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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Tribune

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1908

Page

4

Commission Expiry Date Noted in ISEAL Records

Fragmentary OCR shows a reference to an ISEAL commission expiry date with numbers resembling a date of August 31, 2008. The provided snippet lacks full context or clear event details.

Direct Primary Law Faces Scrutiny in Illinois

The Record-Herald reviews Illinois first direct primary showing both flaws and strengths. It notes party machine voting in river wards, questions about cross party ballots, and calls for reducing the number of offices. Improvement of the primary law is urged for the next legislature.

Yates Hopkins Healey

Zeppelin and His Countrymen Aid Airship Fund

Germans from cities and countryside contribute to a large fund for Count Zeppelin to replace the burned airship with a new one. The gesture reflects national pride as nations compete in airship development, with Germany leading so far as the United States enters the field.

Count Zeppelin

Local Ticket Candidates Listing

The ticket lists GEORGE W. CO Glide for Treasurer J S Mellinger for Sheriff M B Stewart for Coroner Harry Bell for Surveyor Alfred M Dill for Commissioner First District Oliver M Harness for Commissioner Third District.

George W. Cogley J. S. Mellinger Alfred M. Dill Oliver M. Harness

Count Zeppelin’s Aerial Experiments Earn Public Praise

The article notes Count Zeppelin’s experiments and his last cruise as key in earning national honor for his country. It states he has spent over $400,000 of his private funds to advance air navigation, and describes contemporary cash gifts as expressions of enthusiasm and sympathy beyond mere support.

Count Zeppelin

A Thousand Men Called For Striking CP Workers

Canadian Pacific workmen labored to raise a second high fence around the Winnipeg shops as Montreal headquarters received a request for a thousand mechanics. Stores employees are expected to walk out in sympathy with machinists, with friction and dismissals reported amid the dispute.

Associated Press Winnipeg Man Canadian Pacific Railway

Panhandle Car Shop Seeks to Hire Sixty Five Workers

Panhandle rail yard reports about sixty five men employed at its car shops with six new hires including air brake inspector candidates Thomas Stockstill F C Newmasters William H McDonald P A Davis and Joseph Deitcher. Many employees plan an outing to Maxinkuckee with passes for themselves and families while others remain on vacation to allow business growth.

Thomas Stockstill F. C. Newmasters William H. McDonald P. A. Davis Joseph Deitcher H. G. Klein, Jr Maxinkuckee Jesse R. Rucker Ridgeville James Doedrill Air Brake Department Jebtha Purcell Bert Stiver Buffalo John Q. Shaffer John J. Beroth and Son Blacksmith Department Denver Colorado James Rothermel M. J. Cahill

Camp Meeting At Burrows Draws Colorful Local Crowd

Local colored residents hold a camp meeting at Burrows with Lewis Harris leading Sunday services and Rev. W. M. Kelley of the A. M. E. church in the evening. A big concert is planned tonight and meetings resume next Sunday evening.

Burrows Lewis Harris W. M. Kelley A. M

Nomination of Chicago Municipal Court Judge Candidate

Michael F. Sullivan born and raised in the city received the third highest vote among nine candidates in Chicago primaries. Former assistant corporation counsel, now with Cross & Sullivan, he was nominated on the democratic ticket in a joint primary under the new law.

Michael F. Sullivan Timothy Sullivan Panhandle Municipal Court of Chicago Mr. Sullivan Asistant Corporation Counsel of Chicago Cross & Sullivan New Law

Rumor of Official Transfers Spreads in Panhandle Shops

Rumor centers on a shift of several Panhandle officials and mechanics. Master Mechanic Walsh is the subject of the latest chatter with possible transfers to Denison Ohio and Columbus for G B Frazer, P T Dunn moving from Chicago shops to replace here. No official confirmation has been given.

Panhandle Walsh Denison Ohio G. B. Frazer Columbus P. T. Dunn Chicago

Picnic Wednesday for Ladies Society at Spencer Park

The Ladies' Society of the B of L F and E will hold their annual picnic at Spencer park on Wednesday. All members of the B of L F and E and their families are invited to attend with filled baskets.

Ladies’ Society of B. of L. F Ladies' Society of the B. of L. F Spencer Park

Secretary Wright to Confer with President on Hazers

Secretary Wright and the West Point superintendent will confer with the president about the hazers. This time Wright is likely to speak in a subdued tone during the talks.

Wright West Point Hazers

Street Broker in County Jail Offers Governance Advice

A Wal street broker remains jailed on today’s charges as he awaits trial. Observers note his comments may reflect broader public sentiment about how the country should be run.

