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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1908
Page
4
The Associated Press reports Dayton Ohio on January 7 that the American Cigar company has resumed operations at its plant. Details on the workforce and production levels were not disclosed.
The Tribune reports numerous area organizations meeting last evening. Lincoln Circle Ladies of the G A R installed officers including Ida McElnany and Kate Enyart. U R K P and Woodmen of the World held initiations and banquets. Local Masons Red Men Maccabees and Daughters of Liberty also hosted sessions with installations and social events.
New York January reports note ongoing divorce suits and related circuit court filings. Dr. Snyder and wife face sensational allegations with cross suits involving E W B Philips while Thaw era prominence colors coverage. Other actions include minor heirs bond, titles quieted, demurrers, two case dismissals, a road viewers report and a Michigan connection in a divorce filing.
The Dowling stock company opens with strong comic talent led by Mr. Henderson in My Daughter's Husband. The company earns hearty laughs as the audience responds with warm applause. Later the ensemble performs The Convict's Wife with matinees and a special offer of two free tickets for two ladies or a lady and gentleman.
A New York dispatch reports in the government case against American Tobacco that a single jobbing firm linked to the company handles about $13 million annually in New York City and Yonkers. Adolph D. Benheim testified that over seventy five percent of NYC jobbing business was controlled by the Metropolitan and that it bought out twenty smaller jobbers. M. W. Reed noted Amsterdam Supply earned enough to declare a stock dividend of sixty percent.
The last week’s Republican primaries attract strong local activity with many residents showing unusual interest in precinct committeemen and district convention delegates. The piece urges Cass County citizens to answer public service calls to improve local government, stressing that good governance depends on willing, capable individuals.
Depositors who planned to withdraw on the October scare did not act after 60 day notices lapsed. Thousands gave notices, but by last week most changed their minds and kept funds, leaving withdrawals almost nil.
City faces opposition to paving efforts but hopes for progress as committee seeks a method to overcome resistance and advance street betterment, aiming to end years of outdated paving.
MecNary's resolution clears the way for paving streets as his term gains value. The move marks a tangible achievement in his public service aims and projects for the city.
A man named Knocker struck the editor of the Winamac Republican on the jaw. The report notes a striking implication in the line about a name.
Jenkines and Coyle will testify to the assertion that the Peru convention was an eye opener, as reported by the Marion Leader in Mesérs.
The schedule shows Republican primary voting in the city on Friday night and in the outlying townships on Friday and Saturday nights. This brief outlines polling times and locations for local party voters.
Reportedly a fashion and social club arises within the ranks of new congressional members. Observers note Congress has long been seen as a body of heavyweights with influential figures among its ranks.
The piece ridicules the Kaiser's reported mass execution of 700 peasants in a day and likens the chicken butcher of a cold storage concern to royalty in a crude sport metaphor. It uses sharp satire to condemn brutality and hypocrisy.
An unnamed man shot himself while smoking a cigar. the victim’s identity and even the brand of cigar could not be determined. Police reported a nonfatal self-inflicted wound and ongoing investigation to identify the individual and circumstances.
J. R. Hazeltine, a drayman, contemplates purchasing a large motor truck. He has tested its practicality and believes it offers substantial savings versus horses and wagons. The likely choice is a Reliance model with forty horsepower and five ton capacity. In cities, trucks replace old methods of freight transfer, enabling daily large tonnage and reducing costs of feeding horses and maintaining wagons.
Cass county farmers who feed quail and keep an accurate expense record with official approval may be repaid. State game commissioner Z. T. Sweeney notes thousands of dollars are spent restocking after cold weather destroys quail and leaves them without food.
Peter Etnire, a well known farmer living east of the city, was attacked Monday while talking in his yard with his brother in law John Kline. He fell unconscious and needed assistance into the house. Doctors worked hours before he regained consciousness and he is reported better this morning.
J C Cashman and Mary Bennett were arrested Monday night near the IOOF building site on intoxication charges. Cashman was sent back to jail after trial yesterday, while Bennett was released.
The Rollers of Noble township welcomed a son last Saturday, the fourteenth child born to Mr. and Mrs. Christ Roller in sixteen years of marriage. Nine of the children are living.
A group of farmers on rural route No 11 east of the town are slaughtering hogs to stock their winter meat supply. The activity reflects a communal effort to prepare provisions for the cold months. Local residents note the practice as part of rural self sufficiency and food preservation.
Night riders in Kentucky destroyed two tobacco warehouses and a large general store in Bethel Bath county and in Sherburne Fleming county. The raids left towns under a reign of terror masking as a colère over tobacco grievances. Authorities offered a $500 reward for each offender and information leading to conviction.
The text recounts raids by night riders in Russellville Kentucky and Fleming and Bath counties injuring three and destroying property worth over 250000 as tobacco growers oppose the American Tobacco company and refuse purchase offers. It traces a sequence from market control to farmer societies, mob actions, and claims of anti trust violations amid investigations and governor efforts.
The Indianapolis polo team will face the local squad at the rink next Tuesday. The local team travels to Elwood on Saturday for another match. Prospects call this year's state polo season promising. Richmond manager Hanly negotiates moving Newcastle Pa. players to Richmond to bolster the team.
Adele Richie headlined the show with strong singing and frequent encores. Ada Lewis, Sadie Jansell, Charles Merritt, and Laura Joffray complemented her with notable imitations, a Reuben song, and a lively chorus and costumes.
William Grace won multiple top awards at the Remington show including first on cock and hen classes with Buff Wyandottes and first on cock pullet and pen with Buff Wyandottes. Ed Grace earned several prizes at Remington and at the Columbia City show, including top honors for Buff Rocks in cock and color and shape specials.
Rural letter from S G Smith carrier of R F D No 3 expresses gratitude to patrons for Christmas presents and greetings and to friends in Anoka for their remembered kindness as the new year begins. He wishes a healthy prosperous year and hopes to be worthy of trust and confidence.
Vandalia lines officials including Worthington Burke Fantsoy Smith and Bryant were in or out of the city on business. The Whirlwind troupe was moved from South Bend to Plymouth and to this city on Vandalia rails. A Panhandle fire on Race siding caused up to 790 in loss with detectives seeking a cause. An accident in Vandalia yards at South Bend involved a cross SS engine and a large automobile causing damage but no injuries.
At a public works meeting August Stoll and twenty others filed a petition for cement sidewalks on Ninth Street from Broadway to Jefferson. Additional signers joined for a Linden Avenue gravel street extension to the Panhandle railroad right of way. Andrew Kelley was reappointed city sewer superintendent and sworn in with Harvey Wilson as Riverside Park custodian. Mary C. Nelson won permission to erect a large sign over the Nelson theatre.
James T. Baldwin a veteran railway mail service officer died at his home in Toledo on Monday from pneumonia. He was seventy and had served eighteen years as transfer clerk there. Baldwin was among the first to work on the white fast mail line on the Lake Shore road and was well known to railroad mail clerks nationwide.
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