Grip Miller Arrested Again In Bicycle Theft Case
Fred “Grip” Miller twenty four and Charles Baker seventeen were arrested on charges of stealing a bicycle from James Lynas of 1714 Broadway. They admitted the theft and confessed after police watched Miller claim the bike and Baker hand it to him. Miller, a prior offender, faces possible prison. Baker may be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Lynas
Broadway
Lynas
Keller Pool Room
Morris
Miller
Charles Baker
Baker
Bartender Hero Chokes Rat in Barroom Incident
A bartender employed by John Eckert killed a rat that ran up the proprietor's leg after Eckert attempted to chase it out. The bar tender seized the rodent by the neck through the trousers and choked it to death, prompting a police call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Eckert
Eckert
Businessmen in Broadway Fight Stop Traffic on Noon Break
Real estate brokers J. M. McKinsey and George B. Forgy clashed on Broadway near Fifth Street at noon. The altercation, sparked by a business dispute, ended with a brawl on the pavement until bystander Walter Closson separated them as a streetcar halted and crowds watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M.mckinsey
George B. Forgy
Broadway
Fifth Street
Forgy
McKinsey
George
Walter Closson
Logansport Driving Club Plans Summer Race Meet
The Logansport Driving Club met at J T Tomlinson’s office and elected the same officers. Races are planned for the first or second week of August with the exact date to be set later. George Clevenger joins the board to replace Harry S Elliott who resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport Driving Club
J. T. Tomlinson
Matt Elliott
F. M. Kistler
Charles Spry
George Clevenger
Harrys. Elliott
Funeral for John Smith ex deputy sheriff held in Tipton
The funeral for John Smith ex deputy sheriff was held at 9 am from the family home in Tipton township with Rev. George Crum. The cortege traveled to Clymers for further services at the M E church. About fifty local residents attended and the event was among the largest in the area. Attendees from Loganport included Henry Ulery Warren J Butler Harry Burkit John Wallace J B Stanley Joseph Guthrie Harry Warrick William Johnson Superintendent Thomas Morris and James Keckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Smith
Tipton Township
George Crum
Universalist Church
Clymers
Warren J. Butler
Harry Burkit
John Wallace
J. B. Stanley
Joseph Guthrie
Harry Warrick
William Johnson
Thomas Morris
James Keckner
Parmeter Sues For Divorce After 1903 Marriage
Anna E. Parmeter files for divorce from Asa E. Parmeter Panhandle fireman. Married September 3, 1903, he left March 18. She alleges abuse including slamming, throwing items, breaking mirrors, forcing her to leave with their child, and refusing medicine for a tapeworm. She seeks custody of the child and $500.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Parmeter
Asa E. Parmeter
Panhandle
Walton man released on $100 bond for blind tiger charge
Ben Galloway of Walton was arrested on a bench warrant for conducting a blind tiger and released yesterday on $100 bond. Walton residents say he turned his home into a barroom and kept a steady supply of illegal liquor.
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Ben Galloway
Walton
Galloway
What Became of Parker Cast Production for St Joseph Hospital Benefit
Miss Mary West will stage the four act farce What Became of Parker for the benefit of St Joseph hospital with a cast of city amateurs. Mrs Frank C Murphy director general secured notable locals. production expected in about six weeks. Cast lists Parker, his partner Torrence and others named.
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Mary West
Murphy
Prosecutor Finds Insufficient Evidence in Outrage Case
George Custer reports no charges filed against Matt Hoffman after an alleged February incident involving eleven year old Celia Jann. Simon Dehaven witnessed Hoffman with the girl in his Fifteenth street tailor shop and alerted the father. Hoffman denies wrongdoing stating the girl visited to inquire about her brother's coat.
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George Custer
Celia
John G. Jann
Usher Street
Matt Hoffman
Fifteenth Street
Simon Dehaven
Teilor
Hoffman
Jann
Custer
Richason Injured Again After Railroad Accident
Floyd Richason once of this city, injured in a railroad crash at Danville Illinois, left the hospital briefly before his foot was mashed and he was sent back to care.
