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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
4
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The piece condemns Elkins for a resolution to suspend penalties of the commodity clause delaying its effect. It argues coal road monopolies hurt miners, cites Latimer massacre, and urges keeping the law to separate railroads from coal interests. It also attacks Gallinger and calls for strong child labor reform in Congress and reform in the District.
A historical condemnation of child labor arguing twelve year olds cannot endure twelve hour shifts from six to six in cotton spinning rooms. The speaker insists Congress must not allow such exploitation and notes the lack of growth, play, and freedom for young girls and boys arriving with no nation to protect them.
Albany, May 116. A humorous piece on Charles E. Hughes and his sacred whiskers. Observers describe the governor’s dignified, gaze and the solemn respect Albany residents show toward his facial decor.
The Montville estate in King William County Virginia once linked to Patrick Henry faces ruin from a bat infestation. Bats swarm the historic rooms roof-to-floor amid failed extermination attempts and costly repairs. Heirs of the Aylett estate plan to burn the house after years of pest problems.
A young Portuguese king has sworn to uphold the constitutional framework, signaling commitment to constitutional rule and national governance. The pledge reflects a pledge to support legal limits and parliamentary authority amid evolving political expectations.
A fragment notes that only one person over there seems to have taken any oath of that kind, highlighting a lack of comparable formal commitments among others in the area.
Senator Raynor ties Col Stewart's disciplining to a quarrel with a plumber. The remark implies anyone provoking a dispute with a plumber risks self-isolation for their own good.
Admiral Evans says a nation with forty eight battleships would face danger from armor belt controversies. He emphasizes the need for strong armor and questions current belt designs.
In Ohio a two cent fare state, twelve cents mileage is allowed, but eleven were too honest to accept it. Eleven proves woefully short of a quorum, highlighting the uneasy balance between policy rules and actual attendance.
Secretary Taft shifts peacemaker duties on the Isthmus to Governor Magoon, signaling a change in leadership of the mediation effort.
On his seventy second birthday anniversary Uncle Joe Cannon wept while viewing a floral arrangement. The read as broken crown or busted gavel caused the emotional moment, highlighting a symbolic keepsake tied to his long public life.
A reader complains that excessive content in the Congressional Record wastes print space, urging more concise publishing to relieve printer shortages and preserve space for essential material.
In Chicago on May 18, Mrs Nora Switzer accused Louis Barra of fabricating evidence in a divorce case and forcing her to South Haven where Barra allegedly locked her in a room. A constable interrupted and she and Barra were briefly detained as Switzer testified.
The witness Describes fear during arrest and escape attempt as constable served warrant. Switzer and others are released on recognizance as Attorneys seek cross examination. Judge Ball adjourns court with further testimony expected today.
Nasir Ali Khan, reportedly ruling Afghanistan after Amir Nawab Hamid Khan was killed, made an extensive visit to the United States amid tensions with Britain. The report notes his hostile stance toward Britain while on the trip.
Charles Brown of Royal Center Indiana and John W Snell announce they will seek the clerkship of the Cass circuit court subject to the Democratic nominating or county convention decisions. Both petitions urge party voters to consider their candidacy in the upcoming convention.
Matthew Moroney announces his bid for county treasurer subject to the Democratic county convention decision. He frames his run as a formal candidacy within the party process and seeks support from delegates.
R. S. Estabrook announces candidacy for First District county commissioner pending Democratic convention decision. He states intention to pursue the nomination and participate in the party process.
Sheriff Louis K B Beckley announces candidacy for re election at the Cass County Democratic convention. He states his aim to continue as sheriff and seeks party support for the upcoming race. He urges voters to consider his record and leadership in law enforcement.
Four years ago Nasar Ali Khan attracted suspicion over alleged murder ties. His brother, dubbed the murdered Amir, visited the United States in 1894. The new ruler, said to be pro British, is seen as dangerous amid fears he may provoke England. Nasar Ali Khan is described as tall and dark, with Afghan features.
A man was arrested on charges of attempting to extort $40,000 from F. Augustus Heinze. The case references Tom Lawson’s account of the challenges in doing business with Heinze.
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