Mistah Johnsing ejected from Decatur amid race tensions
A Black man from Wren visited Decatur for trading Saturday and was chased out by about twenty five locals. City officials arrested William Foreman, who was fined for assault and battery. Mayor Coffee defended equal protection under law and condemned discrimination, noting the law applies equally to all citizens regardless of color.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mistah Johnsing
Decatur
Wren
Johnson
William Foreman
Ralph Knoff
A. E. Rose
Mayor Coffee
Foreman
Election Ordered on Gravel Roads in Jackson Township
County commissioners met in special session to decide a petition by fifty residents to hold an election on graveling fifteen township roads. Two sides argued over cost limits and fairness to taxpayers, but the chair voted to order the election as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Dailey, Simmons & Dailey
W. H. Eichhorn
Eichhorn
Board of Commissioners
Hawkins Riots Victim Believed Wounded Man From Evansville
In a list of killed and wounded from the Bryansyirire riots, Calvin Hawkins is named. He was shot in the abdomen and feared dead, with a broken arm and a finger shot off. A query to Evansville confirmed Hawkins has lived there about six months and is expected to recover.
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Bryansyirire
Calvin Hawkins
Evansville
Hawkins
Banner offers dollars off purchases on mail boxes
The notice encourages delaying purchases of mail boxes. It promises a banner deal of one dollar off each purchase and praises the product as a splendid box. It notes new routes won’t start soon, so there is no rush to buy now.
New Club Organizes Amid Indiana Hay Fever Sufferers
Indiana hay fever clubs gather yearly at Petoskey Michigan for reunions. Notable members include Elmer Stoner Greenfield Judge Roby appellate court Judge Dailey Bluffton and Federal Judge A B Anderson. Stoner notes hay fever peaks August 12 with six weeks in Petoskey and his wife says it doubles as a vacation.
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Indiana
Petoskey
Michigan
Elmer Stoner
Greenfield
Roby
Appellate Court
Dailey
Bluffton
A. B. Anderson
Stoner
Sheriff and posse search Paxson home for murder suspect
Sheriff Johnson with Marshal Stevens and deputies from Portland searched Mahlon Paxson’s home late at night for David Paxson who had been sought for murder. The house barns and outbuildings were checked but no trace found and authorities believe the suspect may have escaped.
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Johnson
Marshal Stevens
Sheri Andrews
Arthur
Portland
Mahlon Paxson
David Paxson
Hot Weather Sparks Town Brawl At Seabold Barn
In a heated evening sparked by alcohol Ed Randall Manson Reiff and Charles Stout clashed around Sherman Stanton's saloon Seabold barn and the court house plaza. Stout threw objects, Randall pursued with a gun threat and a brick was used. All three were fined one dollar and costs nine fifty five after pleading guilty.
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Seabold Barn
Court House Plaza
Ed ‘Randall
Manson Reiff
Charles Stout
Sherman Stanton
Stout
Ranall
Seabold
Randall
Walmer & Engeler
Mason Reiff
Charley
Reiff
John
Clarence
South Main Street
Johnson's Dye Works
McAfee
Johnson
Walbert
Mort
Reid
Marshal Crosbie
Mack
Advertising the Excur sion to Walbridge Park
An annual union Sunday School excursion departs here early July sixteen for Walbridge Park near Toledo Ohio. Toledo city park grounds feature an old mill ferris wheel scenic railway a zoological garden boating bathing on the Maumee river and a steam launch with small fee. Park gate cars run every three minutes into Toledo. The committee plans thorough advertising and high effort to ensure a large turnout.
