Judge Landis Delivers Humble Sentence In White Slaver Case
A Chicago Record-Herald account describes Judge Landis presiding on a cold afternoon as Matthew Aronson a self described former Toronto tailor pleads for mercy. Landis grants a 60 day term in the house of correction and even lends his overcoat to the cold prisoner.
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Matthew Arongon
Landis
Matthew
Toronto
Winnipeg
Lilly Walsh
Chicago
Aronson
House of Correction
Prohibition Club Debate Sparks Feud Over Anti-Saloon League
At D W Powlen home 518 Miami Ave Friday Jan 22 the Prohibition club plans a debate on whether the Anti Saloon League harms Prohibition. C C Fenton Marion Flory and Will S Rosier act as affirmatives while Will Ball seeks anti liquor league participation. Tensions run high as rival factions blame each other for discord within the movement.
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Prohibition Club
D. W. Powlen
Miami Avenue
Anti-Saloon League
C. C. Fenton
Marion Flory
Will S. Rosier
Will Ball
Anti- Saloon League
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Mrs. Temple's Telegram Delights Nelson Matinee Crowd
A large Nelson audience enjoyed the matinee of Mrs. Temple's Telegram this afternoon. The company is excellent and the show ranks among the best seen locally. An innocent telegram provides humorous complications and kept the crowd laughing throughout.
Joint Session Of Rebekah And Purity Lodges Tonight
Jewell Rebekah lodge No 541 and Purity lodge No 127 hold a joint session at 7 30 this evening in their hall Mrs Andrews president of the Rebekah assembly will attend a banquet follows after several candidates are initiated
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Jewell Rebekah Lodge
Purity Lodge No
Andrews
Rebekah Assembly
Terrible Turk in Sensational Wrestling Exhibition
Frank Burns from Chicago faced Burgess, a naval veteran, in a rough yet clever display as the Terrible Turk drew the crowd. A forthcoming bout pairs Managoff, the Terrible Turk, against Demetras the Greek for the light heavyweight world chain. The clash is set for Tuesday January 26.
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Frank Burns
Chicago
Burgess
Managoff
Terri ‘Park
Demetras
Wrestling Showdown in Logansport Features Hackenschmidt and Turk
Visitors join Logansport society as Walter Hand relates a Nelson theatre wrestling exhibition between Charles Hackenschmidt and the Turk known as Bob Managoff. First bout saw the Turk dominate with leg throws. Hackenschmidt endured a near pin before escaping. In the second, the Turk continued offense but Hackenschmidt finally pinned, time 12 23. Steinmetz was out due to a broken rib. Local social notes follow with visits, illness updates, and upcoming church services.
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Nelson Theatre
Charles Hackenschmidt
Bob” Managoff
Turk
Hackwaschmidt
Hackenschmidt
Steinmetz
Women predicted to win universal suffrage in ten years
Mrs Noland forecasts universal suffrage for women within a decade. A local suffragist meeting will be held tonight at Library Hall with speeches by Miss Pearl Penfield and Mrs Noland as the Indiana state organizer outlines plans to form a local suffrage club.
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Library Hall
Pearl Penfield
Plan for Cass County Local Option Election Set
Temperance supporters from six townships met in Library hall to plan a county local option election in Cass County. A February 15 meeting will include representatives from all townships to finalize plans and organize township committees. A county leadership slate will be elected and a petition for around 2000 signatures will be circulated before a special election if approved.
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Temperance
Library Hall
Cass County
Miami Township
Quirk
Agnes Brooks Divorced in Circuit Court Custody Granted
Mrs. Agnes Brooks obtained a divorce from Edward Brooks in the circuit court yesterday and was awarded custody of their child.
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Agnes Brooks
Edward Brooks
Old Glass Hangs in Clerk’s Office Since 1871
A tiny antique looking glass remains in the clerk’s office, hanging in the same spot since 1871. It was bought by Allen E. Taylor who served as city treasurer after that period.
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Allen E. Taylor
After Youths Captain Interrogates Lads at Royal Centre
Captain Stoltz of the Panhandle police interviewed several youths in Royal Centre this week after trainmen complained of incessant annoyance.
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Captain Stoltz
Panhandle Police
Royal Centre
Logal Men Secure Good Committees in Indiana House
Cass county representatives Charles W. Kleckner and George Rentschler gained seats on multiple committees in Indianapolis. Kleckner chairs swamp land and sits on cities and towns plus Insurance, labor, mileage and accounts, and legislative appointment. Rentschler serves on the state prison, drains and dikes, roads, congressional appointment, and phraseology of bills.
