Convict Musselman Almost Breaks Jail With Improvised Tools
Jeffersonville reformatory inmate Clyde Musselman aided by pal Meeks planned a jail escape by removing bricks with a bed rod and a hand mirror rod. Sheriff Beckley heard the noise, found Musselman covered in plaster, and locked him in a cell. Meeks faced other charges in grand jury testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Musselman
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Dom Meeks
Beckley
Musselman
Meeks
Isaac Stover
Desperado
Musalman
Bricks Fall From Street Gutter Endangering Pedestrians
Bricks torn from Third Street pavement by a street rail gang were piled on the curb near Van Meter's, narrowly missing two passing women. A similar collapse on Market Street during gauge work recently injured a small boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Street
van Meter’s
Market Street
Logansport Grants Two Electric Railway Franchises
Rochester Republican notes Logansport city council grants two new electric railway franchises securing transit access. The Asion Traction company emerges as master of ceremonies as traction difficulties appear settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Logansport
Asion Traction Company
Rochester marshal armed with new revolver defense measure
The Rochester Republican notes Marshal Dodge's purchase of a 38 caliber Colt automatic repeater to guard against gunfire threats after a man fired at the marshal. The piece praises Dodge's fearless, unbiased service and frames the weapon as a prudent safety measure for maintaining peace in Rochester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Fulton County
Dodge
Oglebay
Northwestern students set prank fire at Fisk Hall
A prank by Northwestern university students in Evanston caused sulfur fumes to fill Fisk Hall and ignite the floor behind a radiator before the janitor extinguished the blaze. The three year old building, financed by William Deering at $60 000, may see expulsions for the guilty as investigators probe the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy
Northwestern University
Evanston
Fisk Hall
William Deering
Bombardment Fails To Halt Galveston Work Crew Disturbs Town
A construction gang for the Indianapolis Northern Traction company used dynamite to loosen pavement in Galveston. The blast shattered windows, scenes likened to Vicksburg drew old soldiers and youth. Two men arrested for tavern gambling appeared in court, bondsman released men he stood for, fines looming to be paid by year end, with numerous executions issued and more docket fines outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveston
Logansport
Panhandle
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
Vicksburg
Kloenne
Meeting Minutes of Leansport G A R Post No. 3s
Worded record shows a regular gathering of Leansport G A R Post No 3s with discussion on post affairs and routine reports. The fragment indicates organizational notes and possible veteran affairs topics discussed.
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Leansport G. A. RB
Bondsman Refutes Bond and Seeks Release from Liability
Justice Kloenne moves to curb promiscuous bonding in court. He starts by issuing executions on bondsmen and offenders. Constable MecElheney began bringing them into court as Otto Schaefer, one of the bondsmen who stood good for the defendants, faces action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Kloenne
Bond
MecElheney
Otto Schaefer
Mistaken Identity Sparks Theater Scare in Indiana
A Logansport crowd mistook manager Henry Savage of New York City for a dramatic figure in one of the boxes during the Prince of Pilsen run. The mistaken identity caused excitement, with the company delivering its liveliest Indiana show despite a cramped theater and sparse scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Savage
New York City
DuBrenil Divorce Case Seeks Custody and Alimony
Vieve DuBrenil sues Weldon DuBrenil a Vandalia engineer for divorce and the custody of their two children and $1,000 alimony. The complaint filed today by attorneys McConnell Jenkines Jenkines and Stuart states cruel treatment and neglect and asks for support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McConnell, Jenkines
Jenkines & Stuart
New High Schools State Board Action and Theatrical Ruse
The state board of education met in the state house with an executive morning session approving commissions for Greenfield Cambridge City Mt Vercx Muncie Andrews and Lima. A Louisiana Purchase exhibit may be presented before adjournment. In Logansport a theatre mix up led to a box identity ruse during The Prince of Pilsen, with Mr Smock disclosing the impersonation after first act. A separate divorce filing alleges cruelty and seeks alimony and child support with custody sought.
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State Board of Education
State House
Greenfield
Cambridge City
Mt. Vercx
Muncie
Andrews
Lima
Logansport
Savage
Tortured Teacher III and Arrests Shrouded in Local Scandal
Miss Sinclair, a Sullivan school teacher, is ill with pneumonia. Katherine Parks and several others including Jessie McClellan Gertrude McClellan Ida Deckard and Floyd Decker were arrested yesterday following a disruptive incident at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Sinclair
Sullivan
Katherine Parks
Jessie ‘McClellan
Gertrude McClellan
Ida Deckard
Floyd Decker
Deaths and Funerals
Frank Joseph Epping died last night at 612 Ottawa street aged 40. Funeral Monday at 9 from St. Bridget's with Rev. Father Kroeger. burial Mt. St. Vincent. Isaac I. Brown died at 85 at daughter’s home 104 Wabash avenue. funeral details not specified. George W. Baker’s funeral from his daughter’s residence at Shultz town, burial Sprin kle cemetery. Rose Anna Spitznogle funeral held at residence with Interment at Mt. St. Vincent.
