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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1911

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Burlington Couple Eloped Missing After Departure

An elopement in the Burlington area, involving Miss Etta Lowe and James Ball, prompted family opposition. They left at dusk Wednesday toward Kokomo then disappeared. relatives suspect Tipton as the wedding location. Ball is described as a near-ager farmer with two missing left-hand fingers.

Burlington Etta Lowe James Ball Kokomo Delphi Journal John Lowe Ball Miss Lowe Judson Church Bert Townsend Mazie Oakley Jerry Oakley Oakley Farm Townsend Place Tipton Lowe

Girl Thrown From Horse Injured at Lake Cicott

Bertha Banta daughter of Mr and Mrs Beaufort Banta of Lake Cicott was thrown from a horse Tuesday and severely bruised. It was feared for a time that she was seriously injured.

Bertha Banta Beaufort Banta Lake Cicott

Knights of Pythias Dedicate Buck Creek Hall

The Knights of Pythias of Buck Creek dedicated their new hall yesterday afternoon at 2:30. A banquet followed from 5 to 7 o'clock, with attendees noted for the event.

Knights of Pythias of Buck Creek

Stover Resigns as Jail Attendant

James Stover resigns as attendant of insane patients in the county jail and is succeeded by Scott Wirrick in a county notice.

James Stover Scott Wirrick

Memorial Service and Parade for A. O. P. Mourners

Memorial services of the Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias are set for Sunday afternoon at Mt Hope cemetery with Rev. W. T. Arnold delivering the principal address. Colonel F R Peek to marshal a procession from Market and Fifth to Mt Hope cemetery with Logan council Apollo lodge Gridge City lodge and Pythian Sisters participating.

Uniform Bank Knights of Pythias Mt. Hope Cemetery F. R. Peek Hall Market Fifth Third Broadway Sixth Logan Council Apollo Lodge Gridge City Lodge Pythian Sisters W. T. Arnold Market Street Methodist Church

Building boom in Long Beach cites permit surge and spend

J F Grable former county commissioner now in Long Beach reports a busy building season with 503 permits issued in five months and expenditures of 692 013 dollars. He notes that 1910 total expenditures reached 1 234 500 dollars.

J. F. Grable Long Beach Cal

Committee Damages Fund After Donations Debacle

A local league faces a funding dispute as donations are mismanaged. Officials express concern over keeping the team in place as standings and support fluctuate amid controversy about funds.

Poultry Thefts Reported Across Hamilton Heights Area

Several young chickens were stolen Tuesday evening from Harry Tobey at Hamilton Heights and another batch missing from Clint Whitsell on North Street. Residents suspect a group of tramps camping along the Ebash River east of the city.

Harry Tobey Hamilton Heights Clint Whitsell North Street

Elks Carnival Draws Citywide Crowd Opening Night

Nearly three hundred Elks led by the Elks band paraded through the business district to open a weeklong indoor carnival. Mayor D D Fickle inaugurated the event as hundreds filled the hall and dozens of booths offered prizes and games.

Elks Elks’ Band D. D. Fickle Barnum & Bailey Sam Anderson Abner West Will Hanley

Monarchist Revolt Breaks Out in Iberian Peninsula

Telegrams from Vigo report a mutiny in Chaves Portugal where the garrison killed its commander. Rebels also stormed and raided Republican newspapers in Plaza Braga Madrid dispatches confirm the uprising began with a monarchist insurrection in Portugal.

Madrid Spain Vigo Chaves Portugal Plaza Braga

Pittman Free From Fine After Contempt Sentence

Frank Pittman sentenced to ten days in jail for contempt after attacking Attorney Oscar B. Conant will not pay the accompanying fine as Judge Larry remitted the fine this morning.

Frank Pittman Oscar B. Conant Larry

Traction Properties in Cass County Assessed by State Board

State tax board assessed properties in Cass county owned by several interurban companies at 398 003 dollars. The listing covers multiple tram lines and related assets evaluated for tax purposes.

Cass County State

Librarians Convene District Meeting In City

Librarians from twenty district cities gathered in this city for a convention with a 1:30 p.m. start at the public library. Mrs. Roy M. Johnston performed, then talks covered distribution of books to country subscribers loaning to schools and other topics. After 4 p.m. visitors toured Longcliff Riverside Spencer park and Mt Hope cemetery. A vacuum cleaner was shown for potential library use and the local library tested it successfully. Cities represented included Culver Elwood Kokomo Tipton Upland Alexandria Plymouth Kewanna Frankfort Marion Milford Warsaw Winamac North Manchester Wabash Peru Syracuse Rochester Sycamore.

