Chicago Meeting Reports on Women Labor Movement Progress
The Trades and Labor Assembly met in Labor Hall with strong attendance. Mrs P Smith reported on the Chicago convention of the Women's Trades Union League, urging organization of all women wage earners to win better conditions and wages and respect. The Labor Day committee said preparations for the parade and celebration were on track with expectations of a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Painters and Decorators Union
P. Smith
Women’s Trades Union League
Chicago
Golden Rule Employees Enjoy Sunday Outing at Prety Lake
The staff of Sehmitt Kloepfer Co spent Sunday at Mr Kloepfer's summer home. They traveled from Plymouth aboard the 7 10 Van dalia train with decorated wagons and signs. The drive to Prety Lake six miles away was pleasant and the lake offers good bathing and fishing with several cottages visible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Golden Rule
Kloepfer
Sehmitt, Kloepfer & Co
Plymouth
Carry-Alls
Prety Lake
Ottos Triumph Over Marion Owls At Spencer Park
The Ottos defeated the Marion Owls 7 to 1 yesterday afternoon at Spencer Park. Wilson, a new pitcher for the locals, starred as Marion faltered in the seventh inning after a strong start, drawing the season’s best attendance to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottos
Marion Owls
Spencer Park
Marion
Logansport
Wilson
Loeals
Lost Valuable Pony in Accident at Frankfort Show
Gentry Bros show which is hosting a beer event met an accident in Frankfort on Saturday while loading. A large center pole fell from a wagon striking a pony, killing it. The animal valued at $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Frankfort
Eastern trip party sails for Buffalo and New York
Mrs Himmelberger of Murdock with Mr and Mrs John Himmelberger and sons Charles and Harry of Missouri departed by the Wabash for Buffalo. They will cruise the St Lawrence River, attend the exposition, and visit New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Himmelberger
Murdock
City
John Himmelberger
Charles
Harry
Missouri
Buffalo
St. Lawrence River
New York
Tickets Arrive for Local Interurban Line
The Logansport and Lafaut line announces tickets will go on sale around August first. Passengers already pay on board the cars as the system rolls out this new service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interurban
Logansport
Lafaweet
Parade Delights Thousands at Gentry Bros Dog and Pony Circus
The Gentry Bros dog and pony circus arrived by Vandalia from Frankfort. Wagons offloaded at Sycamore Street crossing with tents set at Eighteenth and High. The street parade drew thousands of children at 10 30 AM and the evening show began at 8 PM with many new acts including Japanese acrobats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentry Bros
Dog and Pony Circus
Frankfort
Syccamore Street
Eighteenth
High Streets
Spencer Park
Ryder
Traction Company
Colyer Wins Again in Cairo Green Pacer Race
Colyer, 2:1614, owned by J F Dinnen, took a $300 purse race at Cairo Michigan on July 15 with a time of 2 17. This horse has earned money in every pacer race this year and is dubbed the champion green pacer of Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colyer
J. F Dinnen
Cairo
Mich
Indana
Delphi to Grant 239 Diplomas at August Commencement
Two hundred thirty nine graduates will receive diplomas at the commencement exercises in Delphi on August 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delphi
Bligh's Liquor House Patrol Visit Turns Into Camp Out
Patrolmen Monigan and Thomason stationed in the alley north of Martin Bligh's wholesale liquor house as crowds passed on Saturdays. Bligh greeted the officers, offered cigars and chairs, and hosted a daylong campsite in good humor. He declined ice cream and soda despite the invite, and a brief door jam nearly injured a officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monigan
Thomason
Martin Bligh
Bligh
Davisson Sues Contractors Over Gault Ditch Contract
A. G. Davisson, commissioner of construction for the Gault ditch, sues Ebert Hillis Silas Storer Charles A Smith H ram Hillis M. W. Collett M. A. Jordan George Gamble R. M. Carney and Thomas Flinn for 33000 damages claiming they failed to fulfill the contract to construct the Gault ditch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Davisson
Gault Ditch
Ebert Hillis
Silas Storer
Charles A Smith
Hram Hillis
M. W. Collett
M. A. Jor
Dan
George Gamble
R. M. Carney
Thomas Flinn
Seventh Day Adventists Hold Ten Days Camp Meeting
The Seventh Day Adventists of the State announce a ten days camp meeting to be held in Lafayette next week with expected attendance and religious services throughout the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Lafayette
Saloon Crackdown Reaches Several Local Establishments
Officers report a crackdown on illegal liquor sales with charges against bartender Harry Black for selling during unlawful hours, William White owner of South Side saloon facing similar accusations, and William Blackburn accused of serving Patrolmen Siman and Wylie. John Cambine claimed fifteen whiskies but said Lemerrode made him drunk. Walter Matthenfiad owes $11 after a curse claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cambine
Lemerrode
Harry Black
William White
White
South Side
Wiliam Blackburn
Third Street
Siman
Wylie
William Burzman
Broadway Shoe Store Proprietor Arrested For Profanity
Walter Maiben, Broadway shoe store owner, was arrested at Broadway and Fourth by Captain Graham for profanity. He was arraigned before Judge Smith and fined 41 dollars after stopping William Penny over a disputed bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Maiben
Broadway
Captain Graham
Fourth Street
Smith
Maiben
William Penny
Graham
Maiden
Traveling salesman to Italy to rejoin family after years apart
James Palumbo of G. Caruso fruit firm sails for Italy next Wednesday for several months. He will bring his aged father to live with him on return, a reunion he has not had since he was eleven. The trip marks his first visit back in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn
Captan Graham
Graham
Industrial School
