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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1908

Page

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Rabbi Nathan Krass Defends Jews At Broadway Methodist Address

Rabbi Nathan Krass of the Lafayette Synagogue spoke at Broadway Methodist Church to a filled audience of Jews and Gentiles. He argued against blaming Jews for Christ’s death, urged Christian readers to reexamine history, and pressed for harmony and end to anti Jewish jeers.

Broadway Methodist Church Nathan Krass Lafayette Rochester N. Y Krass Christ Jesus Jerusalem Israel Rabbi Krass Shylock Shakespear Shakespeare Ikxrass

Change of Venue Sought for Devil's Lake Murder Trial

Mary Wright, jailed in Devil's Lake North Dakota since last August for the murder of her seven year old adopted daughter Beulah Cgyx, will seek a change of venue to Grand Forks or Walsh counties due to local hostility. Attorneys Samson and McClory argue a fair jury cannot be seated in the current county.

Mary Wright Logansport Devil's Lake N. D Beulah Cgyx Samson & McClory Grand Forks Walsh County

Thomas Holds Fort In Hotel Receiver Battle

W. C. Thomas, named receiver for the Barnett hotel by Judge John 3. Larry, refused to yield books and keys to Fred Dykeman, yesterday named receiver by the federal court in Indianapolis. Local creditors will protest at a hearing in Indianapolis Friday and seek Thomas’ continuation as receiver.

W. C. Thomas Barnett Hotel John 3 Larry Fred Dykeman Indianapolis Dykeman Thomas

Kenneth Casparis Leads Stone Quarry Contract in Buffalo

The Sparis Stone company owner of the Kenneth quarries has secured a 25 year contract to supply 3,000 carloads of limestone daily to Lackawanna Steel. Kenneth Casparis and S. Casparis supervise new Buffalo quarries ten miles from the city while most stone from local quarries goes to Illinois Steel in Chicago.

Sparis Stone Company Kenneth Lackawanna Steel Company Kenneth Casparis S. Casparis Buffalo Chicago Ilinois Steel Company

Brakeman Alfred Smith Killed in Hobart Incident

Richmond man Alfred Smith a Panhandle freight brakeman was killed Monday night at Hobart. He was struck at Hobart and his head was found on the engine at Tolleston after the train reached Chicago. The deceased was twenty five years old and lived in Defiance Ohio.

Alfred Smith Richmond Panhandle Hobart North End Tolleston Chicago Dee Defiance

Weber Building Line Expands Traction Reach

Harry L. Weber, formerly Valley Traction chief engineer and now with Indiana and Ohio Traction, estimates lines between Goshen and Kendallville and Brimfield and Egonier. He is regarded as an expert in traction construction.

Harry L. Weber Valley Traction Indiana & Ohio Traction Company Goshen Kendallville Brimfield Egonier

Mule Team Runs Away Safe Escape Through Streets

A mule team hitched to Foley's Best End delivery wagon ran away yesterday at 11 o'clock but caused no injuries or damage. The frightened animals dragged the wagon from Twelfth and Broadway to Thirteenth and High streets, then stopped.

Foley Twelfth Broadway Thirteenth High Streets

Coroner Rules Self Defense in Hermane Death

Coroner Miller finds Milburn acted in self defense after Hermann knocked him down and Milburn struck blindly with a knife in the dark. He blames railroad men for keeping the youths at odds and calls for arrests and punishment of several workers. The state files a murder in the first degree charge against Milburn, with a preliminary hearing to follow and possible discharge by defense.

George’ D Vincent Ler Hermann Milburn Panhandle Young Hermann Young Milburn McConnell Jenkines Jenkines & Stuart Miller

All State High School Football Team Omit Logansport Player

Local football season ends with Logansport ignored in Clark Terre Haute Star selections. The all state team includes Brownsburg Oakwood Washington and New Albany among others, with Logansport not represented on either first or second team. Clark notes no team merits state honors.

Clark Terre Haute Star Logansport R.nevitt Brownsburg J. Sheets Oakwood Greene Bloomington Elliott Sheridan Beitman Washington Nicoll Anderson Deming Wiley A. Brenner Linton F. Fleming New Albany Sperry Goshen Patterson Price Long Muncie

Calf Death Suit In Miami Circuit Court

John H. Miller sues Lake Erie and Western in Miami Circuit Court seeking 500 dollars for damages from the death of a calf named Gallent Marshall. The calf is the plaintiff’s property in the case.

John H. Miller Lake Erie and Western Miami Gallent Marshall

Women Bowl at Elks Alleys in Club Meeting

The Women’s Bowling club held its regular meeting this afternoon at the Elks' alleys. Members enjoyed themselves and several posted good scores while handling the large balls with skill.

Elks

Dog Dies of Heart Failure on Wall Street

A fox terrier owned by D A Hyman died of heart failure at 3 PM this afternoon on Wall street drawing a large crowd of onlookers curious about the incident.

