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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
6
Municipal council of Lisbon uncover s a seven million dollar doodle scandal. Notable local figures face scrutiny as investigators dig into municipal finances and potential irregularities.
Mrs. Emily Crane Chadbourne paid $152,820 to the government completing the settlement over tapestries and artwork seized from England last July. The confession and payments totaled $82,411 through H. W. Askhoff, aiding in the Judge Landis case. The government seeks to return the property to Mrs. Jack Gadner of Boston.
Samuel M. Felton will resign as president of the Mexican Central railroad within two weeks. The retirement marks the culmination of a major railway merger bringing most of the republics roads under government control, save the Harriman interests.
A crowded fourth floor at Townsend & Wyatt department store in St. Joseph caused panic among Christmas shoppers when the passenger elevator doors blew open. The incident resulted in the death of Cash Nickum’s two year old son who was crushed into the shaft.
San Francisco coroner's jury ruled Chief of Police Biggy's death accidental drowning after he disappeared from the patrol launch Patrol while crossing the bay on the night of November 30.
Rev Phillip Von Rohr died early Tuesday morning in Winona Minnesota. He was one of the best known German Lutheran clergymen in the northwest and had served the church for many years.
Chicago and New York markets show diverse movements with flour firm in Chicago led by Spring wheat at 1.20 for special brands and winter pat ent around 4.75 to 4.99, while WHEAT bears indicate May at 1.05% in Chicago. Across commodities, CORN OATS BUTTER EGG POTATOES and live poultry display varied price levels and conditions in both cities.
CATTLE market shows mixed prices with steers ranging to $6.50 and cows to $8.50 per hundredweight. HOGS firm to higher with heavies near $5.60 and sows around $3.50. SHEEP demand strong with yearlings around $4.75 to $5.50 and lambs up to $6.75. Market notes dated December 21 from Omaha Nebraska.
The Reporter is on sale at the Roy g Slave cigar store at 411 Fourth Street Porter's cigar store and at 4 Market Street with an advertisement at the Interurban news stand.
An advertised home remedy claims to relieve rheumatism and bladder issues through a simple mix. It lists Fluid extract dandelion half ounce, compound karyon one ounce, compound syrup of sarsaparilla three ounces, to be taken after meals and at night, with claimed benefits for kidneys and blood purification.
Mrs Hattie Riddick widow of the late J L Riddick retired Pulaski County schools superintendent, underwent examination yesterday in the north court room under Superintendent W K Haas to qualify for the vacancy left by her husband.
Local exchange notes crop movements for yellow and mixed corn with unclear details. Trading tone is terse and filled with garbled data, hindering precise figures or dates.
Corrected daily by W. C. Routh shows prices for cattle and calves per hundredweight. Heifers bring 5.40 to 5.60, calves 3.00 to 3.50, older sheep 3.50 to 4.00, with other items listed in 2.50 to 5.50 ranges.
Market report shows pork prices for pigs 100 to 130 pounds at 3.40 to 4.25 dollars per hundredweight, light hogs 130 to 160 pounds at 4.75 to 5.05, medium hogs 170 to 190 pounds at 5.00 to 5.15, and choice heavy hogs 5.15 to 5.40 dollars. other ranges include 4.40 to 6.15 dollars for additional categories.
Publication note appears with attribution to B. V. Cook & Co. and stray unreadable characters in the OCR line. The readable fragment confirms a correction notice from the daily publication.
An advertisement asserts Orino Urino Laxative Fruit Syrup provides permanent relief from habitual constipation by stimulating the liver and easing bowel action without irritation. It claims no nausea or griping and urges customers to remember the name and reject substitutes, citing W H Porter as the druggist.
George Cohan’s pet production Forty Miles from Boston drew crowds at the Nelson theatre last night. Critics note bright passages and engaging performances, especially Louise Carver as town gossip and Grace King as ingenue.
Manager Smyth brings Bertha Kalich to Logansport for a rare one night engagement in the play Cora. The costly production and extensive scenery require a specific venue and date, making multiple city stops impractical this season.
Chicago critics praise Honeymoon Trail as a leading musical comedy this season. The show is strongly recommended for genuine entertainment and holds the audience’s interest to the final curtain. It comes to the Nelson next Tuesday December 29.
The narrator recalls a late night trip to a Broadway show filled with vaudeville style acts. Alpha group acts parodys keep the audience laughing as singers perform in red outfits and comically describe performers. The piece ends with the narrator rushing home to prepare for Christmas at the office.
Christmas crowds flocked to the Crystal last night for a strong bill. The Mitchells deliver a roaring comedy acrobatic act while Mabel and Harry Martime sparkle with wit in their skit. McKen nan and Cooney stun with a novelty mind reading act that has the town talking.
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