Rainy Final Sets Crowns Hal & Smith Golf Trophy
Final matches of the Hal & Smith trophy were played in heavy rain at the Country Club. From sixteen starters, four advanced, with George Graffis and others losing early rounds. The last series saw George Kistler, Tom Wilson, Carl Wiler, and Victor Wiler claim wins, setting up a late afternoon final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal &. Smith
George Graffis
Carl J. Wiler
Claude Jenkines
George
Kistler
B. H. Dally
Hal B. Smith
C. O. Wise
M. B. Lairy
W. D. Craig
R. W. Weir
M. A. Edwards
Carl Wagner
Carl Mandel
Thomas Wilson
J. S. Lairy
Victor Wiler
George Kistler
M. B. Larry
Tom Wilson
Carl Wiler
Robert Weir
Wilson Plant in Litigation Over 20000 Debt
The T. H. Wilson printing plant moved from this city to Chattanooga is in dispute over a 20000 note. Chattanooga investors allege that upon purchase the machinery was claimed to be in first class condition, but three of six presses were unusable after delivery. A motion seeks to halt collection on notes held by Logansport creditors. The new Chattanooga firm members include O. D. Gorman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Wilson
Chattanooga
Tenn
O. D. Gorman
Max Moyses
W. N. Hudiburg
Fred W. Bryan
Logansport
Balloon Fire At Hanley Residence
Firefighters were called to 1116 Market Street last evening at 7 30 due to a paper balloon falling from the South Side and igniting the roof shingles. The blaze was extinguished with no damage reported.
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Frank E. Hanley
Market Street
Hanley
Galveston Teachers Named for Next Term
The Galveston schools announce assignments for the coming term. Superintendent Hughes leads the grammar room with Miss Gertie Hyatt for fourth and fifth grades. Minnie Davison covers second and third grades with Fern Ward in the primary room and Miss Bessie Rinehart.
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Galveston
Hughes
Gertie Hyatt
Minnie Davidson
Fern Ward
Bessie Rinehart
Kleckner Denies Withdrawal In Kokomo Mayor Race
The Indiana legislator Charles W. Kleckner says he remains in the Kokomo mayoral race despite reports of his withdrawal. He vows to finish the contest hustling, and warns a withdrawal would require his signature. Other candidates D D Fickle Al H Smith Gillespie George W Palmer Bliss and supporters are active across Kokomo with campaigning and outreach noted.
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Kleckner
Kleckper
D. D. Fickle
al H. Smith
Gillespie
Democratic Party
George W. Palmer
Kokomo
Bliss
Engagement Denied by Accuser in Saturday Notice
Lizzie Fry and Will Englewood are the subjects of a published engagement report denied by the girl. She alleges a malicious person spread the false story.
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Lizzie Fry
Will Englewood
Police Raid Two Blind Tigers In East End
Police seized eleven cases of beer and an ice box at 1209 Toledo during a raid led by Chief Skelton. At 14th and Indiana officers found two keys and several cases at Nick Canine’s home. Joe Mussoni resisted as officers arrived. Three Italians jailed for operating blind tigers. one man charged with profane language. transit to police HQ and ongoing investigation.
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East End
Skelton
Pasquale Cacihini
Toledo
Nick Canine
Fourteenth
Indiana Streets
Joe Mussoni
Logansport Fourth of July Suffers Rain Dampened Festivities
Rain spoiled the 1909 Fourth of July in Logansport with planned races, balloon ascension, and skating at the rink delayed. No serious accidents were reported, though children received sizzled fingers from firecrackers and some nerves were jarred by loud explosions.
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Spencer Park
George Bush
Dance floor laid for first use tonight in city hall
A new wooden dance floor has been installed and will be used for the first time this evening. Residents are invited to attend the event at the town hall and enjoy the opening night celebration.
Scientists study Topeka tree with mixed nuts
Cass county tree praised by botanists Professor Ira D Cardiff of Washburn College and Professor George Davis of Franklin School inspect the peculiar tree that reportedly yields nuts half hickory and half walnut. They search for nuts for Carnegie Institute and plan to photograph the tree.
