Working Girls Convention Delegates Plan National Organizing Drive
Mrs. O. P. Smith and Mrs. Grace Tripp will attend a Chicago meeting as delegates to a women’s convention aimed at organizing working girls nationwide to end wage slavery. The Hull House event features Jane Addams with talks on improving conditions for female laborers in Indiana and beyond.
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O. P. Smith
Grace Tripp
Chicago
Logansport
George W. Perkins
Cigarmakers’ Union
Hull House
Jane Adams
G. 2. Smith
Indiana
New York
Boston
Motorman Stabbed Over Five Cent Fare Dispute in Chicago
John Maguire a 45 year old motorman on the Sixty third street line lies near death at St Bernard's Hospital after a unknown man refuses to pay fare and stabs Maguire during a struggle with Conductor Louis Kai. Maguire saved the conductor's life before being attacked, the assailant fled to Freeman's restaurant and vanished before police could question him.
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John Maguire
Ross Avenue
Chicago
St. Bernard's Hospital
Louis Kai
West fifty-First Street
Kahl
Maguire
Maguirewire
Freeman
Construction on Market Street Flats Advances to Fall Finish
Brick work on the flats at 610 Market Street by John E. Barnes and Joe James has begun and the project aims for a fall completion. The interior of the old house once owned by Josep Wiler is being demolished, retaining only the walls as the structure extends nearly to the alley.
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John E. Barnes
Joe James
Market Street
Josep Wiler
Stevens Brothers Win Contract for Camp Lockers
Stevens Brothers of this city received the contract to supply lockers for the Culver summer cavalry school camp. The school opened last Tuesday with 381 pupils, and the summer program is new this year to feature the McKinley black horse troop at Jamestown.
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Stevens Brothers
Culver
McKinley
Jamestown
J W Smith Family Return From Detroit Visit
J W Smith and family of Georg street have returned home after a visit to Detroit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Smith
Georg Street
Detroit
Grand Marshals Named For Labor Day Parade In Logansport
George W. Burkhart and Judge Al Hl. Smith were chosen as grand marshals by the Wabash Valley Labor Day association committee A J West president The event will attract many national labor leaders and officials from Kokomo Peru Wabash Huntington Lafayette and Logansport with the Logansport Lafayette line opening boosting attendance of the citys labor day celebration
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George W. Burkhart
al Hl. Smith
A. J. West
Wabash Valley Labor Day Association Committee
Burkhart
Smith
Indiana
Ias
Kokomo
Peru
Wabash
Huntington
Lafayette
Logansport
O. P. Smith
Wiliam H. Arnett
George R. Durgan
Joseph Murphy
J. S&s. Skemp
National Brotherhood of Painters, Decorators and Paperhangers
Balloon ascenteer McGill thrills Osborn crowds
Publisher McGill of an Osborn Ohio newspaper surprised locals by performing a balloon ascent when the promised aeronaut failed to appear. He grabbed a trapeze and vanished briefly then landed safely. Enthusiastic about the stunt he planned a second ascent at sunset and pondered a possible journalism career change. He has served in the army and had a varied career across Ohio after coming from Scotland.
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McGill
Osborn
Ohio
Dayton
Wom
America
Scotland
Hamilton
Cupid and the Express Package Drama at Marion
Rev E J Scott of Marion starred in an open air performance titled Cupid and the Express Package. While carrying a package to the express office he was stopped twice by couples Charley Gilbert and Nancy Heath then Thomas Fitch and Ruby Galbreath. He married each couple before continuing to the office where the agent was locking up.
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Cupid
E. J. Scott
United Frethren
Marion
Scott
Charley
Gilbert
Nancy E. Heath
Thomas Fitch
Ruby E. Galbreath
Iron Work Progress For Ellis Home
Iron work for the men Ellis home arrived Saturday and was hauled to the building. The structure is rapidly progressing and will soon be covered.
