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Newspaper
Logansport Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
3
A home remedy guide suggests combining one pound sugar one half pint water and two fluid ounces LOGOS cough remedy to yield one pint of syrup free from opiates at low cost. It claims fifty cents worth of LOGOS makes one pint worth two to three dollars and urges readers to try it and buy LOGOS extracts at first class drug stores.
Indicted members of the path tub trust plan to ask clemency from the department of justice through their lawyers. A conference is set for tomorrow with both sides represented. Some counsel urge pleas of nolle contenders to avoid jail, but DOJ is said to reject any compromise. Attorney General Wickersham vows jail terms in future Sherman Act convictions, referencing the bath tub case.
Unofficial reports say the strike by 1250 machinists at the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern railway system is nearly over. The May 2 walkout ends with regained jobs and concessions on working conditions. striking foremen will return to the ranks.
An advertisement claims Binter Complexion Tablets cure pimples blackheads liver spots by addressing the blood. it promises a permanent cure and urges sending 10 cents for a large trial box from Binter Laboratory Chicago.
United States deputy marshals seized 6 200 cans of tomato paste weighing 124 000 pounds used by hotels and restaurants for tomato soup. A box car on the Pennsylvania railroad was raided and the paste will be destroyed tomorrow after inspectors found 500 000 000 unhealthy bacteria per cubic centimeter. The paste is reported to be made from dry pulp left after catsup production.
Rioters, mostly women and girls, marched to Hildebrand & Company in Chicago and shattered shop windows. Police arrived with wagon loads of officers after a riot call. Two men were arrested and many strikers were beaten before dispersal.
New Orleans December 29. Unofficial word says the government was defrauded of over a million dollars in import duties at New Orleans by false weights and improper grading of sugar. A federal grand jury has been probing sugar imports for two weeks and a report is due next week. Suit against certain refineries to recover unpaid duties is expected.
Conductors and trainmen on fifty railroads around Chicago gain a ten percent pay increase after a month of talks. The raise covers 75,000 members of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and the Order of Railway Conductors and costs railroads about $5 million annually. The raise takes effect this morning despite being signed late.
A writ issued by Justice Credit stopped W. Oppenheimer of 1406 Wright Street from moving his household goods within the city. The action appeared on a Wednesday night and involved an exchange demand.
The Elks fell to the People’s Store bowling team by seventeen pins last night. The Elks rolled 913 pins in the final game, part of a 2,544 total, while the People’s Store finished 2,561. Game scores were 864 767 913 for the Elks and 847 890 824 for the People’s Store.
George E. Beck, two years in charge of the county farm, filed his resignation with the board of county commissioners. The move takes effect in March and will be acted upon at next week’s meeting. Beck’s tenure saw the electric power and light line extended to the infirmary.
William F. Sheehan formally announces candidacy for the United States senate seat held by Chauncey M. Depew. Endorsed by leading Buffalo Democrats, he criticizes protective duties as driving up living costs and pledges to address the issue with broad patriotism if elected.
Anderson Indiana resident Charles Colchin, who previously quit a railroad clerical job after a deadly wreck on the Pennsylvania line in Hamilton Ohio, was killed today when he attempted to jump from a moving passenger train on the Big Four railroad while returning from a visit with his fiancée in Benton Harbor Michigan.
Dr Edward's Olive Tablets are promoted as a safe vegetable laxative and liver aid that replaces calomel. They claim to avoid unpleasant after effects, require no follow up salts or castor oil, and help with liver, constipation, bad breath, pimples, and headaches.
Purdue student Ralph Bishop and John Bishop entertained friends at their parents home on Twelfth and High streets. Harry Fidler elected captain for the Uniform Bank for a fifth year with new officers named. Women’s Progressive Club hosts a household economics day and officer election. Celestial and Kesling gatherings described with hosts across Logansport. A wedding at 1915 High Street, Logansport unites Har L Harrison and Helen J Lines. Charles R Morrow weds Della Scott. both to reside with bride’s parents briefly. Never marks 72nd birthday. Mental Culture Club meets with Jefferson Davis oration and a paper on reconstruction progress.
Marion Ohio reports William H. Baker aged 69 found dead in his home from an alleged morphine overdose. He had dreamed that two friends tried to enter his home but were kept out by his dog. The dog delayed entry while Baker died, then allowed two visitors to discover him.
J. W. Foy obtained an attachment against the wages of Forest McMillan, Vandalia yard brakeman, with Justice Reid issuing the writ. Foy claims McMillan owes $17.50 and plans to resign and leave the state. The case is set for next Monday.
Albany headlines state insurance chief Hotchkiss opposing license cancellation for the Knights of Pythias while urging a forthcoming legislature to pass a fraternal insurance regulation bill. He cites rising assessments and warns that without state action many societies risk receiverships and billions in losses within years.
A party meeting in Indianapolis outlines sending two special coaches of Indiana Democratic leaders to Washington next month to campaign for the election of Stokes Jackson as sergeant at arms in the House. John W Kern and other state officials will attend. invitations to many politicians will be sent. Governor Marshall supports Jackson. Also notes local visit of Roy Matthais and family to Linden Avenue residents Swigart.
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