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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1908

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Beulah Wright Funeral Follows Murder Suspicions

The Lakota community and Ramsey County prosecutor push forward in the Beulah Wright case. A second postmortem is used to confirm death cause as a murder investigation continues. The Hartins and Lakota church members aid in funeral arrangements and public support funds.

Beulah Wright Mary Wright Bee Derrick Lakota J. M. Hartin Hartin Wabash Ind Scrumgard Ramsey County Fred A. Kelly Devil’s Lake Congregational

Kindergarten Lovers Elopes from Logansport to Union City

Eva Howard aged thirteen and Orla Stadbaugh aged sixteen left Logansport for Converse on the Panhandle train to wed. Unable to obtain a license they traveled on toward Union City where the girl's father took them in charge and the young lovers disappeared. The pair reside in Bradford Ohio. The girl is described as tall well developed and intelligent. They planned to marry once a license could be found.

Ohio Eva Howard Orla Stadbaugh Logansport Converse Panhandle Union City Bradford, O

Waterman Arrested for Intoxication After Resisting Officer

Traveling piano tuner W Waterman was arrested this afternoon for intoxication. He resisted Patrolman Monigan, who made the arrest, and required some urging to be jailed. He will have several days to sober up.

Cr. W. Waterman Monigan

Panhandle Employes Enjoy Annual Lake Outing

About three thousand workers rode two Panhandle trains to Lake Maxinkuckee for the fourth annual excursion. Traffic clogged streets as crowds arrived at 6 am and 7:20 am, with dancing at White Swan Hall and athletic events in Culver. Officials report the outing was the most enjoyable yet and the city cleared out for the day.

Panhandle Lake Maxinkuckee Fourth Market Street Culver Robert H. Galloway

Local Railroaders Mourn Ed Cook Injury

Ed Cook, a Wabash brakeman and son of City resident Co W Cook, fractured his leg in Montpelier Ohio while jumping from a car. The incident was reported yesterday and Cook is known among local railroad workers.

Co. W. Cook Ed Cook Montpelier, O Cook

Boys Arrested for Burglary in Washington Township

Charles M. Warner and Melvin De Ford, youths, were arrested and arraigned before Judge V C Hanawalt on burglary charges for a Strouse residence break in on Squire Guthrie's farm. A revolver and small items were said to be taken. Bonds set at $200 each for a Thursday hearing at 10 a.m. Warner and De Ford face questions about the alleged crime with both sides to present their stories.

Charles M. Warner Melvin DeFord V. C. Hanawalt Strouse Squire Guthrie Washington Township Young Warner James Warner Burkhart DeFord Young DeFord Warner

Mary Grogan Named Guardian for Helen Farrell Heir

Mary Grogan appointed guardian of Helen Farrell minor heir of the late Mrs. Thomas Farrell. Bond set at 2009.

Mary Grogan Helen Farrell Thomas Farrell Bond

Residents Seek Horney Street Name Change and Road Improvements

Horney street residents push to narrow the street and rename it for a more appropriate title. Petitions by G. O. Oldham and others ask graveling grading and bouldering from Michigan Avenue northward, while a separate plea seeks a grade adjustment on Michigan Avenue to align with the mile of model road project at the city limits.

Board of Public Works Horney Street G. O. Oldham Michigan Avenue J. D. Oldham Perrysburg Allen A. Oberlin

Penny Clark Receives Offer to Finish Season with Sheldon IL Team

Herbert Clark known as Penny has been playing well this season and has received an offer to complete the remainder of the season with Sheldon Illinois. He is expected to accept the deal.

Herbert Clark Penny Sheldon

SLY DETECTIVE ENTERS RACES AT ELWOOD

Jim Stoltz brings his horse the Sly Detective to Elwood races hoping for a strong showing and prize money.

Jim’ Stoltz Elwood Sly Detective

Brakeman D. D. Hebert Killed Near North Yakima

An Ellensburg native, brakeman David D. Hebert, 26, was ground to pieces when struck by a moving train near North Yakima after leaving Ellensburg on extra No. 1501. His body was found by R. Schroeder. an inquest followed. Hebert’s widow plans to bury him in Indiana with her parents.

