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Logansport Daily Tribune

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1908

Page

4

Political ticket names for state offices listed

The document lists candidates for state offices including Vice President James S. Sherman Governor James W. Watson Lieutenant Governor Fremont E. Goodenwine Secretary of State Fred A. Sims Auditor John C. Billheimer and Treasurer Oscar Hadley. The text presents a straightforward roster of nominees without further context or details.

James«. Watson Fremont E. Goodewine Fred A. Sims John C. Billheimer Oscar Hadley

Rich Decline Shows Panic Hit The Wealthy Hard

The piece argues that the October panic hit the rich more than the middle class and poor. It cites Mr. Stuyvesant Fish and Newport merchants as evidence that extravagant spenders may face credit tightness and higher living costs. The author calls for reducing top incomes and stresses balancing outgo with income.

Logansport Daily Tribune June 1908 circulation sworn

Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the June 1908 circulation figures as shown in the accompanying table. Notary Essie Hillhouse attests, with commission expiring August 31, 1908.

Indiana Cass Edgar F. Metzger Logansport Daily Tribune Tribune

Old Settlers Picnic Meeting in Court House Plan

The Old Settlers committee schedules a 11 o'clock business meeting with a 11:30 to 2 lunch period. If weather fails the event moves to the court house for addresses by W. W. Thornton G. N. Berry B. F. Loutham Sriah Kreider E. S. Rice Max Gordon Jesse Martin John C. Nelson W. G. Wilson J. H. Hench and others.

W. W. Thornton Indianapolis G. N. Berry B. F. Loutham Sriah Kreider E. S. Rice Max Gordon Jesse Martin John C. Nelson W. G. Wilson J. H. Hench

Fine European Horses Arrive In City For Lafayette Farm

One hundred twenty four high grade horses purchased by George R. Crouch in Europe passed through today on a Wabash train from New York City. The shipment, including German Coach Percheron and Belgium stock, was said to be the finest ever brought to the Crouch Stock Farm at Lafayette. Two valuable steeds died en route aboard the steamship.

George R. Crouch Europe Wabash New York Belgium Crouch Lafayette United States Express Company

Railway Mail Clerks Balk at New Delivery Rules

Rail way mail clerks nationwide protest a Post Office directive making them responsible for damages from careless mail delivery. The rule requires a designated drop point at each station and for clerks to deliver only to that point, with no excuse that they did their best.

August Picnic Month Promises Honest Farmer Lunches

August is described as the peak time for picnics and family reunions. The piece contrasts wholesome farmer picnic dinners with urban quick lunches, praising fresh butter water milk chicken and home baked goods as free from adulterants and cold storage concerns.

The Score

Bean dinner in Russiaville draws congressional candidates

The annual bean dinner in western Howard county drew 600 guests including Charles B. Landis of Delphi and his rival Martin A. Morrison of Frankfort. Entertainment came from the Henry C. Coul ter Post No. 121 and the W. R. C while both candidates shared in several plates of beans.

Howard County Russiaville Charles B. Landis Delphi Congress Martin A. Morrison Frankfort Henry C. Coulter

Horse Plows into Mur Dock Hotel Lobby

A horse hitched to a furniture wagon ran into the Mur dock hotel lobby yesterday morning. The horse broke free and knocked a wagon into the hotel entrance before being corralled. No serious injuries reported, and guests were startled by the incident.

Murdock Hotel J. T. Elliott

Fast freight lines maintain 25 mph schedule between East and West

The fast freight route over the Big Four and Pennsylvania has operated on a fast timetable for weeks, rarely arriving late at New York, St. Louis, and Chicago terminals. Officials note trains have consistently reached 25 mph and, in some cases, 28 mph between Western and Eastern points with fast freight locomotives.

Pennsylvania New York St. Louis Chicago

Mrs Cox Hosts Double Six Pedro Club Meeting

Yesterday afternoon the Double Six Pedro club met at Mrs. Pearl Cox's home. Honors went to Mrs. Anna Finch and Mrs. Ollie Lawler. They will meet next Thursday at Mrs. Lynne Imler's home on 303 High Street.

Pedro Club Pearl Cox Anna Finch Ollie Lawler Lynne Imler High Street

Establish City Limits Clarification Visit

City Engineer John Schmitt and deputy Austin O Connell surveyed the northern city edge yesterday morning to mark the limits as the mile long gravel road project progresses.

John Schmitt Austin O’connell

Cres cent club swimmer sets two mile distance record

Paul Davis of the Cres cent club camp at Dykeman Springs claims the long distance record by swimming two miles from the camp to the Eighteenth street bridge.

