Four storm fire ruins Logansport main business block
A blaze at 4 a.m. Saturday destroyed four stores town hall jail and gas regulator station in Walton near Logansport. The loss runs to 15000 with little insurance. Logansport gas supply was shut off for four hours and extended to Marion. In Muncie promoters of the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie rail line plan to extend through Gaston to Marion with a 15000 subsidy vote in Washington township if construction starts in October. President James Gore says work will begin on the Indiana & Ohio railway at Albany soon, with routes through Bluffton Camden Albany and possibly Muncie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Ind
Dblock
Walton
Marion
Muncie
Cincinnati, Richmond
Bluffton
Camden
Albany
Farmer Elmer Myers commits suicide near fiancee's home
Elmer Myers an 18 year old farmer killed himself with carbolic acid near his fiancee Miss Alice Hendricks home in Crawfordsville Indiana. He visited her Sunday night saying it is 12 o'clock and did not leave for over an hour. She recalls no quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
Ind
Elmer Myers
Alice Hendricks
Minister Disappears in Winchester
Rev. John Wilson, Presbyterian pastor and district organizer for the Anti-saloon League, has vanished for a week from Winchester Indiana and his whereabouts remain unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Ind
John Wilson
Anti-saloon League
Mrs Elizabeth Owen Fatally Burned in Trash Fire
Bedford Indiana April 74 Mrs Elizabeth Owen 85 died after being fatally burned while destroying trash Friday authorities said the woman suffered severe injuries at her home and died later at a local hospital the incident is under investigation by local officials
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Elizabeth Owen
Local notes in Indiana towns reflect unions, disease, and growth
Alexandria painter John Lane suffers smallpox while Elwood fears an outbreak. Delphi reports union organizing among teamsters and wage scales. Evansville hosts a miners meeting and Heralds possible indefinite stay. Camden Lutheran church dedicates a fine piano and Earlham College receives a stone implements collection from Peterson. Regional trade shifts threaten Indianapolis retail dominance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden Lutheran Church
Delphi Teamsters
Jamestown
William A. Peterson
Chicago
Norway
Sweden
Alaska
Oregon
California
New Mexico
Earlham College
Rensselaer
Delphi Journal
Postmistress Emma Jem Bons Named at Acton
Washington April 7 Emma Jem Bons was appointed postmistress at Acton town district Saturday. The new appointee comes to the office with prior postal experience and takes over duties pending further instructions from district officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Acton
Washington
Emma
Jem- Bons
Acton,hd
Cough Syrup Ad Fragments Mention Children
Fragmentary OCR mentions cough syrup and children in an old advertisement context. The readable words are scattered and no full sentence or clear claim can be established.
Two Men Clash in Police Shootout After Suspect Burglaries
Horner drew his gun and fired, wounding the suspect in the breast and arm. The men grappled, Horner called for help, and both were covered in blood. At the station the arrestee named himself Mc Carty and was found with burglar’s tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horner
McCarty
Swirl of Society Events Stir April Social Scene
