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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1908
Page
5
A ghostly con game resurfaces as strangers sell tailored suits by measure and signature. They lure buyers with samples and glossy talk, then bind contracts for costly garments. Collectors pressure victims to pay far above the article’s value, risking ruinous debt.
The Trade Palace announces a week long Anniversary Sale starting tomorrow with big bargains and new arrivals from Mr. Seybold. He purchased surplus stock at fractions of original values and prices are set accordingly to help customers save money.
Logansport High held in check offensively as Lafayette 28 to 0 wins. Baker Hiner Mehegan starred for Lafayette while Champe, hampered by a rib injury, played through pain for Logansport. The game featured strong Lafayette formations, several fumbles, and a 65 yard touchdown by Baker.
A U S government agricultural department project over a mile long in Indiana suffers delays as springs on Barnett hill force part of the road to be torn out and rebuilt. One week of work remains with potential for future similar roads in the county.
In Columbus Michigan defeated Ohio State 10 to 6 after a second half surge. A 53-yard fake run setup a Ranney 2-yard TD and Allderdice kicked the extra point. Yale routed Washington and Jefferson 38 to 0 at Yale Field with a notable forward pass and a 30-yard field goal by Wheaton.
In Philadelphia 6 to 6 the University of Pennsylvania and Carlisle Indian football teams battled to a draw before a record crowd of 26 000 at Franklin field. Illinois Academy drubs Champaign and then tops Tuscola high in the afternoon at Illinois field.
West Point cadets beat Colgate University 6 to 0 in a game at West Point. In the first half Underwood returned a punt to Colgate 35 yard line. Greble and Brown drove to the ten yard line and Brown scored around right end with Phil oon kicking the goal.
Northwestern fielded untried players and crushed Beloit 44 to 4 marking its return to football. The lineup showed promise as a potential challenge to Purdue and Illinois in upcoming games.
The contest in Lawrence Kansas was halted in mud and slush with the score Kansas 10 Washington eleven St Louis 0. Kansas led 10 points when play stopped and the game did not resume.
The report lists multiple college games with results across states and towns. Notable scores include Williams 40 over Massachusetts Agricultural 0, Cornell 9 over Vermont 0, Notre Dame 88 over Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago 0, and Des Moines Drake 10 over Grinnell 7.
Senator Beveridge will arrive at 11 40 and stay until 12 45 for a lengthy address in Logansport Indiana. The visit is well advertised and a large crowd is expected as he tours the state noted for eloquence and broad appeal.
Winamac 5 Logansport 0 in a rough afternoon battle on a muddy field. Espy was assaulted by Winamac’s captain after a disputed referee call. he was briefly ruled off, then allowed to return. Davis broke a hand. Winnerman injured a knee. Winamac to host a return game November 7. Logansport plays at Royal Center next Saturday.
Dr. O'Leary's automobile was wrecked at the Twelfth and Broadway corner on Friday. He reports the repair is complete and the machine runs well, praising the current model as the best on the market and plans to keep it until worn out.
Ralph Stevens of Wabash college spends Sunday with his parents on Eel River avenue and stops to call on Delta Tau brothers at Lafayette enroute home.
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