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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A spoofed news item notes Ragtime music banned on New York recreation piers as part of reform. It also references contrasts in calories and convenience, a brief Rocham party visit, General Miles stepping back, General Humidity rising, and Brown University president Faunce urging focus on grand, inspiring literature.
Eminent gentlemen who form the beef trust regard Mr. Debs' protest against government by injunction with some kindness. The issue hinges on which party bears the burden as the word ox is bent to suit each side.
If King Alfonso opts to substitute bullfighting with horse racing Spain could supply the needed jockeys. Jockeys are the prime essentials of the turf worldwide and a major factor in the sport's appeal.
General Brooke, defendant in a $250,000 suit, allegedly disrupted the Havana meat monopoly while serving as military governor. The case casts him as a likely figure in future action against the American beef trust. Tetefe
A second airship crash after only two minutes wrecks a decade of work. The inventor was injured and says he will abandon his flying efforts to return to railway work. Airship enthusiasts are not easily discouraged.
News from Chicago New York Jersey City and Hoboken reaches Paris where Americans chase the Humbert banko game now seen as the Mecca for the banko man. He seeks success against the Brench bankers who lent 12 million on a bogus suit and an empty safe.
The upcoming elaborate ceremony will cost millions as King Edward gains no new crown or real authority beyond what he already holds. The piece notes the continuity of power since his mother's death and echoes Puck's line about mortal folly.
The quarrel between the American and National leagues has unintentionally funded vast publicity for baseball. Over the past decade no season has matched this period’s gate receipts, suggesting the dispute fueled fan interest as effectively as if paid advertising.
The query contrasts Poultney Bigelow's stance with a request to the Kaiser for a statue of Major General Baron Friedrich Wilhelm August Heinrich von Steuben, U S A instead of Emperor Frederick the Great. It notes the last statue of a king erected in the United States was removed about 126 years ago in Bowling Green, New York, and melted down.
London faces criticism as wooden spectator stands encroach on shade trees and view pens are built against Westminster Abbey. Citizens say the decline of decorum is worsened by police brought from rural shires who urge locals to move on, a perceived sacrilege to the city.
Treasury statistics report indicates no substantial loss in livestock receipts at five western markets in the first four months of 1902. Total head 10,076,373, down slightly from 1901 and above 1900. April receipts rose vs 1900 but lagged 1901. Calves remained strong, hogs and sheep down versus 1900/1901. Chicago saw a 5 percent April demand shrinkage, four month gains of 11.69 percent over 1901, with Kansas City and St. Louis showing contraction, Omaha and St. Joseph posting gains.
Frank J Cheney certifies as senior partner of F J Cheney Co in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A W Gleason dated December 6 1886. Ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with testimonials and drugstore availability. Mentions Henry Mary MaccLane and Ella Wheeler Wilcox and critical slang about hot air.
Kingston merchant Hewitt Boyce offered 10 cents per quarter of caterpillars to spur local children to gather pests. Within a day every child collected caterpillars and by day three he paid for 700 quarts, astonished by the abundance and industry of Kingston’s youth.
Friends in Lawrence Kansas noted Mrs L Pease had not left her bed seven years due to kidney liver trouble and general debility. She writes that three bottles of Electric Bitters let her walk again and after three months she felt like a new person. Women sufferings headaches backache nervousness sleeplessness may find help in this remedy.
Attorney General Taylor touts Indiana’s 1899 mortgage deduction law as a means to ease property taxation for small homeowners. He notes the Supreme Court upheld the measure, arguing it treats debtors and creditors alike and promotes fair taxation across property types.
A Detroit mining engineer, C. C. Hiatt, visited Indianapolis to discuss Mexico as a capital destination. He cited wages of 35 to 40 cents daily in Mexican money versus $4 daily in Colorado, and noted a tobacco trust with $1.7 million capitalization, $8.4 million annual business and 59 percent dividend. He warned that tariff policy may invite similar trusts in Mexico that could threaten local Indiana industries.
The Logansport Journal praises state platform focus on Indiana affairs. It commends Governor Durbin’s policy and non partisan management, urging continued conservative Republican financial administration and business like handling of state transactions and progress across Indiana.
A fragment from the Chicago Post quotes on gowns and appearances, noting the comment “What an elaborate gown you have on, dear!” in a casual nod between friends. The text also hints at a discussion about kidney trouble and Ares indication mn.
The United States reports growing demand for American agricultural implements in France with mowers reapers and binders arriving at Havre and Loire region use showing efficiency and cost benefits. French labor challenges limit adoption, but imports expand as American firms tailor machines to French needs and educate on modern farming practices.
Porty of Progress features Hon. Charles L. Jewett of New Albany reading the Democratic platform at the Republican state convention. Jewett, once a Democratic chairman, left in 1896 for the party of sound money and progress. Also notes about Dr King’s New Discovery praised for coughs and lung diseases with $1.00 bottles offered.
A brief instruction says place one cup of rice in one pint of boiling water in the top of a double boiler. Heat until the water in the lower boiler increases. Boil for thirty minutes, then drain and steam twenty minutes.
A Philadelphia Press quip frames a classroom moment as a teacher asks what is meant by above par and Tommy Jones replies with a childlike guess. An unrelated ad then promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchial troubles, sold by O D Knoefel.
Special excursion fares offered by Pennsylvania Lines for events and conventions. Destinations include Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo for Sunday School International Triennial, Minneapolis for National Educational Association, Tacoma or Portland for Y P U annual meeting, San Francisco or Los Angeles for Knights of Pythias biennial, Salt Lake City for Grand Lodge BPOE reunion. Inquiries to ticket agents or C H Hagerty DPA Louisville.
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