21 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1908
Page
1
Deaker proposes amendment to pole ordinance arguing impracticability of trenching alleys for wires. Councilman Von Pein urges city action to prevent placing wires underground, challenging Bell Co. and pushing for underground solutions.
Fears rise of higher rates if Bell buys Home Telephone, while council debates a sweeping ordinance to remove Main Street poles. Denker leads the push for uniform rules, proposing conduit removal, steel or iron poles, and regulated wires with city fees. Debate references old crises and the need to protect fire safety and service.
A city council debated a proposed benefit fund for a hero tied to recent fire service expenses. Some members feared funding would create future embarrassments, while others viewed Riley’s case as ordinary and supported aiding the fire department pension or relief needs.
Thomas Davidson of Greensburg Republican nominee hopeful for congress in the Sixth district visited Richmond to rally support, greeting citizens and detailing his candidacy. His brother in law James S. Zoller is a former Richmond booster. Senator BE Moore of Connersville arrives to canvass Wayne county as the field firms up.
Indianapolis January 21 The annual report of State Treasurer Haley to Governor Hanly was made today. It shows that the balance on hand in the Treasury September 20 1907 was slow as assay. The net reports for the year were 4 741 025 29. Mistrs eients for the same period 11 181 -
Ed Wit charged with drunkenness after breaching a pledge to abstain and turn earnings to his wife. Investigations show he spent wages on booze while a previous pledge was supposed to protect his family. The case, tied to past similar charges against Hiatt, was continued until today.
Josie Bond, a noted Wayne County offender, set a new record by ten hours of arrest, escape, surrender, and release on good behavior. She and Mrs Bowder, awaiting a sentence, were housed in a jail corridor while Bond repeatedly escaped a city home, then returned to police custody. Bond vows to avoid further trouble as Judge Converse notes potential reimprisonment if she errs again.
San Francisco report says Abraham Ruef faces a speedy hearing on one of 17 indictments tied to graft cases. Prosecution indicates Ruef will be tried first, with a potential postponement of other witnesses to place Ruef on trial before Pat Callonn and the United Tad way leadership amid the political graft probe.
Richmond Commercial club and South Side Improvement Association urged city action against billboard boards tied to the Thunder Helio plant dispute. The South Side sought removal or sharper regulation while the council studies a local opinion. No ownership clarity exists for many boards on private property.
Ohio forecast calls for fair and warmer conditions. Hicks predicts rain snow and sleet from the 24th to 27th, followed by colder weather. The month ends with a return to a regular storm period.
Harrisburg, Ma. Two dozen defendants face a key pretrial hearing over the alleged capitol grafters conspiracy. The judges weigh whether the cases should proceed to trial and consider posturing on grounds of safety and procedural validity. Names include Sipe and McCareal in Johnsown contexts, with debate on charges and future dates.
Republican headquarters to be opened in this city likely at the Masonic Temple. Resolutions drawn up outline candidate approval process as the election race heats up.
The executive committee of the Republican county central committee adopted a resolution permitting candidates to hire carriages or vehicles to carry voters to polls while forbidding drivers from receiving pay. It also scheduled candidates for county ballot placement and set HQ details amid changes to polling due to a new location in Wayne Township and a troubling precinct 3 inconvenience.
Rio Janeiro reports officers of the American fleet praise Brazilian police for preventing an anarchist plot. Sailors enjoy entertainments as authorities search Rio de Janeiro Petropolis Sao Paulo and other cities for organizer Jean Pedder. The force keeps up patrols while refusing to release details of the investigation.
Delegates from Indiana gather in Indianola to attend the waterways convention of the Indiana branch of the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. Washington watchers expect the first in a series of state meetings to spark support for national waterways improvements and influence upcoming deliberations.
In New York the January flow to Europe shows a sharp rise over the previous month and last year. Reports indicate widespread arrests at several sites, with authorities noting heightened migration pressure and uneven conditions across regions.
St. Petersburg January 21 The news dispatches here report growing attention to the movement of the American battleship fleet to the Pacific. They declare Japan is accumulating bullet stores and military supplies and is making all other preparations for war.
Millersburg January 21 The second trial of Ben Dickerson alleged to have murdered Kate Hughes began here today. He is charged with strangling Hughes and placing her in a tree with the neck entangled in a limb to fake an accidental death when she was alive.
Louis BL Feltman, animal undertaker and Charharty superintendent, reports a busy year ending January 1. The department handled 562 animals and processed 4.04 percent yards of wet garbage and 688 yards of dry garbage, with total costs cited.
Kendallville Ind January 21 James Merriweather chief clerk in the Superintendent's office of the Go Ro & 1 Railroad at Fort Wayne was burned to death yesterday afternoon when a gasoline stove exploded at a Rome City summer cottage as he prepared a pot of water to refill.
A damaged or unreadable local notice describes coal dust issues from a railroad switch at South Fourth and E Streets. The fragmentary text mentions odor, exposure, and potential health concerns for nearby residents, with unclear timeline and responsible party.
Page seven marketplace notice invites readers to place ads in the Palladium Classifieds for selling a house, lot, or any item. It highlights half a cent per word as the rate and urges reading today’s Disassembled Advertisements for details.
Evelyn White testifies that Thaw was kind and thoughtful while the verbal lash sparkles in court. The vehement prosecutor lashes as Jerome depicts a brutal life with chilling portraits. Thaw smiles as his wife recounts her story, while the defendant shows indifference to his own importance.
Evelyn Nesbit Thaw resumes her testimony in the Harry Kendall Thaw case as prosecutor Jerome conducts a harsh cross examination. Nesbit recalls Europe and Paris, denies claims of abuse, and Thaw sits unmoved as details unfold, with Jerome pressing for dramatic responses and public sentiment. The article notes Thaw’s apparent indifference while Nesbit faces scrutiny.
Borough authorities and Berky County coroner plan dual investigations into the theater fire that killed victims. One inquiry will be by borough officials, the other by Coroner Strasser, with sessions set for next week.
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