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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1908

Page

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DARNHART MEETS WITH GOV HANLY OVER INSANE HOSPITAL POST

Rochester lawyer Veinry A. Barnhart visits Governor Hanly in Indianapolis to discuss the Longcliff Northern Hospital for the Insane appointment. Five physicians seek the post, including Drs Terflinger Rogers Applegate Darnell and Milligan. The appointment will be made within days.

Barnhart Vienry A. Barnhart Rochester Hanly Charles W. Miller Moorman Congress J. W. Bonnell North Judson B. F. Shively South Bend United States Bryans Bryan Shively Northern Hospital For Longcliff Logansport Joseph G. Rogers Richmond Evansville Fred W. Terflinger Clark Rogers Joseph Rogers French Lick Mineral Springs Applegate Wisconsin Darnell Colorado J. W. Milligan Indiana State Prison

Logansport Youth Roles Shines on West Virginia Pitching

William M. Roles, from Logansport Indiana, now serves on the battleship West Virginia. He pitched a standout game against Bremerton locals during a fleet visit, earning praise for his accuracy and confident remarks about remaining in the West for his career.

William M. Roles Logansport West Virginia Bremerton Wach Bremerton News Uncle Sam Young Roles Chicago West Indiana O. K

Hetherington to testify in Hizer murder trial

Dr. J. P. Hetherington traveled to Rochester to testify in the Alf Hizer murder case. He attended to William Snyder after a shooting blamed on Hizer who pleads self defense.

J. P. Hetherington Rochester Alf Hizer William Snyder Hizer

Mrs Jerome Larger and Daughters Return From Chicago

Mrs Jerome Larger returned home last evening with her daughter Helen and Miss Marie Helvie after spending a few days in Chicago.

Indianapolis Grand Jury Indicts Marshall in Conspiracy Case

Indiana grand jury in Indianapolis charges Henry W. Marshall president of Western Construction with conspiracy to rob the city. He allegedly collaborated with Henry Branaugh, already convicted, and Marshall bonded at 5000 dollars. Marshall, a former Republican committee member, had crucial paving contracts that faced scrutiny.

Henry Branaugh Robbina Indianapolis Henry W. Marshall Western Construction Company Lafayette Logansport North Street Harry Branaugh Branaugh Marshall Marshal Brunaugh Republican State Central Committee Barber Asphalt Company

Not Guilty Claim Reasserted by Fitz Gerald Murder Convict

Silas Morgan returns from Michigan City prison with Sheriff Beckley and reports William Fitzgerald, jailed for life in 1899 for the Bunker Hill boy's murder, remains healthy and insists on his innocence. Baker sues for divorce alleging neglect, abusive conduct, and arrest threats by Minerva Baker and step-daughter.

Silas Morgan Lewis E. Beckley Michigan City Webb Smith William Fitzgerald Sam Bebee Bunker Hill Fitzgerald Jesse W. Baker Minerva Baker

Miss Hazel Lee Plans Fourth of July Trip

Miss Hazel Lee of East High street will depart tomorrow for Monticello to spend the Fourth of July with Miss Neenah Heiney.

Hazel Lee East High Street Monticello Neenah Heiney

East End piano pleas incite heated letters to the Reporter

Readers complain of noise from piano playing near Riverside Park. A retaliatory letter condemns the youths ages nineteen to twenty-two and urges skipping play to prepare for life. The Reporter promises Denver convention coverage with staff writers and cartoons from renowned artists.

Paderewski Riverside Park Democratic & National Can Denver Daily Reporter Lincoln Steffens

Suit on Note Involves Indiana Coal Company Claim

Kate M. Kerns trading as Indiana Coal company sues J. G. Powell and Charley Smith for 150 dollars on a note. Powell and Smith, contractors for the Gault ditch, bought coal totaling 89.59 dollars from the Indiana Coal company and allegedly gave an interest bearing note. plaintiff seeks judgment with interest.

Kate M. Kerns Indiana Coal Company J. G. Powell Charley Smith Powell and Smith Gault Powell

Jacob Hinkle Takes Five-Day Vacation as City Letter Carrier

City letter carrier Jacob Hinkle will be on a five days vacation, expected to affect regular mail routes during the period. Supervisors say mail delivery should resume normal service after the break.

Jacob Hinkle

Citywide Store Shutdown for Fourth of July Noon Closure

All city stores will close at noon Saturday for the Fourth, including grocery hardware boot and shoe clothing and dry goods shops. Drug stores are being urged to close as well with reopening Monday morning. Banks and the library will stay closed all day.

Fire Destroys Shed on Ottaway Street

A shed at 41 Ottaway Street caught fire this morning from a spark from an engine and was quickly extinguished with chemical. Fire department responded promptly to the blaze.

