Courthouse Crowd Hears Orchard Admit Steunenberg Murder
A Boise courtroom crowd heard Orchard’s cross examination as he admitted the murder of Frank Steunenberg by an infernal machine. He testified Haywood plotted the crime with Moyer Pettibone and himself, and he killed Steunenberg after a failed attempt with Jack Simpkins. He also detailed eighteen murders and confessed various other crimes and bigamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orchard
William D. Haywood
Frank Steunenberg
Steunenberg
Haywood
Moyer
Pettibone
Jack Simpkins
Peabody
Goddard
Judge Gabbert
Sherman Bell
D. H. Moffat
Frank Herne
Ontario
British Columbia
Hattie Simpson
Cripple Creek
Weather Prophecy for Indiana and Ohio Saturday
The Weather Prophet reports Indiana will be fair and warmer with increasing east winds. In Ohio showers are likely Saturday with variable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Ohio
Circulation Statement for Thursday June 6
The notice shows total circulation 7,201 and net 6,996 for Thursday June 6. It lists largest city, county, rural route and paid circulation figures without additional context.
Richmond Art Exhibit Grows Influence Across Indiana
The Richmond Art association prepares its Garfield school exhibit opening Tuesday night with a large display of twenty local works. Mrs. M. F. Johnston leads a movement that has inspired other Indiana cities, including Vincennes, to form similar groups. Local artists J. E. Bundy F. J. Girardin Anna Newman A. W. Gregg Elwood Morris M. F. Nordyke contribute pieces as hanging progresses, with electric lighting planned to enhance the display and prizes anticipated for exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Art Association
Garfield School
Indiana
Richmond
Middle West
M. F. Johnston
Johnston
Vincennes
Ind
J. E. Bundy
F. J. Girardin
Anna Newman
A. W. Gregg
Elwood Morris
M. F. Nordyke
Richmond Association
Gar
Dublin Woman Undergoes Cancer Operation In Richmond
Mrs Christopher Morris of Dublin underwent a cancer operation in Richmond this week and recovered well with a good outcome reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Morris
Dublin
Richmond
Fairview Civic League Reports Progress on Ward Division
A large turnout at the Fairview school house for a regular session shows members jubilant over progress in ward division. Attendees hear favorable talk from a railroad attorney on the Second Street matter. After business, ladies served refreshments and offered a musical program. Next meeting set for June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairview
League
Averted Coal Strike in Indiana After Talks
Terre Haute Indiana June 7 after an all day session the joint body of mine workers and operators of Indiana agreed on all differences and the threatened strike by 4000 to 5000 miners was averted notices had been sent to men in sixteen mines owned by five companies to strike Saturday but today they were told there will be no strike
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Stork Visits Swedish Royal Family
Stockholm June 7 Princess Margaret wife of Prince Adolphus of Sweden gave birth to a son today in the royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stork
Stockholm
Margaret
Prince Adolphus of
Sweden
Green's condition remains critical after high dive accident
Cambridge City Indiana June 7 R S Green the young man badly injured Wednesday night in smoking the high dive by an upright giving way is reported slightly improved but still critical from a ruptured artery in the stomach. Doctors say recovery will be lengthy and it is unlikely he will attempt the feat again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge City
Ind
R. S. Green
Laway
Green
John Harper Dies After Long Railroad Career
John Harper, a Columbus resident and longtime conductor on the Indianapolis division, died at his home from paralysis. He served over forty years guiding trains between Columbus and Indianapolis via Richmond and was well known among local railroad workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
John Harper
Indianapolis
Columbus
Richmond
Harper
Classified Advertisements of Richmond and Vicinity
Our half cent per word classified ads offer to sell your house or farm rent rooms obtain boarders sell household articles obtain household help or find a situation locate owners of found items and more Read page six to read today's classified advertisements for Richmond and vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond and Vicinity
Speedy justice given to Mary Lou Doty in theft case
Mary Low Doty colored was arrested in Richmond for stealing a gold watch and a pair of shoes from W P Arbill of Winchester Kentucky. She confessed after a letter from Azbill described the missing items. She pleaded guilty to petit larceny, paid a $10 fine plus costs, and received ten days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Low Doty
W. P. Arbill
Winchester
