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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
1
Thirteen year old Myrtle Kurtz was struck by Wabash passenger train No 28 near the Delphi station as she crossed the tracks on her way to school. The monster engine hurled her twenty feet into the air and she died from internal injuries despite medical aid.
William C Campbell deeded 114 acres in the county to his sister Mary Hoss formerly Mary Campbell of Galveston. The land had been deeded to him by Miss Campbell on marriage to shield from her husband’s first wife. She later demanded return, suit followed, but a compromise was reached yesterday.
Noah Martin, a paroled Longcliff patient, fled last Monday and remained at large until yesterday. He was located at his brother’s residence in Wabashara and will be returned to the institution.
Voters have one minute per person to use a machine and all voters should learn how to vote before next Tuesday. No instructions will be provided at the polls.
Hon William Jennings Bryan will address a Peru Indiana audience this Saturday from 1 30 to 2 p m Tickets cost fifty cents for a round trip Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley cars depart the local station at 12 50 p m for the event.
General Manager G J Peck and staff of inspectors ran a special through the city at 8 am, surprising local officials as the train did not stop at any stations.
Election inspectors from all precincts and townships must travel to the city after votes are tallied and report to the election commissioners who will convene in the court room.
Wilson Searight of Jefferson township received two elks yesterday afternoon from Rensselaer. The purchase and delivery completed the transaction as described by local reports.
Mrs Jim Coleman swore out a warrant today for a colored man named Jones accused of attempting to break into her Dunkirk home last night. She says he was barred out and then threatened to shoot her.
George W. Burkhart chairman of the Trades Assembly Question Committee asks Rauch and Good whether, if elected to Congress, they will withhold votes from Joseph G. Cannon for Speaker. He cites Cannon’s alleged usurpation of powers and suppression of free speech and says labor unions seek his defeat. An early answer is urged.
The board of public works met in special session to approve payments for new flooring on the Third Street Bridge over the north branch of the Wabash river and for the two Race bridges at the power house and Tenth street dam. Total costs were 1489.79 and 306.33, respectively. Shilling received the funds to pay his crew, and officials expect the Race bridge work to finish soon. The board anticipates a ten year lifespan for the new flooring.
Vincent Bendix, president of Bendix Automobile, arrived in the city with company promoters and chose the factory location near the Seventeenth Street bridge south of the Wabash river. Carl Horn, local architect, drafted the building plans.
A local critique denounces dozen or so panhandlers who harass Fourth and Broadway and Third and Market streets. The piece claims they shift loyalties between Democrats Republicans and Prohibitionists for drink and money. It urges police action or exile to remove them from elections.
Northbound freight No 68 struck a light wagon two miles from Flora injuring Frank Cunningham and his nine year old son. The father died at 11 45 this morning and the boy is not expected to live. The wagon’s horses died instantly and the crash destroyed the wagon. The Cunningham family man is survived by a widow and several children.
Chicago editor G. A. Windle warned in this city that corporations own both major parties. He cited figures like Belmont and Sullivan, accused Taft and Bryan alike of corporate influence, and noted Roosevelt’s administration as the era’s most hostile to corporate wealth.
The Daily Reporter invites everyone to its office for the election returns. City county state and national results will be flashed live. The reporter promises first with the news and excellent service for this night.
James M. Zion, Indiana gubernatorial candidate on the Independence ticket, tours the state with Windle in a large automobile delivering speeches against corporate control of courts and the Senate. The piece frames Roosevelt’s antitrust actions as insufficient while urging a new third party solution.
Thirty two Walton High School students from both the senior and junior classes staged a pow wow on the campus to settle a color dispute. The principal acted as mediator guiding a peaceful smoke the pipe of peace and a ceremonial bonfire followed by an outdoor baseball game.
Dr. J. H. Barnfield reports a four and a half pound black bass from Fel river the season’s largest. He also landed fourteen good sized bass in two hours from the Wabash river yesterday.
A Republican drum corps of twenty two boys paraded past business houses last evening. The captain is Charles Heffley son of C O Heffler.
Rev. B. F. Watts of the Church of God on the South Side has recovered from an operation in which two tumors were removed from his left ear. Dr. J. F. Noland of this city performed the procedure.
An excursion to Andersonville, Georgia on November 26 will benefit local veterans. The event honors Indiana fighters at Kenesaw Mountain and other Civil War battles. Dr. A. J. Landis was wounded in the Kenesaw Mountain fight. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis was born in this city during that battle.
A man who moved from one precinct to another may lose his vote. Officials will challenge voters who used a single machine by combining precincts. Several men have done this and will be challenged when attempting to vote.
New York Giants center fielder Mike Donlin appeared in a Hammerstein vaudeville skit with wife Mabel Hite. The crowd praised his first calcium light performance, noting the sketch had little plot but bright charm and lively songs by the comedian.
Hans Wagner and Sam Leever of the Pittsburgh club are arranging to buy the Grand Rapids franchise in the Central league. Leever would be president secretary and business manager with Warren Gill handling playing duties and dealing for the group.
Miss Marguerite Frey once voted America’s most beautiful woman wed Wilkins M. Armour of Dallas Texas formerly of Denver The ceremony was kept quiet as she grew tired of being singled out for beauty.
The board of public works will receive bids next Thursday for installing the foundation for the light plant engine and for steam pipes instead of Tuesday. The contract will then be awarded.
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