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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
The report states Taft is almost certain to receive the first ballot nomination at the National Republican Convention despite contrary claims from the opposition. The article emphasizes growing certainty and expected official naming.
Chicago reports from New York state that Governor Hughes has quit the race, a claim denied by his manager. The Republican National Committee pressed ahead, seating Taft delegates in Missouri and North Carolina, while aiming to secure the necessary votes to nominate Taft. Elders, officials, and supporters arrived as contests in several districts unfolded, with Taft solidifying late gains and Allies signaling ongoing resistance.
Washington insiders debate running mates for Taft with Dolliver as a leading Iowa option and Lawrence Sherman projected for vice president. Names include Murphy Hughes Cortelyou Sherman Fassett Guild Dolliver and others as headquarters plans loom and talks of a first open fight emerge.
The Weather Prophet reports fair conditions for Wednesday night and Thursday with light northwest to north winds across Ohio and Indiana.
James Crawford alias R A Gaver joked at a Jeffersonville railroad station poster offering a $100 reward for his capture. Convicted robber of railroad tickets, he faced a sentence from ten to fourteen years and boasted of evading authorities across Maine to California. Local officials noted his calm demeanor and lack of remorse as he tailed interviews with deputies.
Vice President Fairbanks from Indianapolis monitors Chicago convention developments by long distance. He meets daily crowds while Mrs. Fairbanks engages in upper social circles and DAR work. Tensions rise over colored ministers in Indianapolis and support for Taft among Black voters remains cautious amid political maneuvering.
Memipstead June 10 Milver P. Helmont died at his home at six forty this morning after a serious condition yesterday following an appendectomy attempt. The family was summoned at daybreak and all hope was abandoned. He was forty nine years old.
A correction states the Young Men's Business Club meeting was misdated. The meeting will be held tomorrow night at city hall at [time] o'clock.
A report details a river accident causing the loss of two children and a lineman. Survivors and rescuers respond as authorities investigate the incident and secure the scene along the riverbank.
A major increase to the Earlham College endowment is announced with a 25000 gift. The donors, including the brothers of the late Francis T. White, have already given Earlham 175000. The article also notes the conferral of the Doctor of Laws degree on Hiram Elwood Hadley, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
Prizes were awarded to artists in the annual exhibit noted for unusual beauty. All departments have been brought to a high standard with pictures of local artists deemed worthy.
Mary tT. B. Fouthe Prize goes to "Storm Cloud" by Otto Stark from Turfl- Atapntis with honorable mention for "Winer Wheat" by Dorothy Morlan. Justin Diydliiapolis and others receive prizes and mentions including "Eventing Light" and "The Strange Of Autumn" by Frank Girardin. Rich mond honors include "A Winter After Nos" by Wy A. Holly and handicraft prize for "Portrait of J. Bennete Gory den" by Raymond White.
The Richmond Art Association held its fourth annual exhibit with a crowd of over five hundred. The Mary T. R. Foulke prize went to Mrs Foulke and the Tandicraft prize to Nonneémierts. Notable works include Storm Viela by Gyro Stark and Winter Wheat by Dorothy Morlan, both receiving honorable mention.
Chicago professor discusses American child education as Earlham College marks commencement. Timothy Nicholson announces a $25 endowment gift from Morris M. White of Cincinnati, plus related gifts totaling about $175,000 through White and his family. Robert Underwood Johnson attends and readings note a letter from White granting consent to use his name, with a separate 200 donation to the endowment. Three M A degrees awarded and Hiram Elwood Hadley conferred a Doctor of Laws. Judge Hadley’s career traced from Earlham to Washington Supreme Court. Scholarships awarded in closing remarks by President Kelly.
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