Cubs Win Pennant as Giants Fall to Chicago in 1908
Chicago defeats New York 4 to 2 to clinch the National League pennant. McGraw’s Giants fought hard but Chicago’s four-run third inning proved decisive. Postgame notes include comments from Manager Chance and President Murphy, with plans for the World Series versus Detroit outlined.
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Hold Pet Stock Show in Logansport This January
The Logansport Fanciers Association hosts a pet stock show in Logansport during the last week of January. Chickens, dogs and cats will be displayed and prizes awarded by Eberhart of Indianapolis. Cash prizes replace ribbons and medals, with local farmers and residents expected to attend.
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Eberhart
Indianapolis
Loransport
Remarkable Career Of John Adams Dix And Public Hats Sale
The piece recounts John Adams Dix’s rise from cadet to U S Senator and Civil War organizer, noting his 1861 treasury tenure and infamous orders. It combines a celebratory medical era tone with a local sales pitch for hats at bargain prices and a yard goods offer.
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U. S. Army
Court of
Denmark
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New York
John Adams Dix
Verdict for Islers in large damage suit over death
George Hoffman of Miami County failed to win damages of 320000 from Jonathan and Homer Isler in a suit over his wife’s death. Judge Larry ruled the defendants had no intent to cause death and were not remotely liable. The decision likely faces appeal.
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Miami County
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Homer Isler
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Hoffman
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Nesslers
Prohibitionist Likely to Win In Huntington County Race
From present indications there will be at least one prohibitionist candidate elected in Huntington county this year. General Apathy reigns among Republicans and Democrats in Wayne township making the prohibitionist the most probable winner.
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Huntington County
Wayne
Gompers to Speak in Indiana Tour Visit Here
Samuel Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor will likely deliver a speech here October 1 percent on a state tour. He will pass through the city en route to Terre Haute with O P Smith of this city accompanying him on the trip.
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American Federation of Labor
Indiana
Terre Haute
O. P. Smith
Lodges Stated Meeting Notice
Stated meeting of Orient Lodge No. 272 Free and Accepted Masons this Friday evening October 9th. All members take notice.
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Orient Lodge
F.A. M
Popular Face Wash Gains Style Over Powder and Paint
A period exchange notes a shift away from paint and powder toward a simple home prepared complexion aid. Women criticise heavy makeup and prefer mild remedies, such as a rose water blend with cologne spirits and toner, commonly available from druggists.
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Cologne
The Fighting Parson at the Nelson Saturday
A new play by Lem P. Parker titled The Fighting Parson opens at the Nelson on Saturday afternoon and evening October 10. The drama centers on a young parson amid New York City slum residents and promises a departure from typical melodrama with its topical setting and handling of social conflict.
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Nelson
Lem P. Parker
New York City
Dorothy Stock Company Opens at Nelson Theatre
The Dorothy Stock company led by Fay St. John begins a week at Nelson Theatre next Monday with The Little Princess as the opening play. All ladies with a paid thirty cent ticket bought before six pm will be admitted free, and a strong vaudeville lineup will run between acts.
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Dorothy Stock Company
Miss Fay
St. John
Ten Cent Admission at Daily Matinees
A note indicates a complete change of bill with performances at the daily matinees. All seats in the house will be priced at ten cents.
Frey Trio Wrestles Threads of Science at Broadway
The Broadway Theatre presents a clever vaudeville program this week featuring the Frey Trio who perform a lecture and act on the science of self protection with wrestling. Burkhart and Berry deliver a comic number titled Mama's Baby while Pollard the juggler astonishes with liftable props and deft manipulations. Maud Chestnut handles the illustrated song and the Kinetoscope rounds out the show with comedy and motion pictures.
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Berry
Pollard
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Mias Maud- Chestnut
Roman Atheltes Pollard
Burkhart & Berry
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