Indiana Yearly Meeting Ends Free Printing of Minutes
The eighty eighth session of the Indiana Yearly Meeting adjourned after reports from committees on minutes printing and divorce legislation. Six thousand copies of the 1808 minutes were printed free, with a plan to print four thousand next year for ten cents each. Delegates to the State W C T U convention and to the Hicksite Friends conference were announced, and appointments made for various committees and delegates. The session also discussed temperance work, aid for a new school in Mexico, and recognition for the recording clerk’s labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
London
Dublin
Nicholson Printing Company
Committee On
Cyrus W. Hodgin
Frank C. Stanley
F. C. Stanley
Anti-Saloon League
Episcopal Church
Ohio
Bedford
Daisy Barr
Ida Parker
Conference of
Hicksite Friends
Winona Lake
Charles E. Hiatt
Alice W. Hunt
Bible Institute
Thomas F. Moorman
Daisy Parr
Indiana Yearly Meeting
National Convention of Charities and Corrections
Jacob Baker
Ohio Yearly Meeting
Mexico
Plan to formalize conduct of Friends meetings aired
The vacancy on the Board of the Africa Industrial Mission drew comment as John Kendall of Western Yearly Meeting described a plan from that Yearly Meeting to set a definite form for conducting Friends business meetings.
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Africa Industrial Mission
Samuel Dickinson
John Kendall
Western Yearly Meeting
Yearly Meeting
Eagles Banquet After Parade At Wayne Lodge
Wayne Aerie of Eagles hosts a banquet in its lodge rooms after the Fantistic and Fraternal Parade. Members and visiting members will be honored as the order participates in the parade and hopes to win the prize.
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Wayne Aerie of
Eagles
Funeral services for Prof Cyrus W Hodgin at Earlham College
The funeral will be held in the Earlham College chapel at 2 30 pm led by Pref Robert L Kelly and Rev Harry Keates. The body will lie in state in Lindley Hall from 12 30 pm until the service with the casket closed at 2 30 pm. Interment will follow at Harlham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus W. Hodgin
Earlham College
Robert L. Kelly
Harry Keates
Lindley Hall
Harlham
Democrats hold Center township convention nominations
The Democrats of Center township convened yesterday and named James Harris for Trustee, Andrew Trent for Assessor, and Lewis O. Morris, Gilbert Morgan, and Robert Black to the Advisory Board.
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Center Township
James Harris
Andrew Trent
Lewis O. Morris
Gilbert Morgan
Robert Black
Democratic nominee Lamb campaigns actively for eastern district
Thomas J. Lamb, the Democratic nominee for county commissioner eastern district, conducts an energetic canvass aided by his wide stock buyer network. His full announcement appears in The News.
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Thomas J. Lamb
Lamb
Auditors seek funds to refund Dow tax in dry counties
In Wellston Ohio on Oct 5 auditors across 19 dry counties face a funding dilemma to refund unused Dow tax payments by saloonkeepers. Jackson County auditor quits and sends the issue to Columbus lawmakers as a saloon operator warns of possible lawsuits for nonpayment.
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Wellston
Ohio
Jackson County
Columbus
Earlham Coach Launches Calendar Fundraiser
Coach Vail of Earlham College has created a fundraising calendar featuring Earlham buildings and athletic teams. Priced at $1, the calendar aims to boost the Athletic Association finances while serving as a lasting souvenir for students.
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Vail
Earlham College
Athletic Association
Earlham
State Case Against An De
A formal state case proceeds against An De in the court system. Details remain sparse but the action seeks lawful remedy under applicable statutes and includes standard procedural steps and filings.
Local Police Meet Resistance in Prostitution Probe
Clarence Lamberson aided police by signaling the affair. The girl will not be charged with prostitution due to lack of evidence. Officers were blocked by Pardo who refused entry, mistakenly thinking them burglars, forcing them to enter via a window.
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Ing Clarence Lamberson
Pardo
Hog shipment near Richmond tops county market
Thomas Trouse delivered 86 hogs weighing about 240 pounds each one mile south of Richmond on the Liberty Pike. Shurley and Gaar bought them at seven dollars per hundred on an eastern brokerage order, yielding Trouse a total of 1444.80 dollars for the day.
