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Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1908

Page

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Local L A C Team Defeats Lafayette Victors at Spencer Park 11 to 6

In a rough contest, the Logansport L A C squad upset the Lafayette Victors 11 to 6 at Spencer Park with Homer Lee scoring both touchdowns and Jay Neff adding a goal. A prior Saturday game saw Lafayette High School crush the locals 28 to 0, leaving several players injured including McHale and Routh.

Lafayette Victors Lafayette High School Spencer Park Homer Lee Jay Neff Lafayette Frank McHale Harry Routh Carl Wagner Routh Plan Champe Gould Knickerbocker Champe Knickerbocker Logansport Busjahn Par- Wer R. Rea H. Rea Reed McHale McDonald Roath Wagner Lafayette—Street Fred Owens Gosma Switzer Shéetz Owens Patt Baker Wilson Mehegan Hiter Winamac Price

Widow Wins Insurance Suit Against Fraternal Order

Kate Lennert sued the Supreme Order of the Tribe of Ben Hur for 1600 dollars on her husband Tad Lennert’s life. A Warrick County jury awarded the full amount with interest from death to date. The case, moved from Vanderburgh County, involved technical legal points and may be appealed after a new-trial motion.

Boonville Tad Kate Lennert Supreme Order of the Tribe of Ben Hur Warrick County Vanderburg County M. Lennert Order Lennert Supreme Court

Third Street Bridge Opens After New North Fork Floor

The Third street bridge over the Wa bash river opens to traffic this morning after completion of a new flooring. The floor is described as tight with no cracks and was covered with sand to create a solid foundation.

Third Street Wabash River Stone Pike

Bendix Plant to Start in City with 700 Jobs

Local promoter Dr M A Jordan announced Bendix Automobile will locate here despite unsold stock worth 2500. Two brick factory buildings will be erected by Logansport Land Improvement Co, to be completed in about ninety days. Vincent Bendix will establish permanent offices. Five locals bought Bendix machines. Initial work force will exceed 100 and grow with orders.

M. A. Jordan Bendix Automobile Company Logansport Land Improvement Company Vincent Bendix Franz Herrmann Dr. Hunt John Hildebrandt Harry Case J. M. McKinsey Bendix Company

South Bend Rail Crossings Under Scrutiny By Rail Commission

Indiana railroad commission inspectors William J. Wood and Union B. Hunt issued renewed recommendations for safer crossings in South Bend. They praised stricter enforcement of ordinances and highlighted the Grand Trunk crossing on St Joseph Street as dangerously deficient. Judge Wood faulted city authorities for lax enforcement affecting many crossings citywide.

South Bend Ind Indiana Railroad Commission South Bend Street William J. Wood Union B. Hunt Alexander Shane Grand Trunk Railroad St. Joseph Street

Big Boys Meeting at YMCA Gym Draws Crowd

An enthusiastic boys meeting was held yesterday afternoon in the YMCA gym. Dr. J. P. Hetherington addressed the boys with an interesting talk. The Junior YMCA orchestra directed by Miss Ella Henderson provided music and the gathering was well attended.

J. P. Hetherington Ella Henderson

Threw Coffee Cups At McHale's Restaurant Clash

Several men fought in McHale's restaurant at Third Street and the levee Saturday night and threw coffee cups at each other. They were ejected from the premises.

McHale's Restaurant Third

Kern Special Here Tomorrow Arrives at 1 10 P M

The Kern special on the Indiana Union Traction line brings John W. Kern Democratic VP candidate along with General James B. Weaver Senator Gore and other figures arriving at 1 10 p m tomorrow. They will speak at the north side of the court house at 1 10 p m and depart at 2 10 p m for Huntington.

Beveridge Indiana Union Traction Line John W. Kern James B. Weaver Iowa C. B. Carter R. D. Owen Oklahoma David R. Francis Missouri H. D. Flood West Virginia Jack Beal Texas Fred Feick Gary John S. Parry California Thomas Gore Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Huntington Logansport Kern Court House

Steifenhoeffer Sister To Attend WinamacWedding

Miss Mary Steifenhoeffer of the Dunn hotel leaves for Winamac to attend the wedding of her sister Miss Laura Steifenhoeffer of Winamac and Frank Gross of North Manchester. The ceremony takes place at the Catholic church in Witamac with Miss Winifred Ahern, deputy county auditor, as bridesmaid.

Mary Steifenhoeffer Dunn Hotel Winamac Laura Steifenhoeffer Frank Gross Manchester Witamac Winifred Ahern

Taft Crowd Touches Off Pickpocket Harvest

A Taft special drew expert pickpockets to Marion Friday where several locals were robbed. Senator Hemenway was touched. Sheriff George Mahoney $60. ex-County Clerk Wt. Shideler $49. County Assessor I M Serrige $134. Frank Powers $150. a diamond pin. Marion Police Chief Ed Stouder lost some change.

Marion Senator Hemenway George Mahoney Huntington W T. Shideler I. M. Serrige Frank Powers Ed Stouder

Beveridge to Speak at Elks Hall in Logansport

Republican campaign tour features Senator Albert J. Beveridge addressing Logansport laborers and the community at the Elks hall. Judge Nelson and B F Leng to discuss labor issues, with Leng speaking on Taft and Watson. Be veridge to address crowds after brief stops in multiple cities.

