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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1908

Page

3

Art of Qanging 10 GE Revised Big Booms Expected

London August 21 three learned dance divisions promise revival on American stage this winter Hoff man Allan Duncan lead to renewed study of expression movement and gesture Miss Duncan captures Greek traditions but critics note lighting and staging weaken her display Salome dance from modern Egypt emphasizes muscular rhythm and passion with mix of intellect

Allan Duncan Baccus Cymbele Miss Duncan Allan and Hoffman Egypt Judea

Wreck Crews Restore Track After Spotted Incidents

Vandalia wreck crew replaced two box cars derailed from a track jump and Panhandle crew cleared a derailed engine after incidents yesterday. Local schedules and railroad operations returned to normal by evening in the vicinity.

Panhandle

YMCA Band Set for First Concert Next Saturday

The local YMCA band will present its first concert ahead of a large Sunday school picnic at Peta at Trimmer. Director Prof. Carson from Walton leads the group as it makes rapid progress.

Peta Trimmer Prof Carson Walton

The Volunteer Organist at Nelson Theatre

The Volunteer Organist a church themed drama praised for its strong teaching ties and stunning realistic set pieces drawn from Cambridge scenes. The Nelson hosts the Columbia Stock Company with On the Ranch as opener featuring western ranch life and military fort flavor with ten cent seats and daily matinees.

Howard Sturgis Cambridge the Nelson Columbia Stock Company Nelson Far West

Phantom Detective at Nelson theater August 22

A weird musical melodrama titled The Phantom Detective plays at Nelson with matinee and night shows on Saturday August 22. Tiserara the hypnotist is a principal character, and detective Frank Folsom brings him to justice amid exotic splendor and wealth.

Pearl Evans Nelson Rowland and Clifford Amusement Company Tiserara Frank Folsom

Left Before Ceremony Gossip In Rock Island

A terse Rock Island dispatch dated August 21 reports gossip about a social event preceding a ceremony. The fragment notes no verified details, names, or outcomes beyond the hint of pre ceremony chatter.

Rock Island, Ill Gossip

Is Mrs Wright Second Gunness in a Lakota Mystery

A widow Mrs Beulah E Wright is accused of first degree murder after the disappearance of Jewett E Warren a planned bridegroom from Atlanta who vanished before a wedding to Blanche Eldridge. Warren allegedly took about $5000 and jewelry from Mrs Mary Kramer. The Latoka sheriff reports death by own action of Warren and the case links Mrs Wright to the murder investigation with an insurance payout cited and interment planned in Lakota cemetery.

Jewett E. Warren Atlanta Blanche E. Eldridge Warren Mary E. Kramer Kramer Latoka Lakota N. D Here Wright King Beulah Hartin

Leper Widow Isabel Wardwell Returns to Los Angeles

Mrs Isabel Wardwell widow of General David K Wardwell arrived in Los Angeles by Southern Pacific train after being found locked in a compartment with no attendants. She showed signs of mental illness and appeared in poor health, with hospital attendants noting rapid improvement in response treatment. Authorities have not decided her ultimate disposition and doubt she escaped Arizona custody.

Los Angeles Isabel Wardwell David K. Wardwell Southern Pacific Wardwell

Dirty Trade In Politics Prompts Church Call To Reform

Rev C F Aked of New York urges the Christian church to cleanse American politics starting at the municipal level. He warns democracy faces graft and corruption and presses the church to act as the conscience and evangel of purity amid city hall and ward politics.

Winona Lake Ind Charles F. Aked Fifth Avenue Baptist Church New York Winona Church Aked Cedars Lebanon Ward Heeler Abraham Lincoln Republic Christian Church

Bloody Affray in Roadway Causes Fatal Wounding

In Paolit Ind on August 21 Joseph Faulkenberg and James Gass fought on adjoining farms. Faulkenberg allegedly attacked Gass with a knife and pistol wounding him. Mrs. Gass and Faulkenberg’s wife intervened. Gass lies dying. a warrant is issued for assault with intent to kill.

