Labor Day Parade Promises Largest Indiana Turnout
A massive Labor Day parade is planned in this city with aims to surpass all prior Indiana labor demonstrations. Led by grand marshals George W. Burkhart and Edward Truax, the event expects about five thousand workers and features a full schedule from 9:30 a.m. assembly to a 2:09 p.m. program with speakers including Mrs. Anna B. Field and P. H. Morrissey.
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George W. Burkhart
Edward Truax
Trades Assembly Hall
Fourth
Broadway
Lafayette
Kokomo
Elwood
Wabash
Peru
Huntington
Frankfort
Noblesville
Logansport
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
F Brotherhood of Locomotive
Brotherhood of
Logansport Trades Assembly Urges Labor Day Observation
The Trades Assembly of Logansport calls on citizens to observe Labor Day on September 2 1907 at Spencer Park. It invites all workers and non unions to attend speeches, display the flag, and honor both labor and capital for America.
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Logansport
Trades Assembly
Labor of
Spencer Park
Labor
Capital
America
E. H. Laing
Pres
Ey P. Smith
Sec’y
Remonstrances Challenge Liquor Licenses in Townships
A remonstrance against liquor licenses in Jackson and Tipton townships was filed in the county auditor's office, totaling 236 names and claiming a 14 vote majority for dry status. Saloon interests plan a strong defense at the upcoming county commissioners meeting, while Logansport's saloon business may benefit from the controversy. In police court, Frank Smith of Monticello was jailed for drunkenness after traveling to town to buy shoes.
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Jackson Township
Galveston
Tipton Township
Walton
Logansport
Frank Smith
Monticello
Judge Smith
Soldier Returns Then Re-enlists in Kentucky Army Post
Roy E F Larimer of this city, who enlisted in the spring and returned home a month ago, was taken back to the Kentucky army post yesterday after surrendering to Sergeant Helms and deciding army life suited him better than civilian life.
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Roy EF. Larimer
Kentucky
Sergeant Helms
Will Speak at Evansville Labor Meeting
Q O P Smith of this city vice president of the State Federation of Labor will leave tomorrow for Evansville to address the labor men of that city on Monday. Many speakers of prominence in national labor circles will also deliver addresses.
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QO. P. Smith
State Federation of Labor
Evansville
Hajonal
Chautauqua Opens With Mixed Reception at Tent
The Chautauqua opened with strong attendance and lively programs by Wallace Bruce Amsbury and the Cleveland Ladies Orchestra despite mud and darkness from unlit routes. Capt Hobson's arrival and tomorrow’s features drew local and out of town interest as crowds gathered to hear the war hero.
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Wallace Bruce Amsbury
Cleveland Ladies’ Orchestra
Shelt
Democray
Amsbury
Hobson
Blooming Lilac Bush Again Despite Leaves Unplucked
Mrs D J Gould of 71T Bringhurst Street reports a lilac bush blooming for the second time this year. The plant previously bore many blossoms and now seven full blossoms appear again, with a local belief about spring leaves predicting repeat blossoms.
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D&jev Gould
Bringhurst Street
Vandalia Runs Special Train For Culver Cadets
A special Vandalia train from Culver to Chicago carried Culver cadets leaving school. A large number passed through the city en route to their homes, marking the end of summer term and the cadets’ departure.
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Culver
Vandalia
Chicago
Man Killed on Erie Avenue By Street Car Incident
T H Davis aged 25 of Indianapolis died after attempting to board an Indiana Union Traction car on Erie avenue near the T H Wilson printing plant. He grabbed the handle as the car moved, fell, and was dragged fifty feet under the wheels. Life was pronounced extinct after removal. the injury was fatal with severe mangling.
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T. H. Davis
Indianapolis
Erie Avenue
T. H. Wilson
Davis
Indiana Union Traction
Sixth Street
Bagrage
Falon
Twentieth Divorce Filed In August Court Roundup
Isabel O Riley versus Pete T O Riley marks the twentieth divorce filed this month. Attorney Frank V Guthrie represents the plaintiff who says she left five years ago due to cruelty, alleged drunkenness, abuse, and failure to provide.
