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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1908
Page
3
Mrs. Inez Raymer, 35, of 400 South Main, Kokomo, attempted to kill herself with chloroform at 12:30 PM amid marital strife with husband E B Raymer. Sister Mrs. Marvin and doctors aided. rapid action saved her life. Family unrest and prior divorce hint at ongoing conflicts. no motive details disclosed.
Washington December 30 The American Historical association held its final session in this city preparing to proceed to Richmond Va where it met jointly with the American Political Science association at the Jefferson hotel last night Talcott Williams of the Philadelphia Press spoke on The Use for Historical Purposes of the Newspapers of the Last Thirty Years He said daily papers of the last three decades are less valuable for formal facts yet more valuable for recording public influences and environment that shape actions Other speakers included Joseph A Hill William Nelson James Forrd Rhodes and James A Leroy read from Fort Bayard New Mexico
New York December 30 reports Samuel Gompers writes to the Central Federated Union after the unanimous protest against jail sentences for John Mitchell Frank Morison and himself. Gompers declines patronage and asserts union stance.
Theatrical notes praise A Honeymoon Trail at the Nelson theatre for lively action sparkling lines and catchy songs. Harry Stone and Pete Baker excel in humor while Olive Vaile Alma Yonten Dorothy Breimer are highlighted for strong performances and vocal work. The piece joins a New Year feature Montana Limited and the Girls in a breezy, witty lineup.
The Nelson presentation of Texas Pals on Thursday December 1 features a full local production with integrated music from overture to curtain. Old Bill Maybrick the Texas ranchman drives the mood with his fiddle performing classics like Old Black Joe Massa in the Cold Cold Ground and Suwanee River leaving the audience moved.
The Montana Limited presents a twin brothers tale where one honest cowboy is wrongfully accused of a train robbery committed by his twin. The story builds to a final curtain reveal of their bond and the film’s dramatic twists. An ending awaits with suspenseful impact.
The unions identified as having been on the "we dont' patronize" list in the Federationist, the labor organ, were reported to be discontinued on counsel advice. The Central Federated Union then suspended its unfair list following chairmans guidance.
The article notes Standard Oil retirees to receive pensions with thresholds at sixty five, seventy and correspondingly reduced half pay and quarter pay for older workers.
Clyde Fitch's Girls or the Man-Haters arrives January 9 with Sam S. and Lee Shubert at the Nelson Theatre. The Witching Hour returns January 12 starring John Mascon and promises big crowds and advance-seat sales. Amateur auditions and a school of acting will be offered at the box office, with professional bookings coordinated by the Vaudeville Managers' association.
Deaths include Theodore Layne of Cloverdale, J. T. Powell of Henryville, and Lon Crawford from electrocution in Lafayette. Fires, thefts, and a skating ban in Warsaw are noted. Tax arrears in Bartholomew reach 10312 dollars. multiple accidents and escapes reported across towns.
The Indiana Hotel Keepers Association met in Indianapolis with record attendance to oppose local option laws and seek allowance for liquor sales in hotels. President Frank E Purcell urged resisting temperance tinkering while Jeph Hennings argued hotels should dispense liquor to serve travelers and uphold public hospitality.
W C Brown known as Uncle Billy hosted a banquet for seventy six widows in Dallas Oregon. At eighty four he presided and announced a future annual widows dinner if he does not marry. He handed out nickels totaling 100 dollars to local children from the courthouse steps. The oldest guest was ninety one and the youngest twenty five.
Mlle Adeline Genee the Danish dancer arrives in Washington after a private audience with the president at the executive mansion. She rose to fame ten years ago in London and has since captivated European royalty with her grace and innovative steps in The Soul Kiss.
Bridge City lodge No 254 L A R R T met at Ben Hur hall and elected officers including Past mistress Jeannette Lafever mistress Della Johnson vice mistress Pearl Cox secretary Letta Kahler treasurer Lizzie Meranda conductor Ella Ebey chaplain Myrtle Hinneman warden Ella Fenderson inner guard Ann Hempill outer guard Mrs Powlen pianist Ada Tracy.
The Artesian society held a spouting match in the school house with a lively crowd and a mock debate on Swiss cheese tariffs. The speaker mocked holes in cheese as loopholes while the referee opened with Home Life Among the Kurds, ending with the speaker being booted by Judge Skoover amid uproar.
The bull reportedly fetched a record price of $15,000 when purchased by Percival Roberts of Narberth Pennsylvania. The animal was imported from a renowned cattle breeding establishment on the island of Jersey.
William Gaghyan enjoys a short visit in Cincinnati staying with friends during a few days of leisure and local exploration.
Railroads seek hundreds of trained men for firemen brakemen motormen conductors and railway mail clerks carriers and P O clerks. Our practical courses by mail quicken qualification for these good paying positions. Write today for free catalogue and specify position. The Weathery Carres School Dept 26 Prenepart ML
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