Murder Shrouds Death Of Joseph Uncapher In Yard
Joseph E. Uncapher, 19, was found dead with a fractured skull on a woodpile in his yard near Washington township Sunday at 3 am. Coroner suspects murder. no charges filed yet. His father Joseph Uncapher and Harry Grace are jailed after conflicting statements. Will Profit involved earlier. Police and prosecutor pursue leads as inquest proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Uncapher
Grace
Uncapher
Hetherington
Walters
Young Uncapher
Unceapher, Sr
Miller
Unceapher
Kistler
Mr. Upcapher
Grace Lavelle Returns Home in Madison
Grace Lavelle is back at her residence in Madison after returning from a prior absence. The report notes her home in Madison as the location of her return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lavelle
Madison
Lost Horse Found After Night Search
Attorney C E Hale and Police spent a sleepless Saturday hunting a family horse that strayed from its hitching post and was thought stolen. The horse was found tied in front of Judge Baldwin’s home at Seventh and Market streets. corn silk on the buggy seats indicated it had been used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Hale
Mr. Hale
Coppers
Judge Baldwin
Seventh and
Market Streets
Polo rink planned in Lafayette polo league schedule set
Lafayette Indiana August 31 The Lafayette Racing and Amusement association agrees to erect a polo rink on North Ninth street and raise 10000 to finish the capital stock. The season begins November 2. A committee of Ball Balfe and Williams will visit Kokomo to adopt a polo league schedule. VanNatta Burt Travis Rogenthal named officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Lafayette Racing and Amusement Association
North Ninth Street
George Ball
Luke Balfe
C. F. Williams
Kokomo
Job L. VanNatta
Thomas W. Burt
Charles W. Travis
Henry Rogenthal
Lucerne shuts out Grass Creek in Sunday diamond game
Lucerne baseball team blanked Grass Creek on their field as Hilbert struck out eleven and received strong support. Lucerne aims to extend the streak next Thursday September 3 when Camden visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grass Creek
Lucerne
Hilbert
Camden
Resolutions of Respect for Washington Bringhurst
The board of directors of the First National Bank of Logansport held a special meeting on August 31, 1903 to express appreciation for Washington Henry Bringhurst, a longtime director who has passed away. Bringhurst aligned half a century of Logansport business with integrity and high character. The bank and community mourn his loss and will honor his memory by recording and publishing the resolution.
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First National Bank of
Logansport
Washington Henry Bringhurst
Local Church Convention Opens at Broadway M. E.
The week's local church convention begins Tuesday evening at Broadway M. E. Church with Rev. Earle Naftager delivering the opening address. The program includes church expansion among colored people and practical missionary work. Good music each evening and all departments urged to cooperate. Everyone is welcome.
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Broadway M. E
Earle Naftager
Rockefeller Chemical considers Logansport factory depot
Dispatches from New York report that Rockefeller Chemical company weighs establishing a factory and depot in Logansport. No definite details are available at this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rockefeller Chemical Company
Logansport
Fisherman Glen Forgy Hooks Forty-Pound Muskalonge
Glen Forgy angling on northern lakes today sent his father word of a forty pound muskalonge caught.
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Glen Forgy
Louis Rothschilds Returns From Extended Western Trip
Louis Rothschilds has returned from an extended trip through the west. The article notes his travel, observations, and a resumed schedule upon arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rothschilds
Carnival profits eyed after Home Amusement week
Home Amusement Company reports nearly 6000 dollars in week receipts with most going to Gaskill Mundy. An automobile prize goes to six Twelfth Street gentlemen led by George Schneider and Harriet Planck drew the winning ticket number 7984. The car could bring about 400 dollars as a sale offer.
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Home Amusement Company
Gaskill-Mundy Company
Harriet Planck
North Street
Twelfth Street
George Schneider
Harry St. Claire
Barney Zimmerman
A. Senett
William Brixius
Paris baroness builds large hospital for homeless dogs
In Grenvillers near Paris a charity runs a grand dog hospital named the Dogs Refuge. Baroness leading aristocrats fund the project and care for sick dogs as if they were the rich’s. The origin story recalls a street incident involving a bound dog and cruel taunts.
