Man Ends Life in Indianapolis by Self Destruction
George W. Gonser once of this city killed himself in Indianapolis by slashing his throat with a razor and leaping under freight cars amid financial embarrassment. He had earlier helped promote ventures in Mexico and Dakota asphalt and had held public posts under W D Owen. Remains likely to be buried in Marion. Elks Knights of Pythias active in arranging memorials.
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George W. Gonser
Indianapolis
Big Four Railroad
New Jersey
Gonser
Morning Journal
W. D. Owen
Mr. Owen
B. F. Keesling
Ubero
Mexico
Dakotas
Marion
Elks
Orient Lodge No
Apollo Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
George A. Gamble
Lodge of Elks
C. C. Heffley
the Elks
Rob Denbo
The
Panhandle Shops Inspector Celebrates 35 Years in Logansport
Gottlieb Schott, inspector in the Panhandle shops repair department, marks his thirty-fifth anniversary of arrival in Logansport from Germany. He began August 14, 1868, and has worked continuously except for seven weeks in thirty-five years, with expectations to reach fifty years of service barring retirement.
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Gottleib Schott
Panhandle
Logansport
Germany
Schett
Fifty Men Out At Panhandle Shops
About fifty workers at the local Panhandle shops were laid off Thursday evening due to slack work and the need to cut expenses. They will be recalled when sufficient work exists to justify it.
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Panhandle
Automobile Party Dines at Barnett Hotel in City
A six‑member group traveling in a large green Winton touring car passed through the city last night and stopped for supper at the Barnett hotel. The report notes the travelers were automobilists returning from a coastal trip.
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Barnett Hotel
Timie
Pene
Denna
Foe Indii
Big Sign Falls in Crowded Street Over Graves Book Store
A twenty foot sign being installed above Graves' book store on Fourth Street toppled fifty feet after a rope broke. Potter the sign painter escaped with no injuries as the sign splintered on the pavement. The large plate glass windows were unharmed and a new sign must be made.
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Potter
Graves’ New Book
Fourth Street
Rural Route to Launch Focused on Farmers and Roads
Arthur Pratt of Indianapolis will launch The Rural Route, a monthly on good roads rural rail service and farmer concerns. Rural route carriers will act as agents. Prices set at 50 cents yearly. Editor William Pratt, a former local high school graduate, follows his father who once published the Journal.
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Arthur Pratt
W. D. Pratt
Indianapolis
William Pratt
Journal
Indiana
Union
Big Automobile Hunt In Coast to Coast Criminal Pursuit
Wil Sutherland chief of the Mooney Boland detective agency arrived in this city with a Mr Thompson in a large touring automobile. They traveled toward Indianapolis and were joined by Dr F A Busjahn and his son who accompanied them to Kokomo before returning by train. The car is a thirty horse power machine with speed limit of hundred miles. Sutherland is said to be hunting a criminal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Sutherland
Mooney- Boland Detective Agency
Chicago
Sutherland
Damages Sought in Howard Superior Court Suit
Mrs. Addie Bunn of Relashi County sues Eama Sinnamon widow near Galveston in Howard Superior Court alleging alienation of affections and alleging a heinous act. Plaintiff seeks damages totaling 3000 pounds.
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Howard Superior Court
Kokomo News
Addie Bunn
Relashi County
Eama Sinnamon
Galveston
Boon
Ordinance Pleases City Committee On Vehicle Standards
The ordinance committee of the common council met this morning to review a proposal requiring street cars to have fenders and automobiles to have lights, and to set a speed limit for cars. Members voiced approval and expect passage without changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Inventor Seeks Police Demonstration of Bullet Vest
A letter from C. Ziglen, inventor of a woven metal bullet proof vest, asks permission for a police demonstration. He requests they shoot at him with 44 calibre revolvers to prove the vest’s efficacy, though the article describes the garment as resembling ordinary clothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Ziglen
Checker ace Edgar P. Wolferstan to play at Loganport Y M C A
Edgar P. Wolferstan, famed checker expert and author, arrives in Logansport and will spend tomorrow at the Y M C A parlors meeting all comers. Spectators note his skill, boasting rivals diminished, as he showcases.checkers prowess and shares press notices from across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar P. Wolferstan
Wolferstan
England
City to Replace Plumber With Local Contractors
Water works committee chaired by Alderman Sullivan votes to eliminate the city plumber position and assign all plumbing work to local plumbers at contract prices. Mr Bradley currently holds the post. prior effort to abolish it failed. Committee cites cost savings as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Water Works Committee
Sullivan
Bradley
Insane Man Henry Kring Remanded to Longcliff Asylum
Henry Kring from Nappanee was moved to the Longcliff insane asylum after a May onset. He has been held in the county jail since then due to full asylum capacity. Kring's mania drives exhortations with a Bible in hand urging a Christian life. He recently escaped during transport before being recaptured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kring
Nappanee
Longcliff
Japanese Hero Foot traveler Mary Yeamen reaches coast
Mary Yeamen, a Japanese pilgrim, arrived here on foot from New York and plans to reach San Francisco on foot. He carries ample funds and prefers walking to learn American customs. He believes a 3,000 mile trek will grant better understanding of people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Yeamen
New York
San Francisco
Falls From Chair Endanger 13-Year-Old James Farmer
A thirteen year old boy James Farmer living on the South Side fell from a chair while dining yesterday. He sustained injuries and was treated at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Farmer
South Side
Labor Day Attractions Planned for Peru City
Peru Chronicle outlines Labor Day events headlined by Bertha Deurin sensational trapeze artist and Cracks Sheep and Dog Circus with four sheep and four dogs. The Mannings European acrobats provide feats of skill, James Edwards, a top wire artist, and Stapleton and Chaney, expert hat performers.
