Webb Trial Adjourns With Ongoing Proceedings
The Webb trial continues into Friday with proceedings paused after the latest testimony. Attorneys argued motions as the case remains unresolved and awaits further rulings.
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1908
Page
5
PARK SHUTTLE SCHEDULE ADJUSTED FOR SUNDAY SERVICE
Regular summer service to the park runs every twelve minutes on weekdays. On Sundays extra cars will run to provide about one car every four minutes, with the last car to the park at 10 and the last car leaving the park at 10 12.
Vandalia Clerk Endures Windstorm Injury From Fallen Tree
Chief Clerk Gaynor of Vandalia suffered blisters from manual labor after a Thursday windstorm toppled a large tree onto his sidewalk. He cut the tree into sections Friday morning and carried them away, leaving his hands marked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
Webb accused in sheriff shooting halted by missing witnesses
Solomon Hatfield testified Webb had a gun and fired first at Sheriff Oglesby in Winamac. The state’s case paused as two defense witnesses failed to appear, delaying testimony until Monday. Sheriff’s deputy Moses Keys and James Oglesby added details of the scene and crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Webb
Oglesby
Winamac
James McCarty
W. Sanders
Dr. Thompson
Webb
Solomon Hatfield
Shea
Hatfield
Moses Keys
James Oglesby
Promotion Cards Given Students Enter High School
Grade school pupils visited the high school yesterday morning to receive promotion cards from Superintendent J A Douglass. Fifty four new students will enter the high school, the largest influx from Lincoln school. Lincoln entrants include Winifred Collins Fred Bettehu Reed Burge Murray Espy Glen Fisher and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Douglass
Lincoln School
Winifred Collins
Fred Bettehu
Reed Burge
Murray Espy
Glen Fisher
Georgia Gallahan
Marie Gipe
Hsther Hanna
Florence Herz
Raymond Kennedy
Minnie Kerns
Helen Fudwig
Deborah Mulcahy
Edith Means
Julia Navin
Ina Nelson
Russell Osborne
Forrest Plank
Nellie Rankin
Kathryn Rockafield
Dorrie Rynearson
Harry Schafer
Irene Snyder
Adah Searight
Dorothy Wilson
Helen Young
Mary Zartman
Gertrude Zimmerman
Eckerle Deemed Insane After Inquest
Adolph Eckerle, arrested Thursday night for breaking into the Knights of Columbus club rooms, was found insane at an insanity inquest held yesterday and will be sent to the insane hospital when space is available. His mental state is linked to the cow theft charges pending against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Eckerle
Knights of Columbus Club
Ekerle
Judge seeks country homes for eight boys in court
Judge Smith considers placing eight boys aged fourteen to sixteen in country homes instead of reform school after they appear in police court on various charges. He believes rural placements may rehabilitate them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Smith
Reform School
Four Minute Streetcar Service Today on North Side
City street car lines run four minute service on the North Side today to help cemetery travelers. A six minute service starts at ten o clock with afternoon trains every four minutes or more often if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Street
New steel passenger car enters service in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania has placed in service the first of its new steel passenger cars. Constructed entirely of steel with concrete floors, the car is built to withstand collisions and seats about eighty passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Perry Motorman Recovery Update
Motorman C. L. Perry, ill since March 1, is convalescing slowly and expected to be back on duty within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Perry
Vandalia Mines Resume After Miner Operator Compromise
Miners and operators reached a compromise ending a standstill on the Vandalia coal field. The mines resumed operations yesterday and revival of business is expected with no planned reduction in workers or hours.
Civil War Veteran Ira Eidson Dies in New Waverly
Ira B. Eidson born 1842 in New Waverly, a Civil War veteran of Co A 20th Indiana, died at his home after uraemic poisoning. He served three years, fought at Gettysburg, wounded at Stone River, and lived in the county most of his life. Survived by wife Mary and three children. Funeral Sunday at Pipe Creek Falls Christian church with burial in the adjoining cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Waverly
Squire Henry M. Hudson
Co. A
20Th Indiana Volunteer Infantry
Gettysburg
Stone River
Mary Ejidson
W. M. Hidson
Barron Creek
Michigan
J. F. Winters
J. Birkenruth
Smead Street
Rev. McNeely
Tiosa
Pipe Creek Falls Christian Church
Decoration Day Quiet on Wa Bash Freights
Today being Decoration day the Wa bash will not run any local freights. The regular passenger and through freight business will be handled as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Vandalia Observes Holiday With Closures Across City
The city of Vandalia declares a public holiday. Shops close all day, freights halted, and offices suspend afternoon work.
