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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1908
Page
1
The article indicates a confrontation between a government leader and media outlets over alleged false statements about a canal agreement. It notes the president threatening to reveal the truth and confront accusations, amid ongoing tension between the administration and newspapers.
President Roosevelt said he would seek criminal libel prosecutions against those who spread falsehoods about property acquisitions and the Panama Canal. The vow came after a meeting in the White House East Room with a 100-member Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Water Way Association delegation led by Illinois Governor Deneen, presenting association resolutions.
The Tribune prints an exclusive Washington dispute over the Panama Canal sale. It states President Roosevelt sought the canal for the United States and that papers show no government knowledge of stock ownership. It notes payment terms and Morgan & Co. as fiscal agents, with funds transferred to Jean Pierre Gautreon.
The University Press club launched a campaign at a banquet to seek W. J. Bryan as university president if President Northrup would not withdraw his resignation. The event occurred in Minneapolis on December 10.
Republican members of the Indiana senate met at Claypool to map a legislative program for the coming session. They plan to name committees and take control from Democratic Lt. Gov. Frank J. Hall, aiming to assign chairmanships and outline appointments before departure. Senator W. T. Springer led the caucus meeting.
After 15 hours of deliberation the jury found Charles E. Davis not guilty of the Sept 2 murder of Dr Frederick T. Rustin. Judge Sears ordered Davis discharged. The case drew wide interest due to Rustin’s prominence and Davis’s notable family connections in banking.
Fred Linemann was arrested last night for beating his way onto a Wabash engine. He was found riding on the rear end of the tender in an intoxicated condition and in danger of being ground beneath the wheels. He will be detained at the police station until sober and then run out of town.
Washington report notes the Senate held a brief session to set up a Monday omnibus claims bill while House activity lagged with no quorum. Andrew Carnegie asked for delay to next week as Robert Hastings pushed higher gold leaf duties and coal on the free list faced opposition. The legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill was reported with total of 31,667,820 and the Senate adjourned until Monday after Lodge signaled a Brownsville debate.
E W White, head of Colorado’s child and animal protection bureau, criticizes President Roosevelt as a sportsman for his hunting trips. An article in the Colorado Humane Society monthly claims the president’s Africa hunt shows blood lust and an unworthy pursuit.
William Nelson Cromwell releases a detailed statement denying that any portion of the 40 million dollars paid for the Panama Canal went to American citizens and that the 10 million paid to Panama did not go into American pockets.
William Crandall, on his way to rob, declared conversion and asked police to arrest him. He admitted a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, warrant for burglary and surrendered two revolvers to a charity worker. Cedar Rapids police were alerted.
Abraham Ruef was found guilty today of bribery in San Francisco. The jury returned the verdict at four p.m. after twenty four hours of deliberation concerning the alleged bribery of Supervisor Furey to aid United Railroads in securing the overhead trolley franchise.
At the regular meeting of Uniform Rank K of P No 26 officers were elected for the coming year and plans made for the Grand Military Ball on New Year’s Eve at the Masonic Temple. Two candidates Grover C Loser and Samuel Knox were initiated. Public installation will be led by Col. Warner of Lafayette. Harry Fidler was named captain Arthur Foust first lieutenant Rollo Manning second lieutenant O G McCormick treasurer L M Bantz recorder. Invitations will go to Uniform Rank members in surrounding cities.
Three men robbed the east bound Great Northern No. 4 near Hillyard Washington. Fireman W. Perrin foiled a larger loot by uncoupling the mail car from the express and baggage cars, allowing the engine to escape with the robbers. The heist involved a large sum, including 20,000 dollars consigned from a Spokane bank to Montana town.
Judge Henry M. Vinton ruled that under the depository act Lafayette may receive funds from the county treasurer only twice yearly at the semi annual settlements. Monthly settlements are illegal and technically embezzlement. The depository act repeals conflicting prior provisions including the 1905 monthly settlement sections.
Berlin report from December indicates Chancellor Von Beulow told the Reichstag that Germany favors naval armament restrictions in principle but doubts practical feasibility. He warned that reducing military equipment below required levels could threaten foreign relations and peace.
Port Au Prince reports the legislative chambers will convene on December 17 to elect a president. General Simon, the provisional president, is expected to be elected to the office.
Louis Pratt and Policeman Mullane die of injuries after Tuesday battle led by James Sharp, who was arrested in Monticello Kansas. Sharp wounded, another disciple also dead, sergeant and bystander wounded. Pratt’s leg amputated, Mrs Pratt detained.
The labor case over the Bucks Stove and Range company reached the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. Alton B Parker and AFL leaders faced Bucks in a dispute over the federation's patronage list in the Federationist.
Albany Ind Dec 10 J G Scheller longtime local real estate operator has vanished after years of poor health and varying reports on his condition. Authorities and family seek clarification on his fate as the situation unfolds.
A secretary provided list shows President Mrs Etta Neal Vice President Carrie Zorger Secretary and Treasurer Elia Johnson Senior Sister Emma Myers Junior sisters Bertha Porter Edwards and delegates to be announced.
Washington dispatch reports Speaker Cannon and Senator Frye advocating cautious funding for lakes to gulf waterways. Cannon warned against issuing 1.0 billion in bonds over ten years, citing risk of unsafe projects and future debt, while Deneen touts Illinois waterways efforts.
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