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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
4
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The piece extols nature as a healthful retreat and argues that true remedy lies in solitude fresh air and rural living. It contrasts free opportunity with monopoly claiming labor lacks equal access to self-employment and calls for laws favoring labor over capital.
A wartime moral comparison condemns wage competition as cruel. The piece recounts Surajah Dowla’s Black Hole of Calcutta tragedy where 146 prisoners were crowded into a tiny room and most died from suffocation and trampling, illustrating inhuman crowding in pursuit of air and opportunity.
A note recalls an Austrian princess who eloped with a car salesman. The columnist reflects on life, warning that attempts to forget past dangers may fail as another sinister figure appears.
Government seeks return of public land valued at 55 million dollars from the Southern Pacific. Analysts expect the property to rise in value as the long legal process unfolds.
Liberia has sent a deputation to this country to secure expert guidance on critical issues. The exchange underscores the host nation as a center of advisory excellence and strengthens bilateral ties.
The remark suggests a troubling Platt case connected to Mae and December, hinting at misfortune or scandal. No further specifics are provided to identify people, places, dates, or outcomes.
Special to the Reporter from Vicksburg Mississippi notes General Stephen D Lee, commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans, died after a long public life. Born Charleston 1823 he served as a Union officer in Civil War era battles and led the Confederate Veterans until his death near May 28 at age 75. He held civic roles in Mississippi including state senator, historical society president, and commander at Vicksburg National Military Park.
Although a soldier and descendant of military men, General le spent his postwar life quietly as a planter. He worked to rebuild the south’s wastelands, noted for his handsome face with clear features, white hair, and erect bearing.
The Grand Army of the Republic began April 6 1866 in Decatur. Dr Benjamin F Stephenson of Springfield IL originated it and shaped plans for broad support. Post No 1 formed with Isaac C Pugh as commander. The first national encampment occurred November 20 1866 in Indianapolis. Memorial Day was created by General John A Logan in May 1868 and observed annually on May 30.
Washington reports a growing army of unidentified dead in national cemeteries totaling 152103 unknown soldiers. Many more unidentified Americans rest there, with total known soldiers at 2032382 and the government maintaining eighty- line details beyond.
Liberal Missouri honors Henry Dorman born in New York who enlisted in 1863 at age six and survived to 109. He fought at Gettysburg and other battles, never drank, chewed tobacco until 1891, and now draws a large pension of 50 dollars a month while living under his son's widow care after outliving two sons.
Three national cemeteries include one in the city of Mexico with over 1 500 soldiers from the Mexican War, most unknown. Arlington Virginia tops size with more than 20 000 interments, followed by Vicksburg 16 883 Nashville 16 635. Foley's Honey and Tar for colds and lung troubles not affected by the Pure Food law, safe for children and adults per W. H. Porter.
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