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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1908

Page

2

Governors Hear Warring Tall Hill Speech On Forest Depletion

At the White House governors conference James J. Hill warned of soil waste and forest depletion ending in political chaos if not halted. The session featured experts from Chicago to Wyoming discussing soil, irrigation, grazing, and forestry policy as they debated government methods and future organization.

Washington White House Resolutions Committee Kentucky Miasouri Nebraska Gov. Johnson Minnesota Gov. Deheen Illinois T. C. Chamberlain Chicago R. A. Long Kansas City West Carey Wyoming Wilson Heard Northwest Gov. Brooks National Forestry Organization Cutter Utah Gov. Gooding Idaho Gov Toole Montana Garfield

San Francisco sees fleet sail after month of merrymaking

San Francisco ends three days of Atlantic fleet entertainments as ships prepare to sail to Puget Sound Monday at 10 am. Officers praise visits but note reduced discipline from crowds and social duties. Rear Admiral Thomas hands over to Admiral Sperry to organize the remainder of the cruise.

San Francisco Puget Sound California Charles M. Thomas Connecticut Thomas Sperry

Vreeland currency bill passes House with insurgent support

The Vreeland currency bill, agreed by the Republican caucus, clears the House Thursday by 184 to 145 with fifteen insurgents voting with Democrats. The Senate also passes the sundry civil appropriation bill of about 120 million dollars, marking alignment with the House on major appropriations.

Washington House Senate

Wabash Rail Trip Offer From Logansport

Sunday May 17 round trip fare is 1.25 dollars. Depart Logansport at 8:29 a.m. for the service.

Logansport Indianapolis

Attack on Catholic Church Angers General Conference

Baltimore May 15 at a general conference meeting Bishop Neeley condemned the church in South America and accused it of meddling in U S politics claiming influence in state municipal governments and in Washington A memorial to abolish Foreign Missions field secretaries was introduced in committee reflecting economy motives.

Baltimore General Conference Neeley South America Washington Foreign Missions Society Committee On Foreign Missions

Jealousy Tragedy at Coney Island kills two men

At Coney Island New York on May 15 a young Italian man shot two men and wounded a woman. The deceased are Max Sweiback 25 of Brooklyn and an unidentified man. The shooter is identified as Louis Poget. The wounded woman Carroll Terry 25 a singer in a concert hall survived.

Coney Island New York Italia Louis Poget Max Sweiback Brooklyn Carroll Terry

Tragic Woman Killed by Infant Son in Shenandoah

In Shenandoah Pennsylvania on May 15 Mrs Albert Major of Ellangowan was instantly killed by her four year old son who picked up a Flobert rifle from a table, pointed it at her and pulled the trigger.

Shenandoah Albert Major Ellangowan Here

Hat Makers Locked Out In Orange Factory Closures

Eight hat manufactories in Orange New Jersey closed their doors affecting about 2800 workers as talks over wages and labor conditions failed.

Orange N. J Hat Manufactories

Hamiter Hands Office to Pindall in Arkansas Transfer

Acting Gov Hamiter relinquished the office to Acting Gov Pindall who arrived in Little Rock on Thursday evening. Pindall refused to shake hands with Hamiter.

Hamiter Pindall Little Rock Ark Pindal

Well Known Lake Captain Dies in New York

Waterstown observed the sudden death of Capt. HH. L. Mills 48 a famed upper lakes captain who died Thursday.

Waterstown N. Y HH. L. Mills Upper Lakes

Allen Harrison Dies at Ninety Six in Crawfordsville

Allen Harrison aged ninety six of Crawfordsville has died. The obituary notes he never had the services of a physi- cian in his later years and reflects on his long life and rural East Indiana roots.

Allen Harrison Crawfordsville

Minnesota Democrats Back Johnson as Presidential Favorite

St Paul May 15 Democrats of Minnesota endorsed Gov John A Johnson for president and rejected a Bryan second choice by 772 to 166. Bryan followers stayed put after defeat. Johnson supporters praised Bryans integrity while favoring Johnson to lead the party.

St. Paul Minn Democrats of Minnesota John A. Johnson William Jennings Bryan Mr. Bryan Committee On Credentials Johnson William J. Bryan Democratic

Indiana farmers form protection organization near Rising Sun

In the Rising Sun area Indiana farmers have organized to protect themselves from perceived threats and safeguard local agriculture.

Indiana Rising San

McKee Divorce Granted in Hart McKee Case

Paris court grants divorce to Mrs. McKee and Mr. McKee with custody of their child to the wife and visitation rights for the husband. He must pay 1000 francs monthly for child support. court Finds both contributed to unhappiness, no proof of libel against him, and separation deemed wisest.

Paris Hart-McKee

Bandits Escape with 35000 dollars in El Paso robbery

Three bandits fled through rugged passes north of French New Mexico with 35000 dollars in loot after looting the depot at French station. They bound the agent and guard, blew the safe, and rode away pursued by men and bloodhounds toward the Santa Fe line.

el Paso Tex French Las Vegas N. M Santa Fe

Wright brothers suffer wreck at Kill Devil Hill flight

Norfolk report May 15 says Wilbur Wright escaped unharmed after the Wright brothers wrecked their aeroplane during a landing at Kill Devil Hill North Carolina following the greatest flight yet made with a similar machine.