David D. Herbert North Yakima Wash D. D. Hebert Northern Pacific R. Schroeder Hebert Ellensburg Banks Yakima Toppenish Schroeder

Miles Street Improvement and Park Roofs Bid Awards

The Board of Public Works awarded Miles Street improvement to George Willson at 1.95 per foot, and sidewalk work to Elliston at 0.57 per square foot. Pavilions at Spencer Park will be re shingled with cedar and wire nails. A slaveyard deed was issued to Jessie Williams for Mt. Hope Cemetery. Usher Street wrangle to be revisited.

Lic Works Miles Street George Willson Elliston Spencer Park Jessie \Williams Mt. Hope Cemetery Usher Street

Balloon Ascension Planned Despite Repeated Delays at Spencer Park

Ellis France and Hance, famed aeronauts, prepare for balloon ascensions in coming days after three prior setbacks. The Spencer Park event, delayed by weather and balloon destruction, aims for a Sunday flight with Superintendent Ryder supervising at Boonville if conditions permit.

Hance Addison Giants Hane Bunker Bill Robinson Park Wabash Kreuzberger Boonville

Carson Family Reunion Honors Longstanding Record

Two hundred twenty five Carson family members attended the annual reunion held yesterday at Brookside Indianapolis. The family record has been kept complete from 1754 to present. Officers elected include J. M. Carson president of Logansport, Dr. Carson vice president of Traders Point, Charles Graham secretary, Walter M. Carson of Vernon, William Graham of Indianapolis, John Graham of Galveston.

Carson Brookside Indianapolis J. M. Carson Logansport Dr. Carson Traders Point Charles Graham Whiteland Walter M. Carson Vernon William Graham Ohn Graham Galveston

McMeans Cigar Store Sold by Yeagleys in Nelson Building

Roy Yeagley and his father, agents for the Chicago Indianapolis and Cincinnati papers, have purchased the cigar store once owned by Marion McMeans in the Nelson building.

Roy Yeagley Chicago Indianapolis Cincinnati Marion McMeans Nelson Building

Bumpers to Save Perkins Scarps in Indiana Labor Politics

O P Smith reports Samuel Gompers will attend the Indiana Federation of Labor meeting in Vincennes as Republicans seek to dethrone Perkins at the convention. Smith says Gompers will oppose James E. Watson and highlight labor bills, with Watson’s influence fading after the AFL leader’s speech. Gompers canceled other dates to attend Vincennes.

O. P. Smith Samuel E. Gompers Hn American Federation of Labor Indiana Federation of Labor Vincennes Gompers Perkins State Federation of Labor O. P Perkins’ Svalp Watson

Bryan Faults Republicans Over Panic Monopolies In Indianapolis

In Indianapolis the Kern notification meeting drew 40 to 50 Democrats from Logansport and Cass County. Bryan spoke for the ticket, arguing the GOP cannot guarantee immunity from panics, citing three panics tied to Republican rule in the last forty years and noting the crowd favored Bryan over Kern.

Captain James Back Returns From Salvation Army Meeting

Captain James head of the local Salvation Army and family returned after a state meeting at Mounds Park near Anderson. Sixty five members attended the encampment with over 100 conversions across three days. Cadet Neil E. James will depart for New York midweek as preparations begin for a winter campaign and new cadets are to be sent to the city.

James Salvation Army Mounds Park Anderson Escott Detroit Scott Neil E. James New York

Peru Sunday School Outing From Fort Wayne Traction Run

Motorman George Henry and Conductor Kent of the Fort Wayne & ubash Valley Traction company ferried Presbyterial Sunday school members to Spencer park in a special open car. The party arrived at 11:80 oclock and will return to Peru in the afternoon at 4:20 o'clock under Superintendent H H Young and the up day school.

George Henry Kent Fort Wayne & Ubash Valley Traction Company Peru Spencer Park H. H. Young Aikdinelel

Gavel Presented From Mt Vernon Tree at Apollo Lodge

Captain Harry Fidler of Uniform Bank presented Chancellor Commander Max G Hoffman with a gavel carved from a tree that blew down near Washingtons Mount Vernon home. A second gavel was bought and will be presented to the Bridge City lodge tonight.

Apollo Lodge R. of P Harry Fidler Uniform Bank Max G. Hoffman Washington Mt. Vernon Bridge City Lodge

Loser Family Reunion At Spencer Park

The Loser family held its annual reunion at Spencer Park with over a hundred members attending. A brief program was rendered for attendees.

Spencer Park

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