Whitlock Describes 1908 Chicago Convention Compared to Lincoln Era
Mayor Brand Whitlock recalls the 1860 Republican convention in Chicago and contrasts it with current delegates. He notes stark differences in city growth, attire, and mood, detailing a peaceful lakefront spectacle, social echoes of Lincoln, and debates over Taft and Roosevelt amid a complacent crowd.
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Lincoln
Chicago
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Lincoln J. Steffens
Congress
National Republican Party
Traction Lines Aiming to Run Cars by Fall
Harry Coleman says the Logansport and Marion Traction line will operate this fall after the survey. Promoters of the Indianapolis Logansport South Bend line expect cars into Logansport sooner, with initial connection from Logansport to Frankfort this year. A race to see which line reaches Logansport first could occur, boosting Logansport as a traction hub with six interurbans once completed.
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Harry Coleman
Logansport & Marion
Marion
Indianapolis
Logansport
South Bend
South End
Library Closes at Eight After Summer Hours Order
The public library will close at eight o clock each evening except Saturday until September first. Due to hot months there are few patrons after eight, and librarians report several evenings with no one in the building after eight.
Phi Sigma Chi Hosts State Convention at Lake Maxakuckee
Phi Sigma Chi local chapter prepares for a two day Lake Maxakuckee gathering with four state chapters Indianapolis Lafayette West Lafayette and the host to plan attendance at the national convention in Columbus Ohio. George Joffman secured Lakeview hotel as headquarters and a banquet plus social events are planned despite a state law against high school fraternities.
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Phi Sig Na Chi
Lake Maxakuckee
George Joffman
Lake
Lakeview Hotel
Indianapolis
Lafayette
West Lafayette
Columbus
Phi Sigma Chi
Boy Hurt After Cherry Tree Fall
Isaac Williams of this city fell from a cherry tree on R. L. Woodling’s farm yesterday afternoon while picking fruit. A small limb broke, he tried to grab another but missed, landing on his side. No bones broken, but he is badly bruised and sore.
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Isaac Williams
R. L. Woodling
Williams
Finnegan Given Suspended Term For Theft From Father
Arthur Finnegan, known for police escapades, was sentenced to one to eight years in state prison, but Judge John O. Larry suspended the term on good behavior. Finnegan must go to Beckley arm near Royal Center and face return to prison if he drinks. He is disfranchised for three years and accused of stealing six feather pillows from his father to obtain drinks.
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John
Larry
Finnegan
Beckley Arm
Royal Center
Logansport
Ambert Banta
John S. Larry
Banta
Michigan Avenue
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Sewer Route Approved For East End Storm Water Project
The city agrees on a sewer line to drain storm water in the East End. It will run from Twenty third and Market to Broadway then east to Twenty fourth and north to the alley between North and High streets. A special council meeting will be held after Mayor McKee recovers to authorize funding.
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East End
Twenty-third
Market Street
Broadway
Twenty-fourth Street
High Streets
McKee
Hoffman Estate Seeks Damages Over Wife's Death
George O Hoffman as administrator sues Jonathan and Homer Isler in Cass circuit court seeking 10099 dollars for the death of Bertha J Hoffman attributed to a frightened death after his arrest. He claims the Islers had him falsely arrested and confronted his home while his wife was ill, causing her death.
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George O. Hoffman
Bertha J. Hoffman
Jonathan
Homer Isler
Miami
Cass
Professor Eichorn Visits and Attends Family Wedding
Prof Louis D Eichorn and wife from Canon City Colorado are visiting Mrs R D Stevens 112 Eel River avenue. Eichorn formerly music instructor in local schools is named director of music at the Twenty third Avenue Presbyterian church in Denver. He will travel to Bluffton for the wedding of his sister Minnie Eichorn to Prof Snyder of Gary.
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Louis D. Eichorn
Canon City
Col
R. D. Stevens
Eel River Avenue
Eichorn
Twenty-third Avenue Presbyterian Church
Denver
Bluffton
Minnie Eichorn
Snyder
Gary
Judge Quashes Affidavit in Trook Subornation Case
Judge John C. Nelson yesterday quashed the affidavit charging Oliver H. Trook with subordination of perjury. The motion to quash was made by Conrad Wolf of Kokomo, Trook's attorney, while the case remained in Miami court. Trook was charged with influencing Mark Tully in the wrecking of the bank at Converse.
