Lawyers Fail to Get the Whole Hog in Galveston Case
In Galveston two neighbors James W. Lines and James Brown clash over a pig sty visible from Lines's dining room. Lawyers A G Jenkines and W J Mahoney sought a compromise after the odor forced them toward a bank vault where the case was settled. Brown agreed to remove the pigs and to send each attorney a ham.
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Logansport
Galveston
James W. Lines
James Brown
Brown
Sines
Beeing
Lines
A. G. Jenkines
Jenkines
Mahoney
George W. Conwell
Conwell
Pight Over Children in Indiana Habeas Action
William Ti. Lantz, farmer of Cass county, files habeas corpus in Carrell circuit court at Delphi for possession of three children Marcus William four, Juwita V two, Raphel E eight months. He alleges wife with Alex Good in Adams township plans to move children to Washington. court to decide on March 19. Mrs Lanty is restrained from removing the children until ruling.
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William Ti. Lantz
Cass County
Palmer
Marea
ROW AT DUNKIRK
Ida Morgan a former murder case witness clashed with a group in a Dunkirk house during the night and seized a butcher knife threatening to clean out the place. The altercation ended without any depredations.
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Dunkirk
Ida Morgan
Band Together for Protection Against Solicitors
County officials endure daily pressure from beggars ticket sellers and book agents outside the courthouse. In self defense they post a sign banning beggars solicitors and book agents and pledge no ticket purchases or contributions during office hours.
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Bnilding
Dr Mary A Wherry License Revoked by State Board
The Indiana state board of medical registration and examination revoked Dr Mary A Wherry's medical license in Ft Wayne after a hearing on allegations of illegal practice. A Ft Wayne attorney defended her as witnesses testified against her, and the board found sufficient evidence to revoke her license despite her husband Dr William P Wherry's standing.
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State Board of Medical Registration and Examination
Mary A. Wherry
Ft. Wayne
Wherry
TSSS
State Board
Ft. Wayne i. of Medicine
Miscellaneous Shower for Broadway M.E. Church Kitchen
Tomorrow afternoon at Mrs. James Waiters home on Eighth street the Broadway M E church ladies will hold a miscellaneous shower to equip the church kitchen for the new building to be dedicated next Sunday Tea towels table linen cooking utensils crockery in any amount will be acceptable The event will be social and include refreshments
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James Waiters
Eighth Street
Broadway M. E
No Carnival This Summer In Logansport
The Amusement Company plans no carnival this summer citing financial losses and turmoil. A new management might form, but Col Mundy vows not to return if another amusement outfit starts in Logansport, where last year several shows stranded and profits fell short of expenses.
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Loransport
Col. Mundy
White City
Boyd Park
Logansport
Clearing the Tracks With Electric Rotary Snow Sweeper
The lineal street car company uses a large electric rotary snow sweeper to clear tracks for the first time this winter. A front cylindrical brush at forty five degrees removes snow from the tracks and throws it to the right, leaving the center clear.
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Lineal Street Car Company
The Small Boy Has His Day Amid Heavy Snowfall
A full day of lighthearted snowball fights marks a rare season storm. Hoosier children fill the streets with laughter as snow piles on ears and backs while farmers in town cheer the white covering for wheat and future soil vitality.
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Thomas Orchestra
Rumor of Pay Cuts Stirs Pennsylvania Lines Crew
Reported talk of salary reductions akin to the 10 percent raise two years ago unsettles workers on the Pennsylvania lines. Officials say there is little ground for the claim and no firm plan has emerged.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Middle Southern
Davison Girl Reunites With Mother After Chicago Ticket Mix
Fifteen year old Alice Davison disappeared from the orphans home Saturday. She boarded a Panhandle train to Chicago after telegraphing her mother a ticket. The father, given guardianship last week, will not seek to reclaim her and suspects the matron of aiding the escape. Police traced the girl’s return to the Panhandle station where she presented herself Saturday. The method of communication between mother and daughter remains a mystery.
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Alice “Davison
Chicago
Panhandle Station
Losanesport
Panhandle
Inquest Postponed Over Virginia Purcell Case
Virginia Purcell who attempted suicide and attacked relatives last week has regained her sanity. The planned inquest to assess her mental state has been indefinitely postponed. With care and rest it is believed she will not repeat the attacks.
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Virginia Purcell
Sergeant Morris
Effects of a Mild Winter on Crops Across the Nation
Silas Stonebraker notes farmers and fruit growers fear a mild winter will chill crops via earlier awakenings and erratic temperatures. Snow preserves soil warmth, fertilizes, and supports winter wheat, rye, and fruit trees, while a subsequent cold summer risks reduced yields and drought across regions dependent on seasonal moisture.
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United States
Suits Against the Dead Dismissed in Circuit Court
Three pending suits against bondsmen of Elder F Obenchain were dismissed this morning with costs paid. The actions by Joseph Guthrie as trustee targeted the estates of John M Bliss Samuel Gray and James O Donnell to recover pro rata liability of the deceased bondsmen.
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F. Obenchain
Joseph Guthne
John M. Bliss
Samuel Gray
James O’donnell
Guthrie
Three Drunks Before Judge Smith In County Court
Three men appeared before Judge Smith this morning with smiles as patrol wagon arrivals followed a night in custody. John Irwin timed ten dollars bail, Ed Minneman released on promise to behave, and Earl Andersen also freed after questioning.
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Judge Smith
John Irwin
Ed Minneman
Earl Andersen
Old Bridges of Logansport City of Bridges History
The piece traces Logansport’s nickname the City of Bridges, detailing how bridges spanned the Wabash Erie canal and rivers at Market Broadway North High Linden Sycamore Erie Seventh Twelfth and other streets. It notes an aqueduct at Fifth Street and the canal’s bed as well as movable swing bridges to aid towboats.
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Logansport
Cay
Erie Avenue
Fifth Street
Eel River
City of Bridges
Fifth
Market Streets
Broadway
High Streets
Kel River
Linden Avenue
Sycamore Street
Seventh Streets
Twelfth
Canal
Help for Girls At Glass Factory From Swayzee Letter
Dr J N Hurty received a letter from Swayzee Indiana signed Committee of Citizenz claiming young girls at a local glass factory work ten hours daily and three nights weekly until 9 PM. The letter asks protection as workers are sick from overwork while facing job loss. The note appears authored by workers seeking aid and was referred to factory inspection.
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J. N. Hurty
Style Board of Health
Swayzee
Ind
Committee of Citizenz
Hurty
Factory Iespection Department
Big Four Ends Reduced Fares for Charities
Big Four roads revoke charity fares for clergymen Sisters of Charity Salvation Army charity objects inmates of soldiers homes and guard units while clergy retain privileges. Other lines expected to follow west of Buffalo under New York Central system.
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Sisters of Charity
Salvation Army
Objects of Charity
Ohio National Guard
Ohio Naval Reserves
New York Central
Buffalo
Potter Divorce Granted With Custody To Maud Potter
Maud Potter is granted a divorce from Frank Potter amid allegations of cruel and inhuman treatment and is awarded custody of their child Andrey.
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Maud Potter
Frank Potter
Andrey
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Cass County Pecovle
Delphi
Court House
Ticense
Ladies of Methodist Church
Steel King
Corey
Rock
England
Hui
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Mother
Eel
Miss Purcel
Silas Stonebraker
Thea Silty
Merket
North
High
Big Four
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