Two sides to every temperance talk debated in Logansport
W H Brubaker refused a challenge to debate temperance with Frederick Grimme at Ninth Street Christian Church after Dr Eaton’s lecture. Grimme pressed for a public debate while Brubaker stood by. Grimme announced intent to debate any temperance speaker brought by the Anti-Saloon League. Dr Eaton is scheduled to speak at Market Street M FE Church. Grimme plans to attend and debate if Eaton agrees. Separately, county tax actions against Thomas A Spry Charles Spry and a sister proceed with restraining orders preventing increases on the tax duplicate as hearings set January 6 before Judge John S Larry. The tax ferrets claim sequestered taxes dating to 1880 totaling about three thousand dollars. a related suit against Judge Daniel P Baldwin seeks about fifty one thousand dollars.
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W. H. Brubaker
Chicago
Ninth Street Christian Church
Frederick Grimme
Dr. Eaton
First Presbyterian Church
Grimme
New York
T. H. Wilson
Eaton
Brubaker
J. Z. Powell
Som Party
Ees
Anti-Saloon League
Logansport
Market Street
M. FE
George W. Cann
Harry G. Warrick
Thomas A. Spry
Charles Spry
John S. Larry
Sprys
Daniel P. Baldwin
Baldwin
Red Men Lodge Plans New Year Initiation Banquet
Local Red Men lodge members prepare for New Year Eve initiation and banquet. A large group of candidates will be taken in, and the new year will greet all members at the banquet table.
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Red Men's Lodge
Baldwin Dispute Over Unpaid Taxes Claims Large Sum
White County Democrat reports a claim filed with the Cass county assessor alleging Daniel P. Baldwin owes $51,188.34 in sequestered taxes on notes cash and mortgages since 1881. Baldwin denies the claim and says he will vigorously contest its collection amid his run of misfortunes.
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White County
Logansport
Cass County Assessor
Daniel P. Baldwin
Baldwin
Secretarial Change Discussed at Industrial Association Meeting
A new secretary will be chosen at the stockholders meeting on January 7. Warren H. Ferguson, the current secretary, will relocate to Ottumwa, Iowa after the new year.
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The
Industrial Association
Warren H. Ferguson
Ottumwa
Wreck Crew Called to Moran After Local Collision
Vandalia wreck crew was called to Moran a small station south of here this afternoon. Details of the wreck could not be learned.
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Moran
Here
Merryman Sends Olive Branch to Mrs Beecer
John Merryman of this city who is in California sent Mrs C C Beecer a branch from an olive tree grown in his own orchard signaling goodwill.
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John Merryman
California
C. C. Beecer
Bold French plot to seize Paris ends in execution
Malet a republican general ruined by Napoleon's rise escaped from prison in 1812 during the Russian campaign. Disguised as a general he and an aide attempted to arrest officials and seize key locations. The ruse collapsed when Laborde recognized him. Malet and twenty three associates were shot after arrest.
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Malet
Napoleon
Russia
la Force
Eenerals
Laborie
Guidal
Senate
Savary
Hotel de Ville
eSine
Paris
Laborde
Phi Sigma Chi Defeats Alumni 24 to 5 In City YMCA Game
The Phi Sigma Chi fraternity beat the high school alumni 24 to 5 at the City YMCA gym. Forwards McConnell Gillespie led the frats with Wilson at center and Kellar Cash at guards. Alumni stood with Coyle Ferguson guards Hoffman center Stevens and Dingman. Arthur Searight refereed.
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Phi Sigma Chi
Y. M
Mental Culture Club Banquet Postponed Two Weeks
The annual banquet of the Mental Culture club, set for January 2 at Mrs. Harry Tucker’s home on East Broadway, has been postponed for two weeks due to the holidays.
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Mental Culture Club
Harry Tucker
East Broadway
Smith Not Guilty In Beer Provision Case
The jury found Charles Smith not guilty after yesterday’s trial charging him with giving beer to his son. The cases against Kindler and Moore were dismissed.
