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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1908
Page
8
In Pushsville Indiana on June an African American man identified as Leslie Bundrant will not face hanging after his retrial for the murder of Charles Coleman. The case details and jurisdiction remain in question as the proceedings proceed without a death sentence at this time.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes Bundrant, initially given a life sentence after pleading guilty, faced a hung jury. A new trial led to a second degree murder plea and a reportedly satisfied verdict, amid context of a brutal historical case and reactions from a teacher and scholar.
Saratoga New York June 5 Mae O Reilly alive and well in village denying murder linked to Gunness case. In Laporte Indiana officials and locals say the Gunness mystery will be probed fully with adequate funding. Police report a Belgian inquiry about a possible Gunness victim and a missing brother has surfaced.
Petersburg Indiana June 5 trustees of Cumberland Presbyterian seek possession of former church property valued at 15000 after merger with Main Street Presbyterian. Opposing Cumberland Presbyterians demand immediate possession contends deed by Cumberland board invalid. If refused, case goes to circuit court then potentially to the supreme court. Teacher joke ends item.
Richmond’s Emmons Tailoring Co for seven years has sold fine suits at 15 and 18 dollars, with many city men obtaining custom outfits. The shop now showcases the largest stock yet, boasting over 600 spring styling options and lower prices than years past.
Mrs Charles Swain returns from Columbis Ohio and Miss Hazel Brooks visits from Fountain City. Price's advertises Grape Juice salted almonds pecans and seven flavors of Lee Cream. Residents including Mr Kerling of Indianapolis and Miss Minnie Huston visit, with others returning from Liberty Lyric area and Payton Ohio. Local stores host sales and exchanges on Main Street.
Mexico City on June 5 reports a cloudburst in Juananea causing twenty deaths and $20,000 in property damage. A main tunnel is flooded and rescue operations are underway amid widespread damage and uncertainty.
Muncie Indiana council approves $1000 to hire an architect to design plans and specifications for a new city building to replace the old, outmoded structure. June 5.
Val Fitzpatrick, vice grand master of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, ordered all switchmen and brakemen on the Nashville Chattanooga and St. Louis line to strike immediately. He sent a telegram to President Thomas requesting a prompt reply, and, lacking one, issued the strike order.
A lively note touts Our Pie individual packets containing ingredients for two Cocoanut Custard pies. It warns that soggy, poorly made pie spoils meals and digestion and urges readers to order custard mix in lemon chocolate or custard flavors, priced at 10 cents per package.
Dr. J. P. D. John, renowned educator lecturer and preacher, will preach Sunday morning at the First M. E. church. The congregation expects a rare treat from the noted speaker.
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