25 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
1
A divorce granted to Mary Davis from Sherman Davis accuses heavy drinking and neglect. Mary testified he spent all money on booze while supporting four children and sewing for credit stores. The court recommended the divorce after evidence of intoxication and abandonment.
The Iwins of Cryspue Attacks schedule an annual program Sunday at 1 00 PM at Somfi North Shee Rantist church. A note mentions HAL Miwa and a barricade event near Lake pert ih the 7re Me OW A MeCerde. Mrs Hota Mis Jeferson Epps hosts the public rites with pipes.
Rev M Hobson returned from Castine Ohio where he assisted Rev G Powell in a revival. The meeting yielded conversions and accessions with two youths, a 14 year old girl and a 12 year old boy, joining the church.
Local forecast notes rain or snow with warmer Saturday and Sunday fair. In Indiana slightly colder in the north portion. Ohio shows warmer Saturday with possible rain or snow and Sunday fair with slight warming in the north.
Herbert Williams and his aunt, Mrs Frank Williams, were fined ten dollars each plus costs for alleged adultery after a domestic drama in the St Marys Auglaize County court. Frank Williams, a sheriff candidate, later paid the fines and took his wife back to start life anew in St Marys.
Frankfort Ky January 23 The senatorial deadlock settles into tiresome maneuvers as Democrats seek a path to elect a candidate. Another ballot will be taken Monday. Dr Andrew Draper notes literacy in New York higher than in several European nations.
Indianapolis reports a Democratic state committee meeting planned for January 30 at the Grand hotel to fix convention dates. Chairman Jackson met with Thomas Taggart and leaders, with rumors of an early convention to precede Republican timing and temperance focus. Samuel Rilst on of Lebanon is named by Taggart supporters as governor candidate. the group seeks swift action to nominate before rivals rally.
New York reports Lord Minto the governor general and viceroy states from Calcutta on January 24 that famine distress in India is not yet acute enough to appeal for aid. He expresses gratitude for generous offers and says a letter detailing needs will follow.
William E Blakely state factory inspector begins inspection of 200 theatres to ensure legal compliance. He arrives at the center and will survey local playhouses in Richmond with his deputy directing efforts nationwide.
At Bi College yesterday morning Prof Hodgin led a lecture with an engaging address by Mr Hindall on political economy. About twelve members were present in the class in a lively session.
Morris K Jessup, long known as a civic minded New Yorker, died Wednesday in New York City. He was esteemed for public spirited work and community involvement. The obituary notes his contributions to local causes and his dedication to public service.
Judge Fox ordered modification of last November's divorce ruling to suspend visitation until James Tull pays overdue child support. Tull testified he lost his job after the divorce and only recently gained work. He promised to pay all owed money, citing efforts to find employment and to quit smoking and drinking.
The Thaw defense moves to prove insanity as expert witnesses from Europe, including Dr. Albert Abrams and others, arrive at port aboard the Adriatic. Rog er, Omar and Hugh Herndon meet them and hasten them away. None would discuss the trial. Evelyn Thew gave an interview, saying women writers could not forgive her youth and that much is being done to save Tlarty.
Two Pennsylvania railroad section men, Patrick Con ler and John Eagan, were struck and killed by a passenger train near a jetty in Ohio this morning. The accident occurred as the workers were performing duties on the track.
A fragment notes that bargains are easy to locate when all items are classified in order on page seven classified advertisements. The line hints at organized listings and searchable categories in the newspaper’s classifieds.
Dr J E Weller reports on Wayne County dairies found dark poorly ventilated spaces with dirty udders and bellies, no cement floors and unwhitewashed stalls. He argues public demand for clean milk requires education of both the public and dairymen to improve practices and obtain safer milk.
New York on January 24 Mark Twain sailed for Bermuda to warm up as he battles laryngitis and will rest away from the city for a period. He said the trip is for his health.
At a Evansville meeting last night the whipping post concept from Judge J G Winfrey was endorsed. The group will write to Attorney General Bingham to learn if a whipping nest can be legally set up in Indiana and, if approved, erect one to punish wife beaters. The society includes leading city figures, with Mrs Louis Townsend and Rev Dr Reid Cross proposing the outreach.
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