Broadway Car Returns to Service After Two Month Hiatus
Broadway street cars resumed operation downtown at 5 55 AM with a improved concrete track and asphalt paving underway. The schedule supports 6 AM Panhandle and I U T trains giving passengers five minutes to reach connections. Finishing street work paused by cold weather and will resume in spring once concrete cures.
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East Bend
Andrews Asphalt Company
Fourteenth Street
Board of Works
Girl From Rector's Delights Nelson Theatre Audience
The Girl From Rector's drew a fair audience at the Nelson theatre last night. Critics praised the lively script and bright lines, noting the capable cast led by Thelma Fair as the heroine and William Sellery as Prof Ma boon with strong performances from Charles E Eldridge Richard Lyle and Edwin R Burton.
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Rector
Nelson Theatre
New York
William Sellery
Prof
Aubrey Maboon
Charles E. Eldridge
Deacon Wiggleford
Thelma Fair
Richard Lyle
Col
Andrew Tandy
Edwin R. Burton
Judge Caperton
Doctor and father-in-law tour Florida by Caloosahatchee trip
Dr. C L Nelson and his father-in-law J C Lobdell returned from Florida visiting near Ft Myers. They traveled a 100 mile Caloosahatchee river and Lake Okeechobee excursion. Nelson found the scenery picturesque but not a sound investment.
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C. L. Nelson
J. C. Lobdell
Fowler
Ind
Florida
Ft. Myers
Caloosahatchee River
Lake Okeechobee
South
Nelson
Jenkines Poised To Grab State Chess Cup
B C Jenkines of this city shows a strong chance to win the state chess championship if he holds his own at the January 3 meeting in Indianapolis. Jenkines and Dr J W Stewart entered the state tournament. Jenkines defeated Axe and Reagan of Indianapolis while Stewart beat Sines but lost to Barnhart the Indianapolis champion. The prize is a silver cup.
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B. C. Jenkines
Indianapolis
Jenkines
J. W. Stewart
Axe
Reagan
Dr. Stewart
Sines
Barnhart
Valley traction car 303 to be turned out after fatal Kingsland wreck
The Valley traction car No 303 involved in the Kingsland disaster where 41 people died is nearly ready for release from the shops and will keep its old number. Coroner Dr A L Palmer issued subpoenas to the Vandalia Railroad for on site train crew members connected to farmer William Lincoln’s death. Train personnel are expected to report this evening.
Danger of Fire From Holiday Decorations
A warning urges using small electric bulbs instead of candles for Christmas trees and careful wiring. It stresses firm tree installation, inflation risk, and avoiding cotton batting for Santa hair to prevent fires in homes churches and Sunday schools, with special note to Logansport parents.
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Logansport
Wabash College Local Rebellion Reorganizes Board
Local students aligned with insurgents at Wabash College ousted the board select Ryland Wolcott as business manager now of Marion and named his assistant in charge. Worth Frank of this city chosen as literary editor by insurgents.
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Wabash’ College
Wabash Board
Ryland Wolcott
Marion
Worth Frank
Second annual George Washington's ball planned in Logansport
The Logansport Press club will host its second annual George Washington's ball at the Elks hall on Wednesday February 22. Last year's invitation-only event was the city's most successful of its kind and state leaders were expected to attend. The grand march begins at nine, with special music and planned innovations to delight guests.
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Logansport Press Club
George Washington
Elks’ Hall
Thomas R. Marshall
Ben Hur Officers Elected at Logansport Court No 233
At the regular meeting of Logansport court No 233 Tribe of Ben Hur the following officers were elected for the coming term Chief Earl W Gangloff past chief Ed Dunkle judge Walter Lotz teacher Laura Smith scribe Jeannette Seybold captain Jessie Briggs guide Hattie Lotz K of L G Clinton E Lerch Jr K of O G J Ballou pianist Bertha Fettig trustee James M Etnire drill master John Gangloff
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Logansport Court No
Ben Hur
Earl W. Gangloff
Ed Dunkle
Walter Lotz
Laura Smith
Jeannette Seybold
Jessie Briggs
Hattie Lotz
L G
Clinton E. Lerch, Jr
O. G
J. Ballou
Bertha Fettig
James M. Etnire
John Gangioff
City School Inspectors Find Only Three Satisfactory
Logansport city inspector Charles Miller completes a health minded report on all schools. Daniel Webster Washington and Columbia require no changes. McKinley Jefferson Lincoln Franklin Longfellow and Tipton need repairs to drainage urinals heating and sanitation per state board rules.
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Daniel Webster
Washington
Columbia
State Board of Health
Logansport
McKinley School
Jefferson School
Columbia School
Tipton School
Murder at Kouts claims another life in barn confrontation
Local Panhandle trainmen report a killing in Kouts where Jacob Walters, a wealthy sportsman at the Kouts hotel, shot Albert Johnson, a miller, after Johnson was seen with Walters wife. Walters was acquitted as justifiable homicide by the coroner inquest.
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Panhandle
Kouts
Jacob Walters
Albert Johnson
Walters
Johnson
Kendall Returns to Street After Sprained Ankle
Walter Kendall liveryman who had been laid up with a sprained ankle is able to be out again after several days.