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Ellis
Mrs Marjorie McMackin Returns From Chicago Visit
Mrs Marjorie McMackin returned home after a visit to Chicago. The trip was described as pleasant with no incidents reported. She was met at the station by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie McMackin
Chicago
Proper infant care in first year urged by Daily Reporter
The Daily Reporter editor quotes a high medical authority to explain proper infant care during the first year. The piece warns that nearly all infant deaths result from neglect or improper care and urges mothers to read forthcoming columns for guidance this summer.
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Daily Reporter
Court Costs Rise as City Faces Sewer Assessment Appeals
The September docket shows 421 total cases in Cass circuit court with 275 civil, 32 state and 14 probate, the highest in years. Uncle Billy Jacks notes about $387.50 in court costs tied to sewer appeal petitions. many cases disposed after dismissals by Prosecutor Custer and Judge Larry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Jacks
West Side
Board of Works
Billy’ Jacks
Circuit Court
Billy
Cass Circuit Court
Custer
Larry
Fire damages outhouse at Walker home on Sycamore Street
Fire crews were dispatched this afternoon to 28 Sycamore Street and found an out house burned to the ground. The loss was small and no injuries were reported.
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E. C. Walker
Sycamore Street
Insanity Cases Rise in Wabash County Sheriff Repeats Record
Sheriff Martin, two years in office, brought the sixty third patient to Longview from Wabash. Most patients live north of the river with four exceptions and experts blame local water for brain disorders. The latest case involves William Overly whose daughter Blanche was killed by a river boat, triggering his mental decline after years of shock.
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Martin
Wabash
Longelif
Elkhart County
Elkwort
Wabash County
Nouth
Wabash River
William Overly
Blanche
To Let Contract Tonight For New I C O Home
The committee handling the contract for the new I C O home will meet tonight to let the winning bid. Members include H. A. Brown W. C. Renth J. J. McSheehy William Goldsberry J. E. Barnes and C. M. Ide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. C
H. A. Brown
W. C. Renth
J. J. McSheehy
William Goldsberry
J. E. Barnes
C. M. Ide
Mrs Arville Warren Visit Noted in Plymouth
Mrs Arville Warren of Plymouth is hosting visiting relatives as a local social note.
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Arville Warren
Plymouth
Transportation chief to speak on merit system at Atlantic City
J. B. Crawford, superintendent of transportation for the Fort Wayne Traction company, will conclude a paper at the American street car and interurban men convention in Atlantic City in October discussing the merit and demerit system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Crawford
Fort Wayne Traction Company
Atlantic City
Judge Nelson to Build New Theatre on Heurg Lot
Residents will vacate tomorrow as clearing begins for a theater project by Judge Nelson. Excavation starts Thursday with fence torn down and trees removed. Second and third floors may join the Barnett hotel complex, originally planned as a rats conversion but now eyed as an annex. The theater contract demands completion by November 15.
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Judge Nelson
Barnet
Dr. Jordan
Barnett Hotel
Spencer Park Throngs At Ball Game Skating and Band
Spencer Park drew large crowds Sunday with a ball game and skating in the afternoon and a band concert attracting over 2,000 attendees in the evening. The event.
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Spencer Park
Indianapolis coal executive charters special train after late arrival
E. M. Ogal of Indianapolis, president of Vandalia Coal Company, arrived in the city Saturday night too late for the 5 o'clock Vandalia train to Culver. Not wishing to wait until Sunday, he chartered a special train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Ogal
Indianapolis
Vandalia Coal Company
Vandalia
Culver
Industrialists urge railroad switch to serve new radiator plant
The Industrial association requests Panhandle Railroad extend a switch to the factory site southeast of the city for the forthcoming radiator plant. The extension is deemed necessary to support construction and future operations.
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the Industrial Association
The
Panhandle Railroad Company
Won At Last As Post Office Team Beats Adamsboro
The post office team defeated Adamsboro yesterday morning at Spencer Park by a score of 5 to 2. The game was well contested and the Inland team took the lead in the seventh inning.
