Vast Throng Attends Republican Convention Keynote
Thousands fill Convention Hall as Congress man Jesse Overstreet delivers an optimistic keynote speech amid cheers from an interested audience.
01 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1908
Page
1
Thousands fill Convention Hall as Congress man Jesse Overstreet delivers an optimistic keynote speech amid cheers from an interested audience.
The report notes a solid Republican platform with strong local support yet lingering objections to a temperance clause among party workers. It denounces corruption and opposes corporate political contributions. Charles W. Miller and Taylor are said to conspire to arrange a fight though they trade sharp words in public.
Indianapolis April 1 The Indiana Republican convention opened in Tomlinson Hall with Overstreet delivering the keynote before a crowd of thousands. Delegates and spectators filled the hall as decorations and banners praised party leaders Roosevelt Fairbanks Bever Hemenway and Hanly. Governor candidates and state officers were present, with Goodrich presiding as state chairman.
Thousands of Bituminous coal miners idle as 250,000 picks drop last night until a new wage scale is agreed. T. L. Lewis assumes control as President Mitchell steps down and W. B. Wilson retires. International officers host a banquet as district talks begin.
Tiffin Ohio April 1 A posse is ready to search the woods east of town this afternoon for William Huffman who killed Policeman Sweeney. Police have also been notified that a man answering Huffman description is in Waterton Ind
Boston dispatch reports Governor Guild has suffered a relapse and is not feeling well today. The April update notes he remains under medical care and his condition requires observation.
Judge H C Fox of the Wayne circuit court said a decision on the demurrer in the case Charters v. Wayne County and City of Richmond will come within a few days. The dispute centers on whether the city can be made a party to the defense and if Charters is owed for listing property and adding value to the tax duplicate.
Washington April 1 Frank Vin Lane an interstate commerce commissioner comments on the railroad situation. He cites James J Wilt and notes a year ago Hill said railroads could handle business without costly improvements. Now cries of bow wow arise as receipts exceed those of the last campaign. Lane predicts a car shortage by October.
New York April 1 The visitors gallery of the consolidated stock exchange was closed today after police warned an anarchist attack had been planned against exchange members prompting security measures.
In New York on April 1 the charges of defamation of Roosevelt against Chancellor Day of Syracuse University, brought by Gen. Cooke of Brandon Vermont, were unanimously dismissed by the New York Methodist Episcopal conference. The charges were declared vidicalous.
At the Hammierstein opera house site in Philadelphia a race riot drew about a thousand participants. One man was shot and scores injured by missiles as Italians were accused of bidding too low and other laborers attacked them. Police reserves restored order.
The forecast notes rain across Indiana and Ohio Wednesday night followed by a fair Thursday. Local pattern shows cooling trends and light winds. Schools and outdoor plans may be affected by showers.
Washington April 1 The State Department records on the Venezuela dispute with Castro reveal demands for arbitration and evasions by Castro. The Administration seeks Congress approval for higher duties on Venezuelan imports, with potential port closures or a blockade to force compliance. Major exports include coffee and asphalt, central to the tensions, with developments awaited before week’s end.
A group of six or more men created a sensation last night by declaring they would oppose the congressman from the sixth district and vote for whom they pleased. The episode shows friction within the Wayne delegation and signals possible shifts in support ahead of upcoming votes.
International pianist Ignace Paderewski and his wife arrived in a private car for a U S tour stop after concert at Zanesville Ohio Tonight he plays at the Coliseum with a Pittsburg date tomorrow In interviews he praises American music lovers noting a rising appreciation and over 100 recitals since last October The couple travels with a large suite and enjoys a cordial press reception Madame Paderewski is a former Polish countess.
New York April 1 It is reported on Wall Street that the Erie railroad will be saved from receivership due to an anticipated stock advance. The company is expected to announce financing plans tomorrow confirming the relief.
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Wayne county delegates rally for Miller and Watson clash is seen as unresolved. Rumors state if Watson and Miller deadlock, Hugh T. Miller may become governor nominee as a compromise. Wayne county’s delegation signals strong support for Watson, with internal divisions and fervent campaigning observed at Claypool Hotel.
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