Ottaway Street

Labor leader O P Smith draws crowds in Indiana tour

O P Smith, first vice president of the Indiana Federation of Labor, campaigns against James E. Watson for governor. He speaks nightly in Evansville, Mt. Vernon, Princeton, Patoka, Booneville and nearby towns, invading Booneville to address Senator Hemenway’s delegation and leaving Warrick County with strong goodwill and promises to return.

James E. Watson Evansville Mt. Vernon Princeton Patoka Booneville Society of Hiquity Ibor Hemenway P. D. Drain Advocate Drain Brother O. P. Smith Logansport Ind Indiana Federation of la

Cushman Sisters Pursue Summer Courses in Indiana

Miss Mayme Cushman of Indianapolis attends a summer course at Butler University while teaching in local schools. Her sister, Miss Marie Cushman, an Indianapolis teacher, takes a Bloomington University course this summer.

Mayme Cushman Indianapolis Butler University Marie Cushman Bloomington University

Arthur Jones Returns to Duty at Local Post Office

Arthur Jones, a distributor at the local post office, resumed duty this morning after a seven day vacation.

Arthur Jones

Revival closes in Burnettsville with new church group

Evangelist Legg and Mrs. Calvert finish revival services in Burnettsville and reorganize the old Christian organization with forty members to launch the new group.

Legg Calvert Burnettsville Old Christian Organization

Board Dispute Over 30000 Light Plant Funds

The battle pits Mayor George P. McKee and the board of works against council members over a 30000 appropriation to repair the electric light plant. The council seeks an expert to draw plans and supervise purchase of equipment, while the board resists sharing control, warning of a costly stalemate that could leave residents with poor winter illumination.

George P. McKee Board of Works Hetherington Shee Saigon

Mystery Affinity Named in Logansport Divorce Suit

Miss F A Burns of Logansport is alleged as the husband s affinity in a 149000 claim for alienation of affection filed in St Joseph county. Maud Harris of La Porte sues for divorce from George Harris, Northwestern railroad traffic manager in Chicago, while Burns denies involvement. The city identity of the Burns woman remains unclear despite attempts to verify her background. The case notes uncertainty about the extent of Harris s relationship with a Logansport woman and whether the affair occurred.

St. Joseph's County Maud Harris Laporte F. A. Burns Logansport George Harris Northwestern Railroad Chicago Florence A. Burns The Home Telephone Company North Street Harris

Local postoffice reports show money order decline and class status

The local postoffice fiscal year ends with total registered letters and parcels up, but stamp sales fall $1,500 short of the $40,000 needed for first class. Domestic and international money orders show sizable totals for the year and quarter, while foreign orders fall as Italian emigration reduces business.

Elmer J. Nance A. R. Bumpas Alga Seon Ip Ovents Cone Italy

Runaway couple elopes from Tipton with ticket agent and wife

William Cottingham a Tipton L U T ticket agent elopes with Mrs. Cravens and her child. They travel on Panhandle and Wabash lines to Buffalo New York buying tickets and taking 800 dollars of company funds. Cottingham changes the safe combination before departure.

William Cottingham L U. T. Company Tipton Fred Cravens Buffalo N. Y Cottingham Panhandle Kienly's Island

Saengerfest managers plan 30 percent dividend in Indianapolis

A surplus of about $9,000 is in the hands of the Saengerfest managers of Indianapolis, who have decided to issue a thirty per cent dividend to those who subscribed to the original fund to promote the festival.

Indianapolis

Italian Settlement Ends Court Fight in Village

Judge Hanawalt finds Eugene Grandi Joe Moro and Lucia Arroni guilty of assault and battery after affidavits were filed. They are fined and the neighborhood reports peace in the settlement.

Hanawalt Eugene Grandi Joe Moro Lucia Arroni

Obituary Notice for Oran McFarland and Kin

Oran McFarland formerly of this city died in Chicago on Saturday. The funeral was held in Kesme yesterday with cousins Charles Kreider and Mrs. A. E. Goodwin in attendance.

Oran McFarland Chicago Kesome Charles Kreider A. E. Goodwin

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Darnhart Gov the Po Grand Jury East End Brand Whitlock Tooledo Gilson Gardnér Jacob Waldeck Democrat A. D. Condo Sky- @ gack Diana Dilipickles George W. Rehser Pikes Peak H. J. Webster McCutcheon Sam T Hughes H. D. Banks Watson O. P. Smith Indiana Federation of Bor Warrick Ayo Logan George J. Lee Anthony Hinkle S. G. Smith Robert Grant W. L. Alder William Bolt R L. Webster G. A. Troutman George E. Gage Chas. Robinson P. F. DeLaw
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