Zeppelin balloon destroyed by a mere accident

The report notes Count Zeppelin's balloon was destroyed by what is described as a mere accident. It adds that balloons and other flying machines are prone to similar accidents, reflecting the era's cautious view of aerial travel.

Count Zeppelin

Bryan Runs His Own Campaign After Unsatisfactory Help

Mr. Bryan announces a solo campaign relying on in-house staff after prior hired help failed to deliver. He cites past performance and aims to control messaging and operations directly.

Mr. Bryan

Locating Bendix Plant Discussed At Evening Meeting

A meeting of interested parties was held at Myers and Yarlott to discuss legal aspects of selling the Bendix automobile plant and the $75,000 sale. While little else was decided, progress is reported and prospects for securing the factory are described as very good.

Bendix Automobile Plant Myers and Yarlott

Local Brevities Summary of Civic Notes

E H Walcott left yesterday for a business and pleasure trip through the east. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Melvin R Stanley of Spearstreet Monday morning. Edith Myers of Ft Recovery Ohio visits with her brother Guy Myers and friends. Mrs Louise Elliott entertained at the Country club Saturday in honor of Mrs Will Elliott of Chattanooga Tennessee. Mr and Mrs George W Funk and daughter Gertrude left yesterday for a Great Lakes and Thousand Islands trip.

Melvin R. Stanley Spearstreet Edith Myers Ft. Recovery Ohio Guy Myers Louise Elliott Will Elliott Chattanooga Tenn George W. Funk Gertrude Great Lakes Thousand Islands

Patient offers trade for dental work in Cleveland Leader note

A Patient cannot pay cash and suggests trading for dental services. The Dentist asks for details and the Patient explains he leads a small Cholman band that will perform nightly for a month in exchange. The Cleveland Leader records the informal bartered arrangement.

Leedle Cholman Cleveland Leader

Masons to Initiate Three Candidates Next Friday

The Masons of Young America will confer the Master Mason degree on three candidates next Friday afternoon and evening. Two will receive the work in the afternoon and one in the evening. Lodges from Camden New London Galveston and Walton invited. Inspector Woltz of Rushville will attend.

Masons of Young America

Wreck on Chicago Pennsylvania & Peoria Train

George Barron of this city, uncle of Mrs. George Walters, rode the Chicago Pennsylvania and Peoria train wrecked by a burning bridge near Springfield Illinois Saturday. He escaped with minor bruises while ten other passengers were seriously injured. The engineer spied the blaze too late, reversed, and jumped. baggage car and smoker plunged.

George Barron George Walters Peoria Springfield Hlinois

Young Circleville Pianist Impresses Guests

Master Neill Rise of Circleville Ohio entertained a party of boys hosted by Mr. and Mrs. William Gremelspracher yesterday afternoon. Though only ten, he played excellent piano music before leaving at midnight for home.

Neill Rise Circleville Ohio William Gremelspracher Master Rise

The Villain Quizzed as a Masterpiece Character

A novelist describes a villain as a perfect masterpiece born from imagination and an observer’s eye. He notes the figure embodies varied wickedness despite criticism from his wife.

Firemen Recalled to Work on Panhandle Project

A half dozen furloughed firemen return to duty on the Panhandle project as crews resume operations. Officials say retention remains a priority and training is underway.

Constable Pursues Pants Robber Across State Lines

Kokomo detective Welty searched for Fed Anderson who robbed Martin Maher south of Galveston of $65 and a pair of trousers. Anderson traveled to Peru then Lafayette before vanishing. The thief, skilled in camp cooking, lured the Maher family to church for dinner and fled, leaving the house and clothing behind.

Tin Maher Galveston Welty Peru Anderson Lafayette Maher Mr. Maher

Notion He Aims to Land His Man Amid Lafayette Claim

The subject believes he can recruit his target and insists he did not depart Lafayette, asserting continued access to the person in question. The remark underscores a claim of ongoing proximity or influence despite questions about relocation.

Lafayette

Passengers Jump From Amstolland During Fire Aboard

The Amstolland bound for Buenos Ayres caught fire in a bale wool cargo off latitude 31.40 southwest near Montevideo on July 31. A stowaway died in the blaze, several passengers jumped into a lifeboat later returned to the ship, and the Amstolland continued to Amsterdam with about 330 aboard.

Montevideo Imogen Edwards New York Amstolland Buenos Ayres Amstelland Amsterdam

Islington Place Lots Conveyed to George McCullough

Conveyances transfer plots along the Wabash river east of Islington Place from James Douglass Julius Lienemann Dr Geo D Miller Frederick Landis Fred G Six S A Vaughn and B F Louthian to George McCullough. McCullough is believed to have purchased the land for the traction company.

