24 Dec 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
Republican members from across Indiana gathered in Indianapolis to discuss the local option issue. Walter Ratliff attended with Fitch presiding and Babcock opening. Three seats were reportedly in jeopardy amid accusations about voter naturalizations and dual offices.
Hibberd defeated Burr in the final tryout at Simmons' cigar store to claim 110 points while Burr trailed by two markers. The outcome hinges on Braffett, whom Burr beat, needing a Braffett defeat of Hibberd to force a tie, with Hibberd still able to clinch by beating Braffett.
Sam Segal, a Jewish man, was taken in by Chief Bailey at the corner of Eighth and Main streets Tuesday evening. He was wanted in Greenfield on the charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses and was taken to that city. His personal effects totaled $6.70 and a time piece.
Clayton O Hunt, real estate dealer, was arrested at Westcott by Officer Menke on intoxication charges. Judge Converse ordered him to pay $1 and costs, settling the fine.
The first basketball game in the new YMCA building is set for January 8 with Steela High School of Dayton. No practices during the eleven day school vacation, but students expect a strong start when school resumes.
Two polo matches in the City League ended with 4 1 scores. Greeks defeated the Smiths 4 1 led by Bayer Henley while Karns and Guyer starred for the Smiths. Grays beat the Carmans 4 1 with Destiny Lancaster and Nolan strong for the Grays. Elwood team visits next Monday as the Coliseum plans more out of town games.
Justice Wright in the District of Columbia Supreme Court found against Samuel Gompers Mitchell and Morrison in the Bucks Stove and Range contempt case. Gompers faces 12 months, Mitchell nine, Morrison six, for defying a court injunction tied to boycotts and unfair lists. The prize fight over labor rights and government authority drew ongoing hearings and bail bonds set at 5000, 4000, and 3000 dollars respectively.
The Board of Works accepted two completed contracts. One, overseen by John Duke, built a sewer and graded the alley east of South Thirteenth Street from South E to South G. The other, led by William H. Boyd, paved the alley between Sixth and Seventh Streets from Main to the first alley south. A petition to open and extend South Seventh Street from South J to South L was considered.
The fragment hints at a local or archival note mentioning a person named Taano, described as colored, and an action taken involving being taken up. No further readable context or details are available.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day services planned at St Pauls Lutheran and St Pauls Episcopal. Early morning 5 oclock service includes German and English addresses with special music. evening Sun day School program at 7.30 features various hymns and anthems with soloists and violin.
The Morning News announces annual Christmas observance highlighting a renewed tradition after changes in its machinery and operations begin to take effect. The notice notes a commitment to reflecting seasonal themes and community engagement through planned coverage and events.
George Thomas a non walking boy from North Fourteenth Street received an invalid chair donated by the Jones Hardware Company. Santa Claus delivered the chair to the Whitewater school while Rev. R. J. Wade made the presentation in a scene illustrating Christmas spirit.
Rev C B Wilcox a renowned Indiana conference minister formerly at Fifth Street M E church, announces retirement from active pastorate at the coming conference session. He has purchased a leading Michigan newspaper and will devote his time to newspaper work and the lecture circuit.
Adam Owens, arrested for stealing a watch from George Farr, was taken to the Michigan City penitentiary yesterday by Sheriff Meredith. Owens appeared content and smiled during the trip to the state prison.
Enos T. Veal in the Clarence Greena bankruptcy case has declared a 10 percent dividend to creditors. A further 10 percent or more may be available before settlement. Greenstreet, a hardware merchant, operated in Economy.
Missouri Supreme Court ousts Standard Oil of Indiana Republic Oil and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil for conspiring to fix prices limit trade and stifle competition. Each company fined 59000, Waters-Pierce dissolution set for Jan. 5 unless an independent plan is shown. Judge Woodson writes the opinion with concurrent notes from Graves and Lamb.
Governor elect Thomas R. Marshall said he will attend the first annual Delaware County Democratic Club banquet in a local hotel on New Year’s Eve. Congressman J A M Adair and other well known Democrats will speak. the group aims to make permanent the Democratic club after declaring Delaware a Democratic stronghold.
Doan and Klute, undertakers, have completed their move to the new establishment at Eleventh and Main. The two announce the relocation and invite patrons to visit the updated offices.
Donated by Mr Bell east of the city the candy was a gift from the Richmond Candy company as many Richmond people sent presents expressing thanks.
Frenchy Jacona was arrested by Officer Edwards near North and fourteenth streets on a property destruction charge. He was tried before Judge Coinverse and fined 2 dollars plus 13 dollars costs. Jacona's wife has lived apart from him. he claims another man visited her and attempted to stop it. He threw cobblestones through a brother in law home window after spotting them together. The Jacona residence is 1400 North J Street.
Federal suit filed by Williams Bros and Curtis Brothers against state health leaders questions the pure food law power to regulate benzoate of soda use. Plaintiffs claim annual Indiana shipments total 60 000 dollars and contend enforcement harms sales and violates the law.
Indiana report notes lawmakers debate which bills merit action as the 60 day session nears. Democrats sense accountability in both chambers with Republicans still able to block bills in the Senate. Governor Marshall is expected to address the assembly and outline the administration’s views on legislative scope and information.
W A Jessup superintendent of Madison Indiana schools will present a paper at the State Teachers Association meeting in Indianapolis. He hails from Wayne County and is a Columbia College graduate who plans to finish next summer. He has risen from district school job to leading one of Indiana's top public school systems.
A fragment notes there will be no events this week involving Phillipe or related activities. Further details are unclear due to incomplete text.
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