Nightcap Nine Triumphs After Extra Innings
A two-inning extra contest decided the game after five were scheduled. The scribes won 6 to 5 in OT, with notable feats by Jack Teller the pitcher and Bert Lyons on the mound for the newspaper team. Batters and fielders from both sides showcased strong play as crowds watched, and Patsy Smith was barred from admission.
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Gress Club
Bluffton
Jack Teller
Bert Lyons
Cubs
Ae Righ
Tommy Regan
Evers
Den
Vodeville
Toot Moore
Hendee
Muggsy McGraw
Nim
Bill Smith
Bill
Jake Kiem
Jonn Voss
Patsy Smith
Segars
Delie
Leprosy May Soon Be Cured by New Lab Growth
From Molokai the news reaches Washington that U S public health scientists have grown leprabacilli in pure culture outside the body and in lab tubes. This marks the first step toward a vaccine or serum to cure or prevent leprosy.
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Washington
Molokai
Coral Island
Hansen
Ree
United States Public Health and Marine Hospital Service
Fireman Hurt in House Fire at Virgil Conrad Home
A small blaze at Virgil Conrad's residence on Michigan avenue started in an upstairs closet around six last evening. Fire was put out with minor damage. Fireman Charles Gharis of No. 2 engine house sustained a severe cut to his hand while battling the flames.
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Virgil Conrad
Michigan Avenue
Charles Gharis
Labor Day Proclamation and Day Off at Daily Reporter
Governor Thomas R. Marshall proclaims September 5 1910 a public holiday for labor. The Daily Reporter plans a full holiday for employees to join in Labor Day festivities organized by Logansport labor groups. He urges workers to celebrate honest toil and the union of labor and justice for all mankind.
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Thomas R. Marshall
Daily Reporter
Logansport
Thomas R Marshall
Indiana
Union of Labor and Justice For
Pierp and Nelse Sing of Rubber Schemes
A satirical verse portrays Morgan and Nelson in a scheme to hoard rubber and crush rivals. Bristow’s exaggerated tale roars across the land as Pierp’s song stirs a trusting crowd. The speaker defends a philanthropic motive while admitting profit avoidance and control aims.
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Nelson
Nelse
Bristow
Pierp
Boy Scalded by Boiling Water in Kitchen Accident
Morris Shaver nine, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Shaver, severely burned after tipping a pan of boiling water from the stove. He sustained burns to his arms and chest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Shaver
Jacob Shaver
Coople Wedding Steals Show at Auction Sale Feature
A large crowd attends Panhandle addition auction where few lots sell as Bertha Schreyer and Fred Lewis wed during the event. The couple, long together, receive vows from Judge v. C. Hanawait as four parcels fetch notable prices despite slow bidding. Lewis, Ark and Grand theatres caretaker, known in the city, confirms genuine affection rather than a rushed union for funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Schreyer
Fred Lewis
Lewis
Ark
Grand Theatres
Boisterous Michigan City Excursion Casts Booze Shadow
Royal Centre Indiana August 30 The reader vows railroads must advertise responsibly as a Vandalia line excursion to Michigan City drew criticism for passengers carrying liquor in iced buckets and making scenes on the train Local residents and visitors such as John Aberhouser and Newell Terrell are noted alongside travel updates and social notices about area families and establishments.
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Royal Centre
Ind
Michigan City
Indiana
John Aberhouser
Newell
Lilmos
Dim Terrell
Champaign
Ill
William Williamson
Dorcas Laemle
Persomw
Illinois
Ebert
Pittsburg
G. M. Skinner
Mackinnee
Wilkinson & Bowman
Albert Button
Chicago
Miss Lottie Runkle Noted in Local Report
Miss Lottie Runkle of southwest of town was reported in a local notice. The sparse fragment mentions her name and general location without further details.
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Lottie Runkle
Lafayette Baseball Club Reveals Player Releases
At a Lafayette Baseball association meeting directors released Wilson Chappel Morter and Conners from the club. Conners has offers and may thrive with a team away from home. Manager Comingore to add a pitcher and catcher infield replacement. Siler likely to start.
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Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Baseball Association
Wilson
Chappel
Comingore
Siler
Melons Halt State Business at Capitol
Jefferson City Missouri August 30 Charles P Hawkins a Dunklin county legislator caused a two hour capitol shutdown by gifting over 100 Dunklin County watermelons to state officials and staff. He sent two carloads and directed enough melons remain for officials while about 1300 were sent to the penitentiary convicts.
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Jefferson City
Charles P. Hawkins
Dunkinn County
State Capitol
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill At Indianapolis
Mr and Mrs Clarence Hill of Washington Street are in Indianapolis staying at a hotel for a short visit.