Logansport Trades Assembly John C. Nelson B. FP. Leng Taft Watson Leng Ellis’ Halls Senator Beveridge Albert J. Beveridge Indiana Republican Party City Elks’ Hall Beveridge Fort Wayne Decatur Bluffton Huntington Monticello Delphi Frankfort Tipton Elwood New Caste R Richmond

Judgment in Banks et al versus Wahitig by circuit court

Judge JohnS. Larry ft. the circuit court entered judgment in favor of Elizabeth Banks and co plaintiffs against Michael S. Wahitig. New trial was refused last Friday. Separately Tennie B. Dale versus Charles S. Wall was dismissed today.

Johns Larry Ft Elizabeth Banks Et al Michael S. Wahitig Tennie B. Dale Charles S. Wall

Red Men Plan $300,000 Eleven Story Lodge in Indianapolis

Local delegates report the Great Council of Red Men met in Indianapolis last week and the lodge intends to buy a site and erect a capital city home valued at $300,000. The eleven story building will serve as the new lodge.

Indianapolis

Attack at Deford Farm Sparks Silent Alarm

Michael Deford four miles south of the city was assaulted by an unknown assailant at his pump while securing a drink Friday evening. The would be robber knocked him unconscious and fled as Deford’s two sons arrived.

Michael Deford Deford

Battery A Versus Peru Cubs Football Game Postponed

The football game between Battery A of Indianapolis and the Peru Cubs scheduled for Sunday was not played. The notice notes the matchup was advertised but canceled or postponed.

Battery A Indianapolis Peru Cubs

T P A S FIRST MEETING DISCUSSES HOSPITAL ROOM

The T P A's Met Post F, of the T P A, held its first meeting of the year and planned a November 14 smoker. Frank J. Bott reports hospital room furnishing is approved and an estimate will be prepared soon. The room will be reserved for members only.

Post F Bridge City Candy Company Frank J. Bott

Maiden Speech At Lincoln Rally By Walter Foskett

Walter Foskett, a young attorney with Larry and Mahoney, delivered his maiden political speech at a large Democratic rally in Lincoln on Saturday night. He received warm praise for his excellent address. B C Jenkines also spoke, delivering one of his strong speeches.

Walter Foskett Larry & Mahoney Lincoln B. C. Jenkines

Election Machines Spark Worries From Party Chairs

Republican county chairman Herbert A. Brown and Democratic central chairman Frank V. Guthrie warned that many voters may wast ballots if not taught how to use voting machines. They urged training now as affidavits are required for instruction, otherwise inspectors will only offer brief guidance.

Herbert A. Brown Kingdom Frank V. Guthrie Democratic Central

Perils of Life End in Tragic Street Accident

A New York incident shows how a misread address on a repair slip leads to danger. A clergyman crossing Eighth Street is struck by a brick and killed after a bicycle collision, a tumble caused by a miswritten street number.

New York Eighth Street Brown Fifth Street

Walton School Board Funds Fire Escape Installations

The Walton school board has appropriated funds for several fire escapes to be installed on the school building. Work will begin immediately. State Factory Inspector Kime recommended the installations.

Walton School Board Kime

Purdue Sophomores Triumph Over Freshmen in Lafayette Football

The sophomores of Purdue University defeated the freshmen in a football game at Lafayette on Saturday. Several local boys play on the freshmen squad.

Purdue University Lafayette

Marshall Parade Tonight in Cass County

Marshall the Democratic candidate for governor will speak in Elks hall after a torch light parade through Cass county. Farmers and students filled the city as bands and horseback riders arrived for the big political event with civic and religious groups organizing multiple venues.

Marshall Elks Cass County Tipton Washington Deer Creek Charles Woll Market Street Democratic Seventh Street Broadway Third North Street Ellis’ Hall Bryan Magea Sixth Street Thomas R. Marshall Elks’ Hall K. F. Southam W. C. Thomas Marshall Club Frank M. Kistler A. G. Jenkines New Odd Fellows Morris Sheppard Texas Court Park Galveston Ladies’ Glee Club Colored Quartet Elks Hall Independent Quartet

Four Chefs Ride With General Manager On Inspection

Four chefs passed through the city en route from Columbus to Chicago and joined the general manager's train this morning. They will serve meals for General Manager G. L. Peck and staff during his inspection trip. The manager is due to arrive next Thursday and local track repairs near Panhandle station have been completed to avoid penalties during his visit.

Columbus Chicago G. L. Peck Panhandle Station

Young Kern Better After Family Update

Dr J B Shultz reports from the city that John Kern Jr is out of danger as his wife remains at the bedside The vice president will likely make his trip following the message from his wife indicating improved condition

J. 8B. Shultz John Kern, Jr Kern

Wallace Hagenbeck name suit not unexpected says owner

B E Wallace owner of the Wallace Hagenbeck shows has just returned to winter quarters in Peru He says the injunction suit filed by Hagenbeck to prevent use of his name was not unexpected and anticipated in the exchange.

B. E. Wallace Wallace-Hagenbeck Peru Hagenbeck

Sam Small May Speak If Kern Cannot Visit

If John W. Kern cannot visit tomorrow Rev. Sam Small likely to speak here with Thomas D. O'Brien accompanying.

Sam Small John W. Kern Rev Thomas D. O'Brien

Inspector Marshall Visits Local Banks

W H Marshall, national bank inspector from Washington DC, was in the city today inspecting local banks and reviewing their operations.

W. H. Marshall National Bank Washington, D. C

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Ben Hur Lodge Bendin Company Bendix BIG Boys’ Meeting I. Indian J. C. Nelson B. F. Long Mary Kuhn Rainer Kuhn Nellie B. Taylor Mannie B. Taylor Peveridge Charles H. Good Congress MET Sunity Young Kern
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