09 Mar 1908
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Newspaper
The Richmond Palladium And Sun Telegram
Location
Richmond, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
1
A Saturday night township convention intensified a rift within the Democratic Party with accusations of manipulation by the liberal faction and threats against Rev. T. H. Kuhn. Delegates pledged to vote for Kuhn on first ballot but pledged discretion afterward, while precinct committeemen were named or noted as none in several cases.
Jackson township Democrats held a convention on Saturday and nominated a ticket led by Tribes Matthus E Mason with Assessor Charles Frankenburg and constables James Graves and James Chaplan. Justices of the peace, Bowraster Advianos board member names listed as Josephus Wathael Lou Swallow and William Sith.
Garden Township Democrats held their precinct primary Saturday evening naming Frank Vionne as chairman with Hanphrey Herrington and Melina Cogueshull as committee members. Fran Thomas named delegate to the state convention. Spain visit dates and anarchist threats spur government to deploy extra gendarmes for king Alfonso’s March 12 visit.
Elizabeth A. Beninger sues William Beninger claiming cruel and inhuman treatment. Anta Marie Howtien files for divorce from John Bowman, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment.
Tokio reports a March 9 blaze in Niigata that destroyed about fifteen hundred houses and erased several hives. Officials estimate property losses in the millions.
Washington March 1 The senate committee resumed the battleship construction inquiry with Lieut Richard D White testifying and a Metcalf letter suggesting the Reuterdahl charges are unfounded. Metcalf noted charges referred to vessels built more than four years ago.
The court granted Emma Rasles petition to seize property of Mrs Kate Schneier wife of former carriage manufacturer Philip Schneier. Sheriff ordered immediate seizure under the foreclosure action.
Earlham College continues its strong showing in debate and oratory with multiple prizes totaling at least $500. Freshman Levi Pennington won first in the Site prohibition oratories contest, while Earlham’s Eapl Duting team member and other students earned top placements. Gus Hoelseher already won the interstate contest in Cincinnati, with two Earlham reps set for Saratoga and Columbus, aiming for a national berth.
The forecast calls for fair and warmer weather in Indiana Tuesday while Ohio and Ontario see snow flurries and colder conditions Monday night. Tuesday should turn out fair across the region with rising temperatures.
Milteh Indiana March conven tion held Saturday by the Republicans Kingston township the following to be nominated Justice of the Peace Romanly Constable Edward Lathrop Assessor Yencey Willits Delegate to congressional convention George Kelsey Alternate to congressional convention Ross Cranor
In Chicago this morning a blaze raged through Apollo Wall. A score of firemen were injured and three fatally hurt while battling the flames. The incident prompted emergency responses across the city.
In examing men who will sit in the case the jury was selected with little trouble. H A Johnson freed mind of a great burden.
Attorney Henry Johnson challenges jurors about bias as George Linting a Centerville poultry dealer faces charges of receiving and selling stolen store goods. Prosecution outlines a scheme with Thomas Ammerman and other gang members, with several witnesses and suspects named from the chicken theft ring.
A fragment notes a blind tiger found peacefully asleep Sunday in room nineteen. No other details are available in the readable text.
Police raid on the New Windsor Hotel uncovers fourteen half pints and multiple pints of beer along with numerous bottles. Proprietor Lewis Parker faces a violation charge under the blind tiger law while Harm Wieland, former owner, witnesses the operation. Officers push through a door to seize the liquor as a precaution against illegal sale on Sundays.
Taft supporters in Washington quote Taft as more brainy capable and sane, contrasting his independence with Roosevelt's methods. The article notes a clear temperamental difference and asserts Taft would not be controlled by outside figures.
George Bail er, a prominent Plain City resident, died today in Columbus after attempting suicide at Park View Sanitarium by cutting his throat with crockery several days ago. The death is attributed to melancholia.
Reported by Barervlena and Marea the police arrested thirty anarchists in Barcelona during King Alfond's visit. Orders were not issued on the spot, and the incident occurred as authorities attempted to draw attention to unrest amid the royal visit.
In New York this morning the Mirell Spellman and Sternberg bank failed to open. Foreign depositors, described as the poorest, created a scene at the doors. A notice stated depositors would be paid in full.
In circuit court, First National Bank seeks a receiver for Colonial block at Seventh and Main in Winchester Indiana. Edwin M Campfield, a former resident of the city, is accused of defaulting on a 5000 loan note and diverting rents from tenants to his own use. The case alleges the bank holds a first mortgage and rents were assigned to cover the note, with legal action required to enforce payment.
James M. Williams of Cleveland, president of the Ohio senate, announces his candidacy for governor on the Democratic ticket. The likely timing and details of his campaign were disclosed in Columbus.
In Newark Ohio on March, Marcus Golds a recluse was found dead in his house wagon. His faithful dog remained beside the corpse during discovery by authorities this morning. The unusual scene centers on Golds and the dog as neighbors react.
The Telephone is a willing servant to bring your Classified Ads to the Palladium office with the least bother to you. Either Phone 1121 Automatic, 2 Cid.
A London dispatch says China apologized to Japan for hoisting the Japanese flag during the Tats Maru seizure. China reportedly will answer Japan's questions on the matter and take steps to curb arms shipments. no clear agreement has been reached.
Tokio reports Japan mobilizes for eventualities with Premier Satomi and Foreign Minister Hayashi holding final say. Officials indicate China’s Yao Shu Kai may need three or four days of consultations with the viceroy of Canton, delaying any decision until March 1 or later.
The eras today commuted the sentence of Gen. Stoessel to ten years imprisonment. The act is expected to lead to a full pardon shortly.
James W. Hensley of Indianapolis was found guilty of manslaughter in Noblesville for the Walker McClintock killing last October. Under indeterminate law his penalty ranges from two to twenty-one years in Michigan City prison. The 21-year-old defendant appeared pleased by the verdict, contrary to expectations of a life sentence.
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