Foster mother charged in murder of Indiana girl
Mary Wright of Logansport now under arrest in Lakota North Dakota accused of killing her adoptive daughter Beulah Wright thirteen with strangulation and carbolic acid. Prosecution says motive was a $300 life insurance payout. Body exhumed disproved death by own action findings, Wright linked to earlier cruel treatment and relocation schemes.
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Wright
Ottawa Street
North Sixth
Broadway
Strecker Building
J. J. Rothermel
George Welch
Midway
Fifth Street
John Snell
South Bend
Thiey
Wabash
Chinese Wins The Boat
Portland on August 20 Jim Fock a Chinese at Fourth and Pine streets was attacked by Harley Harper a twenty one year old carpenter and leader of roysterers The Chinese man quickly threw him down with jiu jitsu and then spanked him with a Chinese shoe before both were taken into custody
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Portland
Ore
Jim Fock
Fourth
Pine Streets
Harley Harper
Carpenter
John Fock
Mrs Johnson Advances After Hospital Operation
Mrs. Harry Johnson wife of Dr Johnson improved after an appendicitis operation at St Joseph hospital. She was moved to the home of Dr Johnsons parents Mr and Mrs S F Johnson of East High street for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Johnson
Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
S. F. Johnson
East High Street
Bergman Family Glad Over New Daughter
Ferdinand Bergman received a telegram from son in law William Nolda of Richmond Virginia announcing a new daughter born yesterday at their home. Mrs Nolda was formerly Emma Bergman of this city.
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Ferdinand Bergman
William Nolda
Richmond
Nolda
Emma Bergman
Bankers' Directory cancellation shocks Logansport printers
A wave of disappointment hits thirty veteran printers after word that the Bankers' Directory will not be produced in Logansport this season. The 1,000 pages of type and materials will be sent to Chicago, with no stated reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers’ Directory
Davis
Bankers
Envelopedia Company
Chicago
Old Maid Party Honors Miss Laura Jones at Flora Home
An Old Maid Party was hosted by Miss Mildred Canter of Flora on Tuesday evening for her guest Miss Laura Jones of Logansport. Attending old maids included Ruth Steckel Esther Canter Bertha Campbell Blanche Barnard Mabel Shirar Edith Briggs Lenore Rochard Fern Shaner Sadie Viora Faye Harter and Mildred Canter.
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Mildred Canter
Flora
Laura Jones
Logansport
Ruth Steckel
Esther Canter
Bertha Campbell
Blanche Barnard
Mabel Shirar
Edith Briggs
Lenore Rochard
Fern Shaner
Sadie Viora
Faye Harter
Lonley Old Man Hangs Self After Financial Troubles
Noblesville Indiana August 30 Hiram Minting a Luckster wagon driver for thirty nine years committed death by own action by hanging himself. After two days missing a searching party found his body hanging in his barn. He planned the act carefully to insure success. His wife died last spring and he lived alone with no children.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hiram Minting
Mrs Wanger Sent Home From St Joseph’s Hospital
Mrs. Frank Wanger was discharged to her home at 1913 George street this morning after confinement at St. Joseph’s hospital. She underwent an operation but is now greatly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wanger
George Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Coal Shed Fire Sparks From Vandalia Engine
A spark from a Vandalia engine ignited a coal shed owned by McCaffrey last evening. The resulting fire damaged the shed and required the fire department to respond.
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McCaffrey
Williamson Back From Two-Year Absence Visit Returns Home
Stewart Williamson, long missing from the city for two years and a half, returned to his parents at 922 Broadway. Located in Spokane since the mining panic, he worked there in real estate and plans to stay home until Christmas. He had previously lived in Kellogg and Wardner, Idaho, where mines closed during the downturn.
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Stewart Williamson
J. S. Williamson
Broadway
Spokane
Wash
Kellogg
Wardner
Idaho
Hotel lobby trespass dispute sparks Sunday showdown
Police officer Wedekind camped in the Barnett hotel lobby amid door rattling and barroom watching. Proprietor Keller warned him to leave or face arrest for trespass. The incident repeats rumors of a Sunday clash as bar ownership changes hands and police protest patrols.
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Jean Wedekind
Barnett Hotel
Keller Boys
Wedekind
Keller
Ham” Harris
George Harris
Johnston Hotel
Homer Hayes
Barnett
Johnston
Grocer Kidnaps Baby Over Debt
Wilkes Barre August 20 A grocer John Prnish of this city kidnapped the baby of his debtor Mrs John Crancel of Parsons to force payment. He was arrested and brought before police court. Mayor Kniffen ruled no malicious intent, fining him five dollars, as the mother did not pay the bill and the child was recovered.
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Brodaway
Lylie Emmett
Emmett
Bay
Robinson's
Prosecutors
Ray
Wilkes-Barre
John Prnish
John Crancel
Parsons
Kniffen
Barnish
Eikenberry Reunion Draws Family From Far Regions
The Eikenberry reunion gathered several hundred relatives at Spencer park with guests from across the state and nation. Notably present was Rev. A. M. Wright of North Manchester as a distinguished attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Park
A. M. Wright
North Manchester
New Routh Packing Plant Ready for Move In
The Routh Packing company completed its new building and plans to move in. The expanded facility meets a badly needed room as the factory increases capacity.
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Routh Packing Company
No Hoodoo Fails Vandalia Repairman Despite Six Month Check
John Rhine, a Vandalia car repairman, holds check No. 1313 for six months without incident or injury, signaling resilience against local hoodoo superstition.
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John Rhine
Fire wagon strikes post near Vandalia depot
West Side fire wagon under Firemen Baker and Warnock yesterday hit a depot post at Vandalia and its tongue broke. Occupants received a severe jolt but no injuries are reported.
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Baker
Warnock
Vandalia
Warrick III Confined Delays Hockenbeamer Tax Decision
County assessor Harry G. Warrick is ill and confined to his home, unable to render a ruling in the Hockenbeamer tax case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry G. Warrick
Bu Ilness
Hockenbeamer
Electric light plans approved by city board of works
The board of works approved a $38,000 electric light plant plan after review with Prof. Esterline. Proposal includes a 500 kW turbine unit, new stack, 180 arc lights, and reuse of meters, with bids to be advertised once council allocates funds. The upgrade aims to cut coal costs by $9,000 annually and street lighting costs by $960 yearly.
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J. Walter Esterline
Board of Public Works
Esterline
Board of Works
Prof
Lafayette
Ft. Wayne
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Loansport
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American Federation of Musicians
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First Baptist Church
George R. Durga
Celestial
Mrs. Johnson Better
Grandpa
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Meeks
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T. H. Wilson Company
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H. P. Gage
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John Fording
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George J. Martin
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