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Logansport
Indianapolis
Thomas Honan
Charles W. Kleckner
Cass County
George Rentschler
Cass
Fulton
Kieshner
House
Rentschler
Black Knight to Speak at Cass County Prohibition Meet
J. H. Rector known as the Black Knight will speak here February 1 as Cass county Prohibitionists meet to reorganize and elect new officers.
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J. H. Rector
Cass County
Elmer Michaels Released on Bail After Fresh Arrest
Elmer Michaels was released on bail again yesterday and is at liberty. The bond was set at 500 dollars. His mother posted the bond.
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Elmer Michaels
Yerkes Sues Williams Over $150 Note Demand
James Yerkes files suit against Frank Williams in circuit court seeking judgment for 150 dollars on a written note. The action requests the court to render a monetary award and related relief as allowed by law.
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James Yerkes
Frank Williams
Insane Soldiers Paraded From Presidio to Washington Hospital
Eleven soldiers bound for a National hospital in Washington, D. C., were transported by a tourist car attached to Panhandle No. 29 from Presidio, California. They became insane in the Philippines due to dissipation and climate. Two were violently insane and kept in straight jackets. The cause cited is the canteen ban and local production of wine by Filipinos.
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National Hospital
Washington, D. C
Presidio
Cal
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Don Wisely Sought In Spokane Bank Peculation
Spokane report says Don Wisely, a well known local, vanished amid a bank peculation case. Conflicting figures list either 34200 or 30000 dollars missing from the bank where he served as messenger.
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Royal Centre
Spokane
Wash
Don Wisely
Court Schedules Next Week Docket by Names
Judge Larry set cases for next week including Vista Young versus Charles Habegger administrator of Minnie Ludders estate, William J. Kinnear versus John F. Hines, Klbert W. Shirk versus Weldon Webster, Levi Lesley versus Ira Fisher, and Simon Long versus the L A Traction Company.
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Larry
Vista Young
Charles Habegger
Minnie Ludders
William J. Kinnear
John F. Hines
Klbert W. Shirk
Weldon Webster
Levi Lesley
Ira Fisher
Simon Long
The
L. A. Traction Company
Amateurs Tonight at Broadway Show Night
Amateur night fills Broadway with acts from the Broadway school of acting. Several performers expected to compete for prizes, echoing last Friday night’s lively program.
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Broadway
Broadway School of Acting
I+m
Blood poison sets in after kitchen accident
Miss Jessie Wilson was cut on the hand by Willard Thomas several days ago. She remains at home with a much swollen hand and arm as blood poisoning develops.
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Jessie Wilson
Willard Tohmas
Indiana Lawmakers Battle Local Option and Rail Service
Indiana legislators introduce bills to repeal county option law, shift to township and ward local option, and regulate street paving. Other measures seek to recognize Culver Military Academy, curb fraudulent jewelry ads, and require railroads to honor county seats with stops, plus a naval militia provision for state military schools.
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Grube
Indiana
Culver Military Academy
United States
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Chicago Record-Herald
Antioaluon League
Anti-Salesn League
Spirit OF
Grue
Will Ed
Dermon
Royal Centhe News
James Gray
A. J. Conn
O. B. Shafer
L N. Washburn
Lillie Abelhouser
Jesse Hand
Columbus
Ind
Sam Hamilton
S. W. Fisher
John Kline
W. H. Bingaman
Fred Hoffman
Carl G. Kistler
W. Winslow
Methodist Aid Society
Frank Hilbert
Ernoon
Walter Ross
Eugene Welch
Moyer
Star City
Oliver Wildermuth
Chicago Street
J.B. Runkle
Seward
Anderson
Vivian McC
Geneva Kramer
Rae Risley
Camden
W. C. Rye
M. E. Church
Mrs. Noland
OLD Looking Glass
LOGAL
Kleckner and
Kleckner
Rentschier
Black Knight
Washington
Don
F. M. Kistier
Railoads
Indiana House Or Representatives
Sweeney
Tell City
Kleekner
Faulkner
McCullough
Poor
Vigo County
Askren
Wells
Guv. Marshall
Assembly
Congress
Ohio River
Benz
Senate
Southern Railway
Bill
Culver
Indiana Retail Jewelers’ Association
Claypool Hotel
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