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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1908
Page
3
Ma comments on belts fashion and behavior with wry aphorisms. She notes critics influence and divides readers and writers into two camps. The column mocks social norms and highlights humorous gender and class observations from a 20th century voice.
In New York City supporters form the Hughes information bureau to advocate for Charles E. Hughes after his Niagara victory. They cite his constant work ethic, lack of enemies, potential to carry New York, appreciation of horse racing, sacrifice of a high income, and backing from business leaders.
Custodian Penrose reports being assaulted by a crowd of boys at Riverside park last evening. He used his cane to defend himself and struck one boy a hard blow. The incident drew attention from bystanders and authorities.
Walter Uhl of this city was elected secretary of the state association of independent telephone men at the Indianapolis meeting yesterday. He was also chosen president of the district. The group plans to establish a clearing house for toll lines.
Virgil Vaughn of Shelbyville was shot through the arm during a fight in a pool room with George Mitchell.
Charles Klein's play of American politics and business tops Nelson attractions with Henry R. Harris directing a fine cast. The plot features a billionaire “lion” and a deft heroine “mouse” outwitting him in vivid local color. Seat sales are under way.
In Chicago and twelve Midwest cities a tariff question sparks eggs versus live stock arguments. F Statter of Sioux City argues eggs from England should enter free as livestock. Commerce firm leaders weigh in with humor and technical doubt.
A rail crossing in Lyons caused instant death. Andrew Solitis of Brazil went insane after mistakenly killing a man two years prior. Arthur Nye of Marion died from a hunting accident with his brother Roscoe. Bernard Goedde of Evansville was fatally struck by a train. Henry county officials uncovered a gambling den in Mooreland with six arrests. Arthur Eggerman of Valparaiso was fatally shot in the stomach. Mrs Catherine Boxer of Marion hanged herself. The Maroney block in Chestertown was destroyed by fire saving about ten thousand dollars loss. Erastus Brewer of Marion drank carbolic acid and died. Bloomington’s College Avenue M E church plans a new fifty thousand dollar edifice. Williamsport schools closed due to scarlet fever. An unidentified man was found dead in Hammond with four bullet holes. William Shultz of Warsaw died from tainted fruit consumed days earlier.
Caroline Spitznagle transfers lot 11 on Spear Street between 15th and 16th Streets to Oscar Berk shire et ux for 1500 dollars. Rebecca Emeline Harley transfers lot 11 in Dykeman’s 3d add between 1st and Toledo streets to Chas. H. Waites et ux for 1000 dollars. Kittie A Amon and husband transfer lots 90 and ? in J T McNary’s 1st add between 22nd and 22nd on street to Katherine Welsy for 2 dollars.
A Washington medical subcommittee launches an education drive against tuberculosis. They urge sleep in tents, plain food, and fresh air as key to cure, citing housing, nourishment, and early treatment as essential. Lectures for school pupils begin at 923 H Street NW under Dr. Glazebrook.
Miss Irene Cranston saved her seven year old brother from a rabid dog in Roseland New Jersey. She threw a cloak braved a storm and confronted the animal striking it against a stone wall to kill it before collapsing from the effort.
John Starr, Gloucester shad fisherman, hauled a strange prize in his last net near Philadelphia on May 15. Expecting a valuable asset or game, he feared a sea monster until two kegs of beer surfaced with the catch.
The fisherman secured one keg into his boat while another escaped. His friends joined the search and confirmed the beer remained fresh and foamy upon discovery.
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