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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1907

Page

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Suit Over Secretary Treasurer Post In Label League

Judge Larry will hear a case tomorrow to determine who may hold the secretary treasurer post of the Women’s International Label League. Miss Anna Fitzgerald seeks the seat, challenging Mrs Mayme Brettell who claims the office. Separate actions may follow to recover league funds and records.

Larry Mayme Brettell Women’s Label League Muss Fitzgerald Anna B. Field Blwood Women's Label League

Marion Chess Team Arrives For City Series Match

The Marion chess team reached the city at noon and began a gates series against the local Masonic Temple club this afternoon. Players include A Braighter Var Atta Mc Clain Bowman Marsh and Hood for Marion while Dr Stewart John Geyer B C Jerkines A L Jenks George Boerver BB McConnell and W Spinning guard the local team.

Marion Masonic Teah A. Braighter Var Atta McClain Bowman Marsh Hood Dr. Stewart John Geyer B.C. Jerkines A. L. Jenks George Boerver McConnell

Commercial club urges action on industrial association

Members met to discuss the Industrial association and concluded it should get busy. They note nearby towns with organized groups have attracted factories and urge local efforts to secure similar results.

Commercial Club Industrial Association Pat

Orphans Attend Vista Show by Invitation

Fifteen orphans from the home were invited by Manager Carter to the Vista last evening and thoroughly enjoyed the show.

Carter Vista

City crew tears down signs and posters on poles

This morning Captain Graham and his men began removing all sign bills and cards from telephone and graph poles within city limits as part of a cleanup effort.

Graham

Jury Dismissals Mark Slow April Term

The April term of the circuit court opened with few trials as juries were dismissed early. Judge Larry discharged the juries after they had traveled to hear cases, noting unusually poor turnout. In related news, James Noman, jailed on grand larceny charges, was moved to Jeffersonville Prison. The Ft Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co. paid $2,163.93 in settlement of a judgment against the road for past injuries.

Circuit Court Larry James Noman Jeffersonville Livingstone Livingston Nace and Whipple Ft. Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Company Gifford

Pa Road Company Appeals Cases Before Judge Ross

The Pennsylvania road company appeals before Judge Ross in cases involving George Weeiser and related matters. The disputes are well known to local residents and come before the supreme court for review.

Panhandle Pennsylvania Road Company Ross George, Weeiser Supreme Court

Church Elects Officers at Boston Meeting

The annual meeting of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, in Boston elected officers including Eugene H. Green as president William B. Johnson as clerk and Stephen A. Chase as treasurer The clerk reported a net membership gain of 4084 and the treasurer noted a large treasury balance A message was sent to Mrs Eddy offering support amid turmoil Meanwhile a court case in Merriman County Concord New York sought a competency hearing for Mary Baker G Tolts Tolts competency.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Boston Eugene H. Green Providence R. L William B. Johnson Stephen A. Chase Fa’! River Mass Merriman: County, Superior Court Concord N.T

Berry Train Runs Daily Between Louisville and Chicago

Every morning a fast Panhandle train passes through the city en route from Louisville to Chicago. The engine hauls two baggage cars loaded with strawberries and travels faster than the passenger trains. It returns each morning, making the Chicago leg in about two hours and fifty minutes.

Louisville Chicago

Radator Works Wants to Come to Logansport

Logansport Industrial Association directors discussed offering bonuses to attract a radiator works and a woolen mill. A mass meeting is set for Monday June 17 in the north court room to decide the bonus policy and to hear opinions from stockholders and local business leaders.

New Castle

Emma Carter 600 Pound Woman Defies Police in Washington

In Washington DC a woman named Emma Carter, weighing about 600 pounds, resisted arrest by a police squad after alleged running of a speakeasy. She sat defiantly and warned officers that they must take her if they want her, prompting plans to use a wagon, derrick, or even remove a roof to reach her. A warrant was issued as officers seek a courtroom remedy.

Emma Carter Washington, D. C Emma Emmy

Child Injured By Broken Glass Bottle

A six year old girl, daughter of Richara Britton of Washington Street, fell on a broken glass bottle while playing with companions yesterday. She sustained injuries needing medical attention.

