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Newspaper

Richmond Morning News

Location

Richmond, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

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Animus Between Principals Emerges In Bayside Case

In Flushing New York authorities reveal tension between Thornton Hains and William Annis over a magazine manuscript and a threat letter. Evidence shows confrontations at Bayside Yacht Club during the Annis shooting incident as Mrs. Annis testifies about her husband's death.

Flushing L. I Hains Thornton J. Hains William Annis Ripley Annis White Thornton Hains Bayside Molly Country Air Crane William E. Annis William KE. Annis Ellen Annis Schmook McIntyre

Republican meeting to map rules for Indiana Senate

A Republican plan to change how Senate committees are appointed surfaces as the Rules Committee meets in Indianapolis. The proposal moves appointment authority from the Lieutenant Governor to the Senate itself, signaling a shift in state governance practices.

Senate

Federal Court Slow But Sure

Inspector Fletcher knows who stole the mailbox of Albert Harreson south of the city. The mailbox was found in a field, but no arrest has been made. The federal court’s slower process may delay action versus a judicial court.

Fletcher Albert Harreson

House Asks For Evidence In Secret Service Case

The House adopts Perkins resolution requesting the president supply evidence for his claim that members feared secret service investigations. The special committee reported unanimous support and would review any forthcoming information from the president. Representative Williams urged prompt, practical adoption without debate.

Special Committee Washington Perkins House Secret Service Congress Cochran New York Perthing Peasecsio John Sharp Williams

High School Football Team Photographed for Publication

The high school football team was photographed yesterday by Prof. J F Thompson who volunteered his services. The only expense is materials and net proceeds go to the athletic association. Thompson will donate his services for the annual publication featuring team and senior class photos.

J. F. Thompson Thompson Athletic Association

Credit Given For Orchestra Playing

A new rule at the high school allows orchestra members to earn half credit per term for orchestra work while now grades in the same manner as other studies. Previously members needed fifteen hours weekly to retain membership. the new rule substitutes pass in orchestra for full course credit.

Press Club at Earlham Plans Big Steps

Earlham College's Press Club, with fourteen members led by students such as McClellan Ackerman Mote Jessup Beebe Furnas Furnas Bruner Reese Smyser Gilchrist Hotchkiss Fishering and Hines, seeks state association admission and will host noted newspaper men to boost college standing and publicity.

Earlham State Association of Press Clubs Earlham Club Charles McClellan Carl Ackerman Forest Mote Willard Jessup Daniel Beebe Homer Furnas Paul Furnas Philip Bruner Charles Reese John Smyser Albert Gilchrist Arthur Hotchkiss George Fishering Harley Hines

Hood Arrested for Wife Beating

Frank Hood, a colored man, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Officers McNally and Herschfield in the Pennsylvania shops on a charge of assault and battery against his wife. Hood expressed remorse and concern for her welfare while the wife, subpoenaed to testify, refused to appear, and a writ of attachment was issued for her contempt of court. The case was continued to today.

Frank. Hood Pennsylvania McNally and Herschfield Hood

Entertainment and Play Report From The News

A brief entertainment note surveys upcoming plays and cultural events. It highlights theater listings, reviews, and notable performers shaping the current arts scene.

Former Richmond Girl Charged With Obscene Mailings

Effie Bertsch wife of Carl Bertsch was arrested by U S Marshal David Rankin on charges she mailed obscene letters to E M Cheesman of Richmond who is now deceased. Bond set at 200 dollars. she pleads not guilty and faces federal grand jury in Indianapolis next May.

E. M. Cheesman Richmond Ford Lick Effie Bertsch Carl F. Bertsch Centerville United States David Rankin Perry J. Freeman Indianapolis Myrtle Fox Cheesman Greenville Effie Thompson Cheesman Robinson Machine Works Light, Heat & Power Company Bertsch

Knightstown Game Postponed to January 8

The high school basketball schedule postpones the Knightstown game due to expense. The locals will not play tonight and will travel to Rushville on January 8 to meet the Knightstown team.

Knightstown Rushville

George Westlake In For Drunk In City Scuffle

George Westlake, a familiar city character, was fined ten dollars plus costs by Judge Converse and sentenced to twenty days in the county jail for intoxication. He plans to preach a Christmas sermon to prisoners, though likely not permitted, and boasts good English and a fondness for reciting Shakespeare. He admits eccentricity and says police have turned on him.

George Westlake Converse Westlake

Dr Brankamp Addresses YMCA Boys on Bible Study

Dr Brankamp spoke to the boys department of the YMCA at the Commercial club rooms last evening on the benefits of Bible study He delivered clear and influential remarks and the audience cheered as he concluded Brunson of the same department noted the talk focused on association and the value of scripture.

Visitors Praise Soldiers' and Sailors' Orphans' Home

A 30 member Spanish War veterans inspection party from the U S W V and the Grand Army toured Knightstown's Soldiers and Sailors' Orphans' Home. They found 448 children with 60 from Spanish War veterans, no deaths in two years, no contagious diseases, and all well cared for.

