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Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1908

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Bryan Confers With Mana gers About the Campaign

Chicago and Salem reports detail William Jennings Bryan meeting with national and regional Democratic leaders including Norman Mack and M. C. Wetmore. They map plans for an East-West campaign, discuss speaking roles, fundraising, and midwest tour dates through September and into New York.

Hyne of Ley Lametnet Whitesell Sears Wayne Whitesell Minos Strickler Hagerstown Milton Strickler Tate Cambridge Chicago William Troy Dushand Amos Strickler Bryan Whttesell West Lawn Norman E. Mack M.C. Wetmore Mr. Bryan Mr. Bhyan Mack John Shmitar Kern Salem Marshall Twelfth Detail South National Committee East Tal Senator Culberson Texas John A. Johnson Minnesota Malcome Patterson Tennessee John F. Lamb Indiana Middle West Illnois Ohio Kentucky New York Harvey C. Garber William L. Finley Ton L. Johnson Cleveland Democratic Party

Great Sunday School Rally Draws Five Thousand In Wayne County

Thousands gathered in Richmond for a Wayne County Sunday School parade with about five thousand participants including men and boys, plus five hundred vehicles. The event showcased floats from local townships, bands, and youth groups, highlighting moral strength and religious unity across the county. A finance meeting was planned for the fall festival with city officials and church groups coordinating fundraising and parade arrangements.

Britiatt Wayne County Richmond Orange Township Chester Middleboro M. & Sunday School Cambridge City Band Richmond City Wayne County Drum and Bugle Corps Democratic St. Paul's ‘Lutheran Church Bicycle Corpa Indiana Sunday School A Association Shaw Richmond Chautauqua Johnson Wayne Fall Thelstets

Improved health and vacations in local notes

Mrs. Hil Dye has recovered and is able to be about after illness. Rev. W. J. Whitlock of Centerville Methodist church is away on vacation spending time at Marina, Indiana. Mr and Mrs Robert Napier of Liberty report the loss of their twin children last week. The Glen reunion is planned again next year by the Beott and Arnett families in Wayne county. Scott family reunion planned at Fairmount this week. William Curme of Connersville likely to be admitted to hospital after a suicide attempt.

Hil. Dye W. J. Whitlock Methodist Church Centerville Marina Ind Robert Napier Liberty Scott Beott Arnett Wayne County Fairmount

Wheel Stolen From Albert Rost in Richmond Firm

Albert F Rost of the Richmond Hrokertye Company mourns as a thief lifts four fine bicycles from the firm. Rost chased the culprit briefly along two blocks but lost sight of the thief, leaving the incident under investigation.

Albert F. Rost Richmond] Hrokertye Company Rost Uren

Democrats Urged to Attend Thirty Cent Club Meeting

Democrats are urged to attend a meeting at the party headquarters in the Colonial building next Thursday evening to organize a thirty cent club. The group aims to raise small campaign subscriptions and perform related campaign work.

Sunday School Rally Sets Wayne County Record

Report says Saturday event for a Sunday school rally drew an unprecedented crowd in Wayne County, surpassing any prior religious demonstration in the county. Organizers hailed the turnout as a historic milestone for the movement and local community engagement.

Wayne County

Bell and Home Telephone Co establish long distance link

The Bell and Home Telephone Company connections are now established allowing Home subscribers to reach Bell long distance by dialing seven. Bell operators can call the Home company directly from their switchboards.

Bell Home Telephone Company

Mrs E Strickler Pioneer Called Dead at 15

Special to The News reports in Indiana that Mrs E Strickler, a pioneer figure, has died at age 15 in a troubled notice from a local town. The fragment notes the date August 22 and location Rstown Indiana, but many details are unreadable.

E. Strickler Rstown Ind

Centerville Plans Bond Issue for Cemetery Fund

Attorney Wilfred Jessup prepares bonds for the Centerville corporation to be placed on the market soon. The issue bears 5 percent interest and is payable in ten years to raise 1400 dollars for cemetery expenses.