Elbert Hubbard will lecture at the Propylaeum on April 14. A European trip for Herman Lieber Frank H Keller and Otto Kipp begins April 25. Freekindergarten and Covenant Sunday school activities fill April & April 1 social evenings. A wedding joins Williamsport Miss Anna Broadie and Rosaville Frank Chrisman at the bride’s brother Edward Broadie’s home. Marmerchor ladies plan an Easter card party with Easter egg score, plus a Fourth anniversary dinner for Gen. and Mrs. Harrison with guests J W Foster Washingtons W H L Miller Evans Woollen A L Mason O B Jameson Mary Colgan and Merrill Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
The
Philiptine
Propylaeum
Herman Lieber
Frank H. Keller
Otto Kipp
Freekindergarten
Childers
Hoyt-eve
Covenant Congregational Sunday School
Gen
Knefler
Wiliam Schneider
Marguerite
Washington-st. Presbyterian Church
H. 8
Tucker
Williamsport
Anna Broadie
Frank Chrisman
Rosaville
Edward Broadie
DePauw
Marmerchor Ladies’ Society
Mannerchor
WHAT THE WOMEN SAY
Mrs Sutcliffe favors cold water as cure for gripe urging heavy intake. Mrs Ransford criticizes male talk on women's jealousy and criticizes Senate lawmakers as undignified. Mrs Coulter notes Southern missionary pupils support a Chinese child by sacrificing molasses. Miss La Verne plans to play Memphis in future with her company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Sutcliffe
Guippe
Nettie Ransford
United States Senate
Beveridge
C. E. Coulter
South
China
Lucille la Verne
Memphis
Tenn
Local Births and Deaths and Marriages Notice
Births list several families welcoming a boy or girl at multiple addresses. Deaths record Minerva Olmstead and Willie DeHoff with causes including grippe and pneumonia. Tuberculosis and pulmonary conditions noted for Thomas Tracy Ollie Kerr and Bernard Healy. Marriages include Henry Mullis with Mary Rhodes Vallie Kuntz with Fannie Shearn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Olmstead
S. Tilmnois-st
la Grippe
Willie DeHoff
E. Washington-st
Thomas Tracy
S. West-st
Ollie Kerr
N. Senate Ave
Bernard Healy
Henry L. Mullis
Mary C. Rhodes
Vallie F. Kuntz
Fannie Shearn
Bowling league crowns Oneidas as season champions
The Marion County Bowling League finished the season with the Oneidas taking first place undisputed. Cliff Allen of the Oneidas led individual averages at 172.48, narrowly ahead of Graff of Stone Palaces and Brown of Oneidas, who had traded the lead during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion County Bowling League
Oneidas
Ership
Cliff Alien
Brown
Graff
Stone Palaces
Allen
Indianapolis and Rochester clash on Saturday game notes
Saturday afternoon game between Indianapolis and Rochester ended at 3:15 with lineups listing Rochester Lush Smith Bonner Campau O’Hagan Clark Morse Bone Murphy and Campau in lineup positions while Indianapolis featured Hogriever Hartsell Madison Seybold Heydon Lynen Flynn O'Brien Kellum and Dammann Goar Gardner. Manager Watkins named Madison captain at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Rochester
Lush
Smith
Bonner
S. S
Campau
R. F
O'Hagan
Clark
I. F
Morse
Bone
Murphy
Hogriever
Hartsell
Madison
Seybold
Kelly
Heydon
Lynen
Flynn
O’brien
Kellum
Dammann
Guese
Goar
Gardner
Watkins
Jeffries Dominates Finnegan in 53-Second Bout
DETROIT April 7 Champion Jeffries faced Pittsburg challenger Jack Finnegan at the Light guard armory Friday night in a short bout lasting 53 seconds. Jeffries weighed 237 pounds to Finnegan’s 182. Finnegan opened with the first blow but Jeffries answered with a jaw shot that floored him. He rose, but a follow up punch sent him down again. A final hard blow to the stomach put Finnegan down for good, with George Siler as referee.
