Bigamy Charged May Be Pressed In Laporte Case
Mrs. Van Meter sues for divorce in Laporte claiming her husband, a telegraph operator in Mexico Miami County, married another woman after deserting her. Judge Richter orders prosecutors to contact Miami county authorities to verify the alleged bigamy and potential charges.
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Miami County
van Meter
Laporte
Richter
Miller
Laporte Herald
Michigan City
Mexico
Manufacturers Seek Relocation to Logansport From Large Cities
A Logansport industrial club member says big firms are leaving Chicago and other cities for smaller towns. He argues the next years will bring many new establishments to Logansport as operators seek lower losses and quicker grievances resolution. The speaker stresses the town’s opportunity to attract several manufacturers.
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Industrial Club
Logansport
Chicago
Cass County Horsethief Detective Association Plans Galveston Picnic
The Cass County Horsethief Detective Association met Saturday afternoon and formed a large class and arrangements were made for a big mid winter picnic. Members decided to go to Galveston a week from tonight and initiate a class of twenty five. A banquet will be held.
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Cass County Horsethief Detective Association
Galveston
Hearing Postponed in Writ of Mandamus Case
The hearing on the writ of mandamus and prohibition by Dennis Uhl against the city, set for tomorrow in the circuit court, has been indefinitely postponed on motion of Uhl's attorneys.
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Dennis Uhl
Uhl
Weather Prophet Warns Of Colder Storms In Logansport
During the rain storm this morning lightning flashed and thunder roared. Captain Foley official weather prophet says it means colder weather with severe storms.
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Foley
Logansport
Doctor's Bill Rejected in Self-Harm Case
Dr. Charles Duffin filed a claim with county commissioners for forty dollars for attending Sanford Engleman in Corydon Indiana who cut off his right hand after interpreting a Bible verse literally. The injury followed Engleman dropping a guillotine knife in the woods. Duffin certified the bill as correct but the commissioners refused payment since the injury was the result of an unlawful act.
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Charles Duffin
Sanford Engleman
Corydon
Ind
Engleman
Engineers Entertain at Oyster Supper and Social
Division No 602 B L E hosts Division 20 B L E and Ladies Auxiliaries for an oyster supper tonight in the Eagles hall. The program includes Moerchart Orchestra, remarks by S E Gross, vocal selections by Michaelis Schrier Brown and Barr, an address by Hon Frank Kistler, a reading by Mrs E G Edwards, and a vocal solo by Earl Denbo followed by supper and dancing.
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Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
L. E
Eagles’ Hall
Moerchart
S. E. Gross
Michaelis
Schrier, Brown and Barr
Frank Kistler
Reading
E. G. Edwards
Earl Denboete van Ck
Fire damages Fitch Street home from overheated stove
Firefighters responded to a morning blaze at the Puritt residence 525 Fitch Street caused by an overheated stove. The wall fire caused slight damage with no injuries reported.
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Puritt
Fitch Street
Post Office Seeks Two More Carriers for City Routes
Postmaster Johnston reports Washington granted extra carriers for the post office after the holiday rush and expects two more carriers to be allotted. A new cancelling machine arrived and will reduce clerk workload. The final quarter sales rose from $9,490.35 to $10,199.65, a gain of $709.30, with December sales also up over 1905.
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Washington
Johnston
Just Hanging Around Involves Saloon Sentinel Case
Henry 8 Radkey employed at Bateman's saloon was brought to police headquarters by Grahem and Monigan and charged with aiding and abetting violation of the liquor law. The police alleged he acted as a sentinel to warn of police. The charge was dropped when proof of violation could not be made.
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Henry 8. Radkey
Bateman
Grahem
Monigan
Coppers
Fender Sues for Fifty Dollars in Erie Avenue Car Death
George W. Fender as administrator filed suit today against Wabash Valley Traction for fifty dollars over the death of William Cassube who was killed by an Erie avenue car.
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George W. Fender
Wabash Valley Traction Line
William Cassube
Erie Avenue
Mail carrier assaulted at Busjahn Schneider drug store
John W. Hamilton Panhandle conductor allegedly assaulted city carrier John D Turley on duty at Busjahn Schneider s drug store Turley refused to accept apologies and intends to file in federal court in Indianapolis The incident followed an altercation with Hamilton s dog and minors penalties for assaulting a mail carrier are cited in the report
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United States
Indianapolis
John W. Hamilton
Panhandle
John D. Turley
Turley
Busjahn & Schneider
Hamilton
Commissioners Meet Grants Jefferson Township Road Petition
County commissioners with Dr Gray and Pew commissioner in session grant a petition for a new road in Jefferson township. Appointed viewers include John H Fuller El Joseph McCloskey Deer Creek David Barty Bethlehem. Dr Neff's inquest bills will be pruned.
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Dr. Gray
Pew
Jefferson Township
John H. Fuller
Eel
Joseph McCloskey
Deer Creek
David Barty
Bethlehen
Neff
Local Rug Solicitors Warn Homebuyers
Chicago rug solicitors arriving last week target Logansport housewives to order rugs from old carpets. Cases include high costs and poor workmanship with some items never delivered. Local firms urge patrons to support home manufacturers to boost the city’s welfare.
