Milk wagon wreck on Canal Street causes street flood
Horses bolted after a switch engine on Canal Street and crashed into a telegraph pole near the Western Union office. The J Kendal milk wagon and harness were wrecked, gallons of milk flooded the street, many bottles broken, while the horses escaped serious injury.
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Fourth Street
Panhandle
J. Kendal
Johnson Hotel
Canal Street
Island View Hotel
Western Union Telegraph Office
Professor E A Turner Resigns From Logansport High
Professor E A Turner resigns from the science chair at Logansport High School to take effect immediately. If accepted, he will become principal of Connorsville High School. Turner has been popular and has attracted interest from other Indiana high schools. The board has not yet acted on the resignation.
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E. A. Turner
Logansport
Turner
Connorsville
Evansville
Panhandle Station
Christian Templars Form At Broadway M E Church
At Broadway M E Church a boys meeting organized the Christian Templars with 250 present. Meetings will be Sundays at 2 30 pm with visitors allowed. Cards ready for next Sunday and officers promise surprises. A boys orchestra will play and S B Boyer will speak. About 300 boys expected.
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Broadway M. E
Christian Templars
Broadway Church
S. B
Local Y M C A Reports 410 Members In Session
Secretary Benning announced the local Y M C A has 410 members. He said many memberships expire at year’s start and the group will campaign to renew or win new memberships to sustain the society.
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Benning
Ee Senet
Ready-to-Wear Store Theft Sparked Family Fight
Mrs. Naomi Smith of Shultztown was arrested after being found with a white skirt at the Ready-to-Wear store. Store owner W. W. Ridenour claimed missing articles amid a rush sale and asked police to prosecute, but he later refused, and the case was dropped after the woman was released.
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Naomi Smith
Shultztown
W. W. Ridenour
Ridenour
Policeman Detains Man After Altercation At Home
Policeman Henry Monigan arrested Edward Rombolt for intoxication after a night of disorder at his home. The family resisted, a struggle over the phone ensued, and Rombolt was eventually taken to the station barefoot after refusing to wear shoes.
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Henry Monigan
Edward Rombolt
Rombolt
Arrest and sentence in Uncle Tom's Cabin theater incident
Frank Maxwell, described as a colored man, who tried to stop a theater performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin over perceived racist content, was arraigned and sentenced to eleven days. Charles Baker, a vagrant, was arrested last night on suspicion.
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Frank Maxwell
Red River
Uncle Tom
Charles Baker
Delegates Chosen for Church Conference at Broadway M E
The Broadway M E church held an election yesterday to select a lay delegate and an alternate for the spring conference at Muncie. Dr. D. L. Overholser was chosen as delegate and Prof. F. M. Spraker as alternate.
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Broadway M. FE
Muncie
D. L. Overholser
F. M. Spraker
M'KINLEY MONUMENT BASE Erection Under Way
Laborers work today to erect the base for the McKinley monument at the triangular plot at Third North and Eel River avenue. The project funded by patriotic citizens honors the martyred president and is directed by C. D. Bullman.
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McKiney
Third North
Eel River Avenue
C. D. Bullman
Death of James Mc Manus Aged 23 After Head Injury
Relatives in this city report the death of James Mc Manus aged 23 formerly near Waton later in Chicago. He worked as a teamster and months ago received a fatal kick to the head. He was buried in Chicago. He was a nephew of Will Richeson of this city. The text mentions the funeral of Mrs Jane Hoover but contains unreadable fragments.
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James McManus
Waton
Chicago
Will Richeson
Jane Hoover
Meeks Sentenced to Two to Fourteen Years in Assault Case
Judge J S Lairy sentenced John Meeks after a jury found him guilty of assault and battery with intent to rob. The hearing followed the murder case of Isaac Stover, which was continued due to the death. Meeks remained composed as the sentence was imposed, with the term set from two to fourteen years.
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Lairy
Meeks
Isaac Stover
John
John Meeks
Larry
Jury Could Not Reach Verdict in Liquor to Minors Case
The jury could not agree on William H. Snyder charged with selling liquor to minors. The Royal Center club house keeper faces a new trial. Two witnesses who failed to appear were fined for contempt after lingering discussions overnight.
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William H. Snyder
Royal Center Club House
Traction Line Contractor Sues for 4000 Over Withheld Funds
Philip Herzig sub-contractor on the Indianapolis Northern Traction line sues John C. Campbell & Co for 4000 alleging contractors withhold payment. He warns inability to pay workers may trigger a general strike among construction men. The suit, filed by George W. Funk, outlines that Herzig took a cooperative role in the project.
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Philip Herzig
Indianapolis Northern Traction Company
John C. Campbell & Co
Mr. Herzig
George W. Funk
Militia Company to Be Formed in Logansport
Logansport readies a new militia unit as eightieth recruit target nears. The office of Drs. Thomas and Hill handles enlistments under Lt. Leroy Fitch who organizes the company with W. C. leading efforts.
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Drs. Thomas and Hill
Leroy Fitch
W. C
Prisoner Sent to Jeffersonville to Join Partner
A prisoner is to be sent to Jeffersonville to join his side partner Clyde Musselman, who has served about one year of his sentence.
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Jeffersonville
Clyde Musselman
Stover murder case delayed after grandchild’s death
Prosecutor Wai vers secured a postponement in the Stover murder case as witnesses arrived to testify. Three of the witnesses are old fashioner fiddlers who played with Edward Bitner, the deceased, in a city where the trial was delayed by the death of Harriet Bigger’s grandchild from Bunker Hill.
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Harriet Bigger
Bunker Hii
Isaac Stover
Stover
Edward Bitner
Panhandle pay car arrives as last payday before Christmas
The Panhandle pay car reached the city this morning and began monthly disbursements. With Christmas eve near, merchants expect heavy pay night trade and have added special window trims to attract railroaders.
