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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
1
The article discusses setting punishment to fit the crime and the state while recognizing the good faith of minority stockholders in Standard Oil of Missouri. The court and officials weigh punitive measures against the oil company and consider the impact on the state's interests.
In a December ruling, Missouri ousts Standard Oil of Indiana and Republic Oil from the state and dissolves Waters-Pierce Oil, fining each $50,000. The order becomes effective January 15 unless Waters-Pierce shows it will operate independently. The court finds conspiracy to fix prices, control refinery outputs, stifle competition, and mislead the public.
Burglars robbed the Roskilde Cathedral last night stealing costly gold and silver wreaths urns and shields from the tombs of King Christian and Queen Louise. The Danish crowns burial site for centuries has suffered a major theft.
Vienna dispatch reports Countess Gladys La deslaus Szechenyl formerly Gladys Vanderbilt will not buy a palace in Vienna. She is expected to purchase Prince Lobkowitz's palace on the Lobkowitz Blatz for about 400000 dollars two million crowns.
Paris dec 23 special to The Tribune M Lemarques receiver of the old company speaks about the Panama canal purchase and brands the tale of an American syndicate as a fable invented out of the whole cloth.
Salvation Army Captain James appeals to Cass county farmers for potatoes and chickens to complete holiday food baskets. Donations are due at the Third street hall by 2 PM Thursday. A Christmas program with dialogues, recitations, singing by Clint Polen, and Santa Claus will follow on Friday afternoon for local children.
Claude D. Stitt, once a Wabash man, surrendered after a months long disappearance. He left Wabash November 23 driving his father's rig to Akron then to Chicago by train, passed through New Orleans before settling in that city and later Louisville. He reported severe remorse and fear of capture.
Washington dispatch reports Joseph Pulitzer once sent an emissary to President Roosevelt offering to back his reelection if Roosevelt ousted Taft. Roosevelt rejected the bid, and friends describe the revelation as a display of Pulitzer's shifting loyalties and provocation amid canal scandal tensions.
New York on December 23 reports the resignation of Thomas F Ryan described as one of the great signed leaders from thirty one corporations. The announcement marks a major shift in corporate leadership with Ryan stepping down from his long held positions.
Washington reports the U S government resumes friendly relations with Venezuela eight months after the upheaval. William S Buchanan sails aboard the cruiser North Carolina as special commissioner to assess the situation and report to the state department. Outcomes hinge on communications and Venezuela’s ability to maintain stable institutions and honor treaties. The shift is seen as paving the way for a pacific settlement with Venezuela, Holland, and France.
Berlin papers widely report the fall of President Castro with confirmation from sources in Berlin. Kreuz Zeitung remains skeptical. Castro, deposed and ill, lies in Berlin unaware of Galatas events that ended his rule. A member of his entourage says he has not heard from home and knows nothing of recent developments.
Paris reports French newspapers express satisfaction at the perceived downfall of Castro and praise Holland's energetic role in the collapse. The Temps approves Acting President Gomez's peaceful proclamation and foresees possible settlement with the powers, including France.
In The Hague the foreign minister announced the revocation of Venezuela's May 14 trans shipment decree. He added that Dutch naval operations off the Venezuelan coast have been suspended at the request of Acting President Gomez.
A Berlin statement from a member of Castro's suite says no future plans are made. It reports he may reside in Egypt for a time due to the climate, but no decision has been finalized.
A new cabinet was formed in Spain today under former minister Senor Francisco Beliso. Lisbon reports indicate cabinet changes followed recent fairs and political shifts.
The Union Pacific today recovered water soaked remains of two storage mail cars burned west of Cheyenne, one on Saturday and the other on Monday last. The cars contained paper mail and bulky unregistered Christmas packages, with no clerks aboard. Cause of the fires is unknown.
John Delarber a Panhandle brakeman from Toledo street died after falling between box car and gondola on train 83 near North Grove twenty six miles east of this city. A defective grab iron, recently installed, likely caused the accident as the crew saw him only after a half hour of agony. He died about 5 30 yesterday afternoon and his body was brought here for burial with his wife preparing for Christmas.
Lafayette Indiana with Frank Wetzel of the Rescue Mission signs a temporary agreement to shelter transients at police headquarters. The sheriff sets board charges for city prisoners in the county jail as the law requires a tramp to be arrested as a vagrant and sentenced to ten days, making upkeep costly.
Obscured text reports sentencing with names Gompers and Morrison. Mitch Ell receives nine months, Morrison six months, referencing a court case or legal proceeding.
In Washington on December 23 Justice Wright of the DC Supreme Court sentenced Bucks Stove & Range Company executives Gompers Mitchell and Morrison to prison terms for contempt connected to the boycott and unfair list actions against the Bucks firm. Gompers 12 months Mitchell nine Morrison six. Bail posted pending appeal.
Wording indicates a policy shift to house vagrants at the Rescue Mission overnight rather than ten days in jail and escort them out of the city the next morning.
Catherine Weiler nine years old rode Panhandle train No 21 from Lewiston Pennsylvania to Chicago alone to visit her Aunt Mrs Leitzell. She left Lewiston Tuesday night at nine and arrived Chicago 5 30 yesterday. She said she felt no fear and would call a policeman if no one met her at Union Station. She planned to write to her father about seeing the Wabash River.
St. Paul authorities identify George T. Frankhauser as the suspect arrested at Moorhead Minnesota. He is linked to the September 12 1907 Great Northern Oriental Limited robbery near Pondo Montana that yielded nearly $50 000. Rewards totaling 13000 were offered for his capture and conviction.
Mrs. Della Pratt, follower of James Sharp, freed on $3000 bond in Kansas City. She faces complicity charges in the murder of Policeman Dalhow from the December 8 battle with police. Sharp and his wife remain jailed.
In Chicago on December 23 Pearle Locke a three year old died after he pointed a loaded revolver at his mother Mrs Earle Locke and she fired, the weapon having been left loaded in the house for six months.
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