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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1908
Page
7
A testimonial from MES G Davenport of Roycefield New Jersey praises Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for rheumatic pain and nervous irritation aiding sleep. The ad claims stomach safety and no habit, offering a money back guarantee if not beneficial and urging readers to buy from a druggist.
Terre Haute Oct. 26 A petition for an injunction was filed in the superior court to stop national officers from deposing local district leaders led by W D Van Horn in the Hudson mine dispute. A temporary restraining order was granted and a hearing set for November 9.
In a dramatic scene, Arthur Wardlaw learns Helen is missing aboard the Proserpine and a rescue attempt fails. Wardlaw senior contemplates leadership as Wylie’s illicit cargo shifts to the Shannon, with peril looming over all involved.
South Bend October 26 The William Fleming case involving a Cleveland real estate dealer charged as part of a conspirators band swindling W. J. Springborn of Cleveland out of 10000 through a fake wrestling match has been continued to the next term of court.
In Indianapolis on October 26 deposits were recorded to be used in contempt proceedings in the District of Columbia Supreme Court against Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and Join Mitchell. The Buck Stove and Range Company filed the depositions.
South Bend on October 26 reports a dispute between the Michigan Central railroad and the city council over removing a switch on the East side. The railroad says the city must cover the removal cost, but the city refuses to agree.
In Princeton on October 26, seventy machinists struck after Ben McManus, a new worker claiming union status, failed to prove his membership card. Big Four officials threaten to convert the dispute into a lockout after days of work and denial.
In Greensburg on October 26, Mrs. Mollie Shaner and Mrs. Frank Hinton were seriously injured when a rig overturned and dragged along a barbed wire fence. The year-old child of Mrs. Shaner died in the accident.
Bloomington October 26 the committee excused seven Indiana university students charged with rioting in front of Harris Grand theater from any further liability, closing the case.
Marion October 26 James T. Pierce a 52 year old wealthy county farmer faces a divorce suit filed by his wife aged 21 who seeks custody of their five year old daughter and nine thousand dollars alimony.
Six workers were injured at the S F Bowser Company plant in Fort Wayne when a 12 foot scaffold gave way. Two men were seriously hurt and three others were beneath the scaffold at the time.
John Wesley Hawkins aged 84, a Hendricks county pioneer, was buried in Danyilie on October 26. Known for the phrase swapped horses he earned the nickname the original David Harum of western Indiana.
Anderson reports that all major brewer produced posters explaining the city’s condition after the elimination of the saloon have been covered in Kansas City.
Noblesville Oct 26 Fires were started in the Cicero glass factory after a three month idle period and the furnaces will be fired up to full operation once dried.
James K. Pitcher of Traffixar fell from a kitchen roof and was killed instantly when his neck was broken. He was 74 years old.
South Bend lodge I O O F plans an eight story temple on the current site once leases expire. The project anticipates rapid construction in the city, reflecting the lodge’s growth and local fraternal activity.
Elwood Indiana October 26 The Elwood Heat and Light Company plant was sold at a court house receiver’s sale for 50000 dollars. The purchase was made by E R Ester.
A Danville barn owned by Mrs. Louisa Gibbs features hand made shingles that have lasted thirty eight years, showcasing durable local craftsmanship.
A relief train rushing refugees from the Michigan forest fire zone wrecked, claiming eleven women and children. George Cicero of Metz identified the charred bodies of his wife and three children among the victims. three smallest children perished, the oldest surviving.
The list shows multiple daily trains including No 2 from St Louis to New York No 28 from Kansas City to New York No 4 from St Louis to New York No 6 from St Louis to Toledo No New York to Kansas City No 1 from New York to St Louis No 5 from Toledo to St Louis and No 3 from New York to St Louis.
In the dining room sits a sorrowful father as a physician, who has just come from Arthur’s room, is pressed for a report by Wardlaw. The scene ends with a promise to continue.
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications as the disease is constitutional. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally and purportedly acts on mucous surfaces. promoted as non quack medicine by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Also recommended Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Aberdeen, October 26. Mrs. Anne L. Kyle wife of ex Senator J. H. Kyle is reportedly profiting from divine revelations. She claims lightning flashes inspire inventions including an electric heater seen in a hotel doorway. She says she never studied electricity yet speaks with polytechnic level fluency.
A collage of stray quotes and anecdotes spans politics satire and social remarks. Mentions include a famed kangaroo court critique, tax quirks, early colonial Thanksgiving, and personal musings on letters and love with several named figures and eras referenced in passing.
The article argues ordinary colds lead to pneumonia chronic catarrh and raise the risk of infectious diseases. It notes diphtheria scarlet fever measles and whooping cough are more likely after a cold and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with wide trade presence via W. H. Porter.
In cme centre of the Theatre, s Shopping and Business District. A LA CARTE CAFE Club Breakfast 40cup, Luucoeon X, Table de Hote Dinners 75c. Music from 6 p. m. 12 p.m. Every Room Has Bath. UROPEAN PLAN Rates: $1.50 per day on L. W. TULLER, Prop M.A SHAW. Mgr
A recipe instructs to blend creme de rig with milk, fold in cheese, mustard, cayenne and Tabasco, then add whipped cream and egg whites, freeze to a stiff batter, mold, and ice. Serve with a sauce of cream milk mustard egg white grated cheese pepper and seasoned watercress.
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction issues October 1 1908 timetable with trains from interurban station to Peru Wabash Huntington Lafayette Delphi and Fort Wayne. Services run 6 05 am 7 35 am 10 05 am 2 35 pm 4 49 pm 8 50 pm 4 35 pm and 6 40 am 9 10 am 11 10 am 1 10 pm 3 10 pm 6 10 pm 7 10 pm 9 16 pm 11 40 pm. Car at 850 pm to Boyd Park only and 1035 pm to Improved Freight Service. Eastbound 833 am 1 30 pm Westbound 819 pm 3 60 pm.
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