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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
7
A thirty year traveler credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with relief from nervous prostration and sleeplessness. The ad claims Nervine strengthens the nervous system, restoring organ harmony and health, with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
In Indianapolis Democrats from across Indiana met at the Denison hotel for a senate race conference lacking a formal program. Six candidates vied for the honor led by John W. Kern and L. Ert Slack, with others including John E. Lamb, B. F. Shively, G. V. Menzies, and Edward G. Hoffman. The gathering ended with a banquet as contenders debated prospects and strength. A separate Hammond report notes three passengers escaped injury after a streetcar derailment and overturn en route to a sub-station.
Kansas City December 16. After a street battle a skiff carrying a woman and two children fled down river. Forty police opened fire with riot guns and revolvers, killing Lulu Pratt fourteen as part of a revenge attack. Witnesses condemn the murder as police vengeance amid a broader confrontation between police, a religious mob led by James Sharp, and residents.
The notice enumerates daily passenger services including West Bound No 9 from New York to Kansas City daily No 1 from New York to St Louis daily No 5 from Toledo to St Louis daily No 3 from New York to St Louis with travel segments between major hubs.
Columbus reports Rev. Thomas Wallace resigned as pastor of Central Christian Church, effective once a successor is found, citing the church cannot pay him a sufficient salary. The resignation was announced in a prepared statement.
Mayors of 20 Indiana cities met in Indianapolis on Tuesday and appointed a committee to draft a bill amending the cities and towns law. The measure would be introduced at the upcoming legislative session and would allow city officers to succeed themselves in office.
Edward Rea the last surviving member of his family in Madison committed suicide at his home by taking carbolic acid. He was found dead after likely lying undiscovered for two to three days, grieving over his mother's recent death.
Princeton December 16 Charles A. Spear pleaded guilty to criminal libel in circuit court on a charge by J. A. Everitt of Indianapolis. The Fort Branch Herald editor was fined five dollars and costs, which he paid.
Cicero December 16 The union glass workers in this city many unemployed because the local company cannot meet the union scale due to competition may establish a glass works of their own here.
Joshua O Howe longtime Bloomington businessman died at Presbyterian Hospital Chicago after surgery. Born in Bloomington in 1861 he lived here all his life and was among the citys best known figures.
Laporte Indiana December 16 The Indiana Knights of Maccabees will hold a special review to elect a successor to S B Borden of Hartford City as commander. The event is set for South Bend in early January.
Lafayette December 16 Colonel R M Smock announces 346 inmates of the Soldiers' Home are absent on furloughs due to no room for them at the institution.
The Indianapolis appellate court returned an indictment against Elkhart judge James S. Hodge charging contempt of court.
Mrs Hastings of Fitchburg recalls four bottles of Vinol curing her daughter’s bronchitis after years of attacks despite a top local doctor. The ad claims Vinol’s iron and cod liver oil ingredients aid recovery and promises a full refund if no benefit is seen.
A skiff barely within range is pursued by a ferry boat and captured. Mrs. Pratt and Lena aged twelve are arrested. Lulu aged fourteen lies dead with a bullet marked by authorities as non fatal. A mutilated child body is taken to the morgue while Kansas City police claim satisfaction.
Harry Lamb returns to Elmore Uhl farm after nine months away living on M A Cline place. Douglas Clay resigns from N B Richason's farm effective March 1 and will move to William Riley farm. Seven Mile Sabbath school prepares Christmas entertainment. Wedding bells expected soon as local plans unfold. Mr. and Mrs. Persinger to St Paul for holidays. Ridenour of Logansport to occupy M A Cline place. Charles Hearell visits from Logansport. N B McManus to Pensacola Florida for winter. Rev J N Martin continues meetings at Seven Mile church. East couple return from Kentucky after two weeks.
Secretary Wilson projects agricultural output near eighty billion dollars this year. A new U S wireless station will cover a three thousand mile radius from Washington. Scholars claim chess originated five millennia ago in India. A trade unionist critiques women as a devaluing force in industry. A home craft tip explains moistening stamps to reseal envelopes. St Louis issues a marriage license.
A brief recommendation for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable cold cure. The notice claims it relieves lungs aids expectoration and aids nature for a healthy recovery. It states the remedy has no opium or narcotics and is safe for babies and adults and is sold by W. H. Porter.
A fragment notes railroads blamed for rebates aimed at Rockefeller to cast him as unrighteous. It mentions a New York case where Axorcide escaped the electric chair due to questionable sanity and turned to poetry after sentencing.
Interurban and freight timetables for Fort Wayne to Peru, Huntington, Lafayette, Logansport, and Lafayette with connections at Peru. Morning and evening departures listed plus special services to Ford Park and improved freight routes between Fort Wayne, Logansport, and Lafayette.
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