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Newspaper

Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1908

Page

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Bevan Delivers Tariff Speech as Des Moines Rally Grows

William A Bevan Democratic candidate denounces tariff policy in Des Moines arguing revenue tariffs will boost business and employment. He cites large attendance, a public reception, and questions Republican fundraising while defending a reformist tariff stance amid ongoing campaign events.

Des Moines Willien A. Bevan Toy Dreseur Bryar Cael Bevan Democrac Lealers Towa Avere Gryat Medina Sea

Guilford College Sees Donations For Library Building

An article notes Guilford College improvements including a $9,000 donation offer from Andrew Careagle toward a new library. The gift would secure $9,000 more and over $5,000 was subscribed. Committees from allied organizations were appointed to raise $4,000 for the balance. Plans to rebuild King Hall are under advisement.

Guilford College Andrew Careagle King Hall

Brief filed in Supreme Court over freight interchange

Shiveley and Shiveley attorneys filed a brief in the Supreme Court representing the Tanana Railroad Commission in a case against the Pennsylvania Railroad Company to enforce freight interchange. The document spans over ninety printed pages and seeks to push the matter toward a favorable ruling.

Shiveley & Shiveley Inca Aitorness Supreme Court Attor Hess Tanana Pennsylvania Railroad Company

Italians Overall Victims Claim Bosses Responsible

A Jusup article quotes quotes arguing the fault lies with bosses not workers. Attorneys note tension centers on management for the wider dispute involving Italian workers.

Williamsb urg Box Riot Testimony Stirs Charges

Prosecutor Wilfred Jessup leans toward blaming camp bosses for abuse that led to a Thursday riot in Williamsburg. He will pursue investigations with the sheriff and police, while seventeen arrested men seek habeas corpus representation by Shiveley and Shiveley. Italian laborers face overcharging for bread beer macaroni and bunk costs amid language barriers and forced camp residence.

Williamsburg Wilfred Jessup Hel Shiveley

Divorce Suit Alleging Adultery Involves Local Resident

Hazel Z. Carter sues Charles H. Carter for divorce and custody of Nolan Dale Carter aged two and a half. She alleges separation on December 17, 1907 after discovering Hazel Carter’s husband was paying attention to Merle Campbell. The couple married December 6, 1904.

Merle Campbell Charles H. Carter Ims Hazel Z. Carter Carter Nolan Dale Carter

Changes in Main Street Fire Alarm Box Rotations

A city plan redraws fire alarm box locations as poles are removed from Main street. Box 37 moves from North Twentieth to the southeast corner of South Twentieth and Main. Box 34 shifts to the northeast corner of Fourteenth and Matin streets. Box 27 relocates to the north side of Main street at Eleventh and Main. Box at Highth and Main will be removed and a box will be placed on the northwest corner of the intersection. Box 41 moves to the northeast corner of Third and Main.

Main Street North Twentieth South Twentieth Main Fourteenth and Matin Streets Eleventh Main Streets Highth Third

Credits Baltimore in purabiography by Rev Allen Jay

In The American Friend Rev Allen Jay of Richard credits Baltimore in a purabiography, noting its influence or example. The brief item highlights his acknowledgment within the work.

Allen Jay Richard

Superintendent Jordan Unable to Attend Duties After Injury

County Superintendent Jordan remains unable to attend to duties after spraining an ankle by stepping on a defective board in the haymow. He spends his enforced vacation at the Chautauqua while continuing to carry on much of his work.

Jordan Hay

Indiana politician holds two chairs in Republican party

H L Bendel of Huntington, formerly Richmond, is the only Indiana politician with two Republican chairs. He serves as district chairman of the Elevert Congressional District and as county Republican chairman at Whittington. Bendel recently disposed of large Huntington business interests.

