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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
3
New York on March 14 a Boston dressmaker ridiculed Chicago college girls for adopting simple styles saying they will become college widows. He argued harlequin looks entice men and defended corseted fashions while praising mystery and traditional attire amid Windy City dress guidelines.
The New York to Paris auto race pits the American Thomas entry with De Dion Bouton after Captain Hans Hansen quits the De Dion team. Hansen, famed Arctic explorer, clashes with driver G. Boucher St Chaffray near Geneva New York and Buffalo amid a tense cross country push. Hansen joins the Thomas car with an American flag in his pocket, boosting U S odds as his Arctic expertise is seen as an asset for the team.
Basil Middleton of Connersville named secretary of the State Rifle association. A.M. Murray’s Goshen residence and outbuildings burned. Minnie Miller of Goshen sued for breach of promise. settled for 290. Elizabeth Cook of Evansville bitten by dog. hydrophobia feared. Eaton’s condemned principal building to be replaced. Ha roun sawmill at Milton destroyed by fire. Brown County shows only three lawyers in state enrollment. Lafayette twenty five poker players arrested for fines. George Cole’s Evansville barn fire kills three horses. Oakland City starts three new factories. town booming. William Toney of Fort Wayne sentenced for burglary. Trio of freight-car robbers arrested at Muncie. Elwood women raise 2000 for charity.
Nelson attractions for March and April list includes H Wilson shows and a busy Crystal Theatre program. March 17 to April 3 feature Uncle Josh Perkins, The Honeymooners, George Washington Jr, Human Hearts, and Henrietta Crosman with noted vocal quality. Moving pictures, marionettes, and acts by Willara Webber Crane Crane Hazel Good and the Orvills fill the bill. Crystal remains Logansport's popular amusements venue with weekly crowds on sidewalks.
Sidney R. Ellis presents Metz in the Alps at the Nelson on March 17 with A H Wilson. The German dialect comedian is praised for his stage presence and expressive face as well as a powerful sweet singing voice noted by Mrs. George P. Goodale of the Detroit Free Press.
A fragment notes a dressmaker remarking that York girls resemble an expense as she tallies charges. The line captures a curt exchange over a bill and attire costs in a local setting.
Attorney George Kistler and G A Raub secured the charter in Indianapolis for a new bank named Farmers and Merchants Bank with a paid capital of 1000000 dollars.
Washington March 14 QL Allison Wilmer a Baltimore lawyer has been engaged as special counsel by Attorney General Bonaparte to represent the department of justice in prosecutions of coal carrying railroads that did not dispose of their coal mining properties under the commodity law enacted June 30 1906 and in effect May 1 1908.
Edwardsville Illinois March 14 The Evening Whist club members waited as banker Charles Willis Terry declined to name his life partner. Illness and absence kept key members away while he showed photographs and letters from across the United States. The formal announcement is postponed to March 27.
In Evanston a police sleuth chases a mystery of two sleeping motorists mistaken for jailed gals. Gordon Plattner and J. L. Chambers are fined fifty dollars and the judge demands the fate of the two women with them. The tale ends as Hubert continues to search the outskirts for the missing ladies.
Indianapolis March 14 United Mine Workers of America seek to avoid a April 1 strike by inviting central district operators to a March 24 wage scale discussion. Telegrams were sent to leading operators as talks continue.
Rev. Ernest Willoughby Jewell, ordained Episcopal priest in 1893, received Roman Catholic subdeacon orders at St. Andrew's cathedral in Grand Rapids and will be consecrated as priest next week. He served at Manistee Calumet and Petoskey. married in 1892 with three children. wife died ten years ago.
Mr. Popham defends Ida Palmer amid a bid for ads and business by a swindling group. He cites Charles Bidwell’s betrayal of his father and Ida Palmer’s anger as motives. Judge Chetlain is expected to instruct the jury around noon with a verdict due later in the day.
In Minnesota community lore a beloved figure is praised as the flour of the family, symbolizing the essential and nourishing role of a cherished son in local culture. The saying reflects regional pride and affectionate regard for a key community member.
Help wanted notices seek female workers to copy letters at home with weekly cash pay. Zeck Co. Morris town New York requests stamps. Cigar salesman position offers 68 per month plus expenses. no experience needed. Monroe Cigar Co. Toledo Ohio invites inquiries.
Advertises for traveling general agents to represent Griffith & Griffith with salary and expenses. Address 8 S. C. Kindy, district manager, P. O. Box 238, Elkhart, Indiana.
Coffeyville Kan March 14 three bandits held up the Tyro bank and secured 2500 dollars before fleeing toward the Oklahoma line. One guarded the outside while two took the money from three customers and the teller. They rode off on horses after ordering everyone to raise their hands.
A cautionary note reminds readers that survivors of the grip do not gain immunity to spring fever, urging continued vigilance and health awareness as warmer weather returns.
A citizen questions street maintenance calling the pavement Swiss cheese for its many holes while the inspector defends the repairs. The exchange highlights local concerns over road conditions and municipal responses.
Colonial Country Club advertises hotel rates from 2 50 to 3 50 per day under American plan with private baths and year round access. It promotes drinking mineral water and baths as cures for kidney liver stomach ailments and nervous complaints and offers home treatment by sending five gallons of spring water for 2 with physician guidance.
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