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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher swears the Tribune’s circulation for September 1908 as shown in the attached table. Notary E V Hillhouse attested sworn this October 3, 1908 in Cass County Indiana. Commission expiration August 28.
A front in Cass County outlines a political battle over saloons and local option law. It argues that electing Marshall or Watson won’t immediately change the law, since repeal requires the legislature and a statewide vote. Voters are urged to focus on genuine positions rather than rumors.
The visit of W. H. Taft through Indiana is sure to arouse great enthusiasm. Although Logansport is not on his itinerary a large Cass county crowd will hear him in Marion via a special train. Taft has gained respect through a personal campaign and his strong statements on national issues have impressed many opponents. He has faced all questions directly with no evasion.
Thomas R. Marshall will explain his attitude on the local option when he speaks here on Monday. The statement indicates his forthcoming address will clarify his position amid ongoing public debate.
In a defense of public works, the piece lauds irrigation as a paramount national effort extending to sixteen states. It argues Republican policy has advanced land development, forest, mine, and water resources, and warns that a Taft victory ensures continued federal projects against Bryan’s platform, urging voters to support progress through reelection.
A New York Typographic union member urged the unemployed to back Taft and Republican policy to spur business and create jobs. He claimed orders to manufacturers would favor Taft winning and that Bryan would bring more unemployment, arguing employment follows the election of Taft and Sherman.
Lodges A called meeting of Cass En campment No 119 1 C F with Chief Patriarch and scribe Charles Brooks C P and George R Jackson. Cheveliers Canton Logansport No 15 P M 1 C O F ordered to Armory in fatigue uniform for special meeting. By order F J Berndt Capt Charity Div No 4 G L A. B of L EB to meet this afternoon in Ben Hur hall with business to conduct.
Will entertain a bridge party Friday afternoon. Candidates to be initiated by Deutscher Werin tomorrow evening. Double Six Pedro members met at Mrs. Ollie Lawler's home. Lady Macabees card social Friday afternoon. Dance invitations issued for October 27 at Siebener hall. Hand in Hand Circle meets at 2:30 at Mrs. Suter’s home. birthday anniversaries noted. Delegates leave for Greentown to attend district missionary convention. Eastern Star fifty two members go to Delphi. Woodmen Circle charter tonight at Ben Hur hall. Twins Mary and Russell Henry host birthday party west of Young America. Paragon Quartet formed. Ruth Veal hosts farewell for Miller sisters.
Miss Miarie Gruwell of Logansport visits J. B. Runkle and family. Mrs. Wellington Gaby visits Mexico. Mrs. Ella Henry and sons visit Wheeling. Mrs. Charles Beckley and Mrs. Henry Lutes visit Elden Kistler family. Local theater attendance and dredge news. Fire near Will Kramer's meadow alarmed residents. Car purchase by George Hendee. Real estate trades by Henry D. Vance near Star City. Funeral of John Jenkins in Star City M E church. Prohibition rally at Coonville school house. Longfellow program planned at school. Updates from Logansport and Star City residents.
Postal officials report a shift from single line city and state addresses to separate lines. Typists prefer one line, while pen writers favor two lines. Dead letters division notes cards show the two line form, and the change aims to ease letter distribution by clerks.
The Cass County Medical Society met in the high school physics lab to hear Dr Troutman address members. About twenty local physicians will attend tonight’s semiannual Eleventh Consular District gathering at Wabash. They hope Dr Good’s congress candidacy will advance a national board of health.
Illinois Central stockholders authorize electrification of all city tracks with steam to electric power and direct rapid progress. John G. Shedd elected to board to fill vacancy created by J D W Cutting retirement. other directors re-elected.
An unknown rider drove a large bay horse down College Hill yesterday afternoon causing excitement. The horse bolted past a woman at bat who held on to the saddle until helpers stopped the animal. No damage was reported.
Report from Wabash of a skeletal find in a storm water sewer. An eight month old child’s body was discovered by a street commissioner during repairs. The head was missing and the remains showed signs of murder and disposal in the sewer.
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