Chicago Lands The Convention For Republican Meet
The Republican National Committee chose Chicago for the national convention next summer with a June 16 date. Chicago offered free furnishing of all needs, edging out Kansas City after a competitive bid. Logansport Republicans celebrate as many locals expect to attend if tickets are available.
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Washington
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Chicago
Kansas City
Logansport
Galveston
Denver
Polo Dope Boosts East Polo Revival
Polo is flourishing in the East with most players from two years ago back in action. George Bone, once a first rush, now manages the New Haven team after a rusher breached his contract. Candy Harper, famed goaltender for Indianapolis, suffered a badly masked thumb injury last week.
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George Bone
New Haven
Democratic chairmen meet in Eleventh district gathering
Frank V. Guthrie, chairman of the Democratic central committee, traveled to Peru this afternoon for a meeting of Democratic county chairmen of the Eleventh district. Plans for upcoming conventions were discussed.
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Frank V. Guthrie
Democratic Central Committee
Peru
Alfa Rush Fin ed for Church Egging in New Waverly
Alfa Rush of New Waverly appeared in Judge Graves court and paid a total fine and costs of 13.45 dollars for egging a church. The incident involved three young men and occurred in the vicinity.
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Alfa
New Waverly
Inmate Clyde Grube Escapes From Long Cliff
Clyde Grube, an inmate at Long Cliff, escaped Wednesday evening after the dance and wandered into the Panhandler yards. Detective Briggs located him and turned him over to the police. he was returned to the institution.
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Clyde Grube
Longcliff
Panhandler
Briggs
Missionary Ladies to Celebrate C. W. E. M. Day
The Ninth Street Christian Church will host its annual C. W. E. M. day tomorrow evening. Missionary society members are urged to attend and invited from other city groups.
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Ninth Street Christian Church
Lucerne Man Loses Eye in Factory Accident
Frank Reece, manager of the handle factory at Lucerne, was severely injured when a quickly reversing machine flew its handle and struck him in the eye. One eye was gouged from the socket and his nose and face were badly battered. He was taken home and a physician was summoned as efforts to save the second eye proceed.
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Frank Reece
Lucerne
Reece
Terrige
Reecas
Robbery Suspects Sentenced in South Bend Transfer Case
Patrolman George Fisher of the South Bend police escorted two Romanians to the Jeffersonville reformatory this noon. Arrested a week ago for jewelry store robbery they gave names Frank Somczak and George Jaworcki and were sentenced for two to fourteen years.
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George Fisher
South Bend
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Frank Somczak
George Jaworcki
CAMP FREEZE-OUT LOSES BULL PUP
A mangy spotted car is left in place of a bull pup after a freeze-out incident at the camp. The event involves a displaced animal and a vehicle substitution, with authorities investigating the swap.
Campers Claim Spirit Transforms Pup Into Mangy Dog
A four month old white bull pup named Babe at Camp Freeze-Out on the Wabash near Kiemy Island vanishes. Reported animal was replaced by a mangy fox terrier that refuses to be driven away, prompting belief of a mischievous spirit.
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Ived
Kieny’s Island
Phillips Accused of Assault in Township Case
Elmer Shank of near Young America filed an affidavit in Judge Graves court against Edgar E. Phillips trustee of Fipton township for assault and puttery. Shank alleges a young woman lives with Phillips at Young America and Shank has been paying her attentions. The complaint says Phillips slapped Shank and a warrant for arrest was issued with a trial likely Monday.
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Elmer Shank
Young America
Edgar E. Phillips
Fipton Township
Phillips
Boy 14 Rescued After Ice Break Near Third Street Bridge
Fourteen year old Herbert Petrie fell through the ice near the Third Street bridge last evening and was pulled to safety by Joseph Berwanger. Police warn local youths to stay off unsafe ice until cleared.
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Herbert Petrie
Third Stret Bridge
Joseph Berwanger
Adams Captured After Escape Near City
Corbin Adams, who escaped from Longcelift a few days ago, was captured yesterday by Sheriff Enyart on the Solomon Corner farm seven miles east of the city. Adams was husking corn and hid in a pig pen when he saw the sheriff. He returned peacefully.
