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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1908
Page
3
A local appeal notes Logansport hosts an apron factory employing 35 women to craft fine aprons with care. The room showcases 25 distinct apron styles and assures no cheap sweat shop labor.
A notice invites readers to view aprons belts hand bags neckwear ribbons laces handkerchiefs corsets hosiery knitwear and other items including undergarments wrappers dresses and accessories. The list covers household and personal adornments such as shawls pillows and gloves with miscellaneous novelties.
Local meetings chose McKee supporters as delegates in multiple townships. Notable votes: Deer Creek Seagraves 14 Wilson 8 Kahl 3. Harrison Wolford 15 Eikelburner 11. Jackson Sines 29 Thomas 17. Jefferson Searight 53 over Humes 34. Miami Kidd 40 over Moore 14. Noble Joss 36 over Heckard 21. Tipton Boyer 27 over Dutchess 16. Washington White 41 over Jones 33.
Lawyers for Evelyn Thaw plan to file for an annulment while relying on insanity evidence from the prior murder trial. They argue Thaw may lack legal capacity at the time of marriage, with further questions about his current sanity and possible impact on his asylum status.
Mr and Mrs John Kidd and daughter attended the funeral of Mr Owlenger in Mexico on Sunday. N L Bean and family of East George Street left for Creston City Illinois to visit relatives for several weeks.
Mary Christie received a judgment for 111.08 in Justice Hanawalt's court over a board bill with Beecher D Parks. Edna Swafford's divorce suit against Archibald Swafford proceeded by default due to his absence. F W Guthrie filed a motion to quash affidavits charging child desertion against A C Swafford.
Anna Elizabeth Silberman, 17 months old, died yesterday at 12:15 AM at her family residence on Bates Street. Parents Mr. and Mrs. H W Silberman are listed in the notice. Funeral details not provided in the readable text.
Supt. Douglass argues evacuation effectiveness depends on a pianist in the school. When drills occur students march out to piano renditions, with piano music guiding the exit. He says the familiar march could dramatically aid orderly and safe evacuation during a real fire.
A Swedish nurse Hilda Magnusson aged 21 fell while carrying one year old Thomas Heerner Riley in the Riley home Goshen Indiana. The baby died instantly from a broken neck and the nurse sustained serious bruises.
In Cincinnati, Taft received a firm indorsement with the slogan Taft first last and all the time. The First district named delegates George B. Cox and Julius Sleischmann, while the Second district selected Wade Ellis and John Cornette Jr. August Herrmann, a noted baseball figure, is an alternate in the First district.
The Grant county primaries saw a tight contest for second choice between George B. Lockwood of Miami county and Dr. Good of Huntington county. Gus Condo led first choice delegates, with mixed city and township results. Lockwood claims 16 delegates, while Good is credited with 12, with Reeves and Murphy drawing the rest.
Local notices report furnished rooms for rent with steam heat and bath. Birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Lyman Hill. Roy Hillinger visiting Ko komo with friends. Ira Jones of Chicago visiting old friends. Mrs. J. Pelkey of Peru staying with Burt Dévore and wife. Rev. E. A. Arthur called to Burnettsville to preach Mrs. Thomas Porter’s funeral. Ike Stern and wife to Western Kansas for a ranch assignment. Marie Janneaux returns to Indianapolis after visiting Frank Gross family. Lookout at Frank Wipperman’s summer home washed away at Potwatomie Point Sunday. C. Y. Rhoades of Indianapolis and T. B. Bulock of Cincinnati visiting John E. Kidd and family. Elmer Haas on duck hunting trip near Lake Cicott. Local temperance workers resume petition drives against saloons. Plumbers and Steamfitters union to meet at Trades Assembly hall. all members urged to attend. For Rent cottage on Michigan road near streetcar line, inquire at Rauchs. Tribune notes Meek and Haney traveling in Old Mexico. Willard McDowell of Olympia, Wash., visiting and may stay. Marie Gross returns to Indianapolis to resume Herron arts studies after visit with parents.
Chicago March 10 The Democratic national committee overseeing the convention preparations met to discuss logistics including contracting for supplies. Chairman Thomas Taggart praised Denver hall arrangements costing 550000, with excellent acoustics and safety, and said hotel rates will stay normal. C W Franklin illustrated the hall plan showing 11822 seats.
Swarthmore College board declined a bequest from Anna T. Jeannes on condition that all intercollegiate athletics cease. The panel valued the estate at 24 000 to 47 000 dollars, far below the expected million, prompting the rejection and a call for restraint in football and other games.
The Napoleon union school in Ohio, remodeled last April at a cost of 115000, housed 800 pupils and burned completely. Fire broke out as students were heading to class, with flames rushing through the attic and central tower within minutes. no injuries reported while the building was a total loss.
Lodges announce regular meeting of L. A. to O. R. C. this afternoon in Ben Hur Hall. Woodmen of the World notice calls members to be present. Degree teams uniforms arrived and practice set for G. A. R. Hall Thursday evening. Tipton Lodge No. 33 calls a Wednesday 7:30 p m meeting for E A work. all Masons invited.
The Tribune advertises clubbing rates for readers to subscribe to multiple papers. Packages include Daily Tribune with Indiana Farmer, Inter Ocean and Farmer, Toledo Blade, Globe Democrat, Farmers Guide, and Ohio Farmer at varying annual prices.
Indianapolis March 10 Following at least one suicide attempt and several escapes from relatives home Mrs Beatrice Thomas Metcalf a handsome woman who shot at attorney S R Hamill in the Chicago trial will likely be declared insane An insanity commission was appointed and she is guarded tonight She tried to drown herself earlier today and made a dramatic escape from her relatives before being recaptured along Fall Creek boulevard and Meridian street
Caldwell Idaho March 10 Harry Orchard before Judge Fremont Wood withdrew his not guilty plea and entered a guilty plea to first degree murder in the indictment. Judge Wood set March 18 for sentencing and questioned Orchard to confirm his understanding of the plea.
The first international congress on the welfare of the child opened at the White House under the auspices of the national mothers congress. About two hundred delegates from states territories and many nations gathered as President Roosevelt welcomed them and opened formal proceedings.
The speaker contends that a better citizen than the soldier who fights for his country defines true eligibility. He notes the first session of the congress was held tonight, signaling a debate on citizenry and service.
A joint birthday anniversary for two men fell on the same day as they were honored at 200 North Sixth. Guests included Charles Lamber, William Purcell, Harry Hines, Charles Linton, Harry Green, Bright Kumler, Charles Myers, Abner Reed and Paul Gepinger. Daniel Valentine served a three course luncheon as cards and games followed.
The trial of Giuseppe Alia for the murder of Father Leo Heinrichs resumed at 10 o clock in Denver. The state aims to finish its case including sanity expert testimony, with the defense to be heard tomorrow. The jury consists of non Catholic businessmen who say they would not be swayed by the victim being a priest and are not opposed to hanging.
The United States Steel corporation reports a record 95000 stockholders, the largest in its history. Many banks and brokerages hold stock for individuals, suggesting the true ownership could approach 125000 if held in names of beneficial owners.
Warsaw Indiana March 10 Mr and Mrs Henry Clymer of Clay township plan to mark their 69th wedding anniversary March 18. They have spent their whole married life in Kosciusko county. Last year they sold their farm and moved to California, but returned to Indiana within three months. They are the parents of eight children.
In Blackford County six delegates backed James E. Watson and three backed William L. Taylor. In Jay County fourteen supported Watson and one backed Taylor, with the selections announced in Indianapolis on March 10.
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