Revered Aide Myth: Hancock Letter Questions Revere Ride
Special to the Reporter. Walter Benjamin argues a Hancock letter to Elbridge Gerry dated Lexington April 18 1775 at 9 o'clock suggests Concord road troop movements aroused Lexington and Concord before Revere’s ride. The note’s timing would erase need for Revere’s alarm cry if accurate.
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New York
Walter Benjamin
Paul Revere
Longfellow
Concord
John Hancock
Benjamin
Hancock
Committee of Safety
Concord Road
Lexington
Middlesex
Gerry
New High Pressure Fire System Promises End of Steamers
New York officials tout a high pressure water system that tests show can flood fires from the street with multiple 3 inch hose streams. Chief Croker notes plans to extend the $5 million program with $1.5 million more, while considering an electric wagon to maneuver crowded streets and reduce pedestrian risk.
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New York
Edward F. Croker
Croker
City Hall
Twenty-fifth Street
Cyoker
Vandalia Officials Here Inspect Train From Terre Haute
A Vandalia special train carrying General Manager Benjamin McKeen and staff arrived yesterday from Terre Haute for a special inspection. The train included an observation car, a day coach, and two Pullmans. Accompanying McKeen were F D Hatch chief engineer R H Rochester assistant engineer and road supervisors Train master Burke and Superintendent Worth were also present.
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Benjamin McKeen
Terre Haute
McKeen
F. D. Hatch
R. H. Rochester
Burke
Worth
Local Service Sees Surging Patient Referrals
In Logansport the business has risen beyond expectations as the quality of service speaks for itself. Gratifyingly, patients are recommending the practice to friends and most new clients come through this word of mouth.
Local Railway Inspection Moves Through Butler Division
Division Engineer W. L. Elkin and Master Carpenter C. L. Finch accompanied the party here and the Butler division was examined yesterday. The group proceeded to South Bend this morning.
Philadelphia Ministers Veto Salome Costume Condemnation
Movement by city ministers to condemn the Salome costume was vetoed after opponents argued there was nothing to condemn. The clash highlighted differing views on artistic expression in Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia
Last of the Miami Indians Found Near Roanoke
A 99 year old Miami woman Kil so quah near Roanoke is found bedridden with asthma and starvation. Neighbors report her son leaves for days, leaving no fire or food in the cold house as she clings to old blankets and her tribal language.
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Roanoke
Peru
Ind
Kil-so-quah
Ft. Wayne
Notable Fed Grants and Local Accidents From Indiana
The record lists a $1,000,000 gas plant project in Richmond, plus several local incidents and notices. Curt Rairdon of Franklin paid a $200 fine and received a ninety day jail term for bootlegging beer. Rev. D. B. Koenig of Wabash will serve at the First English Evangelical church in Los Angeles. Walter Clapp of Elwood is badly injured in a runaway and not expected to survive. Paul E. Smith of Portland died at Notre Dame, the school’s first death in five years. Ellis W. Miller of Noblesville died after a shed collapse broke his neck. Charles Tindal of Shelbyville to address memorial day at Connersville Elks. November saw sixty three marriage licenses and twenty one divorces filed at Anderson. Mrs. Lou Stagle of Columbia City began as secretary to Governor Marshall. Nellie Sears of Indianapolis survived a purse snatch. Thomas McNair, longtime merchant policeman at Marion, died of heart failure post duty. William Foster of Peru, a C C L engine worker, injured in Richmond after a fall from his train.
Real Estate Transfers and Mortgages Noted
Ozro N. Smith transfers to Henry Keifer Co. part of west 1 2 southwest 1 4 sec 27 Miami to. 5200 dollars. James W. Smith transfers to Ozro N. Smith same as above 1 dollar. Peter Pierson et ux to Willard N. Pierson multiple parcels in sec 15 Deer Creek total 12000 dollars. Eva Davis Skinner to Albert W. Skiner and Thomas L. Skiner lot 8 0 p Twelve Mile dollars 40. Thomas Austin to Caroline Pfoff lots 66 and 67 East End 1500 dollars. Two real estate mortgages filed aggregating 4500 dollars. Three real estate mortgages released aggregating 3750 dollars.
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Ozro N. Smith
Henry Keifer & Co
West
Southwest
Miami
James W. Smith
Peter Pierson
Willard N. Pierson
Deer Creek
Eva Davis Skinner
Albert W. Skiner
Thomas L. Skiner
Thomas Austin
Caroline Pfoff
Oohn P. Uusher
East End
Letters Held At Logansport Post Office November 30 1908
Postmaster announces undelivered letters for men J M Howard Willis Meeks Frank F Smith George Smith and women Luetta Burtis Josephinia Russell Emma Sloop Elsie Thomas. Call within ten days or letters move to Washington DC dead letter office. Date shown by official notice.
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Logansport
J. M. Howard
Willis Meeks
Frank F. Smith
George Smith
Luetta Burtis
Josephinia Russell
Emma Sloop
Elsie Thomas
J. M. Johnston
Seniors Ready New Tattler Yearbook Showdown
The local high school seniors plan to publish the annual Tattler aiming for a stronger book than last year. After the new year they will organize a class play to accompany the yearbook effort.
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Tattler
Treason Plot by Russians Shocks Vienna War Alarm
Russian revolutionary leaders sought Austrian approval for 40 000 rifles and dynamite to spark a new revolt. Diplomats fear war with Serbia and Russia may use conflict as a trigger to topple the czar with Austrian aid.
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Russian Revolutionary Party
Austria
Servia
Russia
High School Basketball Organized After YMCA Meeting
The high school boys held a meeting last evening in the Y M C A gymnasium and organized for basketball. Several good teams will be formed. Secretary Pendleton of the YMCA will confer with Superintendent Douglass to boost student interest in the game.
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Pendleton
Douglass
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Portland
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