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Cass County
Ira D. Cardiff
Washburn College
Topeka
Kan
Porf
George Davis
Franklin School
Tennessee
California
Cardiff
Davis
Carnegie Institute
Conductor In Violent Altercation With Inebriate Passenger
A Clymers station man at Delphi rode the Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley car to the city by 12 20 a m Sunday. The intoxicated passenger argued over fare, was struck by the conductor with a billy, knocked unconscious, and required seven stitches for a scalp wound.
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Clymers
Delphi
Fort Wayne
Riverside Specials Organize New Baseball Team
A group of local boys formed a new Riverside Specials baseball team and issued a state wide challenge. Lineup includes Peter Grady catcher Jack Kennedy pitcher Thomas Falvey shortstop James Kinsella first base Harry Grady second base James Mc Greevy third base Fred Brown left field Albert Clarke center field Clarence Clarke right field.
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Riverside Specials
Peter Grady
Jack Kennedy
Thomas Falvey
James Kinsella
Harry Grady
James McGreevy
Fred Brown
Albert Clarke
Clarence Clarke
Dennis McCarty Visits Indianapolis Friends
Dennis McCarty of Indianapolis is visiting friends in this city, staying with local hosts and enjoying local hospitality during his trip.
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Dennis McCarty
Indianapolis
Henry Whitmyer
Rockville
Murphy & Fleming Defeat Lafayette L H 14 to 5 in Farcical Game
The Murphy and Fleming team beat Lafayette L H at Driving Park 14 to 5 on Sunday. Local players loafed most of the game after taking an early lead, while Burke pitched well for Murphy & Fleming. Flora Bringhurst is slated to visit next Sunday. two proposed games were canceled due to rain.
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Murphy & Fleming
Driving Park
Lafayette L. & H
Burke
Lafayette
James Fleming
Flora-Bringhurst
Elwood
McKee Faces Challenge as Barnes Enters Mayoral Race
McKee’s hold on the Republican machine faces strain as John E. Barnes enters the mayoral race. Saloon voters shift toward the likely winner and Democratic lines, while McKee fears a party division and a potential landslide. A large intra party struggle and expected showdown loom.
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John E. Barnes
McKee
McKeenes
Difrere
Traut Appointed Receiver for Meehan Brothers Firm
Creditors through attorney Oscar B. Conant filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition against Meehan Brothers. Charles W. Traut was named receiver and will immediately take charge of the business and run it until the court issues further orders.
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Oscar B. Conant
Meehan Brothers
Charles W. Traut
Man Found Dead in Foundry With Throat Slashed
Frank Martin a Laporte moulder was found dead at 2:30 pm in the old Bridge City Construction foundry on Biddles Island with his throat cut from ear to ear. Police and coroner investigated. despondency blamed as motive. no money or work prospects.
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Old Bridge City Construction Company
Biddle’s Island
John Gladman
South Side
Martin
Oscar Nelson
Washington Street
Waterloo
John Abbs
Maumee Street
Toledo
Gladman
Skelton
Joe Carson
John Bradfield
Bradfield
Killian
McCloskey
Zanesville, O
Michigan Avenue
Laporte
John Nelson
C. D. Cochran
Cochran
Abbs
Death inquiry into Carrie Bender case unsettled
Acting Coroner John Bradfield opened an inquest into the death of 17 year old Carrie Louise Bender at 1807 Stevens Street after rumors she poison self inflicted or was beaten. He found no marks of violence but will continue witness testimony before closing the case.
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John Bradfield
Carrie Louise Bender
Stevens Street
Bradfie
Blind Tiger Suspected After Arrests on Market Street
John Richardson, arrested yesterday in a drunken state, told police this morning he obtained liquor from the apartments of John Fife above Geyer’s saloon on Market Street. Fife was arrested on a liquor license violation, alleged to be running a blind tiger there for some time.
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John Richardson
John Fife
Geyer
Market Street
Fife
Casa County Historical Society to Meet July 7
The Casa County Historical Society holds its annual meeting Wednesday evening July 7 at 8 in Library hall. Officers will be elected for the upcoming year. A brief program includes music and a chalk talk on old canal days by Will Berry. public invitation extended.
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Casa County Historical Society
Will Berry
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