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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1908
Page
4
The Logansport Daily Tribune publishes sworn circulation totals for July 1908 in Cass County Indiana. Publisher Edgar F. Metzger declares the figures in the accompanying table, certified by Notary Public Essie Hillhouse, with the date of August 11, 1908.
Edward H. Harriman spoke in Chicago interviews urging Hepburn act regulation with protection to move traffic along lines of least resistance. He argued for allowance of seasonal rate adjustments to boost westward movement of manufactured goods and eastward movement of farm products, while warning against state interference. The piece notes the difficulty in pinpointing exact protections demanded and reflects railroad presidents’ preference for limited government regulation.
The text presents a political ticket listing William H. Taft as vice president with James S. Sherman, James Watson for governor, Fremont E. Goodwine for lieutenant governor, Fred A. Sims for secretary of state, George W. Cogley for treasurer, J. S. Mellinger for sheriff, and Dr. M. B. Stewart for coroner. The surveyor line ends incomplete.
The text argues for state level uniform railroad regulation with scientific supervision while protecting railroad interests and the public. It notes corruption of lawmakers by railroad companies and calls for Congress to refine protections, including shielding railroads from the Sherman Act, urging clearer public discussion.
Ambert Banta was taken to the Jeffersonville reformatory this morning by Sheriff Beckiey. Officials say the boy has caused trouble before and the grandparents refuse to keep him. They believe he is not naturally bad and that proper training can help him.
Miss Ada Dritt and Mr. Fred Taylor were married yesterday at the Dritt home in Noble township Brwyn Nebraska. Rev Arthur officiated. The couple will reside in Brwyn where Miss Dritt taught. The ceremony featured a white floral arch, smilax, and white bridal roses. The bride wore white batiste and carried a large bouquet. Florence Dritt was bridesmaid and Dan Dritt best man. Ethel Dritt played the wedding march. Several valuable presents were received.
The Michael Frushour families announce a reunion at Spencer Park on August 2. Attendees are invited to join the gathering and celebrate family roots.
Levi Weaver dies in grade crossing accident at Onward. Funeral at Blue Ball church Washington township Thursday at 10:10 a.m. Rev. Charles McCoy to officiate. Interment at Weet cemetery. Widow and daughter to attend. son ill in hospital but improving and unlikely to attend. Coroner inquest likely to absolve railroad staff.
Charles Schiele of Water Street is reported to have beaten his wife causing a head wound requiring a surgeon. Mrs Schiele refused to file an affidavit against him when police visited, and the couple appeared contrite, with the gash supposedly visible as proof of the quarrel.
Thomas Keyes an agent for Western Southern Life Insurance was arrested on a wife desertion charge filed by Mrs Keyes. She told police years of neglect and lack of proper provision though he remained in the city. Keyes denied the accusation calling it spite work and his attorney M F Mahoney pledged his appearance in court.
Eight year old Evelyn Neola Bott daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Byers died at her grandmother Mrs James Ross home at 1 30 yesterday. Funeral Thursday at 2 pm at Shiloh church conducted by Rev Wild. Burial in adjoining cemetery.
Danville Illinois August 11 The arrival of three daughters at Edward C Moore's home boosted his standing on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad. Moore a former Spanish American War private and Porto Rico veteran met his wife Angelita in Porto Rico. Despite hard times and fewer trips for extra brakemen the newborns helped him secure a steadier role improving roadbed and train speed at terminals, per the Indianapolis Star.
The Vandalia reports all furloughed workers recalled and two new trainmen hired. The train master is interviewing more applicants to fill further needs, keeping staffing at fall levels as crews resume full operation.
Persons who travel over the Pan handle Chicago division are pleased with their journeys as described in a concise regional report highlighting favorable conditions and smooth service.
Explains political terms plurality and majority with numerical examples. Describes how a candidate can win by plurality without a majority and how majority is defined as more than half the total votes. Includes method to compute both measures and notes ties are excluded.
In this New Orleans Times-Democrat dialogue a sailor argues that shellbacks avoid learning to swim to spare themselves prolonged agony if shipwreck leads to death. A druggist counters with disbelief, noting sailors who cannot swim would rather die quickly than endure endless suffering at sea.
Alfred Whitman lectured at the Blenheim club in London on the collector’s view of playing cards. He noted that the most valuable packs taught Biblical history or moral lessons and cited eighteenth century Italian decks with Old Testament scenes and German decks featuring moral figures.
Van dalia railroad updates report resignations and returns of crew including Frank Reed and J R Branan. Gollmar Brothers circus to pass through Monday night with twenty six cars en route from North Manchester to Monticello. Notices warn pay car visits on the 18th and interlocker at Clymers now in service.
A note on pamphlets and cards issued in France during the French Revolution era. It highlights the shift from monarchy to figures of Genius, Liberty, and Equality as popular symbols replacing kings and queens.
A New York businessman says two distinct signatures on checks guard against forgery and that a bank would not recognize a signature from a letter or hotel register. He notes the need for signing in two separate ways and urges others to adopt the same practice for safety.
A humorous anecdote about Texas Governor Sam Houston and a penitentiary agent who had opposed his election. The agent boasts of eight years in the prison and faithful service, prompting the governor to grant an informal pardon as a priceless favor.
A Washington Star quote contrasts a historian praising Queen Elizabeth with Mr Meekton Battle haughtily claiming he has met his wife, illustrating rival views on royal greatness.
A fragmentary verse note recalls a lonely scene and a beloved figure. The speaker senses a subtle heartache and a quiet, tender touch amid reflective mood and affectionate longing.
Oscar Hadley Republican candidate for State Treasurer is a Hendricks County agriculturist stock raiser and businessman. Born on a family farm, he presides over the First National Bank of Plainfield and serves on the State Board of Agriculture. He led pavilion construction at the State Fair and helped secure its appropriation. He has held local offices, supports public fund interest policy, and remains active in state and county politics.
A verse from the Emporia Gazette urges readers to shun falsehoods and sinful tales. It recasts the Ananias fable as a cautionary sermon about truth and deceit in a pulpit cadence.
An anecdote from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch describes Father Dempsey finding 200 men sleeping on the hotel recreation room floor, each with a newspaper beneath them. He speaks with an Irishman named Thomas Kelly about his sleep, suggesting a bed change to improve rest.
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