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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the April 1908 circulation as listed in the above table. Notary Anna Dolan verifies the oath on May 12 1908. Commission expires July 12 1911.
The ticket lists candidates for state roles including James Watson for Governor Fremont Goobwine for Lieutenant Governor Fred A. Sims for Secretary of State John C. Billheimer for Auditor Oscar Hadley for Treasurer James Bingham for Attorney General George W. Self for Reporter Supreme Court Lawrence McTurnan for State Superintendent J. L. Peetz for State Statistician Quincy A. Myers for Supreme Court Judge David Myers for Appellate Court Judge Chas H. Good for Congress Eleventh District.
The article reviews whether William H. Vanderbilt uttered The public we damned and notes most doubt the quote exists. It argues the phrase, whether spoken or not, influenced public opinion against great corporations and became a costly, famous expression in history.
A digitized excerpt argues four words uttered by a corporation head cost more than major historical events, asserting the impact on public goodwill surpasses wealth. The discussion notes the importance of corporate public image to modern leaders and executives.
The Indiana Republican platform endorses Theodore Roosevelt's administration. It praises the Panama Canal’s progress, new laws like commerce and labor, pure food and meat inspection, and railroad rate measures. It commends Roosevelt’s enforcement of law, ending the Russo Japanese War, and fostering South American friendship with a strong fleet presence.
Forty years after the first Memorial Day exercises veterans recalled battles scars and the prime of life marchers. Time thins the G A R ranks and youthful faces fade but patriotism of Memorial Day grows stronger and the history of devotion to the Union remains.
The measure, passed by both house and senate, aims to protect firemen by ensuring automatic ash pans on locomotives. Labor groups and firemen’s unions support the law as a critical safety safeguard against deaths from ash removal under engines.
In a lighthearted remark, residents note that quality cabbage seed is more important to the community than political ambitions of W. J. Bryan. The comment reflects local priorities and civic humor.
G. W. Burkhart calls for responses to a set of questions on local affairs. He requests clarification from officials and prominent residents, urging prompt attention and public discussion.
Wm L Keys formerly of this city now with Western and Southern Life Insurance Co Indianapolis is in town for a few days on business and calling on friends.
Baseball slate features Pittsburg at Chicago St Louis at Cincinnati and Philadelphia at Boston with rain postponements. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION results include Milwaukee at Columbus St Paul at Kansas City Indianapolis at Minneapolis and Louisville at Toledo.
City council splits over funding for a new fire truck versus ladders amid flood damage claims in the East End. Board of Works opposes a new truck, while council leans toward sewer work to curb water backing onto lots and avoid damage suits.
The Logansport Shamrocks beat Camden 9 to 8 in ten innings. Brown delivered the winning run with a two base hit in the tenth. Batteries Shamrocks Pursch and Cash. Camden Ball and Thomas. Shamrocks set to play Kokomo next Sunday.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt describes a dentist joking about patients arriving with heavy make-up. He wipes cosmetic traces from his coat as the room fills with a perfumed cloud and the glare of dental lights.
At a city school board meeting this week teachers will receive their assignments for next year. Several changes are planned in the current arrangement.
Trustees of Longcliff hospital will meet soon to decide who will replace the late Dr Rogers as superintendent. Dr Terflinger, acting since Rogers death, is favored by supporters but Dr Clarke Rogers, son of the deceased, also has backers. The board is reportedly waiting for the right moment and will act in the best interest regardless of which candidate is chosen.
Regular meeting of Apollo Lodge No 62 of the K of P at 8 pm. A called meeting of Tipton Lodge No 35 F and A M Sunday at 1 30 for funeral attendance of late brother Jordan B Yner. Orient lodge and visiting Masons invited. Also Miss Meda Skelton visiting grandparents in Indiana.
Indications suggest a quiet Fourth with a baseball game and possible street car demonstrations at Spencer park. The Automobile association may hold a run inviting many cities, with prizes to attract visitors. Horse races are uncertain due to the Saturday holiday and store closures may reduce crowd size. The final arrangements will be decided later.
The department handled six fire calls in May with virtually no damage. It was among the lightest months for calls in a long period.
King Alfonso of Spain stands out among Europe’s crowned sportsmen for tireless energy and broad interests. Despite assassination threats during his Barcelona visit, he proceeded as planned, showing the same bold spirit in pursuit of his athletic hobbies, including a noted penchant for driving and speed before his marriage.
Four hundred insane patients at Longcliff watched a Friday night game between Star City and Logansport girls teams. Star City won 6 to 2. Star City lineup included Edna Stevens Glen Bott Ethel Davis Violet Fisher Cora Geyer. Logan girls featured Helen Hughes Helen Brandt Pauline Grahs Floy Champe Mildred Gamble. High school ref Harry Sample. Miss Meda Skelton visiting grandparents in Indianapolis.
Carroll county court clerk Harry Reed of Delphi was seen in the city Friday, signaling routine official duties and possible courthouse business.
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