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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
1
A congressional move calls for printing a resolution in the Congressional Record amid discussion of Lincoln's birthday centennial. Senator Frye chairs commerce, proposing funds for water highway improvements and a nationwide memorial appeal. Senator Dick of Ohio backs recognizing the day and honoring the war era.
David Hunt, representative of Ohio Oil Co., taking leases in the area. The notice notes ongoing leasing activity and identifies the company’s involvement in securing land rights.
President Roosevelt sent two congressional drafts to aid military instruction in civil education institutions and to fund rifle practice in public schools colleges and civilian clubs. He also urged reinstatement for colored battalion members who aid justice in the Brownsville case and backed arming Spanish war veterans camps as a reserve war measure.
The body of Alonzo Beatty aged 67 and living under an assumed name was found in Indianapolis and held in the city morgue awaiting word from a Logansport son and daughter. Beatty, a Civil War veteran formerly known as Samuel L. Pickell, was identified by his son and widow after a long family mystery. The man’s history includes service in the Fourth Iowa Cavalry and command of the Forty-fifth, with a Lincoln letter praising his conduct. Burial is planned in Iowan Point cemetery, and his son Rollo Pickell will attend.
At the last regular meeting of the Order of Eastern Star Fidelity chapter No. 38 the following officers were elected Mrs Elizabeth Jenks worthy matron Chauncey M. Custer worthy patron Mrs Grace Ramp associate matron Miss Sallie Horn secretary Mrs Jennie Cornwell treasurer Miss Mary Wood conductress Mrs Ella Snyder associate conductress Mrs Elizabeth Brown chaplain Mrs Carrie Linville marshal H C Cushman chorister Miss Elsie Warne organist Miss Mildred Winter Adah Miss Mabel Kemp Ruth Mrs Effie Bridge Esther Mrs Grace Barnett Martha Mrs Sadie Young leata Mrs Kate Jenness warder J J Briggs sentinel.
Members of Walton Universalist church surprised their pastor Rev H C Beckett of Galveston with a donation loaded in a large wagon. The farm goods were unloaded in his cellar and he appreciated the gesture as provisions to last him.
A seized vessel remains tied up as authorities dispute nationality. Officials say the ship is not Venezuelan and the case centers on ownership and jurisdiction. Investigators continue examinations and determine next steps for release or legal action.
President Castro of Venezuela arrived in Berlin amid a large crowd and was greeted warmly. He sent a dispatch to Emperor William from Herbesthal saying he came to Germany for medical treatment and expressed homage to the emperor. He noted the capture of a Venezuelan vessel by the Gelderland and showed little concern, saying no such ship existed in Venezuelan service.
Dutch cruiser Gelderland intercepted the Venezuelan coast guard vessel Alix off a fort. The captain claimed the Alix was a merchant steamer but a passenger identified it as coast guard. A search found the flag and six rifles with ammunition. rifles were in poor condition.
Washington report shows a solid Illinois Republican delegation backing Cannon for Speaker. Senate session focuses on Brownsville affair with Foraker unveiling letters from former Twenty-Fifth Army veterans about a government detective seeking confessions and a proposed three officer board to assess innocence before reenlistment.
Caracas greets Acting President Gomez as Venezuela declares national defense against Holland. Citizens demand protection while calling for ending government monopolies on essentials. Foreign Minister Paul issues note denying blockade and condemning repeated violations of territorial rights by Dutch warships.
President Roosevelt has applied through the American legation to the Belgian government for a hunting permit in Belgian territory in Africa. The permit will be granted and cover 1909, allowing both big and small game hunting.
Ohio Oil company and Standard Oil’s producing arm plan at least five spring test wells in Boone township to locate crude. David Hunt and Justice Kistler tour Royal Centre leasing land to secure options for a future payout if tests find oil in paying quantities. Six years ago two private wells showed oil but were shut down with no explanation, fueling local hopes of new development.
Thornton Jenkines Hains faces trial as an accessory in the murder of William E. Annis editor of Outing killed at Bayside Yacht club last summer. Captain Peter C. Hains Jr. had named Annis in a divorce suit against Claudia Hains, with alleged temporary insanity claimed.
The famous Italian group Elly's band passed through on Panhandle train No 10 this morning en route from Chicago to Columbus. Two special coaches carried the band and their baggage.
New York December 14 The National Civic Federation opened its session with Mrs Taft wife of the president elect presiding over welfare work for government employees. She urged coordinating sub committees and rules for the women’s department and recommended treating salary loans as a special inquiry topic.
Laymen and ministers gather at the First Presbyterian Church in Logansport for Laymen's Day with three sessions led by Rev. Walter Johnston, Rev. John Dixon, and Rev. C. J. Armentrout. Notables include Henry Webb Johnson D D and George Knox D D with talks on home missions and church finance.
Nicholas Muravieff the Russian ambassador to Italy collapsed during a walk in Rome on December 14 and died shortly after. Earlier he had been appointed chief plenipotentiary for peace negotiations with Japan but resigned within days and was replaced by M. Witt Muravieff.
Exchanged galls noted in a December report from Colombo with statements attributed to Associated Press.
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