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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1908

Page

6

Baseball scores across leagues on Sunday show varied results

National League games in Chicago Cincinnati and St Louis produced wins for Brooklyn Philadelphia and Boston with mixed runs and hits. American Association saw Minneapolis and St Paul split while Milwaukee edged Louisville. Central and Three Leagues posted high scoring pairs and Western League games featured lopsided and close finishes.

Chicago Brooklyn Cincinnati Philadelphia York Tennessee St. Louis Pere Detroit Tvessad Obeaa St. Louis Washington Sanne Otis American Association Toledo Columbus Minneapolis Kansas City St. Ul Sioux City Senepee Des Moines Rapids Loomington Nton Cope Reee We Ca Central League Nsville Ee Et Este Teeters Wayne Eeserwssein Zanesville Terre Haute Wheeling Ha

Miss Parsons Found Dead In Paris Apartment

Miss Winifred Parsons daughter of Charles Parsons president of the Rome Watertown and Ogdensburg railroad was found dead with a bullet wound in her head in her Avenue Lena Paris apartment. Police call it suicide though friends say it was an accident. She had suffered melancholia since the death of her fiance Emile Maas four months earlier. A maid discovered her in bed with a revolver in her right hand.

Paris Winifred Charles Parsons Rome, Watertown Miss Parsons

Great Fire Devastates Stamboul District in Constantinople

A Sunday afternoon blaze in Stamboul spread rapidly on a strong wind, burning for six hours and destroying 1,500 houses and shops. The Mohammedan quarter includes the seraglio mosques mausoleums baths bazaars and government offices.

Constantinople Stamboul

Norwegian Steamer Folge Fonden Wrecks Off West Coast

The Norwegian steamer Folge Fonden traveling from Bergen to Baugesund was wrecked near Skoneviks on the west coast and sank in three minutes. Fifty-nine or more passengers were lost with 15 bodies recovered. The captain was saved.

Bergen Norway Folge Fonden Baugesund Skoneviks

Leper Isolated Near Washington City

John R. Ear ly, a leper, is held prisoner in a tent at an isolated spot on the city outskirts. Ear ly arrived ten days ago and was found to have the disease while staying at a Salvation Army lodging house on Friday.

Washington John R. Early Early Salvation Army

Lake Erie Grapes Prove Abundant Yet High Quality

Reports from the Lake Erie grape belt indicate this year’s crop will be exceptionally large and of the best quality in years. Erie Pa August 24.

Lake Erie Erie

Local Market Report on Eggs and Butter Prices

Corrected Daily by Beyer Bros. lists eggs per dozen and butter per pound with noted adjustments. Bishop Elevator Co. provides wheat and rye pricing corrections for the day.

Beyer Bros Bishop Elevator Co

Little-Thomas Jefferson Eats Goo Without Regret

An odd fragment notes a figure called Thomas Jefferson eating a goo substance and feeling no remorse. The line reads as quirky historical talk with playful self reference and no clear context or event.

Thomas Jefferson

Wrestler Ernest Siegfrid German to face Frank Gotch in U S

The article describes Ernest Siegfrid German arriving soon to challenge Frank Gotch, detailing his 20 inch neck and 252 pound frame, and notes his pursuit of Georges Haselchmidt and management by Ernest Roeber. It also appends a humorous anecdote about umpire Hank O Day.

Ernest Siegfried Rassler Sams Rassle Frank Gotch Elihu Root Borns Ed Dunkhorst Germany Rassies Spondalicks Rnest Georges Eod Europe Asia Siegfrie Ernest Roeber Rank Gotch Frank Jim Hart Cubs Charley Murphy Hank O'Day Chicago Hart O’day

Toes Gre SS Ball Dode Byy the Litte Old Man

Tommy Connolly reflects on gentler crowds at ball games and players toward umpires, recalling two small incidents that illustrate changing conduct in baseball crowds and players in past days.

Elmer J. Bates Tommy Connolly

Mike and Mabel Donlin in Big Pay Skit for Fall

The article notes Mike Donlin of the New York Nationals and Mabel Hite, a vaudeville performer, earning about $5,000 yearly plus $500 a week, with a $2,000 weekly two week engagement for a fall skit. It highlights their persistent marriage and public attention.

Mike Mabel Broadway New York Hanmer Oscartein

Live Stock Prices Corrected Daily by W C Routh

RR on eet has weeh $6.00 to $6.40 Steera per Cwt $4.00 to 35.10 Heifers per cwt 2.50 to $3.50 Calves per cwt $4.50 to $5.09 Cr per CWt sa 02 2.59 to $3.00 Old sheep per cwt $3.50 to $4.00 tard per pound .6c 6 secs ige.

W. C. Routh

Howes Prices for Livestock by Class and Grade

The record lists market quotes for Ronnie hogs and calves. Ronnie at 5 stances pace 5.95 to 6.15 dollars, hogs medium to heavy 6.15 to 6.55, calves common to fair 3.00 to 5.50.

Dixie II Wins 30 Mile Chippewa Bay Race in 49 Minutes

Dixie II, champion motor boat racer, won the 30 mile contest at Chippewa Bay in 49 minutes, defeating the Chip HL by six points after three straight victories. Owned by E J Schroeder of New York and entered for the Thousand Islands Yacht Club, the Dixie III previously claimed the international cup at Huntington L I. An enthusiastic crowd witnessed the close finish and Dixie’s undisputed title.

