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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher swears to the July 1908 circulation figures of the Logansport Daily Tribune. The document cites daily averages and totals for the Cass County Indiana newspaper with a notary public certification dated August 1.
Indiana delegates at the national convention pledge loyalty to Taft. The piece lauds Taft as exceptionally prepared for the presidency, citing his roles in civil government, military affairs, and diplomacy. It argues his broad experience, initiative, and independence from Roosevelt, portraying him as the united choice for the nation.
A list of political candidates with names and positions: Taft for Vice President. Sherman for President of the United States. Watson for Governor. Goodwine for Lieutenant Governor. Sims for Secretary of State. Billheimer for Auditor. Hadley for State Treasurer. Bingham for Attorney General. Self for Reporter Supreme Court. Turnan for Superintendent of Public Instruction. Peetz for State Statistician. Myers for Judge Supreme Court and Judge Appellate Court. Good for Congressman Eleventh District. Gifford for Clerk. Cogley for Treasurer. Mellnger for Sheriff. Dr M B Stewart for Coroner. Bell for Surveyor. Dill and Harness for first and third district commissioners.
The piece lauds William Howard Taft as a capable administrator acceptable to President Roosevelt. It praises his fearlessness, disinterested upright nature, and devotion to duty. It argues Taft’s policies align with Roosevelt’s and would shape his presidency with independence and strong leadership.
A midweek storm renews calls for a city east end sewer and a general sewer system. Officials favor extensive work but cite no feasible funding method due to high bonded debt and injunctions. An initial $200.00 estimate for full east end coverage is cited, with phased extensions proposed alongside the main sewer plan.
Jacob Guggemus, held by Deputy Sheriff Thom as Van Antwerp, was moved from Huntington county jail to Loganport asylum. He had been in Canada for almost three years in an asylum and reports intermittent insanity. He recalls past life in Huntington county and Canada, noting work in a garden and as a laundry engine fireman.
The Wabash Railway in Logansport lists ten veteran passenger conductors on the Detroit to Danville route with twenty five to forty years in service. C A Brown Lee is possibly the oldest. others include H P Gage George Gunn R Kirby A M Prince Peter Fording John Curran John Fording Marty Martin and George J Martin.
The Big Four shops at Wabash remain on strike with boilermakers walked out in sympathy. Strikebreakers go unchallenged and the situation shows no immediate settlement. machinists may join the shopmen and boilermakers, extending the walkout.
A New York World reporter met Mr Harriman in the corridor to his Equitable Building office. Harriman claimed only two men know how to run railroads and named himself and a World journalist as the other. He urged the reporter to seek the other man.
Chairman Martin A. Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission announces an amicable agreement likely settled between the Chicago Rock Island Pacific Railroad and its telegraph operators over the nine hour law. The terms will be released later after two days of mediation with railroad representatives and the Order of Railroad Telegraphers.
The article notes a pending tax levy increase discussion at the September budget meeting. Controller Middleton advocates raising the sinking fund portion to accelerate debt payoff. Paying off $15,000 of city debt can lower the levy by one cent per hundred in interest and principal. Panhandle and Vandalia staff are on vacation or absent, with several train excursions mentioned.
Logansport and Peru city officials press for a state law this winter to allow refunding of $50,000 in school bonds. The school city currently pays 5 percent interest, while refunding to the civil city would reduce to 4 percent, lowering carrying costs.
Wabash Valley traction crews report heavy rowdy incidents on the Ft Wayne and Wabash line. Conductor Melvin and motorman subdued intoxicated men on a Delphi car. In Wabash a car led by Conductor Zimmerman was held up for 20 minutes by two drunks. police refused aid.
Roy Bumpus and his family finish vacationing at Traverse City Michigan and will return home tomorrow. Bumpus will resume duties at the post office and his smiling face will appear at the money order window.
The Hartford City Gazette reports a 5 cent theatre group collapsed as managers split. Vaudeville with pictures was offered for a nickel. Three theatres had agreed to drop vaudeville for under 10 cents. one manager broke away to run independently. The remaining two restored prices to 35 cents.
The Tribune announces a pony and buggy contest with 2000 votes for a one year subscription and 1000 votes for six months. Any boy or girl can enter, and readers are urged to read the display ad and obtain a receipt book to collect subscriptions from supporters.
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