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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
4
A fragmented August circulation list shows scattered numbers and encoded entries such as 4700 4720 16 18, with references to totals and irregular annotations. The garbled lines hint at a period ledger of readership or distribution counts, including totals around 4815 and various codes like A750 and 4720.
Edgar F Metzger publisher swears the Tribune's August 1908 circulation as shown in the accompanying table. Notary E V Hillhouse attests and seals the statement. Commission expiry August 28, 7412.
Mr. Haskell still demands proof and warns he may demand more before he accepts any conclusion. The remark implies persistent scrutiny and possible continued objections.
Harriman is undergoing medical treatment for a stiff back. The public had believed he was suffering from a stiff neck.
The candidates all advocate rule by the people yet prefer to keep decision making in their hands. They push for popular sovereignty while seeking to control how and when the people’s mandate is applied.
Thaw expresses confidence that returning to Pittsburg would quiet accusations of madness and restore his standing among locals. He believes a fresh start would end the scrutiny he faces.
The originator of sheath trousers would learn the trial of wearing them as punishment, a humorous bearing of the fashion misstep. The jest centers on the inventor’s own sartorial trial.
The article urges readers to focus on forest fires as a key threat to national resources and conservation efforts, calling for vigilant reporting and proactive measures.
The passage argues that flying machines are not fully proven in practice and that if they were, amusement parks would showcase them. It reflects early skepticism about aviation's practicality and entertainment value.
Fragmentary lines suggest Wu Ting Tang aims to live to 200 years if possible, while others who started the quest have fallen by the wayside.
It would encourage the campaign managers if on getting among the people they could hear someone occasionally talking politics.
In a Youngstown address Governor Hughes of New York said the next president would likely have to appoint four U S Supreme Court justices or nearly half the court. He noted that several members are already advanced in age, making vacancies practically certain.
A fragmented OCR style list names candidates for various offices including Auditor Treasurer Attorney General Reporter Supreme Court judge Supt of Public Instruction War State Statistician and local posts like Clerk Sheriff Coroner Surveyor and Commissioners with several personal names such as JOHN BILLHIMER OSCAR HADLEY JAMES BINGHAM QUINCY MYERS DAVID MYERS CHAS GOOD OSCAR CONANT JAMES DELEPLANE SAMUEL GIFFORD GEORGE COGLEY J. S. MELLINGER DR M B STEWART HARRY BELL ALFRED M DILL OLIVER M HARNESS and others. The fragment presents a slate of candidates for state and local offices.
Logansport riders lose direct Ft. Wayne and Wabash limited cars. Swell cars with oval glass vestibules and plush smoking lounge are gone from Logansport. Service drops to eight eastbound and eight westbound cars daily, winter timetable.
The text argues the Supreme Court in our scheme of government is vital and should be considered by Americans choosing party candidates for president. It emphasizes the court's importance in guiding national governance and constitutional interpretation.
The legislative committee unanimously cleared Governor Hanly of pressuring Representative Knisely over a local option vote. The report calls the bribery claim a fabrication devised after the law’s passage and notes Knisely learned of the alleged attempt days later.
October shows a mild climate with an average temperature around 55 degrees and typical dryness. The warmest October on record was 63 degrees in 1900 while 89 degrees occurred on October 1, 1897. The coldest October was 49 degrees in 1895 and a record 22 degrees on October 30 in 1887 and 1895. The first killing frost generally arrives about the 19th, with a earliest record of September 21. Precipitation averages 2.72 inches, though 8.56 inches fell in 1883. Cloudy days are usually under nine, with southerly winds prevailing.
Circuit court will adjourn tomorrow during the funeral hour in respect to the memory of the late Charles Lasselle. Hoffman case from Peru remains on trial and likely not to finish before Friday. Judge Larry's decision will be given after. Carl Rees appointed administrator of Mary Kreuzberger's estate valued at 12 000 with bond 25 000. The will of Joseph Long names executrix property left to her.
A Richmond crowd gathered at the Pennsylvania Station to greet a Taft appearance on the Chicago Cincinnati flyer. The hoped for candidate did not appear. instead engineer Fred Taft rode the engine, prompting cheers and jokes among locals.
An official from a major rail line criticizes freight conductors for lacking education and accuracy in reporting despite higher pay. He notes freight conductors are well paid but often make more mistakes, while passenger conductors have improved and show better class among in service.
Henry Leeds, 68, renowned globe trotter, will visit the W. B. Leeds store on Broadway next Tuesday. He is on a cross country trip from New York City to the Pacific coast to demonstrate the durability of the bicycle brand he represents.
State Fish and Game Commissioner Zach T. Sweeney and deputies Bravy and Hiatt reject the built ladder at the city's dam saying it will wash away and fail to provide a proper fish passage. They seek a regulation ladder and threaten noncompliance under state law, as the board of works has yet to act on the issue. The Uhl and Wabash dam ladders are accepted. the Uhl model cost $600.
The inspection service, comprising five train sections of six cars each, travels in an inspection car open at the rear where officers and inspectors ride. The crews finished the eastward inspection today and will complete the east line tomorrow. West of Pittsburg inspections are expected next week.
A committee of major railroads led by Rock Island Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and Wabash submitted written grievances to Postmaster General Meyer claiming underpayment for transporting U S mail. The group argues current rates fail to compensate railroads for service.
A Denver Odd Fellows group travels by private car on train No. 2 en route to Boston to attend an encampment. They will pass through the city tomorrow and occupy the private car.
I T lines officials including General Manager Nichols rode in the private car Martha yesterday. Trainmaster Johnson and Chief Despatcher Tousley returned from a west and northwest trip via British Columbia and California. Panhandle tonnage through Indianapolis this month surpasses any prior month by about 100 tons weekly. Hal Smith the Broadway jeweler enjoyed a fast Panhandle ride at 4 50 Tuesday morning behind Engineer Harvey Green. Four miles were shaved at 90 13 miles per hour and thirty minutes were made up. J W Dobins Panhandle operator at Elmer resigns to farm. G H Albertson of Hebron to replace. Sam Graham, circuit manager, is able to be on duty again after tonsillitis.
The notice reports the funeral for the late Adam Wolf. Details on date, location, and burial are provided for relatives and friends to attend.
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