Bitulithic Wins Logansport Futurity Amid Street Duel
Late last night agents for Barber Asphalt and Bitulithic clashed in a street race for remonstrances over the Logansport futurity. Bitulithic supporters claim a decisive majority, 40 to 24, though totals are disputed due to withdrawals. Remonstrance filed with the city clerk as officials weigh non resident property interests and directory ownership.
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Barber People
Masonic Temple
Odd Fellows
Elks’ Home Association
Oe Go
Board of Public Works
North Street
Stolen Horse Recovered After Purchases by Local Men
Frank Downing of the Fifth street wagon yard bought a horse and revolver from a stranger. A farmer nearby bought the same man’s buggy. Downey of Kokomo and an officer learned the horse belonged to D. F. Downey. The thief, Thomas Messe of Kokomo, confessed and will be arraigned for stealing.
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Fifth Street
D. FE
Downey
Kokomo
Downing
Thomas Messe
Messe
Acid in Flour Sparks Statewide Health Probe
A secret Indianapolis meeting revealed sixty millers adopting an acid fumation to whiten cheap yellow flour to resemble first grade white flour. The state health board investigates laws violations of pure food. City Chemist Maffat warns the acid makes the flour indigestible and urges a stop to the practice. Several millers are reported to be using the process.
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Indianapolis
Sixtier
State Health Board
Maffat
Jeems Sheerin Fined for Intoxication in Logansport
James Sheerin appeared before Judge Fender this morning on a charge of intoxication. He was arrested by police carrying a heavy package and allegedly claimed the Logansport booze was bad. The judge fined him one dollar plus costs, suspended sentence, and ordered him to leave town within an hour. He was last seen heading east on the tracks.
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James Sheerin
Jeems
Clean Up Premises to Fend Off Typhoid Fever
A prominent Loganport physician warns typhoid fever is appearing in the city. He cites tainted water, decaying matter, and unsanitary cellars as sources and urges residents to clean premises to prevent outbreaks as hot weather increases risk. Local health officials echo the call to maintain sanitary conditions.
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Mal
Harvest Time Drawing Near in County Wheat Nearing Harvest
Dr. B. D. Bradfield reports crops look fine across the county with corn oats and clover thriving. Wheat harvest expected about one week earlier than usual due to warm weather though apples and berries appear light. overall farmers pleased with the season’s outlook.
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B. D. Bradfield
Who Are They In Cincinnati Marriage Mystery
In Cincinnati yesterday two youths married under names Robert Elliott and Elizabeth L Johnson of Logansport. Directory checks show only one Robert Elliott in the city, a married man, and three Elizabeth Johnsons with alibis. The case continues to puzzle, asking who they really are.
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Cincinnati
Robert Elliott
Elizabeth L. Johnson
Logansport
Robert Elfiett
Elizabeth
Hebert Ei
Dr J W Younge to marry Ava Rhea amid divorce case
Dr J W Younge a well known physician with patients in Logansport and nearby towns will wed Miss Ava Rhea next Thursday. His wife has been granted a divorce, and he is said to be free to marry, though divorce actions have occurred in Fort Wayne and Philadelphia.
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Kokomo Dispatch
Ava Rhea
Younge
Lindell Hotel
Miss Rhea
Murdock Hotel
Murdock
Fort Wayne
Europe
Logansport and South Bend Traction crews return home
Local members report that the engineer and financiers who inspected the line are greatly pleased with the route. The group traveled to assess feasibility and safety, returning after the inspection with positive feedback on the Traction project.
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Logansport
South Bend
Blanche Mitchell Seeks New Trial Over Twin Murder Case
Blanche Mitchell, condemned to life for Ella Swisher’s murder in Dunkirk last December 31, will seek a new trial next week. Her attorneys plan to file a circuit court motion for a hearing, as she remains in the county jail awaiting possible transfer. She spoke of the case and longing to be free, gazing at the park beyond the jail bars.
