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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1908

Page

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Marshall Balk At Scales As Governor Candidate Visits

Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Tom Marshall and his wife visited Marion city to meet local Democrats. At the interurban station he weighed on a scales gag, joking that he would not board the scale to avoid weighing himself down. Marshall praised Indiana’s campaign energy and spoke on the road schedule before joining the local Marshall club.

Tom Marshall Indiana Marshall William H. Haas Frank V. Guthrie Harry Burkit Balkeu Senator Kistler Sam Small Sam Bryan Elwood Marshall Club

Congressman Rauch to address local Democrats tonight

Congressman George Rauch of this district will address Democrats in a courthouse meeting sponsored by the Marshall club. Marshall clubs form in Galveston Saturday and Onward Tuesday. Judy Nelson will speak at both meetings. A large rally with Thomas R. Marshall is planned for October 26 with prizes for the largest delegations from out townships and a torchlight parade.

George Rauch Court House Marshall Club Marshall Clubs Galveston Onward Judy Nelson Thomas R. Marshall

Fractured Toe Grounds Kreuzberger Manager

Carl Rees, manager of the Kreuzberger liquor home, injured his toe early today while tending the furnace at No 6 Bel River avenue. A large wood log slipped and struck his toe, fracturing it. Ix. Gilbert treated the injury and Rees will be unable to walk for some time.

Carl Rees Kreuzberger Liquor Home Rees Kreuzberger Bel River Avenue Gilbert

Bass Catch Marks Long Weekend at Fletcher's Lake

Maurice Winfield returned home with a string of bass after fishing at Fletcher's Lake yesterday. He reports the lake continues to offer fine fishing opportunities.

Maurice Winfield Fletcher’s Lake

Football Team Chosen Today for Kokomo Game

Principal Mitchell released the eligible list for tomorrow's game with Kokomo after Friday academic checks. Coach Denby Coleman selected the first team lineup including Enryen, Merrit Reed, F amund Wilson, Albert Jackson, John Parker, Frank McHale, Carter McDonald, Thawin Bussalon, Elon Champé, You ld Knickerbocker, Carl Wagner, and Harry Routh, with Prof. Charles A. Wright providing last instructions. The second team faces Royal Center next Saturday, with Paul Thomas as quarterback and a strong set of reserves including Charles Beneke, Royden Rea, Edwin Shultz, Harry Heppe, Frank Minneman, Leo Smith, Bynum Cash, Richard Ryan, Jewell Fansler, and Walter Espy.

Mitchell Kokomo Denby Coleman Harryen Merrit Reed fa@mund Wilson Albert Jackson John Parker Frank McHale Carter McDonald Thawin Bussalon Elon Champé Yould’ Knickerbocker Carl Wagner Righ Harry Routh Charles A. Wright Paul Thomas Royal Center High School Charles Beneke Royden Rea Edwin Shultz Harry Heppe Frank Minneman Leo Smith Bynum Cash Richard Ryan Jewell Fansler Walter Espy

Death Comes Quietly to Harriette West in Walton

Attorney James A. West learns by telegram of the death of his brother’s wife Harriette West née Guy of Walton Oklahoma. The body arrives by the Wabash tomorrow afternoon. Funeral held at the home of Edward Guy on Sunday with services at Blue Ball Church at 2 30 p m. She leaves a husband and two sons.

James A. West Gazebo Okla Harriette West Guy Wests Hero Oklahoma Wabash Edward Guy Walton Blue Ball Church

Cass County Sends Hopefuls to State Corn Show

Cass county corn growers report the state corn show runs January 11 to 16 at Lafayette with the farmers institute at Purdue University. Cass county expects to win honors as usual.

Cass County Lafayette Farmers’ Institute Purdue University

Baggage Smasher to Banker Heads Home from Denver

Kirk Kable once a Panhandle baggagemaster, now a Covington banker, passed through the city en route to Covington Ohio from the bankers convention in Denver.

Kirk Kable Panhandle Covington Bankers’ Convention Denver Col

Barefoot Guest Roams Levee After Stairs Incident

A hotel guest, barefoot, wandered downstairs and along the Levee last night. Patrolman Thomason found him and escorted him back to the Bridge City hotel.

Bridge City Thomason

Nineteenth Regiment Reunion Held at Leesburg

F W Matthews attended the annual reunion of the Nineteenth regiment at Leesburg yesterday. More than 100 veterans participated and Charles Crandall of Angola was elected president. The next gathering is planned for Angola.

F. W. Matthews Leesburg Charles Crandall Angola

Mullendore Wins License Battle as Graham Appeals

Graham appeals to the circuit court after the county commissioners grant Mullendore a saloon license. The decision triggers an appeal bond signed by police board members. Attorneys note strong local business backing for Mullendore. Voting machine company reps plan visits to several townships and wards in late October to instruct on use.

George Graand George Mullendore Mullendore Graham Steve B. Boyer John Sheffrin F. Mahoney George W. Funk R. D. Bemess Standard Voting Machine Company Bethlehem Township Deer Creek Township First Ward Fifth Ward

Football Team Reorganizes Under Veteran Leadership

The L. A. C. football team will be reorganized with older, more experienced players taking charge. Herman Freshour, former Purdue tackle, will play on the back line. A game has been secured with the Wabash Athletic association.

