Police Crack Down on Local Saloons and Johnston Hotel
Officers raided the Johnston hotel and Blighs saloon, detaining Swigart and twelve patrons. Swigart pleaded guilty to selling liquor and paid a $10 fine plus costs. Investigations target Bligh, Dewese, Quirk, Sullivan, and Swigart with multiple affidavits filed and further hearings pending.
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Martin Bligh
al Dewese
William Quirk
Yennix Sullivan
Tuck” Swigart
Swigart
Graham
Smith
Osman and
Wylie
Sullivan's Saloon
University elects Kendricks Koffman and McKee to leadership
The university announces the election of William Kendricks as president Everett Koffman as secretary and Vincent McKee as treasurer. Leadership roles are confirmed for the new term.
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William Kendricks
Everett Koffman
Vincent McKee
Logal Van Grew Killed by Freight Engine
Robert Pendleton a colored coal picker was killed when struck by freight engine No 350 near Terre Haute. Engineer Fitzgerald of Logan was held blameless. Pendleton died within minutes as he attempted to pick up coal from the track after slipping while looking at something else. His wife and several children lived in Washington Indiana.
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Robert Pendleton
Vandalia
Terre Haute
Fitzgerald
Pendleton
Washington
Ind
May Grand Jury Indicts in Indiana Extortion Crusade
The May Indianapolis grand jury returned nineteen indictments on Saturday. Reports say about a dozen target justices of the peace and constables accused of extorting excessive fees and embezzling state funds. No new arrests occurred.
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Indianapolis
Perkins Here Visits Indiana Labor Leader Ed Perkins
Ed A. Perkins president of the Indiana Federation of Labor was a Sunday guest of C. P. Smith and voiced satisfaction with labor conditions across the state.
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Ed A. Perkins
Indiana Federation of Labor
C. P. Smith
Perkins
Great Red Men's Parade Draws Large Local Turnout
Memorial services were held over Michael Fornoff’s grave as Logansport Red Men hosted one of the largest parades. About eight hundred uniformed members from Kokomo and several towns attended. next Sunday they plan a Kokomo visit to aid that lodge.
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Michael Fornoff
Kokomo
Lodge
Frankfort
Galveston
Miami
Walton
Royal Center
Penu
Greentown
Mt. Hope
J. H. Craig
Ninth Street
Elks
Peru
Library Report Shows May Circulation Decline
May library report tallies 3061 books checked out, 379 fewer than March. Readings by section include Fiction 1731 Juvenile 912 Biology 44 Travels 70 History 62 Literary 111 Fine Arts 19 Useful Arts 4 Science 25 Philology 1 Sociology 40 Religion 13 Philosophy 29.
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Public Library
Birkenruth Wins $25,000 Hamburg Derby on Long Shot Faith
Harry Birkenruth of this city won a $25,000 derby in Hamburg riding Faith, a long shot. He nosed out the favorite in a dramatic finish, receiving a thunderous ovation. prize reportedly $5,000.
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Europe
Harry Birkenrath
Hamburg
Germany
Sol Birkenruth
Harry
Birkenruth
Faith
Mentner
Vienna
Hatburg
Note Book Saves Youths Life in Kokomo Knifing
Paul Zehring a chauffeur for Joseph McNary was stabbed at his fathers Kokomo home after midnight Saturday. A notebook kept near his heart interrupted the blade, saving his life as the assailant struck his back and chest. Zehring collapsed on the doorstep before calling for help. He cannot explain why anyone would want him dead and police seek answers.
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Paul Zehring
Joseph McNary
Kokomo
Zehring
Kokomo Police
Fireman Injured in North Judson Accident
Panhandle fireman A B Sipe was struck by freight scales near the tracks while leaning from the engine cab. He was knocked to the ground but his injuries are not fatal and he will be laid up for several weeks.
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Panhandle
A. B. Sipe
North Judson
Quartettes Hit at Memorial Service at St John’s
The G A R quartet gave a great performance at memorial services held yesterday at St John’s church. The group received several encores before concluding. Dr. Shultz of Camden delivered the address.
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G. A. R. Quartette
St. John’s Church
Dr. Shultz
Camden
Frank Poffenberger Returns to Logansport Venture
Frank Poffenberger, former Vandalia restaurant operator, has returned to Logansport from Chattanooga where he managed a hotel. He has leased the hotel and seeks another location to pursue.
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Frank Poffenberger
Vandalia
Logansport
Chattanooga
Tenn
Wolcott Visits Logansport for Wolcott Inc Meeting
E. H. Wolcott of Wolcott Inc is in Logansport today for a company-related engagement and discussions.
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E. H. Wolcott of Wolcott, Inc
Outlaw Marvin Kuhns Shot Dead in Ohio Prison
The notorious gunman Marvin Kuhns, linked to a Ohio gang and a past patrolman shooting, died from wounds in a Van Wert city jail after a pursuit near Cavett. A purse of clippings on him highlighted a long criminal career and a notorious escape from Jeffersonville reform school.
