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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement notes kidney and bladder disease affect both sexes and claims Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer cures. It promotes bottles in 50 cent and 1 dollar sizes and offers a free pamphlet and sample by mail from Binghamton NY.
The Albany Tribune outlines subscription terms including one year, six months, and three month options. It lists club rates for varying copy quantities and payment methods such as money order and registered letter.
The fragmentary July 7 text references trade flows, steel strength, and Wall Street ratings. It notes Russia’s Duma approving $300,000,000 for Far East military plans and Japan’s potential cash settlement. It mentions freight cars, vacation delays, and South American revolutions with implied violence.
An unclear note references a Carnegie Medal incident involving Plack Flas and an abusive claim. The text mentions a person named Haas and a person possibly named Poosud Weiss, but details are garbled. The fragment indicates controversy over a prize or recognition and unnamed accusations surrounding the award.
A fragment notes that one divorce was not granted because the husband owned sixty five shirts. Another task involved tracking sixty five collar buttons, described as unbearably gravity laden.
A described device is said to fire 1200 rounds in a figure of speech. The text suggests a repeater mechanism capable of rapid fire as a means to harm bystanders, implying a mass casualty potential without delay.
A garbled reminiscence evokes President Roosevelt leaving the White House and a reproachful figure named Lowd claiming survival after tumultuous events, paralleled with Napoleon’s reply about his role in revolutionary days.
A report attributes the drop in horse prices in Canada to previously unusual high values. Prices are returning to normal as markets adjust after the surge. A separate note mentions a Japanese spy observed sketching New York harbor defenses during recent maneuvers, reflecting a wartime news trope about spies near war games.
Crawford Fairbanks, a leading Indiana Democrat and beer maker, proclaims he is perfectly confident Tom Marshall will carry the state. He also notes he is not as hopeful about Bryan's chances in Indiana.
New York dealers report sales of fireworks this year are the highest on record. Even in tough times people save up for the Fourth, investing in a display as a beautiful and impressive way to mark the day.
The Republican base grows more enthusiastic for Taft and Sherman as the top choice. Supporters argue Taft will implement a square deal and enforce property rights, with the platform reflecting broad approval for actions to ensure prosperity and reduce inequality.
The article discusses how publicity affects arbitration outcomes in wage disputes. It emphasizes court referral before any strike or lockout and notes parties must face a thorough public hearing with third parties present. The court may penalize parties failing to accept arbitrators’ decisions, guided by disclosed facts and public opinion.
A local option debate discusses county versus township control of liquor laws. Proponents argue counties should decide, stressing countywide welfare and responsibility toward all residents including youths. Opponents claim state laws affect county governance and caution about local self government limits.
A court fight over sale of nonintoxicating drinks, described as near beer, drew Judge William Ro Maare into a suit against brewing companies. The case hinges on the legality of selling such beverages without regular licenses, amid public concern and local press attention.
Attorney General Bingham uses a Scott county convention to argue Republican prosperity under panic and criticizes Democratic policy. He cites past defeats and predicts future results while praising local option aims and urging county wide dry enforcement. He also hopes Senator Gore of Oklahoma regains sight to better perceive his party’s faults.
The article argues Persia faces a looming collapse under pressure from Russia in the north, Britain in India to the south, and Turkey to the west. It claims foreign powers will not allow a progressive Persia and accuses authorities of brutal taxation and oppression including torture and starvation to force revenue.
The article analyzes the June revenue surplus and year’s deficit, noting a $59.6 million deficit for the year and a forecast of July deficit. It highlights rising steel and general industrial activity, treasury figures, debt, and tariff considerations, alongside optimism for Taft’s election and a strong crop outlook for farmers.
Roy Massena of Warsaw is arrested in connection with alleged embezzlement and theft of public records while serving as deputy treasurer under James J. Babcock. Investigators accuse him of offering treasurer's records for sale and misappropriating about 1500 to 1800 dollars.
The Indianapolis Sun admits Taft has merits and appeals to voters though the paper remains fundamentally Democratic. It praises Taft as honest and well meaning while noting Republicans favor a steady, constructive approach rather than drastic change.
An Indiana political column argues tax increases reflect state growth and school funding needs under Republican rule. It contrasts 1893 and 1906 levies, cites campus enrollments at Purdue Indiana University and Normal School, and asserts Democrats misstate fiscal changes while Republicans emphasize economy and efficiency.
The article argues Brewers led by Lieber and Fairbanks push prohibition reversal in Indiana. It portrays them as Democratic leaders advancing liquor interests, framing county local option as the defining campaign issue with the open saloon at stake. The piece cites party conflict and urges voters to choose sides in the November ballot.
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