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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1908
Page
1
Democratic organizers in New York state pledge a concerted push as they aim to carry the state in upcoming elections. Party leaders and volunteers coordinate outreach in key counties to energize voters and boost turnout.
The Associated Press reports William J. Bryan and National Chairman Mack led a three hour meeting at Democratic headquarters to map a campaign push in New York State with speeches in New York City Syracuse and Rochester on Sept 16 20 and early October. Oklahoma Governor Haskell predicted a 50000 campaign fund boost and Indiana and Maryland were noted as strong Democratic holds as West Virginia and the Pacific coast were eyed for influence.
In Omaha on August 22, C Drummond Jones of St. Louis and Arthur Scribner of Omaha defeated Dr Blatherwick of Iowa and Branson of Mitchell S D in the championship doubles final 6-4 4-8 6-0 3-6 6-0 to win the Midwest tennis tournament.
Railroads operating in the southern territory filed answers with the Interstate Commerce Commission challenging allegations that grain rate increases were unlawful. They moved to strike claims about the Southeastern Freight Association as a restraint of trade, arguing such bodies promote orderly trade and do not suppress competition. They cited prior ICC rulings on jurisdiction and that rates may be unreasonably low even if illegal, and claimed associations prevent demoralization of commerce as seen in Georgia rate orders and Atlanta adjustments in 1904–05.
Federal and state authorities have tallied fifty indictments in the Illinois riot case, signaling ongoing prosecution efforts. Prosecutors pursue additional charges as investigations continue and more suspects are identified.
Springfield Illinois August 22 Twenty more indictments were returned by the Sangamon county special grand jury bringing total to fifty against 360 persons in connection with recent race riots. Indictments include burglary larceny riot and assault with intent to murder among whites and blacks. Stores opened after 6 PM amid crowding streets and no disturbance.
State Senator Fremont L Goodwine of Williamsport James W Emison of this city Fred Sims of Indianapolis and John L Moorman of Knox were nearly killed when their Ed win S Shepard driven touring car failed on a hill in the White River bottoms. The car ran down the slope and overturned leaving the occupants with minor bruises. They delayed departure to Indianapolis due to needing a replacement vehicle and parts until about 11 PM.
In Grand Rapids Michigan on August 22 Rolia Buck of Muskegon and James L Killis of Grand Rapids were severely injured when a 100 foot steel tower under construction at the new waiter works collapsed. Both men were on a tank atop the tower and were mangled by the fall. The accident left Buck and Killis in critical condition with probable fatal injuries.
Arch Rooney Roosevelt, in Oyster Bay, carved his initials and tutor W D Parker's name on his father’s pew during a church service. President Roosevelt corrected him, took away a gift knife, and Sexton Charles Seeley vowed consequences after finding the carved marks on the pew. Archie admires his Latin and French tutor, who escorts him often.
Cheyenne Wyoming, Aug 22 The officers at Camp Crawford deny a Denver woman's claim that thirty two artillerymen mistreated her last Sunday night and left her unconscious in the brush.
In Buffalo on August 22 a speeding automobile left the parkways and plunged into an abandoned quarry. Chauffeur James Wayland was killed instantly while passenger John Wakefield was fatally injured and James Morrison was seriously hurt. The car was reduced to splinters as it left the embankment.
Oakland delegates to the Independence League state convention nominated ten presidential electors. The body included 110 delegates from 43 counties. William R. Hearst was expected to address the gathering but sent a telegram indicating he could not be present.
Nick judged a baby beauty contest in Cleveland and spoke to a large crowd selecting the prettiest baby.
At Luna Park Ohio Republicans held a county league picnic with Congressman Nicholas Longworth as the central figure. Mrs Longworth did not attend while the president's son in law acted as judge in a baby contest. Senator William Alden Smith urged tariff restraint and speakers included A G Denman William L Day F W Treadway and John H Cox. Longworth praised the Chicago convention and said the Democratic candidate remains the same old Bryan.
In Graveport Ohio a family luncheon ended in tragedy when Mrs Walter Starkey used arsenic instead of baking powder in a pot pie. The two children Alice Starkey aged two and Mary Starkey aged four died within hours while the parents were seriously ill but later expected to recover.
Oakland City Ind Aug 22 The Yeager farm gas well completed this afternoon proved an oiler with oil standing ninety feet in the well This marks the first oil well in the locality and indicates promising production prospects.
A report from Louisville dated August 22 states the American Tobacco Company has withdrawn its twenty two country buying agents from Kentucky and plans to open headquarters in Cincinnati. The move shocks local tobacco men and may signal a full Kentucky exit. Louisville long led world tobacco trade despite regional tensions and night rider issues affecting the company.
In Cleveland on August 22 a riot erupted as striking cap makers confronted strike breakers from Edward Tevy Co. Police fired on the mob after special officer A H Templeton was attacked. several people were hurt while stones and clubs were used, and the crowd dispersed as workers fled the scene.
E W Chafin spoke to about four thousand people in Fond du Lac Wisconsin at the court house square urging that his party would win unless the world revolved the other way. He planned to speak in Eau Claire Wisconsin the following day after leaving Fond du Lac.
Tariet asserts that if Taft wins the election he will convene an extraordinary session of Congress to address the stated purpose. The claim frames Taft as prepared to pursue decisive legislative action upon taking office.
In Hot Springs Virginia Taft says if elected he will convene the sixty first Congress in extra ordinary session to revise the tariff at the earliest feasible time as part of his Republican platform. He plans a two hour stop in Athens Ohio en route to Put in Bay for a week of fishing and to meet Civil War and Spanish American War veterans. Postmaster General Meyer predicts Hughes will be renominated and Gifford Pinchot reports western forestry conditions while Theodore Shonts visits Taft with freight car orders for the Alton.
Terre Haute reports 12 000 miners back at work after the operator association met UMW demands in district 11 12 000 miners resumed labor though Hudson mine troubles persist as President Lewis threatens charter suspension for noncompliance.
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