Lone Burglar on West Side
Mrs William Davida awoke shortly after midnight to see a man outside the kitchen door of 255 State Street. Her husband chased him but the prowler escaped. Several recent burglaries have occurred with no clues. A. G. Jenkines, victim of a break in, hopes tin star detectives from Marion and Indianapolis can assist. Police suspect a single professional burglar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Davida
al G. Jenkines
Marion
Indianapolis
Tin Star
Graham
Woman May Die In Detroit Merchant Wife Pin Incident
Mrs. C. G. Ferris of Detroit lies at the Auditorium Annex hotel after eight physicians failed to remove a hatpin from her throat. An X ray located the pin and surgery offered no relief. another operation was planned as her condition remained critical and her life in serious jeopardy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
C. G. Ferris
Detroit
Mich
Auditorium Annex Hotel
No Parade Tomorrow Acknowledged By Buffalo Show Advance Man
The advance man said no parade will occur tomorrow. He arranged for the Buffalo BHl show to move from Lafayette on the Wabash to the West Side Kennedy addition and unload at Wilkinson Street crossing. The team travel to Spencer park is deemed too far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bhl
Kennedy
Spencer Park
Lafayette
Wabash
Penhandle
Wil
Wilkinson Street
William Jessup Visits IL O G F Figure in City
Thomas Jessup, grand officer of the IL O G F, was in the city last night on business with the Eel River jodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jessup
The
IL. O. G. F. Jodge
Eel River Jodge
Chautauqua Opens Soon With Rising Ticket Sales
Superintendent Miller reports rapid preparations for the Loransport Chantauqua opening on August 30. A pavilion tent will be erected at Murdock Grove with a banner proclaiming the event and preparations include lighting, chairs, and official programs mailed to city and surrounding towns. Rural sales of season tickets show strong interest as stars like Captain Hobson Bishop Galloway Mrs Leonora Lake and Mrs Helen Armstrong are touted to attract larger attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loransport
Chantauqua
Miller
Paris
Murdock Crove
Eurly
Broadway
Twenty-Sixth Street
Spencer Park
Captain Hobson
Bishop Gallowa
Leonora
M. Lake
Helen Armstrong
Marion Coun try club golf team visits for match
The Marion Country club golf team of twelve players plus accompanying members and guests arrived by chartered I U T car to play an afternoon match against the local team. The Marion players listed include G. P. Butterworth, David Baxter, Carlton Harwood, N. W. Hiatt, Brice Kinney, Pred Wilson, A. P. Buterworth, Sam Nussbaum, Fred Stubbins, Chauncey Goucher, John O. Wilson, and Prof. C. W. Boncker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Country Club
Marion
G. P. Butterworth
David Baxter
Carlton Harwood
N. W. Hiatt
Brice Kinney
Pred Wilson
A. P. Buterworth
Sam Nussbaum
Fred Stubbins
Cha
Tipton St Joseph Society to Visit. Entertainment Planned
The St Joseph society of Tipton will spend Sunday in this city, chartering a special T A T car and arriving about 9 30. After church service, cars will take local and visiting members to Spencer Park. Entertainment committee includes George Rehie Vat Strebie Fred Grasenmyer Will Brixis John Rothermel and George Hirschauer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Society of
Tipton
St. Joseph Society
Spencer Park
George Rehie
Vat Strebie
Fred Grasenmyer
Will Brixis
John Rothermel
George Hirschauer
Hobos Detained Overnight Ahead of Lafayette Show
In Lafayette last night hobos crowded trains into the city. Police lined them up and jailed them. They will be released tonight and are expected to reach the city before today’s wild west show train arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Packey McFarland Drops Benting Yanger in Fort Warne Fight
Packey McFarland put Benting Yanger under pressure at Fort Warne last night, forcing a stoppage in fourty rounds as Yanger faded and was saved by the sponge before a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Packey McFarland
Benting Yanger
Ft. Warne
Iitter
Yanger
Sponge
Girl Freed of Charge in Companion Killing Case
A girl was liberated today after being cleared of the charge in a companion killing case. The court discharged the defendant, ending the legal proceedings.
Judge Frees Clara Willis After Justified Shooting Defense
Clara Willis, the young colored girl who killed Zulu Sampson near New Waverly, was arraigned for first degree murder. Testimonies from witnesses and a coroner's verdict supported self defense. Judge Al H. Smith dismissed the charge after a hearted lecture urging caution with firearms. Willis left the court free under law, with her white witnesses backing her claim of justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Willis
Zulu Sampson
New Waverly
al H. Smith
Sampson
Miller
Smith
Camp Opens For Seven Sections With Five Participants
Five men Don Douglass Hugo Liennemar Ot Brandt John Quinin and James Chase start their annual two week camp. Activities include skiing hunting and self improvement during the period beginning today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Douglass
Hugo Liennemar
Ot Brandt
John Quinin
James Chase
Local Couple A A Hinis Visit Peru
Mr and Mrs A A Hinis of the city are visiting Peru as part of a travel engagement. The trip includes cultural tours and sightseeing with plans to return next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hinis
This City
Peru
Man With Razor Causes Scene in County Jail
Abraham Bennett confined in the county jail threatened to kill himself with a razor this morning. Purnksy Livingston and another prisoner struggled to disarm him after he grabbed the blade. Bennett had been jailed only today on an intoxication charge. officials note he acted strangely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Bennett
Purnksy Livingston
Livingston
Bicycle Stolen From Alley Behind Lucy's Store
James Fiem ing's bicycle, kept at Lucy's, was stolen from the rear alley last night and remains unrecovered. Police have no clues. several bicycles have vanished recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Fieming
Lucy's
Watch Found at Panhandle Station by Henry Monigan
A watch found yesterday at Panhandle station was reported by travelers as likely belonging to someone who misplaced it. Henry Monigan noted the find and authorities may assist with return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrotnan Henry Monigan
Panhandle Station
Focal
Crutches Sober Arrest Sparks Local Turmoil
Jerry Voley was arrested for intoxication this morning. Yom Lynch, who used crutches, was sent back to the poor farm after yesterday’s events, reflecting a troubled day in the town.
