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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1908

Page

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Marshall's Democratic keynote speech in Richmond

Excerpts from Thomas R. Marshall's keynote at the Eleventh district convention in Richmond outline his view of law, liberty, capital, and governance. He argues for constitutional administration, court trials over executive action, cautious tariff policy, primary reform to curb special interests, and state versus federal powers, critique of imperialism and party platforms.

Thomas R. Marshall Logansport Richmond Democratic Party Roosevelt Bryan Duke of Wellington Congress

Will Tour West With City National Teller

Harry Shideler a City National bank receiving teller left yesterday for a two months trip through the west He will visit John Kuhns formerly of the City National bank now employed at a Seattle Washington bank

Harry Shideler City National Bank West John Kuhns Seattle Washington

Memorial Day Address by Local Pastor for Knights of Pythias

Rev. Alfred A. Mainwaring of the Baptist church will deliver the memorial day address for the Knights of Pythias at Young America next Sunday afternoon.

Alfred A. Mainwaring The Baptist Church Knights of Pythias Young America

Plunge From Veranda Sends Teenager to Safety

Fern Wedekind sixteen daughter of Patrolman Eugene Wedekind leaned over a second story porch banister on Sixth and High streets the railing gave way she fell outward but landed in a grape arbor shielding ground below. She suffered a deep forehead cut five stitches bruises and no internal injuries according to Dr Joseph Rubsam she will recover.

Fern Wedekind Eugene Wedekind Joseph Rubsam

Y M C A Golden Thought at Chicago Jubilee

John V Farewell Jr urged that the YMCA focus on touching hearts and minds of young men for God's service. The Logansport site fundraiser aims for 10000 dollars with about 2000 secured and directors meeting in A G Jenkins's office expressing optimism.

Chicago John V. Farewell, Jr Logansport A. G. Jenkines

Cotterman Habeas Hearing Aims at Bail Release

Robert H. Cotterman, jailed on a first degree murder indictment for the May 11 Galveston homicide near Lincoln, seeks bail. The circuit court hearing before Judge John S. Larry is expected to favor bail as coroner verdicts and prosecutor findings questioned the grand jury indictment.

Robert H. Cotterman Cass County Cotterman James T. Brown Galveston Lincoln John S. Larry George D. Miller George A. Custer

Mrs B E Hillis Guest of Friends in Columbia City

Mrs B E Hillis is the guest of friends in Columbia City and vicinity during her visit.

B. E. Hillis Friends Columbia City

Prune Prices Discussed Across Loganport Boarding Homes

Logansport boarders discuss the anticipated prune price rise with dramatic disbelief and humorous complaints. Residents blame the prune trust for shrinking portions and note new uses for prunes while others claim higher costs to prepare and transport fruit from California.

Logansport California Dyspepsia Prune Trust

Ammons Talks Politics at Crystal Theatre

John H. Ammons, owner of the Crystal theatre, visits the city and discusses his 22 years in the business. He expects the presidential election and moral wave to dampen box office next winter and predicts many new congressmen, especially from Indiana, will learn Washington is larger than their ambitions. He believes a two year downturn precedes a recovery.

John H. Ammons Crystal Theatre Mr. Ammons Will Ammons Indiana Washington Uncle Sam

History of the Elks Tracing Its Jolly Cork Origins in New York

The article notes a state Elks convention in Indianapolis with a lively program. It recounts the order’s start as the Jolly Corks of Elkdom in New York, listing early members and contributors such as William Lloyd Bowron George W. Thompson Thomas Gratton Riggs and Henry P. O Neil. It highlights efforts by Tony Pastor George J. Green Joseph E. Jackson Joseph M. Norcross Gus Williams Hugo P. O Neil Charles T. White Fernando Pastor Elmer J. Post Charles T. Shattuck and Arthur C. Moreland in founding and expanding the lodge.

Indianapolis Logansport New York William Lloyd Bowron George W. Thompson Thompson George PF. McDonald Thomas Gratton Riggs William Sheppard Tony Pastor Order George J. Green Joseph E. Jackson Joseph M. Norcross Gus Williams the Elks West Hugo P. O'Neil Charles T. White Fernando Pastor Elmer J

Freshmen Victory Sparks Tin Class Flag Battle

A hand to hand clash at the local high school ends with freshmen defending the 1911 flag as sophomores attempt to tear it down. Police were alerted by a hidden witness and the assailants fled, while the flag remained hoisted for another day of confrontation.

Fred McKinzie Broadway MecKinzie

Fisherman Netted Fifty Frogs After Night Hunt

Jesse Barren, famed fisherman, caught nearly fifty frogs Tuesday night weighing a pound or more each. He arrived in town with twenty four frogs packed in a twenty five pound flour sack that was full. His friends feasted on fried frogs last night.

Jesse Barren

Editors Convene in Logansport For Annual Meeting

Northern Indiana Editorial association with about 150 members and families arrives for a two day session. Logansport hosts include Library hall business meetings Murdock hotel Elks band M C A Junior orchestra street car tour Nelson theatre vaudeville luncheon at Lonz cliff and Country club entertainment by auto club rides and interurban transport.

Logansport Library Hall Murdock Hotel Elks” Band Country Club

Webb Convicted of Murder in Second Degree

Frank Webb was found guilty of second degree murder in the death of Sheriff Oglesby and faces life plus ten to twenty years after death. The jury’s verdict came after a long, contentious trial in Pulaski County, with debate over responsibility and legal doctrine. The trial drew heavy costs for taxpayers and drew public scrutiny of Panhandle Railroad Company involvement. Webb’s sister funded his defense, drawing sympathy but no pardon.

Webb Frank Webb Oglesby Winamac Patrick Shea Pulaski County Marsh Burnettsville Paphardie Railroad Company Logansport Panhandle Company Smith Studebaker South Bend The Panhandle

City urged to adopt headlights glare ordinance

The city should pass an ordinance requiring traction companies to blind headlights on cars entering and leaving the city. Kokomo and Tipton have similar rules. interurban search lights blind drivers, and horses fear approaching them.

Kokomo Tipton

Saloon Licenses Filed by Dunkirk Establishments

Three Dunkirk saloonists took out licenses yesterday and more are expected this week. One saloon has quit business in that district. Licensees include Salvatore D. Genova Barney Castald and Charles Clovis.

Dunkirk Salvatore D. Genova Barney Castald Charles Clovis

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Marshall Bor Conduct Services Bkind Y. M. C. A. Golden Thought Danville Priy Board Uncle Joe Evel Ne Amimons POLIT Elks Elk Meet Origin OF Jolly Corks of Elkdom Murdock Headquarter
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