Paolit Gass Faukenberg Cass

Lawyer's Predicament in Indiana Election

In Muncie Indiana on August 21 local politicians laugh at the dilemma of attorney Ralph S Gregory a Democratic figure. His law partner Walter Lotz seeks the Indiana attorney general post and his son in law Will H Thompson is assistant AG under James Bingham. Gregory faces a choice between supporting his partner or his son in law and colleague.

Muncie Ind Ralph S. Gregory Gregory Walter Lotz Indiana Will H. Thompson James Bingham Bingham David B. Hill

Standard Oil Judges Scored by Yale President

President Hadley of Yale, addressing the convention of attorneys general, attacked the $29 248 000 Standard Oil fine. He said judges who fail to see the real owners and offenders behind the legal fictions are blinded by prejudice or disposed to obscure the merits of the controversy through technicalities.

Denver Hadley Yale University Standard Oil Company of New Jersey Indiana John D. Rockefeller H. H. Rogers John Archibald

Epworth League Program at Market Street Church

Entertainment program lists Fiano Solo by Mrs Lillian Line Reading by Miss Fairy Wicks Piano Duet by Harry and Mabel Williams Violin Solo by Miss Goldie Threewits Vocal Solo by Margaret Allery Rotherme Dome scenes by Master Herbert Carter Reading by Miss Margaret Stouffer Vocal Solo by Paul Youngker Roll call of Epworth League members.

Fiano Lillian Line Reading Miss Fairy Wicks Bom Herbert Carter Harry and Mabel Williams Miss Goldie Threewits Margaret Allery Rotherme Margaret Stouffer Paul Youngker Epworth League

Girl on Record Ocean Trip

Miss C A Grace a London firm employee claims a record trip London to New York return leaving Southampton July 29 and arriving August 14 in London. She reached New York at 11 am August 1 0 11 05 am customs officers helped and cheered her then returned aboard the Baltic with minutes to spare before the voyage back to London.

London C. A. Grace New York Southampton Custom House Eleventh Street White Star Dock Baltic Land

Fatal Fall and Swing Accident Reported

Charles J. Eppert a B and O brake man at Fort Wayne was killed by falling between cars. Ernest Fennell eight years old of Madison died from injuries after falling from a swing.

Charles J. Eppert Ft. Wayne Ernest Fennell Madison

Hance Makes Jump In Fort Wayne Balloon Ascension

Ellis Hance of this city made a successful balloon ascent at Robinson Park Fort Wayne yesterday. It is probable another flight will be made at Spencer Park before season end. The ascent used the new balloon Hance and partner Walton recently purchased.

Ellis Hance Robinson Park Fort Wayne Spencer Park Hance Et Walton

Durham the iron man of 1908 and pitching enigma

Indianapolis August 21 Louis Durham of the Indianapolis team is hailed as the iron man of 1908 after four double header victories. He relies on control and the spitball, fields his support, and may be sold to the New York National League club. The National Commission confirms cash sales rules and records of player sales.

Durham Indianapolis A. A Garry Herrmann Cincinnati National Baseball Commission New York Marquard Cleveland Herrmann

Knights and Ladies of Honor to Initiate Class at Kokomo

At the regular meeting tonight the order plans to travel to Kokomo on September 3 for a large class induction. The local degree team will perform the work followed by a banquet and social session with full attendance urged.

Knights and Ladies of Honor Kokomo

Richmond Woman Killed by Trap Set by Son

Mrs. Oliver Christman of Richmond was killed by a trap her son Set for chicken thieves. The incident prompted investigation into the family accident and potential charges.

Oliver Christman Richmond

The Reporter Available at Local Cigar Stores and News Stands

The Reporter is on sale at Roy al Slave cigar store 411 Fourth Street Porter's cigar store 324 Market Street and at the Interurban news stand.

Royal Slave Cigar Store Fourth Street Porter's Cigar Store Market Street

Knights of Pythias return from eastern trip report

The local Wweniers of the Knights of Pythias have all returned home after an eastern trip. A few members took side trips and the group reports a fine journey with no mishaps.

Pythias

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