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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1908
Page
3
In Sangamon county, deputies and sheriff express fear as national guardsmen stay. Chief Deputy Long reports last night’s shooting largely by soldiers. Lieutenant Ridgeway and deputies Canfield Kramer were involved, with bullets grazing hats and narrowly missing.
Stanley Ketchel of Grand Rapids crushed Joe Thomas of San Francisco in the second round amid a brutal six round program. Ketchel dominated with a barrage to head and body causing the stoppage after Captain Anderson signaled to halt.
Handicappers Buck Doble J. C. Zimmerman and George Hicks spent the day organizing 73 trotters entered for the American trotting derby at Readville on August 25. The one mile and a quarter race carries a $50,000 purse with $30,000 to the winner. Readville planners use a 2:15 mile standard with 50 foot increments marking time penalties, assigning biggest penalties to High Ball Senora Girl and Sweet Marie starting at the 2:05 mark.
The article recalls Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans retirement celebration at Lake Mohonk Mountain House. Guests presented a silver and gold lined cup with three handles inscribed for his retirement and long service. A battleship engraving and a record of commanded ships appear on the cup. Admiral Evans praised by attendees. A large birthday cake with candles elicited cheers. A reception followed as men women and children expressed admiration.
William J. Bryan used the cool day at Fairview Nebraska to draft speeches for his upcoming ten day trip to Indianapolis and Topeka and beyond. He criticized congressional Republicans over the Enid Oklahoma bank liquidation and state law guarantees aiming to allow Oklahoma banks to operate under state supervision. More than 5600 dollars had flowed into the Democratic campaign fund from subscriptions via individuals clubs and newspapers, excluding Bryan and close allies.
William R. Allyn, 55, arrested in Lebanon Indiana on charges of obtaining 7000 to 9000 dollars by false pretenses from Poneto residents over thirteen years. He allegedly secured security on loans using land ownership claims, with thirteen people said to have signed as security. Authorities in Poneto and Bluffton had pursued him for eight months.
Merley Keplinger, a Denver resident, was arrested in Peru Monday night for passing a forged check on W. B. Place, a Denver farmer. Authorities say the arrest marks a step toward breaking up an organized gang of thieves behind multiple Denver store break-ins.
Indianapolis August 18 John W Kern Democratic vice presidential candidate spoke at the old settlers reunion urging a campaign of friendship. He said all love the same flag and called for fighting and exiting the campaign as friends.
Help wanted notice seeks a competent girl for house work at 1096 Broadway. No other details provided.
Peru Indiana to dedicate a large new public park outside city limits this Thursday. The Commercial Club arranged for park land access and the Wabash Valley Traction company will run free streetcars to the dedication at night.
In Elkhart on the Elkhart and Western road a wreck killed Conductor D. E. Carpenter and injured Brakeman I. D. Mack who may die. The caboose left the track and rolled down an embankment. Carpenter had served with the Lake Shore for forty three years.
Frank Berndt displayed two specimens of the night brooming cerus last night. One plant stayed at his home on Broadway where about 150 friends viewed it. The other was sent to the Kienly residence on the island and was the main attraction at a party hosted by Mrs. Kienlie.
Jonathan Garver formerly of this city died yesterday at his home near Kempton Indiana. The funeral is set for today at Mount Pisgah church south of the city at two o'clock.
Mrs. Cravens led officers to William Cottingham who stole nearly $3000 from Tipton company safe. After days in county jail and pressure from her husband, she divulged Cottingham’s location in Ottawa, Canada, ending a costly theft case.
A partial fragment shows a woman refusing to allow a person to accompany her as far as Logansport, indicating a moment of insistence or boundary setting during a journey.
James West, longtime defender of drunks in court, faces intoxication charges after arrest by Patrolman Frohm near the interurban station. He resisted going home, was taken to police headquarters, and claimed to be an attorney entitled to better treatment. He intends to tell his story in court.
Attorney Ben Goldberry of Colfax will deliver his lecture The Divinity of Christ at the Market Street Methodist Church on October 23. The event draws interest from local congregants and the broader public.
A Panhandle shops well, once shallow and condemned as unsanitary, was deepened and found artesian water. After sinking the pipe an additional 52 feet, surface contamination was reduced and the water gained a fried egg like taste, prompting locals to favor its use. exact ingredients causing the flavor remain unknown.
A state executive proclamation from the governor declares Monday September 7 as a legal holiday in Indiana. Officials are urged to close offices and individuals are asked, where possible, to suspend private business on Labor Day.
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