03 Aug 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
1
An unkempt stranger, appearing nearly naked and severely emaciated, visited Frank Seaney’s residence near Boston. He was found in a exhausted state, requested food, and declined to leave after SEaney fed him. Authorities were notified as residents sought details of the visitor’s identity and destination.
Yesterday many automobile parties visited Wie Westedt Hotel near Buffalo NX and from New Castle and Connersville. Each Sunday about twenty travelers arrive by car from nearby points, while Richmond residents with machines took trips to adjoining cities, but the dust was so thick it spoiled the journey, with depths reaching three inches in places.
The committee members working for the Red Roads Congress will convene at the city building Tuesday night to prepare and present their final reports after addressing the poison issue and related impact.
A regular meeting of Denver Crown Camp 20 will be held tonight to hear a report from delegates and state officers of the department encampment. All comrades are urged to attend. E. S. Leymon, Adjutant.
Sunny arrived with a fine baby girl weighing six and a half pounds at the Shiveley home on North Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Shiveley is formerly June Elmer, a popular city woman. Grandparents Mr and Mrs C W Timer and Mr ord Mrs Charles B Shiveley greet the new arrival and expect visitors from an eastern trip.
Mrs. Ernest A. Hofheinz of 121 Sheridan Street is recovering after taking carbolic acid amid family troubles. A report linked her act to accusations by her father, Dai Wasson, but this claim is denied.
Attendance at Gel Miller Park for the Richmond My Band concert yesterday was the season’s largest, with the audience appreciating the usual high quality program.
Homer Robinson was buried after a morning service led by Rev. Alfred T. Ware at Dowdling's funeral home. Frances Robinson read a tribute, and Ware spoke about the deceased's talents and sadness for his detained parents. The minister critiqued socialist ideas, praising the post office as beneficial while opposing government ownership of all industries.
Rev Alfred Ware spoke on Socialism profit and practicability drawing on Wall Street giants like Morgan Rockefeller Vanderbilt and Reed. He argued concentrated fortunes harm small businesses and that industrial unions would improve conditions if government operated on socialist principles, granting more equality and reducing vast riches.
Illustrations by Lott Leary on The Holy Land drew praise as the Bible conference at Harliam College progressed through Tuesday and Wednesday. Police asked untrimmed shade trees to be cut back. names of noncompliant property owners were collected for enforcement, with overall citizen relief from crowding and shade issues noted.
The article notes a record number of candidates seeking the house speakership as Ham College anticipates a large enrollment and faculty expansion. It lists new faculty members, campus improvements at Earlham Ball and surrounding buildings, and renewed efforts to accommodate students in the fall term under President R. J. Kelly.
The week’s high was 91 degrees with no rain and hot days in the shade. The readings show repeated heat but no complaints about extreme conditions, while humidity carried through the period in Indianapolis and surrounding areas.
Richmond scientist Miss Elsie Marshall and instructors at Vibteal Uteratnes report on the wheat pest that threatens Indiana and the South. The pest, similar to a plant louse, has spread to Evansville area and may cause heavy damage. A parasite against the pest is being tested as part of $10,000 government experiments to eradicate it. Walter Ratliff of Richmond relays the news to Indianapolis. Richmond plans to show progress at the Good Roads Congress and mobilize community support on August 5.
Preble County Ohio teachers are invited to hear Prof. Charles Zieblla of Chicago University and Dr. Philisis with Asst. State Superintendent Lawrence McYurnan. Invitations will be sent to all teachers in Preble County as a rare opportunity to hear a high quality lecture series.
George Reed and Miss Ruth May Carroll were wed last evening at Reverend J. C. Campbell’s residence in a small, intimate ceremony. The groom, employed as an engineer, and the newlyweds proceeded to their furnished home at 620 South Tenth Street.
Milton August 2 David Parker farms south of town thrashing 346 bushels of wheat from forty two acres in a single field. Despite rough wording the report notes the harvest yield and farm size as the key facts.
The Terre Haute Indianapolis and Eastern Traction company reballasted the road bed between Terre Haute and Indianapolis. Right of way is being cleaned of weeds. Semi annual ballasting keeps the track in a safe condition and inspections ensure spikes are nailed down. The heavy traffic has resulted in very few accidents.
Adrian seeks help locating a missing horse while George Brehm of New Castle orders two hundred paper baloons for a promotional event. The item references a local merchants scene and mentions the Hilary and entescere Good Roads Congress to be held.
John Parkkuret, a hatter, was arrested Saturday evening in a shed at 16 North Tenth Street. He remains in a very bad condition, with the report noting a delirious state and a wired, glittering appearance.
George Riley of Muncie has been brought to East Haven as part of an ongoing case. Details remain sparse but indicate legal or custodial proceedings with Riley identified as a principal subject. Additional context is not yet available from the readable text.
Mrs Frederick Hicks remains ill from injuries after a runaway horse incident near the Glen lake. She endured a severely strained flank and bruises, while Mrs George Davis, reported improving, had minor bruises and a fractured rib from the same event.
Citizens submit a petition with about 1200 signatures asking that street car tracks not be laid through Glen Miller. Other business on the agenda is expected to proceed in routine fashion tonight.
The West Main Street Business Men's Club will hold a Tuesday evening meeting at the courthouse to discuss ongoing band concerts and several other questions about the affair. The club aims to continue concerts but has not decided on other matters, including the lighting of Matin street from Third to Sixth.
A 50 year old man from Union City is described as dangerous at times and has a wife and family. relatives fear him. He refuses to speak and has been jailed about five months. Mrs Elizabeth Brimson, about 50, has been taken to Easthaven from Rural five miles south and is said to be under a peculiar delusion.
The article quotes that the organization has no political motives or hidden agendas, asserting only a desire to serve the public good. Speakers emphasize dedication to community welfare and transparent operations.
Spokane dispatch reports bush fires sweep the Crow's Nest Pass from Fernie to Michel in British Columbia. rail lines bridges wrecked. The Fernie area loses most homes with several deaths. thousands left homeless as fires continue to spread trapping residents.
The fragment lists Helen B Hayes and Florence N Hacson among Indy area educational staff with roles including principal and assistant to English Mary A, indicating a local school context and personnel.
Anna M. Moen assistant professor of English, Ben H. Grave instructor in biology, and Frederick C. Wall director of athletics and athletic coach are listed in university staff notes detailing faculty appointments and coaching responsibilities.
Bertha Turner, arrested Saturday for disobeying parental authority and accompanying a friend deemed inappropriate by her parents, was sent to relatives. In Dayton yesterday the girl is fourteen years old. Report mentions travels to Indianapolis and unclear rome reference.
Three patients for Easthaven were reported in Winchester Indiana on August 2 with details limited to the headline fragment. The item lacks further names or context to elaborate.
Local Modern Woodmen report that the Modern Woodmen of America has withdrawn from the National Fraternal Congress, a federated organization.
Police detained two farmer boys after a late evening incident involving unusual vehicle activity near Eaton. Officers reported suspicious behavior and potential animal-related concerns as they followed the pair.
The July 1908 building figures show about the same number of permits as July 1907, with 20 permits this month. Total expenditures reach £23,285 this year versus $48,250 last year, due to fewer large projects though several fine residences and factory repairs occurred in the prior summer.
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