Notable Day for Indiana VR Meeting and Temperance
A Richmond Yearly Meeting session featured Prof. Charles Scanlon on temperance, praising abolition of liquor traffic and noting the local option bill as a step toward broader reform. The address highlighted financial and moral costs and drew strong applause from delegates. The program also included reports from the Home Mission Committee and various church activities.
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Richmond
East Main Street
Frof. Scanlon
Indiana
Scanlon
Home Mission report details activities and grants
The report lists visits to the sick and aged 8041 and local meetings 233 as part of home mission work. It notes 79468 pages of literature distributed and 1888 floral offerings with 310 meals sent to the sick. Cash value of clothing and provisions totaled 1266 with 1161 cash used. Seventy five Bibles given and 143 sympathy letters written.
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Home Mission Committee
Temperance Committee
E. S. Hinshaw
Lynn
Earl Huntington Denied Highway Robbery Charge
Earl Huntington spoke to a police officer after release, saying the charge of highway robbery against him and Snooks Murray was dismissed. He claimed railroading and noted it was the first time he was arrested without fines or jail.
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Earl Huntington
Murray
Huntington
A Good Corn Crop Despite Drought Reports
Farmers declare drought did not damage corn crop as compared with 1907. Most fields are good with only a small percent poor, and a heavy frost is considered harmless since ears have been exposed to ripen. Feeding the new crop in several localities.
Corn Yield Doubtful Across Lowland and Upland Areas
Scarcity of last year's corn production raises uncertainty about final yields. Estimates suggest lowlands may show slightly higher output than uplands, but quality remains questionable.
Boy Hurt in Runaway on North Sixteenth Street
Harry Guthrie 14, son of Mr and Mrs James Guthrie of 1007 North Fifteenth, suffered internal injuries after a runaway on North Sixteenth. The horse bolted when frightened by something in the road. attempting to restrain it, the king bolt broke and threw him to the ground, causing severe pain and possible broken bones.
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Harry Guthrie
James Guthrie
North, Fifteenth Street
North Sixteenth Street
Wrestlers Ready for Coliseum Bout Between Turk and Busch
Terrible Turk and Busch prepare for a high profile night at the Coliseum. Turk weighs 180 pounds and Busch 178 pounds as both express confidence in victory. Advance sale exceeds prior match and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Terrible Turk
Busch
Turk
Raphael lecture at Eartham praises Archbold remark
Chapel exercises at Eartham featured Dr. D. W. Dennis lecture on Raphael. He remembered Mrs. Carpenter fondly and stated he would not trade places with John D. Archbold, remarking wealth often comes at a high price.
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Raphael
D. W. Dennis
Dennis
Case Dismissed Against William Wade in Stolen Property Charge
The circuit court dismissed the case of William Wade on the Prosecuting Attorney Jessup's motion. Wade, described as a physical wreck, had injuries to his chest last summer from being knocked from the K C G L railroad bridge, which drew court sympathy.
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William Wade
Jessup
Wade
Money Returned After State Auditor Settlement
The Easthaven superintendent Dr. Ss. E. Smith settled with the state auditor showing a $700 balance, which was returned to the state treasury.
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Auditor of State
Ss. E. Smith
Easthaven
Daisy Barr Revered Indiana Yearly Meeting Figure
Mrs Daisy Barr a youthful eloquent minister attends the Indiana Yearly Meeting in Indianapolis She recalls her Summer visit with H K Thaw in Poughkeepsie denying publication links and describing Thaw as sane and intelligent She spoke of his demeanor during a jail visit and her appearance at the meeting highlighting modern Friends views and her acting gifts
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Daisy Barr
Indiana Yearly Meeting
Poughkeepsie
H. K. Thaw
New York
Thaw
Greenfield
Indiana
Cat Fairmount
Enlisted Men Get A Chance In Acquittal Vote
After thirty hours of deliberation a Westcott Hotel proprietor faced a clash over liquor law charges. The jury failed to agree 8 to 4 then 7 to 5, about thirty ballots cast, with prosecutors hopeful for a jail sentence if convicted. The defense expects victory at the October term.
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George Gay
Westcott Hotel
John
Jackson
Jessup
Wilfred Jessup
Police chase aimed at stopping marriage in Liberty
Daniel McManus first sergeant of police led a cold drive to Liberty to catch Gus Adams and Mytrle Ralston both colored to prevent their marriage by parents of the bride Mr and Mrs Joe Ralsten who opposed the union due to her age of sixteen while the groom is thirty. The couple escaped.
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Daniel McManus
Liberty
Gus Adams
Mytrle Ralston
Joe Ralstén
April Term Jury Released After Deadlock
The April term petit jury failed to reach a verdict in the stay case before Judge Fox who discharged the jurors for the rest of the term. The county-paid panel cost $583 including per diems and 5 cents per mile for report trips. Four cases were heard with only Smith vs Vaughan yielding a plaintiff verdict. Jurors were paid and certified by Sheriff Meredith, then by County Clerk Penny before release.
