Women Labor League meets in Logansport convention
Delegates from across the country gather at Stettiner hall for a four day session of the Women’s Label League. Anna Fitzgerald opens the meeting with Rev Barton Bigler giving the invocation. Mayor Meheep welcomes visitors and Anna B Fields promotes the union label and women’s purchasing power.
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American Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Women’s Union
Laber League
Stettiner Hall
Anna Fitzgerald
Barton B. Bigler
First Presbyterian Church
George P. Mehee
Logansport
Label League
Anna B. Fields
Contested Leadership at International Women's Label League
Week of June 3 reports a bitter convention fight between Anna B Fields of Elwood and Mayme Bretell of Alexandria over secretary and treasurer posts. Bretell alleges improper board action, Bretell and allies dispute referendum outcome, refuse to surrender league books and funds.
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Thery
Anna B. Fields
Elwood
Mayme Bretell
Alexandria
International Women’s Label League
Chicago
Mayme Bretelle
Fields
Bretell
Local youth takes big mine lease in Idaho
Stewart Williamson, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph S Williamson of 912 Broadway and class of 1905, has secured a one year bond estimated near 100000 on the Pittsburg group of claims in Wardner Idaho. The deal may involve R S Merriam of Wallace and calls for two shifts to work the two foot wide ore vein with drift and cross cut to reach an auxiliary vein. The work will be done by contract on five claims east of Nabob. If successful the property could prove paying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardner
Idaho
Williamson
S. P. Williamson
Pittsburg
Wallace
Nabob
The Chorus Ladystadium Scene Causes Crowd Stampede
A chaotic scene in the arena as a chorus lady singer nears the stage triggers a wild crowd rush. Spectators fire shots causing a temporary panic and a beast is brought down after advancing toward the seating area.
Kentuckian Elk Magazine Shows City Lodge Home
The Jane issue of the Kentucky Elk published in Louisville features cuts of the new city home and of Exalted Ruler H. J. McSheehy. It includes a lone article about the building and lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky Elk
Elks
Louisville
H. J. McSheehy
McNitt Family Heads to Vassar for Daughter Helen
Ms and Mrs J D McNitt and daughter Caroline of Melbourne avenue travel to Poughkeepsie New York for Vassar College commencement. Helen McNitt will graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. McNitt
Caroline
Melbourne Avenue
Poughkeepsie
N. Y
Vassar College
Helen
Morris Couple Spends Sunday in Kokomo
Mr and Mrs Frank Morris of this city spent Sunday in Kokomo with unspecified activities noted in a brief local item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morris
City
Kokomo
Elliott Elected to School Board in Council Meeting
The council voted six to one to elect J. T. Elliott to the school board, with Pat Farrell as the dissenting member. Councilman McNary urged raises for city firemen and the council unanimously approved funding changes for health and street projects, city orders redemption, and interest on orders. Letters from Municipal League officers announced their June 18 meeting and broad delegate participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Elliott
Pat Farrell
William Kraut
Third Ward
Downey
Bozer
McNary
Board of Works
Health Board
Municipal League
League
Fort Wayne and Lafayette Line to Improve Traction Service
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Company officials promise better summer service between Penn and Logansport after heavy outages last year. New transformers are being installed at all sub stations to deliver more power and reduce interruptions, aiming for smooth operation on the Fort Wayne to Lafayette route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Dean Recalls Seven-Year-Old Pistol Duel With Outlaw Kuhns
The account recounts Patrolman Dean and colleagues chasing outlaw Marvin Kuhns in 1900. Kuhns fired on officers in multiple hand to hand exchanges, injuring Dean, who still feels a bullet’s sting in damp weather. Kuhns escaped confinement, later recaptured and returned to prison in Ohio for murder, with further details of a wife’s death connected to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Dean
Marvin Kuhns
Dean
Kuhns
Costello
North Street
Fifth
Sixth
Grable
Captain Foley
Barney Burch
Spencer Park
Graham
Laln
Ohio
Cas Ze
Avalia
Indiana
West Side Youths Held in West Side Burglary Probe
Police on the West Side hold three youths Verlin Gross Benny Longwell and John Owens on suspicion of recent robberies. Charles Collett is charged with stealing brass from railroad cars. William Quirk, a bartender for Denny Sullivan, was acquitted this afternoon. Vandalia Detective Floyd ONeil led the arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quirk
Denny Sullivan
Charles Collett
West Side
Verlin Gross
Benny Longwell
John Owens
Bartender Acquitted in Sunday Beer Sales Case
William Quirk, bartender for Dennis Sullivan, was acquitted after officers Osman and Wylie testified about a Sunday beer sale. The trial was described as having a flimsy case. Bill Smith, recently returned home drunk, was arraigned and sentenced to ten days in county jail. Frank Nace pleaded guilty to assault with intent to murder Turnkes Livingston and received a two to fourteen year prison term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Quirk
Dennis Sullivan
Osman
Wylie
Bill Smith
Smith Wnd
Frank Nace
Turnkes Livingston
County Council Replenishes Funds and Reviews Hardy Road
The county council met today and replenished depleted funds. Viewers reported favorably to the commissioners on the proposed Hardy road in Noble township. A remonstrance is being prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Road
Noble Township
Four Men Headed to South Dakota for Land Scan and Fishing
William Smith Ray Fields George Envyart and Will Raymer left this morning for South Dakota to survey land for possible purchase and to spend time fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Smith
Ray Fields
George Envyart
Will Raymer
South Dakota
Canned Fruit Shower Honors Miss Samn Schmitt
Miss Clara Mehaffig and Mrs D E Winemiller hosted a canned fruit shower at Mrs Winemiller's home yesterday for Miss Samn Schmitt who will marry Dr Charles Haugh soon. Twenty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mehaffig
D. E. Winemiller
Samn Schmitt
Charles Haugh
New Fireproof Theatre Planned for Lovansport
The Central States Theatre Co. reports plans for a modern fireproof theatre with multiple exits, offices and flats. The white brick building will replace the old venue near the Crystal theatre, with second and third floors converted to flats and offices. Chicago firms expected to run the project through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Lovansport
Securing licenses for six upcoming marriages
Marriage licenses issued today to Aline Alber and Joseph Graffis, J Fred Murdock and Jessie Hazel Shepherd, Ollie C Seward and Bertha M Henry. All will wed tomorrow. six marriages in total. Mr Seward lives near Camden and Miss Henry resides in Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aline Alber
Joseph Graffis
J. Fred Murdock
Jessie Hazel Shepherd
Ollie C. Seward
Bertha M. Henry
Mr Seward
Camden
Miss Henry
Galveston
Hog damages appeal in Tipton township case
Wesley Seaverland sues Abigail and Stewart Taylor for $150 in the circuit court after a Tipton township ruling awarding $40 for a hog killed by a weak fence. The appeal seeks the full damages stating the hog’s death was caused by the fence defect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Seaverland
Abigail
Stewart Taylor
Tipton Township
Fire crews respond to two alarms with minor damage
Confused alarms sent fire companies to Fourth and Broadway and others to Twelfth and roadway. A fire in the flat above the Bell Telephone exchange on Fourth street started from wallpaper pasted over a chimney hole and caused slight damage.