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Frank Joseph Epping
John Petrie
Ottawa Street
St. Bridget’s
Father Kroeger
Mt. St. Vincent
Isaac I. Brown
Charles Hillhouse
Wabash Avenue
George W. Baker
J. W. Fouts
Shultztown
Sprinkle Cemetery
Rose Anna Spitznogle
Conrad Spitznogle
Washington Township
Father Crossom
Winde
Week of Prayer Suggestions Issued for 1904
The Evangelical Alliance for the United States announces Week of Prayer from January 3 to 10 1904. Logansport churches have long observed it with sermons on topics such as The Kingdom of God The Warrant the Privilege the Power of Prayer The Church of Christ All Nations and Peoples Missions Home and Foreign The Family the School The Enthronement of Christ on Earth and The Holy Spirit Gods Free Gift. Individual churches typically conduct services and revival efforts begin citywide.
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Evangelical Alliance For the
Christ
Union Service at First Presbyterian Church
The Men's Sunday Evening club and the Ministerial Association unite for a union mass meeting at the First Presbyterian Church. Willis Brown of Chicago will deliver the address with a special musical program featuring Miss Josephine Sims and others, including violin and soprano solos, a choir, and organist Connell.
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First Presbyterian Church
Foes Presbyterian Church
Willis Brown
Chicago
Theodore Dubois
Matthe Philena Powell
Blanche Powell
Roy Solo
Marston
Henry Smart Connell
E. B. McConnell
Lansing, Johnston
Oscar Michaelis
Nina Douglass
Farmer from Converse Files Bankruptcy With No Assets
A Converse area farmer filed for bankruptcy today in Referee Swigart's court. He owes 3934.38 dollars with no assets. Liabilities arise from county court judgments. First creditors meeting set for December 24 at Captain Swigart's office in the city.
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Swigart
Near
Converse
National Civil Service Reform elects officers at Baltimore
The National Civil Service Reform association re elected Daniel C Gilman as president and announced its officers including vice presidents Charles Francis Adams Joseph H Choate Grover Cleveland Charles W Eliot Harry A Garfield Arthur T Hadley Henry Charles Lea and A H Frissell as treasurer Charles J Bonaparte was re elected president of the executive council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Civil Service Reform Association
Baltimore
Daniel C. Gilman
Charlies Francis Adams
Joseph H. Choate
Grover Cleveland
Charles W. Eliot
Harry A. Garfield
Arthur T. Hadley
Henry Charles Lea
Leb Tary
Henry C. Chapman
A. H Frissell
Charles J. Bonaparte
Fire Ignites Carpet After Dishrags at Baney Home
A kitchen fire on Sixth Street started when dishrags behind the stove caught and fell onto the carpet. Mrs Baney summoned the fire department. Chief Viney seized a kerosene can and carried it outside as flames spread, preventing a possible explosion.
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Baney
Sixth Street
Chief Viney
Mayor rejects pipe stories over police sub stations
Indianapolis mayor Holtzman denounces misquotations from a newspaper reporter and clarifies that no action has been taken on police sub stations. He notes informal discussions and his stance in favor, adding no bonds or bonuses have been mentioned.
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Holtzman
Indianapolis
Indianaka Mrs Henry Stoll Delivers Child En Route to Hospital
Mrs Henry Stoll born in Germany bound for Denver gave birth to a healthy girl named Indiana during transport in the Lafayette ambulance from a Wabash train to Home hospital. Her husband Henry and three children remain at the jail hospital while she recovers. The train arrived at 4 30 yesterday morning and the conductor telegraphed for an ambulance.
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Henry Stoll
Denver
Col
Germany
Lafayette City
Indiana
Jail Hospital
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Prom
Cass County
Pound Musselman
Marshal
Leosen
Prince OF Pilsen Company
of Pilsen
Vieve Dubrenil
Hus
Weldon DuBrenil
Vandalia
Gineer
State Board
Victor Morley
Charley Boy
Henry W. Savage
Smock
Prince
New York
Tortured Teacher
The
Evangelical Alliance
Union Service
First Presbyterian
Baeh-Gounod
Josephine Sims
Parks
Dubois
Gilman
Civil Service Reform Association
Mayor Holtzman
Indiaka
Lafayette
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