14 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Reporter
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1905
Page
1
Andrew McCarthy from Cincinnati stumbled onto a Wabash train and asked the way to the Auditorium. He bonded a hotel bench, shouted in drunken sleep and was taken to Beckley Inn after a patrol wagon call. He paid eleven dollars for lodging and breakfast.
Police called to the Gates residence on Sixth Street as Mrs. Gates hurled a brick at Frank Martin in revenge for a broken door she claimed Martin kicked in. An officer restrained her as Martin was jailed eleven days for drunkenness.
Clergymen will attend a debate at the Badge City Debating Club on the question of whether women’s clubs disrupt the home. G N Berry Geo Burkham William Haas and Q O Glick may represent the affirmative if they appear. Several women are expected to argue for the affirmative and clergymen plan to attend as a crowded courtroom audience gathers.
A peasant community issues a bold declaration abolishing God as part of a radical social stance. The dramatic proclamation reflects unrest among villagers who question religious authority and seek new collective norms.
Rose has appealed to the Indiana Supreme Court seeking reversal of a White County ruling that favored William D. Owen over a $50 000 claim for land sale commissions. Attorneys Guthrie and Nelson Myers & Yarlett report they have not been paid and will not acknowledge service. Owen, then president of the Mexican Coffee and Rubber company, defended as forced by claims he faced ruination if a receiver was appointed.
Judge B F Harness of the Howard superior court rules on divorce pleas in two cases Frances Lockridge versus William Lockridge both minors who cohabited two months and the court finds no clear evidence of habitual drunkenness. Margarette Winburn’s divorce from Levi Winburn is denied after Levi’s admission of a past shooting and Mrs Winburn claiming she did not recall her marriage date due to ill health.
The circuit court case filed by Jesse Bak against his wife Minera Bakeeh has been dismissed.
Miss Hattie Vance, candy shop owner on Broadway, wins $500 as one of ten capital prize holders in a $5 000 award. She received an express order for $500 after buying a tenth lottery ticket and plans to keep her fortune out of risky ventures despite offers to invest in plantations or an aerial line to heaven.
The article depicts a quiet courthouse with empty dockets and idle lawyers. Uncle Billy records probate entries while sheriff deputies wait, as stenographers dream of Christmas gifts and attorneys curse over gifts lists. Few cases are set and expect quick resolutions after the holidays.
Chess enthusiasts gathered in John Geyer’s office last night and elected Richart Twells president John Geyer secretary and treasurer BC Jexzkines and Geyer to regulate. The club plans to meet each Wednesday night in Geyer’s office during winter.
John Clifton and Sons filed a mechanics lien for six thousand dollars against the Broadway M E Church in the county recorder’s office. Clifton and Sons acted as subcontractors in the project.
A Danish domestic in East Broadway married twenty five years has given birth to a child each year. President Roosevelt sent a cordial cable praising her for motherhood and wishing more mothers like her in America. She remains strong and active at forty five with many grandchildren and several married children.
Wabash lodge Knights of Honor elected officers last night and held a banquet. Listed are past dictator Chas Berry dictator Ed White wee dictator John Diver assistant dictator GG F Brown reporter J S Bolt financial reporter George Fender treasurer W C Hannawalt guide Wm Smith guardian Jos Whinery sentinel M Fornoff trustees Geo W Fender Chas Berry Ed White.
Lyman Hill, conductor on the Erie avenue trolley line, was severely injured while repairing a trolley top. A broken pole struck his face, knocking him to the ground. He received treatment from Dr J A Little and was later able to walk to his boarding house with facial cuts.
The twenty seventh annual report to Governor Hanly by Superintendent A H Graham shows a drop in enrollment at Knightstown's State Soldiers and Sailors Orphan Home. This year 537 youths were housed, down from 577, with 100 boys and girls placed out and 66 admitted, a net loss of 74. Deadly figures include four deaths. no new buildings, minor improvements only, and the $95 000 maintenance fund covered expenses.
The supreme court declares the law on letters of administration for absentees and selling their land to pay debts constitutional. A Tever Haute ten acres owned by three missing girls was sold under court direction as due process. A Kenneth Lawrence estate, valued at $15,000, pending in Marion county after a five year disappearance.
Russia announces a sweeping stance aiming at universal hardship as a defining national policy. The move signals a broad social and political shift with uncertain domestic impact and international reactions.
Local residents of Rogues Row learn attorneys must send cash with orders for law reports. The secretary of state explains long-standing delayed payments caused losses. the new cash-on-order rule aims to ensure delivery and reduce financial strain. Some locals view the change as necessary though difficult.
The company that presents The Seminary Girl arrives in the city at noon and will perform tonight. The troupe includes fifty performers and an orchestra of twelve, with some famous soloists among the members.
Mrs. David Metsker of Michigan avenue and William Ball of Clay township were married two weeks ago. The couple will reside here, a union that surprised their friends.
Herbert Gladstone son of the famous premier has been appointed a member of the new English cabinet.
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