Horses Arrive for Logansport Race Week Event
Logansport prepares for a major horse racing gathering with top riders and horses from Indiana Illinois Ohio and Kentucky entering contests Tuesday through Friday. Noted horsemen include W L Shuler Dicker son W A Stout George Schley and many others bringing fast thoroughbreds and prize purses.
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Logansport
Logansport Driving Club
W. L. Shuler
Indianapolis
Dickerson
Ross & Dickerson
Madison
Ind
W. A. Stout
George Schley
Milwaukee
Shuler
Miss Brooks
Telamachus
Rickerson
Gamar
Stout
Mattie Allerton
Schley
Mark Knight
Dan S&s
Flying Jim
Mayoral nomination race in Logansport heats up
The Democratic mayoral contest in Logansport promises sharp tactics as Palmer Gillespie and Fickle race for delegates. Each claims cinching the nomination while hustling hard. Palmer may influence the outcome by uniting with another candidate, as in past cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Logansport
Gillespie
Fickle
Smith
George
Tom Reeder
Heat Overcomes Two Rail Workers in Marion
Richard Groh of Fourth and High streets, head brakeman on Panhandle train No. 76, collapsed from heat while aiding the fireman at Marion and fell on the engine gangway. Dr. E O Harrold attended him. Frank Helms of the Valley traction gang also collapsed at Eleventh street and Erie avenue and was taken to a shady spot for medical help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Groh
Fourth and High Streets
Marion
Groh
E. O. Harrold
Frank Helms
Valley Traction Section
Eleventh Street
Erie Avenue
Dance At Spencer Park Tonight By Knights Of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus announce a large dance at Spencer park in the open air hall this evening. Superintendent S J Ryder of the street car company will provide twelve minute service to the park until 11 pm. A late car will run from the park to the city at 12 for dancers who wish to stay. The last transfer car leaves the park at 10 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Spencer Park
S. J. Ryder
Street Car Company
Death of Mrs Flory in Topeka Shocks Local City
Mrs W S Richardson learns of Mrs Flory wife of Col A L Flory dying in Topeka Kansas. The deceased and her husband were formerly the oldest residents of this city.
August Weather Forecast by Tri Hicks
Tri Hicks, the noted weather prophet, predicts August will be pleasant with sufficient rain to mature large crops. The month will not be too hot and feature long cloudy spells.
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Tri Hicks
Canary reunion after citywide lost bird ad
The Fisher family of 1185 Simpson avenue recovered their canary Pete within ten hours after E M Atkins of 630 West One Hundred Thirty-fifth street placed a last column notice. A visiting canary appeared on Atkins window, signaling a lost pet, and led to the swift homeward return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward L. Fisher
Simpson Avenue
E. M. Atkins
630 West One Hundred and Thirty-fifth Street
Mr. Fisher
Atkins
Pete
Arm Broken in Marion Train Accident
Panhandle flagman J. M. Kelley of the first section on train No. 76 suffered a broken arm near the shoulder at Marion yesterday. The engineer applied the emergency brake, throwing Kelley against the stove in the caboose. Dr. E. O. Harrold treated him, and he went home on train No. 33 last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
J. M. Kelley
Marion
Kelley
E. O. Harrold
Fourth Street
Goat and chicken companionship at Spencer Park rink
George Bush, manager of the Spencer Park skating rink, reports a goat in the driving park with a chicken as its boon companion. The chicken reportedly roosts on the goat's back at night.
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George Bush
Spencer Park
Puliam Dead After Wounds In Personal Safety Incident
Special to the Reporter reports New York July 28 President Pulliam of the National League died this morning from wounds tied to a personal safety incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pulliam
National League
Love Triad Settles Habeas Case Over Bride
Harley G. Duncan won possession of his wife Georgia Panabaker after her mother released the daughter to a deputy sheriff amid habeas corpus actions. The three parties settled the dispute amicably, delaying court hearings and restoring domestic happiness at the Panabaker home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley G. Duncan
Georgia Panahaker
J. B. Stanley
Panabaker
Uses Club On Callers In Terre Haute Night Incident
Thad deus Barr of Ellsworth confronted Herbert Markin and Jesse Carter who were calling on his daughters. Barr, in a nightshirt and wielding a club, fought with them. Markin was injured but all three moved to the yard and had “fun.” Barr was arrested for assault and battery and fined. He later dropped a trespass charge after appeals from his family.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Thaddeus Barr
Ellsworth
Herbert Markin
Jesse Carter
Markin
Carter
Desertion Suit Filed Over Iewn Marriage
Albert Wheeler through attorney James Aved filed suit for a divorce from Blanche Wheeler on grounds of desertion. They married September 7 1898 and lived together until December 16 1898 when she left him.
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Albert Wheeler
James A.ved
Blanche Wheeler
Wheeler
Conn Case Continued in Hanawalt Court
Andrew J. Conn versus Henry J. Vance is continued to August 9 at 1 30 p m in Judge V C Hanawalt s court. The case was moved here from Royal Centre.
