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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
2
For maps and information call on or address GEO. W. SWIGART, owner, 123 First National Bank Building, Chicago, or see 2224 Fourth Street, Logansport, Phone Residence-7.
Omer K Benedict editor and owner of the Times was arrested by Logan county sheriff on a criminal libel warrant issued by Governor Charles N Haskel. The warrant cites an editorial alleging Haskel met Standard Oil reps in Kansas City on June 16 while supposedly in Muskogee.
Chicago reports the Socialist national committee plans a August 31 special train from Chicago carrying Eugene V. Debs and A. M. Simons to the Pacific coast. The train will visit about fifty cities before returning via the Atlantic coast. Literature car and speeches planned. total cost about $20,000 funded by socialist contributions.
Hon James S Statesman formerly of Peru and active in Cass County politics sails from Panama on the fifth to take up his post as minister here. He spent eight days in Ancon Hospital after illness aboard ship and viewed the Culebra Cut construction with Col Gothals and Dr Braden. The canal zone shows rapid progress with vast earthwork and efficient labor, while sanitation is excellent and workers are fed at government messes.
The Anoka White Sox swept a two game set against the Anoka Stars winning 4 to 0 in the first game and 7 to 5 in the nightcap.
August 18 opening day at Hudson River driving park features the 2:16 pace heat where The Eel clocked 2:02% to break the track and Grand Circuit year best. George Gano challenged The Eel with a fast first heat while Jack Leyburn won the 2:09 trot and Locust Jack claimed the first heat.
A recent Philadelphia theft reports the removal of a public fire alarm box. The incident adds to local concerns about public safety and infrastructure security in the city.
Frank McIntyre and Gertrude Cogh lan are set to play the lead roles in The Traveling Snaresman. The production promises both actors prominent parts and a central performance.
The Boss touts a safety razor offered at ten cents claiming a first class shave at low cost. He promises it will perform as well as a five dollar razor and notes some razors are safe while others are not, but asserts these are safe and uncutting.
In Philadelphia, Aug. 18, the Phillies defeated Chicago by timely hitting as the Cubs pitchers were picked apart at crucial moments. Score:
Boston ties Pittsburg in ninth then wins 4 to 2 in Boston. Gibson error in the tenth key as Boston scores twice. Batteries Willis Leifield and Gibson for Pittsburg Dorner Smith Emslie for Boston. Umpires Sheridan and Egan. Pittsburgh August 18.
In a schedule listing, Columbus faces Minneapolis while Toledo meets St. Paul and Louisville plays Kansas City. The lineups feature Block Sievér Druhot and Livingston with umpires Fene and Bierhalter guiding the games.
Boston defeated Cleveland 3 to 2 as both pitchers were hit hard but Cicotte excelled in crucial moments. Final line shows Boston with 9 runs on 10 hits and 1 error, Cleveland 2 runs on 7 hits and 2 errors. Batteries: Cicotte Carrigan for Boston Rhodes Bemis for Cleveland. Umpire Evans.
Chicago at Philadelphia. St. Louis at Washington. Detroit at New York. Cleveland at Boston. Washington and St. Louis produced early runs with key batteries Cates Street Marley Stephens. Umpires Hurst Connolly. St Paul beat Louisville 5 4 after Hall sparked an eighth inning rally with a two bagger and Keily’s men added four runs on five safeties four of which were doubles.
Chicago blanked Philadelphia 8 to 6 in a game where Lundgren was hit hard as Frazer followed to yield the decisive runs. In another match Columbus pitcher Upp threw a no hitter to beat Kansas City 3 to 0 as Branden and Crisp handled the batteries.
Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 6 to 5 in Minneapolis. Bush homered as the fourth single of the day and Cook followed with a three bagger in the ninth to seal the win. The home team tied it in the seventh by forcing Sciever from the box. Biersdorfer took the loss after a rough first inning.
Milwaukee defeated Toledo 7 to 0 at home on August 18 with Manske pitching superbly and West erratic in critical moments. Final score shows Milwaukee 7 runs on 14 hits while Toledo was held scoreless. batteries were Manske-Bevill for Milwaukee and Brown-Land for Toledo. Umpire Owens.
Detroit beat New York 7 to 3 in an exhibition at New York. Donovan Summers and Schmidt led Detroit with early scoring bursts while Hogg Orth and Blair supplied support. Umpire O Loughlin officiated as New York struggled to capitalize on chances.
The week reports that Gomstock and Gest secured rights to a Winston Churchill book titled Mr Crewes Career. Stella Tracey from The Soul Kiss stars in The Three Twins. W H Crane denies plans to quit acting. Father and the Boys remains popular. Jacob Adler quits the Grand Street Opera House lease to tour the world with his famed character plays.
In Washington on August 18 the Nationals and St. Louis played twelve innings to a 3 3 draw. Both teams fought evenly but could not break the stalemate as rain delayed play and the game extended into the extra innings.
Rosie Carroll no longer plays for Shelbyville Illinois in the Eastern Illinois League as the team disbanded for financial reasons. He pitched the last game versus Vincennes and, after learning of the disbanding, watched the team throw away the win. Carroll plans to join Keokuk Iowa where John Corriden plays.
The Southern Presbyterian proposes a winter men’s missionary convention. The Established United Free and Free churches of Scotland move to unite their theological colleges under one management. Sunday school missionary contributions per pupil are highest in the Episcopal denomination. Rev George Finch of Haliburton Baptist reports difficulties in Canadian missionary work with five preaching sites and two locations twenty four miles apart.
A collection of quips and gossip from major papers includes Wu Ting Fang’s wish for a 200 year lifespan, Rockefeller’s bound book binding humor, a London suffragette threats warning of bombs, and a New York skyscraper rivet tale. It sketches playful, sharp, and satirical notes across cities.
In New York City exports have grown by more than 169 million dollars over the past two years. A local towel company reportedly offers small life insurance to customers. Public signage notes services for hat blocking pants pressing and shoe shining. City residents drink stout at about 300000 gallons daily.
Two big crowds filled the Broadway theatre last night for a top vaudeville bill starring Earl Hyman Gladys Middleton and the DeVans act with hand to hand dogs and a five Shannon singing and dancing group A moving picture pair All For a Necklace and The Curious Mr Curio plus a religious scene with real pews altar and organ at the manager’s direction
Playwright William J Gray showcases modern stage realism in The Volunteer Organist to be produced at the Nelson on Friday night August 21. The pastoral drama features an up to date scenic church scene praised by critics for its absorbing portrayal.
The Rowland and Clifford Amusement Company presents The Phantom Detective at the Nelson on Saturday August 22 in its second season. A four act spectacle features thirty cast members, a large chorus, vaudeville acts and the American Newsboys Quartette with tricks and illusions in a tale of drama and humor.
The Ark theater shows two new films today and tomorrow The Directoire Gown features frantic crowds chasing a glimpse of a fashionable ankle The Checker Fiends turns everything into a checker board including a plaid dress, promising hearty laughs Admission is five cents a nickel well spent
Henry Fornott moves his barber shop from Drs Stevens and Bus jahn building on Fourth Street to 419 Market Street. The remodel will expand to occupy the entire downstairs with the office. The shop has been at the old site for about 50 years.
Mr and Mrs D Me Cash entertained their club Monday evening at their home Fifteenth and Riverside Park Avenue.
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