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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the September 1908 circulation matches the table. Notary E V Lithhouse attests the oath on October 2 1908 with commission expiry August 25 1909.
In a debate on state finances Thomas R. Marshall accuses Republican governance of extravagance while Billheimer defends lower expenses. Auditor data show Democratic costs from 1891-95 and four-year totals through 1907, with Republican years processing far more revenue and more business licenses than Democratic years.
The piece argues voters should weigh national party platforms and the candidates' capabilities. It contrasts Taft with executive experience against Bryan who allegedly lacks a proven record, urging voters to judge based on what each would accomplish in the White House.
Letter from John E. Buell aboard the Atlantic fleet details a voyage from Honolulu to Auckland via equator crossing and a shipwide initiation. He notes British currency differences in New Zealand, winter weather, and crowds greeting the Kentucky, plus plans to visit Sidney Melbourne Albany Manila Japan and China before returning to New York and Michigan.
A Chicago paper will run a straw poll by handing out 140 cards at Fourth Street and Broadway this Saturday. Recipients will vote on president and governor. Straw polls often mislead as voters may not reflect true sentiment or may be biased by who distributes the cards. In 1896 Bryan carried many straw polls but lost Indiana by a large margin.
Judge Larry dissolved the temporary restraining order against Alvernius P. Watkins and Alexander Reed over a disputed Lincoln land coal shed project. The Panhandle railroad seeks a final hearing before Judge Wasson of Delphi after a venue change. Also denied was a new trial in Banks vs Wahling. Kistler divorce granted. Willard Winn named estate administrator with $7,000 bond. Martha E. Kauffman named administratrix with $1,000 bond.
Dr T F O Leary’s car struck a rock at Twelfth and Broadway yesterday forenoon snapping the axle. The wrecked vehicle lay until the afternoon when hauled to a garage. The axle was weakened previously and this is the second failure driving him to consider returning to horse and buggy after one more repair attempt.
Mrs. Ella Lintner and Henry Frederick wed at Justice Reid's home after her divorce from Charles Lintner. Divorce granted on charge of desertion with decree issued at 11 o'clock and license issued within an hour.
Cornelius Coughlin thirteen year old son of Mrs. Coughlin of 114 Helm Street was attacked by lockjaw this morning after being struck with a chain at the Routh packing plant earlier in September. Serum is being used and while he has had only one attack so far there is some hope for recovery.
Joseph Dague, former local newspaper man, is in the city as a guest of friends and will stay until after the election. He has never failed to cast a straight Republican ticket, often traveling to Logansport to perform this duty.
Dr Hill An officer elected as vice president of the District Medical Society during a Wabash meeting. Dr John Spooner of Peru chosen as president.
Co. M Schreck reported a giant potato weighing more than two pounds at Ford Crossing. The tuber, an early rose variety, was delivered to the Tribune office.
The second team from the local high school faces Winamac high school in a practice game while the first team meets Oakwood high school of Lafayette at Spencer Park at 2 30. Cars will run to the park for spectators. Captain Hale predicts a victory by at least Ace points after a long practice session with secret signals.
Mrs Claricy Duff aged ninety a lifelong Cass county resident died at her daughter Mildred Hildebrands home in Jefferson township Friday of heart trouble. She had been ill but was in usual health that morning. Coroner Miller called to the Hilderbrand home declared the death natural and the remains will be moved to Delphi for burial with funeral arrangements pending.
In Warsaw Indiana a broken trolley wire near Milford Leesburg halted a Winona interurban. Motorman J L Hale escaped injury and used his suspenders to lift and transfer the live wire to a pole, enabling the car to reach Warsaw. The end remained grounded and service was interrupted.
The printing of the acts from the special session of the legislature has begun and the State printing board will have them ready for distribution soon.
Governor J Frank Hanly will visit the city in one week from Sunday under Anti Saloon League auspices to urge temperance and support for the local option law He will pay his own expenses and will not deliver a political speech nor speak for the party He will appear at the Elks hall in the afternoon with timing to be set next week.
Article notes rising kidney disease cases and claims rheumatism is a symptom of kidney trouble due to uric acid buildup. It advises a urine test, warns of varied symptoms, and recommends a home remedy using Compound Karyon, Dandelion extract, and Sarsaparilla with tea spoon doses after meals and at night.
Samuel G. Stettiner transfers a 14 inch lot on Broadway between Fifth and Sixth streets to Corinna M. Wise for 25 000 dollars. Dora B. Ridenauser conveys to Major A. and Emma L. Cline parts of lots 6 and 7 in Dyke Man's Fourth Addition, city, for 2 250 dollars. William W. Howard transfers Lot 92 in the original Lincoln plat to Cleo J. Howard.
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