Hains Lawyer Prefers Jail in Murder Case Court Scene
In Flushing on December 15 Thornton Hains amid jury selection argued he would rather go to jail than be manacled to an officer. His counsel McIntyre praised rapid juror selection while outlining defense aims to show Hains acted to defend his guardian brother. The case, tied to Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. and William F. Annis, unfolds with eye witness Mrs. Annis and special prosecutors added to the docket as jurors are seated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flushing
L. I
Thornton Hains
Peter C. Hains, Jr
William F. Annis
Hains
Long Island
John F. McIntyre
McIntyre
Annis
William E. Annis
Justice Crane
Elmer S. White
James A. Dayton
Hugh McCullagh
Laurel Hill
King Edward III’s Health Falters Amid Royal Burden
London sources say the royal family and physicians are deeply concerned about King Edward’s condition. The monarch, aged 67, is unloading state duties to the Prince of Wales as his pallid, fatigued frame signals a possible end to vigorous rule following recent abdominal issues and an anticipated risky operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Edward
England
Prince of Wales
Four Marriage Licenses Issued in Hart Area
Oliver K. White a horticulturist of Hart Michigan wed Miss Jessie Garver of the city. John P. Reed a farmer wed Miss Ethel Brattain, both of the locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver K. White
Hart
Michigan
Jessie Garver
John P. Reed
Ethel ‘Brattain
Zeleaty
Night Rider Fire Destroys Kentucky Tobacco Factory
A fire at Lewis Kirkpatrick's tobacco factory in Penrod Kentucky destroyed the plant and 25 000 pounds of tobacco owned by the H H Martin Company of Louisville. The fire is believed incendiary and possibly caused by night riders. The Martin company had recently bought tobacco from the Tobacco Growers' Association and 100 000 pounds from the Mahnberg County association is said to have been handled by Kirkpatrick who is linked to the association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penrod
Lewis Kirkpatrick
H. H. Martin Company of
Louisville
Martin Company
Tobacco Growers' Association
Mahnberg County Association
Kirkpa
Windowglass Workers Seek 25 Percent Wage Increase
The National Windowglass Workers demand a 25 percent general wage increase to take effect December 19. A. L. Faulkner, union president, said members will fight to secure the higher pay. The new scale, announced after a five day national committee session, covers all U S window glass factories and about 7000 skilled workers with a flat rate replacing the old sliding scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
National Windowglass Workers
A. L. Faulkner
National
United States
Grand Sire Nolan Dies After Gall Stone Surgery
Nashville news reports Judge John J. Nolan aged 55 and a longtime lawyer who served as grand sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, died of prostration and heart failure following gall stone surgery. He was a native of Nolensville, Williamson County, Tennessee, and had practiced law for 36 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
John J. Nolan
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Nolan
Stolen Bank Funds Linked by Ogden Post Office Find
Investigation ties $15,000 bank theft to Ogden Utah where a gold certificate and large denomination notes matched the stolen money. An old Portland mailer carried $2,400 in currency and the recipient Charles L Price returned the package to postal authorities. President Newhall of the bank filed a claim for the recovered funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ore
East Side
Ogden
Utah
Charles L. Price
Price
Newhall
Bank
Resolution Lost In House Over Rules Change
Washington December 15 The Gardner resolution to appoint eight members to report on revising house rules failed in the House after an amendment removing references to secretary of state information. Payne and Daizell raised points of order, the speaker ruled the measure not privileged, and Gardner’s motion to table the resolution passed 187 to 42 ending the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gardner
Secretary of State
House of Commons
Lessons in Free Hand Painting on West Main
Pedestrians on West Main street observe a painter creating a large free-hand sign on the Neff and Nusbaum storefront. The artist works without outlines, crafting bold letters directly onto the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Main
West Main Street
Neff
Nusbaum
Harris Issues Call for Special General Assembly
Governor Harris issued a call for a special session of the Seventy eighth general assembly to convene at 10 o clock on the morning of January 4 1909. He will send to both houses a message outlining his reasons for the call. Senator Foraker is reported to remain in Washington until after Congress adjourns for the holidays and then travel to Columbus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus, O
Harris
Seventy-eighth General Assembly
Washington
Senator Foraker
National
Congress
Columbus
Richmond Gardener Killed in Coal Wagon Runaway
William Spaulding a respected Richmond gardener was killed instantly when his coal laden wagon encountered a fallen front end gate at Sixteenth and North C streets. The gray horses bolted injuring him beside the street. He leaves a wife two daughters and two sons. He was 51 and active in Osceola Tribe Red Men Whitewater Odd Fellows and local Republican politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spaulding
Fair Grounds
Sixteenth
North C
Spaulding
Pennsylvania
C Street
Mr. Spaulding
