Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Logansport Daily Reporter in Logansport, Indiana

We have 10,635,812 pages in Indiana

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1908

Page

2

Annapolis Alumni Banquet With Fleet Officers in San Francisco

After four days of lavish hospitality, the Pacific and Atlantic fleets rested in San Francisco. Admiral Thomas kept a cold at the Fairmount after an Oakland banquet, while Annapolis alumni mingled with about 150 officers and civilians. A press breakfast hosted by the Fairmount featured Mayor Edward R. Taylor and ex Mayor James D. Whelan as speakers.

San Francisco Annapolis Thomas Fairmount Hotel Oakland Naval Academy Fairmount Edward R. Taylor James D. Whelan

WANTS GASTRO PUNISHED Minister Russell on Way Home

Paris May 11 The expulsion of eight Frenchmen from Venezuela heightens French protests against President Castro. The Temps urges action and hints Roosevelt should act as peacemaker with a Venezuela lesson. Russell sails for the United States after a visit to the gunboat Paducah. Moffet remains in La Guaira amid plague disruptions and possible gunboat transfer.

Paris Venezuela Castro Temps France Puerto Cabello M. Taigny United States Cullom Roosevelt Washington Willemstad W. W. Russell Caracas Paducah Russell Thomas P. Moffet la Guaira

Fleet Visit Brings Naval Events and Sperry Promotion

The article notes Henry ReuterdaNl urging naval press attention as the fleet plans a busy week around the bay with dances and excursions for 2000 sailors. Rear Admiral Charles M. Sperry will become commander in chief on May 15, with Dayton's Pacific fleet leaving San Francisco shortly after.

Gavin McNab Henry ReuterdaNl Navy San Jose Vallejo Berkeley Mount Tamalpais California Club Sperry Charles M. Sperry Thomas Pacific Fleet Adiral Dayton San Francisco Admiral Dayton Admiral Sperry Cole

Epidemic Strikes Kiev Prison Amid Typhoid Outbreak

Report from Kiev cites a severe exanthematous typhoid outbreak in the city prison with over 200 deaths to date and nearly all inmates infected. authorities refuse to release details. A separate item notes Francis M. Hardy indicted by the Anderson grand jury for allegedly taking a bribe related to a school contract.

Kiev Russia Anderson Francis M. Hardy

Bryan Bolting Plan Looms at Minnesota Convention

The Minnesota Democratic state convention in St Paul Will convene May 14 to assign 22 votes to Gov John A Johnson for president Pro Bryan delegates 400 strong will walk out after Johnson delegates seated and form a solid Bryan delegation to Denver The Sacramento California Republican convention will likely back President Roosevelt despite his Chicago candidacy rejection by voters in unofficial primaries

St. Paul Minn Bryan Denver San Francisco Sacramento Roosevelt Chicago California

Notable Men to Convene in Washington for Resource Conference

Washington May 11 The week brings one of the era’s most eminent gatherings as 44 governors and 153 advisers join 59 presidents of major national groups for the Roosevelt presided White House conference on natural resources. The 256 men are noted for their public service and leadership in tackling a great national issue.

Washington United States Conference On Natural Resources White House Roosevelt

Night Rider Outrage Strikes Indiana Farm

Early Sunday morning a band alleged from Kentucky ruined Henry Keiser’s tobacco beds five miles below Aurora Indiana. They dug a grave and placed an old sword a box of matches and a warning note threatening Keiser if he raises more tobacco. Farmers remain alert and expect further trouble.

Indiana Aurora Ind Kentucky Henry Keiser Keiser

Mackay Adds Gifts to Nevada School of Mines

Clarence H. Mackay of the Postal Telegraph announces further benefactions for the University of Nevada including furnishings for the school of mines and an annual maintenance gift of 6000 dollars, atop earlier gifts of 100000 for the Mackay school of mines 30000 for the statue and 50000 for campus improvements.

Mackay Reno Nev Clarence H. Mackay The Postal Telegraph Company Mackay School of Mines John W. Mackay University of Nevada School of Mines

Citi zens' Natural Gas Plans Five New Shelby County Wells

The Citi zens' Natural Gas board at Shelbyville intends to drill five new wells in Shelby County this year. The decision outlines expansion efforts and local resource development by the regional energy firm.

Citizens’ Natural Gas Company Shelbyville

Congress Mulls Adjournment By May 25

Congress advances supply bills for next fiscal year, with 14 general measures totaling about a billion dollars. The House has passed all but the military academy and the general deficiency bill, while the Senate lags on large post office and sundry civil appropriations. Only two bills have presidential approval, the urgent deficiency and Indian bills, with others in conference and awaits final action. Tributes to late Adolph Meyer of Louisiana noted in House.

Washington Congress House of Representatives Military Academy Senate House Post Office Committee On Appropriations Adolph Meyer Louisiana

Boyne Falls High Principal Slater Shoots Self

Walter C. Slater principal of Boyne Falls high school shot himself in his bedroom Saturday night after excusing himself from a Sunday school class of boys who had planned a banquet in his honor in Boyne City Michigan.

Boyne City Mich Walter C. Slater Boyne Falls High School

Death of Simon Delcamp Found in Woods After Day of Fishing

The body of Simon Delcamp of Goshen was found in nearby woods after he collapsed with apoplexy following a day spent fishing. The discovery occurred near his home as investigators review the circumstances of the fall and death.

