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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1908
Page
4
The document records July 1908 circulation data for The Logansport Daily Tribune. Edgar F. Metzger, publisher, swears the table shows the paper’s distribution, with a daily average total of 127,850. Essie Hillhouse, Notary Public, dates August 11, 1908.
Lafayette plans elaborate Labor Day activities with a large influx of 1.8 a tRansport workers and a citywide labor union demonstration. Four daily newspapers will suspend one issue at the request of the Typographical Union so workers may attend. The Wabash Valley association will lead a major holiday gathering two weeks later, highlighting labor pride and civic contribution.
Walter Wellman in the Record-Herald argues that Bryan's stance on the gold reserve and the gold standard dominates the present campaign. He notes Bryan has not refused to answer whether he would protect the gold reserve if elected president. The discussion spans the two days of the event.
A fragmented OCR listing candidates for multiple state and local offices. It names James Watson for Lieutenant Governor Fremont E Goodwine for Secretary of State Fred A Sims John C Billheimer Oscar Hadley James Bingham George W Self Lawrence In Turnan J L Peetz Quincy A Myers David Myers Chas H Good George W Cogley J Mellinger Dr M B Stewart with several missing or partial positions and roles including clerk treasurer sheriff coroner and surveyor.
In Chicago, Wellman advocates fair play for the presidential candidate while urging timely clarity. He notes a responsible balance between avoiding undue influence and preventing prolonged doubt before the election.
Citizens are urged to watch the Riverside Park lavatory under construction to see how its unsightly presence mars the landscape. The writer notes the Sycamore street livery barn resembles the material and laments the central park location, suggesting a pavilion would have improved the view with a modest extra spend.
Residents petition the board of works to narrow Horney Street from sixty to fifty feet and to rename it while improving grade and adding bouldering. The matter was referred to the city attorney but narrowing is considered unlikely. Signers include J. D. Oldham and others.
A 10000 share real estate venture called the Logansport Investment Company plans to acquire land across the Wabash river and develop factory sites to attract industry. The organization will be formed at a Thursday meeting in the council chambers with directors elected and incorporation papers filed, starting with 19000 dollars and possibly increasing.
Postmaster General announces new postage for letters from the United States to the United Kingdom effective October 1. Rate is 2 cents per ounce, or five cents per half ounce, with double deficient postage charged if letters are unpaid or underpaid. Pensioners will be allowed free return of pension vouchers under new postal rules.
William Cottingham an I U T agent at Tipton who ran away with nearly $3000 of the company money has been returned. Merchants plan to raise funds to cover the deficiency so the prosecution may be dropped. Cottingham is jailed awaiting developments. He spent most of the stolen money while on a trip in Canada.
Flora residents report multiple visits by A A Good M Crites Dan Dissinger Wade Thompson and others on Tuesday Local business activity includes F A Moss extending water to Main street Joe Bell and wife plan Eaton fair Harry Spitler's farm trip and Dr Tho Peters urgent call to Sedalia with a 27 minute return. The small son of John Smith died yesterday at 6 p m with funeral not yet arranged.
Dolly Horn entertained Florence Zellars of Logansport for several days. John Shaffer and wife from Ida ville visited Mrs Col Bowyer over the weekend. A boy was born to Del White and Wm Rhine families last Sunday. Chas Britton hosted a young friends gathering at home. Ora Shurman arrived from Sedalia Missouri with the remains of a twin born to Dr. and Mrs. M. L. Myers. Dr. Myers’s mother and stepfather attended the burial. The Myers family mourns as both mother and twins have been ill since birth.
Roy al Centre residents host neighbors including Nelson House and wife for croquet in honor of Albert House of Pittsburg while guests Sanders and John Sanders pair from Pulaski and Star City singer Miss Lulu Jarmin perform at the People's theatre. Mrs Effie Rife dies at Belle Center with funeral at Holiness church.
Reverend Herbert Boase returns from Winona as Galveston notes a series of social visits. Jay Makin resigns as clerk in S P Bevington sore. Lena King visits Howard county relatives. Otto Fenn and wife, John Mills and wives, and others attend Sunday gatherings with Chas McCoy and families. McCoys, Walkers and others host Sunday visitors. A fishing trip to the Kankakee River for two weeks is planned. Uncle George Harness ill at Oliver Harness home. Mrs Harry Hubler visits Logansport. Harvey Gray returns from Martinsville.
George A. Hummell died suddenly at his home six miles south of town at 3 30 am. He was 69 and had lived in the county 35 years coming from Pennsylvania. A prominent Rock Creek English Lutheran member, he remained in good health until a few hours before death after attending to farm duties Tuesday.
The funeral will be held Friday morning from the residence with the cortege leaving at 10 o'clock. Rev. Court Miller will conduct the services, and interment will follow in the adjacent cemetery.
At yesterday mornings board of works meeting a report from the school board announced the Columbia school sewer is completed, connecting with the Westside Herring system sewer. The project was finished quickly and the city will share part of the cost with catch basins for College Hill drainage provided.
James Pendleton, secretary of the YMCA, opposes Sunday fishing but eats a self caught fish. He and Mrs Pendleton were rowing near Dykeman Springs camping when bass jumped from the water.
Frank Vance landed eighteen bass in Eel River near Spencer park. The fish weighed from a pound and a half to three pounds each, forming the biggest catch of the summer. Neighbors saw him land and haul the string home for supper that evening.
Sanatorium north of town lists new arrivals Mrs. Agnes Morrison from Lucerne and Leopold Burgman from Logansport for treatment as reported by the Lafayette Journal.
Letters from Brooklyn Iowa and Montezuma praise Swiss Herb Tea as effective medicine. Testimonials cite a bedridden woman becoming well, a 20 year illness improved, and a reader sending a money order for more packages. Notices mention an award and claims of genuine letters to uncertified skeptics.
Somerville Journal describes Gainty Darts enjoying a beach hotel vacation with about six hundred guests. She golfs swims drives and walks daily and flirts dances at night while resting her tired brain. Doris will return refreshed with bright brown eyes to face another year at college.
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