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Solomon Corner
Adams
Krathwahn and Robinson Given Marriage License
A marriage license was issued to Miss Emma Krathwahn and Dee L. Robinson, both residents south of the city, this afternoon. They will be married Monday evening.
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Emma Krathwahn
Dee L. Robinson
Young Couple to Wed on Christmas Day
Charles Shaff county recorder received an invitation from Mr and Mrs Charles Young of Frankfort to attend the wedding of their daughter Dommnie A Young to Charles C Hawley set for December 25.
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Charles Shaff
Charles Young
Frankfort
Dommnie A. Young
Charles C. Hawley
Local Farmer Purchases 138 Acre Montraville Simmons Farm
Dr. Neff of this city bought the Montraville Simmons farm west of Kenneth this afternoon. The property spans 138 acres.
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Dr. Neff
Montraville Simmons
Kenneth
Post Office Hails Early Holiday Gift Rush
Local post office workers report the holiday mailing season has begun with wrapping tables set in the lobby soon. Employees predict record business this year surpassing prior seasons.
Medical society loses bid for county physician post
Dr Williams, a local resident, was named county physician yesterday but the Cass County Medical Society's bid fell short. The society proposed to turn the $250 allowance into the association treasury, but the offer was rejected as too high.
Question Settlement on Clymers Interlocking Rebuild Plan
The interlocking switch at Clymers, erected by the Vandalia and Wabash railroads, will be rebuilt to include the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley company. The traction company will cover the reconstruction costs.
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Clymers
Vandalia and
Wabash
Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Company
Traction Company
River Camp Seeks City Flag Raising for Horn Round Fleet
The O. C. River camp of Spanish War veterans calls on residents to raise the American flag December 16 to honor the sailing of the powerful United States fleet around the Horn.
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O. C. River
Horn
City teachers receive monthly pay and half pay later
The city school teachers collected their monthly pay last evening after school. They will receive half pay again in two weeks to fund Christmas purchases.
Hartford City vaudeville men flee after gun threat
Richards and Burt of the Castle and Clarke Vaudeville company faced a gun incident with landlord Parker after a failed show dispute in Hartford City. Parker countered with a proposition and a weapon. the magicians fled to Detroit to join the Butterfield circuit, aided by local donations, and planned to rough out further travel until the next trouble.
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Rochester
Vaudevil
Hartford City Paper
Castle & Clarke
Hartford City
Hartford
McEney
Richards
Burt
Parker
Blackstone
Detroit
Butterfield
Barnes flats near Market street completed occupancy begins
The Barnes flats between Sixth and Seventh streets are finished and occupants move in. Mrs. Andy Prescott moved from the third floor above Helvie and Sellers clothing store this afternoon, and Robert Green will move Monday from 1808 High Street. The flats between Fifth and Sixth on Market Street will not be ready until the first of the year.
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Betwen Sixth
Seventh Street
Andy Prescott
Helvie & Sellers
Robert Green
High Street
Market Street
King Oscar in Critical Condition as Death Nears
Stockholm reports King Oscar's condition is extremely serious. He remains unconscious for long stretches and shows a feeble heart action. Chief ecclesiastics of the Swedish church have been summoned to his bedside.
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Stockholm
Oscar
Ecclesiastics
Dead Man Found Beside Tracks Near Kenneth
Passengers on Chicago trains yesterday reported a man lying along the tracks near Kenneth. Investigators determined the man was dead drunk, with no sign of violence noted.
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Chicago
Kenneth
Christmas Vacation Dates Set By City Schools
Superintendent Douglass of the city schools announces a two weeks Christmas vacation starting December 20.
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Douglass
Police raid at Blake residence uncovers five occupants
Police raid Blake residence finds three men and two girls inside the premises. Investigators secured the scene and began an inquiry into the occupants and circumstances surrounding the raid.
Raid Near Three A.M. Targets Mrs Blake’s West Side House
Sergeant Morris and officers raid Mrs. Rose Blake’s West Side residence at nearly three A.M. arresting Mrs Blake Ledia Kilmer Mary Lewis and three men on disorderly conduct charges. The women face possible more serious charges as Blake fights to prove residents were misrepresented as married couples while the men post five dollar fines. Lewis later says her real name is Shuey from Royal Center.
