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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
7
Advice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation indigestion biliousness and liver discomfort. Claims include liver cleansing improved appetite and increased energy with lasting effects and no griping. Also marketed as a home remedy guaranteed to work.
In Sanders on May 12 a clash between American and Italian workers left two men hurt. J. Jewett Tatum, 18, was shot in the ear and Harley East, 25, stabbed in the breast. Citizens appealed for Company H of the National Guard to restore quiet as about 660 Americans gathered with shotguns.
In Bloomington on May 12 flowers for the late Nat A Hill ex state treasurer fill the residence with hundreds of dollars spent. Notable pieces include a broken shaft from Indianapolis state officers a blanket of American Beauty roses for the casket a shield from the Indiana Beta chapter of Phi Kappa Psi and wreaths from the US District Attorney healing Indianapolis and large pieces from the Blue Lodge and Thirty second Degree Masons.
The Cumberland Loyalists sue to eject Presbyterian Unionists from Jefferson Avenue church claiming unlawful possession. Allegations include door locks and nailed windows. Attorney Reister cites Texas and Tennessee decisions supporting anti unionists.
In Columbus on May 12 a 12 year old boy, believed to be Ralph Nagle, son of Mrs Lou Nagle and George Nagle, drowned after falling from the interurban bridge above Flat Rock River. High water and swift current hindered recovery as the body remained missing. The river is being dragged. A coat left at George Cummins' book store linked the boy to the river outing. Two other boys reported seeing an unknown coatless boy fall from the bridge an hour later.
The North Indiana Conference quartet led by Rev D H Guild Rev L J Naftzger Rev E F Naftzger and Rev F T Thornburg set out from Wabash for Baltimore to perform during the general Methodist conference invited by the general evangelistic committee they will be away ten days.
Mayor Bookwalter rode in a police automobile with friends when the car suddenly refused to run near Riverside Park. The vehicle stalled, was towed to the police station, and patrol officers sent a tow wagon to assist.
In Jeffersonville on May 12 John Trinkle aged 24 a married man was shot three times and died within minutes. The killer Jesse Aldrich a lifelong friend and nephew of the late Jeff Davis is jailed claiming self defense after Trinkle allegedly attacked him with a knife.
Harry C. Buzzaird county school superintendent was awakened by a dog disturbing his swine at Ploemington. He grabbed his gun, fell, and the weapon discharged, the shot entering his wrist.
N J Haskew once chief of police of South Pittsburg Tennessee was arrested by Sheriff W D Watson of El Paso Tennessee for an alleged crime in that state 23 years ago. Reports say Haskew stormed the El Paso jail with friends and a brother was killed along with two others in the melee. He has since been a fugitive and a heavy reward was offered for his capture. Sheriff Watson departed with his prisoner on Monday.
Rand pursues settlement with Wheelock and rescues Peggy Grierson after a dam collapses in a canyon. An explosion and rising flood devastate the reservoir, Wheelock dies in the chaos, and Peggy lies near her father as the scene ends with “to be continued.”
The article notes Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts invites young women to write about their sickness. It asserts she is a compassionate mother who understands and that nine out of ten cases mirror those of the girls who wrote letters.
Letters from Miss Abby Barrows of Nelsonville Ohio and Miss Elsie Hook of Chelsea Vermont praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing nervous headaches backache irregularities and other female complaints. The ad notes the remedy has aided displacements inflammation ulcers fibroid tumors irregularities and related symptoms for over thirty years.
New York May 12 Ex Governor David R Pran eog of Missouri attracts renewed attention as a potential Democratic contender for president. His friends cite his record as mayor of St. Louis governor of Missouri and secretary of the interior and say a united party and a strong campaign fund could bring him to Denver as a strong nominee. He has repeatedly achieved conservative success in business and public life.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. Endorsers Walding Kinnan Marvin declare Cheney honorable in business and capable of obligations. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts on blood and mucous surfaces. Testimonials available. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The schedule enumerates daily trains with numbers and routes from St Louis to New York No 2 and 4 passing through Kansas City and Toledo and from New York to Kansas City No 9 and to St Louis No 3. Also listed are No 1 from New York to St Louis No 5 from Toledo to St Louis and No 6 from St Louis to Toledo.
Thomas Reavey a Peru Indiana blacksmith says kidney trouble caused backache dizziness and vision issues. After using Doan's Kidney Pills he reports complete symptom relief and three years of good health without recurrence. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States Remember the name Doan's.
A quirky dialogue has Lucille in tears after a fortune teller predicts marriage to a tall dark man. She recalls her dog Fifi, a short blond Skye terrier, as a contrast to the predicted partner. The humor hinges on misreading the teller and the dog’s charm.
Burglars entered the Lucas cafe at Linden and stole a sizable amount of money from the slot machines and cash register. The incident was reported to police and investigators seek leads on suspects and methods used.
All nations strive to check the white plague as consumption claims many yearly victims. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe cure for coughs and colds with no risk from unknown potions. W. H. Porter, druggist, urges patrons to ask for Foley's Honey and Tar.
A rare, blunt quote attributed to Josh Wise emphasizes harsh methods as a sure way to enforce obedience. The remark reflects a hardline stance and suggests lethal force as a means to restore order.
During a convention chat, a question about being an open candidate arises. The reply confirms Karl is keeping his nomination status closed and shielded from public view.
A traveler asks Strawes cross roads residents for points of interest, and a local mentions Zeb Boseley’s windmill as a notable oddity in the town. The exchange paints a small town moment with a hint of local character and humor.
For a burn or scald apply Chamberlains Salve. It will allay the pain almost instantly and quick heal the injured parts. For sale W. Porter.
Mrs. E Hegg of Chicago writes that after three years of severe eczema she used D D D Prescription and was entirely free from the disease by December 9 1907. She praises at once stopping the itching and enabling sleep with rapid skin restoration. The note endorses D D D Prescription and cleansing soap and urges readers to begin treatment promptly.
U T system timetable effective February 10 lists multiple daily trains from Loganport to Indianapolis with limited trains to Tipton. Connections at Tipton enable direct service to Ekwood Alexandria Fairmount Anderson Middletown Muncie and other intermediate stations.
The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company posts new timetable effective February 12, 1908. Trains depart from the interurban station to Peru Wabash Huntington Fort Wayne and intermediates at several daily times with separate listings for Delphi Lafayette and intermediates. A limited case stops only in town with a late night run to Boyd Park. Express freight service operates Fort Wayne to Lafayette with daily departures, supervisor R. T. Gunn notes.
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