Roy M. Johnston Longcliff Riverside Spencer Park Mt. Hope Cemetery Cc. W. Graves Culver Elwood Kokomo Tipton Upland Alexandria Plymouth Kewanna Frankfort Marion Millford Warsaw Winamac North Manchester Wabash Peru Syracuse Rochester Sycamore

Yesterday's Scores and Today's Games listed

Bluffton defeated Lafayette 15 to 9. Logansport beat Marion was rained out, as were Huntington and Wabash. Today’s schedule: Logansport at Marion, Wabash at Huntington, Lafayette at Bluffton.

Bluffton Lafayette Logansport-Marion Huntington-Wabash Logansport Marion Wabash Huntington

Wabash Officials Aid Fund Drive For Local Team

President Klunk of Wabash Sheriff Tony George and C W Halderman publisher of the Marion News Tribune toured Logansport and Marion to bolster funds for the team paying about $300 owed to players. Manager Sellers, initially expecting league support, met league officials in a conference and the salary matter was settled. A carnival at League Park next week may shift three games to Spencer Park.

Logansport Marion Klunk Wabash Tony George C. W. Halderman Marion News-Tribune Sellers League Park Spencer Park

Bluffton Beats Lafayette In Pitchers Duel For 15–6 Win

Bluffton defeated Lafayette 15 to 6 as Scott pitched for Bluffton with 14 strikeouts and only 2 hits allowed. Bluffton had 13 runs on 9 hits and 3 errors while Lafayette made 6 runs on 2 hits with 2 errors. Batteries were Scott Werntz for Bluffton and Daniels Lamb Thomas Cooper for Lafayette. Game noted as part of Bluffton and Marion area scoreboard.

Bluffton Ind Lafayette Scott Hoonooga Scott and Werntz Daniels Lamb Thomas Cooper Marion Logansport

Chickens Stolen Report From Rhode Island Farm

A Rhode Island Red hen and another chicken were reported stolen from a local farm. Authorities inspect the scene for clues and review nearby hours. No suspects named and details remain limited as investigation continues.

Rhode Island

Bomb explodes near Plaza Orient in Madrid palace area

A bomb detonated in Plaza Orient near the royal palace in Madrid on June 15 injuring none. Authorities claim a plot to assassinate Alfonso was uncovered and the route to the cathedral was damaged.

Madrid Spain Plaza Orient Royal Palace Alfonso

First Woman Appointed To Delphi School Board

The Delphi city council in regular session Tuesday evening appointed Mrs. Josephine Ives to the city school board seat vacated by Dr. C. E. Angell. If confirmed, she becomes the first woman on the board and the first woman in any Carroll county public office aside from deputy. The ballot was three to three, breaking for Mrs. Ives by Mayor Robinson. Ives was proposed by Councilman Haugh with Shaffer's support from Councilman Strayer.

Delphi Journal Josephine Ives C. E. Angell

Hoffman to Return to Purdue as Teaching Assistant

Purdue University Lafayette welcomes seven local high school graduates. Hartel accepted a civil engineering post with the Panhandle railroad, while Hoffman will return next year as a teaching assistant.

Purdue University At Lafayette Dwight Fisher Clyde Gish Bernard LeLegue George Elliott Carl Lux George Hoffman William Hartel Hartel Panhandle Hoffman

Frantz Opens Cass County School Office On Court House Floor

A. L. Frantz, recently elected superintendent of the Cass County public schools, has taken his office on the second floor of the courthouse. The former superintendent's room will be remodeled for the county surveyor's use.

A. L. Frantz Cass County Court House

Klump and Vanse Married in Denver

Fred Klump formerly of this city and Miss Viola Vanse wed yesterday in Denver Colorado. The couple will reside in Denver.

Fred Klump Viola Vanse Denver Colo

Gang of tramps driven out from two Wabash river houses

Complaints rise as a roaming group of tramps is said to have invaded Hamilton Heights and other city areas. Local residents report break ins and porch thefts while police say officers awakened the trespassers at the junction and ordered them away.