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Fourth and
Broadway
Twelfth and
Roadway
Bell Telephone Exchange
Fourth Street
Elevator accident injures ten at Goodyear plant Akron Ohio
Ten people were injured in an elevator accident at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber plant in Akron Ohio on Monday. The most serious injury was to W F Stafford who may die. Others hurt include Harvey Zimmerman Robert Gillen M E Breckinridge C C Whitaker S M Kiefer Leon Vandevanter Earl Chase John Peterson and C Crise. One man escaped as the elevator began to descend when the cable ropes snapped and it dropped two stories. Circus man killed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company
Akron
W. F. Stafford
Harvey Zimmerman
Robert Gillen
M. E. Breckinridge
C. C. Whitaker
S M. Kiefer
Leon Vandevanter
Earl Chase
John Peterson
C. Crise
Tally Ho Performer Killed by Train in Huntington
George Rowland a Tally Ho performer with the Wallace show who appeared here on June 24 was struck and killed yesterday by a fast passenger train in Huntington Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowland
Wallace
Huntington
Hobson's choice in Boone ditch remonstrance case
In circuit court Judge Larry weighs Boone township dirt exhibits for and against the proposed Wilson ditch. Remonstrators claim quicksand soils threaten tile drainage. proponents bring jars of earth. Mullendere loses in circuit court and appeals to the appellate court. Also reports include administrative and divorce actions including Isabelle Smith and Netile Hanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mullendore
Boone Township
Wilson
Hobson's
Larry
George Mullendere
Mullendere
Circuit Court
Appete
Samuel D. Shilling
James E. Pelk
Bumgarner Tate
George H. Graham
Caroline "Tritt
Isabelle J. Smith
Joseph Smith
Netile M. Hanna
Harry W. Hanna
Church Adds Vaudeville Through Philadelphia Roof Garden
Fairhill Baptist Church in Philadelphia plans a roof garden with vaudeville shows to lure people to Gospel services. Pastor Rev. Dr. Charles R. McClellan urges subscriptions, arguing youth drift to saloons and pools rooms without healthy recreation. Congregation raises several thousand dollars for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairhill Baptist Church
Philadelphia
Charles R. McClellan
Public Works Orders Sidewalks and Street Grade
The board of public works ordered Clifton Avenue sidewalks to be completed with some residents previously neglecting to build them. They also ordered a grade established on Treen Street on the North Side after residents petitioned to open the street.
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Board of Public Works
Clifton Avenue
Treen Street
Elected President Named At Baptist Church Meeting
The B Y P Well elects Thormagnes as president of the accent committee. Hughes Rev Mainwar ing Miss Penn and Frit Beroth chosen to name the rest of the officers. A meeting is set for Thursday to select delegates to the state convention at Columbus June 10 11 12.
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Baptist Echurch
Thormagnes
Accent Committee
Hughes
Rev. Mainwaring
Miss Penn
Frit Beroth
Columbus
Father Bernard Kroeger Retires After Forty Years at St Bridget’s
Father Bernard Kroeger, longtime pastor of St. Bridget’s Church in the city, prepares to retire after forty years of service. He plans to resign from active duties and step away from parish leadership.
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Bernard Kroeger
St. Bridget ’S Church
Uecheteh
Te ‘Ain
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Wabash
Leaguers
O. I. Smith
Dowling’s Theatre
John E. Dowling
Stewart Williamson
Mr. and
Joseph S. Williamson
Tce
Ai Onenater
Library Hall
Emmet Brumbaugh
George Hoffman
Ernest Wilkins
Sagie Fenton
Edna Toland
Clyde Gish
Tattler
uUree Newll
Demacos
Whitesides
Jeanne Brooks
Will McKee
Montana
the Chorus Lady
Elks Magazine
Kentucky
Susie
WERE
MR Susie
MR Thaddius
Twinkle Toes
Rubina
Lady~ Trust
The
U.S
Mary Jones
Elliott
Council
NEW Transformers
Memento
A.dg McSheehy
Culver
Nage
Gee
Vandalia
Floyd O'Neil
Quirk
Smith
Cen
Tral States Theatre Co
Judge Nelson
Goodyear Rubber Plant
Hobson
Church
Acon
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