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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
2
A boy admits involvement in a pattern of crimes spanning his teenage years. Authorities report a string of incidents tied to his actions, with details outlining the scope of the offenses and the individuals affected.
The prominent commission house failed, its tangled affairs alarming some investors but easing with no lasting impact on prices. Analysts expect the event may clear murky conditions and restore confidence, as trading remained moderate before the suspension.
To check for organic pollution in drinking water place a lump of sugar in a bottle nearly sealed and expose to light for two to three days. If no milky cloud forms and the water stays clear, it may be free from phosphates associated with sewage.
A bold boast proclaims a first class safety razor at ten cents claiming equal performance to a five dollar model. The pitch promises safety and convenience on travel or in the dark, urging buyers to act now before the offer ends.
Merle Keplinger, 14, now jailed in Peru after admitting to forging a W B Place check in Denver. He claims a nine year crime spree, naming accomplices, describing loot from groceries to poultry, and noting signing Place’s name was his waterloo. His parents, the Keplingers, are locally prominent.
In a drizzly Philadelphia game Cleveland won its third straight by scoring in the late innings. Final score Cleveland 3 Philadelphia 2. Batteries Berger Bemis and Vick ers Schreck. Umpires Rath Sheridan.
Cleveland faces Washington while Detroit plays Philadelphia and Chicago meets New York. St Louis travels to Boston as Batteries Marquard and Livingston support pitchers Brandon Egan and Crisp with Umpire Bierhalter.
A Fakir tells a lady that people along the toate are starving, victim of the late financial panic, facing widespread poverty and the scarcity of free meals as the World reports.
St. Paul fell 9 to 8 as Columbus built a lead with early hits and late runs. Hall, Dunleavy and Laughlin combined on the mound for St. Paul, while Hess and James worked for Columbus. Umpire Kane called the game after a back-and-forth affair.
Chicago defeated Brooklyn 10 to 2 as Bell struggled and was relieved by Rucker. Batteries were Reulbach Moran Bell Rucker and Bergen with umpires Rudderam and Enmslie. The scoreline shows Chicago with a big early lead and steady defense.
Milwaukee? Actually Indianapolis won 3 to 1 over Kansas City. Marquard allowed only three hits as Indianapolis pulled away late. Score by innings shows Indianapolis 3 runs on 9 hits, Kansas City 1 run on 3 hits.
Manske pitched for Milwaukee but solid defense kept Louisville scoreless until late. Four Milwaukee runners were thrown out at the plate as Louisville scraped one run in the top of the ninth. Final score Louisville 1 Milwaukee 0. Batteries Hall and Hughes for Louisville Man ske and Beville for Milwaukee. Umpires Kerin and Owens.
At Winamac Indiana a peppermint distillery owned by John Morrow was broken into last night and 35 gallons of peppermint oil valued at 225 dollars stolen. The oil had been distilled the day before and stored in seven five gallon containers. No suspects but a wagon used by thieves. bloodhounds were requested from Indianapolis to track them.
A government brief cites appropriations since that year totaling 1 343 666 dollars. Government notes reveal continued funding levels with no substantial amendments or new allocations recorded for the period.
A marriage license was issued yesterday to Olive E. May of Onward and Harry N. Little of Peru for a same day ceremony in Peru. Edna I. Smith and Cecil Jordan wed in the city last night at the bride’s home and will reside in Peru with the groom’s family.
Darkaway asks Cleverton if he made love to any girls at the shore. Cleverton confirms two encounters, one from Boston and one from New Orleans. The response prompts a question about whether he ever had chills and fever, as noted in the Smart Set dialogue.
A husband claims he saved 900 dollars by declining a car offer from Smith. His wife asks how this happened, while Chik records the exchange in a Chicago News style vignette.
The nine year old Thomas R. Erb, son of Mr. and Mrs. B F Erb, will be buried at St Vincent cemetery after a 9 a m service at St Bridgets church. Mrs Anna L Simpson's funeral is this afternoon from Spring Creek Christian church with a procession leaving 1100 Spear Street at 1 p m.
Washington reports an increase of 371 089 pensions issued and a saving of 1 343 666 from reduced bureau appropriations during 1905 08 under Commissioner Warner versus 1901 04. The Interior department released the compilation from Warner’s forthcoming report, noting the period 1901 to 1904 inclusive had pension issues.
The Broadway Theatre presents a high class vaudeville bill featuring Fern and Mack with a lively singing dancing and talking act. Mre Alma delivers operatic selections with striking costumes. Mr and Mrs Franklin Colby perform a seance black art act followed by a novelty musical set and elaborate electrical effects. Earl Hyman sings In After Years When I Am Old aided by pictures. The program includes Poor Pa and Skinnys Finish, with a witty script and musical numbers.
The Columbia Stock Company continues to draw large crowds with two daily showings at the Nelson theater. Golden Inn is announced for tomorrow with Diamond Dick returning, presented without blood and thunder effects. Daily ten cent matinees will continue all week.
The Ark shows a Boston Tea Party reenactment film this week for city schoolchildren and older adults. It depicts Patriots in savage dress dumping King George's tea into Boston Harbor, a pivotal Revolutionary War moment, with the venue noting rapid access to fresh productions.
A local article notes little activity on forming political clubs in Cass County as campaigns approach. The Cass County Bryan club has existed but draws small crowds and lacks Democratic politicians. John B. Smith of the State Lincoln League expects no immediate league organization here, doubting current interest but foreseeing possible league activity later.
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