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Clarence Hill
Washington Street
Indianapolis
Lafayette and Logan Playoff Chase Nearing Third
Logan faces Lafayette with a chance to move up if it defeats Lafayette in the series. A win would nearly oust Lafayette from third place in the standings.
Logansport-Tied Standings Feel Pressure From Series
Logansport and Lafayette, longtime rivals, clashed at League Park as Logansport aimed to edge ahead in the series. A forfeit boosted Logansport after Bluffton used illegal Kansas league players, nudging Logansport closer to Lafayette with key games remaining in Huntington and here in the next days.
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Wabash
Bluffton
Lafayette
Logansport
Marion
Huntington
League Park
Collegians
Halderman
Leffert
Logan
Carl Mandel Returns From Michigan Outing
Panhandle Trainmaster Johnston’s chief clerk Carl Mandel has returned from a trip to Petoskey and other Michigan cities.
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Carl Mandel
Panhandle
Johnston
Petoskey
Michigan
Ulster County Gazette Reappears as a Local Prank
An aged citizen brings a familiar Ulster County Gazette to Col Roosevelt in Conneaut Ohio. The spoof relic dates to 1800 Kingston origins and chronicles Washington’s death and Napoleon era notes. Hendricks once preserved a copy in the Indiana state library for public education.
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Ulster County Gazette
Laogansport
Cass County
Conneaut
Ohio
Col. Roosevelt
Kingston
N. Y
George Washington
Napoleon
Sloop of War
Thomas A. Hendricks
Indiana
Gazette
Hendricks
State Library
Elks Plan Annual Fish Fry at Hall Banquet Room
The Elks announce their annual fish fry to be held Wednesday August 31 in the banquet room of the Elks hall. John McMillen serves as caterer and the feast will be served at 9 o clock. It is billed as a star affair likely to draw a large crowd.
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The
Elks
Elks’ Hall
John McMillen
Wife threatens husband over kitchen and abandonment claim
Jordan Miller sues Eva Miller in Cass circuit court for abandonment after she left January 11 1905 ending their August 29 1886 marriage. He alleges she threatened to kill him with a butcher knife and forced him to cook his own meals while she laughed.
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Eva Miller
Miller
Cass County Teachers Institute Highlights MacMurray Reading
Prof. Arthur MacMurray delivers engaging sessions at the forty sixth Cass County Teachers Institute with readings from Eugene Field and Rudyard Kipling. Cornelia MacMullan speaks on pedagogy while several teachers enroll and a water melon feast follows a park visit with a prize for the melon-eating winner.
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Arthur MacMurray
Cass County Teachers’ Institute
Mac Murray
Eugene Field
Rudyard Kipling
Professor MacMurray
Ginger
Cornelia KE
MacMullan
Bertha McMillen
May Fansler
Bertha Kirk
Frank Brown
Frankie Kinneman
Jennie Ludders
Rural Carriers Meet at Spencer Park in September
The Indiana Rural Letter Carriers association holds its annual convention at Spencer Park on September 4 and 5 with an expected large attendance. Invited speakers include Albert J. Beveridge and Frederick Landis. Sunday program features Miss Antrim Royal Centre vocal solo, Madge and Mishia Moore Adamsboro piano duet, Nelson House Royal Centre vocal solo, Merl and Anna McKee Twelve Mile vocal duet, Miss Carline Bennett Warren reading, Misa Kramer Royal Centre instrumental, with young Miss Bennett noted as a remarkable impersonator and singer.
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Indiana Rural Letter Carriers’ Association
Spencer Park
Albert J. Beveridge
Frederick Landis
Miss Antrim
Royal Centre
Madge
Mishia Moore
Adamsboro
Nelson House
Merl
Anna McKee
Twelve Mile
Reading
Carline Bennett
Warren
Ind
Misa Kramer
Bennett
Police Roundup Detentions and Trials After Arrests
Jacob Golesp and John Rososki were jailed eleven days for intoxication. John Ruff received eleven days on intoxication. larceny charge dropped. Friends paid a fine for the latter. Janes and Frank Waldsmith faced assault battery and concealed weapons charges in trial. Robert McDonald was acquitted of intoxication.
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Jacob Golesp
John Rososki
John Ruff
Janes
Frank Waldsmith
Motorcycle Speeding Rider Injured in Crash
Roscoe Kenny twenty one years old was dangerously injured in a motorcycle collision in Lafayette Indiana He was speeding down Ninth street hill when his front wheel struck a street car and the handlebar pierced his body Kenny is a noted motorcycle racer with a record of local wins.
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Lafayette
Ind
Roscoe Kenny
Ninth Street Hill
Kenny
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van Miller
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Teddy
Brinas
Jordan Miller
Cass Circuit Court
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Russell Hoss
Tenghers
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George Davis
George
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