Paul Davis Crescent Club Dykeman Springs Eighteenth Street Bridge

NO VANDALIA PICNIC EXPECTED THIS YEAR

Indications are there will be no Vandalia employees outing this year. Employees must sign a petition to the road for a train and a day off, and a date will be set if the petition is granted. Last year the request was approved and a free train was provided.

Watermelon Day aims to feature daylight fireworks

The Crawfords ville Journal notes the September event likely titled Water Melon Day. A letter seeks daylight fireworks costs as a novel form of entertainment with aerial explosions creating floating figures before they descend.

Crawfordsville Journal

Boyd Park Attracts Large Crowds Through Summer

J A Erwin manager reports a highly successful season at Boyd Park with strong attendance on Sundays and weekdays. Weather has been favorable and conditions along the Wabash river have been ideal for park activities.

J. A. Erwin Boyd Park Boyd Wabash River

Kentland Dentist Tries Suicide in Apparent Poverty Row

Dr. S. D. Myers of Kentland was brought to Longcliff after attempting suicide by taking laudanum, believing himself poverty stricken. The incident occurred in a context of financial distress.

S. D. Myers Kentland Longcliff

Dorcas Circle Set For 2 PM Meeting At Mrs Price Home

Dorcas Circle of Kings Daughters will meet this afternoon at 222 State Street the home of Mrs Frank Price at 2 o clock.

Dorcas Kings Daughters Frank Price State Street

Engineer Gets a Fortune

George L. Jones and his wife returned from four months in England and Wales and he resumes his charge of the switch engine on the Vandalia at the Jessups coal mine. While visiting his old Wales home he helped settle an estate and reportedly received $60,000 as his share.

Harry Lotz Vandalia O. G. Mason James Pendleton Dykeman Springs H. G. Warvel Colorado Andrews Ira Lewis Wabasa Railroad Frankfort Albert Rogers Sprague Nichols Agnes Elizabeth Robert Marion Herman Alexander E. J. Courtney E. G. Snyder The Panhandle Lake Cicott Courtney George L. Jones England Wales Jessups Mr. Jones

Trip Begins On Tippecanoe River Fishing Expedition

The annual fishing trip of Guy Shuman August Bethke William Bethke and Alvin Guthrie starts at DeLong August 1. They float canoes made of canvass on the Indian type down the Tippecanoe to the Wabash then to Lafayette where the trip ends.

Guy Shuman August Bethke William Bethke Alvin Guthrie Tippecanoe River DeLong Wabash Lafayette

Penny Gets New Line Opens Norfolk Route

The Pennsylvania railroad will soon take possession of the New York Philadelphia Norfolk line. The company gains a direct route into Norfolk via the Delaware Maryland Peninsula and Cape Charles giving the shortest path from Washington and Richmond.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York-Philadelphia-Norfolk Railroad Norfolk Delaware Maryland, Peninsular Cape Charles Washington Richmond

Republican platform summary highlights farmer aid and tariff reform

The document defends Republican policies boosting rural mail delivery road improvements and state aid, touts Sherman antitrust enforcement and calls for tariff revision with minimum and maximum rates. It stresses court authority rail and mining interests, postal savings, a stable currency, and full protection of constitutional amendments for Black Americans while opposing Democratic rule.

Republican Party Congress Bureau of Mines and Mining Legislative Department House of Representatives

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the Tribune Logansport Tribune Defice Broadway Logansport Frinay Republican WM. H. Taft James S. Sherman James Bingham Supreme Court George W. Self Lawrence M'Turnan J. L. Peetz Quincy A. Myers Appellate Court David Myers Eleventh District Chas. H. Good Mr. Stuyvesant Fish Newport Butchers and Bakers and Grocers Mr. Fish Tober Mr. Fish de Tenners Newport Newport Bay Marie Antoinette Ments Monthly Essie Hillhouse Notary Public Court House OLD Settlers Meeting Old Settlers Picnic RAIL America Brotherhood of Railway Depty Wood Valpaariso City Capt. Stoltz F. Bolen Monticello Albert Allen Frank Smith Vandalia Yard Charles Dykeman Charles Schull Harry Carpenter May Crosier Anna Crosier Los Angeles California Erbe W. J. Behmer Kuhn Fluke Joe Rose Milwaukee Steam Shovelers’ Union Will Harrison Runaway Mrs. Cox Crawfordsville Erwin Penny Arthur N. Baker Optometrist Logansport, Ind Ber
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