Storm damages traction line near Lewisburg and Frankfort
A severe afternoon storm swept Cass County near Lewisburg and New Waverly, downing 16 to 20 trolley poles and breaking a high tension wire. Trees blocked the track and crops were damaged while Otto Hires was killed by lightning near the Wabash river. Vandalia linemen fought damages south of Peru and twelve poles fell near Frankfort cutting telegraph service.
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Cass County
Lewisburg
New Waverly
Indiana
Otto Hires
Wabash
Peru
Vandalia
Frankfort
Boone Kennel road delayed until spring
Pulaski and Cass county officials discussed county line road funding and road contracts. The Kennel road in Boone township waits for spring due to bonding limits. bids for Zollman road were awarded to Walter Gorton at 22345. court house coal specifications ordered. McMillen road construction halted by property owner damages and remonstrance to viewers’ report.
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Boone Township
Board of County Commissioners
Zollman
Deer Creek
Washington
Alfred Barnes
Walter Gorton
Bert Hyman
Gorton
F. W. Guthrie
Court House
County Farm
McMillen
Meeks Arrested on Assault Charge
Delmar Meeks was arrested today on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife Carrie Meeks. She says he beat her yesterday. Meeks pleaded not guilty this morning and is to appear in court tomorrow at 10 o clock.
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Delmar Meeks
Carrie Meeks
Meeks
Whyness of the Torrid Hot Spell Expert Explains Air Mountains
An old weather explainer compares atmospheric mountains and valleys to high and low pressure. It notes hot spells from the Rocky Mountains to the Atlantic, with zero cold at mountain tops and cool air avalanching into valleys. It cites unknown causes for persistent highs since May and a 1901 heat record comparison.
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Earth
Uncle Sam
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Atlantic
North Carolina
Mason and Dixon Line
North Atlantic
Central States
Col Haggard Dead State Soldiers Home Lafayette
Colonel William H. Haggard, longstanding commandant of the State Soldiers' Home at Lafayette, died last night after a period of illness. Born in 1847 in Jeffersonville Ohio he served in the Civil War from age fifteen and later held senior army posts and edited the Lafayette Morning Herald. Collett of North Side announced the death and awaits potential local veterans at the funeral.
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William H. Haggard
Lafayette
Haggard
Jeffersonville
Ohio
Lafayette Morning Herald
Collett
Neighbors of Angelino Napolitano Stand by Her in Canada
In Sault Ste. Marie Ontario the Italian colony known as Little Italy ratifies support for Angelino Napolitano sentenced to death. Neighbors raised funds and petitioned Governor General Earl Grey for clemency or a new trial. They describe her as a good mother to four children and vow to welcome her if spared.
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Italy
the Soo
Governor General of
Canada
Angelino Napolitano
Uriah McFadden
Earl Grey
Benny A. Scigliano
Mario Salvatore
Napolitanos
Angelino
Pete
Rafe
Amelia
Michael
Saylor Cites Heat in Loss to Hayes in Indianapolis Bout
The Hoosier lightweight Saylor says July 4 heat drained him and forced fatigue in the ring against Grover Hayes. He canceled eastern engagements with Baldwin and Brown, plans a vacation in New York, and vows lighter training in hot weather. Milburn plans an eastern pleasure trip.
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Young Saylor
Ad Wolgast
Logansport
Grover Hayes
Indianapolis
Billy Reed
Mercury
Milburn
Matty Baldwin
Brown
Oakley Club
Old Town
New York
Saylor
Hayes
Grover
Frank Barry
Deijman Sues Caruthers Over Promissory Note
Dr. F C Deijman filed suit in Judge Vv C Hanawalt's court this afternoon seeking 35 dollars on a promissory note. The case is set for hearing Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
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F.C. Deijman
Vv. C. Hanawalt
F. Q. Caruthers
Beaumont Wins Thousand Mile Aeroplane Race
In Vincennes Paris on July 7 Beaumont won the thousand mile international air race. Fifty competitors started June 18 and only nine finished. The course ran through four countries from Paris to Belgium and Holland to London and back. Prizes totaling one hundred thousand dollars were awarded.
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Paris
France
Beaumont
Vincennes
Belgium
Holland
English
London
Logan Boys Prosper and Family Farms in Canada
J M Cantley of this city reports via letter from his son Russell that crops in Canada look very promising. Cantley and Herbert Keesey moved there three years ago after a year of hard labor, and they claim to have 200 acres of wheat 60 acres flax 20 acres hay and 40 acres oats. They also hold 170 acres of virgin soil.
