28 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1908
Page
1
Witnesses describe a frightened eighteen year old Mrs DuBoise denying relatives pressured her to testify against Earl DuBoise and others accused in the murder of Lucy. Prosecutors pressed for truth while defense questioned influence and noted accomplices were released for lack of evidence.
Testimony from Mrs Di Boise and Ralph Duboise challenges earlier statements linking Earl Dutasse and Bert Duboise to the Lucy murder. She denies private communication with Dutasse and any involvement by Karl Duboise, while Ralph says his brother never spoke about the case. The article notes factions in Milton weighing family influence against supposed new leads and police pressure.
L Ert Slack of Indianapolis who was to address the Commercial Club tonight is sick and cannot attend. Ert Stack will speak on menses debts and taxes. Mr Slice, noted Democratic leader in the last Indiana legislature, was also ill. Knights Templar are especially invited to attend tonight’s meeting.
Washington January 28 William Jennings Bryan spent the day in the cloak room in conference with party leaders about policy on currency and other important legislation before Congress.
Indiana sees snow and rain turning warmer Tuesday night with fair and colder conditions Wednesday. Ohio forecasts snow Tuesday night followed by warmer and then colder conditions Wednesday.
In Anderson Indiana jurors swiftly find Shirley Doyle guilty of attempting to commit murder in the second degree. The March 9 incident left Lida Scott wounded in the throat as Doyle, paroled, allegedly attacked them during a buggy ride. The courtroom overflowed with spectators as the case drew intense community interest. Doyle’s defense depicted Miss Scott’s supposed actions, while neighbors reacted with anger at his prior criminal record and alleged motive.
The Tire of existe prison is bleak as no prisoner is incarcerated and the jail staff face dull days. Police claim the prohibition law, in effect since the year's start, has led to a dearth of arrests, with most recent incidents tied to offenses other than drunkenness or disorderly conduct.
A wireless message from Admiral Evans off the coast of Cuba was picked up at Point Loma California. Admiral Cowles confirms the message and believes it to be genuine.
A fierce Atlantic hurricane sweeps the coast causing extensive loss of life. Reports from steamers arriving at Delaware Capes speak of winds near one hundred miles an hour and waterspouts hundreds of feet high. Rescue crews struggle amid wrecks along the shore as the disaster unfolds in Philadelphia and Baltimore ports.
At a Monday night meeting the city council ordered its attorney to draft a petition to the Indian Rail Road Commission. The request seeks the Richland division of the Pennsylvania Railroad to stop two fast trains at Meyers Town. Residents of Meyers Town and nearby areas would gain convenience as current trains avoid the county seat. Traveling salesmen also face inconvenience due to the current schedule.
The reservations committee met to review attractions from Chantangua and lecture bureaus nationwide but made no decision. Next meeting will be called by the chairman and likely held soon to prepare a program that promises the season's most attractive offering.
The Beauview dance scheduled for last Saturday night at the Bealview pavilion was postponed. The committee will arrange a new date soon at the Pythian temple.
Grace Robie has been sent home since Christmas and is slowly improving with recovery now assured.
Fragmentary report notes a revival service at Bethel A M E Church with mentions of speakers and attendees. The text is garbled, but references to a gathering of young men and religious activities in a Washington area theater emerge amid the partial read.
Local police believe Earl Martin and Lon Hoyt escaped from Marion county jail Indianapolis and spent last night in the city building basement. Fire chief Sivex noted two men matching the suspects were found, with authorities pursuing a scent toward railroad yards. Martin had appendicitis and faces charges of petit larceny.
Petersbore Indiana January 2 The local papers advertised fifty two bachelors as leap year propositions for maidens and widows of Pike County. Yesterday ten bachelors had received leap year proposals but none was accepted. The recipients said the market was too strict to allow marriage.
The note urges readers to modernize beyond candles and gas or electricity and to follow current practice of advertising through Palladium Classified Advertisements offering far better reach at higher cost.
City Clerk Jobe F. Taggart was fined ten dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness while on duty. The incident, described as the first in years for a local court, prompted discussion of possible council action and a second apology from Taggart, with no statement from officials yet.
Judge Joseph Glediber of the Delam GountS ele euL will soon decide the legality of a statute allowing county commissioners to construct a free gravel road up to three miles with the township paying the cost. The case, appealed from the events commissioners court, could go to the state supreme court. Similar petitions in Delaware county and other Indian counties await Judge Leffler's ruling as county commissioners delay road petitions.
There was much interest in the revival meeting at Grace M. E. church last night. Services are scheduled again this evening at Ta. The occupant of the top floor office at No. Ta Park Row, New York, estimates commuting 129 miles per year to the crew Ltor.
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