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Marvin Kuhn
Logansport
Dean
van Wert
Arthur J. Smith
St. Mary’s
Cavett
Kuhn
Kuhns
Marvin Kuhns
Auburn
Indiana
Jeffersonville Reformatory
Ohio
Columbus Grove
Ohico
Fostoria
Kubas
Columbus
Board of Tax Review Meets Amid County Activity
Busy morning at the county courthouse sees four boards in session. The board of tax review begins a forty day run hearing property owners claiming assessments are too high. County officials face floods of bills and grant requests while court activity includes a Dutch case and arraignment prep for Frank Nace and James Momans.
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Enyart
Frank Nace
James Momans
Willard Jones
Clay Township
Meredith Tyner
Logansport
Harry Warrick
James Moroney
George W. Cann
Kickers
Board of County Commissioners
Tim Shanahan
War Farm
Masters
Shanahan
Peel Creek
Bethlehem
Daughters of Liberty Delegates Depart for Whiting
Mesdames Frank Wall Dan Watts fr W Cogley Samuel Spencer Clara Watts and Mrs George Houghton depart this afternoon for Whiting Indiana to attend a convention of the Daughters of Liberty Mrs Wall attends as grand treasurer and Mrs Watts as grand deputy with the others as delegates.
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Frank Wall
Dan Watts
Fr. W. Cogley
Samuel Spencer
Clara Watts
George Houghton
Whiting
Ind
The
Daughters of Liberty
Wall
Watts
Memorial Day Exercises Noted by Local Foresters Lodge
Memorial Day events announced for Sunday June 23 with the local Foresters lodge hosting exercises. Out-of-town lodges will assist and Frank Iistler is set to deliver an address.
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Foresters Lodge
Frank Iistler
Saloons cited as reason for rise in burglaries in Logansport
Police focus on closing saloons while burglaries occur in all city areas. Harry Tucker's Plum street grocery failed entry twice. John Leonard's Plum street store looted. Peter Titus home on Sycamore and McCormick and Richardson office hit. Residents alarmed by unpatrolled streets and ignored leads.
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Harry Tucker
Plum Street
Peter Titus
Sycamore Street
John Leonard
McCormick and Richardson
Epideric
Lanreak
Logansport
Plain Street Grocer
Haas Elected County Superintendent by Trustees
William H. Haas was re elected as county superintendent by a trustees board largely Republican. Professor A J Martin of Lincoln School received four votes while Ervin and Phillips each had one vote. The election occurred after morning sessions and politics reportedly played little part in the outcome.
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Haas
A. J. Martin
Lincoln School
William H. Haas
Martin
Ervin
Phillips
Will Harrison Returns From Bloomington for Sister's Wedding
Will Harrison has returned from Bloomington to attend his sister's wedding.
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Will Harrison
Bloomington
Labor Memorial Day Plan Eschews Parade for Graveside Flowers
Labor men decide no parade for Memorial Day. Each union committee will place flowers on deceased members' graves. June 30 set for observance. Painter and Decorator organizer George Campbell present to discuss union plans in Logansport. Women’s Union Label League convention to begin June 4. Trades Assembly pledges assistance. Committee of three named to attend Label-League event. Celebration to be held at Judge Smith's office in the city building.
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Trades and Labor Assembly
Focal
Assembly
George C. Campbell
Brotherhood of Painters and Decorators
Hheer
Painters and Paper Angel
Labor Hall
Women’s Union
Trades Assembly
Logansport
de Wenbeckant
Judge Smith
Logan Colony in Long Beach
Miss Dunkle who ran a boarding house in Loganport has opened a Logan colony in Long Beach California. Carrie Rodabaugh reports locals visiting Long Beach use Dunkle’s house as headquarters and a Logan club has formed with regular socials.
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LOGAN
Long Beach
Miss Dunkle
Logansport
Carrie Rodabaugh
California
Cal
Elizabeth Dunkle
Twelfth and
Broadway
Redabaugh
Harris Winters
Rodabauch
Dunkle
Logan Club
Locals Lose to Ko komo Sharpsville in Muddy Showdown
The Ottos fell to the Ko komo Sharpsville lineup in a slow game marked by wet field conditions. The visitors won 3 to 1 with a strong, town-picked team delivering the decisive score.
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Ottos
Kokomo
Sharpsville
Vis
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Teddy
Joe M’nary
Assassin
Quartette
Logansport Today
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Board OF Tax Review
Court House
Board of Canalization
W. H. Haas
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