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Union
Walbridge Park
Toledo
Ohio
Maumee
Frank Patry Denied Saloon License At Keystone
Frank Patry was refused a saloon license at Keystone after a remonstrance circulated with over one hundred fifty names. He threatened appeals and a state law club house plan claiming to make everyone a member, while attorneys warned of legal difficulties and possible contradicting laws if he proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Patry
Keystone
Patry
Probable Change of Time for Clover Leaf Trains
The Marion News-Tribune reports Clover Leaf management may enact a new time card soon. Proposals include rerouting trains 1 and 2 from Frankfort to Cayuga via Toledo and keeping trains 3 to 6 as is, while shifting trains 7 and 8 from Cayuga to St Louis to run Ramsey to St Louis. Two new trains 9 and 10 would run Decatur Indiana to Charleston. The transportation department supports most changes except terminal at Charleston vs Ramsey.
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Clover Leaf
Frankfort
Cayuga
Toledo
St. Louia
St. Louis
Ramsey
Decatur
Ind
Charleston
Transportation Department
Marion News-Tribune
Indiana State Fair announces 1903 premium list and events
The Indiana State Fair, to be held in Indianapolis September 14 through 18, releases its premium list praised as the best yet by the State Board of Agriculture. Sousa and his band will perform September 16 and 17 at the fairgrounds and Tomlinson Hall, with other attractions planned. Race program improvements and entry forms are available by writing Chas Pawning, secretary, State House, Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Lst
State Board of Agriculture
Sousa
Tomlinson Hall
Date Set for August 12 Election on Jackson Township Roads
County Commissioners adjourned July session after setting August 12 as the election date to vote on about fifteen roads in Jackson township. Grievances due in ten days, then twenty one days for notice. harvest time and work at home cited. Licenses granted and denied for saloon, school for feeble minded youth entry allowed, and orphanage supplies contract approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Township
Ed Shoemaker
Frank Patry
John Haas
J. P. Green
Harness theft at East Perry street barn alarms agents
Will Engeler and Myers and Klop fenstine hunt a harness thief after barn thefts. Several harness pieces including bridles lines and collars vanished from the barn behind the Myers and Hipptenstite houses on East Perry Street. No clues found and recovery unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will
Reorganized K of P Band to Begin Rehearsals
The K of P band is reorganized after dissension and will start rehearsals immediately. New music will be ordered and the group, now fourteen members strong, plans to meet at the K of P hall with Frank Ramirez and Ed Estabrook among the clarinetists and Hal Sawyer on trombone, signaling a complete revival of town band activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of P
K. of P. Band
P. Hall
Frank Ramirez
Ed Estabrook
Elmer Kline
Hugh’. Miller
Roy DeHaven
Altes
Huplana Will Dailey
Has He Left Town In The Baumgardner Case
The erstwhile restaurant keeper Charley Baumgardner sold his business to Charles Robison on Saturday and has since faced a flood of creditors. Rumors say he left town at six thirteen last evening to hide his address, though one eyewitness recalls seeing him this morning. The buyer reportedly did not pay for the restaurant, and Charley may yet appear to explain the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Baumgardner
Charley
Charles Robison
Indianapolis Traction Car Crash Leaves Man With Injuries
A letter from Charles DeLacour of Indianapolis reports a July 4 accident on a traction line car traveling about 35 mph. He sustained a loosened rib and bruises, and jokes about a broken promise due to his being laid up. He plans to return to the city soon to continue the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles DeLacour
Indianapolis
DeLacour
Bia
Two New Court Filings Raise Change of Venue Cases
Two new circuit court cases were filed this afternoon on a change of venue from Blackford county. Christian Spiedle sues Aaron E. Buckles et al. on a note, and Elmer Storms sues the Stevens Company on a lease and for appointment of a receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackford County
Christian Spiedle
Aaron EB. Buckles
Elmer Storms
The
Stevans of. Company
Rural free delivery routes to be allotted by state
Postmaster General Payne orders rural free delivery routes assigned to states rather than congressional districts. President Roosevelt approves. The reform aims to extend service without favoritism, ensuring equal access for all communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Payne
Roosevelt
Pew
Contract Let For County Infirmary Dry Goods Bid
This afternoon bids for the county infirmary and home contract were received. Barr secured the contract for the dry goods at both locations.
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Barr
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Will Engeler
Myers & Klopfenstine
East Perry
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