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Detroit
Jeffries
Jack Finnegan
Pittsburg
Light Guard
Finnegan
George Siler
Local remodeling and building bids listed in Tremont district
A series of bids and projects are detailed including F Baker on Tremont between Walnut and Colvelage streets for a dwelling remodel at 850 dollars, J A McGraw for a porch at 316 N Senate, Anna Brooks for a frame house at 1416 Morris at 600 dollars, and many more bids for additions repairs porches and new brick factory and warehouse buildings ranging from 20 000 to 17 500 dollars. Other entries include summer kitchen additions 40 dollars and a brick factory project near Belt railroad valued at 20 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Baker
Tremont-st
Walnut
Colvelage-st
J. A. McGraw
Senate Ave
Anna
H. Brooks
Morris-st
Henry Wishmeyer
Grady-st
P. J. Freaney
Pennsylvania-st
Wm. Hohit
Spann Ave
Christian Lentz
Richland-st
Monterey-st
E. S. Dorr
Belt Railroad
D. Stewart
Delaware St
South
Merril Sts
John W. Wright
Villa Ave
Andrew and
Kate Shafer
S. Meridian St
Schiller
Diamond Dust in Brooklyn as Hughes Marries Waters
The Brooklyn Bees star pitcher James J. Hughes announced his marriage to Miss Mary Waters of Sacramento, California, on Friday. The team added catcher Michael Powers and manager Watkins secured him from Washington, while Noodles Hahn signed with Cincinnati giving three southpaws Preitenstein Newton and Hahn. Patton may return to Kansas City. Hanlon plans to pay Philadelphia $10,000 for Lajoie though he doubts the need for the big Frenchman. Fred Barnes has not signed but is practicing with Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Hughes
Brooklyn
Mary Waters
Sacramento
Cal
Michael Powers
Watkins
Washington
Noodles Hahn
Cincinnati
Preitenstein
Newton
Hahn
Patton
Kansas City
Hanlon
Philadelphia
Lajoie
Fred Barnes
Indianapolis
Sporting Mix-Up Features Early Boxing Schedules
Oscar Gardner signs for a 20 rounder with Eddie Santry at the Nonpareil Club in Louisville during the race meet. Fitzsimmons announces a fight with Ed Dunkhorst before the Hercules club in Brooklyn on April 30. Dan Creedori, the Australian middleweight champion, to meet Kid McCoy at catchweights before the Broadway club on May 18. Creeden to face Joe Walcott in Milwaukee in early June. Tommy West defeats Jack Bonner in a 16th round decision at the Broadway club. Ted Sloane wins Doderidge and Welbeck handicaps at the London Derby meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Gardner
Eddie Santry
Jack Bonner
Summit Hill
Broadway Athletic Club
London
Eng
Ted Sloane
Lackford
Irish Paper Seized By Government Order
Dublin reports police seized Friday's issue of the United Irishmen under government order. The action targeted an article signed by Maude Gonne titled The famine queen, deemed calculated to cause discontent disaffection and disloyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
United Irishmen
Maude Gonne
Washington Short Cuts
Gen Joe Wheeler declines to run for vice president on the Democratic ticket Naval constructor Hobson ordered from Hong Kong to Cavite Macabebes praised for gallant service Maj Maria Cedroni sues Guatemala for 1250000 Promoting fine arts in the republic Frank Campbell Missouri first assistant attorney in interior to become assistant secretary Webster Davis vacancy Representative Jenkins proposes constitutional amendment to curb trusts monopolies and empower Congress to regulate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wheeler
Hobson
Hong Kong
Cavite
Maj
Batson
Philppines
War Department
Signorina Maria Cedroni
Guatemala
Republic
Frank L. Campbell
Missouri
Department of the Interior
Webster Davis
Jenkins
Congress
Hive remedy urged for crops at Audubon talk
Isaac W. Breewn of Rochester spoke on Birds and tees before the Audubon society Friday night. He warned that crops suffer from bird and bee destruction and urged bees to be housed in hives to boost clover yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac W. Breewn
Rochester
N. Y
Audubon Society
Death by own action in Muncie man aged 62
Frank Gaughan, 62, committed death by own action Saturday morning in Muncie Indiana by ingesting nearly 60 grains of strychnine with sugar. He was in poor health and leaves three daughters and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
Frank Gaughan
Indicted on 300 Counts in Spokane Case