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Charles Smith
Smith
Kindler
Moore
Apportionment Made Shows County Banks in Good Shape
The county board of finance apportioned funds among banks totaling 28854 after earlier discrepancies. Bank presidents agreed to higher bids, with county cash on hand about 280850, indicating strong finances and mutual confidence in Cass County banks and Logansport’s prospects.
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County Board of Finance
Pis Povsni
First National Bank
Logansport State Bank
Loan & Trust Bank
Ity National Bank
Owen Bank
Royal Eenter State Bank
Finance Board
Moroney
Cass County
Logansport
Marion Meeting to Choose Delegates Set in Marion
Marion Evans Republican district chairman said a meeting to select national convention delegates will be held in Marion. Only two candidates announced are Harry Tucker and Judge H. J. Paulus.
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Marion
Harry Tucker
H. J. Paulus
State Auditor files receivership petitions in two Baldwin banks
State Auditor John C. Beliheimer traveled to Rensselaer and filed receivership proceedings against the Baldwin banks at Goodland and Rennington, aiming to take control of their affairs.
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John C. Beliheimer
Rensselaer
Baldwin
Goodland and
Renington
Panhandle shops idle until resume next month
All Panhandle city shops have laid off their employees until the second of next month. full forces to resume afterward. Business is expected to boom once operations restart.
New Mail Carrier Arrives at John Mader's Helm Street Home
John BB Mader, a letter carrier, announced this morning that another mail carrier arrived at his home last night. He resides at 209 Helm Street.
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John BB. Mader
Helm Street
Union Traction plans Logansport to Winamac rail extension
A Union Traction Company official said the line will extend from Logansport to Winamac soon and possibly further north. He expects a northern workforce soon and predicts Logansport will become a major interurban hub with several lines within a few years.
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Union _Traction company
Union Traction Company
Logansport
Winamac
Starkey
Middle West
Centennial celebration planned for first Anthracite coal burn
A Wyoming Valley committee of the historical society schedules February 11, 1908 for the hundredth anniversary of the first commercial coal burning. A medal will be struck to commemorate Judge Jesse Fell’s experiment in Wilkes-Barre at the Fell tavern.
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Wilkesbarre
New York Times
Jesse Fell
Fell
Sron
Judge Fell
Democrats Convene in County Townships Elect Delegates
Democrats met in several county townships this afternoon and elected delegates to the Peru convention to select the district chairman. Vegansnort Democrats will meet tonight.
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Peru
Youth Arrest at Wabash Station
Three youths named Jon Smith Elmer Os and Elborn Landes were arrested at the Wabash station during the night. This morning there were reports from local authorities.
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Jon Smith
Elmer Osborn
Elborn Landes
Wabash Station
Ther
Two youths arrested for tying can to dog's tail
Harry Mackey and Otto Panton were detained by police after a dog dragged a tin can through Fourth Street causing chaos. Onlookers laughed as a man was knocked over, then the pair were lectured at headquarters and may face charges from the flu mane society.
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Harry Mackey
Otto Panton
Fourth Street
Flumane Society
The Sly Fox
A colonial-era vignette describes the fox’s hunting craft and tactics. It details how the fox stalks wild fowl from concealed reed beds and water, using stealth and proximity before striking. The piece extols the fox’s hunting prowess and its impressive larder.
Rider Changes to Panhandle Train No 40
E. J. Snyder of this city rode from Star City to the city last evening and boarded the vestibule cars of Panhandle train No 40, just in time to reach the last coach.
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E. J. Snyder
Star City
Panhandle
Logansport Becomes Key Marine Corps Recruiting Hub
Logansport leads Indiana in marine corps recruitment under Sergeant Ahl who has drawn twenty new enlistments this month and about thirty since his arrival. Recruits list includes George Kuhn Logansport Roy Clarke Lewiston Charles Lewis Rochester Oran Stillwell Kokomo and others from Logansport Fairfield Oakfield Chicago and Elwood with many heading to the Horn with Fighting Bob Evans.
