Postoffice Notice from Logansport Indiana
Material indicates a notice stamped at the Logansport Indiana post office regarding second class matter handling and processing.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
4
Material indicates a notice stamped at the Logansport Indiana post office regarding second class matter handling and processing.
Edgar F Metzger publisher swears to the May 1908 circulation of The Logansport Daily Tribune. The table lists daily and total circulation for the month with an overall 182,336 summarized total. Essie Hillhouse, Notary Public, confirms the sworn statement.
The slate lists JAMES WATSON for Governor, FREMONT E GOODWINE for Lieutenant Governor, FRED A SIMS for Secretary of State, JOHN C BILLHEIMER for Auditor, OSCAR HADLEY for Treasurer, JAMES BINGHAM for Attorney General, GEORGE W SELF for Reporter Supreme Court, LAWRENCE WM TURNAN for Supt of Public Instruction, J L PEETZ for State Statistician, QUINCY A MYERS for Judge Supreme Court, DAVID MYERS for Judge Appellate Court, and CHAS H GOOD for Congressman Eleventh District.
Ulyses S. Hoffman a Fifth ward Republican seeks the nomination for sheriff. He is a longtime Pennsylvania Railroad employee and a reliable freight conductor. Hoffman belongs to the B of R T and the O R C and would likely gain strong railroad support if nominated.
Tension between the council and the board of works over upgrading the electric light plant eases as both sides agree the plant requires additional machinery. The appropriation remains the council’s responsibility, though public prudence is questioned by some citizens.
Edward W Anderson states he will seek the trustee nomination for the township subject to the Republican nominating convention. Calvin P Heck announces candidacy for county clerk nomination also contingent on the Republican convention.
Frank J. Berndt announces his candidacy for the clerk of the circuit court, subject to the Cass county Republican nominating convention decision.
G W Cogley files宣 announces run for county treasurer subject to Republican nominating convention.
J. S. Mellinger announces candidacy for sheriff at a sub county convention. He seeks the office under the Tribune editor guidance and calls for support from voters across the county.
Detroit beats Chicago 6 to 4 with Cobb stealing twice and key RBI in first and sixth innings. Philadelphia tops New York 9 to 6 in a hard fought game with wild pitching. Boston split with New York in a doubleheader, winning 8 to 6 and losing 7 to 7 as Bresnahan and Mathewson handle relief duties.
Two games on today’s schedule feature Boston facing New York and St Louis meeting Pittsburgh. Big stakes as teams chase wins in the standings and division races.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin—June 23. The Brewers used three pitchers but none stopped Milwaukee's batting. Final score Milwaukee 10, Columbus 2. Batteries Manske Roth Graney Parson Taylor Fohl. Umpire Owens.
IN. WATKINS declares candidacy for trustee of Eel township subject to the Republican nominating convention.
County Surveyor candidate Harry M Bell announces his bid in Cass County subject to the Republican nominating convention. The filing signals a local party driven candidacy with no further details on votes or events.
In St Paul Minnesota on June 23 Flood delivered a double and three singles plus a bases on balls in the tenth inning to lift St Paul over Toledo 5 to 4. Teal Laughlin Ash er Gillen Land powered the batteries as umpire Hayes presided at the game.
J M Metheny announces candidacy for trustee of Miami township subject to Republican nominating convention at Millers school house on Friday July 3 at 3 p m. The event names Metheny as the candidate awaiting party decision.
S. G. Gifford announces as a candidate for Cass county clerk pending Republican nominating convention decision. He states the run is for the clerk position and signals party backing.
John G Schmidt announces his run for the Republican convention nomination for surveyor subject to August 1. He states his candidate status and seeks party support.
Minneapolis and Louisville split a double header in Minneapolis Minnesota on June 23. In the first game Louisville won 2 to 1 after taking the first two and the home team the last two. Patterson and Beulow opposed Puttmann and Hughes with umpires Kane and Bierhalter. In the second game Minneapolis won 2 to 0 with Oberlin Wilson and Block facing Poole and Hughes as umpires Kane and Bierhalter.
Boston tied the game in the eighth with timely hitting and won in the eleventh by a 3 to 2 score over Washington. The game featured Cicott Criger and Cates Johnson Stret Warner as batteries with Umpire O Loughlin.
In heat, St Louis breaks through after six shutout innings by Berger to beat Cleveland 5 to 3. Cleveland passed 9 hits with errors, St Louis collects 8 hits and 3 errors as the game ends.
Ulysses S. Hoffman announces his candidacy for sheriff subject to the decisive election. Hoffman's bid signals a formal entry into the race and outlines his intent to serve if chosen.
The article argues for engaging a qualified electrical engineer to supervise rehabilitation of the plant, noting the board of works opposes but could yield with tact. It cites a $30,000 cost, commends the board’s past practice, and mentions the electric light department's $16,000 to $20,000 surplus and $10,000 needed to restore funds.
The author projects the United States reaching 200 million people by 1950 and emphasizes how population growth will expand agricultural wealth. Reclamation of arid lands will boost farm value, while iron ore, coal, and a dominant cotton industry will support manufacturing and mining as the nation grows.
In New York on June 23 Boston and New York split the doubleheader at the Polo Grounds. Mathewson saved the first game by preserving a tie.
The Modern Patriotic club meets at Mrs. Little Stephens 630 Linden today to discuss Prohibition and Equal Suffrage. The Missionary society gathers today at Mrs. Wecht 2211 North street. In Againsville the week’s highlight was Mrs. McIlwee’s card party and tea for guests Mrs. Van Horne and others. St Vincent hall hosts Holy Angels Academy commencement with Frederick Landis guest speaker and student participants. John J Jamison and Lulu L Patrick wed. couple plans to settle in Chicago.
The piece argues that during depressions the public grows pessimistic though the U S has vast natural resources and productive energy. It notes a population of 85 million and forecasts 130 million as growth continues amid rapid immigration and expansion.
A P Sellers formerly of this city died Monday night in Kokomo aged 74 after several years of illness. He spent his early years here and has many relatives in the area.
A daughter was born to George Griffin and his wife on Bartlett Street, expanding the family.
Pittsburgh shut out Cincinnati 3 0 in the first game as Leever Gibson beat Campbell McLean. In the second, Cincinnati won 7 3 behind Young Philippi Liefield and Phelps with Schless on relief as Emslie Rudderham umps. Philadelphia topped Brooklyn 3 2. Weinig Brooklyn hosts.
Cossacks and soldiers surrounded parliament and a mosque in Teheran as arrests ordered by the shah sparked fighting with political club members. Several Cossacks were killed, reinforcements with artillery entered, and the clash continued into morning. A state of siege was proclaimed and foreigners were said not to be in especial danger.
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