West Side Appeal Filed Over Sewer Assessment
West Side property owners file an appeal challenging the sewer improvement and 148.67 assessment on Gustav A. Dreyer’s parcel. The case raises questions on the validity of proceedings and potential graft, with supporters hoping for a ten percent reduction while Dreyer risks the cost burden.
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Eral
Reeder
Reeder & Sullivan
Gustav A. Dreyer
Pratt
West Side
Common Council
Dreyer
H. D. Hattery
West Siders
Ilegal
Winfield Joins Sullivan and Reeder in Case Fight
Winfield appears alongside Sullivan and Reeder as parties in the ongoing case, signaling a joint legal effort. The filing indicates cooperation between the three names in pursuing or defending the matter across court proceedings.
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Winfield
Sullivan
Reeder
Doctor's Wife Burned In Gasoline Fire Accident
Mrs. F. C. Kane suffered non serious burns when a cup of gasoline in her elbow area exploded while ironing. She escaped flames by leaping onto a couch, while neighbors and Dr. Kane quickly subdued the fire and treated her injuries. The Kanes planned a month’s trip to Petoskey.
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F. C. Kane
Ben Dickerson Acquitted Over Liquor Charge in Kokomo
Judge Smith acquitted Ben Dickerson in police court after two drunk minors testified they could not recall which saloons they visited but named Jack Berry's as one they entered. Prosecutor Walters warned of possible perjury charges, while the youths claimed liquor in a rear room at the time.
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Judge Smith
Ben Dickerson
Dickerson
Bert Moler
Farl Houser
Jack Berry
Walters
Dunkirk Receives Another Saloon License
Royal Center Record reports county commissioners granted a further Dunkirk saloon license amid ongoing shooting affrays. The writer condemns the decision and urges voters to choose new officials, noting remonstrance filings could block licenses.
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Royal, Center Record
Dunkirk
Oliver
New Dog Tax Clause Warns Owners on Three Month Rule
A new dog tax provision says any dog becomes taxable at age three months and requires a receipt from the township trustee or assessor to avoid fines. Many owners have paid fines, believing taxes are due only when the assessor visits in spring, so owners should obtain a receipt soon.
Lost Pin Recovered After Waiter’s Honesty
Grace Wilkinson’s valuable pin was found and returned owing to the honesty of waiter Bynum McCafferty at the Van Meter restaurant on Third street. The report highlights the reporter’s efficient advertising and McCafferty’s integrity aiding the return.
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Bynum McCafferty
van Meter
Third Street
Grace Wilkinson
North Street
Public School Teachers Banned From Public Drinking
The Svokane and Wasi public schools impose a rule forcing teachers to drink only in private and to smoke in secluded apartments. Female school staff call the order insulting as the city board of education’ s regulations committee, led by Mayor Daggett, prepares to adopt the measure unanimously.
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City Board of Education
F. L. Daggett
A Long Trip Reported From Dubuque To Bread Ripple
S W Upton and wife and D W Hartman and wife of Dubuque Ind are guests of H H Thompson and family at Bread Ripple. They traveled over 300 miles by auto with no delays and enjoyed the trip.
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S. W. Upton
D. W. Hartman
Dubuque, In
H. H. Thompson
Bread Ripple
Schrader Trial Draws Largest City Police Court Crowd
Edward Schrader, a Vandalia employee, faces intoxication charges as hundreds pack the city police court. Rail workers and Schrader supporters allege Patrolman Graham struck Schrader during arrest, with funds raised to remove the officer. Attorney M F Mahoney defends Schrader as witnesses testify to the alleged strike.
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City Police Court
Edward Schrader
Vandalia
Schrader
Graham
M. F. Mahoney
Railroads to Adapt Grain Rates After August Eighteen
The Big Four and Lake Erie lines informed the state railroad commission that grain rates would be aligned to the Chicago 100 rate after August 18. Previously towns on the Big Four St Louis and Peoria Eastern divisions paid 102. Lake Erie and Western towns west of Chase will also drop to the Chicago rate.
