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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
3
An old advertisement extols Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a great kidney remedy curing many diseases by strengthening kidneys. It promises samples by mail, cites a free marmef and urges readers to mention the paper. It includes mis-spellings and a Binghamton New York address for Dr Kilmer & Co.
The New Albany Tribune lists office at Pearl Street and notes publication details. It outlines subscription options of one year, six months, and three months in advance, with price breaks for multiple copies and payment methods including registered mail and money orders.
A highly distorted OCR text fragment mentions assorted terms like Italy Haiti Paris Carnegie and tenants, with unclear action or event. The garbled lines hint at political or electoral themes but lack coherent facts, names, dates, or outcomes to anchor a summary.
Fragmentary OCR text presents unreadable phrases and names. Readable elements mention a person and a year but lack clear events, places, or organizational details to form a coherent news item.
A cryptic regional note hints at a troubled squad facing byes as the season nears. The text references a mounting challenge and a wait for clearer outcomes, with local fans weighing team prospects and potential shifts in coaching or strategy.
The text notes debate over a Shakespeare monument fund with Shaw declaring superiority to Shakespeare. It mentions a proposal to place Shaw and Shakespeare in a shared memorial annex. A governors conference in North Carolina is cited with a call to conserve nature and reflect on manufactured articles.
Report notes orders issued to Japanese troops in Korea to be more courteous to local people. The summary suggests the instruction may include a warning before firing and hints at prior missteps in Manchuria and Russia, implying stricter discipline and control.
The Lafayette Courier insists Fairbanks should accept the vice presidency again if Tutt is nominated at Chicago. It praises Fairbanks for four years of service, calling him a faithful and unselfish statesman whom the country cannot afford to lose, while noting competition from prominent political figures.
A Rushville Republican item notes a new malady from looking up at tall buildings and calls for curved glasses to see straight ahead. The paper also questions what the Republican tariff revision pledge means, arguing it entails protective duties tailored to national interests and a rejection of free trade.
Dick Croker's daughter Ethel refused two marriage offers from English suitors, saying there are many fine American men. She added there is no good platform, and her father should return to straighten out matters in Tammany Hall to rehabilitate the ex-boss's fame.
A fragmented report notes third century forest stripping and a shift to second growth. It mentions charcoal production tied to peat briquettes and an easier reserve, with references to elite bands and local timber economics.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Thomas W. Marshall accuses Republicans of graft speakings and cites a Logansport remark about quick haircuts and striped coats as a rule of conduct. He warns Marion county officials may mirror that stance if graft proves true, citing a history of graft prosecutions and party discipline.
Lear Hartman of Baltimore heads a forty member delegation to a conference attended by President Roosevelt and Mrs Fairbanks. Hartman is a personal friend of national leaders and spoke at a reception at Washington University. The group gathered with notable figures including Speaker Cannon and pastors from local churches before returning home.
James Madison argues that free governments grow stronger through test, noting the war of 181 proves a free Union gains force as it proves its frame and its guardian role for liberty and safety across states.
A Monday night blaze destroyed several blocks around the Bank Hotel area, damaging a residence and multiple shops including a jeweler, express office, shoe store, and hacker shop. Insurance values were listed, with limited firefighting capacity and a bucket brigade, as strong winds aided the spread. Floyd Montgomery collapsed from heat but recovered. A temporary post office room will be set up in the Uutury bank shooting room.
Indianapolis June 4 Congressman James E Watson of Rushville Republican nominee for governor spoke at Spencer before Owen county Republicans. He opposed Democrat Thomas R Marshall on temperance and urged county local option as proper local self government. Marshall criticized a big trust in the White House and urged tariff as campaign focus. Watson’s wife bore a daughter yesterday. Roosevelt sent congratulations. Hearst recount in New York continues with Hearst gaining votes.
A challenged bank in Warsaw Indiana closes after a vote by trustees and directors. Bank assets were not listed as pledged or sold. The institution remains shut as negotiations and protective measures unfold.
A large Hoosier Republican delegation will travel to Chicago to back Captain Harry S New for reelection as national committee chairman. Indiana delegates will vote for his reappointment at the June 15 meeting, with hopes Taft nomination could aid New’s continuance.
Seven thousand feet of Denver road track between Wichita Falls and Vernon washed out by severe rain. Five thousand feet of Wichita & Northwestern track to Red River also washed out. A. F. Patton lost his life in the flood. Denver railroad trains blocked here again. Wichita river risen eighteen feet.
In Sbhelburn Indiana on June 4 Constable Curtis McCuskey and deputy John Myers posted $2,000 bond pending court appearance over the wounding of Rev George Hayes during a temperance dispute. Hayes was shot in the side after the officers say he fired first. several shots were exchanged.
Arthur Goodacre aged 22 was electrocuted while trying to pull a young companion A. B. Goucher away from a high tension wire in Platowell Michigan. The wire carried 45000 volts. Goodacre died instantly but Goucher revived with medical aid.
The New York recount of Hearst supporters shows twenty two boxes recanvassed yielding a gain of twenty for Hearst. The court had recounted thirty two boxes and Hearst has gained an additional percentage point while one hundred ninety boxes remain to be recounted.
Washington June 4 Special notes speculation on Secretary Taft's successor and labor groups using a tactical maneuver to push a telegraph and telephone inquiry bill through the Senate and House. Reports on the Mills Bill session, vice presidents, and track work for Union Station completion amid nearing March 4 turnover.
The annual commencement for the grammar school was held Tuesday night in the high school auditorium. Seventy eight graduates received diplomas from Superintendent O A Prosser as the High School orchestra and choruses performed. Students included Joseph Egan Hazel Patton Mary McDonough Gilbert Hoffman Ruth Plummer and others with Miss Ruth Clark Ruth Brown and Harry Terstegge giving piano solos. Minas Louise Manor accompanied the students and Rev Frank Orman Beck delivered the benediction.
A string of local obituaries notes deaths in Jeffersonville and nearby areas. Mrs Alfreda Sande aged nineteen died at home on Galt Street. Mrs Annie Dilger of Lanesville died at St Edward's hospital. J H Walker died in Georgia, to be buried in Rising Sun. Harry Roberts formerly of Chia City died at Alton Indiana, leaving a wife and two children. Unclebach died in Louisville from injuries. Fielding Warr janitor for Merchants National Bank died after a short illness. John Allen Graham a Jeffersonville business man died suddenly at fifty five. Moreton K Miller died near English Crawford county aged seventy, buried with Masonic honors. Dr J M Peters, Owensboro surgeon and son in law of Henry Sterrett, died in Owensboro. Elizabeth Borkenheim died at 58 at 38 East Third Street, survived by four children. William Wickliffe Thorpe died in New Orleans, body returned for burial at Fairview cemetery. Todd O'Brien died suddenly at Alexandria Indiana aged 37, leaving six sisters and three brothers. Fisher Ferguson and Charles Miller and Louisville parties building a club house on the river between Jeffersonville and Bridgeport.
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