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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
4
A Democratic speaker urges honesty in state affairs and three tasks for the convention: expose disturbing industrial conditions, reveal GOP ties to corporate greed, and show a plan to address urgent problems. He condemns the abuse of corporate power and favors tariff reform and public campaign funding disclosures.
The document enumerates candidates for major offices including Governor James Watson Lieutenant Governor Fremont E Goodwin Secretary of State Fred A Sims Auditor John C Billheimer Treasurer Oscar Hadley Attorney General James Bingham Reporter Supreme Court George W Self Superintendent Public Instruction Lawrence M Turnan State Statistician J L Peetz Judge Supreme Court Quincy A Myers Judge Appellate Court David Myers and Congressman Eleventh District Chas H Good.
Monday night council session finished in a draw as officials debated a key measure. Governor Johnson showed steadfast resolve likened to the steadfast stance of Republicans at their national convention.
The electric light plant has stirred conflict since construction, and as it prospers the dispute sharpens among stakeholders.
The Tribune AP dispatches cover the Democratic convention with up to the minute bulletins. News arrives within minutes of the call to order via Tribune leased wire linked to the convention hall. Time difference noted shows Denver noon start and Logansport 1 PM local time.
The article notes state loyalties to Col. Guffey in Pennsylvania and Roger Sullivan in Illinois, while Ohio refuses Tom L. Johnson for national committeeman despite Bryan's demand. Tom Taggart is disliked by Bryan and McGraw, yet four men are reelected national committeemen and will influence the Bryan campaign.
Interviews with eminent Indiana Republicans in Indianapolis Star show little disaffection after the Farr banks defeat. Regret over the Chicago convention’s failure to nominate Indiana is balanced by universal praise for Taft. Some radical voters dislike the platform, but the candidate’s personality overshadows policy in predicting Democratic opposition.
Fragmentary passage notes that city water benefits are seen as desirable but costly, with concerns over funding and reliance on finances. The text is incomplete but suggests debate over implementing water improvements and economic burden.
Edgar F. Metzger publisher swears the Logansport Daily Tribune's June 1908 circulation as shown in the table. Notary Essie Hillhouse subscribes and verifies the statement July 3, 1908. Commission expires August 31, 1908.
A trip to Moline highlighted a $150,000 New York filtration plant project and a stern public rebuke by Dave Fickle. City officials faced a mass meeting where Fickle urged cheaper filtration and cautioned against undiluted river water. An investigation proposed at the council may cost nothing and provoke reform.
Indianapolis hosts a doubleheader with Washington beating Chicago 1 to 0 in game one and Chicago winning 7 to 4 in game two. The second game lasted 13 innings with Washington rallying to 4 runs on 11 hits, while Chicago amassed 7 runs on 16 hits. Umpire was O Loughlin.
Sports brief notes matchups including Brooklyn versus Chicago in a stacked schedule with regional teams. Details list four pairings: Philadelphia at Pittsburg, New York at Cincinnati, Boston at St. Louis.
The column shows team records with St Louis and Detroit leading the league at about .596 and .517, followed by Cleveland Chicago Philadelphia Boston New York and Washington with varying win percentages. The data reflects early season standings and percentages.
The Philadelphia Press argues the Democratic base in the solid South and New York is insufficient without another large state. It details how 1900 census apportionment left the party short of a majority and outlines required wins including New York New Jersey Connecticut Oklahoma and one more large Northern state to reach victory.
In Philadelphia on July 7 an error by E Collins in the seventh led to the winning run for St Louis. The final score was St Louis 3 Philadelphia 2 with Dineen Spencer and Dy gert Powers and Smith as batteries. Umpire Connolly.
Minneapolis defeats Milwaukee in both games of a July 7 doubleheader. Pape and Curtis pace offense, Quillen's fielding stands out. first game final 27 to 19 with Patterson and Block catching. Second game ends 78 to 43 as Wilson and Block contribute at bat and on defense.
Boston avoided defeat after trailing by six as Berger walked several batters and Joss, who relieved him, was hit hard. Final score Boston eight, Cleveland six with Cicotte Water and Cri ger left on the mound for Boston and Donahue Be mis Clarke for Cleveland. Umpires Hurst and Egan.
Detroit wins both games of a July 7 doubleheader against New York. In the first game Detroit scores 8 runs to 3 for New York with key hits from Willets and Thomas. In the second, Detroit tops New York 11 to 4 as Donovan and Schmidt star on the mound. Umpires are listed as Sheridan and Evans.
Louisville wins 6 to 1 in Louisville today as Halla limits Toledo to three hits. Batteries Halla Hughes for Louisville Nagle Land for Toledo. Umpires Hayes and Owen. Also Columbus defeats Indianapolis 6 to 3 with Hess holding Indianapolis to three hits and striking out eleven in American Association action. Batteries Hess James Siever Durham Howley. Umpire Kerin.
Boston defeated St. Louis 4 to 1 in a July game. Lush and Ludwig pitched for Boston while Line Aman and Smith handled the sticks. Umpire Johnstone presided.
Cincinnati wins 4 to 3 in a dramatic game at Cincinnati Ohio. An eighth inning go-ahead hit and a muffed fly by Shannon cost New York the contest. Mitchell, Steeat, and Mitchel are noted in the late scoring sequence.
Jackson township Republicans will hold a township convention in Galveston on July 28 at 7 30 p m to nominate candidates for township offices. By order of the committee.
The Deer Creek township Republicans hold a convention at the Centre school house at 7:30 p m July 28 to nominate candidates for township offices by order of the committee.
Edward W. Ande announces candidacy for trustee of Eel township pending Republican nominating convention. J. M. Metheny also declares candidacy for Miami township trustee subject to Republican nominating convention at Millers Schoolhouse Friday July 3 at 7 p m.
Calvin P. Heck announces candidacy for county clerk subject to Cass county Republican convention. Frank J. Berndt and A. G. Gifford also announce candidacies for clerk of the circuit court and Cass county clerk subject to party nominating conventions.
J. S. Mellinger declares candidacy for sheriff at the sub county convention in a Tribune notice.
Ulysses S. Hoffman declares candidacy for sheriff subject to the decision of the Republican nominating convention. He seeks party backing and a path to the office.
Tribune notes Harry M. Bell and John Schmidt announce candidacies for county surveyor. Both seek Republican nomination with August 1 convention expected to decide.
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