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Dunkirk
McConnell
Jenkines
Stuart
Circuit Court
State Reformatory
Blanche Mitchell
Edwin Wise Admitted to Indiana Bar at Grand Opera House
Edwin Wise of this city is admitted to the bar in Indianapolis for the practice of law. He graduates from the Indianapolis Law School and will participate in the commencement exercises tonight at the Grand Opera House.
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Edwin Wise
Indianapolis
Indianapolis Law School
Grard Opera House
Miss Alice McGovern Resigns Stenographer Post
Miss Alice K. McGovern, formerly stenographer for L. Emmett, has resigned her position. The move ends her tenure in the office.
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Alice K. McGovern
L. Emmett
Moonlit Fracas Lands Lulu in Jail Eleven Days
Lulu Baker and Goldie Kile quarrelled on the Third Street Bridge under moonlight after drinking. Lulu pled intoxication and profanity and was jailed eleven days to sober up. Goldie, a first-time offender, was released with clemency.
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Goldie
Third Street
Boy Hires Bicycle Then Disappears in Burnettsville Case
Alvin Smith of Burnettsville hired a bicycle from dealer J. W. Nethercutt and later bought a dress suitcase on the family account. The dealer alerted authorities when Smith vanished after asking the wheel be shipped C.O.D. The search extended to Logansport with police involvement and no trace of the boy.
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Burnettsville
J. W. Nethercutt
Logansport
Adams Express
Nethercnttle
Bu Smith
Big Meet At Elwood Daughters Of Liberty Delegates Gather
About thirty five delegates from northern Indiana to the state meeting of the Daughters of Liberty at Elwood will transfer cars in Logansport. They arrive on the 1 05 Panhandle after noon train. Local delegates joining include Mrs Rose Henah Mrs Ellen Robinson Mrs Hannah Wilson and Mrs Bettie Kahler. The convention opens Tuesday morning.
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Daughters of Liberty
Elwood
Logansport
Panhandle
Rose Heneh
Ellen Robinson
Hannah Wilson
Bettie Kahler
City assigns two sweepers to Sixth Street cleanup
Street department sent all sweepers to Sixth street this afternoon to clear the new pavement. The street is in bad shape and two men will maintain cleanliness going forward, with Pat Connors and Fred Hanna hired to sweep.
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Sixth Street
Pat Connors
Fred Hanna
Ravena Lodge Initiates 30 Knights and Ladies of Honor
Ravena lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor initiated a class of thirty members last night. Delegations from Peru Wabash Fort Wayne Delphi and Indianapolis attended. After the initiation a banquet was served.
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Ravena Lodge Knights and Ladies of Honor
Peru
Wabash
Frankfort
Delphi
Indianapolis
Piroetting as a Gibson Girl at Mundy Carnival
Edward White and his 16 year old daughter Maude from Port Huron Mich arrived in town to recover Maude who had joined the Mundy Carnival troupe and became enthralled with Gibson Girl looks. She was found with the Gibson Girls after running away, and authorities advised against arresting the manager.
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Port Huron
Mich
Maude White
Mundy Carnival Company
Gibson Girls
Craig Overall
Sixth Street
Gibson
Gibson Girl Company
Annie Miller
Wabash
Frank B. Livingston Resigns to Lead Laborers' International Union
Frank B. Livingston formerly of the Logansport fire department and most recently a driver for Kroeger and Strain resigns his post and will move to Dayton Ohio in July to take charge as secretary treasurer of the Laborers' International Union. He was elected at the recent convention to this honored and well paid office. The union numbers between 28 100 and 30 000 members and is expanding quickly.
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Frank B. Livingston
Logansport
None
Kroeger & Strain
Dayton
Laborers’ International Union
Livingston
Doctor Cuts Growth From Neighboring Face
Dr Rubsam visited the police station and described a morning operation in which he removed a growth from Dr Coleman’s face. Coleman’s injury left his cheek bandaged and the event amused the attending doctor.
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Dr. Rabsam
Dr. Coleman
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