Spokane April 7 L P Hunner, once a well known insurance man in Republic, faces indictment on 300 counts. The Buffalo state case stemmed from actions tied to insurance dealings and alleged officer complicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Republic
Wisconsin
Buffalo
Acrobat Miss Elsie Morell Injured In Act
New York reports that 17 year old acrobat Elsie Morell was seriously hurt Friday afternoon during a turn at the Comique. She jumped blindfolded between bars, landed off balance on the last bar and fell to the stage, injuring her face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elsie Morell
Comique
Sunday church services listed for several denominations
First Baptist Rev Thomas J Villers leads 10 45 and 7 30 Christ Episcopal Rev A J Graham 10 30 St Pauls Episcopal Rev Lewis Brown 10 45 and 4 20 Meridian St M E Rev W A Quayle 7 30 Central Ave M E Rev C C Lasby 10 30 and 7 30 Roberts Park M E Dr C E Bacon 11 and 7 30 Tabernacle Rev J Cumming Smith 10 45 and 7 45 First Presbyterian Rev M L Haines 10 45 and 7 and Presbyterians Rev J A Milburn}
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Thomas’ J. Villers
Christ Episcopal
A. J. Graham
St. Paul's Episcopal
Lewis Brown
Meridian St. M. E
W. A. Quayle
Central-ave. M. E
C. C
Lasby
Roberts-park M. E
C. E. Bacon
Tabernacle
J. Cumming Smith
First Presbyterian
M. L. Haines
Presbyterian
J. A. “Milburn
Indianapolis meat and produce prices in early records
In Indianapolis on April 7 a long listing details varied provisions from smoked meats to lard, bacon, and sausages with prices per pound, hogsheads, and barrels. vegetables include onions potatoes cabbage and lettuce with crate prices. fruits show berries apples oranges and lemons. canned goods include peaches tomatoes and pineapple. also listed are seeds hides fur tallow salt oatmeal flour and live poultry prices with multiple suppliers and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
California
Jc. Link
Titec
Indiana
Tierces
Baltimore
Florida
Brazil
Phoenix A
Empire A
Lion
Jersey
Marion Club
Singapore
Imperial
Young Hyson
Johnson
No Washouts Blindings Sands Travel Advice
Those contemplating a trip to California should remember that is traveling over the盲.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Notice to apply for license to sell intoxicants in Marion county
Notice by Herman J that he will apply at the May term of the Marion County commissioners for licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in a frame building at the east corner of Udell in Ward 4 Indianapolis Center Township. Also seeks a pool and restaurant game room license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board Commissioners
Marion County
Indiana
Morris St
Wetsels
Railroad Company
Indianapolis
Center Township
County
Morris
Wm. Braden
Udell
Ward 4
Herman J
Voters of the Tenth Ward Granted Local Liquor Permit
The subscriber requests permission from voters in the Tenth ward to allow a premises to operate liquor sales. The described location fronts south, facing the street, and is identified as the room in front. The request seeks authorization to permit the sale or distribution of liquor at the stated address.
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Indiana Inklings
John Lane
Alexandria
Richmond
Sons of Veterans
Gartersburg
Peter Pelser
Metamora
Charley Hutton
Peru
Elwood
Mike Griffin
Joseph Troeger
Valparaiso
Troeger
Evansville
Brownsburg
Knox Odd-Fellows
Wm. R. Siyers
Anderson
State Teachers’ Association
Shelbyville
Burlington
B. S. Flowers
Ohio
Albert
Eyre
Grandview
Kankakee
Jamestown Press
Lebanon
Frank J
Louise Mayer
Milburn-st
John and
Paulina Davis
Leota-st
Archie D
Lennie Stafford
Columbia Ave
Sicilia Miller
N. Liberty-st
Edward and
Mamie Taylor
W. North-st
Evert and
Alpha Brown
Oneida
Oriental
Hopkins
Williams
Dunmeyer
Total
Herman
Heede
Nolting
Barthel
Hoffman
Mussman
Central
Apollo
Moehllman
J. Reiner
Resner
Aichorn
Stewart
Reiner
Kellemeir
Thatcher
Apollo—Hansing
Hendrickson
Moehlman
Ellenbrock
Karl
Wolsier
Spangenberger
Bogardus
Roemter
Rier
Elliott
Hitz
Paine’s
Julia Mays
Fifth Avenue
Paine
Chatham Place
Jesse Fletcher
Park and
Massachusetts Aves
Charles B. Fletcher
Indianapolis Civic and Improvement Club
Seventh Presbyterian Church
South-side
Fish and Game
Aisyke
Timothy
Kentucky
Canada
G. S
Kanawha
Winifrede
Raymond City
Jackson
Island City
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Bass
A. G. Shearman
Pac. B. Bi
Carew Building
Incinnati, le
J. H. June
Trav
Union Pacific Railros
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