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Logansport
United States’ Marine Corps
Ahl
Uncle Sam
Bob” Evans
Horn
George Kuhn
Ind
Roy W. Clarke
Lewiston
Idaho
Charles A Lewis
Rochester
Oran W. Stillwell
Kokomo
Charles FE. Corsant
Kewanna
Seth F. Bailey
Albert F. Duncan
Fairfield
Wilbert V. Rakestraw
Jesse M. Randolph
John C. Stillwell
Oakfield
Charles Vernon Firestone
Chicago
Patrick Dennison
Eewin Sylvester Grannis
Braddock
H. F. Wilson
Minneapolis
Russell Tom Bowser
Flora
George M. Tubbs
Elwood
Mérle Lambert
David W. Shigley
Dean Clinger
Life saving cableway to aid wrecked ships proposed for coast
A revenue cutter now under construction at Wilmington will head to the Pacific coast with a first life saving cableway. Inventor Spencer Miller of New York has a device approved by the United States and other governments. The system uses a line shot to a distressed ship, a steam reel to keep tension, and can aid a foundering vessel even at sea. Tests will occur at Lidgerwood works in Newark.
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Wilmington
Del
Pacific Coast
New York Herald
Spencer Miller
New York
United States
Mr. Miller
Revenue Cutter Service
Lidgerwood
Newark
Withdrawal narrows race for Eleventh district GOP chair
W Day and S L Strickler of Grant county have withdrawn from the Republican chairmanship race in the Eleventh district. Remaining candidates are H L Bendel of Huntington and J H Morrow of Wabash.
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County
Eleventh
H. L. Bendel
Huntington
J. H. Morrow
Wabash
Prof Gamble to Speak at Junior Y M C A Meeting
Prof A W Gamble will address the Junior Y M C A boys at their meeting tomorrow afternoon in the gymnasium. Roscoe Smith will render a cornet solo. The Junior Y M C A orchestra will furnish music.
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A. W. Gamble
Roscoe Smith
Labor Day Plans Talked By Lafayette Representatives
Charles West and Harry Koonze of Lafayette visited yesterday to arrange activities for the upcoming Labor day celebration in their city.
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Charles West
Harry Koonze
Lafayette
Toledo man returns home after visit with Miss Grace Marvin
Joe Taylor of Toledo Ohio returns home after spending a few days with Miss Grace Marvin. The brief item notes the social call and sequence of a domestic visit without further details.
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Joe Taylor
Toledo, O
Grace Marvin
The
Press Agent Billy Thompson Seeks Redress Over Held Mail
Col Billy Thompson of the show world protests after mail addressed to Nelson theatre Logansport Ind was held at the local post office since December 11. He wired Washington officials and considers legal action after missing letters from express firms delayed meetings with Chicago contacts.
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Billy Thompson
Post Office
Washington
Billy
United States
Thompson
William A. Brady
Nelson Theatre
Col
Logansport
Ind
Chicago
Lapeee
Express
Eighth Street School Undergoes Holiday Re Decoration
The walls and ceilings of the Eighth Street school are being redecorated during the holidays. Plastering was loose in many places and is being replaced. The building has not been redecorated inside since it was built.
Hoodoo Box Fire at Fry Residence
The fourth call in two weeks came from hoodoo box 23 at Miami and Sycamore last night. Fire department found a small blaze in William Fry’s home at 205 Sycamore Street. An electric light wire fell on the bed clothes igniting them. several firemen received shocks but were not hurt.
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Miami and
Sycamore Streets
William Fry
Sycamore Street
Cabbies Cash In After Sorority Dance
Eleven taxis waited outside the Stettiner building as rain drenched the area. The Phi Kappa Fheta sorority hosted the dance, with Morehart and Denbo supplying the music, and the cabbies enjoyed a lucrative night.
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Stettiner
Phi Kappa Fheta Sorority
Morehart & Denbo
Magnates Here on Panhandle Train No 20
A special Wisconsin Central church train carried T. J. Chadbourne and twenty steel magnates. They travel from Chicago to Jersey City and stopped here twenty miles.
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Wisconsin Central Church
T. J. Chadbourne
Chicago
Jersey City
Henry Batley of Pern Guest of
Henry Batley of Pern is listed as a guest of honor in local society notes, with no additional context available in the fragment.
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Henry Batley of
Pern
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Prof. Gamble
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