Mr. Howe
Dean and Klute
Frank R. Spaulding
Elizabeth Baird
Detroit
Mich
Osceola Tribe of Red Men
Whitewater Lodge of Odd Fellows
Richmond
Democrats Hold Quiet Indiana Senate Meeting
In Indianapolis on December 15, Democrats met at the Denison hotel to get acquainted and discuss potential leadership. They noted the Senate vote may stay close, planning to influence through proximity and a possible tie-breaking vote by the Lieutenant Governor. Numerous candidates for speakership and senatorship crowded the gathering, with little consensus or program set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Denigon
Senate
Frank J. Hall
Rushville
Liutenant
Iso
Cies
Republi
Vandenburg
Stotsenburg
Kistler
Denison
Hargis Case Called Today in Lexington
Mrs. Lou Ellan Hargis reveals she has 89000 to spend to secure acquittal for her son Beach charged with his father s murder. She mortgaged her Jackson residence to raise funds as Irvine crowds gather. Both sides prepare for trial. Hargis to plead self defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Louellan Hargis
Beach
Hargis
Jackson
Irvine
Government Not Feasible to Operate Pneumatic Tubes
A government panel reports it is not feasible or desirable for the federal government to buy install or run pneumatic tubes in cities where service exists It urges further study in five to six years and approval by Postmaster General Meyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Meyer
Schwab Details Steel Costs and Earnings Projections
Charles M. Schwab testified before the House Ways and Means Committee on steel costs. He cited that precent cost of pig iron was fourteen dollars per ton versus eight dollars in 1869 and discussed profits and production plans for Carnegie Steel and Bethlehem Steel with references to a 1899 letter to Henry Frick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Charles M. Schwab
New York
Pane
Schwab
Henry C. Frick
England
Carnegie Steel Company
Sehwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
United States Corporation
E Corporation
Wedding Announcement for Charles Aylery and Wien
A wedding notice reports the engagement and marriage of Charles Aylery and Wien. The brief item notes the union and names the couple for public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Aylery
Wien
E G Hill to Speak at South Eighth Street Church
Members and attendees of South Eighth St Friends church are invited to an illustrated talk by E G Hill on Paris and its rose gardens this evening at 7 45 under the Men's Social Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Eighth St. Friends Church
E. G. Hill
Paris
Men’s Social Union of the Church
Proposal to curb newspapers by mail disclosure law
Washington on December 16 reports Representative Cooper of Texas introduced a bill to restrict newspapers and magazines from mail delivery unless the front page lists owners editors officers directors and stockholders. It argues no government agency is powerful enough to influence politics and policy through press.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooper
Texas
Senatorship contest shows split strength across districts
Political observers note few candidates can sustain district support beyond initial ballots. Shively and Hoffman may command their Thirteenth and Twelfth delegations long, while Kern could hold the Seventh though early losses loom. Others like Menzies Slack Lamb face district weaknesses. overall strength may shift as candidates draw cross district support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shively
Hoffman
Kern
Menzies
L. Ert Slack
John E. Lamb
Slack
Mrs J G Childress severely injured after fall
Mrs J G Childress wife of a milkman sustained severe injuries from a fall on a cement walk at her home. Her left leg broke three inches below the hip joint and her left arm also broken. The injuries are worsened by rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Childress
Local saloon planned by Jung Brewing at Ft Wayne Ave
The Jung Brewing company of Hamilton county Ohio leases a brick building at 197 Ft Wayne Avenue from David B Johnson for five years to operate a saloon despite local option law concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jung Brewing Company
Hamilton County
Ohio
Oe. Wayne
Wayne Avenue
David B. Johnson
Noted Author Dead Ik-Marvel Donald Grant Mitchell
New Haven Connecticut reports the death of Donald Grant Mitchell known as Ik-Marvel. The noted author and critic died tonight in New Haven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Dispatch
New Haven, Conn
Donald Grant Mitchell
Ik-Marvel
Dementral Defeats Lewis in Graeco-Roman Bout Rematch Planned
Dementral, the Graeco-Roman demon, defeated Lewis on Monday night at Logansport with two falls. Lewis won the second fall in twenty minutes and thirty-two seconds, Dementral gained the first in eighteen minutes thirty seconds and the third in twelve. A return match in Graeco-Roman style is set for January with a side bet of $100 between the rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dementral
Olson
Strangier
Lewis
St. Paul
Logansport
Dement
Petitions For Local Option Election Circulate in Richmond
Petitions asking for a local option election are circulating in Richmond. Outside Richmond the work is largely completed, and promoters claim the effort is satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Trade From Outside Merchants Commenting On
Merchants comment on outside trade impacts and market dynamics affecting local commerce. The brief notes concerns about competition and price effects shaping supply and demand in the town market.