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Thomas Trouse
Richmond
Liberty Pike
Shurley & Gaar
Trouse
Bonds Set at October Term Court Opening
Judge Fox fixed bail for misdemeanors at 100 dollars and malicious misdemeanors at 300 dollars. Grand larceny and related offenses valued at 100 dollars or less carry 500 dollars bond, while amounts over 100 and under 500 demand 1,000 dollars. Other bailable offenses default to 2,000 dollars unless set by another court. Indiana statutes set bond amounts. judge may exercise discretion on release.
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Fox
Indiana
Young Men's Business Club Urges Festival Decor and Leaf Burning Ban
The Young Men's Business Club calls for festive decoration by all and especially businesses while the festival is underway. It also requests that leaves not be burned during the event to avoid nuisance smoke and maintain pleasant conditions.
Postmasters to Meet in Sixth District Sessions
This morning at ten o clock begins the semi annual meeting of the postmasters of the Sixth congressional district in the Commercial Club rooms. The meeting will last all day. The program opens with an address of welcome by J A Spekenhier Richmond and a response by Bennett M Grove Liberty. Numerous discussions will follow.
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Sixth Congressional District
Commercial Club Rooms
J. A. Spekenhier
Richmond
Bennett M. Grove
Liberty
Haler Fined and Jailed for Court Contempt
Florence Haler was arrested Sunday for contempt of court and yesterday fined $1 and sentenced to 10 days in jail to enforce court respect. The defendant smiled as he was led back to prison after the ruling. Judge Converse pressed the case of Charles Muth versus the defendant, who claimed a telegram from Ohio relatives said his mother was dying, a claim deemed insufficient. The judge noted the defendant had both home and office telephones and ended the case.
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Florence Haler
Haler
Converse
Charles Muth
Ohio
Fall Festival 10 Opens With Parade and Exhibits
Veterans of the Fall Festival week describe preparations and a treasury of 3795 dollars with plans for 300 to 400 more. Exhibits include 300 horse entries, hogs, vegetables, fruits, tobacco and more. The agricultural parade leads city officials en route to Main Street, with horses shown on North Tenth Street and a grand parade to follow.
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Main Street
Sixteenth A
Seventh Street
Tenth Street
Young Men’s Business Association
North Tenth Street
South Fifth
George Staubach
Watson P. O’neal
B. B. Johnson
Board of Works
Schillinger
Greensfork
Dayton
Merchants Keep Shops Open for Fall Festival Night
Local business men decide not to close in the evening during the Fall Festival. They will stay open to welcome visitors and boost activity, arguing the festival draws the largest crowds at night.
Ministers Refuse to Back Watson in Richmond Politics
Richmond ministers reject claims they back the Republican party or Gov Watson. At a Ministerial Association meeting a letter from Gov Hanly urging support for Republicans was read but no action was taken and ministers refuse to join the political trap.
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Richmond
Republican Party
Watson
Ministerial Association
RK. J. Wade
Hanly
Saloonist George Muey Pleads Guilty in City Court
George Muey a South Fifth Street saloon operator pleaded guilty through attorney Ray K. Shiveley to selling two pints of beer and one blackberry wine bottle to Charles Ernest on a Sunday afternoon. The first offense prompted a $10 fine plus costs, paid in court.
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George Muey
South Fifth Street
Ray K. Shiveley
Charles Ernest
Earlham Football Practice Sets Ups Game with Purdue
The Earlham squad held a spirited evening workout focusing on punt returns dummy work forward passes and signals. Scrimmage was skipped due to post Saturday soreness with practice to intensify ahead of the Purdue game next Saturday.
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Earlham
Vail
Purdue
Heaton Earns Dormitory Charge at Earlham College
John Heaton, an Earlham College student, has finally obtained a ycom in the dormitory and will oversee that department. Heaton is invaluable, having trained athletes and cared for them when injured, and works without expectation of compensation.
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John Heaton
Earlham College
Ycom
Heaton
Intoxication Arrest Ends With Fine and Costs
Charles Via was arrested Saturday night for public intoxication and fined $1 along with costs. The report notes he went down during the incident.
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Charles’. Via
Bryan Denial Reported by William J Bryan Interview
In an interview released by William J Bryan the candidate denies allegations circulating, stating he has not engaged in the alleged conduct. The denials come amid scrutiny in Fairview Nebraska with attention from local residents and press.
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Fairview
Lincoln, Neb
William. J. Bryan
Anti-Saloon League Invitation Extended by Ministerial Association
The Ministerial Association has extended an invitation to the State An to participate in anti saloon league activities. The article notes collaboration between religious leaders and reform groups toward temperance goals.
