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Newspaper
New Albany Weekly Tribune
Location
New Albany, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
4
United States Senator William P Whyte died at his Baltimore home after falling ill in Washington last Thursday. He returned home as erysipelas developed and his condition rapidly worsened, despite physicians' efforts.
The longtime Maryland public figure Senator Whyte suffered a sinking spell yesterday afternoon and died at 7:04 p m after a final convulsion. Born August 9, 1824 in the city, he served in public life since 1847 and held many posts including governor of Maryland 1871-74, US senator, mayor of Baltimore in 1881, and Maryland attorney general in 1887. He studied law at Harvard, and his lineage includes noted lawyer William Pinckney.
Washington reports praise for President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft with a forecast of Bryan’s likely next election by Ollie James. An exhaustive Fowler financial bill defense by Prince of Illinois followed. Brundige and Floyd criticized congress inaction and urged trusts regulation. A House committee favorably reported a Panama canal zone inquiry. Lafollette paused his senate currency remarks, and the legislative, executive and judicial appropriations bill dominated the session as the senate adjourned.
The American car entered Nevada from Utah at 6 o clock and continued toward San Francisco, reporting from Tecoma on March 18.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Charles Sperry will command the Atlantic battleship fleet when it sails from San Francisco in July to encircle the globe. President Roosevelt approves the plan as Evans retires after the May 8 naval review. Sperry, a New Yorker with Connecticut ties, has long service including the White Squadron voyage and duty as president of the war college.
In Ann Arbor fifteen University of Michigan students posted $1,000 bail each after a riot at the Star theater. Three pleaded guilty to foitering and were fined $4.65. The bailists face examination Friday on a voting charge, while all others are free. No recurrence is indicated.
A reported wreck from the Gilbert Islands involves an American-built schooner yacht about 120 tons with no name or clearance papers. Only two young men, J Taylor and G Jackson of England, aged 24 and 19, were seen. they claim to have bought the yacht in Valparaiso and to be bound for Tahiti.
Indianapolis grain and livestock prices list wheat at 96c for wagon and $7%c for No 2 red, corn at No 2 and oats at No 2 mixed 62c. Cattle 3.50 to 6.05, hogs 3.50 to 5.00, sheep 3.00 to 5.00, lambs 5.25 to 7.00. Receipts 8,000 hogs 1,700 cattle 199 sheep. around 300 horses sold at similar prices to week prior. Also reports prices from Cincinnati Chicago New York East Buffalo and Toledo markets with varied wheat corn oats cattle hogs sheep and lamb values.
Washington March 18 the Hobson charges that he was offered naval committee influence by a Electric Boat representative were denied by Lawrence Spear who said no promises were made and he did not know Speaker Cannon two newspaper men Ely and Lord who testified they were not paid by Electric Boat but did some submarine feature stories for attorney McNeir They said Lilley’s charges cost them their jobs and Lord called Lilley’s interview repudiation untrue.
In Washington discussion over Aldrich financial bill reveals over six thousand million railroad bonds in the country. Senator Smith of Michigan questions using private bonds as currency backing and fears discrimination against many bonds. Aldrich says only about 250 million would be offered for deposit. debate includes attacks by Georgia hopefuls on Griggs and mentions a Mormon seating dispute involving Brigham H. Roberts and reactions within Congress.
In Vincennes Indiana March 18 James DeMoss riverman and Mrs DeMoss are jailed for the murder of Mike Risch a construction foreman. DeMoss says Draves killed Risch while Draves blames DeMoss. Both tell stories that tally except for blame. A letter from Mrs Draves helped trigger the arrest and Charles B Shaffer a Pittsburgh millionaire offered 500 dollars for DeMoss capture.
In Galveston on March 18 Captain Moore of the British steamship Hoenthead refused to keep Old Glory atop the flag display. A government inspector demanded compliance, a revenue cutter was readied, and a gunboat threatened. finally the Irish captain hauled down the American flag, leaving the green flag displayed.
Port au Prince reports British cruiser Indefatigable and German cruiser Bremen arriving to guard foreign lives and interests. An American warship is expected soon as authorities note calm otherwise but underlying anxiety in the city.
An attempt to wreck the Knickerbocker, the Big Four’s last train, near Winchester Indiana occurred when a fourteen inch stone and a can of nitroglycerine were found on the track and removed minutes before the train arrived. A thorough investigation is under way.
Messages from Magnolia Texas say a nighttime attempt to assault a young white woman was made by a black man whose name was not learned. The sheriff found one negro killed and another mortally wounded by unknown parties. one of the men involved was the assailant.
In St. Louis and East St. Louis nearly 3,500 union workers including brewers, maltsters, bottlers, firemen, and freight handlers walk out, halting operations at about 24 breweries. Employers say a beer famine is unlikely and expect a swift end to the strike.
Indianapolis March 1 Western Pennsylvania and Ohio coal operators, angry over a two year old strike defeat, reject miners invitation to a joint interstate wage conference on March 24. They coordinate through Cleveland Columbus and Pittsburg meetings and seek to delay peace efforts, aiming to fault John Mitchell for a possible April 1 mining suspension.
In Coalmont Indiana on March 18 a press mill at United States Powder Company exploded killing four workers Charles Morris Charles Gorby William Simmons and an unidentified man. George Gorby and Charles Stewart were badly injured with uncertain recovery as debris shattered windows across the town.
Newcastle Indiana March 18 police seek identity of a woman and one or two men who backed a wagon to the rear of the Gem garment store during a temporary closing and carted away 400 dollars worth of goods. Only the priciest items were taken and footprints suggest a woman helped select them.
burglars looted the home of Postmaster P. Watson at Wadesville while the family was away securing 100 dollars in cash and valuable jewelry.
Indianapolis reports a busy political and public affairs page. Deputy treasurer Acil Alexander predicts Good’s victory despite Friday the 13th. County probes boarding of prisoners at 40 cents a day, potential suits. Aetna indemnity deal over Southeast insane hospital project with Campfield breach, May primaries planned for Marion county, Taylor campaigning for governor, and a skating rink age restriction ordinance for under 18 or 21 with parental escort.
Earl Hesser a Cleveland actor posing as a deputy U S marshal caused the arrest of railway workers in Lima Galion and Crestline then handcuffed them and robbed them. He was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary by Judge Quall.
Chicago March 18 Edward C Heffeyman a special police officer was shot and killed last night by Donald Starr after ejecting him from the Jackson Park avenue elevated station. Starr, intoxicated, then shot himself and is wounded. bystander J L Merlin injured seriously.
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