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John C. Nelson
Oliver H. Trook
Conrad Wolf
Kokomo
Trook
Miami Court
Mark Tully
Converse
St Josephs School Commencement Evening Program
Commencement exercises at St Josephs school take place tonight in St Josephs hall. A play titled Two Orphans will be presented and a solid program arranged. Diplomas will be presented by Rev Father A J Kroeger.
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St. Joseph's School
St. Joseph’s Hall
A. J. Kroeger
Italian fugitive hunter eludes police after deadly shooting
Police keep a sharp lookout for an Italian suspect who killed a fellow countryman weeks ago on a Sunday. Despite efforts, no trace of the fugitive remains and authorities fear he is gone for good.
Corn Looking Well Despite Late Planting
Corn appears healthy despite late planting. In many areas the crop may be smaller than last year, but overall yield is expected to be strong and on par with previous seasons.
City Public Works Board Advances Alley and Sidewalk Work
The board met in Allen Lewis's absence due to his wife’s death and approved street sewer and park claims. A petition to improve an alley between North and High streets was considered, with a review of any established trade. Residents on Plum street seek cement sidewalks and 30 day notices will be issued. The Logansport Automobile Co. may erect an electric sign at Sixth and Broadway. Payrolls for city workers were prepared and bids from coal companies for the electric light plant fuel will be opened next Thursday.
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Board of Public Works
Allen Lewis
Twenty-Second
Twenty-Third
J. E. Crain
Plum Street
Washington and
Bates
Logansport Automobile Company
Sixth and Broadway
Panhandle wreck crew clears wrecked train at 2 PM
The Panhandle wreck crew was dispatched this afternoon at two o clock to Sandyhoe on the Chicago division to place a freight car back on the track.
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Panhandle
Sandyhoex
Chicago
Ben Deitrich Jailed After Drunken Street Stunts
Ben Deitrich was arrested after a night of drunken street stunts and received a jail sentence today. Police charged him with disorderly conduct and repeat-offender status as local authorities noted his past run-ins.
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Ben Deitrich
Dolliver Backs Fairbanks as Convention Opens
Chicago June 16 Parents report Dolliver of Iowa endorsed Fairbanks for vice president at the Republican National Convention. Senator Burrows of Michigan was elected temporary chairman and delivered a ringing keynote. Roosevelt Fairbanks and Root drew prolonged cheers as the session adjourned at 4 p m until tomorrow.
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Chicago
Harry S. New
Indiana
Dolliver
Iowa
Airbanks
Fairbanks
Muldoon
Dover
Burrows
Michigan
Roosevelt
Root
Thompson couple reels in white perch on Wabash near Georgetown
Mr and Mrs J A Thompson of 2201 Broadway fished along the Wabash river near Georgetown. They caught about thirty pounds of fine white perch including several exceptionally large specimens.
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J. A. Thompson
Broadway
Wabash River
Georgetown
County dog tax delinquents face prosecution
The list of dog tax defaulters has been turned over to County Prosecutor George A. Custer who will send notices to delinquents. Those who do not respond will be summoned to court.
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George A. Custer
Newby Case Tried in Peru as Court Deliberates
In Peru this morning Judge John S. Larry sentenced Ambert Banta on petit larceny, suspending the term for good behavior and placing him on a farm with potential rearrest if he missteps. Myrtle V. Smith wins a divorce on her cross complaint in the circuit court. Several other actions include a 275 dollar judgment in Bradfield v Tolen and a city suit by John A. Newby ongoing in Miami circuit court.
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Newby
Peru
Phillip M. Smith
Myrtle V. Smith
John A. Newby
Miami
Uhl
Rogue's Row
Linton & Graff
B. D. Bradfield
Nancy Tolen
Delegates Struggle Over Roosevelt Taft Choice at Convention
The piece critiques the Republican convention’s dependence on party machinery over public will. It notes ministers of influence, Roosevelt support, and the potential for a Knox or Fairbanks nomination if a Roosevelt stampede occurs. Wisconsin leaders LaFollette Cooper push planks for reform and a representative democracy.
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Roosevelt
Oosevelt
Republican Party
Fairbanks
Knox
Lannon
Wisconsin
LaFollette
Cooper
United States
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Illinois
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Pil Olbma
Arthur Finnegan
Prof. Eichorn
Wits
Dolliver Booms
Teddy Roosevelt
Lincoln Steffens, Muck-Raker
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