Police Turn Calls Over to Sheriff Over Murder Case
Logsport police say they will not pursue Alonzo Wilson outside city limits after the Irene Jackson murder. They claim jurisdiction lies with the sheriff and that Dunkirk calls should be handled by the county office, leaving the city unprotected. Sheriff Enyart plans to respond if Dunkirk requests aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
Peru
Wilhon
Delphi
Sheriffs’ Office
Sheriff's Office
Logansport
Sheriffs Department
Enyart
Young America Laments Delay of Rails and Steam
Abe Johnson criticizes rail meetings and surveys for not bringing the iron horse to the isolated village. He notes hope remains for electricity or steam power to arrive, else the community seems doomed to idle anticipation and a season of footballless life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Johnson
Young America
Corporation
Vine
Youngs America
Feeble minded man found hiding in bakery box
A man calling himself John Tinsley of Plainfield was arrested by police after being found in Cushna's bakery bread box. He refused to provide details beyond his name and hometown, and was jailed pending further information. Initial descriptions suggested a possible match with an escaped Longcliff asylum patient named Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tinsley
Plainfield
Longcliff Asylum
Marshall
Nature Begins Cleanup as Winds Prep for Spring
The article notes a wet February with high rainfall, warm spells, and a forecasted March wind pattern. Temperatures ranged with a 54 degree high on the 20th and 5 degree low on the 9th, contrasting with last winter’s severe cold. Frank McCracken reports a springlike sign at Canal Street YMCA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McCracken
Association
Canal Street
Messenger for Adams Express Killed at Converse
Joseph C. Leslie age 55, agent for Adams Express at Converse, was struck by a Pennsylvania fast freight at 2 o'clock yesterday and killed instantly. His widow and six children survive. He was handling express and did not seem to notice the train, which was moving about forty miles an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph C. Leslie
Adams Express Company
Converse
Pennsylvania
Goig
Robberies Hit Brooks Pool Room in Dawn Break-In
Burglars forced entry by removing rear glass pane at Brooks pool room last night. They got away with three or four dollars. Police suspect local culprits and expect multiple arrests within hours as inquiries continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burelars
Brooks
Tom Malone Arrested After Drunken Hospital Incident
Tom Malone was arrested this afternoon on a complaint from St. Joseph's hospital. He, known for wandering to the hospital when intoxicated, was found lying on the lawn dead drunk in the rain as the patrol wagon arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Hospital
Tom Malone
Malone
Quinsy Sickness Delays Dunkirk Witness in Jackson Case
Sadie Chetwood of Dunkirk, held at the county jail as a witness in the Jackson murder trial, suffers a severe quinsy attack and requires medical aid in the morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Chetwoood
Dunkirk
Sadie Chetwood
Jackson
Quinsy
Ion Morning
Hysier
Assessors Begin Annual Property Inventories in Cass County
Eel Township Assessor E. T. Patterson has appointed six deputies to aid in the annual canvass of taxable property. Hortense Patterson, his daughter, is named deputy. Other townships list assessors and deputies including Adams, Boone, Clay, and Jefferson with officials such as Thomas F. Dalzell A J Morrow Charles F E Beckley D H Grey and William Barr conducting the survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Patterson
Eel Township
Township
Logansport
Hortense Patterson
Cass County
Perty
Alva E. Walters
James M. Chiéester
I. N. Watkins
Ernest Watts
W. H.ege
Adams
Thomas F. Dalzell
Bethlehem
A. J. Morrow
Boone
Charles FE. Beckley
Clay
John D. Dissel
Clinton
D. H. Grey
Deer Creek
O. M. Harness
Harrison
William Bacgkus
Jackson
C. E. Fawcett
Jefferson
William A. Barr
Miami
J. BE. Kidd
Noble
Z. W. Dritt
Tipton
C. B. Rinehart
Washington
R. N. Rush
Horse on the lam from Broadway owner
Frank M. Williamson spent the day chasing a horse that broke a cable near 1621 Broadway and fled eastward. The 1,050 pound, 15 3 hands animal wore two blankets and was pursued until police joined the search for the missing steed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Williamson
Broadway
Seized Razors Sold After Barber Shop Action
On March 12 Constable McElhaney will sell eight seized razors belonging to Charles Moore a barber at the Alcazar. The sale follows a $10.25 judgment for board and a loan in Judge Custers court. McElhaney entered the shop and took the razors after Wallace Collins secured the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McElhaney
Broadway
Fourth Street
Charles Moore
Alcazar
Moore
Wallace Collins
Custer
Jury 10 Returns 15 Indictments After Prolonged Session
The grand jury has been in session since last Wednesday and is expected to report to the circuit court late this afternoon. Indictments are anticipated to number between fifteen and twenty, with several surprises possible. Frank Guthrie’s absence again delays a key decision in the Julian case, now expected Monday. Stella and Ida Heiden, two intoxicated girls picked up on Sixth Street, testified before the grand jury and were sent home. arrests may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbody
Dunkirk
Frank V. Guthrie
Peru
Larry
Julian
Stella
Ida Heiden
Sixth Street
Grand Jury
Grand
New Graft for Farmers
A new scam targets farmers with a "magic tank" claimed to prevent water from freezing. An agent offers a patented tank on trial, requires a receipt, then issues a bankable note after ninety days. Farmers are warned to beware and seek local, reliable tank sellers.