Simon Delcamp Goshen

Tentative Accord Reached in Boundary Question with Colombia

Taft meets Amador Arias and Arango in Panama City with Squiers Cromwell. Conferences end with a tentative agreement on key matters between Colombia United States and Panama. Arbitration tribunal to settle land titles and valuations in the canal zone with Magoon as umpire.

Panama Taft Amador Arias Senor Arango United States Mr. Squiers William Nelson Cromwell Panama Canal _ company Colombia Juarado Roosevelt Root Canal

Shots Fired at Vaudeville Stage in Minnesota

In St. Paul at the Majestic theater a box occupant Mrs Bert Swan fired six shots at her husband, an alligator tamer, while he performed. None hit. A panic followed as a curtain hid moving pictures. She claimed no intent to kill, saying she shot at the scenery and would travel with him to New York.

St. Paul, Minn Majestic Theater Bert Swan

Debs Name Sparks Cheers at Socialist Convention

In Chicago on May 11 the opening session of the Socialist national convention at the Garrick Theatre drew cheers when W D Haywood was named and faint approval for Eugene V Debs surfaced as delegates gathered for a ten day meeting to pick a presidential nominee.

Chicago W. D. Haywood Garrick Theater Eugene V. Debs

American journalist dies aboard Lutzow in voyage

Cherbourg reports the death of Joseph Leicht a first cabin passenger on the North German Lloyd steamship Lutzow who arrived Sunday. The American journalist will be shipped to New York on Wednesday next after the body was taken ashore.

Cherbourg Joseph Leicht Lutzow Leicht New York

Jealous Husband Shoots Wife Then Fatally Wounds Man

Martin Schleyer shot and seriously wounded his divorced wife Martha Schleyer in Kenosha Wisconsin on Sunday afternoon and then killed Herman Koehler. Jealousy and drink are cited as motives.

Kenosha Wis Martin Schleyer Martha Schleyer Herman Koehler

Cooks Who Cook Columns Secured by Reporter

A local column feature titled Cooks Who Cook profiles community cooks, highlighting their recipes and cooking approaches, with insights from the Reporter staff. The piece showcases diverse kitchen talents and neighborhood meal ideas.

Crowds flock to Gunness farm at LaPorte gathering

Laporte Ind May 11 crowds from Laporte county and beyond descend on the Gunness farm as a public interest swell. Mayor Darrow orders Sunday law enforcement and transport strains on railways and trolleys. Among visitors are Olaf Lindboe seeking missing relatives and questions about unidentified victims.

Laporte Ind Laporte County Gunness Farm Darrow Olaf Lindboe la Salle Avenue Chicago Thomas Elkhart Mishawka South Bend New Carlisle Rolling Prairie Gunness Here

Roosevelts Return to Washington After Pine Knot Stay

President Roosevelt Mrs Roosevelt and John Burroughs conclude several days at Pine Knot near Charlottesville Virginia and travel back to Washington Sunday night.

Roosevelts Washington President Roosevelt Roosevelt John Burroughs Pine Knot

Sunday Ball Players Arrested In Mobile Game

In Mobile on May 11 the entire New Orleans and Mobile teams along with both umpires were arrested before the game for disturbing Sunday baseball. The incident halted the event and summoned authorities to the scene.

Mobile Ala New Orleans

Danville Officials Suspect Beggar Belongs to Laporte Family

Danville authorities identify a woman with three children seen begging on the streets as possibly Mrs. Belle Gunnus from Laporte. Investigators pursue confirmation to locate the family and verify her identity.

Danville Belle Gunnus Laporte

Mapl Flake the perfect food for children

An advertisement extols Mapl Flake as the ideal wheat based cereal for children. It claims whole wheat is superior to white flour and rejects corn oats and inferior flaked foods. The process is described as steam cooking six hours flaking thin and toasting 30 minutes at 400 degrees with maple syrup for flavor. It targets grocers hotels and dining cars.

Countess Gizycki Seeks Divorce and Custody in America

Vienna reports Countess Gizycki once Eleanor Patterson of Chicago may win a divorce in the U S but custody chances for her child are slim. She accuses the count of hiding the child and denying access. The count refuses to see her, fearing an attempt to take the child. Joseph Medill Patterson of the Chicago Tribune is expected to arrive to help his sister.

Vienna Countess Gizycki Eleanor Patterson Chicago Joseph Medill Patterson The Chicago Tribune

Seeing London rubbernecks ride twenty five seaters

London May 11 Seeing London motor cars seating twenty five rubbernecks are the latest sensation introduced by two Americans. The route runs from Adam street to Hampton Court and back with admission to major sights included. Londoners try the cars as a joke while the megaphone guides highlight sites Americans helped to make historic. J P Morgans offices are among these.

London Lon Adam Street Hampton Court Return J. P. Morgan’s

Friction Over Move Sparks Jani tor Conversation

In a terse exchange a resident asks why moving is needed after a pleasant flat. The reply cites incompatibility with the janitor and a lack of children for him to counsel.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Gastro Moffat Burantidae Minnnesota Gil ON Troubled Husband Alligator Tamer Morgio Death Farm Gunness Place H. W. Worden Ray Lamphere Pine Lake Aps Ake Bette Gook America Count and Countess Gizycki Ole Lunnoun Don S.S. S
Search Courier

Search the Logansport Daily Reporter Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Logansport Daily Reporter?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication