Tramps Throw Man From Moving Train Near Camden
Ben Dickerson of Clymers was knocked from a box car top during a quarrel with three fellow vagrants on a Van dalia freight near Camden. He suffered serious internal injuries with paralysis from the waist down but showed some improvement by midafternoon as doctors in Killian and Cash's ambulance tended him.
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Ben Dickerson
Dickerson
Clymers
Terre Haute
Knights of the Road
Camden
Dickerton
Killian & Cash
Hetherington
Excursion to Lake Maxinkuckee by Panhandle Railroad Workers
Panhandle railroad shop employees from Indianapolis passed through Logansport this morning at about 9 o'clock en route to Lake Maxinkuckee for a day trip. They traveled in two large trains, eleven coaches in the first section and nine in the second, switching to the Vandalia at the West Side junction.
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Panhandle Railroad
Indianapolis
Logansport
Vandalia
Lake Maxinkuckee
Panhandle
Arrest in cruelty to animals case involves Market street livery
Judge Dykeman reports Mark Morris Jr. arrested after attempting to ride a balky horse that kept returning to the stable. Morris allegedly beat the horse until authorities intervened, with Bill Childs called to care for the animal and assist in the case proceedings.
Finger Mash Injury On Zalman Farm
John Meek resident of the Zalman farm six miles south of the city suffered a serious injury yesterday while building a stone fence. A large boulder slipped mashing the index finger of his right hand. Dr. O Leary treated the wound.
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John Meek
Zalman
Dr. O'Leary
Boiler Install Boosts Gas Company Plant Capacity
A new boiler has been installed at the Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas plant increasing its capacity significantly. The company expects to be prepared to meet all winter demand.
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Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company
Century-Old Whiskey Jug to Be Opened in 100 Years
Hartredsburg Kentucky veteran Col. Dick Alexander preserves a three-gallon jug of whiskey distilled by his grandfather on September 26 1803 the date of his daughter's marriage. The jug sealed and dated will be opened September 20 with a feast as guests listed include William Jennings Bryan Governor Beckham Henry Watterson and W. C. P. Breckenridge.
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Hartredsburg
Dick Alexander
Bellsford
Alexander
William Jennings Bryan
Governor Beckham
Henry Watterson
W. C. P. Breckenridge
Advertising for a Wife in Indiana Sparks Mass Mail
Samuel Boulette, a Pendleton horse buyer and window glass worker, posted ads for a wife using only a lock box at the Anderson post office. He has received about four hundred letters since the notice ran in multiple papers. He says he is not ready to choose, claiming sincerity and a stable home. His wife died in Elwood about two years ago. he has two daughters.
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Anderson
Ind
Samuel Boulette
Pendleton
Elwood
Freak Taxes Through History London Window and Chimney Taxes
The article recalls historic levies in London such as the window tax charged per dwelling and the chimney tax from Charles II era. It notes the chimney idea aimed to curb smoke by reducing chimney counts and funding royal pleasures.
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London
All Quiet at Dunkirk Court Room Scene
Antonio Mengillo pleaded entry to a charge of provocation in a Dunkirk court before Justice Kloenne. The witness, via M Caruso, testified that her cousin had assaulted her. Mengillo admitted the act and paid a $13 fine. All went off together.
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Dunkirk
Antonio Mengillo
Court of Justice
Kloenne
Pietro Mengillo
M. Caruso
Third Street
Mongille
Bookkeeper Hurt Packing at Home on Helm Street
Joseph Austin, bookkeeper for Wilson and Humphreys, fell while packing a box at his Helm Street home en route to the East End. He fractured both bones in his left arm just above the wrist. Dr Stevens reduced the fracture.
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Helm Street
East End
Joseph Austin
Wilson & Humphreys
Stevens
Pigeons Released From Noah Club Crates
The Pacific Express company received three crates of homing pigeons from the Noah Homing Pigeon club of Detroit this morning. The birds will be released tomorrow at 5 AM and their arrival home will be recorded.
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The
Pacific Express Company
Noah Homing Pigeon Club
Detroit
Arrested Then Released in Assault Case
Harry Whipple, wanted for assault and battery on Thomas Loftus, an electric light lineman, was arrested this afternoon by police but released later when the injured man refused to file an affidavit.
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Harry Whipple
Thomas Loftus
Reliance Defeats Shamrock in First New York Cup Race
The Reliance led from the start and finished eight minutes ahead of Shamrock III in the first international cup race in New York. The start was delayed to adjust the course as Shamrock held early lead before the defender surged ahead.
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Reliance
New York
Thomas Lipton
Shamrock
Daybreak Promises Tight Yacht Race Between Reliance and Shamrock
New York August 22 A clear wind freshening along the Jersey coast set the stage for a hard fought race between Reliance and Shamrock III for the coveted English yacht trophy. At 8:30 a m the southwest wind reached twelve miles per hour with steady pace and thick surf along the shore. Sir Thomas Lipton aboard the Erin predicted rough seas and great things for his boat.
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New York
Reliance
Shamrock HI
Jersey
Thomas Lipton
Mother's Mind Unbalanced After Cremation Death
Mrs Edward P Haven of Goshen Indiana became insane after the cremation of her eldest son, who served as a Chicago sub postal station superintendent and was a favorite of his mother. Cremation was his wish and was carried out recently, triggering her deterioration and leading to admission for Lunatic asylum proceedings.
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Goshen
Ind
Edward P. Haven
Lonecliff Asylum
Chicago
Thief Relieved Wealthy Resident in Star City
Silas Morgan returned from Star City with details on a Monday theft from Mr. Good, a wealthy resident, where the robber escaped with 29 dollars in cash.
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Silas Morgan
Star City
Mr. Good
Mrs Adda Benjamin Visits Indianapolis On Business
Mrs Adda Benjamin traveled to Indianapolis yesterday for business. The brief note records her trip and purpose without additional details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adda Benjamin
Indianapolis
Broadway Double Tracking to Start Monday
Rails are being laid along Broadway to Seventeenth Street with workmen signed to repair the old line and add a second track. Officials say work on the Broadway project will commence Monday as part of street railway improvements.
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Broadway
Seventeenth Street
Street Railway Company
Carnival Train To Arrive With Gaskill Munday Shows
A special Vandalia train of twenty-nine cars will carry tents paraphernalia and actors for the Gaskill Munday carnival arriving from Kalamazoo Michigan. The festival opens next week under Home Amusement with twenty-two flat cars five coaches and two sleeping cars for the troupe.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Gaskill-Munday Company
Home Amusement Company
City battles over franchise legality in Logansport
Report states Judge Baker ruled the company's perpetual franchise illegal and that the firm owns nothing in Logansport, occupying streets by sufferance. Locals favor ridding the city of ratlers and accept the improvement with relief.
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Pany
Judge
Ralston Gained Notoriety At Newport Carriage Drive
Clarence A. Ralston nineteen and widow Clara J. Ralston of Lima gained notice at Newport when Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the president, invited him to ride in a carriage along the fashionable seashore resort. He had come from New York where he served with Western Union and had been sent to Newport to handle tennis championships. The president's daughter observed his fatigue and arranged a return carriage ride to give him a rest.
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Lima
Clarence A. Ralston
Clara J. Ralston
Newport
Alice Roosevelt
Ralston
Western Union
New York
Burial of Eliza Jane Reyburn Higgins Returns to Logansport
A. J. Higgins and his brother-in-law R. Frazee of Logansport examined the remains of Eliza Jane Reyburn Higgins. She was buried in Reyburn cemetery forty years ago and was moved to Logansport for burial beside Captain A. M. Higgins.
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Peru
A. J. Higgins
R. Frazee
Logansport
Eliza Jane Reyburn Higgins
Reyburn
A. M. Higgins
Mrs E de Bruyn Kopp and son depart for Chicago
Mrs. E de Bruyn Kopp and her son Adrian travel to Chicago this afternoon to visit relatives and friends for several days.
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E de Bruyn Kopp
Adrian
Chicago
Mrs Nula Walker Visits Then Heads Home
Mrs Nula Walker of Kokomo leaves this city after a several day visit with relatives and friends to travel to Walton to visit kin before returning home.
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Nula Walker
Kokomo
Walton
Miss Helen Hughes Heads Home From Chicdzo Visit
Miss Helen Hughes returns to her home after visiting relatives and friends in Chicdzo. She will depart Monday for Pennsylvania to be a guest of relatives there for three weeks.
