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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1908
Page
4
Riverdale once the so called tenderloin of Richmond has been renamed and redeveloped. Civic leaders from across the city advocate a cleaner future with better streets and social conditions.
Officials list two commissioners with regional assignments Barney H Linderman for the Middle District and Robert N Beeson for the Western District in the board’s current roster.
The article notes the nomination of James Schoolcraft Sherman of New York for vice president as a strong, logical choice. It cites his legal career since 1880, service as Utica mayor, and long tenure in the House, highlighting Roosevelt administration support and New York backing to secure the state’s electoral votes.
In Canal Dover Ohio Arline Knisely 14 was found dead with a bullet in her temple and Charles Spach 60 with a bullet in his head near a carriage. Spach dies soon after. Both shot from rear. Spach owned a local picture show. The girl had been attacked in Pittsburgh previously by a stranger who cut her hair.
Ira Porter of New Pittsburg Randolph County is found guilty of second degree murder in the Jan 15 shooting death of his wife. The jury, after five hours, fixes his punishment at life imprisonment and a motion for a new trial will be pursued with an appeal planned to the state supreme court.
In New York on June 20 counsel for most of the twenty five mills in the Fiber and Manila Paper Manufacturers association pleaded guilty in the United States Circuit Court to Sherman anti trust indictments. Judge Hough said he would impose sentence Monday on those pleading guilty as the federal grand jury had investigated the combine for two months. Indictments named twenty five companies and John H Parks.
The piece reports on Ice Trust practices in the city, noting weight relied on eye judgment by deliverymen, no accurate scales, and frequent underweights. It cites 30 cents per 106 pounds last year, coupon book manipulation, 35 cent charges for underfilled deliveries, and consumer complaints about melting and box sizes. Officials consider a formal inquiry to stop further abuses.
In Rutland Vermont during Prohibition two men named W C Jones caused local headlines. One, a bank teller, vanished with fifteen thousand dollars, then surfaced in Denver. The other, a saloon keeper, was repeatedly arrested for liquor sale. Each proclaimed no connection to the other to avoid confusion.
A concise review traces the turned up mustache from its Spanish court origins under Philip IV circa 1625 to its spread across Europe, noting its prominence in Germany under William II and fashion cycles through Louis XIV and the Rococo era. It references Spanish aims to force the upward look in portraits and cites varied European adoption and decline.
Henrietta Gray files for divorce from Wilson Gray in Wayne circuit court claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. They married in 1890 and separated last year. She says she remained faithful. They have six minor children, oldest aged seventeen.
Lincoln Neb June 20 Beyond satisfaction over Chicago convention’s refusal to insert planks on railroad value, campaign publicity and direct senatorial vote, William J Bryan will not comment on the platform or candidates. He follows Chicago proceedings by bulletin and will publish an editorial in the Commoner before its appearance in print.
The Advance club members, including Mrs. Milton Gentry, acted as pall bearers for her funeral held at the country home south of Greensfork. Rev. M. W. Foster of Indianapolis led the services as a large crowd of friends and relatives attended. Attendees included William Cook and family of Sulphur Springs, the Jones families of Williamsburg, Mrs. Susan Gaylor of Richmond, and others from Cambridge City, Hagerstown, Centerville, and Milton.
A tale from the Dutch royal past describes Queen Emma comforting a long serving worker who admits breaking a Sevres cup. She urges him to repair it and later smashes it herself to test the king’s mercy, prompting a lighthearted yet revealing moment about authority and kindness.
A new adult school will convene for men and women at the North A Street Friends meeting house Sunday morning from to 9 o'clock. The article extends a cordial welcome to all interested in the start of this movement in Richmond.
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