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Logansport Daily Tribune in Logansport, Indiana
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1908
Page
4
Model government road inspires Cass county highway progress
The mile north of town showcases proper grade, drainage, and foundation built by government engineers. It contrasts with older gravel methods and aims for lasting durability, guiding future Cass county road improvements and boosting road funding confidence.
Roosevelt Era Reform Sparks GOP Realignment
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports that across states west of the Ohio River the Republican Party has distanced itself from members who opposed or did not fully back President Roosevelt. The piece notes a shift away from radicalism within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristow
Kansas
Cimmins
Iowa
la Follette
Wisconsin
Lincoln-Roosevelt League
California
Taft
Ohio
West
Bryan
Dave
Local Officials Elected to Corner Surveyor and Commissioner Roles
Coroner Dr. M B Stewart Surveyor Harry Bell Commissioner First District Alfred M Dill Commissioner Third District Oliver M Harness elected to key county posts. Voters approved candidates in advisory ballots and formal results were certified by the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred M. Dill
Oliver M. Harness
Chafin to Speak in Kokomo on Prohibition Bid
Prohibitionists from Cass County plan a Kokomo gathering August 20 with E W Chafin, Prohibition presidential candidate, delivering a speech at the Alhambra theatre. Chafin urges nationwide support, predicts a fall victory and pledges to enforce prohibition if elected, including military enforcement if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Cass County
E. W. Chafin
Mr. Chafin
Model Road Grading Near Completion Delayed to October 1
Grading on the model gravel road north of the city is nearly finished while workers haul stone. Government engineers say completion will not occur before October 1. At the September county council meeting, another appropriation is needed as funds are short, though current money covers ongoing work until the council session.
Golden Grain Flows Into Cass County Elevators
Elevators in Cass County see a busy harvest as teams traverse highways daily hauling wheat to market. Thousands of bushels have been sold by elevator operators while farmers finish threshing and market remaining grain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Hoodoo on Train Fails to Work Replay of Niagara Falls Excursion
A Wabash Niagara Falls excursion train with thirteen cars reached the falls safely and most passengers returned home. Despite a reported hoodoo pursuing the train the evil omen did not affect the journey. The engine carried a total of thirteen and power arrangements for electrification were deferred to a later date.
Survivor of First American Steam Train Ride
Stephen Smith of Dubois now living in New York City says he was the sole survivor among seventy who rode America's first steam train in 1831. He was a boy then and rode for recreation, the train reaching 18 miles per hour and frightening passengers who wanted to disembark. Now ninety four, he recalls the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Smith, Dubois
New York City
America
Dubois
Brakeman Injured Uncoupling Air Hose on Freight
Frank Richardson a Panhandle brakeman sustained a badly bruised and nearly broken left arm while uncoupling a car on a west bound freight. The air hose was charged and struck by the coupling throwing it against his arm. He received treatment from Dr Shultz and a replacement worker was assigned to the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Richardson
Dr. Shultz
Electrification Plans Reconsidered By Harriman
E H Harriman states the money panic delayed electrification of the Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railroads. Engineers will assess whether adequate water power can be found to drive the project and resume progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Mammoth Snake Halts Train as It Attacks on B and O S W Tracks
Clark county correspondent reports a section foreman spotted a giant snake on the B and O S W line. The reptile seized a red bandana, wrapped a rail and the foreman’s leg, then flagged the express before escaping. Vandalia visitors tour the Northwest and Niagara Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark County
Knights of Pythias Meet in Bridge City Lodge
Bridge City lodge No. 305 Knights of Pythias will meet tonight to confer the rank of Knight. A smoker will follow the session at O'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge City Lodge
K. of P
Boys Stage Onion Based Sham Battle in Clinton Moon Farm
Clinton Moon filed affidavits in police court against Archie Kile Frank Kowalaki and Andrew Kowalaki for a sham battle in which boys pulled up 95 bushels of onions from his garden to use as ammunition. They will appear before Judge Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Moon
Napoleon
Archie Kile
Frank Kowalaki
Andrew Kowalaki
Mr. Moon
Auditor Cann Prepares County Budget Estimates for September
Auditor Cann is preparing estimates ahead of the county council meeting in September when annual appropriations will be decided and the county tax levy set. He will itemize requested funds by department and noted the levy may rise in some townships due to gravel road construction but expects no overall increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union City
Panhandle
C. C. Arrick
Johnson
Niagara Falls
W. H. Scott
Richmond
Fred Horn
Vandalia
Forrest Brown
Lake
Cann
Ed Flory Plans Peach Market East of City
Ed Flory near the city prepares to sell 200 bushels of beautiful free stone peaches in a local market east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Flory
Couple Returns From Lake Maxinkuckee Visit
Mr and Mrs George Crawshaw and Miss Ina Grae spent a week at Lake Maxinkuckee returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Crawshaw
Ina Grae
Lake Maxinkuckee
Wife seeks missing husband John Dilley in Indiana
Mrs Dele Dilley appeals via Tribune for help locating her husband John Dilley who vanished after writing from Lennox or Yeoman Carroll County on July 25. He is described as 39 years old, 5 feet 8 inches, 160 pounds, black hair blue eyes with a mustache, wearing a checked coat and vest and a dark derby. He is a Knight of Pythias member and may be in ill health after a brain operation years earlier. If found, call Trafalgar Indiana. Johnson County authorities will cover costs.
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Pary
United States
Dele ‘Dilley
Renssalear
Tribune
Lennox
Yeoman
Carroll
County
Knights of Pythias Lodge
Trafalgar
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