D. A. Hyman Wallerteet

Veteran seeks aid from comrades for Civil War pension

J C Jackson a Cass county native now living in Couran Missouri requests help locating old Army comrades from Company F Twelfth Indiana Cavalry to testify he served in the Civil War and deserves a pension. He cites age and financial need and notes many listed names may be deceased.

J. C. Jackson Logansport Couran New Madrid County Missouri Louis E. Beckley Cass County Sam Twelfth Indiana Cavalry B. O. Wilkinson Jess Baker Charles Barron Charles Burgman Spear Swinehart W. H. Wilkerson Fred Hebble Edward James Daly Thomas Harvey McGinnis Frank Fury Levi Benny Philip Wolford Silas Miller Landsford Field J. R. Moore

Trains Held To Make Connections On Englewood Route

Trains Nos. 18 and 20, leaving at 1 20 for Cincinnati and Louisville, were held this afternoon to connect with No. 20 arriving at 1 35. Since the new schedule began Sunday No. 20 from Chicago uses the Englewood route while No. 18 does not. Several Englewood passengers were aboard No. 20 bound for Cincinnati and Louisville.

Panhandle Cincinnati Louisville Chicago Englewood

Postmasters Affected by Civil Service Exams East of Mississippi

Washington orders require all fourth class postmasters east of the Mississippi to pass civil service examinations to qualify for office. Current holders are exempt. The local second class post office is not included in this rule.

Washington Mississippi River

Turley Case Trial Opens in Cass Court

Bessie Garrison of Carroll County sues Milton Turley of Young America for paternity and child support. In previous trials Turley lost, with juries and judges ruling he is the father. The current trial, before Judge Henry H. Vinton, draws fifty to sixty locals amid sensational testimony.

Bessie Garrison Carroll County Milton Turley Young America Cass Kenry H. Vinton Tippecanoe Turley V. C. Hanawalt Biterly Hanawalt Panhadle Logansport Vintec Lafayette America

Ladies of the G A R Elect Officers at Regular Meeting

At the regular meeting of the ladies of the G A R yesterday the annual memorial services were planned for the next meeting. Officers elected include Mrs. Mary Clevinger president Katie Enyart senior vice Margaret Wright Jr vice Rebecca May chaplain Nellie Henke treasurer Mattie Miller conductor Lucinda Crockett guard and Miss Fern Wright pianist. Delegates are Mrs. Mattie Miller Rebecca May Miss Fern Wright and Mrs. Bell Thompson alternates Mrs. Anna King Jennie Shaffer Mrs. Joe Kinney and Mrs. Lois Wilson. Installation is set for the first meeting in January.

Sevon Mattie Miller Rebecca May Fern Wright Bell Thompson Anna King Jennie Shaffer Joe Kinney

Meetings Grow as Midweek Gatherings Increase

The Yuell meetings are rapidly growing with more attendees at mid-week sessions. Evangelist Yeuell preached on Future Recognition while Prof John led music with a solo The Holy City. Several out-of-town visitors attended including Mrs M J Hadsell Miss Nellie Doyle Sarah Davis and others from Monticello and nearby areas.

Yuell Yeuell St. oJhn Holy City M. J. Hadsell Nellie Doyle Sarah Davis Fay Taylor Taylor Finshoie Hadsell ePru Ed F. Newton Monticello

Probing Drug Stores In Indiana Pharmacy Inquiry

A. F. Sala of Winamac, representing the Indiana board of pharmacy, visited the city to investigate local drug stores. Law requires the druggist to be a registered man with a registered clerk. Some shops operate with a registered proprietor and a boy helper. Sala says a permit to operate is required after the first of the year.

A. F. Sala Winamac Indiana Board of Pharmacy Sala

Wheel Breaks on McCaffrey Coal Wagon

A wheel on a McCaffrey coal wagon broke on Market street opposite Sive and Behr man's store. The wagon, heavily loaded, shed its load to another wagon and the disabled one was taken to the repair shop.

McCaffrey Market Street Sive & Behrman’s

Rauch at Washington Arrives for Regular Session

Congressman George Rauch of this district was among the first to reach Washington for the new regular session of Congress.

George Rauch Washington

Santa Claus visits the city to preview toys for Christmas

Santa Claus toured toy stalls in Loganport describing popular items for the year. He warned dealers against stockpiling magic lanterns, praised the opticon for image projection, and noted new wind up hill climbers and electric fans. He commented on lifelike dolls and growing doll houses and predicted strong sales. He exited with “See you Christmas eve.”

Cate Santa Claus Logansport Uatings Romy Germany Roosevelt Panama Gibson Miss Hook Holland Wenzel

Fire at West Side Home Damages House

The fire department responded to a morning blaze at Clem Slusher's West Side home caused by a defective flue. Damage was small and no injuries reported.

Clem Slusher

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