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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
5
Thomas Mitchell, a quarry worker in Kenneth, was arrested for leaving a boarding house unpaid. He admitted guilt and surrendered his watch and an order for wages to cover a $40 board bill plus about $11 in court costs. He promised to settle the balance to reclaim his watch from Mrs. Wissick.
A Republican district rally in Marion Indiana for the Eleventh congressional district featuring Taft as the presidential nominee addressing veterans from the Civil War and Spanish American wars. John L. Griffiths to speak at the Coliseum in the evening. planned rail and special train service with expectant attendance of at least 3000 veterans and souvenir Lincoln badges.
The second football team prepares to play the first team of Winnamac High School on Saturday at the local field. One week later they visit Royal Centre for a game with the Royal Centre High School. The first team faces Oakwood High School of West Lafayette on Saturday at Spencer Park in this city.
Mr and Mrs M H Welch of Melbourne avenue welcome a new baby boy. Mr and Mrs A E Small announce the birth of a fine pair of twin girls at 726 17th street.
The Third Street bridge across the Wabash River will be closed today and for a week. Pedestrians and vehicles must detour via Cicott Street bridge or cross elsewhere as Street Commissioner Truax begins replacing flooring on the bridge.
Ex-Congressman Fred Landis reports he cannot appear in Huntington on October 27. He has been assigned by the national committee to the Taft special train touring Indiana for three days later this week and will join the party in New York. A replacement with national renown will be secured.
Church ladies from the Christian Church and Broadway Presbyterian meet for afternoon programs. Vandalia Division 341 L A B of L E hosts social events at Claude Street. Out of town guests attend from Marion and Kokomo. Leyden Townsend wedding announced with Rochester lace. Lafayette picnic features Lange Steele Orchestra. Knights of Columbus Elite Orchestra dances draw large crowds. Card and sewing groups gather for friendly events with Harmony Court hosting an oyster supper and dance tonight.
Samuel Gompers visit to Wa bash drew union ire after a non union paper printed an advertisement bearing the union label. The ad shared the label from a Democratic paper, prompting the federation to seek action against the publisher for using the mark on a non union publication.
Rev J F Robinson delivered a forceful campaign speech at the west court room last night focusing on African American political and economic progress under the Republican Party. He assailed Democrats for denying rights and contrasted Bryan’s stance with Southern politics, noting strong turnout of both black and white attendees.
Special correspondence from Galveston reports a death in Florida, local visits such as Ocal Bowyer to Clara Bowyer and Miss Gale Lenno with Pauline Newer, and social calls by Mrs. A. W. Bowyer. The piece notes property sales, building plans, a farewell for Anderson Emerick, and a political talk by ex mayor A. B. Kirkpatrick on October 21 in the old Men's hall.
Property owners on Smead Street between Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets petition the board of works to raise the gutter which collects water after heavy rain and to build a brick crossing on the south side of Smead across Seventeenth Street. The petition was referred to the city engineer.
A Marshall club was organized at the Deacon school house last night with R C Jenkines and Thomas Bradfield giving addresses. Jenkines praised Bradfield for delivering a corker of a first attempt. The audience appeared pleased and invited both speakers to return. County Auditor Can aid Coun
Walton notes show Winter opening now on at Smith and Bostick's. Local interest highlights new stock and store activity for residents in the southern county.
Notices from Twelve Mile report the birth of a nine pound boy at J L Hardesty's residence. Mrs Sargent of Peru visits Twelve Mile. Ida Decker of Remington visits relatives here. George Swank of Leavenworth Kansas visits Twelve Mile. Mr and Mrs Ed Swank host Mr and Mrs Milo Sullivan for dinner. Mr Charles Lee and wife relocate to a new home in Denver Indiana after the election.
Four fishermen from near Burlington were hit by a Union Traction car crossing at Bunker Hill on Saturday afternoon. The wagon was struck amidships, but all four escaped with lives. one man Frank Bucker was severely injured, knocked unconscious and later taken home. The others suffered minor bruises as they rode home from a fishing trip.
Theaters feel campaign impact as audiences attend speeches and bands. managers hope the political fervor ends in two weeks and performances continue. Many companies stayed home due to activity and will tour again after the campaign ends.
Sidney GC Tapp was formally notified of his Liberal party nomination for president at Hills House in Chicago yesterday. He is noted as a novelty in this campaign with two Bills two Eugenes and two Thomases also running, adding a bit of variety to the field.
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