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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1908
Page
4
A sequence of daily averages is shown with values around 4,065 to 4,125 and a daily average of 102,137 noted for Thursday morning March 19, 1908. The data appears as a column of numbers without context or accompanying explanation.
March has a contract to deliver a lamb, but the deal does not cover the weather in between. The note implies uncertainties about conditions affecting delivery timing and comfort.
Emma Goldman plans to address Chicago followers in intimate, one on one talks. The activist adapts to a mobile format to reach supporters amid public engagement limits.
A man named Scarlet acts as prosecutor of statehouse grafters and is likely to catch some of them red handed as part of the investigation.
Mrs Hetty Green renowned as Americas richest woman occupies a small $19 flat in Oboken. She favors caution and allocates resources for a rainy day with a $70,000,000 tunnel under the Hudson rather than an automobile.
China will punish its officials who pressured Japanese smugglers to obey Chinese law and the incident is officially closed. Analysts warn Japan may soon face a nation unwilling to accept such closure on future disputes.
The inquiry into stock exchange gambling methods under President Roosevelt aims to determine if strong federal action is needed. Opinion is divided on extending Roosevelt’s anti graft momentum into a possible second term and broader cleanup.
A Republican urges voters to support Republican candidates across national and state races. The speaker argues party loyalty requires casting ballots for Republican presidential, congressional, state senate, and state house nominees. Dr. Good’s candidacy embodies Republican policies and loyal voters should back him at the polls.
Indianapolis March 18 Associated Press Thom as Taggart Democrat ic National committee chairman declared that William Jennings Bryan would be the choice of the Democratic national convention for president. Taggart said Indiana will be solid for him and that Bryan will undoubtedly be nominated. He added he is not an admirer of Bryan at heart but believes the nomination will occur and result in a strong campaign.
Martha Allen is jailed as a witness as Percy Jones, a colored man, is confined in the county jail. Jenny Shumaker, white, held as a witness for a trial set to begin this morning. Jones was nabbed after police found the couple in an alley behind the Dowling theatre. Charges not yet decided. Shumaker’s statements were incoherent though authorities believe they have enough to convict.
Chicago March 18 James B Forgan president First National Bank of Chicago and head of the currency committee of the American Bankers Association condemns United States Senator La Follette Wisconsin for his senate speech. Forgan says the speech is rot worse than rot It stirs passion among the uninformed and betrays trust by misrepresenting facts and spreading untrue verbiage.
In St Joseph Missouri Leck Allen died after a fifth round knockout in a Hagies club match with Billy Rhodes both locals. Rhodes was arrested as the coroner planned an inquest this afternoon and Eagles lodge officers may face arrest. The bout was a lead in to a fifteen round title bid between Tony Haller and Willie McNamara of St Louis with Haller winning the decision.
Harry Orchard was sentenced to death today for the murder of Idaho’s former governor. After court in Caldwell the sentence was carried out in Boise at the penitentiary. The board of pardons is set to meet on April 1.
Denver detective James McPartland who secured Orchard's confession says he knows nothing about Orchard's possible fate. Ernest Mills of the Western Federation of Miners says the federation will stay passive on dispositional decisions, while casting doubt on Judge Wood's statements suggesting freedom for Orchard.
A humorous short story set in Argos centers on a man and a box labeled books. The express office warned the recipient after the cartons leaked, drawing a crowd of friends to witness the literary mishap as Argos remained dry.
Daugherty brothers annual horse sale in Wabash Indiana opens with buyers from many states. Highlights include Doctor Haile a pacer sold to C H Cummings for 300 dollars Tear Away a pacer sold to K L Schuck for 200 dollars and Glen Mark a 2 28 trotter sold to M Gregory for 240 dollars.
Ten or more guests at the J. J. Arlington hotel in Mish, Covington County, Mississippi, were awakened by a blaze and forced to escape through windows as roof sections collapsed. The post office and store in the same building were destroyed. Loss estimated at about 30000 dollars.
Medford E. Lee aged thirteen, a pupil at Chaddock training school, died during a sham battle practice at Indian Mound Park when a cartridge failed to be blank. His body was brought home for a military burial by former comrades.
The Twelve Mile cornet band invites the public to a social event and enjoyable gathering Friday and Saturday this week. Local residents are encouraged to attend for music and camaraderie.
Auditor John C. Billheimer said he would ask attorney general Jas Bingham to file suit to appoint a receiver for Capitol Life Insurance Co of Indianapolis. The assessment company, formed a year ago, has collapsed with no funds left after a single death claim and few policyholders remaining. The case, likely in Marion Superior Court, involves directors John Mendenhall William H Roberts John D Hartsock and Liken Littell.
American car gathering in Cobre Nevada departs for Goldfield via Death Valley and Mojave route. French and Italian cars prepared for freight and road repairs while a German car leaves Omaha.
A Guadala jara report states Jose Maria Moreno owner of the San Pedro ranch in Conposital killed himself by allowing a bull to gore him before about 300 spectators. He had issued invitations to view the exhibit.
South Bend reports out fielder Gene Curtis has asked for his release to accept management of a Fort Worth Texas league team. Catcher Terrill or Ormonde Fla. signed with Zanesville. Third baseman Danny Sheehan, last year with Sioux City, signed today. South Bend contract.
An old advertisement lists prices for Royal or Dr Prices cans and a 40c and 20c can for ee ee eee theme. Silver Crown 1% cans, Square Deal 5-lb cans featured in the shopper note.
Local brief items list rental at 105 High St and several residents traveling, visiting relatives, or returning from trips. Notables include Mrs. J. A. Gray in serious condition, city engineer John Schmidt ill, Miss Marie Place visiting from South Bend, and William Gore selling land to Elisha Goodman in Illinois. Public notices touch on property sales and a Clinton Township transfer, plus a released local man from intoxication arrest.
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