01 Jun 1911
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
1
Grand Prize of 300 in gold and title of most popular baby in Cass county will go to the child with the highest votes. District prizes include 109, 50, and 25 in gold for districts 1 and 2 with ties splitting awards. Additional portraits valued at 25 each gifted to winners by photographer C H Nichols.
Officials scrutinize a race where Haroun was declared safe, but many question the results. The confusion stems from the lap count causing broad dissatisfaction as some protest the honors awarded.
The Tribune Gift Enterprise manager extends praise to mothers fathers and families for backing a friendly baby competition that crowns young contestants with honor and a touch of gold. He lauds public spirit and enduring memories forged by influential citizens and supporters.
Harry Knight, pilot of the Westcott car built by the Western Motor Company, is suffering injuries after a race Tuesday in this city. Doctors doubt the seriousness while Knight reportedly sacrificed his car to avoid striking a fallen mechanician.
Report on the Canadian reciprocity fight shows manufacturers funding opposition efforts while public hearings near a Senate vote. Testimony cites Allen & Graham as coordinating anti reciprocity campaigns with possible Grange involvement and industry contributions.
In Anderson Indiana on May 31 the drys won in option elections across Fall Creek Stony Creek and Jackson townships, despite a tie vote in Anderson.
In Chihuahua on May 31 federal officers report no official change in government and retain authority. General Villar and Rabago lead 2,500 troops inside the city as 2,000 insurgents camp nearby. An additional 2,500 rebels march from Casas Grandes under General Orozco, with growing impatience toward stalemate and a possible armed move on the city.
J C Overmier conductor on the Muncie Panhandle branch died four hours after being struck and rolled by train cars at Fowlerton He lived in Converse with his wife and two children and was a long time Panhandle employee and member of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.
Miller here as vice president of the Missouri Pacific passes through this scene.
Supervising Architect Taylor told the House committee that the American Institute of Architects enforces a price rule on bids, with members barred from bidding below six percent of building cost. He named Irving K. Pond and Glen Brown as officers and noted fines or expulsion for violations. Taylor also disclosed a private treasury elevator built for Secretary MacVeagh at a cost of 5175 dollars.
Andrew Beaumont lands in Rome after a seven hour coastal flight from Alassio with stops at Genoa and Pisa. Crowds flood streets as Beaumont greets Mayor and the Rome prefect amid shouts of Viva Beaumont and Viva Italie. Garros and Frey suffer crashes and delay.
May 31 Vera Cruz general Diaz boards the steamer Ypiranga bound for Spain via Havana and Havre. He bids farewell amid cheers from supporters including women who shower blossoms while Fort Santiago fires a presidential salute. Diaz vows to remain loyal to Mexico.
Police request public help locating Lester Stringer son of Joseph Stringer of this city who has deserted his home. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact the department immediately.
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