H. L. Bendel Huntington Richmond Indiana Wiittington County Horie

Idavet Affidavit Charges Tapaglia With Assault

An affidavit by Prosecuting Attorney Jessup charges Frank Tapaglia with assault and battery on Tonge Rrige with intent to kill Rrige. Rrige is recovering from a dangerous wound and confined at the hospital. Lape havlin sligh remains at the city jail awaiting trial, which will come off in about a week, though conditions could worsen in Arigo.

Jessup Frank Tapaglia Tonge Rrige Rrige Hoepltel Lape Havlin Sity Jatt Rial Arigo

Auto Record Holder Journeys 36000 Miles

Postmaster J. A. Spekenhier has logged a remarkable distance of a little over 36 000 miles, roughly one and one third times around the world. Most travel occurred within Indiana and Ohio with regular short trips to Indianapolis Cincinnati or Dayton as the pattern.

J. A.spekenhier Spekenhier Indiana Ohio Indianapolis Cinecinnati Nayton

Cross Complaint Filed in Reeves Estate Case

Cross complaint filed in circuit court by Clayton Hunt William Doney John L Rupe James Reeves and Mary Reeves in the case T J Study versus James Reeves and others over a real estate deal. Hunt Doney and Rupe hold mortgages against the Reeves estate and filed to protect their interests as Study also holds a mortgage.

Cross Clayon Hunt William Doney John L. Rupe James Reeves Mary R. Reeves T. J. Study Messrs. Hunt Doney Rupe Mr. Study

Hibernians Indiana to Meet Washington in September

The Hibernians Indiana announce a three day meeting with Washington from September 8 to 10, bringing together members for planning and fellowship.

Indiana Hibernians Convene in Washington For State Congress

Washington Indiana hosts an Indiana Hibernians convention September 9 and 10 with Miarles active in planning. William Kelley of Richmond to respond to the welcome. Over 300 visitors expected from Judge Sons of Erin divisions across the state.

St. Simon's Church George Drew William Uy Heffernan Russell William Kelley Richmond Charles Monaghan Notre Dame University Simon's Church

Allen Gets a Good Place in Columbus Move

Mr and Mrs Fred Rohe leave for Columbus Ohio where he will join Adams Express Co after years of local work Robert Forest Allen elected to biology professorship at Mt Morris College Alpha Williams to teach in Webster schools this winter Mrs Arbogast takes a Munybele Indiana position Fort Wayne golf team to Richmond Country club guests recounting a recent match attendance at a Marion wedding Medearis family members plan Jackson Park reunion Thomas J Long funeral set for Sunday in Earlhom cemetery County commissioners consider road bond ordinance and potential Whitney road project in town warning of speeding auto incidents in Hagerstown Indiana watermelons attract county attention.

Fred Rohe Columbus Ohio Rohe Adams Express Company Robert Forest Allen Harsham Mt. Morris College Trs Alpha Williams Centerville Webster Arbogast Mun- Yele Ind Medearia Jackson Park Pletcher Medearis Greensfork Weat Richmond Improvement Association Wea Kera National Avenue Thomas J. Long Chandler Willams Clale Tenth Stréet Earlhom Cemetery

Chautauqua Opens With Strong Attendance for New Season

The sixth assembly starts with a bright opening and a larger afternoon audience than in recent years. Organizers report a promising start as programs begin across the event.

Music Featured as Frank Dixon Speaks at Weekend Sessions

An advertisement lists August 22 to 23 events with Frank Dixon presenting The Man Against the Masses. The program includes Sunday school, a boys and girls gathering, Whitney Bros. Male Quartet with Mrs. Whitney, a costume entertainment, sermons, temperance lectures, and sacred concerts led by local performers.

