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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
5
News feature by Gilson Gardner from Colorado Springs reports a water famine linked to a Hydro public utility power plant. The piece details political corruption, disputed franchise terms from 1898, and a city run dry as officials tolerated water waste for electricity.
New York reports Nat Goodwin has divorced Maxine Elliott in Reno Nevada on grounds of desertion. Elliott plans to perform the Salome dance in her new play Myself Bettina wearing beads and significant veiling. The divorce preceded public reveal of the dance.
Discussion in Colorado Springs considers replacing the city council with a different form of government modeled after Des Moines, Ta, with debate on its implications for local governance.
M M Gordon pension claim agent lists monthly allowances for widows and veterans. Mary J Smith of this city widow of Francis W Smith late to Company B, 128 Indiana Volunteer Infantry, $12 from May 25 1908. Mrs Anna Fox of Monticello widow of Peter Fox late of Independent Battery Pennsylvania Volunteers and 28th Pennsylvania Infantry. Henry Chicott of Logansport Indiana of Company K Ninth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, $12 from August 12 1908.
Attorney George Walters and D. D. Fickie will take rooms at Longwell and Cummings' printing shop to oversee ballot printing. The commissioners are asked to monitor the full process.
Ryder arranges a midnight car on the Broadway line each Friday to serve attendees traveling to the Galloway dances, ensuring convenient public transport after events.
Mrs A G Tyson of Livermore writes that her five year old daughter suffered poor appetite nervousness and fatigue. She says Vinci cod liver extract without the oil improved the child’s strength and kept her from colds. Sold in Logansport by W H Porter druggist.
An elderly Chester man, William Bid Cross, 84, who ran as a curative electrician, had a coffin built from thousands of empty match boxes. The lid used 500 boxes arranged symmetrically, and a small electric battery was fixed to the lid and buried with him.
Polo will again be the leading sport in Ohio this winter with eastern players from four years ago. Frank Wilson, former acting manager of the first polo team, now leads the Twin City team with Uhrichsville and Dennison. He secured Sutherland and Spot Findley for the season. The league will include six cities Mansfeld Ashland and Dennison. Mrs. Wilson visiting Indianapolis may return here.
The Oakwood game next Saturday will be played by a weakened squad as Captain McHale Half Back Champe and Quarterback Wagoner are ruled ineligible due to a study condition. The team, led by veterans Routh and Knickerbocker, will study to pass exams and attempt to field a competitive lineup.
Secretary of War Luke E. Wright spoke to a Republican rally in New York detailing his Democratic shift and urging Taft’s election. He argued Bryan risks the nation with tariff and banking plans while praising Taft for steady policy and a square deal for consumers.
Milton N Beard transfers 14 acres to Martin Ulerick in Bethlehem township for 50 dollars. William W Howard transfers int lot 92 in Lincoln to Cleo J Howard for 1 dollar. Samuel G Stettiner transfers lot 34 in Tipton first addition on Broadway between 5th and 6th streets to Coronna M Wise for 25 000 dollars. One real estate mortgage filed for 100 dollars. Two chattel mortgages filed for 158 dollars. Four releases of mortgages filed for 9 758 dollars.
The Hand-in-Hand circle of King's Daughters and Sons will hold a birthday social tomorrow at 2 30 PM at Mrs H M Sutter's home 308 Burlington avenue. Each member will take supper and the celebration will continue tomorrow evening.
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