Wabash River Frank Spohn Hamilton Heights Captain Skelton John Miller Don Richason Pottowattomice Point

Death of John W. Julien in Pawhuska Oklahoma

Word has been received in this city of the death of John W. Julien formerly of Cass County. He died at his home in Pawhuska Oklahoma. His wife was Marie S. Howard formerly of Noble township. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary about a year ago the first in Pawhuska. Julien was well known here.

John W. Julien Cass County Julien Pawhuska Okla Marie S. Howard Noble Township

No Decision Today In Mandamus Case

Judge John S. Larry did not render a decision in the mandamus case today. Interest is manifested in this case, but it is not believed a decision will be reached before next week.

John S. Larry

Reunion Brings Col Butler to City for Cavalry Gatherin g

Col John W. Butler of Roann Indiana visited the city today to see his nephew Sheriff Warren J. Butler and to attend a reunion of the Twelfth United States cavalry with other former soldiers.

John W. Butler Roann Ind Warren J. Butler Twelfth United States Cavalry

Dykeman Seeks Change of Venue in Will Case

In Cass circuit court George P. Dykeman petitions to interpret the late D D Dykeman will and challenge $100,000 hospital and park bequests to city and county. Separately Ellen Morris is ordered to pay $40 into court for support of her and children during the action. Jacob Darby to be medically examined while jailed for alleged assault on an eight year old.

Jacob Darby George P. Dykeman A. G. Jenkines D. D. Dykeman Cass Ellen J. Morris William Morris John R. Dwyer Patrick John Wolf Logansport Loan & Trust Company Ferdinand Burgman John S. Larry John Bradfield Clark Rogers

Wheat Cutting Starts on Bradfield Farm

The first wheat of the season began cutting yesterday at the B. D. Bradfield farm southwest of the city. An early start is noted if ready by July Fourth, but this year wheat cutting will be over weeks by then as other crops also advance.

B. D. Bradfield City

Petition Sparks Wide Signatures to Save Angelina Napolitano

The Daily Reporter appeals for petitions to the governor general of Canada to commute the death sentence of Angelina Napolitano a 28 year old Italian native living in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario. The woman killed her husband to stop a life of shame and faces execution after her first degree murder conviction though the birth of a child in July delays the gallows. Petitions are being signed across Logansport and the United States with offices taking names by voice mail or in person.

Daily Reporter Angelina Napolitano Iransport Dominion of Canada Angelino Napolitano Italy Sault Ste. Marie Ont Logansport America United States Canada

Pastor and wife attend Baptist World's Alliance Congress

Rev. J. F. Fraser of the local Baptist church and his wife left for Philadelphia to attend the Baptist World's Alliance Congress beginning June 19 after the Northern Baptist convention. The program includes a feature on Siberian exiles. Mrs. Fraser’s mother also travels with them and will visit relatives in Brooklyn.

J. F. Fraser Baptist Church Philadelphia The Baptist World’s Alliance Northern Baptist Convention Rowe Fraser Brooklyn

Oil Seepage Flows From Hammerly Well

Crude oil is being pumped from four wells on Mrs. Eva Hammerly’s property at Seventeenth and Stevens. The eighteen year old well, 58 feet deep, formerly yielded good water but now shows oil contamination. Officials suspect leakage from Panhandle shops after recent blasting, which may have cracked limestone allowing seepage.

Eva Hammerly Seventeenth Stevens Streets Panhandle

Leffert Case Up For Sabbath Ball Court Hearing

Rev. EB Richardson sues Leo J Leffert former manager of the local baseball team charged with Sabbath breaking by playing ball within a thousand feet of a church. The case is to be heard this afternoon in Squire James Reid's court.

EB. C. Richardson Leo J. Leffert Squire James Reid

Boy Breaks Arm in Cow Ride Accident

Edmund Harvey eight years old son of Mr and Mrs John Harvey county assessor fell from a cow he was riding to pasture and sustained a fractured arm in the Tuesday evening accident.

Edmund Harvey John Harvey

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Stover Col. Peek Market Street M. E. Church W. T. Arnoldee W. A. Stuart, W. B. Williamson and R. G Grable Cuba Senor Let Marion Pews Ee Settee Huntington Wet Wabash Tree Ee Lafayette Cere Tees Ellis Order of Hibernians Pittman Obogian Pottowattomie Point Oklahoma Dykeman World’s Alliance
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