21 Feb 1908
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1908
Page
1
A penniless wanderer writes of hunger and exile from warmth and work while a city editor offers publication for a meal. He recalls church rebuff and cold streets, urging society to see the human cost and to create jobs for the idle. A separate notice asks Logansport authorities to pave an east west alley and push broader street improvements to employ idle men.
Local merchants face a Saturday holiday clash as George Washington's birthday falls on a day when many services close. Post office keeps noon hours, banks shut all day, and rural carriers pause deliveries. Schools pause or shorten vacations. libraries shut at noon.
Mrs Harry Barnum has returned home following an extended visit with her parents in Indianapolis.
The Elks announce opening night on Monday March 2 with secured tickets signed by Elk friends. Four new candidates prompted formation of committees including Executive Reception Entertainment Refreshments Arrangements and Decoration to organize the grand opening and reception with many listed members coordinating the event.
Report warns pedestrians face constant danger from roof snow slides in urban areas as snow accumulates seasonally, urging caution for walkers and residents. Aerial footage and street observations highlight shifting snow loads on building ledges and balconies.
Manford Aigle of 920 Twentieth Street endures back to back losses as wife and 12 year old son die from scarlet fever within days. Two younger sons remain ill with the disease. doctors hope for their recovery as funeral plans proceed for the child who died this morn. Interment is set at Mt Hope.
Captain James of the Salvation Army cautions residents about door to door fundraisers claiming Salvation Army affiliation. He says genuine members wear uniforms or carry written cards and warns against giving money to unverified workers after a report at 1429 North Street where a man sought funds.
A report places Martin Paul in Winamac on the previous day amid local activity. No additional details are provided about the purpose or outcome of his visit.
The Rose Blake case on appeal from a police court decision will be heard next Tuesday in circuit court. She was convicted of running a disorderly house after a police raid yielded several prominent men and two women. Witnesses from the raid may be compelled to testify and could create a sensation. Also scheduled is Salvator D Genova's liquor law violation case.
Sergeant Morris and Patrolmen Vermess and Skelton confronted William Wilson a demented man at Dunkirk last evening as they tried to arrest him after he went insane earlier in the day. Wilson fought furiously when placed in the patrol wagon and was jailed.
William Hickey, a local employee, was arrested Tuesday and sent to Peru for a Saturday night brawl. He has filed assault and battery and public intoxication charges against his accuser Frank Jackson.
Bishop John Hazen White of the Episcopal church will preside at confirmation services in the city next Sunday. The arrival marks his first visit in a long time and the church expects a full house.
The article argues expanding the assessor staff to fifteen deputy assessors and dividing the township into smaller sections. It notes many unemployed men would welcome the work, with about sixty dollars each, helping families through hard times and aiding the March 1 annual assessment effort.
Collier Swafford arrested on complaint by William Pierson for deserting his wife and children and living with Minnie Woods of Deer Creek. Adultery charges were dismissed and Swafford was ordered to stand trial for wife desertion. Pierson, a relative of Swafford’s wife, alleges Swafford fled with Minnie Woods and later rejoined the navy. One child’s status remains unsettled with a continuance until March 6.
Kenneth Kink of Walton, injured in last week's acetylene tank explosion, was in the city today. He remains seriously hurt and may lose sight in his left eye.
The students charter a special car to travel to Kokomo for tonight’s reception hosted by the school there.
The eight o'clock Indianapolis limited car carrying local people left the track near Broad Ripple last evening after slipping on ice. The motorman stopped the car within six inches of a heavy pole, and another car carried the passengers to their destination. The disabled vehicle lay off the tracks but did not block traffic.
Two local rink rivals schedule an exhibition tomorrow afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 with skating followed by a floor game. The matchups list Hankee versus Fossler at forward, Sehfel versus Kno as centers, Layman versus Wermet in the halves, and Grigspy vs Fool at goal as crowds pack the holiday-anticipating venue.
Traveling Agent Moon of the Pra Art Institute of New York exhibited water color works in a city yesterday. The works were created in eastern state public schools and samples covered grades across eastern schools, with many from Syracuse and nearby cities. Local teachers viewed the high school display and gathered ideas for classrooms.
The remains of Richard J. E. who died at Longcliff were shipped to Humington yesterday for burial.
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