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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
4
The Pharos reports John Mitchell but notes a prior signature dispute over his support of Brian for national leadership. The paper accuses others of forging Mitchells name and insists the attribution is false or misrepresented despite claims.
Cardinal Gibbons, head of the Catholic Church in America, declares strong convictions on local option. He argues prohibition in great cities is unworkable and favors high license with strict saloon supervision, while supporting local option for all other communities with county unit voting in elections.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a report about a campaign tactic to discredit Republican gubernatorial candidate Deiis E Watson, exposing a scheme linked to Anderson and an An nian figure. The readable fragment implies a peculiar exposure of the tactic.
An apparent attempt to circulate a slanderous document against James E. Watson surfaced in Elwood and Anderson in 1908. The signed petition claimed funds to publish charges by brewing interests led by Elwood saloon keepers and brewery reps, aimed at influencing the election.
Last week the electric light department and waterworks turned over 3 47.08 in collections to the city treasurer. H A Brown paid 3 307.97 and John C Sullivan 639.11 as water plant collections. The board of works approved a flooring claim for the Third Street bridge totaling 1489.97, noting the flooring should last twenty years. Two small bridges near the water works plant will receive similar flooring at a cost of 306.33.
W E Moser and T A Franklin surveyed the Frankfort to Logansport route after returning from Washington and Carroll County votes on subsidies. Franklin, Toledo and Western official, eyes active management and financial stake. Burlington merchants show strong subsidy support. Engineer Joseph Vernon considered to lead construction with Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction experience.
Mrs. Coleman of Dunkirk, shot in the hand by her husband two weeks ago, went to police to register a complaint that Ed Jones pointed a revolver at her. She demanded his arrest, stating her husband had fired and she did not remain passive.
Local Democrats plan to hear W. J. Bryan in Peru Saturday, the last campaign stop. His train from the south on the D. C. & L. reaches at 1:30 and he stays about 30 minutes. A Marion stop is brief with no Panhandle rates listed. A large audience is anticipated in Peru.
Trapping experience from Phillip and Henry Brackney in Logansport cites mink hides at 4 to 6 dollars and muskrat hides about 25 cents. They discuss market strength, trap purchases, and methods to secure captured animals including muskrat drowning and coon lures, noting Logansport as a prime Indiana market.
General Weaver, touring with the Kern party through Bluffton, faced an old loan from banker Uncle John Studebaker tied to the 1870s Greenback campaign. Studebaker had advanced about $1,000 for expenses and held a note. Weaver’s reply to cancel the note with $25 or renewal was sent via letter, and the outcome was deemed satisfactory.
The Indiana monument to Kenesaw Mountain and other battles will be unveiled in late November. An excursion to Andersonville Georgia is planned for November 26 to aid attending veterans. Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis was born to Mary A Ladis in this city and named after the battle. Veterans who fought will supervise the unveiling.
George Burkhart made a speech near Kokomo last night and is billed for an address at New Waverly tonight. After that he will speak Saturday and Monday under the direction of the state committee at several points in Indiana.
An American visiting Paris learned a secret for clear complexions used by Parisian women. A simple at home wash with Eppotone Rose Water and Cologne Spirits is prepared in a pint of hot water cooled and strained then mixed. The recipe promises a delightful harmless daily facial preparation suitable for tender skins.
County commissioners and Clinton county officials met yesterday on the Desich road between Deer Creek township and Clinton county to discuss acceptance of the road.
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