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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
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A mixed piece recounts common causes of failure with aphorisms about effort and self reliance. It then describes Taft and Roosevelt in the White House barber room, detailing the daily shaving routine as Roosevelt and Taft discuss the campaign and strategy in a private, almost ceremonial setting.
The piece portrays New York politics as dominated by Republican and Democratic machines. Gov Hughes pushes reform bills on primaries direct nominations public supervision utilities commissions and racetrack gambling repeal but both parties vote against them. A special session is scheduled for May 11 after a 25–25 senate vote and a dead senator.
A special election is called to fill a vacancy as Gov. Hughes faces opposition from both Republican and Democratic machines. A New York grand jury probe reveals public utility graft funding both parties, with wealth and influence at the center of the alleged plunder and political boss collaboration. The piece urges New Yorkers to rally to Hughes and challenge the entrenched bosses.
Law firms for Mrs. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt pressed Referee McClure to forward his divorce report to Justice O Gorman for immediate decree. Efforts at reconciliation failed after Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt urged a London meeting. a cable stating attempts to reunite proved futile, prompting pursuit of an absolute divorce.
John W. Snell announces his candidacy for clerk of Cass circuit court pending the Democratic county convention decision. He serves as editor reporter and seeks party support.
Editor Mathew Moroney announces candidacy for renomination to the office of county treasurer subject to the Democratic county convention decision.
Daily Reporter records that R. S. Estabrook announces his run for county commissioner in the First district, pending Democratic convention decision.
Louis E. Beckley announces his candidacy for reelection as sheriff of Cass County at the Democratic convention. He seeks continued leadership and law enforcement across the county.
Ex excursion tickets sold May 18 to 23 for travel to Kansas City Missouri with return allowed through June 8. Through chair cars and Pullman dining car service available. Read advertisements in The Reporter for details.
Local notice reports engineer Shaver from the Panhandle region continuing residence at his home on High Street.
Austin May 12 The Democratic feud over Senator J W Bailey persists after his primary win. Anti Bailey factions claim his small margin amid 230000 votes as a resignation pressure and seek to push anti corporate planks at the Denver convention. Governor Campbell faces censure and anti Bailey groups explore a new governor candidate while Poindexter and Wynne are floated for other offices.
A quirky note from Josh Wise notes a catlike gal dislikes playing with yarn balls or thread. The remark uses playful regional phrasing and humor about hobbies and a pet.
In New York a volunteer judge runs the Court of Tears at the Hebrew Educational Alliance to reconcile estranged couples. Judge Bernhard Robbino, unpaid, charges a five cent fee and aims to keep families intact, even feeding the hungry and urging reconciliation rather than divorce. He plans a legislative court of domestic relations to replace ad hoc aid with a formal support system for the family.
A round house cut reduced the 175 workers to an eight hour day. No heavy repair work is planned, and idle engines are moved to the back shops and white leaded.
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