19 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Logansport Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
1
A heated exchange surfaces as Cannon Bitter responds to Londworth in a renewed term causing renewed agitation. The dispute centers on political positions and public statements sparking fresh controversy among local actors.
In Danville New London Aug 18 Joseph G Cannon vows to enter the caucus as a candidate for speaker of the house despite Longworth opposition. He asks only that caucus voters abide by their votes. he will do likewise and rejects personal pledges for re election.
Charles Tucker, a fireman for the C. C. I. railroad at Peru, is dying at his home near Seven Mile due to a ruptured heart vessel caused by his work. Dr. Miller attends, with little chance of recovery as internal bleeding spreads and blinds him in one eye. his father died last year in a separate rural accident.
Wright aviator Johnstone crashed into a car during an aviation meet in Asbury Park. Archie Hoxsey halted a two thousand foot ascent to aid balloonist Jimmie Sleming whose parachute failed. balloon drifted to earth miles from the field. Brookins flew briefly as Wilbur Wright commented on the incidents.
City gears up for a larger fire force with a new hook and ladder truck and eight additional men. Upgraded equipment includes helmets and respirators, with salaries to be equalized to the police. Mayor Fickle promotes inspections to raise department efficiency.
Deputy Sheriff James H. Reiske shot and killed Samuel Morgan during a disturbance after a picnic at Horse Shoe Lake. Morgan, a witness to an altercation, was arrested and killed as friends tried to remove him. the officer escaped after the shooting.
Farmers east of Corydon Indiana rebel against tolls on the ancient Corydon to New Albany pike. Marshals cleared streets near the toll gate as toll gatekeepers stood firm. Pike owners filed suits against several passers by who refused payment, warning of possible trouble at Harrison County fair opening August 29.
Turin, Aug. 18. King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena show strong resolve as cholera spreads in the south. The king plans to keep informed and may join his people in danger rather than attend Montenegro festivities. The queen vows to share risks, while the pope urges bishops to help quell the scourge.
AP reports grave cholera outbreak in Bari Delle Puglia Italy with Trani heavily infected and forty four deaths. Decrees ban fairs processions feasts and public meetings as death rate remains very high and victims die within hours.
The court case involving Sesser and Stee is highlighted as a pending matter with dispute over hand delivered documents and procedural hurdles. Key figures are named as parties with no resolution yet and a date for a hearing is noted.
A court hearing centers on claims that contracts held are bona fide. The attorney asserts legitimacy while denying bribe offers, admitting others showed interest alongside him in lawful contract negotiations.
Sulphur Oklahoma hearing reveals J F McMurray denying offering bribe through Jake L Hannon to Senator Gore to influence his opposition to contracts. McMurray confirms contracts worth 30 million dollars on ten percent fee with Chickasaw and Choctaw lands and outlines his prior counsel and partners.
In Kenton Ohio on August 18 a four year old girl died when a car struck a truck and overturned. Mrs Thedore Lewis was killed and Mrs Clarence Manley suffered a broken arm while Mrs Charles Johnson and the chauffeur escaped unharmed. Lewis the driver disappeared.
Henry Tucker undertaker and Maj William DeHart dentist were dragged beneath a startled horse when a broken bolt on the buggy shafts caused the carriage to plunge onto the curb and sidewalk near Fifth and Broadway in front of the Midway restaurant. Both suffered minor cuts and bruises but escaped serious injury.
A Linden car was blown from its trucks near Columbus. Guards fired into darkness. no injuries. Columbus Federation of Labor offers 100 reward for John F Brady, accused of shooting a woman and child. 500 more for conviction. Harmon's efforts to settle stall. Union open to compromise. company refuses. Mayor Marshall boosts plain clothes police presence.
The fragment notes a political alignment near a road project called Mod Road. It mentions close friends and efforts to protect or keep a political stance while avoiding factual details. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear events, dates, or named entities.
Deeply troubled by admin policies, Roosevelt allies discuss limiting Taft's influence. A note cites talks with Taft about a possible split and a faction at odds with the administration. The outcome could affect the fall campaign and Roosevelt's role.
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