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Andrew J. Conn
Henry J. Vance
V. C. Hanawalt
Royal Centre
City Aims for a Second Venice in Rain soaked Logansport
Logansport endures another severe rainstorm as residents wade through flooded streets. Fire stations will host life guards as boats rescue fatigued pedestrians. City officials plan water retention schemes to turn the town into a Venice style thoroughfare.
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Broadway
John Schmidt
Board of Works
Venice
McKee
Matrimonial Bureau Match Leads to Wyoming Honeymoon
In Wabash Indiana Miss Altha L Chaney and James E Houghton connected through a matrimonial bureau. After a year of letters they wed with Rev Dr Charles Little officiating. The couple, both first marriages aged 30 and 33, departed at 12 40 on the Wabash Continental limited for their Wyoming home.
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Wabash
Ind
Altha L. Chaney
Amos Gipe
James E. Houghton
Superior
Wyo
Wye
Charles Little
Presbyterian Church
Wabash Continental Limited
Wyoming
Miss Chan
Protesting Bids Board Chooses Independent Coal Contract
City boards awarded the contract to Independent Coal Co. for egg wash coal at 3.20 per ton after bids for Indiana and Pittsburg coals. Several local coal dealers allege the board did not advertise for bids on egg coal and vow to protest, aiming to redress via re advertisement. They claim Hedde Cog Co. and others could beat the price if egg coal were bid. City Attorney Funk to draft the contract.
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Bay Coal
Independent Coal Company
Board of Works
Egg Coal
J. Albert Clark
Hedde Cog Company
Indiana
Pittsburg
Indiana Coal
Board of Public Works
George W. Funk
Electric Light and Water Works
Excello Egg Wash
Fly Killer Exterminator Recipe Declared Best Yet
A claim that two teaspoonfuls of formaldehyde mixed in a pint of water provides the best fly and insect extermination. The mixture should be placed where flies congregate the most.
Doc Waddell and Elephants Stir Stories in Cirque Ad
Doc Waddell, circus story writer, is pictured behind a tub mixing rice balls for his pet elephant Waddy to calm its nerves during thunder. He tours the country with Lambrigger Wild Animal Show arriving Sunday, performing all next week on Market Street Kreuzberger lot near Third, opening Monday night.
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Doc Waddell
Hong Kong
Doc
Waddy
Waddell
Lambriggers Wild Animal Show
Barnett
Carl Keller
Four Winds
Lambrigger
Wabash
Kreuzberger Lot
Market Street
Third
Plunger Joe Yeager Arrested in Buffalo
Buffalo police arrested Plunger Joe Yeager on a New York warrant amid fears he would flee the state. His wife has filed for separation and alimony of 1000 dollars monthly plus 2500 dollars in counsel fees. Yeager posted bail to appear in supreme court.
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Buffalo
Plunger
Joe Yeager
Justice Bishkoff
New York City
Yeager
Supreme Court
Foster Mother for Robins
Walter McCrea reports two young robins hatched in a yard along the nature lake line. He says a cat killed the mother robin, and the male returned with a new mate to raise the chicks as his own.
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Walter McCrea
Nature Lake
Water and Electric Light Financials Reported by Public Works
The Water Plant earned a net gain near ten thousand dollars while the Electric Light department posted a four month loss of 7340.81 due to large repair costs. Water department gains over four months totaled 10881.52 with steady monthly increases and small disbursements.
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Electric Light and Water Works
Board of Public Works
Electric Light Department
Charles Sellers
Water Works Department
Water Department
Jim's Kind Heart Saves Snake and Foils Burglary
A Walton correspondent recounts Jim releasing a six foot rattler after rescue. The snake became a pet and guarded him, then aided by startling a burglar asleep in the next room, rousing Jim who lit a match and alerted the police.
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Walton
Jim
Recitation Planned for Former Pastor Kendrick
Ninth Street Christian church announces a reception for Rev. H. C. Kendrick of Georgetown Kentucky to preach both services next Sunday An all day meeting is planned and members are asked to bring basket dinners to share in the dining room Kendrick will attend the prayer meeting this evening.
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Ninth Street Christian Church
H. C. Kendrick
Georgetown
Rev. Kendrick
Lightning Strikes Home Sparking Small Fire
During the storm lightning struck the Widgeon residence at 1120 Linden Avenue. It traveled along the wires and started a fire between partitions, drawing the fire department. Damage was small and no one was injured.
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W. E F. Widgeon
Linden Avenue
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Willie Benton
E. L. Dickey
Benjamin Hey
Cincinnati
S J & C. W. Moore
Detroit
Fréd Flemming & Son
Cline
J. T. Conner
Leesburg
George J. Cornell
Hyde Park
William Gerst
Nashville
Tenn
Blenheim, Ont
F. C. Loomis
Minneapolis, Minn
Kansas
Canary
Nature Faker
Harley C. Duncan
Conn
Life Guards
Uncle Sam
Independent Coal CO
the City Electric Light and Water Works
Doc” Waddell
Plunger Yeager
Robins
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