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Ministerial Association
Hodgin to Attend Funeral at Earlham Chapel
W Hodgin and will attend his funeral at Earlham chapel today in a body.
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W. Hodgin
Earlham Chapel
Judge Macy Rules in Hill vs Terre Haute Traction Case
Judge Macy of Randolph circuit court rules in favor of plaintiff George H. Hill against Terre Haute Indianapolis and Hastern Tractions. The decision voids Richmond city franchise to build a freight line through Glen Miller, finds Hill lacks special interest, enjoins as taxpayer, and cites his delay in bringing injunctive action.
Freeman to preside in judge Converse's absence
Judge Converse leaves for Indianapolis to attend Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge sessions. Perry J. Freeman will serve as presiding officer during Converse's absence.
Europe weighs conference as Bulgaria proclaims independence
Paris reports France Britain Russia and possibly Italy ready to act in unison to preserve peace and summon the Berlin treaty signers to diplomatically handle the crisis. Bulgaria declares independence at Tirnovo with Prince Ferdinand present as Turkey suspects Germany Austria backing the move to weaken the Karmil ministry.
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Paris
France
Bulgaria
Pinchon
Great Britain
Russia
Italy
Sofia
Turkey
Tirnovo
Ferdinand
Constantinople
Austria
Germany
Karmil
Bulgaria Mobilizes and Seeks Armament as Independence Proclaimed
The report states both armies are quietly and swiftly mobilizing near borders while Bulgaria buys munitions and horses in large quantities. The declaration of Bulgarian independence includes Roumelia, and Prince Ferdinand assumes the title of czar.
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Bulgaria
Roumelia
Ferdinand
France seeks mediation as Bulgaria proclaims independence
Paris reports France plans mediation to avert war between Turkey and Bulgaria after Prince Ferdinand proclaims Bulgarian independence. Bulgaria mobilizes cavalry while Turkey resists, and European powers weigh risks to Ottoman constitutional reform. Washington says the United States remains a looker on, not bound by Berlin treaties.
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Paris
France
Turkey
Bulgaria
Pichon
Ferdinand
Tirnovo
Roumelia
Sam
Washington
Balkans
Berlin
United States
Europe moves to avert conflict over Bulgaria
London reports Turkey shows no warlike stance and will likely summon a powers conference on Bulgaria's independence. Indications from European capitals suggest the powers will intervene to prevent hostilities in the Near East as chancelleries seek a modus vivendi to maintain peace.
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London
Turkey
Bulgaria
Europe
Near East
Germany backs mediation proposals amid Balkan crisis
Berlin reports that Germany endorses mediatory proposals from Great Britain and the Turks. The Bulgarian proclamation worsens the situation, and with the sultan’s stance pending, Germany cannot forecast its next move but will not pressure Constantinople to sway the Porte’s decisions.
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Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
Constantinople
Russia to seek congress for Berlin treaty revision
St. Petersburg reports that Russia will propose a general congress of the powers to revise the Berlin treaty following Bulgaria’s independence proclamation. Moscow also believes Austria Hungary is near annexing Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Bosnia and Herzgovina
Austria-Hungary
Defense testimony before Ferris on Standard Oil rate case
Testimony for the defense resumed before Judge Franklin Ferris in Chicago as Henry B. Felton of Union Tank Line and Standard Oil officials pressed questions on railroad rates. The session covered rates among northern producers to southeastern and Mississippi valley points with attention to Parkerburg West Virginia and Marietta Ohio routes alleged to show discrimination in favor of the oil company.
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Té&ken
Dieserve Oorene
Chicago
Standard
Pranklin Ferris
Henry B. Felton
Union Tank Line
Mississippi
Parkersburg
W. Va
Marietta
Noutheastern
Richmond Indiana Considers Temporary Loan Over Budget Dispute
The Richmond Indiana city council debates a 1909 budget with a $4,000 Reid Memorial Hospitals appropriation and a proposed $25,000 bond issue to cover a shortfall. Mayor Schillinger may veto or delay signing the ordinance, with ten days to act.
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Schillinger
Reid Hospital
Finance Committee
Richmond
Ind
Indiana
Board of Works
Reid Memorial
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Schreckenhaust
Ande
Judge Fox
Young Men’s Business Club
Sea Committees
North Eighth
Harris
Cambridge Citty
the Glen
Miller
Jim Watson
Muey
Bryan
American Press Dispatch
Macy
Freeman
Varna
Balkan
Conference of Powers
Sinith
Engebert
Deuker
Webster Parry
Police Department
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