03 May 1908
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Newspaper
Richmond Morning News
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1908
Page
1
A new company is formed to provide transportation privileges between Richmond and Memorial Hospital. The venture aims to arrange rapid trips for patients and staff, linking the two institutions efficiently.
A local company forms to operate a twenty seat electric motor car to shuttle patients and visitors to Reid Memorial Hospital. The device will arrive May 15 and serve with low fares rumored to earn a profit of five cents per one way trip. Government use of similar models is noted.
Resignation papers from Richmond Trust and transfer of Gus tave Kant estate to Dickinson Trust. Richmond resigns as trustee of John Burbank estate. Mary Sullivan granted land. court grants divorce from John Sullivan for failure to support. Mary Ann M. Shelley name change approved. Demurrer sustained in contract case Henry Hartman et al v John K Shrover. Fireman Carl Wadman injured in Colonial fire. Shroyer expected back Monday. James H Helms sues Susan Helms for 1341.40. Marriage license Anna Leddin and Fred Morgan Lewis. Final papers filed by William Chessman for Pascal Watkins estate.
Elwood Indiana prepares to host polo exhibitions at the Wigwam on Friday and Saturday nights next week. Players are drawn from the Muncie and Richmond teams and locals recall the pre Apollo era champions who won the Horlicks Cup in Racine.
Cold weather yesterday postponed two City League games at the playgrounds. The Kibbeys vs Starr Pianos at Easthaven and Easthaven vs Hoodsters were rescheduled for later in the season. Ed Thistlethwaite, a dairyman, cut his right hand severely delivering milk yesterday morning.
EB Witherby repeats his pledge to spend sixty thousand dollars on improvements and to compete with the city for the municipal light plant. He laments public hesitation to support an investigation of the plant while noting a lack of enthusiasm on the subject.
The Dayton Shilohs face Richmond at Athletic Park in a weather dependent afternoon game billed as the last independent contest this year before the league starts. Manager Jessup aims to strengthen the lineup as Shinn Lite Cameron Parker Hurst Bauman Burns Bamburgh Clark Lindsley Magon Fleming Aresmith Brown or Conner prepare to oppose Richmond pitchers.
Readable text describes a resident at 404 South Eighth Street, Clarance Tate, reporting a blaze with no fire appearing. The fragment suggests a quick response by local fire department No 4 and an unclear payment or action following the alarm.
Garfield school 8A room studied civic questions and organized students for the annual field meet on May 23 at the public school playground. Albert Mayer leads the seniors and Harold Scott the juniors. advisors named for 8A 8B and 7A groups. County Superintendent Wilson visited as Connersville schools await commencement plans.
Police have not found any crew tied to recent robberies at the Freeman and Kramer homes in the city’s east part. A similar theft was reported at Mr and Mrs Earl Manns on South Twentyeth street where some silverware was taken.
A defective flue triggered the fire department’s third call yesterday at 11:30 p m to the Richmend Novelty Bass Works between 0 and 5 streets on North Eleventh street. Damage estimated at 50 dollars. The Postal Telegraph Company announced it will transmit free telegrams within the United States.
A News Special from Wuneie Indiana dated May 2 reports Richmond defeating Muncie 7 to 4 in a game where allegations of fixing and crooked fouls surround the contest. Richmond's lineup matched Friday's, with Higgins and Hart standout as Muncie pressed hard but could not overcome the alleged fixed outcome.
Scores from a Richmond Gun Club shoot in Muncie reflect mixed results with several names listed including Hart, Lawle, Lewis, Higging, and Baker. Third period notes and scattered scores show the event proceeding with varied success.
Report discusses victories in tennis and track while noting a damaged field. It mentions concern over smallpox clearance, a City Will Be Free from smallpox, and a review of orchard damage from frosts with mercury below freezing. Franzman Philip of Hast German appears in the fragmented text.
In Washington the Democratic leaders believe a GOP fall from power could be punished by a Democratic president and House. The death of a Bradford brakeman is reported as natural causes. the incident fuels commentary on national politics and potential shifts in candidate support from Bryan toward Johnston amid party divisions.
Nolan 24, single, son of Mr. and Mrs. J F Nolan of Bradford Ohio, died after stepping from between two train cars. His father formerly yard master of the Pennsylvania at Cambridge City and now at Bradford. Uncle Volney Nolan of the city. Body taken to parents home. Doctors Mauk and Boyd of Cambridge City treated him. death occurred about an hour later. No serious injuries noted beyond facial abrasions.
Centerville Indiana May 2 Joseph Burris executor of the estate of Miss Susan Helms deceased sold the fifty eight acre Bington farm in Abington township to Fred Tice of Abington township. The price was 360 per acre.
Warren W. Lee was granted an absolute divorce from Myrtle Lee yesterday in the circuit court. He alleged his wife had abandoned him.
A fire today completely destroyed the residence of Fred Davis located four miles southwest of Centerville Indiana on the Hartman farm. No injuries reported and cause under investigation. Firefighters from Centerville battled the blaze as the home and outbuildings burned.
Street Commissioner Dye has mobilized a large force of scrapers and teamsters to make Richmond a spotless town. The alley work should be finished by week end for an inspection tour by city officials club officers and others.
Guy 5. McCabe, promoted in the Pennsylvania freight department on April 1, moves his household goods to Chicago and plans a trip to Indianapolis. Sharon Jones, president of the YMCA and state director, will attend the quarterly directors meeting next Thursday in Indianapolis.
Harry Wade, grand keeper of records for the Knights of Pythias Indiana, reports no lodge conditions for Supreme Lodge. The order shows exceptional prosperity in 1907 with 62,021 members and combined assets of $2,882,815.41.
Earlham overwhelmed Miami 92 to 17 at Reid Field with two Quaker records. Conrad set the running broad jump mark at 21.7 feet and Pennington broke the discus record at 105 feet. White and Barlham led relay and sprint events as Earlham freshmen excelled, Conrad scoring 20 points and White 18 as captain.
Interest in the Smith Vaughn breach of promise case drew crowds as county attorneys and local residents staged a mock trial at Gaylor hall Greensfork. Prosecuting attorney Wilfred Jegsup acted as judge with prominent local attorneys composing the cast.
West Richmond Improvement Association urges continued Riverside Park cleaning with a May 6 work session at 3 30 p m meeting at Main Street bridge. Members are asked to bring axes hatchets saws hoes rakes spades pitch forks and to recruit neighbors to join the effort. Executive Committee.
The Morton Monument Commission to the Governor reports an appropriation of 38544.40 dollars with total disbursements of 36246.47 dollars leaving a balance of 297938 dollars. The commission has received lavish praise for its work.
Indianapolis May 2 This bulletin notes Thomas R Marshal will align with the Democratic platform on temperance and avoid pushing county local option. Observers say he believes state laws are adequate and communities can close saloons if desired.
Payroll disruptions affect workers at Colonial Building Co as orders stall at the Dickinson Company case. No payments received for a short period, prompting brief delays and industry concern.
Laborers hired by E M Campfeld for Colonial building repairs were barred from cashing wage orders at Dickinson Trust company. Officials said temporary receivership and rider liabilities forced the action, with repairs funded from rents. Campfeld’s representative promised settlement this week as the city orders demolition of unsafe rear sections.
The Beverly damage suit affirms a lower court verdict after reviewing an appellate decision about a streetcar incident. The case concerns a sudden emergency stop and a passenger ejected from a moving car. Answers to interrogatories are criticized for stating conclusions rather than primary facts.
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