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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1908
Page
4
An old newspaper item notes the publication schedule and office address at 530 Broadway with a price of 3.50. The line hints at a daily morning edition while excluding Mosan.
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the newspaper's September 1998 circulation figures as listed in the accompanying table. Notary E. V. Hillhouse validates the oath with a commission expiry in August 1908.
A New York Times reflection argues newspapers print what the public wants, even if it means spotlighting Bryan with ample space while sidelining Taft. The piece suggests editors seek readers’ interests, shaping crime, racing, and scandal coverage to sustain sales.
Dr Joseph S Neff head of Philadelphia Health and Charities department praises newspapers for their education campaign aimed at mothers. He notes the press contributed to public health awareness and improved maternal welfare through sustained coverage.
The document lists candidates and officials: Auditor Oscar Hadley Treasurer George W. Cogley Attorney General James Bingham Reporter Supreme Court George W. Self Superintendent of Public Instruction Lawrence Turnan State Statistician Peetz Judge Supreme Court Quincy A. Myers Judge Appellate Court David Myers Congressman Eleventh District Chas Good Prosecutor Oscar B. Conant Representative James Deleplane Clerk Samuel Gifford Sheriff J S Mellinger Coroner Dr M B Stewart Surveyor Harry Bell Commissioner First District Alfred M. Dill Commissioner Third District Oliver M. Harness.
A reader argues that widespread newspaper coverage of milk demands, if true, implies broad community misuse. The piece stresses ongoing vigilance as essential to achieving sanitary standards and urges corrective action where abuses are found.
A New York Sun item recalls the IWW annual convention in Chicago last week. The principal news arrived only last night via Pennsylvania Railroad freight, delayed by poor transport and a gate-lock incident in Philadelphia yards.
The docket shows circuit court trial dates for Tuesday and Wednesday including Elijah France versus the estate of Sarah Anderson and Dr John W Ballard versus the estate of John Henry plus Fred H Klinsick against State of John Gallagher and Joseph Mandel against Max Jennings. The guardian of Judge D D Dyke man may renew a $10 000 note secured by a mortgage though the judge is com pine mentis and Logansport Loan and Trust Co. holds the note which expired yesterday. Dr D B Bradfield and Dr J A Reed receive judgments against the estate of George Smith for 20 50 and 44 51 respectively. An administrator will be appointed for the estate of the late C B Lasselle valued at about 230 outside relics. Will Chamberlain nephew permits the historical association to take relics left by Lasselle.
J J Mehaffie of this city won first place in the dairy contest at the Ray Arnold creamery. He achieved the highest percent butterfat in the month, with each 100 pounds of milk sold there.
A proposed Cass county local option election on whether to permit liquor sales for two years may occur soon after the November general election. Wet advocates push for an immediate vote while dry forces hesitate. The city of Logansport is seen as largely dry, with the vote potentially widening liquor sales to two years if approved.
A special Watson club gathering will be held in Deacon hall on Friday evening October 9 1908 at 8 o clock. Hon Luther McDowell former representative of Howard County will attend and give an address on the issues in the Republican platform. Public invited. Seagraves, chairman.
Pennsylvania plan goes into effect Thursday across Big Four and New York Central divisions. Five Mallon employees lose jobs. Urbana shops report seven over age limit with ten more to be disqualified by year end. Officials cite policy of aging workers and mention a likely pension system.
After years of dispute Panhandle railroad will install street lights at Hartford City crossings per city ordinance. The city won the prior supreme court test case and the company now says it will begin work within days.
R G Dunn and Company’s weekly trade review notes seasonable weather boosting retail and wholesale activity while hesitation persists in many industries. Steel mills show steady orders, textile and shoe sectors grow modestly, and pig iron demand remains fair.
The Pennsylvania lines report eight months of fiscal year results showing profits down by over 8 million dollars and operating expenses cut to more than 30 million dollars. The gross earnings for the period are projected to be at least 50,008 dollars.
The Pennsylvania completed extensive additions to the Mt Carmel roundhouse. New stalls measure thirty five feet, with seven engine pits a driving wheel pit a truck wheel pit and a blacksmith shop. A four by five foot steam and water pipe conduit runs the full length, making it one of the line’s best constructed facilities.
T. E. Smith, chief despatcher on the Michigan division of the Vandalia, is to become chief despatcher on the main line with headquarters at Terre Haute. He will be succeeded by J. D. Hale from the St. Louis division, while Mr. Smith remains to supervise until after the election.
The Panhandle on Wednesday set at work at its shops thirty five additional men and expects to put on as many more next week. The plant is rebuilding a large percent of its equipment that broke down during the dull period.
The firm of Wo Tucker funeral directors is dissolved by retirement. Henry Ticker continues the business at the present location.
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