Loganport urged to back radiator plant by Schmidt
William F. Schmidt, industrial commissioner of the Wabash railroad, urged Logansport’s citizens to support a new radiator plant. He warned lack of public backing could derail the project, noting expected employment, population gains, and business ripple effects across shops, professionals, and hotels. He cited local businessmen already subscribing and argued the plant would offer a stable, substantial product and long term city benefits.
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William F. Schmidt
Wabash Railroad
Logansport
Ferguson
Myers
Digan
Logans
Western Motor Works
Dhcan
Seventy Years Under One Roof in Cass County
Walter Conklin of Twelve Mile has lived in the same Cass County home since birth in 1837 and never left Indiana for more than a week though he dreams of New York City and California. He was visiting Brookside yesterday while still hale at seventy, unlike Cass County’s oldest resident, Elizabeth Green born in 1817 in Hamilton Ohio who moved here in 1850, with Stephen Taber arriving a month after her.
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Walter Conklin
Twelve Mile
Cass County
Europe
Asia
Africa
New York City
Rocky Mountains
Great Lakes
Orange Groves
California
Broadway
Noor
Conklin
St. Patrick's Day
Elizabeth Green
No. $16
Race Street
Hamilton
Cenkim
Stephen C. Taber
Train Victim Frank Petrie Dies After Accident
Frank Petrie died after being caught between a switch engine and a freight car yesterday. He died at 3 30 following the accident and was taken to his home, where he passed away a few hours later. He is survived by his mother. The funeral is set for Monday at 9 from St. Joseph church with Rev. A J Kreager officiating. Interment will be in Mt. St. Vincent.
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Frank Petrie
Joan
St. Joseph Church
A. J. Kreager
Mt. St. Vincent
Local man murdered linked to Council Bluffs gambling den
Jas. Lankton, formerly of this city, is alleged to have been murdered in a Council Bluffs gambling den by keeper John Sheffer. Lankton, who left town years ago, is survived by a wife and two children. Sheffer was arrested and released on a $2 bond.
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Jas. Lankton
Council Bluffs
John Sheffer
Lankton
Sheffer
Traveling salesman charged with wife desertion in Cincinnati
Philip Byron, a traveling salesman who frequents this city, was arrested in Cincinnati last evening on wife desertion charges. Sivron of Elwood, enamored with hotel owner Hunter who sold her hotel and moved to New Orleans, allegedly aided Byron. Byron sent his family to his wife's parents and headed south, but only reached Cincinnati.
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Philip Byron
Cincinnati
Sivron
Elwood
Hunter
New Orleans
Byron
South
Prosperity Versus Wall Street in a Poetic Verse
A verse reflects on the bear and bull market clash. The speaker questions public indifference as prosperity extends nationwide and people ignore the financial struggle, condemning the scene as a moral failing.
Convention delegates praise Logansport Phi Sigma Chi
Fraternity delegates attending the national Phi Sigma Chi convention in Logansport thank local girls as the banquet at Barnett hotel closes the week. Carl Ferguson presided as toastmaster, with Harold Reeves Donald Snow George Hoffman Robert Herod and Ben Newman among those speaking. members call the event sincere and memorable. The Logansport girls are hailed as prettiest brightest and most entertaining guests of the visit, with special gratitude to Phi Kappa Theta colleagues for their hospitality.
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Phi Sigma Chi Fraternity
Barnett Hotel
Carl Ferguson
Harold Reeves
Lancaster
Donald Snow
Mt. Vernon
George Hoffman
Robert Herod
Lawrence
Kan
Ben Nwman
Toledo
Ben Newman
Logansport
Phi Kappa Theta
Stops Weddings and Delays Marriage Licenses
Mrs Nellie Hanna and William Burgess sought a license after claiming divorce. Prosecutor Custer noted unpaid court costs and advised payment before marriage. Costs settled, and the couple wed. Jacob Runyon, a deaf mute, was denied a license until divorce costs in a prior case were resolved.
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Custer
Ater
Jacob Runyon
Mary
France study set by Mental Culture club for year
The club issues its annual programs and this season’s theme is France. A portion will honor Mrs. George B. in an In memoriam piece. she recently died and was a former club president.
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France
George B
Chicago guest Spenstey stays with Harry Lux
C A Spenstey of Chicago is the guest of Harry Lux, staying at his residence during a social visit.
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C A. Spenstey
Chicago
Harry Lux
Will Probably Release Girl in Shooting Case
Witnesses Clara Willis and the aged couple say the girl shot in self defense. The case against the girl ranges from manslaughter to murder. she remains jailed as grand jury action looms.
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Clara Willis
Zain Sampson
L. E. Pio
Ais
New Waverly
Woo
Beeto
Cass County
George A. Custer
Pio
Sampson
Mio
Roth Keller Heads Lake Outing This Morning
Roth Keller departed early today for an outing at the lake with plans to enjoy a day outdoors.
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Roth Keller
Stock Yards Stay as Logansport Expands Shipping Role
The Logansport Union Stock Yards, started last spring, leases six and three quarter acres for six years at 125 dollars annually and may buy at 80 dollars per acre. The firm’s success suggests Logansport could become a major stock shipping center with potential new competition and rail access.
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Logansport Union Stock Yards Company
Frederick Seybold
Recorders
Logansport
Leransport
Sue
Indiana
Llogansport Union Stock Yards Company
Northern Indiana Editorial Association elects new president
In Peru yesterday Oliver Hand editor of the Royal Center Record was chosen president. Lovansport was decided as the next gathering site and publishers will entertain about 159 series of northern Indiana.
