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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears to the July 1908 circulation numbers shown in the accompanying table. Notary Essie Hillhouse attests to the oath on August 3, 1908, with commission expiry listed as 31, 08.
John A. Sleicher of Leslie's Weekly warned at a National Editorial Association gathering that the press must curb sensationalism. He urged readers’ demand for accuracy and moderation to protect republican institutions from class hatred and socialistic notions.
Chicago jurists attract attention by offering expressive comments on cases fueling debate over judges lecturing offenders. The press questions the propriety of a judge allegedly telling a streetwalker to jump into the lake while the judge insists the remark was figurative to shame the offender.
A fragmented paragraph discusses an attempt to create a sensation around a police discharge or resignation. It notes that fabricating such a claim is unlikely to succeed and mentions a patrol as context in the excerpt.
The slate lists DR. M. B. STEWART for Sheriff and Coroner, with ALFRED M. DILL as Commissioner First District and OLIVER M. HARNESS as Commissioner Third District for the upcoming race.
A resigned police official is viewed as proof he avoids love for the job or fear of board removal under fire. Management of a police force is a business matter and boards must dismiss incompetence. Needing an efficient force, negligence by patrolmen faces sharp condemnation from critics of governance.
The South Bend Times argues against rattleyheaded schemers in legislatures. It calls for level headed, solid, substantial men to hold legislative positions and rejects class candidate pleas driven by selfish aims.
Committees appointed among Kokomo motorists to arrange a large automobile day. The event will imitate the Crawfordsville affair from recent months with autoists from many cities. Logansport will contribute at least fifty cars to the Kokomo gathering for a day of motors and exhausts.
Coal men advertise coal and hardware dealers push heating stoves while shoe dealers cut oxford prices. Fall suits appear in dress goods windows as football players receive half column notices. Panhandle steam heat gear prepares for cool evenings. No new straw hats sold and old ones look shabby. Amateur ball games decline. A father of six reads about new school books while twelve days remain in the month. What did you do with your summer wages?
Logansport residents prepare to attend St Anns church picnic on Thursday August 27 at Grass Creek. The annual event draws large crowds and communal participation.
Frank Rhea, long time chief engineer maintenance of way on the Panhandle Logansport division, resigns to become general superintendent of the signal department at General Electric, with headquarters Schenectady NY. He brings 15 years civil engineering experience on Pennsylvania lines and union signal schooling. The Panhandle staff honored him with a gold watch chain and charm in a Wednesday office gathering led by Patsy Clarey. Mrs. Rhea will move to Schenectady soon.
Thomas Bay a barber at the Robinson barber shop on Broadway between Twelfth and Thirteenth was arrested yesterday for selling tobacco to a boy under sixteen. The affidavit by Lycurgus C Bennett says Bay sold to his son Harold. Bay was convicted in Judge Smiths court with a $10 fine plus costs. Walter Foskett defended him. an appeal bond was filed.
The Pullman Company cuts sleeping car fares by 50 cents for Philadelphia to Chicago and western Chicago zone routes. Berths to Chicago fall to 4.50 and to St. Louis to 5.50. A large Galveston excursion to Lake Maxinkuckee carried nearly 1,000 passengers aboard a fifteen car train.
Cass county proposes multiple construction jobs including repair of an abutment and wall for road grade over Deer Creek, a new wall near section 29, a Crecott Street bridge floor, boundary line road re flooring, and a ten foot arch near section 15. Bids due September 10, 1908, with plans on file in the auditor's office. Joe Vernon, Bridge Engineer, to interpret plans.
The State Railroad Commission approved the new interlocking plant established by the Wabash Vandalia and Wabash Valley at Clymers signaling a milestone in local rail operations and safety cooperation between the three lines.
Germproof and dustiless cars are being produced by the Philadelphia and Reading Railway’s automatic cleaning system. Tracks in the Philadelphia yards are arranged for quick shifts so locomotives can pull out cleaned trains in minutes. Lake Shore shops at Elkhart run full time now, up from 18 hours a week since October, reflecting rising car demand. Vandalia conductor W H Hayes and wife visit Parsons Kansas relatives. telegram reports the death of his nephew Carl Richardson in Orleans Indiana.
Passenger officials fear the Interstate Commerce Commission will block the renewal of colonists fares this fall. The railways filed new spring and fall rates August 1, but the commission requires listing each origin point. Verifying every point will delay printing, risking loss of reduced fares and hurting Western roads seeking travelers this season.
Shiloh Mr and Mrs A O Brandt and Rebecca Richardson attended the picnic at Fletcher's Lake Saturday. George McMillen improves his yard with cement walks. Miss Merta Baker Kenanna and Miss Mae Clark of North Manchester visited over Sunday with Jessie and Verna Light. Mr and Mrs Frank Hardy entertained company Sunday. Mrs BE N Busard Logansport visits Philip Busard and family. Miss Bertha McMillen spent Friday and Saturday with Miss Flora Leach. Augustus Ross returns home near Setar City after days with relatives here. Several from this place attended the funeral of Mrs Adeline Zieders at Crooked Creek church. Mrs Etta Busard Mrs Sam Spencer and Mrs Louise Ross are sick. C A Brandt attended the McMillen reunion at Spencer park Wednesday. William Stiver has a new carriage. Miss Blanche Gotshall returned from Lake Maxinkuckee outing. Charles Ferguson Roy Ellis and Walter Heckard returned from a camping trip to Lake Manitou. Clara and Flora Leach called on Dr and Mrs Oliver Leach Wednesday evening. Robert Gibson improves his premises with cement walks.
Two freight cars derailed on the Butler branch near Newton blocking a side and main track. Train 143 arrived four hours late at noon then departed east at five. Cause attributed to spreading rails. wreck train dispatched to clear the line.
A Tribune letter argues Springfield residents should not mob negroes for a few offenses, noting Nashville visitors would see Steadman’s division of negro troops in the Confederate cause and urging restraint. The writer signs G. W. Smith.
The notice promotes safe clean comfortable travel to the Indiana State Fair in Indianapolis from September 7 to 11, 1908. It highlights ample equipment frequent service and safety with information available through the local agent of the Indiana Union Traction Company.
William P. Felvert, chief clerk in the general foreman’s office, received news that David D. Helbert, formerly of this city, had been killed. Remains to be sent here. Helbert was a member of Lodge 33 F. and A. M. in this city.
Mrs S Johnson and Mrs Frank Rhodes visited Mrs Rhodes parents Mr and Mrs John Martin at Lafayette Soldiers Home. Mr Martin, Civil War veteran, had a hand removed after a growth threatened his arm. Doctors foresee complete recovery. the Martins have long Cass county ties and plan to spend winter at the home.
The Pullivan Company has completed plans to enlarge its mammoth shops on an extensive scale. The announcement indicates major growth and facility expansion.
Lillian Russel, seen here in Logansport last spring in Wild Fire, says she is in love with a Greek prince from Athens who visits Paris. If reciprocated she may wed, becoming her fourth husband after Henry Braham Edward Solomon and Sig Perugini, with many rumored romances.
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