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Fox
Smith
Vaughan
Meredith
Penny
Telephone rate denial clears county billing claim
Manager Bailey of the Home Telephone Company denied reports that the county rate would be reduced to 0 cents from 5 cents. He stated the rate has been 10 to 15 cents and no change is needed.
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Bailey
The
Home Telephone Company
Arrests in September Summary of Police Records
Police records for September show arrests for assault and battery seven, assault and battery with intent one, disturbing the peace two, associating one, drunk twenty five, beating board bill two, trespass four, begging two, vagrancy one, wife desertion one, safe keeping one, larceny two, suspicion three, hopping trains two, entering building to commit felony one, for superintendent three.
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iThe
Wreck of Touring Car Injures Colored Chauffeur Near Dayton
F L Alexander colored chauffeur for G A McClellan editor of the Dayton Journal, with a white man passenger, was injured when their large touring car skidded on fresh gravel east of Dayton and struck a telephone pole. Both men were thrown clear. the colored man received severe bruises and was taken to Centerville for treatment. The wrecked car was towed into Dayton that night.
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F. L. Alexander
G. A. McClellan
Dayton Journal
Centerville
Grand Lodge to Meet in Indianapolis
The Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge, meeting in Indianapolis, is announced with details of dates and attendees to gather for official sessions and ceremonies.
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Grand Lodge
The
Knights of Pythias
Indianapolis
Indiana Lodge Growth Aims to Expand Membership
The report notes efforts to boost lodge membership as 488 subordinate lodges operate across Indiana, signaling ongoing organizational expansion and reach.
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Indiana
Senior class elects officers at first meeting
The senior class of the high school held its first meeting of the year yesterday afternoon and elected officers Arthur Currie as President Elaine Jones as Vice-President Robert Thornburg as Treasurer Truth Peltz as Secretary Truston Marlatt as marshal No other business was transacted and another meeting will be held soon for upcoming matters.
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Arthur Currie
Elaine Jones
Robert Thornburg
Truth. Peltz
Truston
Marlatt
Fire safety survey to inspect multi story school buildings
W B Blakley chief of the Indiana state inspection will canvass 150 cities and towns with schools over one story high. He plans to inspect all buildings and order improvements to prevent fire or accident.
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W. B.” Blakely
Indiana
Garfield 15 A Campaigner Attacks Bryan as Gentle Dreamer
Secretary of the Interior James R. Garfield addressed a Republican audience at the Coliseum for two hours. Introduced by William Dudley Foulke, Garfield contrasted party platforms and favored Taft, calling Bryan a gentle dreamer. A reception at Foulke’s home follows, with Seth Low scheduled next.
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James. R.garfield
Coliseum
William Dudley Foulke
Garfield
Mr. Foulkes
Richmond Bugle Corps
Taft
Bryan
James A. Garfield
Foulke
Seth Low
New York City
Richmond Brick Co and Brown Appeal to Supreme Court
The Richmond Brick Company and Clarence Brown, plaintiffs in suits against the City of Richmond and city officials, have appealed Judge Fox's decision to the Supreme Court seeking to reduce assessments for public improvements.
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Richmond Brick Company
Clarence Brown
City of
Richmond
Judge Fox
Supreme Court
Busy October Term for Prosecuting Attorney Jessup
The October term will be busy with 150 civil cases including 82 divorces and 61 criminal cases docketed. A few criminal cases are of great importance, notably the embezzlement case of Alva Hunt and the case of George Gay.
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Jessup
Capes
Alva Hunt
George. Gay
Cain Granted Patent for Slip Box In Richmond
L. Cain of Richmond has been granted a patent for a slip box. The device aims to improve storage and organization in small workshops and offices.
Suit Filed Over Note For 460 Dollars In Circuit Court
Emma Ferguson sues Rose Hoshour and Samuel Hoshour in the circuit court seeking 460 dollars on a note and mortgage.
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Emma Ferguson
Rose
Samuel Hoshour
September Elopements and 32 Licenses Issued by County Clerk
Cupid was active in this county during September with numerous elopements and out-of-town weddings. County Clerk Penny issued 32 marriage licenses.
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Cupid
Executors Report Sale Confirmed in Hill Estate
Walter S. Commons as executor reported to Judge Fox that real estate in Centerville and bank stock were sold. The sales were confirmed.
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Walter S. Commons
Lloyd SK. Hill
Fox
Centerville
Richmond LETIN School Bulletin Issued by State Superintendent
The Letin school group in Richmond has received the first monthly bulletin for the school year issued by State Superintendent Cotten. The publication is interesting and includes an article on the school law as a prefatory piece.
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Letin
Ethers
Richmond
Cotten
Star Gazing Becomes High School Spotlight
The science club at the high school presents star gazing as a new stunt. Members of the chemistry and physics classes viewed constellations and northern lights under the direction of Prof. Lamar.
