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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1908
Page
3
Marion Indiana announces the formation of a large colored Democratic club in Grant County. Leaders expect strong statewide and national support for the party, with organized clubs to launch an aggressive campaign and enlist many prominent local colored citizens.
A Prohibition party group formed with Omer Smith as president and Mrs. E M Younce as secretary treasurer. Mrs Flora T Neff leads social committee. Meetings set for Fridays. A big meeting is planned with Eugene W Chafin speaking October 12, as he tours eight states. Chafin is traveling through Illinois Indiana Iowa Michigan Nebraska Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin. Watkins accompanies him touring several eastern states.
A story features Ferdie waking from a dream of chase and combat with his father recounting a bizarre cave battle. The page also highlights fashion trends with ribbons on hats and gowns, praising black bow ribbons and a lingerie style hat with lace brims, feather, and pearl beads.
The Crystal Theatre in Logansport offers Ma's New Husband a matinee and night show on Wednesday September 2. David Edwin wrote the book with George Fletcher providing music and lyrics. The act features The Real Quartette The La Monts and other big vaudeville acts as a strong bill draws crowds in the city.
A finished staging of Lem B Parker's drama from Hertha M Clay's story arrives at Nelson on Saturday September 5 with matinee and night shows. Rowland and Clifford present the attraction and supply scene painting and costumes. The cast features many noted performers.
French naval units report heavy losses as submarines suffer undersea damage and battles rage. Officials confirm 15 submarines engaged with unclear outcomes. Postwar tensions rise as crews seek salvage and reevaluate tactics.
Beginning with a matinee on Monday August 21 the Broadway theatre debuts a sensational novelty bill headlined by the Hurling Huttons aerial act using a rebound trampoline. Also featured are the Garden City Trio singing and dancing their new act, Maxine Wells ventriloquism with her family, Earl Hyman singing with illustrated pictures, and the latest moving pictures. A dog race and an 800 mile naval race between Pluviose and Emeraude are described with technical details and route.
The Crystal theatre drew record audiences as crowds filled the venue over the weekend, signaling strong demand for cinema and live performances.
A stowaway posing as John Rawlings aboard the Prinz Joachim sought to slip to New York. The real John Rawlings was found ill in a state room. the impostor jumped to the sea but was rescued by a police boat and landed at Ellis Island. If deemed a citizen, he may face prosecution. otherwise he will be sent back to Colon.
The exchange captures a tentative social moment in Yonkers with a woman checking her hat and a man reacting to her remark about waiting versus sojourning, reflecting casual conversation.
Summer readers get practical tips to stay cool and presentable. Advice covers diet and hydration, hair care, skin care, laundry habits, clothing choices, and avoiding heat induced redness or rash indications. It emphasizes modest grooming and avoiding excessive heat through what to wear and eat.
A brief dialogue asks if meals at a boarding house include milk. Responses vary with some saying yes and others saying no, reflecting mixed serving practices.
Harry K. Thaw approves Commissioner Hand's ruling for Jerome removal but disagrees with parts deeming dice throwing a crime. He defends Jerome as zealous and able, criticizes Hand's remarks on gambling and popular games, and notes billiards golf and tennis rarely involve money. Thaw urges public support for the commissioner’s report despite differing views.
The Julian family held its annual reunion yesterday at Spencer park with about 100 relatives attending. Melvin Stallard of Indianapolis delivered the lead oration and provided a strong program for the gathering.
Hal S a local horse won three straight heats at Anderson yesterday securing first money in the races.
The Boston chamber of commerce releases its annual apple crop estimates, showing declines in New England and New York Hudson River regions, gains in California and Missouri, and overall US production expected to match last year. Quality ranges from fair to excellent with notable regional variations.
Police were called to Mullendore's saloon on Third Street last evening where two women living in rooms across from each other fought and pulled out large quantities of hair.
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