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Paris
Taronne d’Herpent
Grenvillers
Grenvilliers
Baron Alphonse de Rothschild
Due de Rahan
Comte de Montesquion- Fezensac
Louis Stern
New York
Due de Rochefoucauld
Reunions Held by Jefferson Township Churches at Spencer Park
Pisgah Center and Union churches held their annual reunion at Spencer park on Saturday. The Sunday school event drew over three hundred attendees despite bad weather and featured a large dinner. Rev. Cameron of Chicago spoke as a theological student attendee.
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Pisgah
Center
Union
Jefferson Township
Spencer Park
Rev
Cameron
Chicago
Chi
Trains to Run by Next Summer on Indy Logansport Chicago Line
Frederick A. Gale of Chicago promoter says trains will run over the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago railroad by the Fourth of July next year after the Indianapolis council grants a franchise. Construction starts soon at Sheridan and Jolietville with crews working both directions toward the city. Rail and ties totaling thirty miles have been ordered and could be ready by January if the franchise is granted promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. & C. Railroad
Indianapolis, Logansport
Chicago
Frederick A. Gale
Indianapolis
Sheridan
Jolietville
Wilkinson Auto Life Saving Trip to Georgetown
Charles Wilkinson used his automobile Saturday to rush diphtheritic antitoxin to a seriously ill girl in Georgetown ten miles west of Logansport. Ben Fisher notified by phone from Dr. McBeth of Burnettsville, andWilkinson made the ten mile trip in forty minutes to aid the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkinson
Georgetown
Charles Wilkinson
Ben Fisher
Dr. McBeth
Burnettsville
Logansport
Volun
Road construction contracts awarded along the route
In three weeks and with contracts awarded along the road, Lt. Ritchie who buys ground for the project will close options and contracts on the right of way and terminal property in Indianapolis once the franchise is granted. More than $400,000 will be paid out. Construction of the new passenger and freight depot will start this winter at Missouri and West Washington streets.
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Ritchie
Indianapolis
Missouri
West Washington Streets
Kokomo Mayor Western traction line progress reported
Kokomo Indiana August 31 work speeds on the Kokomo Marion and Western traction line with cars to run between Kokomo and Greentown within ten days and a Kokomo Marion link by October 15. George Marott of Indianapolis heads the new company as president and principal stockholder. the same corporation also owns Kokomo light and street railway systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Marion
Centenarian Peter Surprise Dies in Indiana Home at 111
Peter Surprise of Lowell Indiana died at his son Henry Surprise's home northeast of town. Born in Canada in 1792 he lived in Lake County for seventy years and worked on the farm until just a year ago. He passed away at age 111.
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Peter Surprise
Lake County
Lowell
Ind
Henry Surprise
Here
Canada
Frank Dock Visits Delphi Relatives During Short Stop
Frank Dock makes a brief visit to Delphi to spend time with relatives and unwind during a short stay. He is seen at local spots with family members, enjoying quiet moments away from travel duties.
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Frank Dock
Delphi
Fast doctor runs auto to aid sick child
A man used a fast machine to reach Georgetown in forty minutes after leaving at 2:00. He delivered medicine to a sick child despite rocky roads turning rough beyond a certain point. The child grew better after the dose, and Mr. Wilkinson did not regret the act though an initial report claimed the child had died.
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Kenneth
Georgetown
Mr. Wilkinson
Farmer Teaches Auto to Stop After Warnings
In Kinderhook New York a farmer who warned an auto driver to slow down when passing his team finally stopped the machine by firing a shot at the driving part. The driver threatened suit but admitted he had been wrong.
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Chatham
N. Y
Kinderhook
Schoen Family Relocate to Indianapolis
John Schoen and his family move from Logansport to Indianapolis and will reside there henceforth.
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John Schoen
Logansport
Indianapolis
Frankfort Ball Park Brawl Ends Quietly After Rider Threats
A Frankfort crowd sparked a near riot at the ball park when a rooter tried to threaten Loe sunsport players. Charles Carroll, a local pitcher, fought the aggressor with a single punch, knocking him down. The dispute moved to a street car before calm returned. management calls the incident a disgrace.