Islington Place Wabash River James Douglass Julius Lienemann Dr. Geo. D. Miller Frederick Landis Fred G. Six S. A. Vaughn B. F. Louthian George McCullough McCullough Traction Company

Notable Women and Their Curiosities Across the World

Mrs J Pierpont Morgan favors a victoria and pair to the motor car. Miss Gertrude Wren wins the Pereira medal in chemistry for the Pharmaceutical Society of London. Marie Spiridonova, the imprisoned Russian revolutionary, has escaped Siberia. Mile Jeanne Laloe seeks a French arrondissement seat despite official denial. Mrs Sarah Siblings of Gorham Maine keeps an oriole visitors greet each spring. Mrs Skillings notes visitors delight in the pet. A famed blind reader works in the post office, deciphering illegible addresses for Constructor Zahm’s wife.

France Sarah Siblings Gorham Post Office Department Collins Zahm United States Navy

Baseball Notes From The Nation's Leagues

Umpire Hank O Day says St Louis is a grand ball town and should have a winning team. Walter Clarkson ex Harvard pitcher in Cleveland leaves baseball to enter the shoe trade. Charley Nichols, former grand major league pitcher, pitches well for Pueblo in the Western league. Bill Bradley of the Cleveland Americans is a top sacrifice hitter. Fred Clarke manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates tests Cahill's pitching machine and approves it.

Hank O’day St. Louis Walter Clarkson Cleveland Harvard Charley Nichols Pueblo Bill Bradley Cleveland Americans Fred Clarke Pittsburg Pirates

Theatrical Notes From The Era

Things Theatrical reports a Texas Steer revival in Philadelphia by a stock company. May Buckley will lead a Denver stock company this summer. J. E. Dodson returns to the stage in a Hartley Manners play. Fritzl Scheff plans a Chicago opera season. Next season William Rock and Maud Bolton announce a season of musical comedy.

Philadelphia May Buckley Denver J. E. Dodson Hartley Manners Fritzl Scheff Chicago William Rock Maud Bulton

The Warrens of Virginia closes successful New York run

The Warrens of Virginia, featuring Frank Keenan and Charlotte Walker, closed a successful season in New York under Charles Dillingham. The production drew positive notices for performances and staging.

Edy Charles Dillingham Virginia Frank Keenan Charlotte Walker New York

Health Hints from the Era on Exercise and Hygiene

Health hints discuss talking as exercise for heart patients and quote Lord Avebury on air water food health and conscience as inexpensive essentials. Reports note daily lukewarm baths aiding locomotor ataxia. Budapest doctors claim discovery of the typhus microbe spread by fleas and parasites.

Lord Avebury Budapest

Train and Track and Samoa in 1907

A 1907 overview notes record year for car and locomotive output, plans for a $20 million San Francisco terminal station, and safety gains on Pennsylvania rails. It also recalls Robert Louis Stevenson and his wife in Samoa, and a consul’s reception invite delayed by Mrs Stevenson’s missing shoe.

San Francisco Pennsylvania Pittsburg Hrie New York Central Grand Central Station Harmon North White Plains Harlem Samoa Robert Louis Stevenson Apia Herwood Heywood Mr. Stevenson Consul Heywood

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the Tribune Relogansport Tribune Pteren Postofice Logansport Ind the Tribune Ments Monthly Indiana Cass Edgar F. Metzger Logansport ISEAL Iy Commission Illinois Herald Ill Inois Vantage Zeppelin The Pire United States Germmany WM. H. Taft James S. Sherman James Z. Watson Fremont E. Goodwine Stor Fred A. Sims John C. Billheimer Oscar Hadley James Bingham Supreme Court George W. Self Lawrence M'Turnan J. J. Peetz Quincy A. Myers Appellate Court David Myers Eleventh District Chas. H. Good Oscar B. Conant James Deleplane Samuel Gifford M. B. Stewart Harry Bell Canadian Pacific Generi Barry Montreal Posible Panhandle Gar Anthony Tiechock Harry Singer el Paso Texas Dr. H. Long Car Department Harry Fry Charles Beam W. E. Ross Grove Automobile Meeting E. H. Walcott Masons Master Masons of Young America WRECK Constable Welty Galeston Oscar Welty Kokomo Fed Anderson Arthur N. Baker Republican Party Abraham Lincoln J.D. Taylor Johnston
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