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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
4
Price per copy for daily and Sunday editions is listed for Richmond Indiana with weekly rates for both daily and Sunday issues. The fragment notes include a per copy price and a weekly combination but omit specific amounts.
State Statistician J L Peetz and Supreme Court Judge Quincy A Myers are listed alongside Appellate Court Judge David Myers. Wayne Township trustee James W Howarth is named, with Jeremer James and Watson as state officials.
Reports from Chicago claim Senator Foraker weighs leading a ticket focused on black voters while other allies threaten to withdraw contests and appeal to convention credentials. Taft’s selection appears to reflect the preference of a majority of delegates, raising concerns over tactics to sway voters.
The Shelbyville convention backed Democrat Kuhn as candidate in a strong, clean campaign. Analysts question if he can reach the standard set by rivals while noting wide support for Kuhn, though final results remain uncertain this year. Local voters weigh Kuhn against other hopefuls as the contest unfolds.
The court dealt with several cases in a stern yet lenient mode. George Werberal and C. M. Chowning pleaded guilty, each paying a modest fine. William Mikesell faced public intoxication with an open knife found on arrest, posting ten dollars plus costs. Josie, arrested for public intoxication after a night of drinking, received suspended judgment and was later placed as a county boarder for the next twenty days.
New Albany Indiana June 1 Jones B Watson Republican candidate for governor told Postmaster Robert W Morris he expects a greater majority than that received by Harry in the last race. He spoke as a guest of the postmaster during a Sunday visit.
The board of review opened consideration of corporate assessments with county audit draft indicating the corporation sector as the principal business before them. The meeting showed no urgency to finalize the list, and the process proceeded with caution as officials reviewed the assessment details.
Several property transfers recorded in Wayne County and Cambridge City. Charlie W. Bord transfers 30 acres in Harrison township to Robert Hartman. Elizabeth Hall to Cyrus Hurst with parcels in Cambridge City. Arthur Hines to Elizabeth Waits in Jackson township for 350 acres. Midstor Wayne County to Nora Meyers for lots in Cambridge City. Wm H Bennett to Bernard Jackson in Earlham Heights Add Richmond for 150 dollars.
The report details a tense inquiry into alleged acts involving Ully and Mrs Eva Sullivan, with Mr Schulta and Dr J Talla cited in connection to a controversial operation at Reid Memorial hospital. Police and witnesses indicate a broader criminal inquiry, while associates like Calvin Wright and Mrs Parridge are named in relation to prior disturbances.
A reprint from Pearson's Weekly contrasts historic mass killings in Haiti with a note on sleep talkers. It recalls enslaved populations and repeated revolts on Hispaniola, then shifts to observations on how sleepers reveal emotions, eye closure, and dream recall when questioned.
A lady explains that after her first marriage she once looked for a servant, but now she is seeking a general supervisor of the household. The remark contrasts past wishes with the current need, revealing a shift in household staffing ambitions.
Thursday evening June 11 sees the Masonic schedule with Officers, WM and officers noted. Friday evening June 12 Solomon's Chapter No 4, R. regular convocations and work are announced, listing the expected proceedings for members and visitors.
Miss Quimby to act in the college play despite dismissal. Miss Brown and Miss Rogers resign from assistant governess posts amid college turmoil over discipline. Lawrence Barrett and Joseph Purias leave for their horses. Misses Deroy and Atte Quimby depart for Philadelphia. Cecil Calvert battles to receive his diploma after dismissal from culture.
A man praised a new restaurant saying it was the best he'd eaten in months with all aspects first class. His friend teased him about being very hungry and cautious about future meals. A separate incident reports a wrecked train passenger soaked by a water cooler and claiming he remains the coolest man on the train while showing calm despite the spill.
A reader asks the origin of the proverb better to be born lucky than rich. The note cites a brief exchange with a young widow and a viewpoint attributed to a cautious elder. The Chicago News archives show the idea reflected inquiries and opinions from readers.
Allies plan to present their contested delegates to the Credentials Committee and potentially the convention itself. The effort aims to influence the party by seeking a formal ruling on each case, with the national committee to decide final placement while allies seek due process and possible compromise.
A Boston Post report recounts Pastor Bertrand, exhausted on a mountain ascent with students, slipping into a peculiar sleep then a near death. He describes chilling sensations like a constricting pinch, a moment of life’s end, lingering grief, and a bizarre resurrection by his friends’ exertions.
A fragmentary note suggests Gud Medal Flour is compared to bread, claiming notable improvement or suitability. The text references resets and shifts in quality or use, but lacks complete context, dates, or clear event details. Further readable details would clarify the exact comparison and outcome.
A historic notice describes subscription payments granting vote credits to a named lady. One year prepaid earns 2,500 votes, six months yields 1,000 votes, fifteen weeks grants 500 votes, and one month provides 100 votes. The text uses garbled terms and inconsistent spellings, but conveys a scheme to exchange payments for voting power.
The article reports a case of a marriage involving a young girl in Kentucky with fraud allegations. It notes the judge’s ruling on the marriage and potential punishment for fraud, along with a safety warning about laxatives for infants from a period advertisement. The piece blends a crime outline with a medical ad fragment.
A garbled OCR passage references pictures, a colored man’s downfall, and names that appear distorted. It mentions social tensions and unknown figures in a fragmented historical context with unclear events or dates. The text remains unreadable and lacks coherent facts to identify a clear incident or article.
A fragmentary exchange shows a vivacious girl named Weill and an overheard man named Heman discussing the idea of luck versus effort. Beecher’s line about success through early rising and integrity appears as a mottled insertion in the stray text.
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