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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
2
Washington May 16 Many Methodists visiting the capital to honor the president heard his address praising the church’s past work and urging duty in public life. He extolled democratic ideals, the need to fight evil, and the vital roles of good men and especially mothers in national growth.
Rear Admiral Charles Stillman Sperry assumes command of the strongest force of first class fighting ships in U S history after returning from The Hague. Rear Admiral Charles M Thomas ends a 47 year active career, hauling down his flag aboard the Connecticut and receiving honors aboard the flagship. Under Sperry orders the bronze target trophy moves from Illinois to Maryland as the fleets shift duties.
Delegates from 50 commercial organizations meeting in Chicago at the Congress hotel have acted to block proposed railroad freight hikes east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio. Leaders say the plan to add 100 million dollars in charges to shippers in the region has been checked.
In Algiers on Thursday French forces under Gen. Vigy suffered 13 dead and 65 wounded including three officers in a fierce clash with Arab fighters. Arab losses were described as heavy.
Excursion to Danville on Sunday May 17 aboard Wabash Railroad. Round trip fare 1.25 dollars. Departure from Logansport at 11 am. Return times not stated.
Mrs Emily B E Woodley aged 73 of Philadelphia dies at home. She is billed as the only woman regularly commissioned an officer in the US Army and the last of 35 Civil War nurses from the city. Lincoln awarded her a captain’s commission and Stanton gave a gold medal.
The regular state Republican convention met in Fort Worth with 240 counties represented. A bolt organized by Mose Harris and Delegate Baer caused about 400 delegates to withdraw. Bolters support Vice President Fairbanks and will contest the Chicago delegation. The regular group endorsed Roosevelt and instructed its Taft delegates.
Hundreds of beachgoers along New Jersey shores witnessed life savers rescue the captain and three crewmen from the three masted schooner William McGee. The vessel was water logged and signaling distress off Sea Isle City as rough seas hindered early launch of the lifeboat.
Eau Claire Wisconsin May 16 Gertrude Knapp 13 daughter of Oramel Knapp of Brunswick was accidentally shot and killed Friday by Henry Droege a playmate in the incident authorities report the tragedy occurred in Brunswick with Droege the assailant and Knapp the victim.
Enoch Cole, a machine operator at Vandalia mine No. 8 in Linton, drilled into a shot and exploded it. He miraculously escaped death with injuries not disclosed.
Laporte Indiana May 16 the first Gunness victim Andrew K Helgelein of Mansfield SD buried with Christian rites at Pattons cemetery Coroner Mack Bertillon experts linked jawbone fragment to Mrs Gunness skull confirming identity The two missing men Havens and Edmonds located near Gallien Michigan and a nearby farm respectively
South bound passenger train No. 5 on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas railroad collided head on with a north bound freight three miles north of Muskogee at noon. Two trainmen were killed and 15 passengers injured.
A blaze Friday afternoon gutted the Central warehouse at 630 700 First Street North in Minneapolis, destroying the building and its contents. Officials estimate losses above 100000, describing the fire as one of the city’s most spectacular in months.
Sanborn Iowa residents Lee Richardson and Ames Hendricks drowned while boating on Lake Milwaukee. Authorities investigated the accident and identified both men as prominent local figures.
Frank H. Wickman of Indianapolis is held without bond on the charge of murdering Merchant Policeman Matthias Seller.
Christina Metsker of South Bend Indiana was acquitted of murdering Carleton Morgan in Cassopolis Michigan. The trial featured an audience uproar and a jail parade for the defendant as she testified the shooting was accidental during a struggle over a revolver after discovering a letter signed The Merry Widow inviting her husband to join a party at Mrs Green's home.
The Vreeland currency bill moved from house to senate finance for review then the Aldrich amended bill passed the senate. A conference will be sought as the house rejects the revision. House actions quickened with military academy and public building bills cleared and 825 private pension measures approved. A sharp clash between Gen. Sherwood and former Speaker Keifer highlighted the day.
The Indiana Supreme Court sustained the use of a confession obtained while Charles Laughlin was in a private police office under pressure. Laughlin was arrested and brought to Fort Wayne where officers displayed guns and he gave a statement. The trial court had suppressed it as coerced and Laughlin was acquitted.
Walter S. Farmer a Colchester merchant was indicted on arson charges for four fires that damaged a quarter of Colchester's business district. He posted bonds signed by Colchester businessmen and Macomb bankers after the indictment.
Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood and his family arrived in Europe from Manila via Gibraltar on Friday. He immediately departed for Switzerland on the way to Paris and is reported in good health.
A Reporter local column spotlights cooks who cook, profiling their techniques, menus, and community ties. The piece highlights how home kitchens become small eateries through passion, craft, and neighborhood support.
The first governors conference at the White House ends after three days with a declaration of cooperation and a plan for a permanent organization among 46 states. President Roosevelt pushes for action while Mrs. Roosevelt hosts a garden party for 1,500 guests as the event becomes history.
Five suits in action of debt totaling 1 750 000 dollars and for damages of 150 000 dollars were filed in Sangamon county circuit court by Attorney General William H. Stead and Governor Charles S. Deneen against sureties of former state treasurers and a former state auditor for fees retained during their administrations for collecting interest on county municipal and district bonds.
In South Omaha the old Omaha Packing Company plant burned Friday night, destroying 3 million pounds of meat and causing about 500000 dollars in damage. The adjacent Cudahy Packing plant was seriously threatened during the blaze.
Terre Haute Ind May 16 President Vanhorn head of the Eleventh district mine workers said most mines in the district will resume work Monday morning. He explains that 15 of the operators in the district have signed the scale.
A switch engine and a freight train collided head on at Princeton. The engine was demolished but no injuries were reported.
Special Correspondence notes Mrs Brutus J Clay wife of the American minister to Switzerland. She is praised as a charming host to Americans at their Geneva chateau. Formerly Miss Liam Fish of a prominent New York family, she first wed William J Martsefler of Cincinnati and later married Brutus J Clay, son of General Cassius M Clay.
In a sharp exchange, Tommy Rot jokes about laughter at punishments while Eddie Fye counters that his mother too uses a parent’s shoe for discipline, a baseball player. The playful squabble highlights family humor and household shorthand.
A man tearfully says farewell to friends explaining he will answer a matrimonial ad from Laporte Indiana. The exchange hints at a long journey and a life change as he departs.
Eric Kurtz of Michigan City fell into the harbor while playing on a wharf and drowned. The incident occurred near the waterfront, and rescuers recovered his body, authorities said.
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