11 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1910
Page
1
A regional report alleges a large profit was arranged by individuals aiming to remove opposition to land plans. The piece references political maneuvering and hidden interests surrounding Indian lands, implying collusion among unnamed figures to push favored developments.
In McAlester hearings Congressman Carter testified that Richard Adams planned five percent profits from the McMurray contracts with McGuire and Dr Wright named in the scheme. Adams urged Taft to approve land sales while Hale and Latham described prior offers tied to the contracts.
Members of the Indiana Volunteer Infantry held their thirty-fifth annual reunion at the G A R Memorial Hall in Wabash. Capt D S Bender attended despite illness and a temporary secretary was appointed. Liberty Mills was chosen as the next meeting site for the regiment formed from Adams Wells Huntington Wabash Madison and Tipton counties.
A vigorous Republican gathering outlined plans for forthcoming political action with promises of a strong outlook and united strategy. Speakers emphasized support, fundraising, and candidate coordination for upcoming elections.
Cass County Republicans gathered at the new Broadway headquarters with Chairman Phillips presiding. Notables including Chairman Stults, Hon. John L. Thompson of Gas City, Senator Ralph Kane, and Judge Montgomery spoke briefly. the session aimed to energize district workers for the fall election and maintain harmony.
Hoosier Knight Templar candidate for Grand Junior Warden as election opens today. Raper Commandery No. 1 of Indianapolis won drills with 92.3 percent. prizes listed. Concordat among Knights Templar governing bodies to unify relations across nations approved. election of 1913 officers to proceed tomorrow with four candidates for Grand Junior Warden and selection of next city.
Broadway merchants discuss a plan to add ornamental in front lights to businesses. The move arises from interest but no organized effort has been formed yet to install the lighting.
Associated Press reports Baltimore born boxer Joe Gans former lightweight champion died this morning at age thirty four from consumption. He sought treatment in Arizona last spring but tissues were deeply seated and his health declined. Gans had been brought to Homestead to die after a long career and a nickname history.
William Hadley, once a railway operator, has been repeatedly detained by police. He was found in delirium tremens last night and faces ongoing medical and legal scrutiny after prior drunken incidents cost him his job and led to jail time.
Aviator Walter Brookins escapes serious injury after his airship turns turtle to avoid spectators at Asbury Park aviation meet. He is only partly conscious with a broken nose and bruises. seven others are wounded, one boy with a skull fracture. The crash follows a high wind and crowding of viewers on the field. Brookins had earlier set a world high flight record at Indianapolis.
In a four minute special session City Council fixed school trustees salaries at 150 dollars a year and denied permission to spend 25 000 for Baldwin property. They avoided action on the Johnson hospital bequest while City Attorney notes council concurrence is needed for school board property purchases. The Johnson will probate and possible heirs create uncertainty about the citys share in a memorial hospital bequest.
A Vandalia freight train backing onto a crossing collided with a southbound Big Four freight near North Manchester yesterday morning. The wreck piled cars and blocked both tracks for hours. The Vandalia crew escaped injury while the Big Four crew jumped to avoid harm. Wabash and local wrecking crews worked to clear the lines.
A national convention of the United Mine Workers opens in Indiana with about 1,000 delegates. The gathering centers on wage questions but factions between President Thomas L. Lewis and Illinois President John H Walker loom. Credentials committee works toward validating new delegates.
Fort Smith Arkansas August 10 announcement that the Bache Denman Coal Company a member of the southwest operators association has signed with the United Mine Workers of America and will resume operations this week. Terms of the contract were not made public but miners gain a victory. The company employs one thousand men in Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Reports from Marys hospital indicate Mayor William J. Gaynor of New York survived a gun attack. Doctors say the wound in the neck and mouth shows no alarming symptoms and his spirit remains cheerful as officials track the assailant.
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