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Logansport Daily Tribune

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1908

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Trial of Mayor McKee Continues After Adjournment

The McKee intoxication trial resumed in the north court room with adjournment taken to Wednesday morning. Key witness Daniel Huffman testified that the mayor drank at the Barnett hotel bar while others testified. mayor absent amid procedural objections. Markley refused to testify, prompting an attachment and further citation to circuit court.

George ‘P. Ke- Kee Walters & Long Circuit Court Funk McKee Court House Markley North Court John Markley Long Mr. Markley Mr. Long George Graham McNary Mr. Funk North Court Room Danny Huffman Barnett Hotel Daniel Huffman George Street George P. McKee

Raid on South Louisville pool rooms leaves 29 jailed

A March 2 raid by five deputy sheriffs and twelve county patrolmen under County Attorney Selligman closed two South Louisville gambling rooms Wehmhoffs and Big Store. Twenty-four bettors and five workers were arrested for disorderly conduct and operating a disorderly house amid fugitive patrons, shattered glass, and panicked crowds.

Associated Press Louisville Peter Selligman

Commander Lima Testifies On Battleship Row Before Senate Panel

Commander William H. Lima naval aide to President Roosevelt testifies on naval criticisms of battleship construction before the Senate committee. He signals a plan to reveal alleged misstatements and document secrecy while Sen Tillman urges focusing on faulty construction. The inquiry confronts interruptions as Lima attempts to finish his account.

Associated Press Washington William H. Lima Roosevelt Senate Committee On Naval Affairs Tam Admiral Capps Sims Tillman

London boxing world title clash condemned by Sportsmens

The Sportsmens condemn Tommy Burns fight tactics as un sportsmanlike and detrimental to boxing. They oppose his challenge to defend the world title, arguing the approach would degrade the sport and its regard in Britain.

Associated Press London Tommy Burns

Illinois Central Stock Vote Held Up by Legal Fight

Chicago March 2 The Illinois Central annual stockholders meeting adjourned to 2 PM after a brief session as proxy committee could not file a complete report. Judge Ball denied Leman's bid to restrain voting of 281 231 shares held by Union Pacific and Railroad Securities, sending the case toward months of court action in Cook County Superior Court. Leman filed as a stockholder owning ten Illinois Central shares.

Associated Press Chicago Ill Illinois Central Railroad Frank H. Culver Leman Culver Ilinois Fish Illinois ‘Central

Grief Over Siblings Linked to Fatal Illness in Columbus

In Columbus Indiana Miss Marie Barnett 18 Franklin died at her parents home from grief over the death a year earlier of her twin sister Marjory age 17. The sisters were inseparable and cared for each other during Marjorys bout with consumption in 1906. Marie to be buried Wednesday.

Associated Press Columbus Ind Marjory Marie Barnett Franklin Henry C. Barnett Marie

Nelson and Britt Set for Ten Round No Decision Fight

Los Angeles March 2 Jimmy Britt and Battling Nelson prepare for a ten round no decision bout at the Pacific Athletic club. Britt weighed 133 pounds this afternoon while Nelson was 133 pounds under the required weight. Weigh in tomorrow evening. Betting remains even money.

Associated Press Los Angeles Cal Jimmy Britt Battling Nelson Ing Britt Nelson

Falls From Horse Injures Evansville Vet Surgeon

Evansville Indiana March 2. While attempting stunts to impress friends on horseback and roll a cigarette Robert Drybrough a veterinary surgeon fell off sustaining multiple broken ribs and a fractured arm or leg.

Robert Drybrough

Steamer Coamo Floated Off Jones Beach New York

The Coamo of the New York and Porto Rico Steamship Company grounded near Jones Beach Long Island while en route to New York from Porto Rico. It was floated today without damage and proceeded under its own steam to New York.

Ohio Republicans Put Forth Taft Endorsements In Platform

Columbus March 2 The Ohio Republican state convention will open tomorrow at 4 pm with James R Garfield as temporary chair. platform calls for tariff revision on protective lines and Roosevelt policy support. favors local option in liquor trade and Panama Canal completion. Taft services eulogized. primary election law urged and governor Harris praised amid senate bid idle.

