Old Injuncts Fight Sewer Lease Crisis to Supreme Court
The state legislature vows continued opposition as court action nears over a sewer franchise and lease with Uhl. A group plans speedy or delayed rulings, aiming to overturn the law or force repeal in two years. Administrator notices include Walter A. House for Simon A. House with $6000 bond.
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Coune
Gant Ui
Supreme Court
Walter A. House
Simon A. House
Martin McHale
Circuit Court
Elizabeth Corey
Sarah J. Clossov
William F. Peterson
George Mullendere
Dudge Smith
Explosion Kills 200 On French Battleship In Toulon
In Toulon France March 12 an accidental blast from a compressed air torpedo set off a powder magazine aboard the French battleship Iena while in dock. The ship was destroyed and about 200 men are reported dead.
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Toulon
France
Louisville Strike Disrupts Transit Amid Breaker Aid
Louisville Kentucky March 12 street car service partially restored this morning with strike breakers aiding. Considerable rioting occurred during the day.
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Louisville
Ex-President France Dies in Paris
Paris reports former French leader McAsimir Perier died last night after a long illness. News confirms the ex-president passed away in the capital, with authorities noting his death ends a controversial political era.
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Paris
McAsimir Perier
France
Dogs Gather at Panhandle Station Cream Spill
A crowd of dogs gathered at the Panhandle passenger station after an eight gallon can of pure cream spilled from a baggage truck. The container fell on brick pavement, the cover came off, and most of the cream ran into the gutter.
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Panhandle
State Line
Fire department falls for another false alarm joke
Firemen reported a prank last night around nine o clock when a false alarm was fired in from First and Market streets box 26.
Rabbi from Cincinnati Preaches to Local Jewish Congregation
Rev. Mengozo, the Jewish rabbi from Cincinnati, spoke at the Christian Science church last night. He preached on aspects of their religion and drew a good attendance from the Jewish congregation.
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Mengozo
Cincinnati
City
Christian Science Church
Inspection Trip With Worthington to Butler and South Bend
Superintendent Worthington and staff conducted a morning inspection trip aboard a special train to Butler. The party plans to return Wednesday and depart Thursday for an inspection visit to South Bend.
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Worthington
Vandalia Railroad
Butler
South Bend
Armless Wonder Miss Kittie Smith Visits Alexandria
South Bend armless wonder Miss Kittie Smith, age 25, guest of friends in Alexandria, recalls her letter system that raised thousands from Logansport residents. Disabled sixteen years after a liquor accident, she uses her feet to draw, craft furniture, and perform household chores and exhibits to support herself.
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Kittie Smith
South Bend
Alexandria
Logansport
Jordan seeks injunction to halt city sewer assessment
Dr. Jor dan, via Walters and Long, files for an injunction against the board of public works to stop any assessment against the city over the West Side sewer. It marks the initial move in challenging the newly passed sewer law's constitutionality.
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Walters & Long
Dr. Jordan
Board of Public Works
West Side
Local Man Promoted to San Francisco Central Union Post
Marshall Sedam, son of William P. Sedam, formerly of this city and now with Central Union Telephone in Indianapolis, has received a promotion. He will move to San Francisco at the start of next month to oversee the Central Union system there after several years with the company.
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Marshall Sedam
William P. Sedam
Central Union Telephone Company
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Central Union System
University professor calls for a school of courtship
A University of Chicago professor proposes creating a school of courtship to teach social etiquette and relationship basics, while a provocative stance calls for moving beyond park police enforcement.
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University of Chicago
Sauerkraut Trust Formed Sparks Investment Push
A sauerkraut trust has been organized, signaling strong market interest. The note urges rapid, full commitment to capitalize on the new venture and capitalize on the growing appetite for preserved cabbage products.
Mrs Zola Wilkins and Sister Visit From Chicago
Mrs Zola Wilkins of Etna Green will stay with her sister Mrs O J McGee of Chicago as her guest for some time. The two are aboard a home on Broadway and plan to visit nearby friends and sites during the stay.
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Zola Wilkins
Broadway
Etna Green
O. J. McGee
Chicago
Purdue’s First Degree Recipient Visits Campus After Years
John B. Harper, the first man to receive a degree from Purdue University, is visiting the college after many years, returning to the campus where he made history.
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John B. Harper
Purdue University
Joe Coats Move From 31144 Market Street
Joe Coats and his wife have relocated from 31144 Market Street to 214 Market Street, confirming a residential move within the same city.
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Joe Coats
Market Street
Wreck of Pacific Steamer Dakota Off Tokyo Claims Passengers
Mrs Daum of Ottumwa and companions survived after the Pacific steamer Dakota struck rocks in Tokyo Bay. With 300 aboard, all were rescued before the ship sank. trunks lie in the hold, and recovery proved impossible as boats tried to free the vessel. The Dakota, second largest on the Pacific, had 2500 capacity and had departed Seattle for China before heading to Japan.