Executor Granted Petition to Sell Estate Land
William D. Jordan as executor of Wilson Dennis estate wins approval to sell part of the estate land by order of the court. The petition to sell was granted and directed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. Jordan
Wilson Dennis
Braffett and Poundstone Triumph in City Billiards
In a Simmons Cigar Store tournament Braffett defeated Suters 150 to 109 while Poundstone edged Twigg 80 to 71. Poundstone also won another close map beating Twigg by four markers as Braffett posted the high run of 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmons’ Cigar Store
Poundstone
Twigg
Braffett
Suters
Five A's Sweep Three Games Over Five C's In League Bowl
In the Business Men's league at the City Alleys last night the Five A's beat the Five C's in all three games. The Five A's lineup included Youngflesh Haisley Allen Rockhill and King while the Five C's consisted of Seeker Klute Bond Nolte and Mashmeyer. The C's suffered hard luck throughout the three bowls with final scores not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eclty
5C’s
Youngflesh
Haisley
Allen
Rockhill
King
Seeker
Klute
Bond
Nolte
Mashmeyer
C’s
Cross Country Duel At Earlham Trial Run
Lovers of athletics are invited to the cross country run at Eversham this evening. It features a three mile loop from Bundy Hall and back, a dual between the Yellow and the Whites. The first ten finishers on each side earn points for their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eversham
Bundy Hall
Hospital Row Deepens After City Veto Dispute
Richmond faces a heated hospital funding clash as mayor vetoes the council appropriation. Hospital board president John L. Rupe rebuts the mayor’s claims, while Dr. J. M. Wampler issues a sharp counterattack. The conflict shows no immediate resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Schillinger
John L. Rupe
Hospital Board of Trustees
J. M. Wampler
Rupe
Wills of Julia Klein and Eli Hoover Admitted
Judge Fox approves the will of Julia P. Klein and names George L. Klein as administrator with a $500 bond. The will of Eli D. Hoover is admitted and John H. Hoover is named administrator with a $2000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia P. Klein
Judge Fox
George L. Klein
Eli D. Hoover
John H. Hoover
Arrests Reported for Drunkenness at City Depots
Richard Fisher was arrested for drunkenness at the Pennsylvania depot shortly after midnight yesterday by Officer Edwards. George Moharr at North E and Twelfth was also taken into custody by Officer Herschfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard’ ‘Fisher
Pennsylvania
Edwards
Herschfield
George Moharr
Twelfth and
North E Streers
Three for vagrancy arrest in depot incident
Edward Henry Michel Normile and Grover Bowers were arrested for vagrancy after being found offering about one cent coffee at a depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward. Henry
Michel Normile
Grover Bowers
WUC FORGE Tightly Steering Richmond Club Toward Growth
The Young Men's Business club of Richmond held a meeting at the city building to read festival reports, nominate officers, appoint three committees and consider new memberships. Members discussed finances and housing, with a plan to lower taxes and improve facilities. The group voted to donate 50 dollars to the Greater Richmond Poultry and Pet Stock association to back a local show next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmonds
Greater
Richmond
Bennet Gordon
Paul Comstock
Greater Richmond Poultry and Pet Stock Association
Six Orators Chosen for Earlham Debating Contest
The final debating night at Earlham College selected six orators to represent the Quaker school on the two debating teams. The winners Levi Pennington Lester Haworth Silas Fauquier Perry Denman Robert Morris and Vincent Nicholson were deemed the strongest for the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlham
Levi ‘Pennington
Lester Haworth
Silas Fauquher
Perry
Denman
Robert
Morris
Vincent Nicholson
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Edward III
B. F. Shively
South Bend i
John” Ey Lamb
Terre
John Webern
Indianapolle
Thomas
Honan
Seymour
Harry Strickland
Greenfield T Wells
Ft. Wayne
James Garrard
Vincennes
Tor
Ways and Means
Frick
E.G. Hill
Demetras
Pondstone
WUC Forge
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