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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
4
Opinion piece argues that electing Bryan would empower a dangerous president capable of harming business interests. It contends rivals claim the senate and house would curb him, but warns the claim is false and dangerous, reflecting fears of Bryan’s unfitness and potential for harm.
The piece extols William H. Taft as a trusted judge and nation’s shield while asserting Taft would govern by duty, not business interests. It claims Bryan cannot be plausibly supported against Taft and describes Taft as a noble leader in a global context.
Norman E. Mack Bryan's campaign chairman portrays New York New Jersey and Rhode Island as Democratic and calls western reports equally encouraging. He omits Alabama and Texas suggesting doubt about them, implying he predicts a broad victory with ballots from multiple regions.
The ad argues that most stomach misery stems from undigested food fermentation and promises quick relief by taking Pape’s Diapepsin. It details symptoms like heartburn belching and fullness and urges readers to prove their stomachs can digest food normally after a meal with the product.
Two election board members from the Democratic and Republican parties supervise the printing of county ballots at Longwell & Cummins. Printing runs from 11 yesterday to midnight with resumes at 7 am to finish all ballots. Ballots will be watched before delivery to precinct boards next Monday to deter floaters and forged initials.
William S. Campbell deeded a 114 acre farm in Jackson township to his sister Mrs. Mary Ross to settle a pending suit over ownership. The dispute arose from alienation of the affections claims by a former Mrs. Ross, who alleged her husband sought the land. Campbell cited the husband’s involvement as the reason for the transfer.
Rev. B. F. Watts of the Church of God on the South Side underwent surgery to remove two tumors from his left ear. The operation was performed by Dr. J. F. Noland and he is progressing well.
Rose Parker files for divorce from Benjamin Parker and requests custody of their ten year old child. Married in 1897, they separated in 1902. Rose has lived at Lake Cicott since. Arthur Matthews is attorney for the plaintiff.
Republican candidate Dr. Charles Good visited the city yesterday meeting supporters at Onward. He has covered the district broadly and spoken in nearly every precinct. A speech is planned for Twelve Mile this evening.
Uncle Allan, a 90 year old former slave and longtime Panhandle station newsman of 24 years, has been missing two days. He is a familiar, beloved figure to railroad workers and travelers, known for selling papers and narrowly avoiding trains. Rescue efforts continue as locals worry for his safety.
An article notes that natural forces are causing bare arms to grow hair as a protective coat. It argues this shift may end the current fashion among Loganport women who favor short sleeves and summer tanning.
The angler Dr Barnfield gains fame for catching the season’s largest bass from Eel river, over four percent pounds, and for a two hour haul on the Wabash pulling fourteen bass, the heaviest at 213 pounds with all others at least one pound.
Sheriff Stanley urges all elected sheriffs to come in early to receive their certificates of appointment. He warns that waiting till the last day could cause a late night rush to qualify everyone.
P C Windle of Chicago urged independence party support in a Loganport speech. He charged trusts own the Democratic Party, praised Judge Landis for clamping down on big firms, and argued Bryan would fail against Taft and the trusts. He cited Hearst and noted the independence candidate J M Zion accompanied him.
Fredericka Potthoff transfers part of lot 69 in John Tipton's 1st addition to Alice Trump for 900 dollars. Charles N. Graffis sells lot 113 and part of 112 to Martha J. Graffis. W. P. West Logan on Linden avenue between Elm and Vine. Louis J. Smith and spouse sell lot 20 in Harvey Heth's addition at Wilkinson Street and Linden Avenue for 1500 dollars. M Kistler and spouse sell lot 8 in Pottowattomie Point for 800 dollars. Benjamin F. Tilley and spouse sell 77 acres in section 35 Harrison township to Charles E. Rice.
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