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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
4
Edgar L. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the circulation figures for April 1908 are set forth in the attached table. Notary Anna Dolan confirms the affidavit sworn May 12 1908. commission expires July 12 1911.
A ticket listing candidates for governor and other state offices. James W. Watson is the gubernatorial candidate with Fremont E. Goodwine as lieutenant governor and Fred A. Sims as secretary of state. Also named are John C. Billheimer auditor, Oscar Hadley treasurer, James Bingham attorney general, George W. Self reporter supreme court, Lawrence M Turnan supt of public instruction, J. L. Peetz state statistician, Quincy A. Myers supreme court judge, David Myers appellate judge, and Chas. H. Good congressman for the Eleventh District.
The article recalls Bodwin M. Paxson as the Pennsylvania Supreme Court chief justice and noted lawyer. It highlights his role in ruling on cases involving wills, labor law, miners protection, child labor, and employer liability, and his belief that questioning his rulings bordered on contempt. It ends with Paxson drafting his own precise last testament of his property wishes.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules the late chief justice could not make a valid will and declares the prior will illegal and void. The court asserts lack of testamentary validity under applicable law and appoints possible succession steps.
A local YMCA drives a ten thousand dollar fund through one dollar subscriptions to secure a lot and building fund. Officials note YMCA work benefits young men, urges citizen support, cites growing membership and outreach, and stresses the plan is easily affordable and widely beneficial.
Two scheduled games list Brooklyn facing Chicago and New York meeting Cincinnati. Details on venues and times are not provided.
Cy Young pitched a two hit game with errorless support as Boston defeated St Louis 4 to 1. Lush struggled with men on base while Boston tallied in the first, fourth, and sixth innings. Batteries Lush and Marshal, Young and Bowerman. Umpire Emslie.
Columbus faced St Paul Toledo played Minneapolis Indianapolis met Kansas City. Louisville edged Milwaukee in a high scoring affair with Curtis allowing two runs in extra innings. Adams was knocked out Friday but held at bay until the ninth. Toledo defeated Minneapolis 6 to 3 in Minneapolis with Oberlin surrendering six runs.
The New York team defeated Detroit 7 to 6 at the park amid a crowd of the season’s largest gathering. Ground rules limited fringe spectators to two bases, and four players were ordered off the field for objecting to umpire rulings. Detroit scored six, New York seven with strong pitching and runs in late innings.
In Chicago May 16 the locals won in the ninth inning as a single and double off Wilhelm produced two runs on fielders choices. Hoffman made a great catch and throw to plate, tagging Jolloney and Jordan. Final score Chicago nine to Brooklyn seven.
Local rural carriers welcome the substantial pay increase as government recognition of low compensation in the service. Cass county routes show high efficiency with most handling record mail pieces, reducing the need for department oversight. A few routes remain below average and patrons are urged to raise traffic to prevent service cuts.
In Pittsburg on May 16 Philadelphia defeated Pittsburg 9 to 0 in the second game of the series. Pittsburg used three pitchers as Philadelphia tallied runs across the middle and late innings, finishing with 14 hits to 7 for Pittsburg.
In Kansas City May 16, Indianapolis edged Kansas City 3 to 2 as pitcher Slagle dominated. Cross and Bush shone at short, Swann Wood and Crisp behind the plate. Final score shows Indianapolis scoring in the late innings to seal the win with Livingston closing in relief.
Marion county candidates express disappointment as Indianapolis shows low turnout in the first test of the primary law. Voters arrived sporadically. officials report ennui and few registrations, sparking critique of state party practices and local leadership.
Cincinnati jumped to a 3-0 lead in the second inning as Matthewson was retired after two singles and a triple bunched for two runs. Coakley worked well, keeping New York’s hits scattered as Cincinnati won 3 to 1. Batteries Coakley and Schlei versus Mathewson, Ames, Crandall and Bresnahan. Umpire O Day. American Association Louisville defeated Milwaukee 4 to 2 after a tight game.
In St Paul Minnesota on May 16 Columbus won 6 to 3 over St Paul. Jackson delivered a double and Congalton hit a homer in the tenth inning along with a fielder's choice to break a late tie. Friel and Rowan were ejected by umpire Hayes after disputing calls. Batteries Leroy Laughlin for St Paul and Geyer Fohl for Columbus.
Washington held to five hits as Chicago dominates with a 5 to 0 victory. McBride’s fielding standouts highlighted the game with Burns Street White Sullivan in the battery and Sheridan umpiring.
Gov Felk at a White House conference hammers a new line while paying homage to Speaker Cannon. He jokes that vox Cannoni rivals vox populi and even claims ownership of a louder, more powerful voice than vox Dei in political speech.
Society notes list weekly events at Stag and Crescent, Knights of Columbus, Masonic Temple, St Bridget, and K P halls. Washington school’s 16 10 victory features Espey home run and Slim Sluggers invite rivals under fifteen. Wedding announced for Dora Baker and Clyde Grandstaff in Carroll County.
Andrew Wrywrick files suit against W S Hillock and EB Pitt man for 1606 dollars on an account. He says he began working for them years ago agreeing to deliver wood for five dollars a card and asserts the above amount is owed.
County officials decide not to install cut-offs on voting machines though residents who funded the equipment favor cuts, rebates, or refunds. The move centers on equipment controls and taxpayer interests in Marion County.
Wabash College dominated the Indiana College meet at Parsons field, setting two marks in discus 110.7 feet and shot put 42.8 feet. Bossom won high jump at 5 feet 10 inches, and Deming ran the 440 yard dash in 51.35 seconds as Wabash scored 5644 to 44 for Earlham and 1144 for Rose Polytechnic.
The Country club has placed house and grounds at the disposal of the editorial association meeting here June 4 and 5. On the afternoon of June 5 editors will tour Longcliff the Country club and Spencer park. Luncheon will be served by Landlord Jones of the clubhouse.
A brief report notes Minnesota Democracy gave Bryan a shadow and Johnson a substance, indicating a contrast in presentation versus content. The item highlights two figures, Bryan and Johnson, in a political framing context.
The Shanty Sluggers defeated Washington School and issued a challenge to any team of its size in the city. The victory showcases the team’s strength and competitive spirit this season.
This afternoon at Spencer Park the Ottos host a team from Alexand ria as the city’s new club begins play. The Elks band will perform a concert at the grounds.
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