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Cass County
Fulton
Pulaski
Case of Closson vs Palwer and Reed over $100 note begins
The suit for $100 on a note filed in the circuit court at Penn opens after a venue change. Frank Guthrie and George W. Funk represent the plaintiff Seymour M. Closson, S. T. McConnell and B. F. Long defend, Judge Cox presides. Witnesses include Dennis Uhl, Jordan Hecht, and C. O. Fenton. Defendants claim the note was forged by principal Joseph Ama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour M. Closson
John Palwer
W. D. Reed
Penn
Frank Guthrie
George W. Funk
S. T. McConnell
B. F. Long
Judge Cox
Peru
Dennis Uhl
Jordan Hecbt
C. 0. Fenton
Joseph Ama
Ingenious theft ends with stocking waist discovery
A Brooklyn woman attempted to conceal a silk shirt waist in her stocking at a department store. Detectors questioned Celia Underlain of 1913 Dean Street, and, after a search, the missing waist was found rolled inside her stocking. She cried on arraignment and admitted a prior offense three years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
N. Y
Celia Underlain
Dean Street
Players to Run Logansport Polo Team End Season
Players will take over management after Friday benefit game for Tommy Holderness and McGrath at Marion. The cash from two games next week funds visiting expenses. proceeds split between Holderness and McGrath. The club, last in the Central Polo League, commits to finish the season and plans to return next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Central Polo League
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
Anderson
Danville
Tommy Holderness
McGrath
Holderness
Boundless West Visit Inspires Prospects in Oklahoma Cities
W H Barnhart and wife return from an eight day 3000 mile trip through Indian Territory and Oklahoma visiting Guthrie Oklahoma City and Muskogee. They report booming growth in OKC with asphalt streets 25 miles long and 25 000 population Muskogee shows modern amenities water works electric lights and trolley access Guthrie 20 000 residents and rising prospects. Barnhart notes Indian Territory favored for soil water and rainfall and cites future newspaper work for his son Williamson at Oklahoma City or Muskogee.
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Indiana Territory
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
Kate White
Emily Swadener Noel
Arkansas River
Barnhart
Logansport
Indian Territory
Williamson L. Barnhart
Wabash College
Music Store Sold in Fort Wayne at 515 Broadway
The store started in the Stet liner building at 515 Broadway by Foster and Dunnington closed today with a sale sign. New owner Miller, a southerner, plans to reopen soon. Foster takes Ramsey hotel in Crawfordsville as stock payment and manages a new venture there. Dunnington returns to Indianapolis. The shop housed full bands, pianos, and many instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stetliner
Broadway
Foster, & Dunnington
Miller
Foster
Crawfordsville
Dunnington
Indianapolis
Indiana
Lutz Considering Suit Over Galveston Rail Crossing Death
W C Lutz of Galveston contemplates filing suit against the Canhande railroad for damages after his wife was killed and he injured at the Jackson street crossing in Galveston a month ago. Attorney B B Richards returned after an unsuccessful settlement effort. if no settlement is reached, a heavy damages claim and likely jury award are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Lutz
Galveston
Canhande| Railroad Company
Jackson Street
Panhandle
Lutz
B. B. Richards
Opening of Fort Wayne Bluffton trolley line begins service
Primary electric service inaugura ting the new Wabash Valley Traction line between Fort Wayne and Bluffton started yesterday morning. Light cars from the Wabash and Logansport route are used initially, running at three hour intervals with a trip time of one hour and twenty minutes between Fort Wayne and Bluffton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Bluffien
Wabash Valley Traction Company
Wabash
Logansport
Bluffton
Dunkirk Saloon Conflict Ends With Peace Bond
Mrs Ella Colanitra appeared as a complainant against husband Nick Colandra in Square Reid's court this afternoon. He was bound over to keep the peace in the sum of $100 after Ella Swisher’s death at the Colandra saloon in Dunkirk a year ago. Colandra feared bodily harm and sought protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Colanitra
Nick Colandra
Square Reid
Ella Swisher
Dunkirk
Blanch Mitchell
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Wilson
Alonzo Wilson
Irene Jackson
Sigit
Lonecliff
Nature
F. EB. McCracken
Bus Thistle
Adams Express
Horse
Barber
Polo Association
Tommy Helderness
Marion
W. H. Barnhart
Foster & Dunnington
Ft. W. & W. W. F. Company
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