28 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1909
Page
1
Petition seeks to void McCaslin contract and block payments of about 16 000 in commissions for sequestered and omitted taxes. City attorney Funk leads opposition, asking circuit court to restrain county treasurer auditor and commissioners from paying or charging the city. A final hearing is expected April 9 with Judge Myers anticipated to aid the city.
Americans in Europe seek meetings with Theodore Roosevelt during his Naples stay from April 4. Ambassador Griscom and Consul Caspar Winshield say Roosevelt wishes to keep his visit private and unobtrusive amid many inquiries about his movements.
Fort Worth March 27 profiler L A Wiltsey an instructor at the University of Fort Worth refused to shave his long side whiskers after a request from about 200 students. He was set upon by twenty apparent students on campus grounds and his whiskers were clipped. Expulsions are expected.
Henry Robft and wife returned to the Harry Warrick farm northwest of Anoka to find their country home destroyed by fire. A hot stove or pipe likely started the blaze. neighbors arrived too late to save the building or contents. Warrick estimated the loss at 2000 and said it was partially insured.
James alias Funny Brown, a 23 year old black man, was found guilty of murdering Rosa Ricks, a white woman, at the Wigger barn on January 10 and was sentenced to life imprisonment. A cab driver testified that the victim and a man resembling Brown were driven to the barn that night.
The Dutch warships Gelderland Friseland Deruijter at Williamstad Curacao received orders to proceed March 31 to Grenada. The maneuver is linked to the expected return of Castro on the steamship Guadeloupe from Bordeaux yesterday.
War reports indicate Creek Indians on the war path with militias alerted and mobilized in response to escalating tensions. Authorities urge calm as patrols increase and regional leaders assess potential clashes.
An arrest attempt on Chief Harjo of the Snake Clan at Hickory Bend escalates to violence. Two officers are dead, one fatally wounded, and four militia companies are en route as armed men converge. Sherman Odom of Checolah, Edward Dunn of Checolah, and others are named among the fallen.
Cincinnati officials report growing interest in the proposed third joint debate on liquor policy between Milwaukee Mayor David J. Rose and Dr. Samuel Dickle of the prohibition party. The Personal Liberty league and Manufacturers' and Dealers' association will invite Rose to hold the event in Music Hall with free admission if accepted.
President Eliot in Harvard’s last annual report for the year ending October 1 1909 urges a three year bachelor program in arts and sciences. He notes gifts totaling 691806 dollars and again denounces football as demoralizing. He lists twenty nine institutions whose presidents hold Harvard degrees and praises athletics improvements while criticizing excess baseball and football time.
Belgrade reports Prince Alexander, second son of King Peter, will not usurp his brother George. He vows to stand by George and refuse any claim to the Servian throne, stating he will not accept the crown if George cannot be a good king.
Commander Charles J. Harlow of the naval station denied rumors of a serious mishap to the battleship Mississippi. He said the ship was in the area with Admiral Arnold on board for maneuvers and inspection.
A blaze at Henry Jakelen's Glenwood home on March 27 killed his six year old son who was cremated in the flames. Three other children were saved by being thrown from an upper window as neighbors fought the fire. Associated Press report from Glenwood Wisconsin notes the deadly house fire and the peril faced by the Jakelen family.
Associated Press reports a startling claim from New York on March 27 as officials investigate unusual statements. No further details are provided in visible text.
A report from Associated Press describes a frightening incident in San Bernardino as an elephant causes terror in a crowded area. Local witnesses recount chaos and emergency responders arriving quickly to restrain the animal.
At the American Academy of Political Science in Philadelphia on March 28 Alfredo Zayas senior Cuban official spoke as principal speaker on Cuba and the Philippines. Dr Rowe read Governor Magoon's address advocating Cuba's self government and cautioning against annexation. Major General Wood and General James H Wilson also spoke on U S interventions and colonial experience.
A poker game near Pittsburgh at Clairton ended at daybreak after a second ace of diamonds appeared in the deck. Peter Marsh, holder of two aces of diamonds and two other aces, is hospitalized in McKeesport with two gunshot wounds and is not expected to survive. Seven players were present. six were wounded. Nicholas Secoligh, the alleged shooter, fled. The game had lasted about fifteen hours and ended after Secoligh lost heavily and accused Marsh of unfair play.
Mobile report notes T R Deckrow of Company A Signal Corps Fort Sheridan reached Mobile on the final lap of an 1800 mile endurance walk begun January 1 from Sault Ste Marie. Deckrow and four companions aimed to cover the distance in ninety days. He claims to have worn out eight pairs of army shoes and continues toward Gulfport, Mississippi with five days to travel 128 miles.
British Foreign Secretary Grey and Austro-Hungarian Foreign Minister Aehrenthal discussed a note for Servia to renounce its aspirations. Cable traffic between London and Vienna indicated an amicable settlement could be near. Differences between the ministers are slight as wording is prepared.
Mrs Boyle, claiming to be Anna McDermott, attempted to escape on a Bakers Town hill train with officers in pursuit. Her father William McDermott of Chicago has retained an attorney as he supports her claim amid a mounting court case.
The Providence of the Fall River line was disabled in the night near Point Judith when its port paddle wheel broke. About 600 passengers, many school children bound for Washington, were unaware of the incident as the steamer was towed into Newport at dawn.
In San Francisco on March 27 amid boos and a mock shower of flowers, Mrs. John Emery and daughter Gladys faced anger as Gunjiro Aoki, the Japanese houseboy linked to their engagement, arrived with the party. The crowd parting, reporters escorted them to safety while public sentiment clashed over the ceremony.
Tommy Regan and Raven Michi ne attended a baseball meeting called by CG D Emmons general manager of the ote ak company The tenens as proposed Emmons will include Wabash
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