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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
1
Reported fires in the northwest region near Winnipeg burn over a hundred people and leave many homes uninhabitable. Authorities assess the extent of devastation and ongoing rescue efforts as communities brace for aftereffects.
Fires described as catastrophic destroyed property worth millions in British Columbia. An estimated 125 people died and 5,000 to 7,000 refugees from Crow's Nest territory camped near Cranbrook as search parties recover bodies. The fire threatens Michel and Fernie with life loss and widespread devastation.
Relief from Spokane reaches the Fernie fire area in Canada. Spokane sent a special car with tents clothing bread and milk to Cranbrook for distribution to refugees. Over two thousand are being cared for at Cranbrook and 13 bodies were found including Mrs Addie Turner and the Ford family with death toll expected to rise.
A major fire in Fernie caused a five million dollar property loss with a list of the dead released by authorities. Firefighters battled the blaze through the night, and investigators began identifying victims as families awaited official confirmation.
In Nelson BC on August 3 reports estimate 125 dead with losses around 5 million dollars. Conflicting figures place Fernie deaths at 102 and Elk River campburied at 64, with an unofficial Fernie list tallying 173 fatalities and 50 million in losses. Relief goods are being rushed from Vancouver Nelson and Michel to the fire zones.
Henry Farman made three successful flights at the Brighton Beach race course in New York. The first flight covered about two thirds of the distance at six feet high, the second was longer, and the third completed the 800 yard course with the machine twenty feet above ground. He skims the ground like a swallow and plans to demonstrate turning capability tomorrow.
Thousands descend on Boston for a national convention drawing attendees to the New England city. Organizers expect large crowds and extensive events across multiple venues over several days.
In Hot Springs Virginia on August 3 Taft rehearsed for phonograph records with Mrs Taft present laughing at him. The campaign topics for the records remain undecided while Taft fixed August 21 for a Virginia Republican rally. A Virginia Bar Association committee met Judge and Mrs Taft ahead of its annual session.
Seven members of the American Olympic team competed at Ball's Bridge in Dublin. John Flanagan set an Olympic hammer mark with a throw of 176 feet 10 inches, while Ralph Rose improved the British shot record with 49 feet 5 inches, surpassing Dennis Horgan's 1897 mark.
Jonathan Catt living west of Petersburg Indiana died this morning from wounds after a mule kicked him in the side. The mule had earlier attacked a calf and after Catt struck the animal, it turned and began kicking him. The animal trampled and bit him after he fell.
Police trap in a Brooklyn restaurant ensnares James McVickar and Charles T. Forbes, both named as wire tapping gang members. They face grand larceny and fraudulent use of the mails charges connected to a $600,000 heist from William F. Walker of the New Britain Savings Bank, aided by Louis E. Ruthuff of Belleville Michigan.
Officers and members are requested to attend the Germania Singing Society meeting at 31814 Pearl Street hall Tuesday evening August 4. Important business to be conducted by the committee order.
The American Atlantic fleet, off Suva Fiji at 8 o'clock this evening, lies at latitude 18.29 south longitude 175.54 west with Auckland 1,260 miles away. Wireless contact will be maintained nightly until Auckland is reached.
Jack Barry, formerly with the St Louis National League club, appeared in a New York National uniform this afternoon after being purchased outright. He is slated to serve as a substitute outfielder.
A badly decomposed well dressed man about 40 was found in a half dug grave on Dr Bowell's farm near Rolling Prairie Indiana. Coroner Mack says the man was shot in the head. Clothing was new and bought in Grand Rapids Michigan. A Minneapolis farm paper was found in the pocket. Identification seems unlikely.
In Fairview Nebraska on August 3 Nominee William Jennings Bryan spent a quiet day with few visitors due to heat. He and secretary Rose worked on letters and speeches including plans for Oklahoma deposits and Topeka remarks. Reports say labor unions influenced his union election and Secretary Junkin ruled against a protest over elector nominations.
Fire started by a cigarette near chemicals at the Burlington warehouse. the blaze destroyed elevators EB and EF and the dock transfer warehouse, with 100 box cars damaged. Armour & Company valued grain loss at 700000, overall loss around 1000000. Firefighters battled the flames as 85 companies and three fire tugs fought the inferno.
Brussels reports the second official volume of Congo correspondence shows the United States and Great Britain press Belgium to curb forced labor and aid native welfare. Belgium agrees to arbitration on concession disputes and pledges to protect Congo natives liberty and land rights, with reforms planned after annexation. Belgium also assures equal commercial advantages for Americans.
Wabash Indiana August 3 The heat overwhelmed Big Four locomotive fireman A W Peiff who fainted and nearly tumbled from the engine cab He caught a floor bar which kept him from falling until the engineer could rescue him Peiff who lives in Ligonier will be unable to return home for several days the engineer brought the train to Wabash alone.
Vincent Bendix and Delanty arrived in Chicago to raise interest in moving the Bendix Automobile plant here. A morning meeting will decide if local businessmen will subscribe stock to fund relocation, with about fifty employees now and plans to double capacity. Bendix demonstrated a car on Morgan hill reaching 25 mph, claiming reliability across roads and seasons.
Oyster Bay Aug 3 The President has not made a final decision on whether eight cadets found guilty of hazing at West Point will be dismissed permanently, reinstated by Congress or executive clemency. An official Roosevelt statement via Rudolph Foster says earlier reports by Loeb and Wright were erroneous and no final guidance has been received from the War Secretary.
One man died and several were injured when Freight No. 62 wrecked on the C. H. and D. railroad a half mile west of Brownsville Indiana. Head brakeman Bierhop was instantly killed and horribly mangled. Conductor Vanchoy and three unknown tramps were injured with varying severity. Cause believed to be a broken draw bar.
Washington August 3 The attorney general upholds the treasury department view that packages of distilled spirits from distilleries not under restraining order must bear markings as regulations that went into effect July first required.
Judge J F McClure ruled temperance drinks such as Nortons Nip Velveteen Vivo cannot be sold without a license in Summitville station. He based the decision on law that all spirituous vinous and malt beverages fall under intoxicating liquors even if the item itself is not intoxicating.
In Burlingame California a large tonneau carrying five women and two children plunged thirty five feet down an embankment after brakes snapped. Victims include Mrs Thomas A McCormick Miss Clara McCormick and Mrs Ira OBrien with Ira OBrien Jr. and another child dying later. Mrs E G McCauley and Miss Ethel McCormick injured. The party had visited Prince Froniatowski and were returning to San Mateo. A similar crash occurred nearby hours earlier killing James D Gilbert and Mrs Frederick Marrot.
Associated Press reports Chicago endured the hottest day since July 21 1901 with 96.4 degrees at 4 pm. Heat prostrations and four deaths occurred including Martha Fremuth age 25 who died by gas poisoning. Other victims were Mary Cozanski 24 Philip J Russell 54 and Hannah Sherman 90.
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