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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
3
Brussels reports the chamber of deputies approved the Congo annexation treaty by 83 to 55 and its second reading passed 90 to 48. The accord signals Belgium will govern the Congo with reforms anticipated, ending King Leopold's personal rule and easing adminstration amid prior global humanitarian concern.
Former Vice President Stevenson arrives in Chicago from Bloomington and meets with National Chairman Mack to map a state campaign. He predicts Democratic wins in November for governor and national tickets, cites support from Republicans, and plans several speeches over the next two months.
A local woman believed to have murdered by arsenic for an insurance payout. The child, adopted from Wabash four years ago, wrote of quarrels with her foster mother and the mother in Wabash seeks information on a $240 policy. Exhumation may be considered if new evidence emerges.
Mr and Mrs Georeg Horney entertained Mr and Mrs L B Horn for dinner Sunday. Mrs George Horney entertained the Ladies of the Presbyterian Missionary society yesterday afternoon. Alfred Campbell city mail carrier will return to work today after a fifteen days vacation. Robert Manders will return to work at the post office today after a two weeks vacation.
The New York Post notes gowns use sashes as girdles, hip yokes and shoulderettes. Big spring hats stay in vogue into fall, with foulard dresses and matching cloth coats for late summer and early fall. Bordered linens rise in fashion, borders used down the front or in tunic designs.
A municipal engineering report recommends replacing 133 cycle gear with a 60 cycle system. Proposal includes 300 kW three phase generator, 180 street lamps, a 120 kW belt driven unit, a steel stack, and associated switchgear. Estimated total cost 31 540 dollars with annual coal savings about 10 760 dollars.
The state attorney received the investigation results from the first cavalry. Indictments against Raymor include murder and malicious mischief for damages valued at thousands. A Howard woman faces looting and aiding wrecking charges with bond set at ten thousand. Loper restaurant loss and riot charges center on the coroner’s inquest and arrest details.
The Busy Bee club will meet with Mrs Fauer at 304 West Wabash Avenue this afternoon.
Democratic nominee William Jennings Bryan left Lincoln for a seven day tour visiting Des Moines Chicago and Indianapolis. He will discuss tariffs in Des Moines speak in Chicago and attend the Kern notification in Indianapolis. A two day stop in Topeka will cover bank deposit guarantees before returning to Lincoln on August 28.
A moving picture man appeared at the Bryan home with films showing Mr. Bryan’s home life. He said he came directly from Oyster Bay and was at the headquarters in Chicago, accompanying Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Committee.
The Wa bash Valley Pow Wow of the order of Red Men gathered in Covington Indiana under No 188 auspices. The district includes Fountain Boone Warren Clinton Parke Putnam Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties. Ex Congress- man G W Cromer of Muncie opened the program with C A Robinson of Greenfield great sachem speaking. The Covington band provided music as the district Pow Wow was held.
Officers elected include Dr. C. W. Beckett of Attica as president, Harry N. Fin of Crawfordsville as vice president, Chas. Spinning of Covington as secretary, and J. E. Gregory of Advance as treasurer.
At a special session the council approved transferring 4000 from water works funds to redeem 4000 of city bonds, mostly electric light refunding bonds. Johnston introduced an ordinance to appropriate 2550 for repairing two bridges near the water works and a wall, with Johnson noting the request of the water works superintendent and McNary’s investigation showing immediate repairs needed.
The Double Six Pedro club met at Mrs. John Berry’s home. Honors were awarded to Mrs. Mary Eisert and Miss Georgia Warner. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Ada Hayes of the Southside.
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