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Lamar
Thirty Gentle Club Meeting At Democratic Headquarters
The 20cent Bryyan and Kern club schedules a meeting tonight at the Democratic headquarters. Members are urged to attend as a special desire of the group.
Alpha Mu Kappa Elects Officers At High School
The Alpha Mu Kappa Sorority elected Abbie Shaef fer president and Marguerite Bush treasurer. The club will pursue domestic science under Miss Elsie Marshall's instruction.
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Alpha Mu Kappa Sorority
Abbie Shaeffer
Marguerite Bush
Elsie Marshall
Jury to Convene Monday at County Jail
Report notes a brief jury session scheduled for Monday at the county jail with expectations of no major cases to be heard. Attorneys and officials anticipate a short meeting due to lack of significant investigations.
Wires Cross on Seventh and Main Spark Small Street Fire
Feed wires of the street railway company crossed at Seventh and Main last night causing a small fire. Insulation burned off, the fire department responded and extinguished it. A wire finally broke, breaking the circuit and ending the trouble.
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Street Railway Company
Seventh and Main Street
September Building Permits Drop to Eleven Total
In September eleven building permits were issued, eight for repair or erection of frame residences and three for brick dwellings. The total value of permits amounts to 10 375 dollars.
Pythian Lodge Plans Winter Membership Drive
Coeur de Lion Lodge Knights of Pythias prepares to initiate six members at next Tuesday’s meeting. The group also schedules active canvassing to recruit new members this winter.
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Coeur de Lion Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Team Encouraged By Practice Win Ahead Of Season Opener
The football team felt buoyed by a favorable practice game against Earlham on Wednesday. Despite the college’s size and coaching, the showing sparks high hopes and a feverish crowd is expected for the season opener next Saturday on South Twenty third Street. Girls prepared banners and pennants for the event and cheering is planned when play starts.
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Earlham
South Twenty-third Street
Bryan returns to Lincoln for 24th wedding anniversary
William Jennings Bryan arrived in Lincoln after a monthlong campaign through the east, middle west, and northwest. He marked the twenty-fourth anniversary of his marriage with a family gathering, all relatives joining him in welcoming Seteshore.
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American Press Dispatch
Lincoln, Néb
William 3. Bryan
Lincoln
East
Middle West
Northwest
Seteshore
Prosecution Details Standard Oil Rebates in Rail Rates Hearing
In Chicago the government argues Standard Oil received rebates and secret concessions harming competitors. Henry Felton testified the company paid uniform rates, while the government contends railroads manipulated open rates to advantage Standard Oil. Lawyers Kellogg Morrison for the government and Miller Rosenthal for Standard Oil presented the case before Judge Ferris.
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Chicago
Standard Oil Company
Franklin Ferris
Federal
Henry E. Felton
Felton
Frank B. Kellogg
Charles 3. Morrison
United States
John S. Miller
Moritz Rosenthal
Ferris
Marriage License Granted in Cambridge City
Charles Allen and Grace Wilson of Cambridge City received a marriage license. The notice lists both parties and the location as Cambridge City.
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Charles Allen
Grace Wilson
Cambridge City
Cox Named Assistant Treasurer for Democratic National Committee
Dr John W Cox of New York appointed assistant treasurer of the Democratic national committee with headquarters in New York. He will assist Treasurer Ridder in campaign fund collection and is a close friend of Mr Bryan. W Rourke Cochran will stamp for Mr Bryan on Oct 12 and speak in Indiana New Jersey Maryland West Virginia and New York.
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New York
Mack
John W. Cox
Democratic National Committee
A. J. Doolin
Chicago
Cox
Bryan
Ridder
W. Rourke Cochran
Mr. Bryan
Indiana
Indiana publishes acts delayed by emergency clauses
Deputy Secretary of State Frank I. Grubbs said publishing the acts will likely finish in the latter part of the month. All measures with emergency clauses become law once signed by the Governor, except the local option bill and a mine bits use bill.
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Indianapolis
Frank I. Grubbs
WILL PURCHASE SILVER
The notice states a request to purchase silver material during a given period. No further concrete details such as quantities buyers or locations are provided in the fragment.
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Indiana VR
Prof. Scanlon
North Carolina
Ohio
Western
American Board of Foreign Missions
Board of Foreign Missions
African Industrial Mission
London
Francis Jenkins
Brotherhood of Man
Folger Wilson
Clarence Hadley
Walter B. Garver
Otto Krone
Charles St. Neal
Southland College
New England
Baltimore
Archbold
Hitch
Westcott Hote
C. F
Reiment
Denver Brown
Westcott
William Bailey
Watson
Marshall
Main Street
Ai. High School
OF the Interior
Pythian Lodge
W. J. Bryan
Oil Corporation
American Preas Dispat
Washington
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