Police Board Clears Captain Graham Over Flag Incident
Loganport readers are told the police commissioners exonerated Captain George Graham after a May flag incident at the marine corps recruiting station. Corporal Murtaugh claimed Graham ordered the flag to be lowered, but the board did not hear his side and closed the case, prompting accusations of a whitewash from residents.
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Murtaugh
Captain Graham
George Graham
Graham
Hem
Marine Corps
George of
Cherry Tree Fainé
Miurtaugh
Logansport
Corporal Murtaugh
Judgevard
Johnston & Yoo
Board of Police Commissioners
Post Office Pole Removal Sparks Public Works Action
Postmaster John M Johnston urged the public works board to move a traction company pole from the post office property to allow a sidewalk. Superintendent Ryder promised action, but the obstruction remained. Johnston later demanded an iron replacement, and the work was ordered to be completed at once.
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John M. Jonston
Board of Public Works
Traction Company
Ryder
Egging Runs Rampant in Roearby Saloons Clash
Residents in Fiera report widespread egging of saloons as tensions rise. The home of A. B. Howard Pr. KF. B. Pricer was plastered with eggs amid strong anti saloon sentiment. William Bingaman, a Royal Center merchant who married Mrs. A. Shaffer, also faced egging in the same period.
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Roearby
Fiera
A. B. Howard
Matlox of Kentiend Visits City on Business
OW. BR. Matlox from Kentiend is in the city on business.
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OW. BR. Matlox
Kentiend
Iday
Mechanical Typewriter Promises 1000 WPM Exhibition
A Columbus inventor unveils a mechanical typewriter capable of 1000 words per minute with automatic operation. It can produce original letters in multiple colors, address envelopes, and even read aloud notes for transcription. The device allows two operation modes and promises to ease office work for businessmen and their wives.
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Columbus
Ohio
Jettera
New York
Chicago
Civil Service Examinations Offer Government Jobs
Local post office announces civil service exams soon for nearly fifty positions across government offices. Apply at the focal office for application blanks. exams are held every three years and require at least a common school education for some roles.
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Hhe
Govern
Logansport
Tne
Tara
Gity Warned Over Flag Ordinance Sparks Veteran Letter
An August 1907 letter from Corporal Fred Dilg praises Captain Graham for enforcing a city ordinance against flying Old Glory. Dilg claims he would shoot to protect the flag and urges Logansport residents to support the captain, noting the war record and urging promotion in the U S military.
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Logansport
Graham
Trere
Orlinancs
Weiter
Plearne
Ghea
United States
America
War Department
United Peaching
Fred Dilg
Judge Landis Rules In Chicago Bankruptcy Case
United States Circuit Court Judge Kenesaw Landis ruled in a Chicago bankruptcy case involving Glenn Forty and George Dorey over forged bills of lading tied to Lambert and Pfiel. The proceedings, held at Landis's home park on Market Street, marked a historic Logans Park ceremony. The case involved a disputed sum of 65 000 and an attempted liquidation of 10 000 with Fifty Pfiel contesting the claim.
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Chambers
United States
Chicago
Glenn Forte
George
Dorey
Landis
Market Street
Loganspaki
Lamber O
Gienn
Philip Pfiel
Youth Struck by Street Car in Chattanooga. badly injured
Edward Gould, a Chattanooga youth visiting at In Penrose home on High Street, was struck by a motor street car this morning. He was dragged a considerable distance before the car stopped, his body dragged by the fender but is not believed to be fatally injured. Medical aid was summoned and he was revived after initial treatment.
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Edward Gould
Chattanooga
Tenn
J. H. Penrose
Kiny High Street
Midi Bhreet
Seibe
Conductor Slips from Caboose Steps Injures Leg
Vandalia conductor from the West Side fell from a moving train caboose this afternoon. He landed ten feet below in a cellar area and suffered a four inch gash on his left leg. Fellow workers aided him until revived, and a physician treated the wound.
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Vincent Cardus
Antalian
Imu & Saraso: &Co
Wis Gacdemis
Angaploya
Cardus
Felloweis Sieves
A. Smuth
Hadty
Smith
Family Reunions at Spencer Park Highlight Old Settlers Day
Large crowds gathered at Spencer Park for Old Settlers reunions and a picnic day. Families from across the region shared dinners, while John Julian and Mrs. Joe Y. Ballou led returning residents to a nostalgia filled program with Indian stories by Gabriel Godfrey and recollections by Dr. J. Powell and others.
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Spencer Park
Old Settlers Association
John Julian
Colorado
Dtt
Spenser Park
Joey. Ballou
Marion
Rufus Masee
Gabriel Godfrey
J. Powell
President mixed in affair prompts blue flag order
An official letter from Washington signed by President Roosevelt requires all returning officers to fly an American flag and display a blue flag inscribed Men wanted for the United States army if two widows are at the station. Sergeant Helms at Interalian Station reports the order follows the recent flag incident. Captain Graham may face further action. Helms vows the blue banner will stay up.
