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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1908
Page
1
Fourteen cases of orange cider were found piled in the police court room by Captain Graham amid a dispute with Judge Smith who condemned storing confiscated drinks there. Fred Hammontree operated pop stands and stored empty and unsold cases in the court at night, with removal planned for morning.
Beverly New Jersey June 8 The council cannot force Frederick Wall to remove the so called spite fence along the river front leaving the west end of the river walk obstructed. Forty years ago Dr Brower closed Second street for a private plot in exchange for public access behind his property but records show no formal grant. Residents note beer parties and disorder from the lawn have drawn protests while the street remains closed and any opening would require purchasing the property.
Private company heads rush to the county assessor with filled assessment sheets. The assessor warns of legal action if filings are not completed this week.
Walter Quinlan, a Los Angeles Transit motor man injured in the Hill Top traction wreck, was released from St. Joseph's hospital yesterday and returned to his home in Anderson.
The Murphy and Fleming team defeated the Peru Eagles yesterday afternoon by a score of 14 to 4.
L C Mofrer a farmer near Flora phoned detective Silas Morgan to report his wife missing and suspected runaway. Morgan met the Vandalia north bound train at Logansport finding a woman who matched the description alone without a companion and directed her to Lafayette by cab toward the interurban station.
Coroner Miller reports the wealth of Hugh Faley, who died in bed with Ben Dickers on Friday evening, was overestimated. Faley held a $150 deposit with saloonist E. L. Pommeroy and had drawn about $44 from it.
Miss Frances Adams of Oklahoma is visiting relatives in Galveston, staying for an unspecified period as she travels.
The Red Men parade drew over a thousand members from Woodmen and Hagle lodges and visiting lodges from Frankfort Peru Kokomo Wolcott. A memorial day service at Mt Hope followed the procession with Rev Joseph H Craig leading prayers and John McCaffrey delivering a highly praised address at the Soldiers and Sailors monument.
The Logan Browns formerly the Shamrocks lost 3 to 2 at Rock Field yesterday afternoon. Prusch caught, Cashdollar pitched, Cook short, Brown first, Lovell second, Hayworth third, with Blake Murphy and Lovell in the outfield. Many local rooters traveled to support the team.
The Republicans chose their slate at Peru on Saturday with Bert Kessler for Representative, William B. McClintic for judge, J. Arthur Wilson for prosecuting attorney, William Bell for sheriff, Daniel Condo for treasurer, Dr. Lines for coroner, Arthur W. Smith for surveyor, and commissioners Jacob Cosper and Jo W. Hurst.
Paris readers display a satirical take on Gladys Van derbilt as La Illustration questions what American women dream of when fortunes and titles tempt them. The illustration shows a couple labeled Count and Countess Szechenyi Vanderbilt, highlighting European nobility versus American wealth.
Princeton June 8 The care fully compiled senior statistics of Princeton university reveal the class of 1908 favors blond beauty and blue eyes, with 495 correspondents among 148 seniors. Notable picks include Cap Wister as handsomest, Jim McCormick best built, and Eadie Harlan as all round. Some 36 have jail time, 97 have visited the faculty torture chamber, and 58 helped pay expenses.
In Elizabeth New Jersey the Joseph Ferrari circus animals suffered hunger after a sheriff seized assets over a $1 250 debt claim by Francis Ferrari against Joseph Ferrari. Constable Temple refused to feed the lions due to safety fears as ten wagon loads of animals faced distress until the writ was lifted when Leavitt failed to provide a bond.
The article reports a Sunday spillover of saloons opening under hot sun. Harris, owner of the Johnston hotel bar, is accused of giving away liquor. Two officers at the hotel alley were knocked over when a door gave way and chaos followed. A trial for Harris is scheduled late this week.
J W Knouff, brother of local insurance agent C I Knouff, accepted the post of principal at Richmond high school after leading Wabash high school for five years. A local graduate, he attended Wabash College and Lake Forest, taught in Clarinda Iowa, served as assistant principal in Kokomo, then moved to Wabash before taking the Richmond job.
C W Graves will relocate his book store from Fourth Street to the Broadway building between Fourth and Fifth streets now held by Mrs Benjamin. Mrs Benjamin will occupy the former Star laundry room on Market Street after remodeling. The King Kennedy Clothing Co of Kokomo will take Graves current room.
Lafayette Rabbi Nathan Krass who leads local Jewish meetings has been informed by William J. Bryan that he will serve as chaplain at the national Democratic convention in Denver. This appointment is described as a high honor.
Mrs. Thurman of Young America travels to Danville Illinois to visit friends and spend time in the community.
A Marion car driven by Charles Grant crashed into a street car at Tenth and South Branson streets after six last evening. Mrs Sallay Thomas, Mrs S L Nichols, and Eloise Grant were among nine aboard the car and suffered injuries. all escaped fatal harm. The party had been returning from the Soldiers Home when the crash occurred as Grant attempted a turn, sending the auto out of the right of way and tearing the street car fender and coupler.
Etta D Wright sues Jesse C Hertschel in a justice court appeal over a ditch dispute. Jury includes Bingaman Grow Botts Anheier Mellwain Boerger Ruff Lawrence Stauffer Miller Saylor Owen. Judgment favors the defendant. appeal to circuit court likely. Costs about 57 dollars, total may reach a dollar. Will of Hugh Faley filed for probate naming Solomon Rice executor with bond set at 260 dollars.
John Gray sues Ber Washburn in Delphi Circuit Court before Judge Wasson. Mrs. Washburn alleges her divorced husband mortgaged $2000 in 1895, used the money for debts, and she had no use of the property. Trial continues later this week.
Judge John S. Lairy and Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Lairy visited relatives in Danville Illinois on Sunday to catch up and share time together with family members.
A 14 year old Lafay ette boy, Leo Kohl of Sixteenth Street and a carrier for the Laf ayette Courier, was found dead along the Wabash tracks west of town at 1 a m. He had ridden the blind baggage of the 11 01 Wabash train home and is believed to have fallen off. Body found by Sergeant Morris and Patrolman Frohm near Mahoney crossing. Remains sent to Killian and McCloskey’s morgue. Identification later confirmed. news spread to Murphy family. body to be sent to Lafayette by train.
Twelve year old Christopher Bergaman was fatally injured when a base ball exploded as he tried to pry apart its cover to reach the rubber core. Police will identify the manufacturer and launch an investigation into the dangerous ball. The boy paid $1 for the item.
The local high school baseball team defeated the Longcliff attendants by 25 to 2 on Saturday afternoon. The game was one sided as the high school boys scored at will. Lineup: Green shortstop. Sam ple left field. L. Smith third base. Gibbard second base. Champe center field. McDonald first base. W. Smith catcher. Cowder pitcher. Gamble right field.
Dr. C. H. Good of Huntington met Harry G. Tucker, a national Republican delegate, in the city Saturday. Good said he does not need a ticket, and Tucker will have the extra one as four tickets went to Tucker with many requests for them.
A. P. Smith, local labor organizer and vice president of the state Federation of Labor, visited Danville Friday evening and spoke to the Traces Assembly. He organized a bricklayers union in the city last week.
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