Canoe Trip Down Wabash to Cairo Teased as Week-Long Adventure
Flotilla leaves Kenneth in an early morning start for Cairo LL on a four hundred mile Wabash river voyage. Cott Barnett Ted Swigart Claude Wilson and John Cavanaugh travel by canoe with food and repair supplies amid plans to possibly stop in river towns. Claude Wilson and John Cavanaugh follow a day later to join the others in returning by train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cott Barnett
Ted Swigart
Claude Wilson
John Cavanaugh
Cairo
Wabash River
Kenneth
Republic Iron to Trial Oil Fuel at Muncie Mills
An official said Republic Iron and Steel will pilot oil as a fuel in its Muncie plants including the nut and bolt factory and the prasshopper mill. If successful the system will expand to other departments. The company claims large oil output and low pumping costs via pipelines from oil fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Republic Iron and Steel Company
Bolt
Indiana Mills
Prasshopper
Republic
Sleepwalker falls to death in Galveston
Ewing Dupler 55 died after walking in his sleep and tumbling from a second story window. He suffered a broken spine and paralysis, plus a fractured left arm, and endured severe injuries. He left a wife and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ewing Dupler
Galveston
Mass Meeting For Epworth Leaguers At Market Street Church
City Epworth Leaguers hold a mass meeting at Market Street Methodist Church to finalize plans for entertaining about a thousand delegates en route to the international convention in Detroit on July 15. A complete list of local attendees is expected to be announced tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth Leaguers
Market Street Methodist Church
Detroit
Water Snake Strangles Arm During Night At Home
Mrs Ida Whalen of Biddies Island woke to a large water snake coiled around her arm. She freed herself and the snake was killed by her husband. The bite covered five wounds but was not poisonous. It is believed the cat brought the snake into the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Whalen
Biddie’s Island
Wayman’s Literary Meeting At A. M. E. Church
A. M. E. church hosts Wayman’s Literary Society with readings by Mrs. Reed Dud Mrs. P. L. Easterly and Mrs. E. Winstow and Albert Allen. The highlight is Rev. E Yates Hill of First Presbyterian delivering Palestine and the Holy Land based on his personal tour. Another address is planned for next Monday by Rev. Walter Johnston of Broadway Presbyterian Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. E. Church
Wayman's Literary Society
Reading
Reed
P. L. Easterly
E. Winstow
Albert Allen
E. Yates Hill
First Presbyterian Church
Palestine
Holy Land
Logansport Lawyer Becomes White Apron Chef
Hon James West a Logansport lawyer known to many in the bar has reportedly accepted a momentary change of career. He substituted his law books for a white apron serving a crowd Saturday night and again Sunday noon provisioning about twenty fellow barristers with a big dinner, drawing praise for his culinary debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James West
Logansport
Kokomo Dispatch
Harry Russell
West
West Ya
Russell
Absconding Comstock Steals Goods. Logansport Involved
Logansport residents tracked manager Comstock of the Comstock Novelty Works as he fled to Chicago. Saylor Pierce and Allen sought possession of a team and $800 in material sent to B. F. Bowen. Driver Truax followed sealed orders. Bowen guided him through Logansport amid shady removals. Comstock reportedly registered at Sherman House as B A Canfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Comstock Novelty Works
Huntington
Chicago
Huntington News- Democrat
Logansport
S. M. Saylor
C. M. Pierce
Mr. Allen
B. F. Bowen
H. M. Truax
Wabash
Andrews
Bowen
Iim
Sherman House
B. A. Canfield
Du Chaillu Will Leaves All To Henry Hoyt
The will of explorer Paul B. Du Chaillu filed in the surrogate office declares Hoyt as executor and sole beneficiary. It states the testator left no New York real estate and that any heirs are unknown to the petitioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Paul B. du Chaillu
Henry R. Hoyt
Hoyt
Tate
King
Engineering Corps Shifts HQ for Chicago Line to Royal Center
The headquarters of the engineering corps has moved to Royal Center as they push the survey for the line from this city to Chicago. They expect to leave the county in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Royal Center
Man shoots employer then himself in Louisville tragedy
George B. Warner former superintendent of Logansport electric plant shot master mechanic Pulaski Leeds after being refused a recommendation. Leeds is in critical condition. Warner died or near death from a self inflicted wound. Edward Warner, son, left for Louisville to be with his father. Two other sons in Louisville. Warner had a history of libel suits and a tainted reputation but was a skilled worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Warner
