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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
1
Brand Whitlock analyzes the independent voter’s view of party machines and reform trends. He notes the desire for a genuine democratic platform over machine loyalty, the labor and injunction planks as pivotal clashes, and the caution with which independents will choose their fall vote in Denver.
George Hill, who shot and killed his white wife and then attempted suicide, is being moved from St Joseph's hospital to Cass county jail before murder trial. He blames Dr Joseph Rubsam for saving him and delaying his death, contending Rubsam should have let him die.
Taunton Massachusetts June 19 Edwin Gmery a nine year old boy nearly drowned while playing with his bulldog. A nearby Shetland pony heard cries for help and plunged into a twenty foot deep pond to lift the boy to safety biting the dog and killing it.
A building boom evolving in Nalton sees the residence district expanded with Bumgarner's third division added and nearing completion. Many modern houses rise as the business district rebuilds after a recent devastating fire, promising fine new business blocks.
The Republican central committee meets tomorrow at 2 Velock in the north courtroom to set a convention time. Chairman Herbert Brown says the county convention will likely be held by August first, though a sooner date is possible if the committee decides.
Thomas Myers renewed his debt suit against Frank H. Wilson for $117.41 in Justice J. C. Never's court. The claim stems from an eight year old case that Myers had won but could not collect. Wilson, a railway mail clerk, is the defendant in the renewed action.
Everett Coffman of this city attended a dance in Winamac last evening, joining local residents for an informal social event at a community venue. The report notes his presence among attendees and the gathering's relaxed atmosphere.
Dr Terflinger, acting superintendent of Longcliff, investigates missing yellow legged chickens from the head post and a banana berry patch he suspects attendants and night wanderers. Three forms were seen in the patch while attendants fled with berries. A separate section notes Taft and Sherman as Republican nominees and plans for an Old Settlers picnic at Spencer Park in August with Cass county figures and the Elks band on the program.
The Panhandle trainmen examination, led by Trainmaster S. F. Johnson, is well advanced with nearly two thirds questioned. Operators of all divisions will soon be examined by Chief Operator H. S. Tousley at the Y M C A.
After pressure from Logansport and Cass County officials, private corporations filed schedules and underwent board of review. Only three assessments were raised while one was lowered, detailing company by company valuations in Cass County including Maiden's Laundry, Logansport Ice and Cold Storage, Wiler & Wise real estate, Indiana Lumber Co. and many others.
William H. Haas of Cass county schools is in Indianapolis for the annual meeting of the state county superintendents. The gathering began yesterday morning and will conclude with tonight’s session.
A daughter was born to Rev. and Mrs. L. C. Poor of Portland Oregon. Rev. Poor formerly served as pastor of Wheatland Avenue M E Church in this city.
Lincoln Steffens reports from Chicago on June 19 1908 that Roosevelt's liberal reforms clash with a conservative Taft led platform. The piece notes Roosevelt loses control of his party while urging continued progress and discusses planks on campaign finance and railroad valuation.
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