Frank Dixon Ath-er Gimes Roy J. Horton AEC. Ac Whitney Rand Whitney Bros Chareacter Bketeles John B. ‘Ratto Lennorites Lake Gavine Missouri

Chautauqua Features Whitney Bros and Richmond Band

The Richmond City Band performed three short concerts under Robert Wilson and Ernest Renk. The Whitney Bros and Mrs. Whitney presented a dramatic reading adapted from The Lion and the Mouse, gaining strong audience acclaim. The event highlighted notable talents including Edwin M. Whitney and the quartet members.

al Seasom Richmond City Band Robert Wilson Ernest Renk Whitney Bros Whitney William F. Whitney Edwin M. Whitney Alvin M. Whitney Yale Edwin Whitney Foss ‘Lamprell

Son to Beveridge Born During Summer Stop

A son was born today to Senator and Mrs. Albert J. Beveridge who are spending the summer in Manchester.

American Press Manchester Mass Albert J. Beveridge

Road Race Today by Richmond Bicycle Dealers Association

The annual bicycle road race will be held today with national and local riders. The start is at Sixteenth and Main streets at 2 20 this afternoon.

Richmond Bicycle Dealers Association

Board of Works Approves City Sidewalk and Street Projects

The Board of Works yesterday confirmed resolutions for concrete sidewalks curbs and gutters on South Seventh Street from Mainta to E, a cement roadway on Sailor Street between Ninth and Tenth, and grading graveling and brick center construction for an alley between South Fifth and Sixth from 0 to E.

Board of Works Seventh Street Mainta E Sailor Street Ninth Tifth Sixth

Glen for freight use injunction complaint upheld

A. M. Gardner and Wilfred Jessup failed to complete the injunction complaint of remonstrators against Glen for freight use yesterday and the complaint was not decided when the hearing ended.

A. M. Gardner Wilfred Jessup

Miner Mob Kills Black Worker After Dynamos Attack

Anthony Davis, a Black non union miner, was fatally harmed by a mob of union miners near Pratt City after his house was dynamited Wednesday night. The incident occurred in Birmingham, Alabama, on August 21.

American Press Birmingham Ala Anthony Davis Pratt City

Democrats contemplate special car to Kern notification

Local Democrats likely charter a special car next Tuesday to attend the John W. Kern notification in Indianapolis. Rates from Terre Haute to Indianapolis are about 1.38 dollars for passengers. the trip timing rests with the majority. Chairman Beck, Secretary Parry, Ed Dye or C. W. Merrill can provide details.

John W. Kern Indianapolis Terre Haute Eastern Beck Parry Ed Dye C. W. Merrill

Coroner investigates death of Thomas Long after accident

Coroner Bramkamp probes the death of Thomas Long after he was run down by S. W. Bricker Thursday evening. Officials seek to determine if Bricker faces criminal charges or if the incident was accidental.

Bramkamp Thomas Long S. W. Bricker Bricker

Huntington Release After 180 Days for Assault Case

Earl Huntington to be released this morning after a 180 day sentence for assault and battery on William Golden at Eighth and the railroad last summer. Huntington escaped jail last fall and was absent from the city for several months before returning and being re arrested three months ago.

Earl Huntington William Golden Eighth S Huntington

Petition by Government 15 Presented in High Court

The government filed a petition for rehearing at the United States Court of Appeals in Chicago in the Standard Oil rebate case. It argues that if the court’s interpretation stands, successful prosecution of rebate cases against corporations would be impossible in the future. The filing signals the administration's effort to preserve the Elkins Act and interstate commerce laws.

Groescup Chicago United States Standard Oil Company Iudiana Nehaparte Rink B. Kellogg Edwin W. Sins United States District James H. Wilkerson Landis Lenox Mass Grosseno Seaman Baler Court of Appeals Bis Svidence

Merchants Prepare for Sunday School Parade and Rally

Merchants across the city decorate for the Sunday School parade and rally held today. Only one Main Street firm had decorated yesterday and plans to close for an hour or two were dropped due to lack of support from Sunday school workers.

Main Street

Ball Player’s Feat Captures Washington Monument Moment

A Washington street catcher, aided by John Biddie, performs a notable feat atop the monument. The score and exact action are described as a remarkable display of skill and balance during a public showcase.

Washington, Street John Biddie Thia Wage Monu

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