Azbill
Mary Lou Doty
Mary Lou
Richmond
Azbili
Chief Bailey
Bundy
Doty
Wierhake
Ios
Charles Rogers
Arbill
Poace
Converse
Beallview Addition Goes On The Market
The South Side Improvement Association prepares for the Pearlview addition opening next Thursday with Indianapolis promoters arriving Monday to set the project in first class condition. Sixteen workers place street markers as hopeful buyers anticipate unprecedented lot sales due to location. The association focused energy there, turning aside factory site offers as too costly to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Improvement Association
Pearlview
Indianapolis
Beauview
South Side Association
Rhodius Declared Insane in Indianapolis Case
Lebanon Ind June 7 George Rhodius an Indianapolis millionaire was declared insane by Judge Art man. James B. Berrrham of Indianapolis was appointed guardian. The judge said Rhodius believes he married Elma Dare dive keeper of the result of a conspiracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
George Rhodius
Indianapolis
Art
James B. Berrrham
Rhodius
Elma Dare
Conferring of First Rank Delayed at Talalodge Meeting
The Talalodge Knights of Pytifaix met Thursday in regular session but nothing of import was transferred. Conferring of the first rank on two candidates was deferred until next Thursday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talalodge
Knights of Pytifaix
Elza Stevenson Thanks Backers After Contest
Elza Stevenson expresses gratitude to friends who helped win the recent contest. She notes children collecting coupons and subscriptions and older supporters contributing financially to subscriptions, calling the memory warmly memorable and interwoven with personal pleasure. Yours sincerely, Elza Stevenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Eaker Palladium and Sun-Telegram
Jamestown Tepe
Elza Stevenson
Plan to Ignore C C and L Demands Meeting Called Off
Cincinnati June 7 Officials in the railroad world announce there will be no rate war between Cincinnati and Chicago as the C C and I cut rates are ignored. The meeting to negotiate a compromise has been canceled and no action will occur until the next Central Passenger Association meeting. The old roads plan to hold patronage against the new line, which faces reduced interstate fares to 5.85 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Chicago
Central Passenger Association
Knox Willing to Seek Presidency if Party Nominates
Harrisburg June 7 United States Senator Philander Knox said he would run for the presidency in 1904 if the Republican party nominates him. He expressed this while appreciating the Pennsylvania state convention endorsement of him for president and approved the convention’s slate including John C. Sheatz for state treasurer and a platform backing President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
United States
Philander Chase Knox
New York
Reenteven Party
Knox
Pennsylvania
Republican State Convention
John C. Sheatz
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Hensley Buys a Team from Cambridge City Seller
C. T. Wright of Cambridge City sold his grey team of horses to E. W. Hensley of Richmond. The sale occurred on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. Wright
Cambridge City
E. W. Hensley
Richmond
Franchise terms announced by board of works
The board of public works released franchise agreements from Terre Haute Indianapolis & Eastern and Indiana Columbus & Eastern traction companies, revised and returned for action. Key items set routes on North Twenty third Street through Glen Miller Park, with limits on train length, track repairs, and concrete crossing standards. Agreements run through March 11, 1939, with fare provisions and local stop rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Terre Hate
Indianapolis & Eastern
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern Traction Companies
Terre Haute
Twenty-third Street
Glen Miller Park
North Twenty-third Street
Main Street
John M. Lontz
Perry J. Freeman
North E Street
Wayne Avenue
Indiana, Columbus & Eastern
South Eighth Street
West Third Street
Eighth Street
Sixteenth Street
Knur rachi Destroyed by Cyclone in Bombay Region
A cyclone leveled Knur rachi in the Bombay area with likely many deaths. Local interurban line workers received their monthly pay today, confirming operational payroll activity amid the disaster.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boise
Harry Orchard
Richardson
Wardner
Gus Peterson
Mill House
Bunker Hill
Burke Union
Sullivan
Utah
Nevada
California
Arthur Collins
Telluvide
The
Commerce of
France
SALI
Preah
Ton -Asour
la Provence
Havre
President Falliers
Hoosier State
Fairview League
Pennsylvania Road
Palladium
Sun-Telegram
Beallview Addition
Guardian
Chicago- Cincinnati
Action OF Convention
Hensley
Board OF Works
Traction Company
Kurrachi
Bombay
Knurrachi
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!