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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1908
Page
4
A fragment from Richmond Indiana newspaper text discusses Johnson and public trust issues, referencing William Taft Theodore Roosevelt and political motives, with a price line at the end. The passage appears as a distorted OCR snippet with political critique and a monetary amount.
A list of Republican candidates including Governor C Goodwine and William C Barnard for Congress with the full slate across state offices such as Secretary of State Fred A Sims Auditor John C Billheimer Treasurer Oscar Hadley Attorney General James Bingham State Superintendent Lawrence McTurnan State Statistician J L Peetz Supreme Court Quincy A Myers Appellate Court David Myers Reporter George W Self and district posts like Prosecuting Attorney Chas L Ladd Treasurer Albert Albertson Sheriff Linus P Meredith and Commissioners Barney H Lindhrman Robert N Beeson Wayne Township listings
The letter by B B Johnson criticizes Denker and his allies amid a broader city fight over traction agreements. It notes Johnson’s exclusion from a committee meeting, alleges conflicts with Commercial Club and T P A, and cites a signed franchise that should restore trade. The piece links the tensions to widening fractures between Johnson, the board of works, and traction officials.
At a county council meeting the Thurman property on South Second Street near the court house grounds was approved for $4,000 to provide extra space for a future jail or sheriff residence. The move aims to prevent jail placement on the court house square amid public sentiment against relocation. The county plans a larger, modern jail. securing the lot now avoids potential future complications. A street disturbance anecdote follows, ending with a humorous mock refusal to go to the station house.
Mrs. Thomas C Piatt, separated from the New York editor, faced a lawsuit from her lawyers over money advanced to pay her debt. A verdict for 2471.60 was tendered against Senator Piatt.
The article urges rapid campaigning as ballots rise and the contest nears closing. It notes Miss Ide Heeson and Miss Jennie Wine near the 200,000 vote mark and warns that many ballots remain uncast. Candidates are urged to work steadily, with each minute and second counting toward securing votes. The piece outlines contest conditions and emphasizes ongoing participation.
A historical notice outlines subscription schemes granting votes to a candidate. One year paid in advance awards 2,600 votes to the lady voted for, six months grants are listed, and other durations assign 1,552 votes, 24s, 100 votes, 1,000 votes, or 500 votes depending on the period and amount paid.
Readable lines show names Goldie Myers Lucie Benton Maude Pettibone Elsie Wyatt Rosa Kuehn with street addresses in Centerville Fountain City and surrounding blocks. Numerical figures appear as stray figures or codes not tied to a clear event or value.
A report from London describes plans for a radical new daily newspaper to be mailed from a French or Belgian coast town in sealed envelopes to evade postal rules. It would feature frank society gossip, pretrial coverage, witness demeanors, and judge conduct, with bold opinions and a high price to offset mailing costs.
A discussion contrasts circulation aimed at boosting sales with that which increases advertising responses. It argues value lies in buyer-ready reach, repeated exposure, and concentrated local territory, not sheer copies printed. The piece notes true substance is in circulation, not volume, and cites a copyright from 1808.
In Washington a tale shows telegraphy mischief and office humor. A broad hat stranger disrupts a quiet clerical scene by telegraphing to the Fourth Assistant Postmaster General’s inner office, prompting timing, nerves, and a bemused secretary to manage a delicate exchange.
New York lawyers for Raymond Hitchcock gathered at the Tombs for a conference to explore ways to secure his release before the actor’s trial resumes. Judge Goffe delayed ruling until Monday on whether to commit him, while attorneys said they believe a recent bail action might win him freedom if the district attorney’s office agrees. The case remains a tense, ongoing legal battle with the press watching closely.
Ad copy touts Kodol as a liquid digestive aid that starts working immediately, digesting any food and relieving stomach strain. It claims the stomach and bowels perform all digestion, promising rapid recovery and a money back guarantee on the first dollar bottle. Made by EC DeWitt Co Chicago.
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