Norfolk Wilbur Orville Wright Kill Devil Hill North Carolina Wilbur Wright

Masons Lay Cornerstone Of $100,000 Temple In Springfield

Springfield Illinois May 15. Grand lodge of Illinois laid the cornerstone of the new Masonic temple costing 100000 in a ceremony with imposing rites and a parade of all Masonic bodies. Grand Master A H Bell of Carville presided.

Springfield Grand Lodge of Illinois A. H. Bell Carlinville Masonic Temple Indianapolis

Senators in Capitol brawl over liar claim in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma May 15 Senators Morris and Roddie fought on the senate floor after Roddie called Morris a liar. Roddie suffered serious head bruises. Senator Brook intervened and was struck by the fighters.

Guthrie Okla Morris Roddie Senate Brook

Cooks who cook secured through Reporter local columns

A local column profile highlights cooks who cook in the community and how Reporter coverage connects readers with kitchen stories. The feature emphasizes craft, neighborhood recipes, and the social impact of home cooking.

Jawbone fragments found at Gunness farm bolster murder case

Fragments of a jawbone and skin found in the Gunness farmhouse cellar are described by Dr. Meyers as from a human jaw. Prosecution officials say the evidence strengthens the murder case against the Gunness suspect, with Bertillon measurements of Helgelein reportedly aligning with the corpse. An anonymous letter to H. H. Worden names a local man as having knowledge of the case.

Laporte Ind Gunness Ralph N. Smith J. H. William Meyers Dr. Meyers Helgelein Bertillon Andrew Heigelein Minnesota Stillwater Gunness Farm Flona Harvey Indiana State Michigan City James Reid Mack

Maryland Wins Target Practice Trophy at Magdalena Bay

The armored cruiser Maryland was declared the trophy winner in recent target practice at Magdalena Bay. Navy department announced on Thursday that the trophy is now in the possession of the Maryland and orders have been sent to transfer it to the commander in chief of the Atlantic fleet.

Washington Maryland Magdalena Bay Navy Department Ilinds Atlantic Fleet

Gans Defeats Anholtz In Eleventh Round Victory

San Francisco May 15 Joe Gans lightweight champion defeated Rudolph Anholz the rugged Boer from South Africa in the eleventh round The fight was one sided with Gans dominating the bout until the referee intervened as Anholz neared a knockout.

Gans Anholtz San Francisco Joe Gans Rudolph Anholz South Africa Anholz

Governor Gard Improves After Wounding in Lanao

Manila May 15 report states Gov Allen Gard of Lanao Province who was wounded by Morobolomen is not dead and is improving. Authorities expect he will recover from his wounds.

Gov Glenn North Carolina Applavee United States Grover Gamatiace Manila Allen Gard Lanao Province

Republic selects four delegates at Georgia state convention

In Macon on May 15 the Republic state convention chose four uninstructed delegates for the national convention in Chicago and adopted resolutions backing President Roosevelt's administration.

Wyoming Bryan Cheyenne Wyo William J. Bryan United States Ketchikan Alaska Chicago Juneau W. H. Taft Sacramento Cal Taft Minot N. D North Dakota Montana Butte Mont Roosevelt Gov. Hughes Macon

Debs Again Nominated by Socialist Party

In Chicago on May 15 Eugene V. Debs was chosen as the Socialist party presidential nominee amid gag rule charges and riotous excitement at an early Friday morning session.

Chicago Eugene V. Debs Socialist Party

Fire at Milwaukee Docks Destroys Lehigh Valley Warehouse

A midnight blaze at the Lehigh Valley company docks in Milwaukee ruins 609 feet of the warehouse though the building is nearly empty. Estimated loss runs about 75000 dollars.

Milwaukee Lehigh Valley Company

Unidentified Man Dies Jumping From Missouri Side Bridge

An unidentified man was instantly killed Thursday after leaping from the Missouri side of the reads bridge to the levee below. The incident occurred on May 15 in St. Louis.

St. Louis Missouri Reads

Indiana Bottle and Glass Company Expands Workforce

The Indiana Bottle and Glass company of Cicero is again operating at full capacity with several hundred men employed, signaling renewed industrial activity in the town.

Indiana Bottle and Glass Company of Cicero

Why 96 Hours Wheat Turns Into Maps Flake

The text explains a lengthy process to render white wheat fully digestible. Wheat starch is made soluble by high heat and long cooking to separate granules. Steam cooking six hours followed by curing and then thin flaking, toasted 30 minutes at 400 degrees ensures all starch atoms are attacked by heat.

Soul Mate in Red Vest at Rathskeller Heart Waltz

Portrait of a Rathskeller figure called the Soul Mate with the sporty red vest. The prose depicts two versions of him, a warm hearted, beer loving character from Cushnersville who adores pretzels and sweets, and a charming but naive observer in a festive, satirical voice.

Cushnersville Bennings Will Boy Willow Springs Matt Rathskeller

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