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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1908

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Shively Denied in U.S. Senate Talk as Brewers Back Hoff man

Indianapolis reports say brewing interests fare disputes over United States senate candidacy with B F Shively denied by Steve Fleming of Fort Wayne and Crawford Fairbanks of Terre Haute. Democrats discuss repealing the metropolitan police law and oppose repealing the county option law while Indiana lawmakers prepare to amend police boards and governor supervision. City schools dismiss for Christmas holidays with elaborate high school program and student entertainments.

Steve Fleming Shively Indianapolis B. F. Shively South Bend United States Fort Wayne Hoffman Crawford Fairbanks Terre Haute John E. Lamb Lamb McCullough Madison County Jennie McIntosh F. M. Spraker Marie Apt Ee Aeaach Josephine Schlademan Mai Buell Madge Denbo Oesia Ee Riley

Present From Japan to Mrs Young Amid World Cruise

Mrs. A. L. Young of Biddle's Island received a handkerchief and a Japanese newspaper from her son John E. Buell, who is cruising the world with the Atlantic fleet. The handkerchief is shown in W. H. Porter’s window as an exhibition item.

A. L. Young Biddle’s Island Japan John E. Buell

Relic Found From Early Broadway Drapery Store Era

Walter B. Lewis discovered a fragment of wrapping paper bearing Mrs. B. Z. Lewis’s drapery and millinery shop address at 111 Broadway above the canal. The old paper hints at a former street layout with a canal crossing Fifth street, and likely renumbering around 1869, but exact location remains uncertain. Mrs. Lewis is still living.

Paper Broadway Canal Walter B. Lewis Ericau Fifth Street B. Z. Lewis

Valuable Cats At Show In Chicago Exhibition

Mrs. George Lynas of this city exhibits seven Angora cats at the Feresford cat show in Chicago. Other Hoosier exhibitors include Juliaus S. Conklin of Westfield Mrs. Ernest E. James of Aetna and Mrs. Hugh E. King of Bass Lake. Kings cat Firehwood Blue L. is valued at 2500 the most expensive on display. Show features 400 cats and 127 varieties.

George Lynas Feresford Chicago Juliaus S. Conklin Westfield Ernest E. James Aetna Hugh E. King Bass Lake

Carolinian Jubilee Singers to Entertain for School Library Funds

Proceeds from a January 1 1909 performance at the Assembly hall will support the local high school library. Carter's Original Carolinians will present a lively show after prior praise in Kewanna. Citizens are urged to attend as the event aims to boost pupil resources and library growth.

Carter Assembly Hall Kewanna Baptist Church Edgar Rhodes Logansport,s Jeff Bear Dodt’s Hall C. W. Anderson E. J. Kistler Lucerne S. A. Williamson Legansport

Tragic Death Of J. J. Robinson In West Yards

J. J. Robinson formerly a Vandalia freight conductor now Santa Fe assistant train master at Lajunta Cal. was killed Tuesday while supervising yard work. News reached friends here Wednesday. Remains to be shipped to DeLong Ind. for burial.

J. J. Robinson Santa Fe Lajunta Cal DeLong Ind

High School Mock Trial Over Sweater Vandalism

Elon Champe from the local high school was arrested by Detective Harry Routh for tearing an LL insignia from a freshman’s sweater. He faces a student-run mock trial this evening in the Library hall, with bond posted by Leslie Allman.

Elon Champe Harry Routh Champe Leslie Allman

Painting Wabash Station

Painters and decorators are at work redecorating the Wabash railroad depot with work covering both interior and exterior areas and expected to finish next week.

Wabash Station Wabash Railroad

Centenarian John Hanafy Dies Near Loganport

John Hanafy, longtime resident three miles east of the city, died today at age 98 years nine months and eight days. He was reportedly one of the county’s oldest men and survived by four children. A buggy accident on the way to the church affected the funeral plans, with services set for Monday at St Bridget's.

John Hanafy Logansport Cass Cou Hanary Quinn St. Bridget’s Church Lanary Davis Bridge Hanaffy James William Hanafy Patrick John Brennan St. Bridt's Church

Christmas Gift From Uncle Sam Grants Barnhart Back Pay

Congressman Henry A. Barnhart of Rochester Ind and former Cass county resident receives a $4000 back salary from time of Brick's death to his election date plus future monthly checks of 625. He plans to push bills to reimburse South Bend Post Office theft losses and to redraw district lines.