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Oliver Hand
Ishers
Indiana
Ditch contract let to Kistler for Wilson ditch project
O. M. Kistler of the Repair Center has secured the contract for the Wilson ditch project. Drainage Commissioner Alonzo Cover awarded the bid at 5425 dollars.
No Clues Found in Plot to Steal Homes and Buglary
Local police search for an alleged murderer and horse thief amid two house burglaries with no clues to the culprit. An insane suspect was captured, and police warn of possible further robberies as a bicycle vanished and reappeared near Plum Street.
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Harry Tucker
Plum Street
Police seek James Whitinger after alleged fatal road shooting
Police received a telephoned alert from Lafayette to look for James Whitinger believed to have shot a farmer near Clarks Hill last night. The farmer is reported dead. Whitinger is described as having gold teeth, high cheek bones, and a scar on one cheek. He allegedly stole a dun mare weighing 1.10, a red geared buggy with black box and rubber tires.
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Lafayette
James Whitinger
Clarks’ Hill
Whitinger
Insane man sent to asylum after country visit
Corbin Adams and James Adams arrived from the country. James failed as a caretaker and was jailed after drinking. Corbin was later detained as insane. A commission judged him insane and he will be sent to Loneycliff. The events caused local excitement.
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Corbin Adams
James Adams
James
Corbin
Loneycliff
Pendleton Marriage Report Causes Stir in Town
Rumor claimed secretary J. M. Pendleton wed an eastern girl named Mabel Baker. He reportedly became excited and hung up when questioned. Later reports confirm Pendleton’s bride, the marriage taking place Thursday night at the bride’s home in Itowa.
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J. M. Pendleton
The
R. Rov. Mot. A
Pendleton
Mabel Baker
Itowa
ELOPERS REFUSED LICENSE IN COLUMBIA COUNTY
George Peters and Emma Ward appeared at the county clerk’s office in Columbia County Ohio seeking a marriage license. The license was refused because Miss Ward had not been a resident for 30 days. The note adds that the couple eloped.
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George Peters
Emma Ward
Columbia County, O
Miss Ward
Connie Eloved
Sergeant Koch Visits Indianapolis New Posts Planned
Sergeant Koch district chief clerk of the U S Marine Corps visited Indianapolis this morning as the guest of Sergeant Murtaugh. He spent two years in the Philippines and Korea and is now establishing new posts in Indiana cities.
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Koch
U. S.S. Marine Corps
Indianapolis
Murtaugh
Philippines
Korea
Indiana
Girl suffers severe toe cut from water bottle mishap
Mildred Apleton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Apleton, living south of the city, was injured yesterday when a water bottle slipped from her grasp at the spring. The bottle struck her foot, nearly severing a toe and causing a painful cut.
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Mildred
John Apleton
Twins Born to Claude Westerman Parents in Chicago
Chicago dispatch reports twin boys born to Mr and Mrs Claude Westerman reversing an earlier single birth notice. Wes termian is proud and the babies are doing fine.
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Chicago
Claude Westerman
Westermian
Golf instructor Mr. Teri arrives to teach locals
Mr. Teri, a golf instructor at Marion Country Club, arrived today to give two weeks of lessons to local golfers on the finer points of the game.
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Teri
Marion Country Club
Frank Johnson Accepts Vandalia Caler Role
Frank Johnson accepts a position as Vandalia caler, moving into a local leadership post. The appointment reflects new duties and community responsibilities within the town administration.
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Frank Johnson
Vandalia Cailer
Wabash Plans Three Labor Day Excursion Trains
George W Coxley and Al Ho Smith city judge met with Division Superintendent Sullivan to arrange two Huntington to Wabash excursion trains and a Lafayette crowd train for Labor Day 1907 celebrations. Logansport departures and Kokomo decisions undecided. Mayor McKee issues Labor Day proclamation urging city involvement and a Hippecanoe re-enactment at Spencer Park.
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George W. Coxley
al Ho Smith
Peru
Sullivan
Wabash
Huntington
Cegler
Smith
T A
T A.m
Lafayette
Kokomo
Cadets Train Through City En Route to James Town Exposition
Three to four hundred Culver cadets pass through the city Monday on a Vandalia route to the James Town exposition. They travel in nine sleeping cars five horse cars and nine freight cars with a Panhandle transfer at 2 30 pm.
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Culver
Vandalia
Panhandle
Dunn Hotel Fire Causes Minor Damage in Kitchen Area
Fire Department rushed to the Dunn hotel this morning around 1 o'clock after smoke and flames were seen behind the kitchen range. The blaze started in the wall near the kitchen and resulted in slight damage with no reported injuries.
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Ouro Hotel
Calis
Dunn Hotel
Vandalia Railroad Installs Four New Steam Heating Plants
The Vandalia railroad begins installation of four steam heating plants under the passenger station. Heat will be piped to the yard office and freight house for improved warming and efficiency.
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Vandalia Railroad
Panhandle pay car arrives from Richmond to station
The Panhandle pay car arrived this afternoon from Richmond and will remain at the station until Tuesday. Office men at the station were paid first at 2.3 percent.
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Panhandle
Richmond
Salvation Army defies orders to hold street meetings
The Salvation Army continues to stage meetings on the main streets despite Graham's directive to relocate to the woods. The insistence signals ongoing resistance to restrictions, with supporters citing public aid and religious outreach as their motive.
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Salvation Army
Graham
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Oliver Hard
Editorial Asociation
Diana Editorial Association
Royal Center Record
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