Richara Britton Washington Street

Mrs Louis Laick Visits Chicago on Trip

Mrs Louis Laick of S38 Barestreet has traveled to Chicago for a visit.

Louis Laick S38 Barestreet Chicago

Mrs Ben Martin and children stay with relatives in Delphi

Mrs Ben Martin and her children are at Delphi to remain several weeks with relatives.

Ben Martin Delphi

Zinn Family Reunion Reflects Long Local Ties

Four Zinn siblings aged 77 to 85 gathered at the Trade Palace morning reunion with tales of old Tintés and a thirty year trade memory. George Zinn 85 Daniel K. Zinn 80 Mrs. E. Price Wheeling Ind. 82 Sophia Dunkin Deer Creek 77. Total years 333 as they look forward to more days in Indiana.

Mr. Seybold George Zinn Daniel K. Zinn E. Price Wheeling Ind Sophia Dunkin Deer Creek Zinns Indiana Seybold

Tragedy in Love Ends in Murder Then Suicide

Clifford Kirkpatr ick, a box maker from Eaton Indiana, killed his desire for revenge after the murder of Mrs David Walters by her husband. He died by his own hand at his Detroit boarding house after writing to his father that his love was killed and he had nothing left to live for. Mrs Walters and her husband had traveled from Mount Vernon Ohio to the area. The husband in custody claimed his wife’s alleged intimacy with Kirkpatr ick led to the stabbing and subsequent tragedy.

David Walters Clifford Kirkpatrick Eaton Ind

Train Runs Over Wagon on Stanley Street

A fast Wabash train struck a wagon and horses on the South Side Stanley street near the railroad trestle. The wagon’s back axle and a wheel were broken as the frightened horses reacted to the passing train.

Dennis Uh Siete Stanley Street

Runaway Hurts Farmer Near Shultztown

John Scribner a farmer living south of the city sustained a sprained arm and shoulder yesterday evening when his biggy overturned after the horse bolted at a piece of paper in Shultztown.

John Scribner Shultztown

Inmates Hold Valuable Pearls Near Lonecliff River

Report says asylum inmates along the Lonecliff riverbank possess pearls worth thousands of dollars. Indiana pearl dealers failed to secure any from the inmates despite efforts. Local authorities describe the pearls as precious and guarded, with some noted as large and valuable.

Lonecliff Wabah Longeliff Indianapolis

Hustenden Bruce Wedding Attended in Indianapolis Flat

Miss Pearl Wilson travels to Indianapolis to attend the Hustenden Bruce wedding. The couple, from Kokomo, will live in Indianapolis and marry in their own flat with Rev. Bruce, Kokomo Presbyterian church pastor and father of the bride, performing the ceremony.

Pearl Wilson Indianapolis Hustenden-Bruce Kokomo Rev. Bruce Presbyterian Elfurch

Purdue Commencement Tonight For Attending Class

The commencement of Purdue University will take place this evening. Those at tending will return home tomorrow. Sam Howe Jr and Herman Frehour are members of the graduating class.

Purdue University Loese Sam Howe, Jr Herman Frehour

Reporter Corrects Bankruptcy Error About Johnson Case

The Reporter clarifies that John F. Johnson did not go through bankruptcy. He states the suit was compromised for a nominal sum.

John F. Johnson

Regans Prepare Vaudeville Act Based on Damon and Pythias

Tommy and Johnny Regan rehearse a new vaudeville sketch titled Damon and Vythias written by William Kerrigan. The act features comic stunts with Johnny as a jack face and Tommy as an inebriate husband. A try-out at a local house is planned before touring the Crystal or Henderson circuits.

Vauddeville William Kerrigan Regans Crystal Henderson Kerrigan Johnny Regan Jack Tommy Damon Vythias Cee Pythias

Limited Divorce Granted in Tipton County

The first limited separation in Tipton county was granted to Mrs Melissa Plummer and Wayland Plummer in a suit decided by Judge J F Elliott. The ten year separation follows a 1901 marriage and four year separation. Mrs Plummer, age 57, is on her third marriage.