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Jerry Voley
Yom Lynch
Ord
Directors Meeting Delayed Due to Pay Night Absences
Directors could not meet as many merchants were off payroll and others were out of town. The meeting will be read or rescheduled this evening for the industrial association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Industrial Association
Vandalia Strike Fails To Develop Over Fishburn Reinstate Demand
Superintendent Worthington did not arrive as expected and no action was taken. Union leader H Wilson will press for reinstatement of Fishburn and may trigger a strike if denied. Higher officials may be involved, delaying any walkout while a fake message claim tied to Western Union is debunked.
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Frank Worthington
Vandalia
H. Wilson
Sunt
Worthington
Wilson
Flw
Wishburn
Rockfield
Fishburn
O. R.T
Fishtorn
Union
First Presbyterian Sunday School Picnic Planned
Miss Lucretia Skinnner's class of young ladies will hold a picnic at Spencer Park Friday afternoon. They initially planned to visit Rev B. B. Bigier's home near Galveston, but the plan changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucretia Skinnner
First Presbyterian Sunday School
Spencer Park
B. B. Bigier
Galveston
Guard Your Homes Before Buffalo Bill Show Arrives
Residents urged to lock doors and windows tonight and tomorrow as crooks follow crowds at the Buffalo Bill Wild West show in town. The article warns that circus crooks scout while residents are at performances and advises at least one person home all day and night to deter thefts.
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Ouiit
Logansport
Orphans Attend Parker Carnival Promised by Moseley
Orphans will be guests of promoter Moseley at the Parker Carnival on Tuesday afternoon. The invitation was joyfully accepted by the children and Ivan. On Monday the carnival band of twenty five pieces will serenade newspaper offices and perform downtown concerts. Wednesday night the Reporter's thirty six carrier boys visit Moseley to tour the carnival grounds and see Coretta the Midget and Sunflower Belles with free Ferris wheel rides and a baby lions encounter if parents accompany them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prometer Moseley
Carrier Boys
Moseley
Orders Redeemed by City Treasurer Announcement
Ben Porter the city treasurer reported that a man submitted old city orders totaling 4245 dollars and 18 cents with interest of 277 dollars and 70 cents. The orders dated from different times arrived in response to three calls and most are in hand. those still held earn no interest and should be cashed before year end for better use.
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Ben Porter
Porter
Cigar Smoking On Sunday On Logansport LU Car
Logansport men may buy cigars on Sundays by riding an LU T interurban car. Passengers can purchase cigars aboard the car from cigar slot machines installed in the smoking department. A nickel and two turns of a wheel light the cigar.
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Logansport
Horse runs away after fright near Panhandle station
A horse hitched to an Adams Express wagon bolted when startled by a passing car near Panhandle station this morning. It dashed to the corner of Fourth and Market streets where it was captured. A hubbed buggy en route sustained slight damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams E*press
Panhandle Station
Fourth and
Market Streets
Sunday Lobby Sparks Blue Law Backlash in Town
Local debate centers on whether merchants back the Blue Law push while Constable Flanagan denies saloon backing. Town leaders worry the tight enforcement hurts Loganport’s bid for growth as traveling salesmen disappear from Sunday hotels and the public calls for change grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flanagan
Polit Bbiaink
Somone
Safoon
Logansport
Turkeys Boost Low At Indiana Regimental Reunion
Logansport members of the 73d Indiana Regimental association prepare for the twenty-second annual reunion at Westville Laporte county September 18 and 19. President John Herrald guarantees a good time. Secretary H H Williams writes Hy Murdock that foraging is good in the area turkeys do not roost high fields hold fine corn and chickens come into camp if whistled at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Indiana Regimental Association
Westville
Laporte County
John
Windy) Herrald
H. H. Williams
Hy. S. Murdock
Loganeport
Hierrald
Miner Injured by Falling Coal On L T Division Bridge
Moses McIntosh of Vandalia was struck on the head by a coal chunk from an engine while at work on a bridge of the L and T division. He was knocked to the ground and carried back to Vandalia. The injury is not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses McIntosh
Emilave
L. & T. Divion
Contractor Dennishl Receives Additional Sewer Funds
Dennishl, contractor for the West Side sewer, drew $17,832.23 more of the money due for the project. This is his second advance, totaling $70,520.13, while property owners have signed waivers totaling $30,770 at six percent interest. about $26,006 remains to be paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennishl
West Side
Dr Miller Heads to Post Course in Chicago
Dr Miller and his family depart for a four week stay in Chicago. He will take two post course sessions at the Medical College while his wife and child stay with relatives.
Dog Poisoner Busy Strikes Spear Street Area Pets
A dog owned by Frank Carter of Spear Street was poisoned last night. In recent days several dogs belonging to East End residents have suffered the same fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Carter
Spear Street
East End
Golfers Will Dance at Country Club Tonight
A dance will be held at the country club tonight honoring visiting members of the Marion Golf Club. All members with their out-of-town guests are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Golf Club
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Cowslip Farm
J A. G. Jenkines
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Eight Doctors
Supt. Miller
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Marion Club
Ortene Eee
Tipton Society
Custer
Judge Smith
Her
Eryone
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Razor
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