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Dakota
Bay of
Tokyo
Japan
W. R. Daum
Ottumwa
Iowa
Warren Ferguson
L. B. Doud
Chicago
Bay
Tokio
Pacific
Danm
Nippen
Revival Sparks Rural Night Train to Vandalia
Evangelist Scoville conducts a revival in the Flora and Camden area drawing farmers and towns along the Vandalia line. A potential Vandalia special train could bring a thousand or more attendees for Rural Night with Scoville promising a heated address on local morals and street life. The plan hinges on railway approval, with seats expected to fill the rink.
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Logansport
Flora
Camden
Vandalia
Rev. Scoville
Evangelist Scoville
Women's Progressive Club Reads Two Papers at Library
At the Library hall yesterday afternoon the Women's Progressive club held a meeting. Mrs Espey presented a paper on Queen Victoria's Reign and Mrs Weil spoke on Women in Legislature.
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Women’s Progressive Club
Library Hall
Queen Victoria
Espey
Credit Exchange Banquet to Honor Merchants Tonight
A large gathering will convene in Stettiner Hall for the Credit Exchange banquet with 1120 members and many area merchants from Cass County towns. The event aims to strengthen fraternal ties, promote growth in membership, and showcase five minute speeches by notable exchange members.
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Logansport
Credit Exchange
Cass County
Exchange
C. S. Wise
J. P. Hetherington
C. W. Graves
George Miller
H. Kammerer
Eli Greensfelder
John Viney
Elias Winter
Harry Tritt
J. G. Wilson
J. D. Taylor
J. H. Reitemier
Deputy Marshal Claims Jesse Coe Very Sick
Jeff Cundiff a deputy U S marshal asserts knowledge of Jesse Coe the Indianapolis killer location and states the suspect is very ill.
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Jeff Cundiff
United States
Jesse Coe
Indianapolis
Peruvians Defeat Local Girls In Fast Basketball Fight
Peru high school girls beat Logansport 8 to 4 as captain Miss Whittenberger shone by scoring from the foul line. Local team teamwork impressed but visitors’ individual skill and strong defense decided the game at the rink before about 500 spectators.
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Peru
Logansport
Miss Whitenberger
Miss Lockridge
Miss Johnson
Logansport Peru
M. Gross
Whittenberger
F. Champe
Wards
Lockridge H. Huges
Austahl L. Farnsworth
Kershaw
Johnson
Central Indiana Golf League Formed at Marion
The Central Indiana Golf League was organized at Marion on Sunday with O Wise Hal B Smith and others from the Country club present. A S Bond of Fort Wayne was elected president John O Wilson of Marion secretary and treasurer. Committees will meet again on the 24th to draft rules and the schedule. Member clubs include Fort Wayne Golf Club Highland Golf Club Logansport Golf Club Kokomo Country Club Anderson Country Club Marion Golf Club and Marion Country Club.
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Central Indiana Golf League
Marion
O. Wise
Hal B. Smith
Country Club
A. S. Bond
Fort Wayne
John O. Wilson
Former Logansport Railroad Man Dead in Kansas
Mrs. Puterbaugh of this city received word that her son Chester Puterbaugh died in Horsington Kansas in a railroad accident at five o clock Sunday morning. He formerly worked for the Vandalia here and leaves a mother a sister and a widow. He was twenty three years old. The funeral will be held in Horsington Thursday afternoon.
War in Chicago Last Night Mentioned By Local Man
E. C. Throope of this city reports events from Chicago last night describing a tense situation and unspecified clashes in the city. The note reflects a hurried dispatch from a resident observer.
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E. C. Throope
Chicago
Prices May Be Boosted Soon Says Prominent Grocer
A well known grocer explained to the Reporter that most canned goods will cost more this season due to a short crop and stricter pure food laws. He noted peas are an exception and urged consumers to expect higher prices for unadulterated goods while praising the law for fair labeling and quality.
Woman Impostor Evades Police After Loan Office Visit
A woman posing as Mrs. William Van Steen berg tried to secure a loan at the Stettiner building loan office. Fraud suspected as she fled city before police arrival. She had previously met Mrs. VanSteenberg requesting work, claiming to support a child, while posing with a man as her husband at 409 North street.
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Stettiner
William van Steenberg
High Street
VanSteenberg
Honor System of School and College Examinations
A large crowd attended the Citizens' club meeting despite bad weather. W. T. Wilson presented a paper on the honor system in exams, valuable to educators and students. D. C. Hubbs read a continuation on The Evolution of Institutions. The next gathering is March 25 with B. F. Long discussing Tendencies in Local and Party Government.
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Citizens’ Club
W. T. Wilson
D. C. Hubbs
B. F. Long
Butler Men Plan Electric Line to Robinson Park
Businessmen from Butler intend to construct an eight mile electric line to Robinson Park. The project aims to improve local power supply and connect Butler to the park area.
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Butler
Robinson Park
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