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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1908
Page
5
In Danville, June 27, a circuit court freed Mrs. Peter from being charged as an accessory after the fact in a hog theft. The judge accepted the prosecutor’s shift in logic and allowed the husband, Peter, to be fined and released, with a warning to avoid taking other men’s swine.
Washington June 27 A tall. well built seventeen year old Miss Helen Taft weighs 145 pounds at five feet six inches She plans to attend Bryn Mawr College for at least two years and may pursue the full four year degree Her frank demeanor and independent views mark her as a distinctive daughter of her parents, with a strong interest in study and a lively social life.
Midenapolis June 27 A paper by L Pearson librarian of the war department at the American Library association convention argues against banning dime novels from libraries. He claims they are cheap and dull but that horror causes boys misdeeds stem from deeper causes and that boys want bloodthirsty stories.
At last night’s Ravenna lodge K and L of H session officers were elected for the coming term. Protector Hiram White and vice protector Tressa Billman lead a slate with Grace Rynearson as chaplain Catherine Wilson as guide Georeg Moon as guardian Frank Bott as sentinel Luther Wade as past protector. Financial secretary Margaret Wade and corresponding secretary Mrs Rebecca Vance and treasurer Frank Wilkinson will serve another six months.
St Louis June 27 Rev Charles H Bohn and I W Mueller condemn popular melodies and phonographs at a Missouri State Music Teachers convention in Nevada and Tarkio urging bars on phonographs in homes and arguing machine music lacks soul and harms virtue.
Special to the Reporter recounts Frances Folsom Cleveland before marriage as daughter of Oscar Folsom of Buffalo who partnered with Grover Cleveland. Marriage on June 2 1886 in the White House, Wells College alumna and trustee, five children born four living Ruth died at 12 Esther 13 Marion 11 Richard 9 Frances 4. Other widows of ex presidents mentioned.
The Walther league held its second annual banquet with eighty five attendees. Toaster speeches honored guests and featured performances including piano solos and a ghost story recital.
Arrangements underway for the Panhandle picnic to be held at Lake Maxinkuckee on August 25. J. J. Sheerin chairs the event with W. G. Huckleberry as secretary and H. S. Tousley as treasurer. S. S. Truman handles finances. F. A. McCarter leads amusement. C. C. Arrick oversees transportation. R. C. Miller manages reception.
An old Missouri promoter William Muldrow dreamed of Salt River and Marion City as a great western metropolis. Flooded dreams and a misjudged voyage ended in failure as early steamers stalled, recalls from Guthrie Oklahoma on June 27. The tale recounts overreach, bold ventures, and the faded glory of Promoter Muldrow.
Describes popular neck pieces featuring a double chiffon or mousseline flounce worn with formal street costumes. Ruffs secure at the side with a large ribbon, in black or contrasting shades to match gowns.
E S Rice denies writing a letter praising Central Life Securities that was presented in federal court in Chicago yesterday. Rhodus also submitted a letter from State Senator H H Witherstine, a false name, and the letters are said to be froud.
A humorous verse recounts a trip to a political convention and the repeated attempts to hear from Roosevelt. The piece describes delegates dialing the White House and waiting for word, with characters like Wal and Th' preacher reacting as the call finally arrives.
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