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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1908
Page
4
The Logansport Daily Reporter issues daily editions except Sunday with delivery by carrier and various subscription rates. Office contact is 525 Broadway and telephone 76. Changes must be made by phone or card directly to the office.
A man from Hand County, Chas Donohue, inadvertently starts a prairie fire that destroys hundreds of thousands of acres, leaves homes and farms gone, and drives him to offer his wealth to aid victims. He seeks to take responsibility and face possible imprisonment as readers reflect on blame, charity, and national hardship.
Three Americans Hulbert Richardson and Harle were condemned for murder and fraud in New York and Mexico. They received a twenty year sentence commuted from death and are confined in San Juan de Ulua fortress prison near Vera Cruz.
Guthrie Okla May 16 Oklahoma and Texas move to break from federal interstate commerce law by forming a joint Oklahoma Texas Corporation Commission to regulate railroad freight and passenger rates. The plan sets Oklahoma to fix tidewater rates for wheat corn cotton while Texas handles cattle rice lumber fruit with joint approval. Senator Henry S Johnston argues this could abolish excessive freight charges and extends to passenger fares.
A woman who has loved the man through the ages in various forms declares he must wait for another incarnation to be deemed eligible for marriage. The sentiment is not expected to drive heavy demand for house furnishing goods.
A lighthearted note describes an attempted insurrection in Peru that faltered as authorities failed to locate insurgents, joking that they may have overlooked a brewery. The quip turns on the pun of a brewing mistake.
Charles Brown of Royal Center Indiana and John W Snell announce candidacy for clerk of Cass circuit court subject to Democratic nominating county convention and Democratic convention decisions.
The text notes that the commissioner in the First district is subject to the decision of the Democratic convention with R. S. Estabrook referenced.
The Taft group hopes on the next Isthmus trip a replacement will handle duties, freeing Taft to send someone else.
Editor Reporter notes Matthew Moroney announces candidacy for renomination to the office of county treasurer. Decision rests with the Democratic county convention.
Daily Reporter notes that the Commissioner states intention to run for county office. No further details on filing dates or party affiliation are provided in the fragment.
Editor reports Louis E. Beckley states he will seek re nomination for sheriff at the Cass County Democratic convention. He urges party voters to support his bid and outlines his intent to continue law enforcement leadership.
Joe Bailey shows steady support for Texas, praising loyalty while stressing his patriotic stance. The remark centers on personal symbolism and political alignment as a sign of sincerity.
A small Illinois village of about 300 residents maintains a surprising array of twenty three saloons despite being located near a dry county, reflecting local tolerance or historic attitudes toward liquor.
The fire at the Gunness property is described as the reason for abandoning the house. Authorities note prior murders and concealment efforts led to the yard being filled and no space left for further burials.
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