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Post Office
Adamsboro
Spencer Park
Justice Balks Cupid as Jail Standoff Echoes in Town
Purtee remains jailed on a paternity charge until court costs are paid while Gertrale Leslie camps outside the jail fence and vows marriage. The couple, aided by family, seeks funds to cover costs and license fees totaling about 10.50, with Squire Reid offering to wed gratis and provide Iris poems. The story notes alleged local donations and a missing $3 payment from Edward Snooks and William Randolph's no‑show.
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Siil
Valentine Purtee
John Purtee
New Waverly
Purtee
Willng
Squire Reid
Iris Po
Edward Snooks
Frank Medland
William Randolph
Salvation Army
Randolph
Snooks
Drowning Tragedy in Lincoln Park Lake
Inquest probes how three drownings occurred near crowded benches at Lincoln Park Lagoon on June 20. Witnesses recall a man’s hand seen in the water as crowds sat nearby, while another body, John Deutlinger, remains linked to the mystery and date-spanning inquiry through July 19.
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Chicago
Charles Pontius
North Park Avenue
Lincoln Park
E. W. Climer
Fulton Street
John Deutlinger
St. Louis Avenue
Chestnut Street
Deutinger
Demity
Kennedy
Dog poisoned. man offers reward for culprit
J. K. Collins of Rega Center Pike reports his valued dog poisoned this morning. He values the dog at 50 dollars and offers a reward to anyone who can identify the offender.
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J. K. Collins
Rega' Center Pike
Mrs Jas Vernon and Daughters Visit Winona
Mrs Jas Vernon and her two daughters are staying in Winona for a few days enjoying local sights and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Vernon
Winona
Dry Sunday Leaves City Without Tin Star Detectives
Yesterday was a dry Sunday as the board of police commissioners refused to fund tin star detectives, paying $90.95 out of pocket. Plainclothes only, saloons closed, and thirsty residents went unquenched. Eddie Brice received a twenty five day county jail sentence for intoxication, joking that twenty five minutes would be about as long.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Graham
Eddie Brice
Penniless Vagrant Weds After Quick Cash Theft
John Anthony Young of Brooklyn with no money married Adelaide Dawson who allegedly stole funds from her brother to pay for a license and the preacher. Probationary Officer Annie Connolly found their situation, released them on the condition of marriage, and they honeymooned at the bride’s parents on Putnam Avenue.
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John Anthony Young
Brooklyn
Adelaide Dawson
Annie Connolly
Mayor Schmitz Sentenced to Five Years
San Francisco reporter states Mayor Schmitz, convicted of extortion, was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary by Judge Dunne. The court's ruling drew applause from onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Schmitz
Dunne
Judge Landis Sets August 3 Date for Standard Oil Fine
Chicago June 8 Judge Kenesaw Landis announced August 3 as the date to name the amount of the fine against the Standard Oil company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kenesaw Landis
Standard Oil Company
Eight year old boy fractures rib in yard tumble
James Cooper eight son of O W Cooper at 1510 North street fell in the yard this morning and sustained a fractured rib after striking his side on a corner of the walk.
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James Cooper
O. W. Cooper
North Street
Pocahontas Degree Team to be Initiated at Lodge
All members of the Pocahontas degree team of the Red Men are requested to be present at 7:45 oclock Wednesday evening. A class of thirty five members will be taken into the lodge. A banquet will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Red Men
Eberlein Recovers From Major Surgery in Detroit
A. Eberlein, recently released from Harper's Hospital in Detroit Michigan after a serious operation, is recovering well and expects to return home soon. He is in good spirits and shows steady improvement.
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A. Eberlein
Harper's Hospital
Detroit
Mich
William Kerns Leaves for St. Paul Post in New Role
William Kerns departed this afternoon for St. Paul Minnesota where he has accepted a new position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kerns
St. Paul, Minn
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Columbia and
Sycamore Streets
the Heurg
Barnett
Ems
Lincoln Park Lagoon
Tin Star
Zea
Mayor Schmitz
Landis
Standard Oil
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