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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1908
Page
5
A Chicago woman in Ceiba, Honduras, recounts a revolution where Americans fled a besieged city. She recalls soldiers on corners, danger from stray bullets, a ship evacuation, and viewing battle scenes from a ship as the enemy was driven back toward Truxillo.
A rambunctious interview with John W. Kern in Indianapolis on August 15 features Osgar and Adolf recounting Kern’s remarks. The dialogue blends political ambition with humorous boasts and oddball anecdotes, ending with plans to interview the Independence party next week.
A short line quotes reassurance from a travel group amid uncertain voyage. The statement implies calm resolve about the journey ahead, with emphasis on moving forward despite unknowns. No further names or places are provided.
New York August 15 The newly appointed head of the Episcopal diocese of New York Bishop Greer returns from Europe and denounces the United States as the most divorce ridden country. He calls for public awakening through the church and argues divorce must be condemned like drunkenness. He notes church canons forbid divorce though modern practice overrides them.
Jay Neff, Riverside Park mayor, escorted a would-be harasser from the park boundary after the man harassed a seated young woman on a swing. The mayor, weighing 265 pounds, responded when help was called, and authorities say a stop to such incidents will be put in place.
Mrs. Henry Tilton of this city was thrown from her buggy on Thursday afternoon while driving south of the city and dragged for several feet before the horse could be stopped. The rear wheels passed over her but she appeared uninjured. Her baby, seated in the front of the buggy, was laughing when a farmer a half mile away halted the horse.
A playful overheard exchange among sweets and fruits features the Cocoanut and Molasses Taffy in a gossiping scene. Characters like Licorice, Peanuts, Ice Cream Cone, Figs, and Gumdrop tease and roast each other while referencing affection, jealousies, and a flamboyant almond.
Jessie Johnson pressed trespass charges in Judge Hianawalt's court claiming Mark Allinger entered her room and tore her clothes into shreds. Allinger was fined as an attempt to suppress the case surfaced.
The Reporter is offered at Roy al Slave Cigar Store located at 411 Fourth Street, as listed in local trade notices.
Special dispatches from New York and London quoted in Japanese papers claim Count Okuma blamed Japan’s rise for U S naval expansion. Americans in Tokyo denounce the reports as exaggeration while seeking to protect cordial ties amid anti Japanese propaganda.
Miss Eva Massena stamp clerk reports a surge in sales this month with only a few days under $100. Last Tuesday’s sales reached $339, the second largest daily total for the office. Christmas day sales topped $356 for a single day, the record.
Miss Ethel Ludwig, taken from her home to prevent a marriage to Dr. Fred Fitzgerald, escapes and races toward California with her mother and uncle in pursuit. Fitzgerald followed to California but learned of the escape as mother and daughter chase along by train.
Mrs. Fred Cravens, who eloped with William Cottingham a former L U T. agent at Tipton and was arrested at Kokomo, is jailed in Tipton. She will stay jailed until she reveals Cottingham’s location, as he is wanted by the traction company for absconding with $1,000. She speculates her husband’s return was orchestrated to aid the company.
The Kessling reunion was held at Spencer Park today with over 300 relatives and intimate friends in attendance. Three states were represented among attendees.
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