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Chicago
Cincinnati
Express C. O. D
Logansport
Engine Derailment Delays Vandalia Freight Near Frankfort
A northbound Vandalia through freight derailed while taking a siding at Frankfort early Sunday. Engineer Prices of the city was in charge. no cars left the track and no one was injured. Main tracks blocked until wreck crew arrived. this is the third freight wreck on Vandalia this year with only slight damage.
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First 64
Vandalia
Frankfort
Father Koehne's Will Probated
The will of Father Koehne, late pastor of St. Joseph's church, is probated with the bulk of his estate left to Catholic orders. The Sisters of Notre Dame of Milwaukee receive the largest share, and the Logansport school sisters get his library and cash gifts for five years of service. Also legacies to priests, St. Joseph's church remodeling, and a bequest to his successor Rev. Father Anthony Kroeger.
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Father Koehne
St. Joseph's Church
Sisters of Notre Dame
Milwaukee
Logansport
Lafayete
St. Joseph’s
Anthony Kroeger
Tipton
John Deventer
Thirteen Deaths in December Reported by Health Official
Dr John Bradfield, secretary of the Cass county board of health, notes thirty deaths in December with seven at Longeliff. Causes include ne phritis seven, senility five, consumption four, paresis three, typhoid fever one, violence one, syphilitic cerebritis one, cardiac valvular two, and other three.
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John Bradfield
Cass County
J C Hadley Very Low In Loganport
J C Hadley prominent Loganport citizen is reported very low this afternoon with no hopes of recovery. He is part of Ash Hadley firm, president of Loganport Credit Exchange, and was recently elected elder of the First Presbyterian Church. Relatives gather at 115 Ninth street.
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J. C. Hadley
Logansport
Ash
Two enlistments ordered for regular army from local men
Albert L. Brn a Walton farmer and William H. Chism a city cook left Saturday for Indianapolis to join the infantry. Sergeant Dobbins who recently opened a recruiting office here expects many applicants and already has three recruits.
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Albert L. Brn
Walton
William H. Chism
Indianapolis
Dobbins
Powell Release on Suspended Sentence After Arrest
James F. Powell, arrested Saturday for intoxication on a warrant filed by his brother, was released this morning on a suspended sentence.
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James F. Powell
January Term Opens With Busy Circuit Court
The January term of the circuit court began with the officers mostly unchanged except George A. Custer moving from Walters as county prosecutor. Judge Larry presides, with Uncle Billy Jacks as record clerk and other officials in place. Warren McManaway pleaded guilty to one of three indictments for permitting minors in his pool room and was fined ten dollars plus costs. One adoption case saw Thomas Courtney and wife legally adopt David Neville. George W. Flanagan was named receiver for the Montraville Simons farm amid creditor protections. Hivira M. Wysong seeks a new trial in her case against Charles.
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George A. Custer
George W. Walters
John
Larry
Billy’ Jacks
Wiliam B. Enyart
Frank B. Livingston
William T. Shafer
Jesse Taber
Warren McManaway
Thomas Courtney
Thiat Morning
Circuit Court
David Neville
Marion
George W. Flanagan
Montraville Simons Farm
Hivira M. Wysong
Charles
South Side youths held over reckless Biddie's Island shooting
Three boys Bernard Glazier Roy Wright and Judson Breadburner were detained by police after firing at a beer bottle on Biddle's island. Residents complained and the youths were taken to the station where they received advice and were released.
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South Side
Bernard Glazier
Roy Wright
Judson Breadburner
Biddle’s Island
Glazier
Biddie’s Island
Vandalia Officials Launch Inspection Trip Plan
Superintendent Worthington and a Vandalia police staff left for Terre Haute for an annual inspection of the division. A trip to South Bend follows tomorrow and on Wednesday the Butler branch will be inspected.
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Worthington
Vandalia
Terre Haute
South Bend
Butler
New City Scavenger Takes Post With Contract Award
William Schreckenhanst began duties as city scavenger this morning after being awarded the contract. Formerly Walter Fvers performed the role.
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William Schreckenhanst
City
Walter Fvers
Toy Deaths Hit Paducah Children From Pistol Toys
Four paducah children died from accidental toy cartridge pistols since the holidays. Victims include James Morrison ten Tom Cratchfield fourteen Homer Bradford twelve and Clarence Reeves twelve. A sister Gracie Cratchfield is developing lockjaw from a similar wound. Police confiscate hundreds of pistols and push registration.
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Padueh
James Morrison
Tom ‘Cratchbfield
Homer Bradford
Clarence Reeves
Gracie Cratchfield
Grass Creek Man Attends State Agriculture Meeting
J. W. Costello of Grass Creek visited the city en route to Indianapolis for the state agricultural society meeting scheduled to begin tomorrow.
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J. W. Costello
Grass Creek
City
State Agricultural Society
Indianapolis
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Andrew Scherk
Fielding
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