Henry A. Barnhart Rochester Ind Cass County Sam Brick Barnhart South Bend

Vandalia Railroad Charged With Discrimination

Yesterday C. W. Worthington and other merchants appeared before Railroad Commissioners in South Bend to accuse the Vandalia road of favoring larger coal users over smaller customers in the city.

Vandalia Railroad C. W. Worthington Vandalia Road W. J. Wood J. F. McClure Harry Dowing South Bend

DePauw Student Targeted in Reid Hassle Report

A DePauw University student relays that pursuit of Emmett Brumbaugh, a city freshman at the school, followed a mistaken hatred of Reverend C Fenwick Reid.

DePauw Rev. C. Fenwick Reid Emmett Brumbaugh

Red and Black Christmas Number Released

The Christmas issue of the Red and Black high school newspaper was printed this morning with student stories by Lena Steinhart Jennie Stukey and Edmund R Brumbaugh and generous merchant advertising. stories include Hilda's Hunt for St Nicolas Jim's Choice and The Fruit of the Tree.

Hilda St. Nicholas Lena Steinhart Jim Jennie Stukey Edmund R. Brumbaugh

Machinery Appraised at Electric Plant by Appraisers

George Can Alonzo Cover and Michael Courtney named by Judge Larry set a price on old machinery after inspection with Prof. J Walter Esterline. Several companies bid for the equipment, price withheld until sale.

George Can Alonzo Cover Michael Courtney Larry Electric Light Plant J. Walter Esterline

Farmers Must Now Pay Freight After Adam Township Vote

Court crowds Adams township as residents face bills for the 803 election cost on the William Carson gravel road. About 60 to 75 residents must pay 15.57 dollars if they did not withdraw or rejoin petitions. 84 cents for those who withdrew and did not rejoin. Sheriff ready to attach property if unpaid.

Adams Township William Carson Court House

Kleckner Only Laborer in State Legislature

Charles W. Kleckner of this city is the sole state legislator whose occupation is listed as laborer. Most representatives are lawyers merchants or farmers with Senator Kistler a lawyer and George Rentschler a farmer among joint representatives.

Charles W. Kleckner Senator Kistler George Rentschler

Baldwin Will Not Yet Probated Details Emergence

The late Judge Daniel P. Baldwin’s will, made April 1907, was opened and read but not probated. Executors named include W T Wilson, with Miss India Randall named as chief beneficiary. Heirs and attorneys declined further details while the estate is said to total about 100000 after bank cases are resolved.

Daniel P. Baldwin D. C. Arthur George K. Gise W. T. Wilson Wilson Pratt Baldwin Wabash College India Randall

City Council Sets Damages Suit Settlement Funds Updated

The council met in special session last evening and approved 125 to compromise the damage suit of Austin White against the city. An additional 25 and 125 were asked to settle other suits, referred to the finance committee. A further 425 was appropriated to pay interest on old city orders.

Austin Finance Committee

Youngsters Eye to Business in Million Dollar Christmas Fund

The Evening Reporter invites readers to write what they would do with a million dollars. Winners announced after a Christmas tree puzzle. many entries express charity for the poor, support for labor, and gifts for needy children across Logansport, with streets named like Mobley, Spear, Broadway, and Toledo.

Boston Evening Reporter Mattie Gallaway Mobley Street Ewart Reed Spear Street Florence Randall Broadway Salvation Army Charles Beneial Toledo Street Hazel Grace Anowlon Street Logansport Marjorie Osborn High Street Neal Osborn Lillie Martin Knowlton Street Theoreign Helena Powell George Street Harry Earl Newcomb Smean Street Leon Newcomb Tméad Street Earl Green Clifton Avenue

Powder Explosion Injures Thornhope Man in Stovepipe Incident

Jesse Brough of Thornhope suffered potential loss of sight after a powder explosion in a flue. He climbed toward the stovepipe to light the blast when the charge detonated. Dr. Washburg of Star City treated his injuries.

Jesse Brough Thornhope Washburg Star City

Kinney and Morgan Bank Robbery Trial Postponed

The trial of Fred Kinney and James Morgan alleged bank robbers, arrested locally, has been postponed until the first of the year. The men, held at Lafayette, were scheduled to be tried December 21.

Fred Kinney James Morgan Lafayette

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Denial Entertainments Good Marshall Homes Representative Marsh Clinton County House Snowdell Emmett Boys’ Glee Club Louis O'Connell Minnie Starr Manney Helen Minneman Lewis Dla Nevermind John B. Graelle Arive Royal Centre West Congressman Henry A. Barnhart Brumbaugh Carson Road Kleckner Will Randall
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