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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
5
A wireless message from Liverpool reports the Lusitania left New York bound for New York, but the ship made a record run of 627 knots from Monday noon to Tuesday noon, the fastest westward crossing. The 627 knot figure surpasses the previous 618 knot mark set on November 6, and the four days, eighteen hours and forty minutes for the westward voyage were also a record.
The tomb features two towering stone figures revered by locals as imperial guardians. Access is difficult and risky for foreigners, especially women, due to hostile sentiment toward outsiders. A guide and extra donkey are advised, and travel should be done in a party with provisions and cameras.
A recent university graduate professor recounts a student who missed a German course until senior year and then passed by memorizing past exam questions and keywords. He describes the cheating method of collecting recurring questions from six years of exams to ensure a passing score. The anecdote argues that examination systems can be gamed by clever, diligent students.
A Sunday Magazine tale explains how Peculiar Missouri earned its name. A prominent citizen sought a local post office and proposed a name pleasing to the people, noting they were not particular so long as the name was peculiar. The post office was christened Peculiar and has remained so.
A telegraph operator recalls a minister sending a telegram to a conference. The intended reading was Acts 20 32 about commending to God. The operator misread as Acts 23 2 where the verse describes Ananias commanding others to strike him.
Zadkiel warns Venus and Saturn conjunction harms the fair sex in Portugal while Raphael foresees Uranus on the eastern European meridian threatening ruling powers with potential disgrace or assassination. The astrologers admit occasional misses in their predictions.
A farcical scene in the house of commons has two respected MPs washing hands downstairs, swapping coats by mistake. One grabs an old pipe from the other’s coat pocket, they confirm the mix up, and a police guard intervenes in the lobby.
The article by William George in Technical World Magazine discusses nitro compounds and smoky high explosives used by Britain France Japan and others. It notes the need for stability in nitro compounds and warns of spontaneous combustion causing naval disasters in recent years.
A local minister of song experience asserts short sermons draw larger crowds. He notes thinning attendance earlier and credits preaching under 30 minutes with a 50 percent rise in regular churchgoers within two months. The minister advocates concise sermons to reach a bigger audience and accomplish more.
A new Spanish boiler preservation composition is now on the market in Barcelona. Consul General Ridgely notes it appears to improve on prior inventions. The odorless liquid added to boiler feedwater is said to precipitate impurities and deposits, enhancing boiler life and efficiency and reducing fuel use.
A New York businessman caught pickpocketing faces a severe court rebuke. The judge questions his unconventional path, while the prisoner admits that success in business would require methods his conscience rejects.
In a brief exchange from the imaged page, Weary Walker notes a saying that truth can hurt a woman and Thirsty Tanks agrees. A lady asks if he will buy a Haquer, and he responds with a polite refusal.
In Washington on March 13, Senator Bacon of Georgia denounced executive overreach, citing a White House conference on exempting labor unions from Sherman law and railroad pooling. He questioned if the president dictates law and pointed to Tillman’s hard questions about curbing presidential influence.
The council may decide the punishment for Mayor McKee at the next regular meeting after a guilty intoxication charge. Council members say they have not caucused yet and do not know the verdict on potential punishment.
A massive fire in Bahia's business district has consumed 33 structures with losses around 1 million dollars. Several fatalities reported as firemen struggle to control the blaze.
Lafayette Indiana March 13 Professor Davis urged Purdue students and faculty to form their own political views rather than rely on ready made ones. He stressed voting for merit over promises and that one vote in a primary carries weight. C M Cade leaves Purdue to join the geodetic coast survey of the United States government.
Indianapolis March 13 reports a six month old baby boy, child of Mr and Mrs William Coppock, was found with numerous bruises while lying in a cradle. Humane Officer Shine responded to the call alleging the father caused the injuries.
An on scene visit leads to a warrant sworn for Coppock on cruelty to children following a telephone report from neighbors. The case centers on alleged mistreatment at the residence on 141 Southwest street.
Casey Illinois March 13 L A Williams seventy two year old oldest Martinsville merchant dropped dead in his store while in failing health after his wife’s January death. He led Williams & Son general merchants and was a member of the M E church and the I O O F
Danville Illinois March 13 Associated Press reports flooded mines on the Him road mine complex have halted operations after recent flooding. No injuries are reported and crews assess damage while officials coordinate repairs and safety measures.
The Himrod mines once owned by the late Mike Kelly were flooded by an underground river and abandoned along with pumps and $10,000 worth of steel. Water could not be controlled before pumps operated. A royalty of $250 000 is due the Himrods, payable by Kelly heirs, representing a total loss.
Carmi Illinois reports a fatal duel in the street with horsemen involved. John Kceely was wounded and Dale was arrested after a quarrel over alleged honors. A crowd watched as the shooting occurred.
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