will push economic policy while suggesting public sentiment could drive ownership if regulation fails.
Ira W Kelley of Manefield Pa reports two years of kidney and bladder trouble and costly medical visits with little relief. He credits Foley’s Kidney Cure with his recovery and urges others to avoid substitutes. Sold by O D Knos fol.
Indianapolis July 8 The drive to recruit Congressman James E. Watson of Rushville to run for Indiana governor intensifies with insiders urging him to enter the race. Watson, a protege of Speaker Cannon, faces pressure from party leaders who favor his speakership prospects over the governorship. Other contenders include Lieutenant Governor Hugh T. Miller, former Attorney General William L. Taxier, and party chairman James P. Goodrich. A February or early April party convention is expected as factions jockey. Public indorsements for vice president Kinox complicate matters.
Indianapolis on July 2 reports former Attorney General William L. Taylor donated the largest bath house in Indiana in fee simple to the city. The gift supports free baths and public playgrounds for laboring families, with Taylor urging health through accessible recreation and exercise to curb disease and improve public welfare.
Friends learn H O Gray of Post B Louisville joined the national board of directors at the national convention. Post Q offers a free sunset river excursion on the Columbia for members and families. Dues may be paid this week at Otto Sauer’s cigar store. Posts discuss Jamestown exposition reception, hotel leasing rumors, and statewide activity including a new rule allowing board meetings in different cities each month.
An advertisement urges readers to combat consumption with Foley's Honey and Tar. It claims the product safely cures coughs and colds and prevents consumption, warning against unknown remedies. The genuine item comes in a yellow package and is sold by O. D. Knopfel.
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