Wayne Repudiated Candidate and Lost the Battle
Local counties shifted support after urgent appeals to stay with minister. Barnard won as smaller counties stayed loyal. Stivers of Union County quit the race followed by Hough Campbell and Moore.
10 Apr 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1908
Page
1
Local counties shifted support after urgent appeals to stay with minister. Barnard won as smaller counties stayed loyal. Stivers of Union County quit the race followed by Hough Campbell and Moore.
In a Shelbyville convention Wayne county repudiated its candidate Rev. J. O. Campbell, aiding W. O. Barnard’s landslide win for the Sixth District congressional nomination. Davidson withdrew late as unions and counties shifted, with Hancock, Fayette, and Union counties supporting Campbell then breaking, while Franklin and Shelby shifted to Barnard. The hall surged with pace as ballots shattered records and finally Barnard secured the nomination despite Wayne county’s nonparticipation.
Louisville will move the Kentucky Drill plant of the American Seeding Machine Company to Richmond by May 1, expanding the local operation to become the company’s largest U S plant. W G Munn will retire as manager. A H Rice Edward Christman and EB Cureton will relocate to Richmond. The Louisville factory, originated as Munn Co and Brennan Co before joining American Seeding, has grown with new buildings and equipment amid phased workforce changes.
London April 10. A gas explosion in a Somersetshire coal mine today kills twelve workers and injures many more as rescuers race to reach survivors. The blast, felt for miles, triggered urgent rescue efforts.
In Indiana showers and warmer Friday night. Saturday fair. In Ohio showers Friday night, warmer. Saturday generally fair.
New York reports describe Frederick Pinney Earle and his wife Julia Kuttner arriving by ship from Naples amid jeers and hisses in Monroe. Reporters say Earle struck a reporter in Naples and crowds in Monroe showed hostility after his marriage plan. Local villagers note past threats when Earle hinted at divorce and remarriage.
Tenants of the ruined Colonial block search for new offices and stores on Main Street as they plan reoccupying quarters. Firemen suffer smoke and heat injuries, Chief Miller still affected, and insurance expected to cover most losses.
New York reports a deadly tenement fire on Pitt Street early this morning killing four year old William Chesner and three year old Solomon Chesner. A number of residents were injured and twelve families were displaced by the blaze.
Ten people were hurt in a trolley collision in Brooklyn this morning, three seriously, in a New York incident dated April 10.
Richmond plans a new 600 seat theatre on Main and Tenth streets by vaudeville impresario Mr Murray. The 60 foot frontage near the southeast corner will house a three story building with two main business rooms on Main Street and a commodious rear lobby. The project includes two upper floor flats and exits that meet fire regulations, with completion aimed for early fall.
The message states the telephone serves as a willing tool to bring classified ads to the Palladiur office. It mentions phone number 1121 and a reference to 21 Old, implying contact details for ad placement.
Washington reports post office confiscated letters to the president and cabinet from Paterson and surrounding area. Authorities warn of potential attacks tied to antiarchy efforts and suppression of an anarchist paper. Postmaster General Geo. Le Meyer receives guard detail with Secret Service due to direct threats.
Akron police report an insane prisoner named Joseph Prssonian set fire to his padded cell in the county jail this morning. Sheriff Stein and two deputies were seriously burned while rescuing him. Wessonians clothing van burned off. He is dying of injuries in a hospital. Several prisoners were overcome by smoke before flames were extinguished.
In Warne circuit court Maria Smith vs. John T Vaughan moves for access to handwritten love letters and cards as evidence. Attorneys argue venue change expired and trial likely Monday. letters reportedly reveal altered marriage promises and other intimate details.
A dynamite bomb exploded in front of H. B. Daase’s store in Chicago, shattering windows as authorities report Black Hand involvement. Daase had received blackmail letters prior to the attack.
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