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Helms
Armyo
Murtaugh
Graham
Hau
War Department
Helm
Ife
Found Dead on Tracks in City Incident
Local report describes a man found dead lying on tracks near Catite. Officials from the Ghio Oil company and retail workers have not identified a motive or suspect. Officers continue to investigate the circumstances of the death.
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Ghio Oil Company
Ai Place
Definica Ie
Aon
Cola
Ottos to Play Pers Specials in Peru Sunday
The Ottos travel to Peru tomorrow afternoon to face the Pers Specials in a rare away Sunday game this season. The local team has not met Peru this year and a strong contest is anticipated.
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Ottos
Peru
Local Visitors From Vandalia Name Ter me Hant
C Traeb and son Marion of Ter me Hant P A, formerly of this city, will visit Mr. and Mrs. U.S. Hauck Lomer- in Vandalia as guests In a brief society note from the newspaper archive.
Worker slashes hand at packing house on South Side
Cook Routh, employed at Wo Gy Tarth's packing house on the South Side, yesterday slashed his hand with a sharp knife. He initially did not know how badly he was cut until the blood-covered hand caused him to faint.
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Routh
Horse Gone Wild Runs Down Street Before Stopped
An eight year old boy named Earl Hanna called for his mamma as a family horse bolted down Mell-Linnie Avenue at speed. At West Maxwell Melbourne Avenue the horse surged, the boy cried for his mother, the horse struck a telegraph pole and finally stopped with no injuries or damage reported.
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Earl. Hanna
Bor Ods
Mel- Linnie Avenue
Vernon Jiar II Seized in New York Case
Vernon Jiar II was detained in New York amid a case involving embezzlement and theft charges. Authorities pursued victims and assets, with prosecutors seeking grand jury action.
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Vernon Jiar ii
Aoe
Fee
Ste Tus Schroce
Paack
York
Untidy OCR Brief Outlines Court Fight Over Serious Charge
An unclear OCR snippet references a Carroll County figure facing serious charges. The fragment mentions a court date, a merchant named Youss American, and delays or postponements. Details are severely garbled, but imply legal proceedings underway.
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Mon
Cal-Court
Miss Innes Yeung to Visit City Tonight
Chicago resident Miss Innes Yeung will arrive in the city tonight for a planned visit, with details of her itinerary not disclosed.
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Miss Innes Yeung
Chicago
City
Car Service Alert For Early Birds Begins
Superintendent Ryder announces a special car service from Twenty sixth and Broadway starting tomorrow. The car runs fifteen minutes ahead of the regular schedule, leaving at 4 97 and arriving in time to catch the 6 30 trains.
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Ryder
Car Lines
Twenty -Sixth
Broadway
Ice
Kilis Newer Campaign Revered by Local Family
Kilis Newer, son of Mr and Mrs BR Newer, returned home last night after a three Paths trip through the western region, ending safely with family awaiting his report.
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Kilis Newer
BR. P. Newer
Ceenen
Enyart Wins Jumping Contest at Old Settlers Picnic
Enyart outjumped all challengers at Spencer park in a test of leaps. He soared eighteen feet while Deputy Sheriff Barnett logged twelve and Jacob Bingaman eleven, amid a lively crowd of old settlers and a post‑discussion gathering.
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Spencer Park
Court Hose
Sherif Euwart Kids
Dingly
Jacob Bingaman
Bingaman
Othimp
Edgart
Lanhter
Sherif Ben Barnett
Henry Taylor
Enyart
Barnett
Taylor
New McKinley Ecard Issued By Government
A new postal card featuring the martyred president in a wreath with his birth and death dates is issued by the government. Postmaster Johnaton reports the new McKinley ecard will arrive here in a few days. cream colored and similar in size to the old card.
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McKinley
Johnaton
Wington
Heart Failure Claims Eddie Metz at Market Street Cafe
Eddie Metz of the Johnson cafe on Market Street collapsed from heart failure at noon while carrying a tray of dishes. Doctor Nicodemus attributed the heat as the cause and Metz was moved to his room above City National Bank.
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Eddie Metz
Johnson Cafe
Market Street
Nicodemus
City National Bank
Camping group plans annual camp near Adanmsboro
Donald Deovelass James Chase John Quinn Hugo Lienneman and Otis Brandt prepare to open their yearly camp on Bel fiver two miles east of Adanmsboro. They have camped at the same spot for several years.
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Donald Deovelass
James Chase
John Quinn
Hugo Lienneman
Otis Brandt
Bel Fiver
Adanmsboro
First Recruit Enlists at City National Bank Station
Corporal Murtaigh in charge of the local U S S marine recruiting station above City National Bank reports the first recruit. William Henry Burris of Lockport enlisted this morning and will be sent to Washington D C Monday.
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Murtaigh
U. S&s Marine
Lore camping party reaches the city after trip
About fifty Junior YMCA boys broke camp on the island and arrived in the city. They report fine fishing and an enjoyable first outing with good weather and camaraderie.
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Islaund
Man Bruised After Fall From Caboose in Chicago Yards
Charles Rosentraden of Spearstrest Brakéman on the Pantiandie suffered bad bruises when he slipped and fell from his caboose in Chicago yards yesterday injuring his right leg.
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Charles Rosentraden
Spearstrest
Chicago
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