Has Logansport Seceded From the Union
A Logansport police chief ordered the American flag hauled down at the marine recruiting office prompting veterans and readers to question secession from the United States. The piece argues the president’s authority and Army navy regulations require flag display at recruitment stations and asserts Logansport remains under federal jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Richmond
Vicksburg
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Philippine Islands
Giorg
United Staes
United States
Army
Navy
Locals Defeated by Marion Country Club Golf Team
The local golf team lost to Marion Country Club 26 to 6 after traveling to Marion yesterday. Logansport players ranged 0 to 6, while Marion players Kinney 3 Wilson 2 Baxter 3 Harwood 3 Barley 3 Hiatt 1 Hurley 2 Boucher 1 Butterworth 2 Wilson 3 led the victors with a 256 total. The Marion ladies challenged the locals to a rematch next month.
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Marion
Marion Country Club
Marion Club
Logansport
V. Wiler
Hefley
Stewart
Ridenour
Smith
Weir
Rail commission finds Vanda- Va line in good condition
The state railroad commission members who inspected the Vanda Va line with local offices report everything in good shape. Chief Inspector Shan and Chief Engineer Register led the party yesterday.
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State Railroad Commission
Vanda- Va
Shan
Register
Typhoid Fever Expected Rise Due to Damp Weather
Coroner Miller warned this morning that the city will see many new typhoid cases within a few days. He attributed the spike to the recent damp weather and urged precautions.
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Miller
Corporal Murtaugh Praised for Standing by Flag
A 1907 report recounts Corporal Murtaugh at a local marine corps recruiting station who refused to take down the flag after orders. Lieutenant McCauley backs the corporal, warning that anyone interfering with the flag or station will answer to federal authorities, and notes the war department would support his actions.
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Murtaugh
Marine Corps
Graham
Lieut. McCauley
Uncle Sam
War Department
Braner Arrested For Throwing Stone At Miss McCullough
David Braner of Toledo Street was arrested in Marion last evening for throwing a stone and striking Miss Marguerite McCullough, daughter of J. L. McCullough. Braner and his sister are visiting Mrs. Emma Frazee on South Boots Street.
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David Braner
Toledo Street
Marion
Marguerite McCullough
J. L. McCullough
Boots Street
Braner
Emma Frazee
South Boots Street
Davis Plans Escape From Jail Promptly Blocked
Harry Davis, jailed on highway robbery charges, told prisoners he would escape before the grand jury. Turnkey Livingston moved him to a steel cage on the second floor and guards him constantly while awaiting trial.
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Livingston
Grana Jury
Zetting
Turnkey Livingston
Davis
Hail Pen
Nace
Rent Bill Suit In Judge Han Await Court
W. H. Brown sues Edward Magee in Judge Han await s court for $20 claiming Magee owes two months rent. The case reflects a small claims action in progress with a landlord tenant dispute and a monetary demand.
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W. H. Brown
Edward Magee
Knights of Columbus Home Association Incorporation
Directors including John J. Sheerin F Digan John W Waters Edward M Dolan Charles J Beeker William F Hanley William Whitehead Urban F O Connell and Wilson 8 filed papers with the secretary of state forming K O C S Incorporation with capital stock of 20000. They will not build a new home now but will wait two or three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Sheerin
F. Digan
John W. Waters
Edward M. Dolan
Charles J. Beeker
William F. Hanley
William Whitehead
Urban
F. O'Connell
Wilson
Personette
Knights of Columbus
Pathfinders to Initiate Class at Kokomo Lodge
Local Pathfinder lodge No. 20 charters a car to Kokomo on Thursday evening August 15 for a large initiation at the Kokomo Lodge. A social session will follow the initiation.
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Pathfinder Lodge No. 20
Kokomo
Volunteers Wanted to Sell Factory Lots Tomorrow
Business leaders are urged to join volunteers at 9 a.m. tomorrow at Warren H. Ferguson’s Market Street office to complete the sale of remaining factory lots and raise funds for a radiator plant. The appeal stresses civic duty and local effort.
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Warren + H. Ferguson
Market Street
Lad Seriously Injured In Market Street Bicycle Accident
Harry Slaybaugh grandson of ex councilman John Slaybaugh was badly hurt while coasting an old bicycle without tires or chain. The front wheel hit a stone near Twelfth Street sending him into an iron hitching post in front of Brennan's drug store. A deep scalp wound and severe bruising required medical aid. He was treated at home after helpers summoned Dr Cady.
Read and Anna Read Celebrate Golden Wedding
John and Anna Read formerly of this city now of Swarzee near Mari on celebrated their golden wedding anniversary Tuesday. They were married in this city at the home of John M. Forest by Rev. Alfred Greenman now of Marion, with local attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Barr, Mr. and Mrs. James Hughes, and Mr. and Mrs. John Waters.
