07 Jun 1912
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1912
Page
1
City water works contract talks wrap up with policy questions rather than wording changes. The board plans public reading of the new specifications at the next council meeting in June.
Gifford Pinchot, former U. S. forestry expert, has returned from British Columbia where he advised the Canadian Government on forestry policy. He is now a regular caller on Col. Roosevelt at Oyster Bay and is expected to play an active role in the ex-President's campaign to defeat President Taft for the presidential nomination.
Henry Wyles, one of three alleged pickpockets arrested May 7 near Ninth and North F streets, was released from the county jail this morning on his own recognizance after Judge Fox ruled the state's evidence did not clearly prove guilt. Frank Cantwell was released on bond and Ohn Willis remains confined. Cantwell and Wyles had crowded a man before the theft occurred and Willis is deemed certain of conviction by police and witnesses. The trio faced trial as the case moves toward an August court date.
A small dog owned by Frank Hale at 13 North Tenth Street developed a rabies like frenzy yesterday, attempting to bite children. Mrs Hale shut it in the kitchen where a neighbor killed the animal. The dog had escaped after being locked up until Wednesday. It showed tabies like symptoms.
Two expert accountants laboring at the city courthouse expect to finish within two weeks. They have mostly completed the city funds as well as the street improvement fund which has caused confusion. The task was projected for at least three months but has progressed in under two weeks with about one date of work completed.
The Palladium prints A Bavis rebuttal to Mayor Zimmerman and the city council over stenographic notes from the hospital committee. He insists his request to publish notes was merely for translation and public access, denies any charge of crookedness, and accuses critics of distorted interpretation. He cites differing stories about his absence and asks for additional evidence supporting reversals of council votes.
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warmer temperatures on Saturday. Observed high 73 at 3 pm Thursday and low 43 at 5 am Friday. Today’s 11:30 temp 6, barometer 34.2, wind W 9 mph.
A women of the city meeting at Morrison Reeves library urged Miss Sarah A Hill for the school board. Attendees included club and non club women from many groups. Ward committees were named to organize support for Miss Hill with a June 15 report planned.
Boston workers amid a near unanimous vote at Payne Memorial hall walked out at dawn, crippling car service across downtown and surrounding cities within ten miles. Disorder followed as strikers blocked routes, two thousand attended, cars were wrecked and police rushed to Dudley Street and Sullivan Square terminals.
Edgar Bodiker heads a Humane Society meeting to poll opinion on a quarantine, while the city plans to fund police motorcycles with a $60 penalty fund. Mr Iliff criticizes the second quarantine as inhumane but supports public safety goals. The Board of Works and council back diverting rewards to a special fund for motorcycles, awaiting next council action.
In Duluth Michigan June 7 the Bryan forces failed to spark a stampede for William J. Bryan. The state Democratic convention voted to send a complete 24 man delegation to the Baltimore convention and instructed them. Ten votes favored Woodrow Wilson for the presidential nomination, with transfer possible if two thirds of the delegation deem Wilson no longer viable.
Six Delegates at Large from Alabama received executive appointments despite a Roosevelt backed presentation of a Taft letter. The letter implied a pact between Taft and Alabama officeholders, provoking contention among political factions.
In Oriente province government troops struggle as rebels surge. President Gomez travels to the front to lead forces amid fear of race clashes and potential U.S. intervention. Reported racial tensions rise as both sides mobilize, with rebels bolstered by armed black fighters and whites forming defense committees.
Henry Schroeder of this city was chosen treasurer of the state series of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at the closing session of the state convention in Indianapolis. The Richmond degree team conducted the closing session, with many Richmond Eagles and delegates in attendance. It was decided next year’s convention will be held in Indianapolis despite other cities seeking the 1913 meeting.
Residents of Fairview report a dog poisoner active on Sheridan street killing eight dogs last week with ground grass and subtle poison. Police will be asked to help identify the culprit as several animals were fed poison in their owners yards.
A consent decree entered in the U S district court in Western Pennsylvania curbs the aluminum trust’s monopoly on price. The decree imposes a perpetual injunction, halting the Aluminum Company of America from selling aluminum labor and blocking American markets from foreign manufacturers.
Chicago June 7 The Republican National committee began its contest hearing with Alabama at‑large delegates first. Senator Borah Roosevelt supporter demanded roll call but was denied as the steam roller moved. Borah urged records of votes, warning the world would know who had courage. Roosevelt side claimed Taft pact with Alabama officials. (Continued on Page Ten)
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