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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears before Notary E V Hillhouse that the paper's September 1908 circulation was as shown in the accompanying table. Notary public seal and expiration noted.
The Bulgarian foreign minister explains that under the Berlin treaty Bulgaria is a principality tributary to Turkey. Bulgaria's diplomatic representative in Constantinople was not invited to a Sultan's birthday dinner, prompting a diplomatic dispute as Bulgaria defends its rights.
A list of candidates is given for several state and county offices including Auditor of State John Co Billheimer Treasurer Oscar Hadley Attorney General James Bingham Reporter Supreme Court George W Self Superintendent of Public Instruction Lawrence Turnan State Statistician J J Peetz Judge Supreme Court Quincy A Myers Judge Appellate Court David Myers Congressman Eleventh District Chas H Good Prosecutor Oscar B Conant Representative James Deleplane Clerk Sheriff J B Mellinger Coroner Dr M B Stewart Surveyor.
In a decisive move amid railway disputes and regional tensions, Bulgaria declares independence with Prince Ferdinand accepting the title King. The proclamation aims to stabilize relations with Turkey and Austria Hungary, asserting Bulgaria’s nonaggressive aims and seeking European approval.
The Toledo paper warns of a fierce stockholders meeting at the Wabash railroad where supporters of J Ramsey Jr may challenge George Gould and President Delano. The piece defends Delano’s economy measures as crucial after years near bankruptcy, arguing Ramsey’s plans could have sunk the line.
The excerpt portrays Col. Guffey of Pennsylvania and Tom Taggart facing censure by the Bryan faction. It anticipates Kern and Hearst losing influence, rally leadership being purged, and Bryan's dominance waning. It suggests the party may unite with another group after removing many leaders.
George Keplinger was nominated for trustee and Charles Best for assessor at a Clinton township convention held at Clymers station. Best, initially a trustee candidate, shifted to run for assessor and won against Pat Casey and George Cresth. Speeches were given by Mike Fansler, D. D. Fickle, George Burkhart, G. D. Custer, and Ed Hankee. Willard Fitzer chaired. Gerald Shuey was secretary.
Two Cass county farmers suffered horse losses yesterday. A. J. Fitzer of Clinton township lost a horse found dead in a gravel pit after wandering near its edge. Beauford Bounty of Jefferson township reported a mare killed by acute indigestion, a horse valued at about $500 recently offered.
Chicago dated report notes Detroit clinches the American League pennant after beating the Sox 7 to 0 at South Side. Manager Jennings and the Tigers depart for home to rest and practice while awaiting the outcome of the National League race and the world championship series. Sox manager Jones plans continued practice as the Cubs’ fate decides if Chicago faces the Tigers or the Sox in the title chase.
The campaign fosters intense letter writing and counter charging to cleanse the Democratic Party for better future service. It argues internal events will force the party to cast out its flaws so it can scrutinize rivals more clearly.
Born to Mr and Mrs Roscoe Mowyer of New Waverly a son Walter Gibson and wife welcome a girl on Seventeenth street Mr and Mrs Harry Swisher of 1200 Indiana avenue have a new boy Baby Mr and Mrs Shewman of the North Side are the parents of a girl
The writer describes Fernando Poto with poetic imagery of varying heights and moods. He notes the island mass rising to 13 760 feet and 10 190 feet, and recounts five visits to the bay foot where no two views are alike. Clouds, snow, indigo storms, metallic light, and sunset colors—green gold purple pink—shape the scenes.
A New York pastor with two daughters devised a method to deter suitors by moving evening worship to 10 PM. Suitors remaining through the service face a final communal prayer, testing devotion. those not inclined to pray may leave, a reform that sparked family upheaval, per the New York World.
The church temperance treasurer recounts a story about a woman who brings supper to her husband at a bar. He and three friends laugh, but the dish is empty save for a note promising the wife and children have supper at home. Life reports the tale.
The article describes how natives harvest coffee leaves for infusion in Java and Sumatra. Leaves are dried over a slow fire to light brown, then infused in boiling water with milk and sugar. It notes a preference for minimal metal contact. It cites Viennese and Brazilian storage and brewing preferences using glass and earthenware.
H. H. Cross notes in Century that antelopes inhabit open country and resist being driven into timber. They may turn and outrun pursuers rather than enter brush and will only pass through such areas when food or water requires it, studying the route.
The article lists deepest points: Lake Superior 1008 feet, Lake Michigan 100 feet shallower than that, Lake Huron and Ontario about 750 feet, Lake Erie around 204 feet with large areas not exceeding 800 feet. It notes Lake Michigan’s bottom at 400 feet above sea level.
A jury at Lindsey Lincolnshire returned a verdict after a lengthy trial on alleged false pretenses. They stated they could not find the defendant guilty and later declared him guilty but without intent, leading to his discharge.
A five year old Margie tries a bargain with her mother promising a penny in exchange for a set of false teeth. The humorous exchange shows a child’s mix of naivety and wit.
An Asiatic man named Gazal, sent from Starke County, fled across a river with attendants close behind. Believing the current deep he removed clothes and waded to safety, escaping pursuers who later called in authorities as farmers cornered him.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with buyer seller names and prices. Daniel Doyle et ux transfer to John Milel part lot 18 West Logan for 1100 dollars. Elmer J Vance to John H Stephen part outlet 23 Tipton Admr 2750. Terrel to Joseph H and Lydia Ne Nicholas lot 9 McCombs Beckley add Royal Centre 600. Edward Fahl to John E Fahl 80 acres in Adams township section 17 for 4000 dollars.
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