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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1908
Page
7
A dated testimonial appeal for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills cites relief from headaches neuralgia rheumatic pains and general nerve strain. Real users RUSSELL of Battle Creek and M rs Hamilton of Upper Alton praise the remedy while the Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana offers a guarantee and druggists stock the tablets at 20 cents for the first package.
A garbled fragment notes the Sultan of Turkey yielding to the French over the Heraclea mines with the largest yield seen. It also contains a remarked exchange about the vice presidency, calling it an empty honor and joking about more room for cocktails.
George Gay proprietor of the Westcott hotel was arraigned in circuit court for inciting the liquor law violation. Preliminary exam waived, June 12 appearance set, 30 days jail possible if convicted. Gay retains an attorney and will fight the charge. Hoosier is Outlaw's Target reports Ralph Cottingham in Noblesville saying he was targeted by robbers during a hold up in Springer New Mexico where a train carried 35000 in currency to pay miners.
Mrs Frances Michael of Rossville lost a pocketbook in a Frankfort store containing papers valued in the thousands of dollars and a large sum of money and jewelry. A letter later returned the papers but omitted the cash and valuables.
A false report of an attempted bank bombing circulated in Vevay on May 27. Sheriff Pickett found dynamite under an abandoned schoolhouse seven miles from town, believed placed to kill the fish.
High waters in the St. Joseph River near the Michigan line widened the riverbed and destroyed the Buchanan dam, cutting South Bend's electrical power source. The river appeared altered as floods expanded the watercourse.
James Rhodes a 21 year old prisoner from Lake county serving a term for petit larceny hanged himself in his cell at the Indiana reformatory. He had been considered a model prisoner and was sentenced from Lake county in October 1905 to one to three years.
Motorman Brown of the interurban was badly injured in a head on collision with a city trolley on the Columbus street hill. Numerous passengers had narrow escapes as the two cars struck on the steep incline.
May 27 in Petersburg. Five year old Grester Thomas, son of Otis Thomas, was riding a harrow with a farm hand when a horse frightened. One horse fell back onto the harrow, breaking the boy's neck and causing instant death.
Wabash May 27. Martin Royer 45 a wealthy Dunkard farmer collapsed and died after a hearty meal while playing with his children. His father Henry Royer died in exactly the same way years ago.
Washington May 27. A. H. Bowen resigns as Nora Indiana postmaster and Representative Overstreet recommends George M. Beck as his successor in the imminent post office change.
Bedford May 27 Jack Hughes manager of the Bedford Cut Stone company was badly burned when a can of gasoline exploded after he struck a man to reach a crock of milk. He was enveloped in flames.
A May 27 wind tore through Whiteland damaging the Presbyterian church. The roof and several outbuildings were ruined with rafters and joists caving in, causing about 1000 dollars in damage.
Evansville police hunt for husband after Mrs. John Janz, ten months married, is found fatally slain in bed with throat cut. Authorities report possible jealousy as motive and continue investigations.
Floyd Parks Jr son of Dr Floyd Parks state senator died after a seven month illness in Jeffersonville. He was 26 and leaves a bride of 11 months.
Ten people in Franklin fell ill from ptomaine poisoning after eating canned chicken. All affected individuals are reported out of danger.
Sally Kate returns home from school to face a fiancé dilemma with Cain Parnell, who helps defuse a confrontation with a boastful stranger Lizetter. Sally Kate plans for a fall decision about her future while Cain appears moved and hopeful after reclaiming his gifts.
Fragmentary verse contrasts noble blood with simple faith and culinary cunning. It notes Evan's bets as best and mocks the amateur actor who must bear twice the guilt of a pro, hinting at themes of merit and performance in a bygone era.
The line suggests a critique of Bluebeard myths where a woman is blamed for danger in tales about a forget me not symbol. It frames a view that a woman may be the victim rather than the aggressor in such narratives.
Kansas State University journalism students issued a mock Lawrence Daily Journal which inflamed East Side tensions. Police issued subpoenas to student editors and visitors, causing uproar on University Hill as one student fled to avoid testifying.
A Chautauqua event is planned at Mounds Park in the current year. The occasion will feature August 44 and a continuing program list.
A 19th century advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure with a one hundred dollar reward for an incurable catarrh case. It cites endorsements from local wholesalers Walding Kinnan & Marvin and confirms internal use and blood mucous action. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation and lists price 75 cents per bottle.
The article reports that jointists were arrested and faced a one day trial. Two student witnesses testified before a jury interrupted another case. The jointist on trial pleaded guilty and another followed suit. The remaining defendants were moved in a line for processing.
In this diary excerpt Diana notes Elmore, a magnetic man, visiting Casser role's for lunch for three days. Jessie schemes to sit with him, prompting Elmore to woo two where one would suffice. Diana wears Elmore's picture button and plans to confront Jessie tomorrow.
In Noblesville on May 27 the Christian congregations of Hamilton county held a rally and formed an organized association to coordinate common activities and advocacy.
Lightning hit the Lawrenceburg Fair association office causing two men to lose consciousness and suffer severe burns. Emergency crews responded as witnesses described smoke and flames, with victims transported for treatment and conditions not immediately known.
The judge has only to deliver the sentence after the trial ruling. The proceedings end with the formal punishment awaiting the judge’s final decision.
Reference notes a man leading a free love cult being labeled professor. It also reports that Lake Shore railroad shops at Elkhart have closed for the rest of the month leaving 500 workers unemployed.
Advertisements claim Foley's Honey and Tar stops coughs and heals the lungs strengthening them to prevent pneumonia. The copy warns against substitutes and asserts safety, no opiates, and quick cures for stubborn coughs that might settle in the lungs.
E. H. Jones of Grove Maryland reports that years ago a severe cold nearly pneumonia and consumption were cured by Foley's Honey and Tar. He bought regular bottles after a friend suggested a sample and two or three bottles cured his throat and lungs, with no recurrence since.
The 25c bottle is the smallest, the 50c bottle holds two and a half times as much, and the $1.00 bottle holds almost six times as much as the 25c size. Price and volume figures are given to contrast value.
An old newspaper fragment notes that W H Porter, a local druggist, sold and recommended a product or remedy. The line repeats the endorsement, indicating advertising practice of the era and a request to trust Porter’s recommendation.
A series of times listed 5:00 a m to 7:00 a m and 3:45 p m to 6:00 p m appears as a fragmented schedule line. It lacks context, locations, or descriptions.
Trains depart Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley line stations for Wayne Huntington Port Intermediate points with multiple morning and afternoon departures. Express freight service operates between Fort Wayne and Lafayette with arrivals and departures listed, including intermediate stops at Delphi and Lafayette.
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