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Labor Day
Bertha Deurin
America
Mannings
Lady
Genteman
James Edwards
Loon Gilmen Visit Kokomo for Boiler Inspection
The electric light committee headed by Aldermen Gillespie Sullivan and Porter traveled to Kokomo to inspect steam boilers at the electric plant and the Red Mills. They consider purchasing two new boilers to ensure street lighting and power, noting Kokomo uses Sterling Supply boilers and Erie City Iron works boilers.
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Kokomo
Electric Light Committee
Gillespie, Sullivan and Porter
Electric Light
Sterling Supply Company
Red Mills
Erie City Iron Works
Sullivan
Peru entertainers set for Broadway festival features
Roller and clown jugglers from Peru will headline a day of attractions. A balloon ascent with parachute descent at night will thrill with illuminations and fireworks. Grant Jacobs, vice president of the International Tin Plate Works, is among the principal speakers alongside other notable figures. Free attractions will be spread across Broadway on stages and platforms. Music bands will provide entertainment by day and night, with local businessmen preparing floats for the grand parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Grant Jacobs
International Tin Plate Works
Broadway
Local Plant Demands Two New Boilers After Outage
The Erie City Tree Works manages two boilers at the local plant. One boiler broke down Wednesday night leaving the city in darkness. Officials warn this could jeopardize reliable service until replacements are installed.
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Erie City Tree Works
Fred Gale
Tillman and Burton Convert Wilson in Topeka Letter
McGregor Wilson of North Topeka confesses in a published letter that Burton and Tillman converted him after hearing them debate at a Chautauqua assembly hippodrome. He says he has repented, reformed his life and politics, and will live by the golden rule and seeks the New Jerusalem.
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Topeka
Kan
McGregor Wilson
Burton
Tillman
Wilson
North Topeka
Huckleberry
Barton
New Jerusalem
Much Wanted Man Harry Hatton Seized By Authorities
Lafayette Indiana August 14 The government and state authorities seek Harry Hatton accused by Daniel Hatton of opening family mail and threatening violence. Hatton allegedly courted Daniel Hatton’s daughter and violated peace bonds. a prior shot at the girl’s father is disputed. Information states Hatton hid near a rural mail box and opened a carrier letter before surrendering it to the rightful recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Harry Hatton
Daniel Hatton
Hatton
Squire Davidson
Faithful family horse dies after wagon accident
Peter Castle and friends returning from a fishing trip found their horse dead beside the wagon by the bank. The horse, tied to the wagon, was allegedly strangled when the halter caught as the buggy tipped, breaking its neck. Castle mourns the loss of a cherished family pet.
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Peter Castle
Mr. Castle
Time Week carnival offers free tickets for city children
The Time Week carnival plans a free ticket program for all city and county children under twelve. On Monday at 3 30 p m the court house steps will host the distribution with special access for orphans from the home. The management earns praise for its generosity.
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Court House
Pastors to Pick Reform Ticket in Milwaukee
Milwakee Wisconsin August 14 Some ministers known for reform talk of taking an active part in the next mayoralty campaign with Rev H H Jacobs as their candidate He left pulpit work for settlement duties and is endorsed by Rev Judson Titsworth Rev L H Kellar and others who believe a reform ticket can win Titsworth also seeks to nominate a full aldermanic ticket.