G'Tr's
James Palumbo
G. Caruso
Italy
Father
Woodmen Lodge Members Attend Chicago Jubilee
Over fifty members of the Woodmen lodge at Marion travel to Chicago to take part in a large jubilee event showing regional fraternal activity and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen Lodge
Marion
Chicago
Officers arrest Bligh over alleged liquor sales without stamp
United States revenue officers filed affidavits against Martin Bligh, proprietor of a Third Street wholesale liquor house, alleging retailing without a retailer's stamp. Bligh appeared before United States commissioner C. H. Stuart, waived preliminary hearing, and posted 300 dollars bond for a fall grand jury appearance in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Revenue
C. H. Stuart
United States
Martin Bligh
Third Street
Bligh
Indianapolis
Strait
Drillers to Resume Street Practice by U R K P Unit
The U R K P will restart drill work this week, moving from quarters to the streets. Captain Harry Fidler says participation in the international drill contest is undecided and will depend on the new officers elected this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. RK. of P
Harry Fidler
Three Lads Find Homes Through Reporter Effort
Through the Reporter Mrs Car ney matron of the orphans home finds homes for three orphans aged thirteen to sixteen. They were taken by Jasper Booth Sam Smith and Mrs Shields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Orphans’ Home
aJsper Booth
Sam Smith
Shields
Pink Silk Attire Marks Marion Threat Case
Alice Griffin, accused after threatening to kill a restaurant man in Marion, was jailed in a striking scene described for her pink silk clothing. The report notes the dramatic arrest and confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Griffin
Marion
Pat Farrell Arrested Over Hotel Bar Allegations
Captain Graham believes councilman Pat Farrell served liquid refreshments at the Murdock hotel buffet. Farrell, arrested at 9:20 pm and later released, was identified as John Doe in an affidavit and faces trial. Graham followed mysterious toilet-room disappearances to uncover his suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Farell
Murdock Hotel
Patrick J. Farrell
Farrell
John Doe
John
Pat
Farredi
Balloon Man Nearly Gets Bust by Pin Prank at Circus
The Centry Bros dog and pony circus faced disruption when coolpins from boys burst balloons as the vendor clung to his stock. A pin struck his ear by accident and the vender accused mischief, while patrolman Thomason noted no major crime at the show grounds as order remained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centry Bros. Dog and Pony Circus
Thomason
Moyer Released on Bail in Boise Case
Boise July 29 Moyer was admitted to 25000 bail and released this afternoon under an agreement between state and defense. Proceedings in Pettibone case have not yet been decided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise
Idaho
Moyer
Comel
Pettibone
Rosar Mason Steel Company Opens at Dowling Tonight
Rosar Mason Steel launches a new stock company at the Dowling Theater tonight. The troupe promises some of the road’s best high class performers and popular prices with a new show each night including matinee performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosar-Mason Steel Company
Dowling
Horse and Carriage Plunge Off 15 Feet Near City
A horse driven by Thad J Planck backed over a stone abutment and dropped fifteen feet into a gulley beside the road. The buggy was demolished but all occupants escaped serious harm though Mrs Schnelle was trapped under wreckage and rescued by bystanders. The group included Mr and Mrs Planck, Miss Harriet Planck, Mr and Mrs Wm Schnelle and Miss Lida Nay of Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad J. Planck
Harret Planck
Wl FY Schnelle
W. L. Cram
North Side
A. B
Planck
Sehinel'e
Train passenger sleeps through trip to distant city
Edward Beatty of its city departed Friday evening for Richmond to visit his parents. He slept after boarding at the Panhandle station and woke between Hamilton and Cincinnati having gone fifty miles past Richmond. He rode the next train back and arrived in Richmond Saturday noon returning yesterday after a short visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Beatty
Richmond
Panhandle
Hamilton
Cincinnati
Family reunion brings siblings together after seven years
Judge V. C. Ffanawalt returned from Star City where he attended a small family reunion at sister Mrs. Matthew Poma's home. Three sisters Mrs. Matthew Dunn, Mrs. Katie Jennings of Attica Ind, and Mrs. Lizzie Bostick of New York City, plus their brother Judge Hanawal' of this city, met for the first time in seven years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Ffanawalt
Star City
Matthew Poma
Matthew Dunn
Katie Jennings
Attica
Ind
Lizzie Bostick
New York City
Judge Hanawal
Local Pathfinders Plan Big Night With Dinner Banquet
The Kokomo degree team will lead the event and a large class is to be seated. Delegates from Lafayette Peru Wabash and other towns will attend. After the business session a banquet will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Lafayette Peru
Wabash
Exiled Frank Martin Returns and Is Arrested Again
Frank Martin, recently banished from the town, returned yesterday and was arrested. He received sixty days in jail but was released or promised to leave the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Paul Anderson and Irene Roy Vacation at Pass Lake
Paul Anderson and Irene Roy of this city spent Saturday and Sunday at Pass Lake enjoying a quiet weekend by the water with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Anderson
Irene Roy
Pass Lake
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Mrs. Smith
Trades Assembly
Labor Day Committee
Trades and Labor Assembly
Labor Hall
Golden Rule Girls
Pretty Lake
Hafai
Gentry
Gentry Bros’ Circus
Eighteenth and High Streets
Federal Court
Sournes
Carolinas
North Carolina
Southern Railway
United States Supreme Court
Coppers
Sues Contractor
WM. White
WM. Blackburn
Walter Matthen
U. 5
Stuart
Pat Farrell
Wonder
Circus
Wes
NEW Stock Company
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