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Logansport Daily Tribune

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

4

Cubs Finishing Up Title Bid Elicits Campaign Thanks

The Cubs delaying retirement from pennant chase draws praise from campaign managers who value continued focus on the race and competitive play.

Democrats Sweep Predicted by Local Poll

The Pharos reports that J L Sanderson A J Isaacs J F Ford all Democrats and Frank Waddell a Republican intend to vote Democratic this fall. Editor notes this sample shows a Democratic tilt and urges Republicans to secure pledges from four Republicans and two Democrats to balance the view.

Phares J. L. Sanderson Linden Avenue A. J. Isaacs Camden J. F. Ford Flora Frank Waddell Bringhurst Pharos Phasor

Powerful unaffiliated and Taft gains in Chicago registration

Close observers say registration in recent days favors Taft with Chicago showing a surge in Republican totals and Democrats down. Analysts expect Illinois trends to inform national outlook and anticipate similar shifts in other states including Maryland where Democratic strength appears challenged by new registration patterns.

Political ticket headlines with state officers and officials

The document lists ballot choices for national and state offices including President Taft and Vice President Sherman, Governors Watson and Goodwine, and state officials such as Secretary of State Sims Auditor Billheimer Treasurer Hadley Attorney General Bingham Supreme Court Reporter Self Superintendent Turnan State Statistician Peetz and judges Myers G. Myers. Local positions in Eel Township include Trustee I Watkins and Assessor John W. Markley.

H. Taft James Aman Watson Fremont E. Good Fred A. Sims John’ C. Billheimer Oscar Hadley James Bingham Supreme Court George W. Self Lawrence 12 Turnan J. L. Peetz Quincy A Myers Appellate Court David Myers Eleventh District Chas. H. Good

Unaffiliated vote grows swing power in Maryland elections

The article argues that unaffiliated and independent voters are expanding as a swing force in Maryland and across states. It notes rising rolls, shifting majorities, and that voters now focus on current issues and leaders rather than historic party loyalties.

Maryland Thomas Jefferson Alexander Hamilton George Washington John Quincy Adams William H. Taft William Jennings Bryan

Will Logansport Land Auto Factory Decide Fate

Citizens face a vital choice in the coming days on whether Logansport will establish an automobile factory. The decision will mark the city’s forward momentum or a drift toward inertness, contrasting with nearby booming communities.

Local factory loan appeal aims to bring major plant to Logansport

The editorial praises a proposed loan to secure a new factory for Logansport. It notes demand exceeds present capacity, commissioners have vetted the company, and top local banks will hold the loan until compliance. Leaders are urged to complete funding to attract the factory and benefit the city.

Bradstreet Dun Logansport

Taft Club Forms in Indianapolis To Rally Rail Workers

A railway workers Taft club forms in Indianapolis with about 2,000 members led by George W. Hardesty and Charles W. Crowe. Noon meetings will be held at rail shops and round houses as Panhandle line workers show support for Taft citing wage gains, safety laws, and Republican treasury and immigration appointments.

George W. Hardesty Big Four Charles W. Crowe Panhandle Taft Roosevelt Knapp Interstate Commerce Commission Neal Bureau of Commerce and Labor Republican Party E. E. Clark Frank P. Sargent W. H. Tat

Justice Reid Acts In Peace Bond Case Over Syracuse Street Dispute

In Vandalia, Mrs Carrie Beerbower sued Tete Nave to force a peace bond after a reported threat of a duel over a quarrel. Nave delayed drawing a revolver, then returned with it, but Justice Reid ruled there was insufficient evidence to require Nave to post bond, noting the feud could be avoided without such restraint.

Tete Nave Syracuse Street Nate Beerbower Nave Reid

Messenger call box shown to courthouse janitor

Janitor Winegardner in the courthouse discovered the messenger call box in the auditor's office. He conducted a practical demonstration revealing the device’s utility. Two messenger boys from the Western Union office were summoned after his frantic appeal for help.

Winegardner

Crushed by Timber While Assisting in Crib Raising

George Kauffman 58 died after a timber collapsed during crib raising at his brother in law Conrad Ampthauer’s farm in Washington township. A 12 by 12 inch timber crushed his skull as he pushed a pole. doctors arrived too late. He is survived by a wife and two children.

Conrad Ampthauer Mr. Kauffman G. D. Miller Campbell Walton Kauffman Miller Levi Weaver Panhandle Onward

Gas Lines Remain on Farms After Supreme Court Ruling

The Indiana Supreme Court rules that a natural gas company may not remove its pipelines from farm property under lease under certain conditions. The Tipton Light Heat and Power company fought to dig up lines but lost after battles in Tipton. Farmers may still use wells on leased lands for domestic gas, provided the original contract remains unbroken.

Supreme Court Tipton County Tipton Light, Heat & Power Company Tipton Madison

Automobile Wrecked by a Street Car on Broadway

A west bound Broadway street car struck the Newton Bridge automobile on West Broadway yesterday tossing Mr Bridge and his family from the vehicle. They escaped with only slight injuries. Motorman Bennett and Conductor Lytle operated the street car. The crash halted the car as soon as possible. The incident echoed a prior accident at Walon last summer involving the Weaver family.

Broadway Street Newton Bridge West Broadway

Two Wills Probated in Cass County Estate Noted

The circuit court probated the thril l of the late Edward Dunn yesterday. He left an estate valued at 30 000 dollars with 1300 acres of Cass county land. His two sons Arthur and Herbert A. are the sole beneficiaries and executors. The will of Merci Axtell, late of Walton, was probated yesterday by Ernie.

Edward Dunn Cass County Arthur Herbert A Merci ‘Axtell Walton Ernie Esterday

Cigarette Law Declared Constitutional in Indiana

Indiana court upholds a cigarette regulation as constitutional, rejecting challenges by local retailers. The ruling affirms the state’s coffins nail law as valid, with Loganport and surrounding communities affected.

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