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Big Four
Lake Erie
State Railroad Commission
Chicago
Indiana
St. Louis
Railroad Commission
Chase
Lake Erie & Western
License Granted to Miss Winifred Hautery and Andrew Brooks
Miss Winifred Hautery and Andrew C. Brooks of Twelve Mile have been granted a marriage license. The couple plans a future ceremony after the registration approval.
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Winifred Hautery
Andrew C. Brooks
Twelve Mile
Hearing Fixed Monday Morning In Adams Swindle Case
Miss Loftus went to the Station in South Bend to confront Charles Adams alias E E Smith alias W B Andrews who faces a Monday 9 AM hearing before Judge Custer in the north court room. Police expect warrants from several cities as Adams lures women with promised stenographer jobs while a Riverside offer triggered suspicions among coworkers.
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Miss Loftus
South Bend
Adams
W. B. Andrews
Custer
North Court Room
Peoria
Marion
Wabash
Huntington
Studebaker Wagon Works
Riverside
Cal
Jennie Gregg
Police Prepare Witness To Testify In City Case
A woman urged the girl to avoid the man but learned he planned to leave by a specific train. As the train prepared to depart, Miss Loftus arrived with a policeman, and she will testify against the man Monday morning.
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Miss Loftus
Township Convention Nominates Officials In North Court Room
Republicans hold a township convention in the North court room this evening to nominate three constables three justices of the peace and a township advisory board. Candidates are not pushing for nominations and the meeting is expected to be orderly.
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Justices of the Peace
Old Settlers Picnic Promises Largest Cass County Gathering
The Cass county old settlers’ picnic at Spencer park tomorrow will draw a large crowd. The program starts at 1:30 p.m. with features including a dress by Congressman Frederick, G A R quartet, and famed fiddler Eli Walker. A big dinner follows with baskets of the pantry’s best, then an afternoon of sports and stories from Cass county’s past.
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Cass County
Spencer Park
Frederick
G. A. R. Quartette
Fh Walker
Wabash Valley
Walker
Georgetown
Georgetown High School
W. W Hilton
Mel Gordon
Logansport Business College Announces Fall Term
The fall term opens August 27 to September 3 under manager M. W. Murphy. The school reports strong demand for stenographers and bookkeepers and bright prospects for the term. Night school participation is highlighted in its advertisement.
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Logansport Business College
M. W. Murphy
Italian Workman Injured At Panhandle Shops
John Pederre an Italian workman slipped and fell from a platform at Panhandle shops at 6 PM, striking his head and losing consciousness. He was treated by Dr Hetherington and taken to St Joseph's hospital. He later regained consciousness and his condition improved with good recovery prospects.
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John Pederre
Panhandle
Hetherington
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Case Denies Spite in Sewer Battle. Will Seek Supreme Court
Local case against the city over sewer contracts is pressed by Harry D. Case as he argues the suit aims to reveal the truth and halt perceived graft. He denies any spite or outside pressure, notes support from citizens, and plans to push the case to the Supreme Court if needed.
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Supreme Court
Cass Circuit Court
Harry D. Case
Logansport
H. D. Case
Hhere
With Razor and Rope James Barnett Ends Life at Home
James W. Barnett a prominent Clinton county livestock buyer hanged himself in his bar gy shed then used a razor to slash his throat, at his Frankfort residence Wednesday night. He was fifty five leaving a family.
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James W. Barnett
Clinton County
Frankfort
Deserter Frank Gallion Sought by Police
Frank Gallion of Company K is wanted on a desertion charge by military authorities. He reportedly left Fort Benjamin Harrison without permission and came to this city to catch the Panhandle pay car. Gallion, a Panhandle employee, is currently in camp at Indianapolis.
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Frank Gallion
Company K
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Gallion
Panhandle
Boone couple back from Tippecanoe camping trip
Charles Boone and his wife returned from a weeklong camping trip at Tippecanoe. They reported a pleasant outing with family and friends and noted good weather throughout the stay.
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Charles Boone
Tippecanoe
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Enyart
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Studebaker
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E. E. Smith
Repubicans
Eli Walker
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