Herman Freshour Purdue Wabash Athletic Association

Republicans Claim Nationwide Poll Gains Amid Shifting Precincts

A thirty day Republican poll shows gains in every precinct except one where seven Republicans moved to the northwest. The report highlights broad GOP strength while noting a local shift in a single precinct.

Quarries Booming as Italian Workers Gain Jobs

Over a hundred Italians have been employed at the Kennth and Trimmers quarries since business picked up. More help is wanted and men are being hired every day.

Kennth and Trimmers

Ham Beaber Released on Promise to Appear in Court

Ham Beaber was arrested yesterday and released by the sheriff on the promise he would appear in court this morning. He did not show.

Ham” Beaber Ham

Tin Stars to Aid City Police in Burglary Wave

A late telegram from Steve Boyer president of the police board requests tin star detectives from Marion to assist Logansport police amid a surge of burglaries. Ten break-ins occurred in two weeks with no arrests. officials criticize the county's focus on saloon licenses over crime.

Tin Stars Marion Steve Boyer Police Board Tin Star George Forgy George H. Graham Boyer Grahams

Wabash College Guest Includes Local Cousins and Teammate

Theodore Sweet of Royal Center, a Wabash College student, visits East High street cousins Paul and Walter Thomas with roommate Charles Erwin, former Wabash varsity pitcher.

Theodore Sweet Royal Center Wabash College Paul and Walter Thomas East High Street Charles Erwin

Bridge flooring inspected by city board of public works

The board met briefly this morning then went to Cicott street bridge to inspect the new patent flooring being installed by a Chicago firm. They adjourned to an automobile at police headquarters and expect to use the same material on other city bridges.

Board of Public Works Cicott Street Chicago

Dunkards Arrive by VanDalia Train for Hoovers Meeting

Thirty five Dunkards reached the city on the 10 20 Van dalia from Camden and Flora this morning. They proceed to Hoovers for a large Dunkard gathering.

Dunkards City Camden Flora Hoovers Dunkard

Mrs Thomas Marshall Prefers Other Than Voting Roles

Mrs. Thomas R Marshall wife of the Democratic gubernatorial candidate travels with her husband to Delphi Indiana on his campaign stop. She declines to discuss woman suffrage saying she is not in favor of voting but supports women’s interest in politics and credits her husband’s success to shared efforts and loyal supporters. She notes she rarely speaks to press yet shows keen political awareness during the journey.

Thomas R. Marshall Delphi Nnle Thomas Marshall Mr. Marshall Indiana Logansport

Rev Sam Small Entertains Elks Hall Audience

Georgia preacher Rev Sam Small addressed a large Elks audience last night delivering a witty yet critical political speech. He mocked the Republican ticket with deft sarcasm, praised Jim Watson while noting Tom Watson’s Georgia roots, and urged voters to choose their own nominee rather than accept an imposed candidate.

Sam Small Georgia Elks’ Hall Charles H. Good

Eight Capons Stolen from Farmer in Farrison Township

Thomas Guy, a farmer in Farrison township, reported eight fine capons stolen from his chicken coop last night. He attempted to pursue the robbers but found no trace and then called the police for help.

Thomas Guy Farrison Township Police Rere

Girl Recovers From Appendicitis Operation

Miss Mary Justice daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Justice of near Burrows is rapidly recovering from an appendicitis operation. She is under the care of a trained nurse and shows much improvement.

Mary Justice Frank Justice Burrows

Boy Complains of Bakery Incident at Police HQ

Clarence Hackett told police he was tossed from the bakery by George Strecker after quitting and refusing to wait for Saturday pay day. Hackett filed the complaint this morning.

Clarence Hackett George Strecker

Warfield in Critical Condition After Illness

H. L. Foust reports from Detroit that George A. Warfield, once a local second hand dealer, is seriously ill and not expected to recover.

H. L. Foust Detroit George A. Warfield Mr. Warfield

Runaway Car Tracked as Owner Stops It at Police HQ

An unattended car parked before police headquarters sped off toward Court Park this morning until the owner dashed out and caught the vehicle before it could cause harm.

Court Park

Death Stops Panhandle Train At Winamac

Panhandle train No 1 from here to Chicago halted at Winamac this afternoon to discharge two passengers. They were to transfer to the 4 o'clock accommodation train but a death prompt caused the fast train to stop and wait.

Chicago Winamac

Miss Linvill Praises McKinley Pupils for Perfect Attendance

Miss Emma Linvill, a William McKinley Elementary teacher, reports no tardies or absences in thirty students for the month ending October 9, giving a 1 percent absence rate and highlighting the class’s punctual attendance.

Emma Linvill William McKinley Miss Linvill

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Marshall Balk Congressman Rauch Hilee Hilo Amsterdam Hans Kartoffelschnitz H.ida Heinegebochlern Gwen Sherlock Guck WIRES Logansport, Ind First Mail Guthrie Harry Shultz Democratic Central Committee W. C. Thomas Charles E. Butler Watson Club Roosevelt Was. Marshall Station Today Cam Omall DR. Good Jim” Watson Tom” Watson Washington Joe’ Cannon Good Small Watson Sunny Jin Sherman Joe Cannon Trusts Tom’ Watson Tom Watson Rock Island Ilinois Nicholas Vitech Longworthiten Taft Nick Longworth Peo Girl Boy Warfield
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