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J. M. Cantley
Russell
Canada
Cantley
Herbert Keesey
Joint Church Meeting Series Begins at Wheatland Ave M E
The Wheatland avenue M E church and West Side Presbyterian church plan a first joint meeting next Sunday evening at Wheatland avenue M E. Rev. Emory will lead the service, with Rev. Dup on the following Sunday. Meetings continue through the month at alternate churches.
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Wheatland Avenue M. E
West Side Presbyterian Church
Emory
Dup
Weary Willie Beggar Classified as Panhandler in City
A man described as a Weary Willie named James Kelly from Pittsburg Pa was found begging on the street by patrolman Joe Carson. He was taken to city limits and sent out of town.
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Willie
James Kelly
Pittsburg
Joe Carson
Logansport Commercial Club Organized and Election Planned
Citizens gathered in the north court room to organize the Logansport Commercial Club. Officers to be elected Monday night. initial by laws adopted. members urged to join as the group aims to advance civic pride and local commerce. Election details also given for Tipton township local option on August 4 with precincts and officials listed.
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Logansport
H. H. Howell
William O. Fiedler
John S. Larry
Larry
Logansport Commercial Club
Joseph Reitemeier
Logansport Commercial and Industrial Association
Michael Courtney
W. C. Thomas
Thomas Hedrick
Carl Wiler
John Brookmeyer
S. G. Gifford
C. L. Dilley
M. K. Courtney
Dr. C. Rogers
FPF
Tipton Township
Honest Tramp Seeks Foodbergman Refuses to Pay with Labor
A tramp visited Henry Bergman at 1604 North Street asking for a meal. Bergman offered food if the tramp would mow the lawn or chop wood, but the man refused, saying he would not work if he wanted to beg.
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Henry Bergman
North Street
Bergman
Hail Damaged Wheat Hit Deer Creek Farmer
Dr. A. J. Gray of Young America and county commissioners member reports hail damaged wheat on his Deer Creek township farm. This year yields averaged thirteen bushels per acre versus thirty four last year, underscoring the hail loss.
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A. J. Gray
Young America
Board of County Commissioners
Deer Creek Township
Man Wrenches Arm Escaping Street Car Collision
Adelbert Flynn injured an arm yesterday while boarding a street car to avoid an automobile impact. The incident occurred as he attempted the quick exit from the moving vehicle.
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Adelbert Flynn
Smith resigns from Indiana State Federation of Labor
Oliver P. Smith of Logansport resigns as first vice president of the State Federation of Labor. The resignation dated June 19 was received by president Edgar A. Perkins. Smith cites internal affairs not running to suit him and has backed State Senator Frank M. Kistler, though party alignment has shifted over the years. Local labor factions claim he opposed headquarters moves and helped organize the federation’s factions.
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Oliver PL Smith
Logansport
State Federation of Labor
Indianapolis News
Edgar A. Perkins
State Federation
Smith
Indianapolis
South Bend
Frank M. Kistler
Kistler
Senate
Bureau of Inspection
A. F. of L
Man THROWN FROM WAGON AS HORSE RUNS AWAY IN MIAMI AVE
John Fitzgerald of Marydyke street, driver for O P Shedron grocery, was hurled from a wagon yesterday morning when the horse bolted. The wagon wheels caught in street car tracks on Miami avenue as a street car bell frightened the horse. Groceries were scattered across the street.
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John Fitzgerald
Marydyke Street
O. P. Shedron Grocery
Miami Avenue
Fourth of July Baby Born to Vallejo Couple
Announcement from Vallejo California confirms the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Mc Sheehy. The event occurred on July 4 and the father is an officer in the United States naval service. Mrs McSheehy was formerly Miss Louise Richardson of this city.
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Lloyd McSheehy
Vallejo
Cal
United States Naval Service
McSheehy
Louise Richardson
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Mary K. Harrison
Pulaski County
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Meeks Arrested
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M. W. Collett
The
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Sault Ste. Marie, Ont
Tawa
Baldwin
Logan Boys
Joint Church Meeting
CIT- County
Izens
Tipton
Cross-road School House
Charles D. Wilson
W. R. Thomas
W. A. Hopper
William Crane
W. CO. Thomas
Stephen A. Younglove
Joseph Enny
LAGCH
Hought Smith
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