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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR notes show a political item referencing a general race for Republicans and related reporting. The readable phrases imply coverage of party gains or vote patterns with mention of a Republican context and public reporting.
The published list details contributions to the democratic campaign fund in New York. Names and amounts appear for various donors, reflecting the fundraising activity and party support during the period. The item notes the civic context and the fund’s role in campaign financing.
A scanned political slate lists candidates and offices including Secretary of State Fred A. Sims Auditor John C. Billhsimer Treasurer Oscar Hadley Attorney General James Bingham Reporter Supreme Court George W. Self Superintendent Public Instruction Lawrence Ja Turnan War State Statistician J L Peetz Judge Supreme Court Quincy A Myers Judge Appellate Court David Myers Congressman Eleventh District Chas H Good Prosecutor Oscar B Conant Joint Representative A B Sibert Representative James Deleplane Clerk Treasurer George W Cogley Sheriff J S Mellinger Coroner M B Stewart Surveyor Harry Bell Commissioner First District Alfred M Dill Commissioner Third District Oliver M Harness Trustee N O Watkins Assessor Hel Township John W Markley Envelopes sold at profit of five sixths of a cent each.
In Jefferson township and Bethlehem township, court activity and campaign stops unfold tonight. Attorney Campbell and Burge will speak at the Calloway school house and Judge Gamble at Walnut Grove school house as candidates on the county ticket tour Young America for speeches.
Edgar F. Metzger of The Logansport Daily Tribune certifies the September 1908 circulation as shown in the table. The affidavit was sworn before Notary E. V. Hillhouse on October 3, 1968. My commission expires August 28, 1912.
The piece argues that William Jennings Bryan’s militant stance on free silver remains unchanged since 1896 and 1900 speeches. It portrays him as sincerely devoted to ending the gold standard and continuing his political campaign for silver parity.
The text argues that if placed as president during a crisis, he would refuse to uphold gold silver parity. It claims he would seize a chance to dismantle the monetary system he has opposed, letting the gold standard fail and paving the way for free silver and financial chaos.
In a October 6 1900 speech at Elnora Indiana William Jennings Bryan urged support for free coinage at 16 to 1. He cited Solomon to warn the wise to return home and the foolish to face punishment. The writer notes reactions after the November election.
A fragmented sentence mentions Mr. Bryan and a Flemish phrase for automobile, implying a harsh political contest. The text reads as a metaphorical line about heavy impact and public reception during vote counting. No concrete events or dates are provided.
Editorial notes that Bryan should pursue compelling issues to advance politically, suggesting his current popularity could grow with distinct policy platforms. The comment emphasizes the link between campaign themes and broader electoral appeal.
Lawrence Fort of Marion starts a small printing office in the Charles Brandenstein buggy and harness shop window. He operates an automatic self feeding press that prints name cards rapidly. Fort arrived in the city at noon yesterday and reported good business started last evening.
The post office department reveals rural carriers profited from stamped envelopes, earning about 50 000 annually. Carriers sold envelopes at up to three cents, skimming fractions of a cent per sale. With 0 000 routes, the loss could reach 48 000 yearly, now halted by a new monthly accounting order.
The local high school team cancels Saturdays game with Huntington upsetting fans. Coach Coleman delays two home games to protect players and finances and plans hard practice for the Lafayette match on Oct. 24 as the team eyes the state high school championship. No other games are set except Galveston on Oct. 31.
County Chairman Guthrie released a schedule of Democratic speeches across the state. Speakers include B. C. Jenkines and Thomas Bradfield at Deacon's Corner Deer Creek October 20. Mike Fansler at Cross Roads Tipton Township October 21. J. C. Jenkines and J. C. Nelson Lucerne October 22. J. H. Neff and George Rauch Clymers October 23. D. D. Fickle Galloway Schoolhouse Jefferson October 24.
Jacob Dunn's Indian book True Indian Stories is published with Chief Godfroy of Peru canvassing for its sale. Godfroy aided the author materially in preparing the book, which is described as containing valuable information in the little volume.
Farmers in Pulaski and Starke counties and southwestern Laporte report about 1,500 horses lost since last summer to a mysterious illness. Affected animals droop and die, with some survivors crippled by infected livers and tiny worms in organs. Mules seem unaffected, prompting buyers from Kentucky to supply alternate stock.
Rev. A. A. Mainwaring of the Baptist church attends the seventy sixth annual Indiana Baptist association convention in Fort Wayne. Sessions run through the week with Wednesday featuring a Chicago University graduates banquet. Yesterday marked state day with hundreds of Baptists present and the Baptist women's board meeting held in the church.
Local merchants raised a half million to attract new industries. Six plants are ready to run and, when fully operational, 4000 workers will be employed. The move followed losses from natural gas shortages and is cited as a model for Logansport.
County officials complain they cannot obtain stationery and blank books from the Teachers' Journal Co. of Marion, the firm holding the county contract. Requisitions have waited ninety days as officials write repeatedly and still receive no supplies, leaving officers to improvise with on hand materials.
Four of six county depository banks filed their September interest reports. Logansport State Bank pays $33.73 Farmers and Merchants $2.39 City National $37.68 Logansport Loan and Trust Co $32.29 total $106.00. Two banks have not yet filed.
Detroit guest B C Robbins visited J T Elliot. Herman Jenkines resigns from Hendricks printery. Marion guest W H Magee stayed with Earl and Mrs Stewart. Fort Wayne visitor M W Fay met County Clerk Harry Elliot. Mrs Earl Johnson and Katherine North Manchester visit due to Mrs Burgman illness. Eastend grocer John Simmons sidelined by a sore foot from an old accident. Rev F M Huckleberry of Seymour, former city Baptist pastor, moderates Baptist convention in Ft Wayne. Walter Jenkins returns from Lawrenceburg and resumes schooling after health issues. Judge W Harlan presiding over county matters.
Orlando Lutes son of W. D. Lutes and his wife suffered severe injuries after a locomotive incident near Hammond last Friday. He dismounted to fetch a hat, failed to notice an approaching train on the other track, and was struck but survived with multiple broken ribs a broken collar bone a sprained ankle and bruises. The engineer halted the train promptly and Lutes is now recovering in hospital.
A horse owned by Al Routh, which had been tethered in front of a building, was not stolen. The animal remained safe as officials checked the scene and confirmed no theft occurred.
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