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John
Anna Read
Swarzee
Marion
Tohn M. Forest
Alfred Greenman
Joseph Barr
James Hughes
John Waters
Lobella Father Saves Daughter From Runaway Buggy
August Gross of Lobella Street saved his daughter last night by leaping from a runaway buggy on College Hill. He carried the child to safety as the horse raced on. the buggy broke apart on impact.
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August Gross
Lobella Street
College Hill
Gross
Won First Money at Fairmount in Three Year Old Race
Randy Onva won the event after placing second in the first heat and then winning three straight races at Fairmount. The horse is entered in upcoming races at Lafayette, Lebanon, Frankfort and other towns. Lit Ye Girl owned by Abraham Sturgeon won the 2 30 pace.
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Randy Onva
Fairmount
Lafayette
Lebanon
Frankfort
Abraham Sturgeon
Father Blamed by Daughter in Industrial School Incident
Dessie Smith daughter of a town figure known as Drunken Bill Smith was returned to the Indianapolis industrial school for girls after an arrest at Mrs Savoy's apartments on Market Street. In jail she and Mary Crabtree refused modesty while two Frankfort visitors fled at the sight of the nearly naked pair as Turnkey Livingston and Sheriff Engert struggled to dress them.
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Juliette Savoy
D. D. Fickle
George W. Cuser
Fickle
Custer
Savoy
Dessie Smith
Mary Crabtree
Graham
Bill’Smith
Industrial School For Girls
Indianapolis
Smith
Crabtree
Eastview
Livingston
Sheriff Engert
Frankfort
Veterans encampment attendees elect secretary at Kokomo meeting
W S Wright Adelbert Young Charlies Masesna Claude Bebeo and Willard Thomas, veterans of Company 14, attended the Spanish war veterans encampment at Kokomo yesterday. Charles Massena was chosen corresponding secretary of the signal corps and the group plans to meet again at Fort this year.
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W. S. Wright
Adelbert Young
Charlies Masesna
Claude Bebeo
Willard Thomas
Company 14
Kokomo
Westerday
Charles Massena
Signal ‘Corps
Rankfort
Shaff Plans Electric Belts Powered by Eel River
Charley Shaff outlines a bold project along Eel River to manufacture electric belts and pads using electrical eels for power and charging. The plan envisions cheap plant operation, electricity from eels, and future use in electric vehicles with no stock offered to the public.
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Charley Shal
County Recorder
Amazon
Beriver Shaff
Shaff
Electric Bel Manufacturing Company (Limited
Oney Carroll Ordered Out of Town After Year and Half Absence
Oney Carroll, famed for numerous arrests in Indiana, was found intoxicated on a Biddle Island veranda by police after a year and a half away. He had previously fled Logansport when a jail sentence was refused and later surfaced in Dannville serving sixty days for copper wire entanglement. He was held at headquarters and ordered to leave town for one year and six months.
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Oney Carroll
Hearly
Biddle Island
Carroll
Indiana
Logansport
Danville
Radiator Plant Fund Drives Strongly in Logansport Meeting
Citizens and business leaders packed the courthouse last night to back a radiator plant project. About 6200 in subscriptions were pledged and plans outlined to sell 175 lots with three pricing classes 250 200 and 150 dollars aiming to raise 72 100 for site purchases and the plant’s start.
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Logansport Industrial Association
Q. A. Myers
Eighteenth Street
St. Joseph Hospital
Industrial Association
J. B. Winters
Otto Shoe and Clothing Co
W. A. Osmer
G. Schaeffer
M. Sullivan
Seybold Co
Wiler & Wise
W. T. Wilson
W. Whitehead
J. ¥. Digan
Rufus Magee
J. R
Three Band Concerts Planned at Spencer Park
Superintendent Ryder arranges with the Elks band to give concerts at Spencer park Friday night Saturday afternoon and Sunday evening. The Friday and Saturday concerts will benefit the Old Settlers' picnic.
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Ryder
City Treet Car Lines
Elks' Band
Spencer Park
Old Settlers
Pietic
New Tonsorial Parlor Opens at Hotel Edwards
John H. Murry, proprietor of the Murdock hotel area barber shop, opens a new shop in the Hotel Edwards at Indianapolis. The establishment is described as one of the finest in the state and began with brisk business.
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John H. Murry
Murdock Hotel
Edwards
Indianapolis
Dr Miller Embarks for Ke Wanna on Professional Visit
Dr Miller left this morning for Ke Wanna on professional business travel. Local officials note the trip aims to strengthen medical collaboration and patient care resources.
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Dr. Miller
Kewanna
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Corporal
Lieut. M’cauley
OG. &. Marine Corps
Indianapolis, Ind
C. M'Cauley
Harry Davis
France
Spain
Casablanca
Was
Incorporate
Cis
Lad
Harry Slaybaugh
John Slaybaugh
Oney” Carroll
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