Tipton County Melissa. Plummer Wayland Plummer J. F. Elliott Plummers

Indiana editor Dalton attempts suicide in England

Charles Test Dalton, a noted Indiana newspaper man and writer, cut his throat at Greenwich, England, yesterday amid despondency. He is believed to be recovering from severe injuries. Dalton's home is in Indianapolis and he was well known in state literary circles.

Charles Test Dalton Indiana Western Association of Writers Greenwich England Dalton Indianpolis

Obstructed Highways Suit Filed Against Jefferson Township Man

A suit was brought against Peter Healey of Jefferson township in Judge Hanawaét's court for obstructing a public highway. The case is set for Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with sixteen witnesses summoned.

Peter Healey Jefferson Township Hanawaét

Mrs Wert to Return Home After Illness

Mrs. Harry Wert will return to her Rochester home soon after leaving to visit her parents. She is fully recovered and will resume housekeeping. Her husband explains illness prompted her departure.

Harry Wert Rochester

Returns from pilgrimage to wife's grave in Samana

C. J. Klinek has come back from Samana Michigan after making his annual pilgrimage to the grave of his wife. On returning he visited his daughter Mrs. Claude B Sorter in Toledo Ohio.

C. J. Klinek Samana Mich Claude B. Sorter Toledo

Kienly Trial Set For Tomorrow Afternoon

The trial of Frank Kienly charged with violation of the liquor law is set for tomorrow afternoon before the police court.

Kienly Frank Kienly Zili Fa Police Sa

Baldwin Prize Divided at Wabash College Ceremony

The Baldwin oratorical prize of 100 was split between S. E. B. Fleming of Chicago Heights and George Miller of Hammond after judges could not decide. The day included unveiling a bust of Dr. Kane, remarks by Rev. Odell and Thomas R. Marshall, and a graduation showing Cary Stevens and other locals among the graduates.

Wabash College Crawfordsville William Patterson Kane Assembly Hall T. R. Marshall Wabash George Miller Hammond Harry KE. Thompson A. J. Martin Cary Stevens

Kokomo Golf Club Denies Withdrawal From League

Ned Ruddell says no withdrawal occurred and the Kokomo Golf Club will play next game at Marion Thursday. Reports of a Central Indiana Golf League quit are based on rumor from an outside source. Officers are puzzled by the unverified claim.

Kokomo Golf Club Central Indiana Golf League Manatrer Ned Ruddell Marion

Lady travelers plan three month European tour aboard Cedric

Miss Nina Bunker and Mrs. F Rehwald of Linden Avenue depart New York next Monday aboard the Cedric for Europe. They will visit Dublin and Liverpool and other notable places, returning after three months.

Nina Bunker Mrs. Hehwald F. Rehwald Linden Avenue New York City Europe Cedric Dublin Ireland Liverpool England Gong

Property Transfers on Miami Sycamore and Third Street

Mrs. A. N. Donaldson sells corner property at Miami and Sycamore to Mrs. Mary E. Epstine. Epstine then sells her Third street property to Dr. Jeph Rubsam, adjoining Rubsam’s current site.

A. N. Donaldson Miami and Sycamore Streets Mary E. Epstine

Magician-aspirant arrested for sword swallowing

Patrolman Monigan arrested Hugh Finley at the Panhandle station as he swallowed a sword in an act. Finley, described as a would be magician, was released today.

Monigan Hugh Finley Panhandle Station Finley

Hazeltine to Lead Grand Theater Peru

Mrs Harry Hazeltine formerly musical director at the Vista theater will succeed Miss Iva Matter as head at the Grand theater in Peru. Miss Matter departs next Mainday for an extended vacation.

Hazeltine Peru Harry Hazeltine Vista Theater Iva Matter Grand Theater Miss Matter

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League Suit Tomorrow Anna Fitzgerald League Logansport Mother Church BERRY Industrial Club Logansport Industrial Association J. D Zinn Trade Palace George Detroit Riverias Baldwin E. Pleming Chicago Heights Indiana Golf League
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