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Morris
Vermess
Liming
Rose Blake
Mrs. Blake
Ledia Kilmer
Mary Lewis
Lewis
Turnkey Livingston
Shuey
Royal Center
Debate mirrors clash on ambition versus superstition
The B Y P U audience watched a debate on the statement Ambition is worse than superstition. The judges ruled for the negative led by Mrs Charles Martin and Eva Johnson while the affirmative with Harvey Zartman and Hazel Delawter upheld the other side.
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Charles Martin
Eva Johnson
Harvey Zartman
Hazel Delawter
High School Names Basketball Captain and Manager
After school yesterday the high school boys elected Fred Green as basketball team captain for the year. James Gamble was selected as team manager previously.
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Fred Green
James Gamble
County venue fee totals listed by deputy clerk
Deputy County Clerk Gifford reports adjoining counties owe Cass venue fees totaling 495 dollars and 95 cents with Fulton 67, Carroll 49, White 9, and Miami 370 dollars 95 cents.
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Fulton
Carroll
White
Miami
Veteran Logansport resident dies at nearly 100
Elizabeth Arthur, a long time East End figure living at 1430 Market Street, died at 5 AM. She would have turned 100 in about a month and remained alert until three months before death. Survived by two sons and a daughter. Funeral Monday at 10 AM from the residence with burial in Mt Hope Cemetery.
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Market Street
Enecy
Logansport
Fifteenth and
Maret Street
East End
Mt. Hope Cemetery
Frisco Fallout Topic Echoes in Salvation Hall Lecture
Envoy Jack Mitten delivered his first talk at the Salvation Army hall on Frisco corruption before the quake. He will speak again tonight and Sunday, detailing San Francisco’s pre earthquake days.
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Jack"’ Mitten
Salvation Army Hall
San Francisco
Farmers Bring Produce to City by Suitcase in Early Christmas Shopping
Farmers along interurban lines crowded the city on a rainy Saturday to shop early for Christmas. Unable to carry large baskets on the streetcars they packed eggs and butter in suitcases to swap for merchandise. Stores were crowded despite bad weather as city residents were urged to follow suit and shop early.
County Officials Reappoint Attorneys and Appoint New Staff
The county commissioners re elected Myers and Yarlott as county attorneys at 800 dollars yearly. John Winegardner named janitor of the county house. C W LeLegue chosen custodian of the courthouse clock and Dr Harry Shultz named secretary of the county board of health.
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Myers & Yarlott
John Winegardner
C. W. LeLegue
Court House
Harry Shultz
County Board of Health
Train kills deaf woman near Shererville station
Elizabeth Shultz aged thirty five was killed by Panhandle train number nineteen yesterday noon at Shererville the first station north of Crown Point. She was deaf and did not hear the approaching train.
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Panhandle
Elizabeth Shultz
Shererville
Crown Point
County awards physician contract amid license dispute
Cass County commissioners chose Dr M H Williams as county physician with a bid of 165 dollars over the Cass County Medical Association bid of 250 dollars. The association claims Williams lacks a state license to practice here and vows to seek a reconsideration, while noting forty physicians were ready to serve if their bid had been accepted. Williams lives near the county poor farm and will treat patients at the poor farm jail and home for the Friendless.
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Cass County Medical Association
M. H. Williams
George Miller
Williams
Cass County
Couny
Upside Down Painting Sells For 61 Dollars At Washington Show
A Washington amateur artist, who favors an impressionistic style, hung a painting upside down at a show. A friend praised the work unaware it was inverted. The artist learned the piece had sold an hour earlier for 61 dollars, the price tag misread as 319.
Paris Figaro split sparks threats of new paper by staff chiefs
After proprietor L Vallemessant’s death the Paris Figaro favors three editors with £7000 each while veteran contributors protest and threaten an opposition. The plan would pay others £1500 yearly and share profits, a scheme leaving surviving partners with a large income from any death.
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L. Vallemessant
Paris Figaro
The
Figaro
Hiss
Carriage Dumped Into Ditca After Road Block
A carriage carrying four people was dumped into a ditch at Colw when a farmer refused to give way on the road.
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Colw
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