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Ball Park
Frankfort
Loesunsport
Charles Carroll
Carroll
Assembly closes season at Lake Maxinkuckee
The Maxinkuckee assembly in Indiana ended its season on August 31. Officers elected for the year include President W. E. Callane Flora, Vice President Charles R Scoville Chicago, Secretary A. M. oHotman Logansport, Treasurer J. O. Farrier Culver, and directors J. O. Finch Williamsport Ira Booker Darlington F. C. Huston Indianapolis J. O. Ferrier Eli Miller South Bend. Buildings will be enlarged and a new one will be erected next year.
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Lake Maxinkuckee
Ind
Maxinkuckee
J. O. Farrier
Culver
J. O. Finch
Williamsport
Ira Booker
Darlington
F. C. Huston
Indianapolis
J. O. Ferrier
Eli Miller
South Bend
Reliance Leads Shamrock in Sail Race Toward Cup
The Reliance held a mile lead over Shamrock at 3:30 PM as wind favored the American yacht toward the finish. By 4:00 PM Shamrock was gaining with wind rising, but the finish was in doubt as time limit loomed.
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Reliance
Shamrock
United States
Shamroek
Eaining
Laurels Defeat Deer Creek 17 to 5 on Road Trip
West Side Laurels traveled to Deer Creek and dominated the game, finishing with a 17 to 5 advantage over the Deer Creek pitchers. The scoreline reflects a strong performance by the Laurels.
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Laurels
Deer Creek
West Side Laurels
Logansport Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapons
A Hamilton Ohio dispatch reports Robert Bordes of Logansport Inc was arrested yesterday on a charge of carrying concealed weapons. The directory lists no such person.
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Hamilton
Ohio
Robert Bordes
Logansport, Inc
Mrs Mary E Ketchum Plans Bremen Millinery Store
Mrs Mary E Ketchum and her family relocate to Bremen Indiana where she will this fall open a millinery store. The move reflects a new business venture by the local resident as the community welcomes the arrival.
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Mary E. Ketchum
Bremen
Ind
Ed Crawford Resigns as Panhandle Yard Clerk
Ed Crawford resigns from his post as clerk at the Panhandle yard office and has returned to his Richmond home.
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Ed Crawford
Panhandle Yard
Richmond
Institute Opens With Large Attendance for Teachers Institute
The Cass County Teachers' Institute opened with one of the largest attendances on record. Professors Howe Hall and Hill lead lectures on drama education and development. Special lectures by Pfrimmer and Giffe are scheduled midweek.
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Cass County Teachers’ Institute
W. T. H. Howe
Evansville High School
Robert Hail
Manual Training High Schoool
Indianapolis
John A. Hill
Logansport High Schoos
W. W. Pfrimmer
Kentland
W. T. Giffe
Professor Howe
Hall
Evansville
Saloon Keeper Guards Patrons With Revolvers In East St Louis
East St Louis August 31. To shield customers from highwaymen, saloon keeper C Reed provides guards or revolvers for patrons returning home at night. Two guards and a dozen revolvers form the defense, with escorts for lone patrons and revolvers issued to pairs. The plan has gained popularity.
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East St. Louis
C. Reed
Luther Resigns Pastorate to Enter Business
Dispatches from Valparaiso report Reverend Martin Luther a Presbyterian minister and former pastor of Broadway Presbyterian Church has resigned his pastorate to pursue a new line of work. The exact nature of the business is not yet disclosed.
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Valparaiso
Martin Luther
Broadway Presbyterian Church
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Joseph E. Uncapher
Washington Town
Ship Road
Coro
Ner
Police
Polo
TAD Carnival
Automobile
Hospital For Dogs
Baroness
Pingzh
British East Africa
Gondororo Tarrangoule
KAPFD
L. Stefanie
Ruvolp
Tish
England
Dr. Herzl
Basel
Switzerland
East Africa
Russia
Roumania
Indianapolis Council
Kokomo, Marion & Western Interurban
Hootman
Maxinkuckee Assembly
W. E. Callane
Flora
Charles R Scoville
A. M. oHotman
Logans
Reliance Ahead
Lillian Baker
Base Street
Earle Naftzger
Mt. Hope
Russell G. Hoover
William H. Hoover
Adamsboro
Taber Cemetery
W. H. Bringhurst
Market Street
Institute
Liquor Dealer
Luther
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