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Floyd Richason
Danville
Judge Dykeman Leaves Home To Enjoy Spring Weather
Judge Dykeman, confined all winter, went automobile riding this afternoon with Attorney A G Jenkines. He is feeling much better and will be out of doors more this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Dykeman
A. G. Jenkines
Salvation Army Campaign Set for Logansport April Run
Major and Mrs. William Escott lead a three day Salvation Army drive in Logansport April 2 to 4 with open air demonstrations and services to raise funds, recruit supporters, and clear outstanding debts. Also listed are dog fund apportions by township with Logansport receiving 697.53 and Clay 142.38 among others.
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William Escott
Indiana
Anderson
Fourth and
Broadway
Salvation Army Hall
No. 121
Sixth Street
West Court Room
Escott
Clay
Jefferson
Dog Fund
Adams
Bethlehem
Boone
Clinton
Deer Creek
Eel
Harrison
Jackson
Miami
Noble
Tipton
Washington
Walton
Logansport
Royal Centre
Galveston
Logansport Health Officials Target City Disease and Flies
City health officer lifts scarlet fever quarantine at the Kleny home as two contagious cases remain. Dr Bradfield plans an alleys cleanup and wartime fly campaign, urging residents to cover garbage to avoid fines. State and county officials warn against summer diseases while measles quarantines ease at Dunkirk and Walton patients progress.
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Logansport
Charles Miller
Kleny
Clem Kleny
John Bradfield
City Board of Health
Board of Health
John P. Nicodemus
County Board of Health
Walton
Leese
Sherman Street
Shultztown
Dunkirk
Deluged With Excuses At Local High School
Principal John J. Mitchell reported a flood of notes asking early dismissal from parents of students. Many notes were forgeries and none were honored as fair weather drew students outside, with girls more eager than boys to get fresh air.
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John J. Mitchell
Mitchell
Neighbor Stole Then Returned Driving Horse
Grusenmeyer reports his five year old driving horse missing from the stable last night. The horse was found being used by a neighbor described as half witted who admitted taking it and laughing about it. No charges will be filed after recovery.
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Daily Reporter
The
St. Joseph's Hospital
Electric Light Department
D. D. Fickle
Common Council
Quincy Grusenmeyer
John Grusenmeyer
Buriington Pike
Kokomo Pike
Warren Butler
Grusenmeyer
Cass County Horse Chief Association
Butler
Local travelers return from southern Florida trip
Mrs. Mary Wo and Mrs. A J Murdock with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Mulholland of Fort Wayne have come back from a southern sojourn. They spent considerable time in Jacksonville and other Florida points enjoying mild winter weather and also visited New Orleans before returning home.
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Mary Wo
A. J. Murdock
Emmett Mulholland
Fort Wayne
Jacksonville
Florida
New Orleans
Traction car death leads to $10,000 suit
James P. Booker of Delphi died after being put off a Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley car in a drunken state and wandering onto the track. Squire W. Myers, administrator, filed suit in Cass circuit court seeking $10,000 damages. Booker, 50, survived by a widow and three children.
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Squire W. Myers
James P. Booker
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley
Delphi
Booker
The
Traction Company
Palmist Dismissed After License Request in City
A palmist applied to City Controller Chauncey Custer for permission to operate in the city but left when told a $25 daily license fee would be charged.
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Chauncey Custer
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Fred “Crip” Miller
Mullendore
Mrs. Mullendore
Board of Children’s Guardians
Earl
Fred
May
Lawrence
Marie
Ray
Arthur
Stone
King
Hero
J. M. McKinsey
Bond
Chanticler
Chanticleer
Smith
Quack
Parker
ST. Joseph’s Hospital
Frank C. Murphy
St. Joseph Hospital
Fred Parker
Joseph McCarthy
William Torrence
William Quirk
Jeremiah Growler
Busincsi
MANA
Bernard Burke George Molique Ee
Otto
Vivian
John Simons
Mildred Green
Natasha Marie Floyd Hebe Worthy
Growler
Marie Earley
Cora
Parker's
Fred Hammontree
Richason
Judge Dykeman
Salvation Army
Major
Mrs
Captain Anderson
Army
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