College Girls Confirm Road Trip Story
A college team confirms a travel trip narrative as reported, outlining the premise of a road assignment and the group’s plans. The item notes confidence in the story and references the on the road element.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1908
Page
1
A college team confirms a travel trip narrative as reported, outlining the premise of a road assignment and the group’s plans. The item notes confidence in the story and references the on the road element.
Special to The Tribune Chicago reports confirmation of an incident as four National Park Seminary students in Forest Glen Md clashed with President Roosevelt during Thanksgiving. The girls described riding ahead and passing the president twice before he urged them to let his party pass.
In the Thornton Hains murder trial, defense plans a revolver test to show the weapon could fire seven shells in under two seconds. Prosecutors cite Herbert Funke testimony about Hains signaling and firing at Annis, arguing Thornton aided his brother in the Bayside Yacht Club killing.
Baltimore December 18 The Rev Robert S Coupland rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension is suing for 20000 damages in a divorce case naming ex Senator George L Wellington as a correspondent Dr Pierce B Wilson Jr sues his wife and Coupland after she confessed to relations with Wellington Wilson testified of a coat and voices heard in his home and drew a pistol but did not act further
Hooley who had been at an Indianapolis sanitarium for several weeks was sent home briefly yesterday and then taken to Longcliff for treatment.
Henry Bruere, head of the Bureau of Municipal Research, told the Republican county committee last night that next city's campaigns will use stereopticon views to expose alleged waste by Tammany Hall. Cartoons flashed on a screen contrasted city prices with what was claimed as normal costs under the caption a yard of lemons.
Norman Mack, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said national committee headquarters would be set up in Washington soon after the holidays. He added that there is no probability of Bryan running again four years hence.
Wilbur Wright of Dayton Ohio set a new world record for heavier than air machines in Le Mans France pacing 1 hour 43 minutes 59 seconds while competing for the Michelin cup. He flew about 61 miles with an average height of 24 feet before oil feeder failure ended the flight. Weather moved by a light breeze with brief gusts as Wright planned another run to raise height later today.
Charles W. Spickert of Mound City Illinois was killed and robbed near Mounds Illinois while traveling to cash a paycheck from the Illinois Central. His throat was cut from ear to ear and he was stabbed several times. Police are hunting a Negro suspect.
Justice Selph rules that a woman may recover all expenses paid for joint outings if a fiancé later fails to marry. Mrs. Albert A. Jones testified she advanced funds totaling 87.50 for trips and clothes during the courting period with Emil Fernholtz. The court held Fernholtz liable for the full amount, despite his denial of borrowing.
The Senate committee on inter oceanic canals signals readiness to call witnesses or send a junketing committee to examine canal affairs. A House resolution, likely backed by Democrats, seeks a deficency appropriation of 5.458 million for Isthmian canal work and new projects, following last year's 11.99 million allocation.
The Nebraska milling industry plans a January meeting in Lincoln to oppose the Secretary of Agriculture Wilson order prohibiting transportation and sale of bleached flour in interstate commerce. The move is viewed as a potential death blow to state millers.
Washington reports a Christmas exodus left the house missing a quorum but many bills were still acted on, notably war claim measures. Judge Gary of U S Steel testified that tariffs protect independents but may be skippable for his firm, warning wiping steel duties could yield a monopoly for his company.
More than 3 million dollars in 432,875 international money orders were sent from the port of New York between December 2 and 16 to foreign countries. Britain and Ireland received more than twice as many orders than any other destination, with Italy Sweden and Germany following.
An authoritative report says President Roosevelt contemplates a measured reply to Congress after the House demanded substantiation of its criticism of the secret service inhibition law. The plan reportedly avoids insulting Congress or accusing spies, signaling a restrained approach amid a stalled inland waterways bill in the Senate.
Berlin reports diplomats from several nations sense Castro aims to settle Venezuela France tensions. Castro says renewal of relations could come easily by submitting disputes to arbitration in the traditional manner when nations cannot resolve differences.
Mrs. A. L. Young of Biddles Island shows a white silk handkerchief from Japan received from her son John E. Buell aboard an Atlantic fleet cruise. The piece bears American and Japanese flags in color with a Japanese newspaper, both exhibited at Porter's grocery.
Yesterday afternoon a very enjoyable program was presented by students at the high school building with patrons and teachers joining in. The event featured Miss Minnie Starr reading A Christmas Carol and included vocal and instrumental selections from top school talent.
Washington December 18 officials wait for word from Venezuela as riotous early week actions hint at a possible stronger move against the existing order.
In Higbee Missouri three men from Des Moines resisted a weapons search in the jail and opened fire on City Marshal Cain and assistant Elmer Magruder Magruder was killed Cain likely fatally wounded one prisoner was shot in the arm and another escaped
Chicago December 18 Yusiff Mahmout wrestler tonight defeated Gus Schoenlein known as Americus in two straight falls. First fall lasted 6 minutes. The second fell in 1 minute 10 seconds.
The remains of Ralph K Taggart a prominent Dallas hotel man who died last night of typhoid pneumonia will be sent to Decatur for burial.
Associated Press report from Waterloo Iowa dated December 18 notes John Brown was arrested in Corydon Indiana on a charge of defrauding. The story indicates he attempted an escape when captured and was killed in Waterloo.
President elect Taft plans to appoint George W. Wickersham of New York as attorney general in his cabinet. Wickersham, a specialist in corporation law and longtime Strong & Cadwalder partner, is regarded as an office lawyer shaping policy on major litigations.
Augusta Ga December 18 report says Geo W Wickersham of New York may join Taft's cabinet as attorney general Taft stated he had not yet decided on anyone for the post.
Washington reports on December 18 indicate cabinet sources say James Wilson of Iowa is practically assured to be continued in the role of secretary of agriculture for a year or more, despite pending cabinet reshuffles.
J. M. Boyer of 1810 North street almost caught a coal thief Thursday night after spotting a man entering his coal shed. The intruder fled through a rear door to an alley. That same night Mrs. Anna Laing of 1211 North street found meat left on her porch missing by morning.
The National Baseball Commission today handed down its decision regarding total ticket allocations for the World Championship Series. The ruling affects seating and distribution for the event held in Chicago, with implications for teams and fans.
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