Associated Press Columbus Ohio James R. Garfield Congréss Roosevelt Congress Panama Canal William H. Taft Harris United States Senate

The Logansport Tribune Circulation Claim Examined

The Logansport Tribune asserts it has the largest paid circulation, challenging other papers in the region. The claim appears in a disputed context, with comparisons and scrutiny of competing publications.

Logansport Tribune

Union Loses Long Strike After Arbitration Failure

The Amalgamated Association street and electric railway workers end their Jan 1 strike against Indiana Union Traction in Muncie after locals vote to cease. About 140 workers, paid $5 weekly in benefits, and costs near 8 thousand dollars are reported. traction company losses are not estimated.

Associated. Press Muncie Ind Amalgamated Association of Street and ‘Electric Railway Indiana Union Traction Company Muncie, Marion and Anderson Amalgamated Association Traction Company

Robbery of Banco de Minero in Chihuahua Hits Mexican Bank

A telegram reports the Banco de Minero in Chihuahua robbed of 295000 Mexican dollars. Denominations taken include 1000 100 50 and 20 peso notes. Governor Creel offers a liberal reward and asks U S immigration authorities to watch for suspects and missing bills along the border. Immigrant officials along the border are issued instructions to spot the bills and suspects.

Associated Press Elpaso Texas Chihuahua Mexico United States

No news from Washington on Chihuahua bank robbery

No advices reached the Mexican embassy in Washington regarding the Banco de Minero burglary at Chihuahua owned by Ambassador Creel. Creel is governor of Chihuahua and was on a three month leave since late January. Senor Godey serves as charge d affaires in his absence.

Greencastle Man Ends Life Amid Health Woes

John Reilly a 50 year old grocer of Greencastle Indiana shot himself at the breakfast table in his kitchen after a morning rise. Despondent over declining health he died despite physicians efforts.

Associated Press Greencastle Ind John Reilly

County to Audit Monroe County Financial Books

Bloomington Indiana March 2 A county auditor will be appointed to audit Monroe County official books. The county council approved 1500 to hire an expert as emergency action. Concerns include no reports from the retiring treasurer and mixed funds with overdrafts on pike roads potentially 35 000 to 40 000 in deficit.

Associated Press Bloomington Ind Monroe County R. L. Morgan Frank Regester Clark Morgan Pike

Death of Oliver, famed Oliver plow maker, died in Indiana

James Oliver of Southe Bend, renowned for the Oliver chilled plow, died at 6 40 am after a year long illness. Pneumonia from a cold caused his death at 85. Funeral Thursday at the family home with interment in Riverview cemetery. He built a vast plow empire and left a large fortune.

Oliver New York Bright Riverview Cemetery Middle West Middle West. As An Employer Mr. Oliver

Anarchist attack wounds Chicago police chief family

Chicago chief George M Shippy his son and driver James Foley were wounded by an anarchist who aimed to assassinate the police at Lincoln Court. Mrs Shippy and daughter Georgietta aided in the defense as the shooter was killed by the chief. The incident spurred raids on alleged anarchist hubs and calls for further inquiries into conspiracies linked to the Denver priest killing.

Associated Press Chicago George M ‘Shippy James Fole Lincoln Court Archy Shippy Busée Leo Heinrichs Denver Harry Shippy Foley Wrn Healy March Grand “Jury Cook County Busse

Ohio court appoints receiver for Swan case

Associated Press report from Cincinnati shows Oscar Eayhe Swan appointed receiver in Ohio after March proceedings. The filing details remain limited in the readable text.

Associated. Press Cincinnati Ohio Oscar Eayhe Swan Bert Fi

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George, Funk O. B. Conant Alonzo Cover Frank Sullivan Sullivan Ed Gibson J. M. Elliott Ball Harriman Illinois Central Union Pacific Railroad Pany Pacific Letic Club Evansville, Ind New. York Associated’ Press Republicans W. H. Taft Amalgamated’ Association UNION Ambassador Creel Plowman South Bend James Oliver World Southe Bend, Ind Iss Son GEORGE M. _SHIPPY ATTACHIS
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