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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribute swears the Tribune circulation for March 1908 is as per the attached table. Notary public Hillmouseh certifies the oath dated March 31 1908 and lists commission expiration.
The briefing notes emphasize five weeks remain to mobilize before the convention as campaigns plan strategy for a decisive first ballot outcome. Key organizers coordinate communications with delegates and allied groups to secure support ahead of the event.
Washington May 9 reports on the Republican national convention race show field candidates and Taft backers confident of a first ballot nomination. Taft may lead but faces opposition from negroes, workers, and many politicians. total delegates chosen 842 with 351 Taft, 491 others. Next week final delegate selections will determine if Taft reaches the needed majority.
Republican ticket lists candidates for state offices including Governor James Watson and Lieutenant Governor Fremont Goodwine with a slate of secretary of state Fred A. Sims auditor John G. Billheimer treasurer Oscar Hadley attorney general James Bingham reporter supreme court George W. Self superintendent of public instruction Lawrence M Turnan state statistician J L Peetz and judges Quincy A. Myers David Myers and Congressman Charles H Good.
The article notes the prince de Sagan may have had affairs before courting Mme Gould but argues this should not affect his current suit. It reflects libel fears and a muckraking critique. It also mentions rising German prices for essentials and university involvement in politics, contrasting with a 12 percent drop in the cost of living.
Pittsburg visits Chicago while Cincinnati travels to St. Louis for two key early season games. The slate highlights cross division action and potential standings shifts as teams pursue strong starts.
In Cleveland Ohio on May 9 Cleveland beat Detroit 4 to 3 in the first game before Detroit rallied to take the second before a train connection. Joss and Clark led Cleveland with Summers and Thomas behind Detroit. Umpires Evans. In New York the Boston club lost to the Giants 7 to 2 at the polo grounds as Ferguson Yungang Boweman Matthewson and Bresnahan worked the plate with Rigler and Kiem behind them.
Chicago and St Louis split a May 9 doubleheader. In the first game Chicago won 4 to 2 while St Louis took the second 6 to 3, with Sullivan and F Jones ejected in the second game by Umpire Egam.
Walton Walter Bishop and Elmer Oden were in Indianapolis Friday afternoon. Marion and Nora Apple will spend Sunday at Martinsville with Mrs. Marion Apple. Miss Lulu Duncan visited Bennetts Switch Saturday afternoon to spend Sunday at home. Mrs. Edna Swafford of Galveston will spend Sunday with her mother, Mrs O. M. Barnard. Mrs. George Rainer of Logansport visits her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Branson E. Howard of…
Warsaw Indiana May 9 Mayor Chas A Rigdon orders police to halt gambling after a large poker game at a local hotel pending possible police expansion.
Umpire-Egam and O Laughlin oversee matchups Columbus facing Minneapolis Toledo meeting St Paul Indianapolis playing Milwaukee Louisville meeting Kansas City and Stephens listed among officials
Washington chased Carter after three innings and defeated Philadelphia 6 to 2. Burns and Warner, Vickers, Carter and Shreck credited in the box score. Umpire Connolly.
Curtis pitched the first no hitter at Athletic Park, defeating Indianapolis 6 to 0. Roth Slagle and Leahey driven in runs as Milwaukee blanks Indianapolis. Umpire Kerin. Also Columbus beats Minneapolis 3 to 1 with Hitt held hitless for Minneapolis, and St Paul defeats Toledo 6 to 1 with a third inning rally. Batteries listed for each game.
AL standings show New York and Philadelphia tied for top with 12 wins each. Cleveland and St. Louis follow, then Chicago, Washington, Boston and Detroit with lighter records. Cleveland at 10 and 7, Chicago 9 and 9, Washington 8 and 11, Boston 8 and 13, Detroit 6 and 11.
Detroit faces St Louis while Cleveland visits Chicago in a busy day of midseason baseball with notable matchups across two divisions. The games spotlight rivalries and potential shifts in early standings as teams aim for momentum.
St Louis won the second game of the series against Cincinnati 3 to 1 in Philadelphia. Beebe, Marshall, Weimer, and McLean were the battery for St Louis with Sudderham umpiring. The Brooklyn game in Philadelphia ended 1–0 with Wilhelm outdueling Moren.
Chicago defeated Pittsburg today by a score of 1 to 0 with Camnus Leever and Gibson Fraser King in the lineup. Umpire O Day.
Louisville executes sharp base running and timely hitting to beat Kansas City 2-0. Batteries J Durham and Peitz vs Goodwin and Crisp. Umpire Owens. May 9. Kansas City scored no runs until late innings. Louisville posts early support and holds on.
New York defeated Boston 2 to 1 today in a game halted twice by heavy rain. Batteries were Young and Carrigan for Boston and Chesbro and Kleinow for New York with umpire Hurst and Sheridan.
In Society Circles Monday events include Woman's Club Guest Day with Mrs. Walter Maiden at 10th and High. Tourist Club features Mrs Carl Keller with a talk on The Balkan States and other programs by members. Cleveland Detroit game results and local social calendar listed.
Logansport clubs and organizations wrap up the year with many closing sessions before Lent. Several literary groups have completed their season, marking a shorter year as remaining clubs plan to continue a few weeks longer.
Auditor Cann reported Wendling and Company of Indianapolis bond dealers expect Cass county gravel road bonds to be accepted once contractor arrangements are completed. The referenced petitions list multiple township roads with specific contractors and contracts, including Jerome McClain in Washington, Z U Loop in Jackson, Jared Rise across Cass and Carroll, Duncan Briggs in Clinton, Frank Justice, W G Davidson, Ira Maudlin, Franklin Michaels, W P Martin, W S Personette, and others with amounts ranging from about 2,375 to 20,650 dollars.
A conference in Cleveland between Municipal Traction president Dupont and conductors and motormen unions produced an agreement to arbitrate all differences. The accord makes a strike unlikely and sets a path to resolution through arbitration.
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