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Milwakee
Wis
H. H. Jacobs
Jacobs
Congregational Church
Judson Titsworth
L. H. Kellar
Mr. Titsworth
Tenth Divorce Filings Reported This Month
May Enyart files for divorce from Isaac Enyart a Harrison township farmer whom she married July 25 1889 and separated July 3 1902. She cites failure to provide and seeks $1000 alimony claiming husband worth $2000 and earning capacity of $50 a month. This is the tenth divorce filed this month.
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May Enyart
George W. Walters
Isaac Enyart
Harrison Township
County schools show 5251 children in Cass County
County Superintendent Haas reports Cass County totals for the year excluding Logansport Royal Center and Walten. Enrolled children reach 5251 with 3076 average attendance, about eighty percent, praised as an excellent showing by Haas.
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Haas
Cass County
Logansport
Royal Center
Walten
Assembly duties handled during minister's illness
In charge of assembly during Rev. Charlies Newman’s paralysis, Rev. Hootman of this city led Fountain Park meetings for two days this week. He returned home yesterday and will depart in a
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Charlies Newman
Hootman
Fountain Park
Ex county Supt Harry A Searight Gets Second Promotion
Ex county Superintendent Harry A Searight now head clerk in the railway postal service his route shifts to Lafayette to St Louis with headquarters in Lafayette the promotion follows a year of salary increases the city and county friends celebrate his efficiency and new post
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Harry A. Searight
Toledo
St. Louis
Lafayette
St.Louis
Searicht
Report Of Emma Courtney And John Hazel Marriage Denied
A circulating report claimed Emma Courtney and John Hazel wed at Squire Reid's office last night. All involved deny the marriage and no license was issued. Reid says he did not perform any ceremony.
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Emma Courtney
John Hazel
Squire Reid
Reid
Miss Leah Beaubeen Visits Cousin in Chicago
Miss Leah Beaubeen of Chicago is the guest of her cousin Miss Ruth during a brief family visit in the city.
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Leah Beaubeen
Chicago
Ruth
Sam McElhaney Sues Union Over Strike Damages
Plasterer James McElhaney sues the union claiming unjust strike actions cost him time and hires nonunion workers from Peru to replace strikers. The dispute centers on contractor membership rules and notice requirements amid a Broadway and Market street job stoppage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McElhaney
McElhaney
Samuel Hart
Broadway
Ballard
Market Street
Winamac
James Thompson
Thompson
Meade to be retired from Marine Corps in October
President Roosevelt approved Colonel Robert L. Meade’s retirement from the Marine Corps on October 3 under the sixty two year old retirement provision. Meade had sought retirement at a higher grade and then questioned the Navy Department, prompting his withdrawal request and a move to retire under the age rule. Acting Secretary Darling supported this, and the order was issued.
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Washington
Robert L. Meade
United States Marine Corps
Meade
Navy Department
Army
Marine Corps
Roosevelt
Darling
Wyandotte flood committee seeks loan from Carnegie
At a Wyandotte county flood relief conference in Topeka Kansas with Governor Bailey it was decided to appeal to Andrew Carnegie for a loan of 250900 dollars to aid Kaw Valley flood sufferers. About 8000 people are homeless in the Kaw River valley.
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Topeka
Kan
Wyandotte County Flood Relief Committee
Bailey
Andrew Carnegie
Kaw Valley
Kaw River Valley
Acquitted Of Embezzling Case In Hancock Court
Fred Peterson, arraigned in Chicago and brought to Hancock to face a $1,500 embezzlement charge from the United States Express Co, was acquitted in the circuit court last night. General Manager Averill attended the trial in Chicago.
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Highton
Mich
Anenst
Fred Peterson
Chicago
Hancock
United States Express Company
Averill
Pearl Jester Returns From Lake Outing at Wawaseee
Miss Pearl Jester is back from an outing at Lake Wawaseee. The event appears casual with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Pearl
Lake Wawaseee
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George Gonser
Gottlieb Schott
Automobile Party
Graves New Book Store
Will Sutherland
Galveston Lady
Edgar P.wolferstan
Fire City
Light Committee
Jamaica
Harbor of
Kingston
Tillman and Burton
Kansas
Court House Steps
Milwaukee
Rev. Hootman
Bethany Park Assembly
Searight
Hazel
Courtney A ‘‘Pipe
M’elhaney
Plasterers' Union
Carnegie
Houghton, Mich
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