Logansport
Louisville, Ky
Pulaski Leeds
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Warner
Decatur
Ala
Leeds
Louisville
George Warner, Jr
George W. Cann & Co
George, Jr
Milton
John Schneider
Body Found of Grass Creek Farmer John Allen
John Allen a Grass Creek farmer disappeared last Thursday. His body was found under the Vandalia bridge over Mill Creek by Vandalia section men and taken to Jxewonna where he was buried. No signs of violence or cause of death were found. the coroner's jury could not resolve the mystery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
Grass Creek
Fulton County
Vandalia
Mill Creek
Vandalia Section
Jxewonna
Kewanna
Petty Resigns as DC Auditor After Defalcation Scandal
The District of Columbia Board of Commissioners says auditor James T. Petty must step down due to negligent methods linked to the Watson defalcation of 73000 dollars. Petty is offered a seat on the personal tax appraisers board at a reduced salary, with Alexander McKenzie named as his successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of the
District of Columbia
Washington
James T. Petty
James M. A. Watson
Petty
Alexander McKenzie
S'Ated
Logansport Defeats Marion Owls in Narrow Baseball Victory
The Logansport baseball team beat the Marion Owls 3 to 2 in a hard fought game played yesterday in Marion. Spectators say Marion played best ball, but the umpire favored Logansport from the start, drawing criticism for controversial calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Logansport
Marion Owls
Child Quenches Poison Threat After Iodine Drink
A Wet Market Street family reports their infant son Freddie Getty aged 1, drinks iodine Sunday night. The household acted quickly as doctors administered antidotes and the child was taken from danger with no lasting harm.
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Freddie Getty
Robert Getty
Wet Market Street
Bain
Bach Room
Liv
Ol 'Boet
Indiana game warden emphasizes law and fishery promotion
Rev. Zack M. Sweeney Indiana game and fish warden says authorities aim to enforce the law firmly but focus on preserving fish resources. He dismisses the idea that fines are the main goal, stressing broader stewardship for the state.
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Zack M. Sweeney
Indiana
Run for Safety as Boys Flee Police at Riverside Park
A crowd of boys and young men fled naked through North Side streets to escape arrest for swimming in city rivers without suits. Officer Graham pursued from the riverfront near Riverside Park to the Johnson Elevator at North Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eel River
Riverside Park
Graham
Johnson
North Sixth Street
Pope Leo's Poem on Death Written In Shadows
In 1897 Pope Leo XIII faced the approach of death and penned lines hailed as among his strongest, a testament to defiance in the face of mortality.
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Pope Leo
Death’s Quiet Farewell And A Crown Of Bliss
The verse contemplates death near at the close of day, describing the fading life and the soul's release. It asks for mercy and a worthy reception in everlasting rest while invoking a vision of Chee as queen and the soul’s ascent to heaven through divine care.
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Chee
Earth
Sky
Indiana lakes could draw 100000 summer visitors
The speaker argues Indiana can surpass rival states for fishing tourist dollars. With existing cottages and 300000 spent by Indiana residents at northern resorts, improved fishing could shift most of that revenue to Indiana lakes and boost regional summers. He cites Rev. Sol Dickey’s claim of 70000 visitors to Winona and potential gains if fishing improves.
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Ana
Indiana
Indiana Lakes
Detroit
Toledo
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Columbus
Louisville
Chicago
Inidana Lakes
Sol Dickey
Winona
Dog Bite On Toledo Street Prompts Police Inaction
Mrs. C. A. Lytle of Toledo Street was bitten by a vicious dog owned by Jim Gleason this morning. The bite required cauterization and neighbors threaten to shoot the animal if law enforcement does not intervene. The dog remains alive at this time.
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C. A. Lytle
Toledo Street
Jim Gleason
Street Car Wreck on Broadway Line Derailed at Culvert
A Broadway line street car derailed last evening at West Broadway and Wilkason street. The machine ran onto a culvert and fell on two wheels, delaying five eastbound cars for over half an hour. No passengers were aboard and no injuries were reported.