Ogdensburg N. Y Chippewa Bay Dixie II Chip HL Chippewa Yacht Club Dixie Chip Huntington L. I E. J. Schroeder New York Thousand Islands Yacht Club

The Maid and The Bachelor on Friday Marriage Superstition

A light comedy exchange asks if Friday weddings bring bad luck. The Maid questions fate while The Bachelor asserts no superstition should deter a ceremony.

Umpire McLain Faces Objections After Call

A famed umpire named McLain, proud of his clean record, calls Jay Santz out at first, prompting Santz to unleash a torrent of abuse and objections in protest of the decision.

McLain Jay Santz

Emmett Heidrick Returns to Browns for Seven Weeks

Emmett Heidrick, once outfielder for the St. Louis Browns, rejoined the club after leaving to run a Pennsylvania coal business with his father. Manager Jimmy McAleer is reported to have signed him for five thousand dollars for the seven weeks left in the season as St. Louis competes with Detroit for the pennant.

Emmett Heidrick St. Louis Browns Browns Emmett Pennsylvania Heidrick The Jimmy McAleer Heldrick Detroit Tigers St. Louis

McLain Demands Respect After On-Field Tension

McLain charges to first, questions a remark and demands no insults from any ball player. Faatz and Cub Stricker defend or respond, with McLain insisting on dignity and clarity in conduct.

Faatz Cub. Stricker McLain

Columbia Brewing Co. ad previews famous Columbia beer

The Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer invite readers to join their family trade. Advertising copy notes a phone number 40 for inquiries and orders.

Columbia Brewing Co

Merrill and Son Coal Oil Gasoline Trial Order Request

Advertisement from Merrill & Son at 432 High stresses coal oil priced at 10c and gasoline at 14c. The firm proclaims independence from the trust and asks readers to give them a trial order.

Local Coal and Lime Supplier Listing at 515 Market Street

Co L Dilley & Co advertises at 515 Market Street with telephone 87 offering the highest grade coal horse feed lime cement and sewer pipe supplies for customers.

Co. L. Dilley & Co Market Street

Carriage and Wagon Works Ad at 514 North Street

Peek and Kandler advertise carriage and wagon building painting and repairing general blacksmithing at 514 North Street with phone 573. They promise good work and reasonable prices.

Peek & Kandler North Street

Cleaning And Repairing On Pearl Street

H. Weber offers clothing cleaning repair and pressing services at 310 Pearl Street with tailoring available.

F M Bozer Address and Contact Corner

F M Bozer dentist office at corner of Fourth and Broadway near City National Bank. Telephone office 363 residence 1463.

F. M. Bozer D. D Fourth and Broadway City National Bank

Delzeli Office and Residence Contact Details

Listing for D. E. Delzeli with office at 40454 Market Street near Ray's grocery stairway east and residence at 1818 North Street. Phone numbers 253 for office and 622 for residence. Batire satisfaction.

D. E. Delzeli Market Street Ray’s Grocery North Street Batire

Flour and Feed Co and Dilley and Co Ad

Flour and feed supplier at 615 Market Street lists flour hay and feed products with telephone number 87 serving local customers in a compact business notice format.

Merrill & Son Gasoline and Coal Oil Ad on High Street

Merrill and Son at 432 High Street advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that prevents stove gumming. They claim not to be in the trust, offering best gasoline at 14 cents and best coal oil at 10 cents and invite trial orders by mail.

Merrill & Son High Street

Expert Horseshoeing by Ed Osborne at Sixth Street

Ed Osborne successor to John M. Thompson offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street. Prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.

Ed Osborne Sixth Street John M. Thompson

Young and Custer Honest Goods at Reasonable Prices

Local retail firm Young and Custer advertises two stores at 310 Fifth Street and 318 Market Street with two contact numbers promising honest goods and value.

Young & Custer Fifth Street Market Street

Insurance Agent Advertises 5 Percent Loans

George H. Gise offers five percent loans and insurance services from the Corner room over Bowen Bank. He lists office and residence phone numbers 482 and 238 respectively.

George H. Gise Bowen Bank

Parker and Johnston Interior Finishing and Fixtures

Lumber and interior finishing firm Parker and Johnston advertise specialty work for stores and interiors. They operate a yard mill and office at the corner of Spencer and Berkley streets and supply high grade workmanship. Telephone 1:8.

Parker & Johnston Spencer and Berkley Streets

Nickle Plating and Eureka Novelty Works Notice

N Nickle plating Eureka Novelty Works Carl Nickel proprietor operates at 213 Sixth Street offering nickel plating oxidizing bicycle and general machine shop repair work model and novelty items wood and metal patterns.

Eureka Novelty Works Carl Nickum Sixth Street Nickle

Tailoring and Repairing on Pearl Street

H Weber at 310 Pearl Street advertises tailoring and repair services. Spring and summer patterns are ready for inspection with suits starting at 15 dollars and trousers from 4 dollars.

H. Weber Pearl Street

Tinn ers H J Trah Roofing and Repair Services

H J Trah offers slate tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops furnace repair and general repairs at 311 Fifth Street. Practical timer and phone contact for estimates. All work done promptly and to high standard.

H. J. Trah Fifth Street

Local Roofing Ad Listings at 318 Fifth Street

John Mehaffie offers galvanized iron cornices skylights tin slate roofing and spouting services. He provides all kinds of tie and iron repairing at 318 Fifth Street with telephone 59.

John Mehaffie Fifth Street

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