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Panhandle
Polo Affects Library Book Loans This Month
Librarian Miss Elizabeth McCullough reports a sharp drop in books loaned this month compared with last year. She cites several causes with polo identified as a contributing factor.
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Elizabeth McCullough
Court set to retry case after acquittal votes
In Royal Center the jury divided eight for acquittal and four against. Snyder, a club house conductor there, was involved while Indianapolis detectives aided the case. Prosecutor Waters announced the matter would be tried again at the next term.
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Snyder
Royal Center
Indianapolis
Two Men Fined for Failing to Appear in Court
Edward Gundram and William Hollis were fined by Judge Larry after pleading guilty to the charge. They had been subpoenaed to appear yesterday morning but did not appear and did testify at the specified time.
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Edward Gundram
William Hollis
Larry
Fire in Flat Threatens Drug Store Occupant
This morning at nine o clock a serious fire was narrowly averted in the flat above O A Means drug store. Mrs Means was working with a pyrography tool when the hot point ignited gasoline setting lace curtains ablaze. She threw them to the street and her dress caught fire but she extinguished the flames. The burned curtains were hand made battenburg pieces representing a year of work and were valuable, making the loss considerable.
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O. A. Means
Contractor seeks bond action to cover unpaid rail line work
A contractor on the Logansport to Indianapolis traction line sues John C Campbell and his bondsmen for funds to pay workers. Campbell has not answered. the claim could trigger a general strike as laborers demand their wages. Campbell’s prior county suits show other claims, but this is his first major filing.
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Logansport
Indianapolis
John C. Campbell
John C. Campell
Campbell
Ottos Win Debut In Amateur Polo Contests
The Ottos defeated the Porters 5 to 3 at the polo rink last night for their first victory in the amateur contests. The match had three seven minute periods and was described as very fast. The Porters had two prior wins.
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Ottos
President Ramsey Drives Through Logansport In Special Car
President Ramsey of the Wabash railway passed Logansport today in his special car The Wa bound for St. Louis. His car was attached to the westbound train at 12 50.
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Ramsey
Wabash Railway
Logansport
Waa
St. Louis
Lafayette Polo Team Set To Face Locals Saturday
The Lafayette polo team travels to this city for a Saturday night match with the locals. Lafayette won the last meeting, but the locals expect to reverse the result at the upcoming encounter.
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Lafayette
Bowling Match Postponed In Peru City Tonight
The bowling game scheduled for tonight at Peru between the Broadway bowlers and a capital Miami team has been postponed due to Peru team's failure to arrive or field a full roster.
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Peru
Miami
Logansport Eyes First Local Military Company Since Years
Thomas notes strong interest among high school students as Logansport readies a national guard unit. Plans delay deployment until the maximum enlistment is reached. Labor unions previously opposed creation, fearing strike interference, but now support appears solid as the guard gains par with regulars and drill pay.
Christmas at Longcliff Christmas at Longcliff hospital drive
Superintendent Rogers issues a Christmas appeal for Longcliff asylum patients. Donations in money are preferred and will be carefully used. books games bric-a-brac confections nuts fruits and other non perishable goods are welcomed and distributed. Individual gifts sought with careful handoff to the intended patient. avoid glass liquids and pack items securely.
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Rogers
Longcliff Asylum
Stockholders Meet Over Indianapolis Line Project
In Indianapolis, Logansport, and Chicago, stockholders and the construction firm for the Indianapolis Logansport and Chicago steam railroad convened at Nelson Myers Yarlett offices. Attendees included G M Lyman for Soule Construction and M C Helwig for Fred Gale. Details were kept secret as the session continued, with plans and specifications to be presented for the proposed line.
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Nelson, Myers & Yarlett
Indianapolis
Logansport
Chicago
G. M. Lyman
Soule Construction Company
M. C. Helwig
Fred Gale
Myers
Lyman
Soule
Tramp Found Asleep in Lincoln School Room
Janitor James A. Wilkinson discovered a burly tramp asleep in Room No. 9 at Lincoln School yesterday morning. The intruder had climbed in through an open window and, after being awakened, thanked Wilkinson and left for the cold street as students and teachers approached.
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James A. Wilkinson
Lincoln School
Burley
Wilkinson
Mater
Club houses multiply after saloon licenses refused
Following commissioners' refusal to grant saloon licenses, three club houses operate in Royal Center and Hoovers, with a fourth opening in Galveston this week. Officers include Charles Frush as president, F. E. Baldwin as vice president, and David S. Hulls as secretary and treasurer. Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state.
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Royal Center
Hoovers
Galveston
Charles Frush
F.E. Baldwin
David 8S. Hulls
Engineer M H Russell Scorched by Torch Explosion
Engineer M H Russell of the Wabash, living at 124 East Sixth Street, Peru, was burned on the face and hands by a torch explosion while thawing a draw brake on eastbound freight train No 64 near Lafayette. He reached Peru on train No 3 at 4 08 and sought hospital treatment. injuries are not serious but he cannot continue the run.
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M. H. Russell
Wabash
East Sixth Street
Peru
Lafayette
Russell
Death of Boyd J Seeber Aged 15 in Clay Township
Boyd J Seeber son of L E Seeber died yesterday at 5 15 p m at his home in Clay township aged 15. Funeral set for Sunday at 10 a m at the residence with interment at Bethel cemetery.
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Boyd J. Seeber
L. E. Seeber
Clay Township
Bethel Cemetery
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M'Kinley
Area Oy
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W. H. Snyder
J. C. Campbell
the National Guards
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O. A
Longcliff
Dr. Rogers
NEW Railroad
Caucus
Mr. Myers
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