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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
1
The Democratic National Convention began in Denver with Theodore A. Bell presiding. Delegates packed the arena as Pennsylvania contested credentials and Bryan’s momentum rose amid cheers and party spectacle.
An affidavit in Justice Graves court seeks an insanity commission for Miss Clara Rush. Dr O Leary Dr Holloway and Dr Nicodemus will form the board with Justice Graves to meet this morning. The parents say the girl has been ill for some time and her mind affected.
William Wendling a prominent local railroader was arrested on grand larceny after Minnie Robbins claimed he took thirty dollars from her during a washing drop. Wendling denies knowing Robbins and says he was mistaken for another man. He posted bond and is due before Judge Smith. He has a strong local reputation.
The New York delegation led by Charles F Murphy will hold a third caucus in Denver to decide which candidate for the presidential nomination should receive New York’s 78 votes. The group aims to bridge divisions between Bryan supporters and anti injunction plank advocates while signaling conciliation with radical, conservative, and labor interests.
Albert W. Bailey Harry H. Meyers and Alfred Oxley were arrested in Honduras on a conspiracy to defraud mercantile agencies and manufacturers and were brought back to New York to face arraignment in federal court. Lieut. Beery declined to explain Francis Bailey’s escape from custody.
Rear Admiral Sperry reports Roy Bateman a fireman in the Atlantic fleet released from confinement after being suspected of murder in Evansville. Navy confirms Bateman is not the man sought and is restored to duty.
Alonzo Washburn boarding house keeper left Lafayette for New York to fetch his wife who was arrested there on a statutory charge after alleging she was robbed of 12000 by Enrique Luis Llamas, a Bogota native. The Washburn home near Purdue shared wealth including bank funds and real estate.
Mrs Cochran of Delphi, grandmother of Dudley Cochran who drowned last week in a gravel pit near Trimmer, remains in critical condition after the tragedy. Her recovery is uncertain.
Hot Springs Virginia July 7 The Republican National Committee executive committee will meet to elect Frank Hitchcock chairman and Representative McKinley of Illinois treasurer amid expectations of a brief session.
The Atlantic fleet, minus Nebraska held for scarlet fever quarantine, sails from the Golden Gate in two-column formation at 2 PM under Rear Admiral Sperry. President Roosevelt sends his good wishes as the ships head toward Honolulu en route around the world.
At a special meeting the council approved a $1800 appropriation for hiring an expert electrical engineer, but City Attorney Funk warned the move is illegal. Mayor McKee and Councilman McNary urged awaiting board of works plans before proceeding, citing trust issues and legal objections.
In Kewaunee Illinois on July 7 Nicholas Cherry aged 24 shot his sweetheart Anna Weingartz 20 in the front yard of S D Carpenter where Weingartz worked and then killed himself by a bullet to the heart. The wounded woman was severely hurt.
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