Decoration Day Reassures Panhandle Employees
Stores in the Panhandle will observe Decoration Day on Saturday, a holiday that won’t cost workers an extra day of labor since it coincides with the usual shop holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
Death threats target priest and lawyer in Chicago case
Father Peter J. O Callaghan head of the Paulist order and attorney Francis E. Hinckley received an anonymous blood stained note threatening death and warning of dynamite at Saint Marys Church. The threats relate to efforts to seek a pardon for Herman Billek who faces execution June 12 for poisoning six Vizal family members. The pardon board and Governor Deneen had earlier delayed the execution after testimony disclosures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Peter J. O’callaghan
Francis E. Hinckley
Mary’s Church
Wabash Avenue
Hubbard Court
Herman Billek
Vizal
Father O’callaghan
Deneen
Billek
Mr. Hinckley
Jerry Vizal
Pardon Board
Contracts Let for Eleven Bridge Works in County
The board of county commissioners met and awarded contracts for building abutments or arches on eleven bridges. Awards include the Crooked Creek bridge to Rochester Bridge Co. for $549 and several concrete arches and abutments to Samuel Corner, Samuel Cotner, Walter Girton, and others at various townships for $3 per cubic yard where specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crooked Creek
Rochester Bridge Co
Miami Township
Twelve Mile
Manley Bridge
Noble Township
Toney Ditch
Jackson Township
Long Creek
Boone Township
Samuel Corner
Jefferson Township
Samuel Cotner
Williams Ditch
Trimmer
Walter Girton
Dodds Creek
Clinton Township
Franchise Accepted by Indianapolis and South Bend Traction
The Indianapolis and South Bend Traction company has filed its acceptance of the newly granted franchise for the southern part of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis & South Bend Traction Company
Unions Meet For Memorial Day Exercises In Loganport
All Loganport unions are requested to meet today to participate in Memorial Day exercises at the cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Township Democrats Convene in Walton for Nominations
Tipton township Democrats plan a convention at Bishop's hall Walton on June 6 at 2 p m to nominate a township trustee assessor two justices of the peace and two constables Committeemen named are C B Rinehart J C Shelty and W G Umbarger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton Township
Walton
Bishop’s Hall
C. B. Rinehart
J. C. Shelty
W. G. Umbarger
Thanking Washington School Principal and Staff
A school patron commends principal and staff for a clean building and excellent basement sanitation. The patron specifically thanks the principal, a teacher, and the janitor for their efforts observed during a visit to Washington school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington School
Little Leo Porter Visits Grandparents in Clinton Township
Little Leo Porter of Indianapolis visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Porter in Clinton township during a family trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Porter
Indianapolis
Mrs
Frank Porter
Clinton Township
The Style That Goes Scrapbook Read by Clyde Fitch
Clyde Fitch at a dinner for illustrators promoted his play Girls and presented a scrapbook of passages from the year's best sellers. He read lines illustrating a literary style, including a manse door scene, a stealthy light extinguished, a lemonade pause, a tapping voice, and revolution imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fitch
Mr. Fitch
Supposed Tomb of Eve At Jeddah Draws Curious Gossip
A London correspondent from Jeddah sends a postcard showing Eve's tomb. He jokes that if the sarcophagus matches the mother of mankind she stood about 300 cubits tall. He notes no trees in the district and that a leaf from a fig tree could be bought for 25 dollars. He also quips about modern women's dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eve
Jeddah
His First Literary Effort
A party congratulates a young author on his new book. His mother recalls his early talent and shares his first letter to her written during a visit to his grandmother. The letter reads Dear Mama The dogs is awful thick here Your loving son.
Camel Like Plant Stores Water in Desert Mud
The Ibercillea soberae, a cucumber family plant native to deserts, stores water in a basal reservoir beneath a protective envelope. It endures drought by holding moisture until the next rainy season, when the reservoir activates to sustain growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert
I.S
Pointer for Husbands and Wives on Enduring Love
The piece reflects on marriage as more than romance, a daily business requiring kindness and good will. It cites R L Stevenson noting love deepens at the altar and becomes a lifelong contest of wisdom and generosity for two as one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Stevenson
Think Welsh Gold Mines Rich
Rich gold mines in Carmarthenshire near Llandilo and Lampeter are said to lie hidden in woods along the main road. The Romans reportedly found and mined them, extracting 2 000 000 to 3 000 000 tons of material, and modern work is hoped to prove valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Carmarthenshire
Llandilo
Lampeter
Count and Heiress Trade Love Over Debts
A dialog between a beautiful heiress and a cautious count shifts from finances to romance. The count deflects worldly topics and suggests focusing on love for the moment. The exchange reads as a witty, flirtatious snippet.
Twenty-Eighth Child Born to Chicago Couple at Stock Yards
Allan Monroe, cattle buyer at the Union Stock Yards, is father to his twenty eighth child. The daughter Virginia was born May 2 to Mr and Mrs Monroe of 4452 Emerald avenue. Neighbors only learned of the birth today after Monroe kept the news private to avoid publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
Stock Yards
Roosevelt
Allan Monroe
Monroe
Emerald Avenue
Seecret
Virginia
Harold
Remonstrance Filed in Harrison Township Liquor License Case
A remonstrance with 260 names was filed with the county auditor yesterday morning to block Dennis North from receiving a liquor license after his advertisement was run. The action seeks to stop the license grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harison Township
Dennis North
Italian boy nearly escapes jail after robbery charge
Charles Veschi, an Italian boy jailed on a charge of robbing Reeder grocery store, nearly escaped by sticking his head and shoulders between bars in the outer corridor before Deputy Stanley intercepted him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Veschi
Reeder Grovccry
Stanley
Tribune Daily Circulation Figures and Local News
The notice lists wasteful figures of pounds per day and total pounds 7139 with daily averages 274 and 2468 mailed copies. It notes Tribune county circulation exceeds other Los Angeles area papers. John Malay will visit Lagro today to see relatives.
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Adb
Tribune
Losansport
John Malay
Lagro
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