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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1908
Page
6
Market prices from Logansport Union Stock Yards show calves at 3.00 to 5.50, medium to heavy cattle 5.30 to 5.45, and general ranges 5.30 to 5.35 for lighter stock. Prices reflect common to fair quality in this daily report.
Publication correction item records a notice from B V Cook & Co addressing an error in earlier text. The short item notes republication guidance and carries no additional details about persons or places.
San Francisco report notes Joe Gans and Battling Nelson agreed to a 45 round match at Mission Arena on July fourth. The 132 pound bout features a 65 percent purse to the winner and 70 percent of gate receipts, with training under Britt guiding Nelson and Gans training at Shannon's and Millett's resorts.
Milwaukee observers witnessed the June 15 unveiling of a Schiller Goethe monument in Washington Park. The gift, from Milwaukee German citizens, was presented by Christian Steger and accepted by Mayor David S. Rose. A 4000-voice mass chorus performed German anthems and The Star-Spangled Banner.
The renowned pianist Blind Tom, famed as a remarkable black musician, has died in Hoboken New York on June 15. His career drew wide attention for extraordinary musical memory and performances.
The obituary notes a famed pianist born a slave near Columbus Georgia about 1850 who died Saturday in Hoboken New Jersey where he had lived in retirement on charity. The burial certificate lists Thomas Wiggins, though he used a different surname as his stage name.
A Spaniard aboard a westbound Wabash passenger from Fort Wayne on June 15 stabbed one Italian to death and fatally wounded another while injuring a third, then leaped from a car window and escaped. The victims were Italian immigrants en route to St. Louis.
Munising Michigan reports George Genery keeper of the north light on Grand Island is missing and his assistant is found dead in a beat belonging to the lighthouse. The body shows a heavily battered head and foul play is alleged in the incident.
A wedding trip to Mackinac via the D. and C. Coast Line offers privacy and economy. Steamers are elegantly furnished with advance reservations for staterooms or parlors. Send a two cent stamp for an illustrated pamphlet to D. and C. Navigation Co. Detroit Michigan.
The Ennis Bros claim long Iowa ties and successful use of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy made in Des Moines. They report a life saved in El Paso Texas and say they have introduced the remedy in Narcoossee Florida where demand grows. W H Porter in Narcoossee sells it.
A Chicago dispatch reports that Taft delegates were seated after a prearranged settlement of Louisiana and other contests. Frank Hitchcock defended the method while McLachlin praised the regular organization's efforts and noted northern funding and covert campaigning across southern states.
Architect Carl J. Horn announces office in the Stettiner building with plans and specifications carefully prepared and available by telephone at number 700.
Ad copy notes the Columbia Brewing Co makers of the famous Columbia beer with the slogan A beer that has no peer. A family trace solicited and a telephone number 40 listed for contact.
Merrill and Son at 432 High Street advertise coal oil at 10 cents and gasoline at 14 cents. They claim to be not in the trust and urge readers to give them a trial order.
Ed F Leonard offers coal and coke at 222 Heath street with the slogan The best coal for the least money. Telephone number 1632 listed for contact.
Company listing showing address 515 Market Street and phone number 622 with tagline Entire satisfaction.
Peek and Kandler at 514 North Street offer painting and repairing for carriages and wagons along with general blacksmithing. Reasonable prices and reliable workmanship noted with contact via phone 573.
Hr. Weber offers clothing cleaning repair and pressing services at 310 Pearl Street with tailoring available.
Dentist F M Bozer D D S operates at the corner of Fourth and Broadway above City National Bank. Office phone 363 residence 1463 listed.
Addressed to D. E. Delzell at 404% Market Street with access via the stairway east of Ray's Grocery. Includes contact numbers 253 residence at 1918 North Street and 87 telephone. Lists high grade coal and related goods such as horse feed line cement and sewer pipe.
Dilley L Co at 15 Market Street offers flour feed and bay products with telephone service listed as 87 for inquiries and orders.
Merrill and Son at 432 High Street advertise high test gasoline and coal oil that resists gum in stoves. They claim not to be in the trust and offer best gasoline at 14 cents and coal oil at 1 cent per unit, inviting trial orders by card.
Ed Osborne successor to John M. Thompson offers expert horseshoeing at 122 Sixth Street with prompt and satisfactory work guaranteed.
Harness buggies and wagons advertised by Young & Custer claim old reliable service at affordable prices. Contact points listed include 310 Fifth Street with phone 72 percent, and 318 Market Street with phone 48.
Knouff Insurance offers fire life and casualty coverage with prompt settlement of claims. Located in Room 1 Spry block, contact phone 1240 for old and trusted companies and reliable service.
George H. Gise offers five percent money and a full line of insurance services. He can supply loans at 5 percent and handles various insurance types. Office and residence contact numbers 482 and 238.
Lumber firm Parker Johnston advertises specialty interior finishing and store fixtures with highest grade work. Yard mill and office at corner Spencer and Berkley streets. Telephone 112.
Manufacturer of granite and marble monuments offers artistic work at reasonable prices. Located near the rear interurban station, contact by phone 1100 to request an estimate of your wants.
An advertisement promotes Misses Hendersons School of Music located at 1317 Market Street inviting students to enroll for lessons and music instruction offered in a local establishment.
P Reporter Office on Broadway advertises letter heads envelopes statements business cards invitations and more with prompt service and samples available by phone call.
D. C. Mathews advertises bargains in new and second hand house furnishings and bicycles at second hand prices. Highest prices paid for second hand goods. Motto emphasizes satisfaction, many sales, and small profits. Located at 207 Sixth Street, phone 636.
H Weber merchant and agent tailor announces spring and summer patterns ready for inspection. Suits cost 15 dollars and up and trousers 4 dollars and up. Come and see.
H J Trah offers tin and metal roofing guttering spouting flue tops and furnace repairs at 311 Fifth street. State for practical timer and general repairs. All work done in best possible manner.
John Mehaffie offers galvanizing tin iron slate roofing and spouting at 318 Fifth Street with telephone 59. Provides skylights and repairs for iron works.
The text describes how money funded the southern contest fund and allied efforts to keep Taft’s allies in control. It notes cash for travel, printing, halls, and delegations to Chicago, with Frank Hitchcock guiding spending to keep opponents out of the South. It contrasts amateurs versus regular party figures and cites a decisive, well-financed outcome.
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