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Helen Hughes
Chicdzo
Pennsylvania
Maxinkuckee Assembly At Culver Draws Large Attendance
The Maxinkuckee Assembly at Culver on August 21 1903 reports strong attendance and joyous events. Dr Hunter spoke on From Tarsus to Rome after musical showcases by Mrs Foster Miss Sharpe and the Winona Glee Club. A free ride for guests ended the evening and future programs promise notable talent and improvements.
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Maxinkuckee Assembly
Culver
W. T L. Waggoner
Eureka
Hunter
C. FE
Foster
Topeka
Kan
Prescott
Chicago
Winona Glee Club
Tarsus
Rome
Bessie Evans
O. F. Palmer
Plymouth
Leona Sharpe
Indianapolis
Nellie L. Kistler
Mary Justice
C. L. Nelson
Logansport
J. B. Dennis
Williamsport
Ind
Maxinkuckee Notes Picnic Draws Major Indianapolis Labor crowd
Dewitt Justice and son James visited for a fishing trip while Dr. Nelson joined at the lake. H J McSheehy plans to close his cottage Monday. The Arlington hosts Mrs. M J Stoeckley and daughters Mae and Gertrude of Toledo Ohio visiting the McSheehy cottage. Nearly 2000 men from the Indianapolis railroad shops and offices attend the lake picnic today.
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Dewitt Justice
James
Entil Keller
Logansport
Dr. Nelson
H. J. McSheehy
Arlington
M. J. Stoeckley
Mae and
Gertrude
Toledo
Ohio
McSheehy
Indianapolis
Amanda Orr 235 arrests sent to house of correction
Baltimore dated report notes Amanda Orr, known for 235 arrests, is sent to the house of correction for two months after a recent release from Bayview asylum. She had thanked Justice Garland with a silk handkerchief but soon returned to old haunt The Space, amid a history of early dissipation starting at age sixteen.
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Baltimore
Amanda Orr
House of Correction
Amanda
Bayview Asylum
Deaths and Funerals Notice for Comingore and Lowman
The remains of Frank Comingore may be viewed today from 4 to 8 p.m. at his sister’s home 1205 Market Street and tomorrow morning from 7 to 9 a.m. Funeral services are private. The funeral of nine month old Lawrence Lowman of Shultzown was held this afternoon at J. N. Helly’s home with interment at Mt. Hope.
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Frank Comingore
Market Street
Vate
Lawrence Lowman
Perry Lowman
Shultztown
J. N. Helly
Mt. Hope
Out of Business for American Saving Stamp Store
The Third Street trading stamp shop of the American Saving Stamp company has closed its doors and the premises are now vacant.
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The
American Saving Stamp Company
Third Street
C F Ranch Returns From Cleveland Visit
C F Ranch arrived back yesterday after a two week stay in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Ranch
Cleveland
Labor War Threat Looms In Logansport Building Trade
Organizer C P Smith warned a general strike could follow if disputes between the plasterers union and contractors’ association remain unresolved within days. Contractors met to form an employers council, echoing Marion model as Logansport braces for possible halted building next week.
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Plasterers’ Union
Contractors’ Association of
Logansport
O. P. Smith
Marion
Gemmer
Charles F. Waltz
W. M. Pickard
Marion Council
Winfield
Waltz
James McElhaney
QC. P. Smith
Smith Seeks State Labor Commissioner Visit for Settlement
C P Smith of this city has written to Mr McCormack of the state labor commissioners asking him to come to the city to attempt a settlement of current difficulties. He stated today he is confident the commissioner will be in the city next week if his schedule allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. P. Smith
McCormack
Vienna Firemen Versatile and Brave in Many Tasks
Vienna reports that the city fire brigade handles a wide range of duties beyond fires. They captured a strong thief resisting police, rescued a woman from a cement canal bed, and removed papal arms from the nuncio’s palace after the pope’s death, tasks requiring skill beyond ordinary workmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Uoruhy
Y M C A Work Committee Set to Meet on Sunday
The religious work committee of the RR YMCA will meet Sunday afternoon at the home of Secretary N. E. Benning at 1127 High Street to plan the season's campaign.
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The
N. E. Benning
High Street
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Detroit Club
Challenger
Minnneapos Journal
Miss Roosevelt
Gaskill and Mundy
Cave of the Winds
Mt. Pelee
Roberta
National Congress of Chanting Girls
Frank Cripner
Cincinnati
Employers’ Council
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