Wilfred Jessup Ie Corporation of Centerville

Government to witness first public aeroplane tests at Fort Myer

Washington set to see a Wright aircraft in a public trial next week in the army aerial proving ground at Fort Myer. Orville Wright, in Le Mans and Fort Myer, says the craft will fly five miles round trip at about forty miles per hour with a $25,000 prize for the speed test. A one hour endurance flight and photo opportunities are promised. Ten year old girl dies in Jogepping noted in brief.

Washington Washngton France Orville Wright Wilbur le Mans Fort Myer Wright

Folk Leader to Speak at Richmond Chautauqua Tonight

Governor of Missouri will address the audience this evening on a subject of public import at the Richmond Chautauqua. The event promises regional interest as a noted public figure speaks on current affairs.

Missouri Richmond Chautauqua

Chautauqua events showcase Whitney and Ratto

Yesterday's feature programs centered on Edwin M. Whitney's stage presence and John B. Ratto's vaudeville sketches. A large crowd enjoyed the Richmond City Band afternoon concert and the Whitney performances, with Ratto delivering an entertaining evening monologue and characterizations.

Whitneys Richmond City Band John B. Ratto Edwin M. Whitney Hig Ratto Antoine Carruso Cincinfahman Jall Sicily London East Side Chicago Mansfield Theodore Roosevelt Bam Wiatwand

Carruso Faces Troubles In Local Scuffle At Grounds

Avantaen charges of selling items spark a dispute at the Chautauqua grounds where a courteous policeman helps several youngsters who have drifted apart. The scene reflects a minor incident amid chatter of mischief and neighborhood safety.

Police Save Waif At Chautauqua Grounds

A frightened girl clung to a policeman at the Chautauqua grounds as detectives searched for her guardians. The girl would not reveal her name or address, and efforts to calm her failed until the Chief of Police Bailey intervened. Later Horton of the Y M C A supervised athletic games for about 150 children, including Kickball and basketball relays, with leaders Harold Taggart Harold Myers Far Sleweke Thomas Davis Wallace Gifford and Brandon Griffin directing.

Bailey Chaptauqua Panama Canal Glen Y. M. A. Horton Chatauqua Adirepsebialy Harold Taggart Harold Myers Sleweke Thomas Davis Wallace

Frankel a Minstrel Returns to Town This Week

Harry Frankel a well known local young man with Coburns Minstrels will visit friends and relatives in the city today and through part of the week. He is the son of Sol Frankel a noted organist and recently joined Coburn after touring the South with the Belfest quartet. Friends eagerly celebrate his success.

Harry Frankel Coburn Sol Frankel Frankel South Belfest

Fight over ditch cleanup favors Kempton in Center Township

Fourteen Center township residents testified in the commissioners court about benefits John Kempton would receive from cleaning the L. M. Jones ditch. The hearing was continued to next Saturday as some witnesses could not testify. Property owners contend they also benefit but Kempton’s name was initially overlooked.

Center Township Commissioners’ Court John Kempton L. M. Jones Kempton

Handi cap race draws 1500. Bigelow defeated in Richmond

A crowd of 1500 lined Main street to watch the Fourth Annual Handicapped bicycle road race by the Richmond Bicycle Dealers Association. 23 riders entered, 17 finished. Harry Griffith won first prize in 30 6, George Kell second. Howard Bigelow defeated, injuries and accidents noted. Elmer Ranis impressed with his comeback on a strange wheel.

Main Street Sixteenth Richmond Bicycle Dealers’ Association Howard Bigelow Chicago Eest Harry Griffith George Kell Liberty Kell Lin Bigelow Earl Cotton John Shallenberg Cotton Elmer Ranis Hamilton Huffman Hal Moora Elmer Smith Harey Cox Willam B. M. Thornton Slac Brown Bigelow Sud

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