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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1908
Page
2
A major fire swept Port Chester New York burning over 40 buildings and displacing 40 families. Firefighters faced narrow streets and high winds with help from Montreal and regional troops. Losses exceed $1,000,000 with extensive commercial destruction and partial church damage.
Heat wave claims seven lives in Chicago with many prostrations as parks and lakefront draw crowds seeking relief. Weather experts forecast a gradual cool down with winds reducing temperatures middle of the week and warnings of continued hot conditions elsewhere. Local health officials issue hot weather guidance in seven languages for mothers and infants.
Citizens' Bank of Dover Kentucky shut Monday amid reports no cash or papers remained in the safe. The $7500 capital and $7000 in deposits were cited. Directors said Aberdeen bank closing prompted the move and the president and directors left for Maysville to make an assignment.
Milan June 23 French aeroplanist Leon Delagrange surpassed all prior marks by flying 16 minutes 30 seconds. He stayed 10 to 18 feet above ground during nine laps of a measured field course at about 38 miles per hour, totaling over 18 kilometers. A special gold medal will be struck to honor the feat.
In Des Moines on June 23 J A T Hull leads Judge Prouty by recount gains. Hull now has a 50 vote district majority with a 56 vote recount swing from the Third precinct of the Second ward, and Prouty supporters concede Hull's election.
Madrid reports Queen Victoria of Spain and King Alfonso welcomed another son Monday night. The royal couple wed in Madrid on May 1, 1906, and their first son arrived May 10, 1907.
Superintendent Samuel Ferris of Porter County schools resigns to accept a similar post with Shelby Hills. He leaves amid transition in district leadership and will assume duties at the Shelby Hills school system.
James Schoolcraft Sherman Republican nominee for vice president has been ill in Cleveland for two days causing him to stay through Tuesday. He arrived after a bilious attack while en route from Cincinnati and stayed with Myron T. Herrick leaving many conferences unheld. In Utica New York advisers report his condition improving and a large welcome is planned for his return Tuesday night with a parade and speeches.
The eighteenth annual Municipal league of Indiana will meet in Laporte for a three day session beginning Tuesday afternoon. About 300 city officials including mayors clerks treasurers and councilmen are expected. Visitors will be hosted at Pine Lake on Wednesday evening and take a trolley trip to Michigan City with a ride on the steamer Theodore Roosevelt on Lake Michigan on Thursday.
In Sabine county near Hemphill nine Black men were killed by a mob on Sunday night after two white men were killed by Black individuals. Five were hanged, one shot while escaping, and two more bodies were later found in a creek bed indicating further killings overnight.
A fierce windstorm struck Council Bluffs at 10 30 PM damaging Lake Manaway resort south of the city. Bulkheads docks yachts and launches were destroyed or sunk in the attack.
During a Sunday school convention at Sandy Springs church in Greenville South Carolina a bolt of lightning pierced the roof and instantly killed Mr and Mrs Wilton Lenderman on June 23.
Yesterday set Evansville’s hottest temperature on record as workers along the streets quit work due to extreme heat. The heat forced some laborers to stop outdoor assignments and seek shade.
President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft will attend the Thames race at New London as Yale plays Harvard. Taft alters plans to meet in Oyster Bay with Gen. Wright and discuss Republican leadership, then travels to New York Friday for conference.
Meyer Newman, a New York diamond salesman, vanished after taking $2,090 in jewelry from his home. Two anonymous letters to Stern Bros. & Co. demanded $10,000 for his release, and police investigated a possible kidnapping linked to a Bronx Park ransom tin can deadline of June 30.
In Washington on June 23 the jury returned verdicts in a government land fraud case. Frederick A. Hyde and Joost H. Schneider were found guilty on most counts, while John A. Benson and Henry P. Dimond were acquitted on all counts and released. Hyde's bail rose to 20000 dollars and Schneider's to 12500 dollars. Dimond and Benson remained out on bail of 10000 each.
Twenty four wrapping paper firms pleaded guilty in the U S circuit court to maintaining an illegal restraint of trade under the Sherman act. Judge Hough imposed 1000 dollar fines each, citing extenuating circumstances. The case arose from the Manila and Fiber association formed to control prices. indictments against Parks and 25 firms preceded the plea. The action was brought by the American Publishers association with John Norris acting as agent.
The Polk county delegation to the Democratic state convention plans to present Jerry Sullivan of Des Moines as a vice presidential candidate. Delegation leaders urge the Denver delegation to vote for Sullivan if W. J. Bryan approves. In Wilmington, Judge George Gray rejects any vice presidential nomination.
Rupert V. Wilson pled guilty to defrauding railroad companies by false freight claims. Judge Hough sentenced him to eight months in prison on Blackwell's Island in the United States circuit court.
Memphis Tenn June 23 Gen Luke E Wright will leave Thursday for Washington. He plans a conference with Secretary Taft before assuming duties as secretary of war.
Joseph Kindleshohr, once a railroad engineer, collapsed in Warsaw from heat while en route to his Rome in Wabash. The incident highlights the dangers of extreme summer conditions on pedestrians and the vulnerabilities of aging workers in transit.
Chicago June 23. John Mitchell former Mine Workers Union of America president refuses Monday night to run for Illinois governor on the Democratic ticket and also declines candidacy for the vice presidency.
In San Francisco on Monday William J. Barnett was found guilty of embezzling securities from the Colton estate. The jury retired less than an hour before delivering the verdict.
Local column notes highlight cooks who prepare meals and share recipes through Reporter’s community pages. The feature celebrates kitchen skills, neighborhood talent, and small eateries contributing to daily life.
New York June 23 The next congress of the American Skat League will be held at Milwaukee after a league vote. Officers elected include President Robert Schiller, First Vice President Mathieu Dreyfus, Second Vice President Arthur Mand, Secretary Paul Trommon, and Treasurer Albert Speich.
The Indiana Bottle company of Shirley increases its capital to 36000 dollars and plans full force operation this summer, signaling expanded production and employment potential.
Special round trip tickets at 1.25 good on trains to Indianapolis with departures 5 00 5 45 7 00 and 9 00 a m No cash on cars except full fare No baggage check on special tickets Visit the capital city and its monuments parks and White City amusement park See the swimming pool and vast grounds Car service ample Information from Indiana Union Traction company agent or ticket office.
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