Ten Plagues of Modern Society Sermon Sparks Debate
Evangelist Seoville denounces divorce intemperance yellow journalism and dances as modern plagues at the rink sermon. He cites divorce statistics, liquor harms, saloon counts, and the influence of yellow journalism while criticizing women’s leisure and dance halls. Harvey Porter injured in Wabash saloon fight.
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Evangelist Seoville
Rink
United States
Roosevelt
Scoville
Chicago
Omaha
Charles Donaldson
Seoville
Salvation Army
Egypt
Yellow Journal
St. Louis Globe
Annals of the American Academy
McCash
Harvey Porter
Wabash
Jurors Chosen For April Term Amid Farmwork Conflicts
Jurors for the April term of court were drawn as farmers widely engaged in planting and plowing. Petit jurors include Warren Butler and Amos Helvie among others, with grand jurors listed as Simon Grant and Charles Kaufman.
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Enyart
Warren Butler
Eel Township
William Grislay
Clinton
W. A. Wells
Clay
William Brandt
Harrison
Richard Bradfield
Washington
Lemuel Brown
Miami
Amos Helvie Tipton
Longcliffe Receives Two Inmates From Lake County
Two insane male patients from Lake county were transported to the asylum at Longcliff this afternoon.
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Lake County
Longcliff
Creditors Get the Small End
Fifty creditors who held claims in the Rodefer estate received about 300 dollars as their total payout. Minnie Burk obtained a divorce today. Mary A. Vance filed for divorce from John Vance, alleging desertion, beating, and failure to provide. they wed September 26, 1905, and he left August 21, 1906.
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Minnie Burk
Mary Vance
Mike Fansler
J. H. Rodefer
Rodefer
Mary A. Vance
John Vance
Dulin
Mary
Minnie Burk Granted Divorce and Custody
Minnie M. Burk was granted a divorce from Fred Burk this morning. She receives custody of two children while he must pay six dollars per month for their support.
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Minnie M. Burk
Fred Burk
Judge Claybaugh to Rule Tomorrow in Injunction Case
Judge Claybaugh will travel to the city tomorrow to deliver his decision in the injunction case that was tried several days ago.
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Claybaugh
John Harvey Sues Reese Swaf ford for 36 on account
John Harvey files a lawsuit against Reese Swaf ford seeking 36 dollars on account. The action requests payment of the stated balance and any court costs.
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John Harvey
Reese Swafford
Dorrin Wins Judgment Overlandland Case
Dewitt Dorrin sued George Myers of Adams township over a 1965 pasture sub let. The court awarded Dorrin ten dollars plus three dollars and ninety five cents in costs.
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Dewitt Dorrin
George Myers
Adams Township
Orrin
Myers
Biddle Home Proposed as Home for Cass County Historical Society
The Cass County Historical Society seeks a permanent home to store and exhibit relics. The proposed site is the former Judge Biddle residence on Biddle Island, praised for central location and historic significance. Members expect rapid growth and ongoing donations from across the county.
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Biddle
Cass County Historical Societies
Logansport
Cass County
Judge Biddle
Set Day for Spring Cleaning in Logansport Hopeful
A call urges Logansport to set a civic spring cleaning day. Citizens are asked to dedicate a period to rake, shovel, and clear yards alleys and debris. Mayor McKee is urged to issue a proclamation to mobilize households for a spick and span city by week’s end.
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Mckee
Best Astor Opens Tomorrow at Watts Plant
The Trick belt factory returns to operation in the Watts building on Sixth Street tomorrow. After relocating from Third Street, the plant secured $450 nine months rent and will expand to 125 workers, with output expected to double as floor space increases. Workers are to return by early next week, with plans to manufacture belts, bags, and possibly other items.
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Watts
Sixth Street
Trick
Third Street
Watts Building
Burgman
Assessors Urged to Target Corporate Property Underassessment
St John C Wingate, estate tax commissioner, visited Logansport to address city and county assessors. He urged aggressive review of concealed property, noting corporations are often under assessed, citing a one million five hundred thousand dollar firm at only three hundred thousand valuation. He urged duty to pursue big and small property holders alike.
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John C. Wingate
North Court
Wingate
Logansport
Lunacy Commission Opens as Thaw Jury adjourned
New York March 27 Justice Fitz gerald excused the Thaw jury until Monday awaiting the lunacy commission report. The commission began sitting today and will continue its inquiry into Thaw's mental condition.
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New York
Fitzgerald
Wealthy American dies of heart disease in Japan on wedding trip
James Henry Smith one of America’s wealthiest capitalists died of heart disease in Japan during a wedding trip. The death ends a prominent business life and follows a planned marriage trip.
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James Henry Smith
America
Japan
Kornman Burned in Elkhart Fire
Printing house blaze in Elkhart destroys Mennonite publishing plant. John Kornman a local printer rushed into the flames to rescue a girl and was badly burned. Details on injuries and cause are unavailable as reports remain meager.
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John Kornman
Logansport
Elkhart
Kornman
Ghost Box Alarms Spark Repeated False Calls
Last night just after 11, a call from box 41 at North Sixth and Hanna streets led responders to nothing. The ghost box has issued false alarms monthly, prompting police and fire crews to investigate before making future runs.
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North Sixth
Hanna Streets
Wagon axle breaks delaying street traffic at Third and Market
A wagon hauling rails for the traction line broke its back axle this afternoon at the corner of Third and Market streets. Street car traffic was delayed briefly while the axle was cleared and the wagon moved.
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Third
Market Streets
Kokomo Edges Logansport in Polio Championship Game
Kokomo defeats Logansport 7 to 6 in a close polio championship match. An accidental goal gave Kokomo the lead as 1,200 fans watched. Logan was hampered by Carrigan’s illness with Ball filling in at halfback.
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Logan
Kokomo
Logansport
Carrigan
Ball
Anderson Beats Marion 8-4 In One-Sided Clash
At Marion last night Anderson avenged a prior defeat by trouncing Marion 8 to 4. The home team offered little resistance as its goalkeepers failed to stop the visitors and the offense secured the lead early.
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Marion
Anderson
Golden Chain circle organized in King's Daughters lodge
A new circle named the Golden Chain was organized yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ira Simmons home by Mrs. Frank Wall for the lodge of King's Daughters and Sons. Members include Mesdames Howard Richardson Reiriden Wilson Bender Costello Simmons Low Morrow Oram May Allen Wickersham Colver with officers Leader Mrs. Mary Bender vice leader Mrs. J W Howard secretary Mary May corresponding secretary Miss Morrow treasurer Mrs Colver.
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Lodge of
King’s Daughters and Sons
Ira Simmons
Frank Wall
Golden Chain Circle
Mesdames Howard
Richardson
Reiriden
Wilson
Bender
Costello
Simmons
Low
Morrow
Oram
May
Allen
Wickersham
Colver
Mary Bender
J. W. Howard
Mary May
Miss Morrow
Alice Stewart Arrested for Intoxication Again
Alice Stewart was picked up yesterday, jailed on intoxication charges after returning to the city from Market Street between Fourth and Fifth streets. She was later sent out of the city again today by patrol wagon.
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Alice Stewart
Alice
Market Street
Fourth
Fifth Streets
Rails to Run From City Limits to Burlington Avenue
Weather permitting, grading on the new traction line will be finished between the city limits and Burlington avenue this week. Steel laying will begin the first of next week as ties and rails have been distributed on Bur-
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Burlington Avenue
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