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Broadway
West Broadway
Wilkason Street
East End
Bathing party endangered as police vow action after flood
After a flood river dangers, a police vigil is set for riverbank violators and a local bath house once used by youths may have been lost to flood or fire. Peru woman Cora Depp, found drunk on Biddle's Island, jailed and to be shipped home once sober.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Palmer
Peru
Cora Depp
Ind
Biddle’s Island
Costello
Cora
Calabouse
Relics of Clay Campaign Glee Book Issued in 1814
The New York Historical Society received a Henry Clay Glee Book from Mrs. G W Emmert of York Springs Pa. The relic marks Clay's third and final presidential campaign with a York speech from the balcony of the old Washington house. The 120 page book includes eighty tunes and songs and ranks among early campaign literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clay
New York Historical Society
Pennsylvania
G. W. Emmert
York Springs
Clay
York
Washington House
East Market Street
Revival of a Forgotten Steam Road From Logansport to Indianapolis
The revived project aims to connect Logansport with Indianapolis via a new east bank river route and a northwest city entrance. I N Rickie has secured options for right of way while eastern capitalists join Quincy Myers in Indiana interests. Survey teams report route changes and a possible path through Sheridan Russiaville Kempton and Young America.
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Logansport
Indianapoli
Indianapolis Board of Public Works
Indianapolis
I. N. Ritchie
Quincy Myers
Indiana
Wabash Railroad
Loransport
Sheridan
Russiaville
Kempton
Young America
Fall Creek
City
White River
New Residences Planned in City This Summer
Bids to be opened for an eight room residence for Mrs. Dudley H. Chase at Ninth and North streets. A brick cottage for J. E. Sma on Eel River Avenue will sit on a triangular lot with a three cornered house of three elevations. Plans by J. E. Crain.
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Dudley H. Chase
Ninth and
North Streets
J. E. Sma
Eel River Avenue
Pasadena Pair Start Across Continent by Car
F Hammond and L L Whitman of Pasadena began a cross continent automobile trip from San Francisco city hall. They carry a message from Mayor Schmidt to Mayor Law of New York and expect to reach New York in about sixty days.
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San Francisco
Cal
F. Hammond
L. L. Whitman
Pasadena
Schmidt
Law of
New York
Librarian Miss McCullough Vacationing at Lake Chautauqua
Miss McCullough the city librarian is spending her vacation at Lake Chautauqua. She is away from the library during the personal leave period and enjoying seaside recreation.
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Miss McCullough
Lake Chautauqua
Mothers Come to Blows in Thirteenth Street Quarrel
Malinda Randolph and Sarah Burns quarrelled over an argument between their children on Thirteenth Street. Mrs. Randolph filed assault and battery affidavits against Mrs. Burns and charges against John and Wilson Burns, brothers-in-law, with neighbors subpoenaed for the trial in Justice Kleennie's court.
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Malinda Randolph
Sarah
John
Wilson Burns
Kloenne's Court
Sarah Burns
Thirteenth Street
Randolph
Burns
Beggar Thomas Rooke Arrested With Wooden Leg
Thomas Rooke aged cripple was picked up by police last night for begging. He carried a certificate from Trustee Minneman admitting him to the county poor farm and was taken there this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rooke
Minneman
Kokomo Man Arrested After Local Celebration
John Shay a blacksmith from Kokomo was arrested in Logansport after getting drunk yesterday. He remains in jail to sober up and is expected to be allowed to return home once the celebration effects wear off.
City Horse Recovered After Mysterious Disappearance
John Clary found the missing city horse on the South Side after several days of searching. The recovered animal is unharmed while officials probe the allied horse matter being reviewed by the council’s claims committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clary
Claims Committee of the Council
Whitecaps Suit Trials Near Verdict in Bloomington
In Bloomington on July 7 the trial of thirteen alleged whitecaps for $10,000 damages by Joseph Britton continued. The defense showed the defendants were elsewhere. Britton testified he was whipped and identified the men and switches claimed in court. A verdict was expected Wednesday after further argument by Special Judge Henley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomington
Joseph Britton
Green County
Britton
Henley
Injuries Serious After Gun Accident Injures Onward Man
Virgil Vore of Onward remains in serious condition after a shotgun discharge caused severe knee injuries. The kneecap was shattered and removed following unsuccessful attempts to knit the fragments. Doctors fear possible amputation due to severe inflammation and risk to the leg.
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Virgil Vore
Onward
Eagles to Wear White Duck Uniforms in South Bend
The Eagles plan white duck uniforms for the trip to South Bend next week. More than sixty have ordered the costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagles
South Bend
Cos
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Epworth
Mrs. Whalen
Rev. Hill
Wayman
Blackstone
Tering
DU Chaillu
George Warner
Edward Warner
Sweeney
North Side Streets
Chine
York County Historical Society
California
Clary
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