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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1908
Page
1
A collision on the West Ohio Electric line near Piqua left three dead and twenty five injured when two passenger cars failed to follow orders. Automobiles rushed to the scene to transport the wounded to local homes, and only one passenger escaped serious injury.
A collision between two Western Ohio Traction trolley cars between Sidney and Piqua killed five people and injured dozens. The crash occurred after orders to pass at a siding caused a head on impact at high speed near the Shelby county infirmary. Names of the dead and seriously injured include James Kahoe and Charles McClure among many others. A hail storm also damaged Aberdeen region in South Dakota.
Fire rages near Calaveras County giant sequoia grove twenty miles north of Sonora California. Crews fight the blaze with back firing as it spreads into Tuolumne County though big trees are not believed to be in immediate danger. The grove is often conflated with Mariposa’s Yosemite Park Sequoias and famed Lincoln Grant and McKinley trees.
Chairman Mack travels to Lincoln to meet Bryan on campaign personnel and textbook outlines. He plans to open the New York headquarters next week and organizes a speakers bureau with John H. Atwood arriving. John L. Tomlinson reports nearly sixty Democratic clubs enrolled in Chicago.
Police investigate possible murder tied to a theft after a stranger stole items from a home. Detectives focus on whether the missing goods conceal a criminal act and urge any witnesses to come forward.
New Zealanders host a maritime gathering showcasing their fleet. The event highlights skilled crews and impressive ships as visitors observe the vessels and admire their operations.
New Zealand waives regulation to allow armed forces to land for rifle matches. Rear Admiral Sperry and officers are hosted by Auckland officials and the legislature dines aboard the Connecticut. About 1 000 sailors receive shore leave and participate in the events amid broad hospitality.
In Huntington Indiana Aug 10 children found a forearm and hand in a riverbank rubbish pile. Officials suspect a murder as refuse dumped by the river is blamed. A man was seen taking the arm and vanished. police seek the person.
Milwaukee and Richmond vie for the Supreme Lodge in Boston with a long session extending to Wednesday. The uniform rank has chosen Milwaukee pending approval, whileSouthern sentiment favors a southern convention location within six months.
London editorials view the American Atlantic fleet's arrival at Auckland alongside King Edward's Germany visit. The Daily Telegraph hails the gesture as strengthening Britain America ties and advancing Hague peace aims, noting the event marks a turning point and signals America as a maritime power.
Copies of charges accusing Sheriff John Bradley Jr of neglect of duty for failing to stop gambling at Saratoga Springs were served at his home. The charges were filed by Dr. Walter Caidlaw, chairman of the anti race track gambling campaign, with offices in New York. Bradley must answer in the executive chamber in Albany on August 17 at 3 p.m.
Boston hosts the 4th annual International Typographical Union meeting along with the seventh annual International Stereotypers and Electrotypers Union and related groups. President Lynch received a gold loving cup as delegates praise the eight hour workday reports and discuss committee findings.
Lincoln Neb August 10 the arrangement committee for Bryan the notification exercises has chosen Norman E Mack to preside Rev Father F J Nugent will deliver the invocation Bryan has asked Mr Kern to make two speeches and it is probable he will accept
Spokane reports fires raging in Northern Idaho causing immense damage to timber regions. Over 200 men were dispatched to aid ongoing efforts and officials believe control may arrive soon.
William H. Taft with Mrs. Taft and General Clarence R. Edwards arrived in Hot Springs Virginia from Greenbrier West Virginia after attending the county horse show. He spent hours reading mail golfing and resting then joined Senator Bourne of Oregon for a dinner drive to the Oaks at Warm Springs with General Edwards.
Authorities urge testing of water supplies and shallow wells after a typhoid warning. Officials blame flies as a secondary transmission cause and call for preventive measures in urban areas.
Dr J N Hurty, secretary of the Indiana state board of health, reports many requests for water analysis show typhoid appearing earlier this year. He notes flies largely spread the disease, with a single fly capable of carrying up to 100000 germs. Improper sewage disposal and bad water from shallow wells also contribute to spread.
In Indianapolis on August 10, Marie Enoch of 316 North Pine Street was identified as the young woman found in the canal near the Country Club Sunday morning. Her clothing matched what she wore when last seen, and friends noted she had been despondent and out of work, having discussed self harm previously.
Levi Weaver, prominent Washington township farmer, was killed when his auto stopped on a Panhandle grade crossing after attending Cyrus Philips' funeral. His wife Teceiv e-Geeady, daughter Honor fourteen, and son Milburn ten were seriously injured but improving. the engine No. 8054, on a trial run, struck the vehicle as it crossed the track, with swift medical response and funeral arrangements to follow.
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