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Walter Kendall
Little Jack Horner Sees Crunch in Christmas Shopping
A festive scene depicts Little Jack Horner rushing to shop before Christmas. He arrives late as crowds swell, leaving him with an empty stock in after the busy day.
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Jack Horner
Jack
Elks Dominate Drummers In Strong Meet
Elks win easily against Drummers with solid scores and high averages. Traveling team performances stand out as Elks set a record and exhibit strong form across events.
Elks Top Traveling Men In Local Bowling Match
Pennsylvania Offices faced the Traveling Men in a bowling contest. The Elks led by 315 pins across three games despite strong scores from the Traveling Men. A. J. West rolled 207 and 203 to finish with a 200 average, a local high.
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Elks
A. J. West
Cronin Jailed Fifty Days After Repeated Intoxication
David Cronin, once released after a week for intoxication and a promise to work, was jailed for fifty days by Judge S G Gifford. Frank Aldrich was fined five dollars and costs for intoxication after arrest at Pete Sayers home on Broadway, serving fifteen days.
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David Cronin
S. G. Gifford
Frank Aldrich
Pete Sayers
Broadway
McGoorty Wins Ten Round Bout In Fond du Lac
Eddie McGoorty of Oshkosh earned a decision over Jack Dillon of Indianapolis in a ten round bout at Fond du Lac Wisconsin. Nate Farda partner of Dillon fell to Bud Stanley of Oshkosh.
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Eddie McGoorty
Oshkosh
Jack Dillon
Indianapolis
Fond du Lac
Wis
Nate Fard
Dillon
Bud Stanley
Clerks to Work Nights and Take Two Christmas Days Off
Logansport merchants back a city wide holiday the day after Christmas with clerks closing stores and two days rest after the rush. Clerks have worked late all week as Christmas spending surges. payment day boosts stores as Panhandle workers face long hours and a busy weekend.
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Logansport
Panhandle
Temple Knocked Out by Morse in Fifth Round Fight
Ray Temple of Milwaukee was knocked out in the fifth round last night by Milly Morse of Milwaukee after a ten round bout with Young Saylors of Indiana polis.
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Ray Temple
Milwaukee
Young Saylors
Indianapolis
Milly Morse
Paralyzed Panhandle Stone Mason Struck On Street
William B. Koppe a Panhandle stone mason was stricken with paralysis this morning at 9 o clock on the corner of Fourteenth and Toledo streets and carried into a house for aid. He could not speak after the fall and was taken to 60 Bates street by Henry Tucker s ambulance. Koppe is nearly totally paralyzed and his brother George Koppe of Elkhart and Mrs ke Johnston were notified of his condition and will likely visit tomorrow.
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Edna Titus
Roy Titus
Fourth Street
Circuit Court
Captain Stoltz
Panhandle Detective Force
Titus
Billy
Clifford
Stoltz
Panhandle
Koppe
George Koppe
Elkhart
Ke Johnston
Fire Destroys Barn Near Kaiser Property
A barn at George Kaiser on Melbourne Avenue and Wilkin son Streets burned at midnight. Authorities suspect spontaneous combustion after a small explosion was heard. Fifty chickens were released by Joseph Bann and all were saved. The barn housed only a bicycle and burned. firefighters could not save the structure. A nearby shed owned by Sam Heflick also burned. The barn was insured.
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George Kaiser
Melbourne Avenue
Wilkinson Streets
Joseph Bann
Sam Heflick
North State league plans reorganize and start 1911 season early
A plan to reorganize all North State league teams, add two more cities, and begin the 1911 baseball season early is underway. Many players from last season return, with new talent to refresh interest. Manager Leo Leffert retains several former players as Smith Saunders Bridges Roberts and Burke join, aiming to field a top notch Whitecaps lineup.
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Leo Leffert
Loal
Smith
Saunders
Bridges
Roberts
Burke
Whitecaps
Fox Drive Association Plans New Year Chase
Erie Township Fox Drive members of Miami County plan the annual chase on New Year’s Day though local participation is low this year.
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Erie Township
Miami County
Affidavit Filed Over Broadway Assault Case
Edward Rist filed an affidavit in police court charging Frank Riehle and George Bigam with assault and battery. Rist says he was struck on Broadway and received a black eye. Riehle and Bigam were jailed and will appear Monday before Judge Gifford.
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Edward Rist
Frank Riehle
George Bigam
Riehle
Bigam
Rist
Gifford
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East End
Students IN Rebellion
Ighool Board
Health Board
Charles Miller
Lincoln School
Longfellow School
John Bradfield
Board of Health
M. Charles Miller
Kendall
Elas
City Bowling League
Pet
Pennsylvania
Knights of Columbus
Chicago
Motor Works
People’s Store
M’goorty
Glerg
Michigan City
Razor
Capt. Stoltz
Nish
George A. Custer
Angeliff
Sanity Commission
Temple
Otrigker
William B. Koppe
Panhandle Stone
Lance
Big Fox Chase
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