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Isabel O'Riley
Pete T. O'Riley
Frank V. Guthrie
Hewart
Labor Unions Invited to Labor Day Parade Assembly
Notice to labor organizations to meet at Trades Assembly hall Monday morning September 2 at 9:30. From there they will be escorted to assigned parade places by Marshall T. H. Rhode.
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Pt. Trades Assembly
Marshall T. H. Rhode
Rev Arthur Returns From Vacation Break
Reverend B A Arthur pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian church resumes duties after a month away with family. Mrs Arthur and the children will stay with her parents until next week.
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B. A. Arthur
Arthur
Logansport Faces Labor Day Tensions and Growth Prospects
Police vows Labor Day saloon closures as officers brace for potential clashes with iffy drinkers. A Labor Day program praises Logansport’s industrial boom, bridges, rail access, interurban links, and a poised industrial association targeting radiator and toy works.
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Reporter Press
Logansport
Wabash Valley
Fouh
Steelers
Indiana
Gerius
Middle-West
Atlantic
Pacific
Pennsylvania System
Wabash Railroad
St. Louis
Buffalo
Great Lakes
Fort Wayne
Indianapolis
Lafayette
Marion
South Bend
Frankfort
Chicago
Evansville
Logansport Industrial Association
Post Office to Close for Parade Morning Hours Adjusted
The post office will open 9 to 11 on Monday morning with no mail deliveries by carriers. Regular window hours are 9 to 10 but changed from 8 to 9 due to the parade.
Logansport Book Sellers to Handle School Books
Logansport book sellers will supply all books for next year’s schools. C. W. Graves serves as depository for select lines, while Neff and others claim they will handle all books used.
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Logansport
C. W. Graves
Neff
Railroaders urged to meet for Labor Day parade formation
Notice to railroad organizations to assemble in their halls at 9 a.m. Monday September 2 for parade formation. Elks hand and Labor Day committee will escort participants to the parade. Remember to wear badges.
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Elks Hand and
Labor Day Committee
Notice to Carpenters Parade Invitation
Notice invites carpenters to march in the parade on Monday regardless of senior status.
Tippecanoe News Gatherers Here for Journal Outing
Journal correspondents and guests arrived by special Wabash train to Lafayette Country club grounds for a day of sport and socializing. A noon luncheon followed by an afternoon program featured talks on journalism, the correspondent’s role, and loyalty to the Journal.
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Lafayette Morning Journal
Bart, Terry, Nega & Co
Journal
Charles Follen
Wabash
Lafayette
Loganspeart
Charles Smith
M. W. Philips
Mortis Michaels
W. Bent. Wilson
Mary Bloom
Seth Gibbs
Harry B. Lancaster
Alva Carr
Mary Kirschem
Grant Adams
Syneneon
BH. Wilson
Green Hill
Acre
Annual officer election and sports at Walnut Lodge gathering
A ladies correspondence gathering featured an annual officer election, athletic events on the golf links, and a basketball sized ball game between two teams of young lady correspondents. Charles E. Godfrey supervised sports as T. W. Burt Frank Terry and W Bent Wilson received gold watch fobs from the correspondents. The Journal staff posed for a group photo before departing at five.
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W. Bent Wilson
George Wettehurack
Montmorenci
Charles E. Godfrey
T. W. Burt
Frank Terry
Ray Returns From Falls Tour With Buffers of Canada
William Ray and his wife Ford Beck and Flo Foster returned from Buffalo and Toronto near Niagara Falls. Ray comments on hold ups by noting Niagara Falls barbers price gouges and fights when customers balk at charges. He describes a barber conflict at the Talis over a $1.65 shave and haircut. Police now guard shops to enforce the pricecard.
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William Ray
Ford Beck
Flo Foster
Buffalo
Toronto
Niagara Falls
Chicago
Talis
Relieved Sergeant Murtaugh Replaced by Nolan at Local Marine Recruiting Station
Due to Sergeant Murtaugh's illness he is bedridden at the Sutton hotel. Corporal Michael P. Nolan is sent from Indianapolis headquarters to relieve him and oversee the local marine recruiting station. Murtaugh has long kept Old Glory flying.
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Murtaugh
Michael P. Nolan
Sutton Hotel
Nolan
Indianapolis
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Jackson Files
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