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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the June 1908 circulation is as shown in the attached table. Notary Essie Hillhouse attests, with commission expired August 31, 1908.
Boston faces Chicago while Brooklyn meets Pittsburgh New York plays St Louis and Philadelphia draws Cincinnati in a set of city pairings. The games appear on a schedule with listed venues and potential cross league implications for standings.
St Louis beat Boston 6 2 in the first game and 7 4 in the second as Bailey Spencer and Powell Stephens led battery work with Carrigan. Chicago and New York split a doubleheader with Chicago winning 6 3 and New York taking 6 9 in the two games amid solid pitching from Tanehill Sullivan and White Hogg Manning Blair.
In St Louis on July 21 the Giants beat the Mets 4 to 2 in 12 innings as Mathewson excelled with runners on base. New York then lost the second game 3 to 1 despite a strong showing by Lush. Batteried Sallee Bliss Mathewson Bresnahan Rudderham Johnstone.
Detroit leads the American League at .500 with St Louis at .480 and Philadelphia at .410. Chicago shows a waning trend as Boston follows, while Cleveland and New York hold tentative positions. Upcoming games include Detroit at Washington and St Louis at Boston.
Toledo 3 Kansas City 1 in Toledo on July 21 as the Rockets bunched hits off Wood in the first inning to score two runs. Two doubles and a single plated the early cushion. Final: Toledo 3 Kansas City 1. Batteries West and Abbott Wood and Sullivan. Umpire Bierhalter.
The essay argues advertising drives American enterprise with high risk but potential reward. It cites case studies of large preprofit advertising outlays, the critical role of media choice and circulation, and the influence of department stores and daily papers on sales. It notes differing public tastes and the global contrast in newspaper reach.
At a school board meeting 900 tons of coal were contracted to keep students warm. Indiana Coal Co won 650 tons of Pocahontas and Real Bros won 250 tons of Pittsburg. Eight bids for painting the Tipton school building and Lincoln building were submitted, with a decision to be made on those bids.
Boston defeated Chicago 5 to 0 as Brown Lundgren Mack Kling and Marshall plus Lindaman and Graham held Chicago scoreless. Umpire Klem presided as Boston scored in all innings.
Detroit defeated Washington 4 to 1 as Schaffer and Cobb hit home runs. Burns took the loss for Washington while Killian worked well with runners on base. Batteries were Burns and Street for Detroit and Kil lian and Thomas for Washington. Umpire Egan.
Louisville and St Paul split a July 21 doubleheader with Louisville taking the second game 6 to 3 and St Paul winning the first 6 to 1. Poole Hughes Le Roy Laughlin Puttmann Peitz Hall Meyers umpire Kerin.
Indianapolis won the opener 5 to 2 while Minneapolis captured the second 3 to 2. In Philadelphia, Philadelphia defeated Cleveland 4 to 2 as Harry Davis faced suspension for an incident in the prior game. Umpire O Loughlin officiated.
Cincinnati July 21 Richie pitched superbly allowing only three hits. Titus misplayed Ganzel’s fly in the first inning for two Cincinnati runs. Score Cincinnati 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 Philadelphia 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 3 Batteries Coakley Campbell McLean Richie and Jack Kitsch umpire Rigler.
Boston beat St. Louis in both games of a July 21 doubleheader to extend its winning streak and boost its standing in the league.
In Columbus Ohio on July 21 Milwaukee bested Columbus 6 to 3. Scoring by innings shows Columbus with 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 and Milwaukee 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 x 6. Batteries Harris Rogers and James for Columbus with Curtis Manske and Roth for Milwaukee. Umpire Hayes.
Local notes list visits and weekend trips across nearby towns. Families from Logansport, Winamac, Royal Centre, and Kewanna are highlighted with relatives and friends visiting or hosting events. Several residents, including Misses Gundrum and Seward, travel for gatherings and shopping in Chicago and nearby cities.
The Loganport daily press shows a combined paid circulation around 9,700 with 6,500 families receiving papers, many duplicating copies. Some households take four newspapers while others take three or two, indicating overlapping readership among the Daily Tribune and Daily Pharos.
Lulu Jarman visited Bass Lake on Sunday. Mrs. Jenkins and daughter Lula plus Mrs. Dye spent Sunday at Royal Centre with Mrs. Ross and family. The Careys hosted dinner with guests from Dunn Blue Bostic and Noland families. Buck visited Winick in Logansport. Mary Baker returned from Young America. Roy Sherheart and Meada Reams wed at Inamac Thursday. Allen Woods came from Logansport. William Jump and mother visited Logansport. A union temperance meeting was set for Sunday at the Christian church with all invited. Sacramental services at the M E church Sunday morning with Dr Wood present. Dewey Leasure returned home from Logansport. Elizabeth Bostic visited at Dunn’s home for an indefinite stay.
A large turnout of ladies competes in the Cole contest on Tuesday, highlighting community participation and local talent in a regional event. The program features multiple entrants from area clubs and organizations, reflecting a lively gathering.
Sixteen players advance to the semi finals of the Logansport Country Club championship after a 54-entry preliminaries, led by Mrs. O. H. Binns with 71 and Mrs. M. B. Larry with 72. A fine supper and card games followed for 150 attendees.
The following relatives and friends gathered for the funeral of John M. Schnitz: Matthew Zanger and Mrs. Zanger, George Zanger, Mrs. Kate Zanger of Fulton. J. A. Moser. Joe and Anna Kreis of Erie, Pennsylvania. John Keller and wife. Lew Zimmerman, wife and daughter Gertrude of Chicago. Charles Grebner and wife. Henry and Agnes Grebner of Winamac. Jacob Myers and wife Marion.
Several candidates announce runs for local offices in Cass County. Edward W. Andieison Bel township trustee and I N Watkins Bel township trustee seek Republican nomination. Calvin P. Heck county clerk Frank J. Berndt circuit court clerk S G Gifford county clerk and J S Mellinger sheriff appear. Ulvsses S Hoffman AugustSwanson and others seek sheriff nominations.
Editor Tribune announces candidates for Cass County Surveyor. Harry M. Bell, John G. Schmidt, and W. L. Harrison seek Republican nomination subject to the party convention. August 1 date noted for Schmidt.
G W Cogley announces candidacy for county treasurer subject to Republican county convention. Owen A M'Greevey also enters race pending convention decision, per Tribune.
Republican township conventions set for July 28 in Galveston at 7 20 p m Deer Creek Centre school house 7 30 p m Bethlehem Metea school house August 6 1908 at 2 o clock p m to nominate township officers by order of the committee.
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