Frank C. Kibbey ER. S. Layman Knightstown Kibbey Indiana Grand Army Richmond Alexander G. A. R. 63d Doyon U. S.W

Greensfork Triumphs Over Camden In Tight Clash

Greensfork traveled to Eaton to face Camden and edged the visitors in a close game amid referee controversy. Spectators claim Eaton backed Greensfork as Camden and the official drew ire, yet Greensfork prevailed with a narrow margin.

Greensfork to face Hamilton Kirks Thursday night

Greensfork prepares for Thursday night action against the Hamilton Kirks after last night's game. Nicholson scored twice and Townsend added two goals while Ridge hit three and Camden Dearth Boomeghine contributed two. Greensfork also drew fouls with Nicholson twice Camden and Dearth eight. Referee Trueblood and umpire Smith officiated. halves lasted 20 minutes.

Greensfork Eaton Camden Biaton Scusher Hamilton Kirks Greensfork- Nicholson Townsend Ridge Dearth

MOVE WILL NOT PREVENT REPEAL

Indianapolis reports an anti repeal effort by Democrats in the House to block the county local option repeal. A conference of eight anti repeal Democrats discussed uniting to oppose the repeal, but regular Democrats fear Republican opposition will still carry the measure past.

Indianapolis House

Why All This Hub Bub Men Wrestling Rematch Tonight

In a heated debate crowds debate whether last Friday’s wrestling match was fixed. The upcoming bout between Olson and Demetral will be held tonight with public fascination high despite doubts about integrity.

Demetral Olson

Mrs. Babette Rappaport Dies in Germany at 62

Mrs Babette Rappaport wife of Philip Rappaport died this morning in Berlin Germany at age sixty two Her body will be taken to Hamburg for cremation She was mother of Leo Rappaport and Mrs Richard Lieber.

Indianapolis Ind Babette Rappaport Philip Rappaport Berin Germany Hamburg Rappaport Leo Rappaport Richard Lieber

Iola Lodge Knights of Pythias Holds Ladies Evening

Iola lodge members and their wives met for a brief business session to discuss a lodge fair planned for January. Afterward they enjoyed a two hour card social with refreshments to conclude the evening.

Iola Lodge Knights of Pythias

Knight for a Day delights packed Gennett crowd

A Knight for a Day at the Gennett drew a full house with May Vokes as Tillie Day a servant lady and Walter Perkins as Jonathan Joy receiving strong applause. The thirty member chorus impressed with beauty and talent as songs like Life Is a See Saw and Hang Out the Front Door Key drew encores. Immense electric see saws closed the first act, while overall scenery supported a lively comedy and music showcase.

the Gennett Bast May Vokes Tillie Day Walter Perkins Jonathan Joy

Petition by Shaffer in the Star Case

Indianapolis December 17 John C Shaffer, a purchaser of Daniel G Reid holdings in Star Publishing, petitions federal court to be admitted as co complainant and to discharge the receiver and return the property to the publishing company A hearing on the petition is set for December 28.

Indianapolis Daniel G. Reid Star Publishing John C. Shaffer Star Publishing Company

Mason Placed on a Township Trustees Committee

Attorney General Bingham argues no man should be paid 2 per day to serve as township trustees. The trustees nationwide will seek wage increases at the upcoming Legislature session. Cambridge City’s M. Mason was added to the legislative committee.

Bingham Association of Trustees Indianapolis Mason Cambridge City

Girl Breaks Leg After Short Walk In Oxford

Miss Sarah Reudebuah, daughter of Mr and Mrs debtish, suffered a broken leg in Oxford after walking a mile in cold conditions. Locals report she remained stable at the scene despite the injury and was later transported for medical care.

Oxford Sarah Reudebuah

West Side Meat Dealers Plan Sunday Rest

A West Richmond effort aims to close all meat shops next Sunday with widespread support from Fairview vendors. The plan, led by local dealers including Charles E. Haller and James J. Mulligan, seeks rest for one day by urging customers to shop Saturday.

West Richmond Fairview Charles E. Haller Eubank & Son James J. Mulligan Aller R. Lamb Carman & Bro Carson & Tawley D. Wampole

Earlham considers Wittenberg game ruling by athletic association

The Earlham athletic association debated revisiting last season’s Wittenberg football result citing eyewitness belief Earlham won. The plan would add three more Quaker players to the victorious team, a move critics call unprecedented and unwise.

Earlham Athletic Association Wittenberg Earlham

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Hains Brothers Ate the Com Mittee Tules Republcans Roosevelt Secret Service House Richmond Girl Carl Bertsch DR. Brankamp Knightstown Institution Wayne County Greensfork Boys Hamilton Olson and Shaffer STAR West Side Wile David C. Huntington Homer Fa Fred Francis C. Jones
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