Bell OO Seeks to Consolidate Toll Firms in Logansport
Bell Telephone seeks to consolidate with Home Telephone by transferring toll operations to the Home exchange and abandoning its own office after meeting at the Barnett hotel in Logansport. The talks yielded no firm agreement and another meeting will be held. Independent managers from multiple cities attended, with delegates elected for the state convention in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Bell Company
Home Exchange
Barnett
Indianapolis
Walter Uhl
J. W. Scott
Warsaw
Lew Lions
North Manchester
A. Lindermuth
Richmond
S. Kann
Fort Wayne
Dr. R. F. Blount
Wabash
W. O. Taylor
Andrews
George F. Bingham
Charles Norton
John Yarling
Peru
E. N. Popp
George T. Fox
J. Burgman
L. B. Morris
Lafontaine
A. A. Adams
Columbia City
H. N. Hannaburn
Plymouth
W. L. Shotts
Wilson Roose
Elkhart
R. C. Cutting
Lafayette
Theo. Thorward
South Bend
T. F. Ruhland
H. H. Gates
J. E May
J. W. McMiller
H. A. Barnhart
Rochester
H. H. Hitte
J. B. Nicholson
F. H. Rowe
Ossion
F. M. Shurmeyer
Deestur
Claude R. Shoops
Nappanees
Harry S. Inkes
Ligonier
Leroy E. Riddel
Syracuse
L. M. Neher
L. Taylor
Angola
Spark Ignites Fireworks Plant in Craniteville Tragedy
A spark from a hammer set off a blast at the Consolidated Fireworks finishing room in Craniteville S L. One man Arnold Raff aged 30 was killed instantly his head torn from the body. Henry Paul a boy was badly burned along with Helen Decker 17 and Margaret Koski 19 who are thought unable to recover. Seven others were burned and the monetary loss was small.
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Consolidated Fireworks Company
Craniteville
S. L
Henry Paul
Arnold Raff
Paul
Helen Decker
Margaret Koski
River Eel Floods Yard Areas After Heavy Rains
The Eel river rose four feet due to heavy rains east of town. Water nears the Third street bridge, threatening several yards with overflow. Logs and driftwood move downstream as the river nearly matches its height from last winter.
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Third Street
Fruit Trees Bloom Across City Amid Fragrant Spring
Many fruit trees are in full bloom across the city. An apricot tree on the North Side is loaded with blossoms, filling the neighborhood with fragrance. A severe frost could ruin the crop.
Woman contracts diphtheria over two decades old clothing
An Ohio woman is said to have contracted diphtheria from clothing twenty years old. Anyone who wears clothing that old is apt to have most anything.
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Ohio
Queer Notions on Taxes Exemption and Enforcement Examined
County Treasurer Matthew Maroney outlines common tax myths and explains exemption limits for widows and soldiers, clarifying poll and road taxes. He emphasizes the law requires payment for delinquent taxes and that courts enforce collection, not reduce charges.
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Matthew Maroney
High School German Play Set for April 8 at School
The German class will present a play titled Luhnerin Monday evening April 8 at the school. Eight pupils form the cast: Misses Ella Englebrecht Florence Patrick Grace Kerin George Elliott Clyde Gish Fren Green Russell Brown and Rudolph McDermot. Only German will be spoken.
Teddy Bear Party at Hazel Lee Home
Last evening at 1807 High Street Miss Hazel Lee hosted a themed gathering for girls only. Attendees wore short dresses and each brought a doll or a teddy bear, with boys barred from the event.
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Hazel Lee
High Street
Where Is Ubero Billy Owen Believed To Hide
A Logansport report states John C Nelson and Quincy A Myers obtained a $1,000 judgment against Owen in circuit court. A. G. Jenkines, who may know Owen’s whereabouts, jokes he could be hiding in the West Side sewer alongside other grafters.
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Billy Owen
John C. Nelson
Quincy A. Myers
Billy
Nelson & Myers
Owen
A. G. Jenkines
Jenkines
Logansport
West Side
Jones Divorce Granted for Cruel and Inhuman Treatment
Nellie M. Jones obtained a circuit court decree granting divorce from Albert H. Jones. The divorce cites cruel and inhuman treatment as the grounds.
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Nellie M. Jones
Circuit Court
Albert H. Jones
Change of Venue in Jordan vs Logansport Case
Dr. M. A. Jordan wins a change of venue in the case against the City of Logansport. If the injunction matter goes to final hearing, a judge other than Judge Claybaugh will preside. Edward L. Leonard sues A. B. Maple in circuit court seeking judgment on an account.
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M. A. Jordan
Logansport
Jordan
Claybaugh
Edward L. Leonard
A. B. Maple
Newsboy’s Plight at Panhandle Station
A Panhandle station newsboy Ben Johnson watched papers torn from his arms by a wind and drift along the tracks for two squares. Travelers collected enough money to pay for the papers and Johnson bought new copies, then returned for more.
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Panhandle
Ben Johnson
Johnson
Child scalded as boiling water overturned in Alexandria
The three year old daughter of H. Williamson of Alexandria was finally scalded when boiling water was overturned, causing injuries likely requiring medical care.
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H. 4. Williamson
Alexandria
Mathews to Spend Easter With Parents in Westport
Mr and Mrs Stanley Mathews will spend Easter with the former s parents at Westport Indiana.
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Stanley Mathews
Westport, Ind
Barnes Seeks Fisher Property to Expand Flat Project
John F E Barnes is pursuing the old Fisher home adjoining the Market Street site to double his flats. He offers Mrs Fisher 5000 and a place to live for life, aiming to cover the entire space the old houses occupied with a new building. Work on the adjacent lot has already begun.
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John FE. Barnes
Market Street
Fifth and
Sixth Streets
Fisher
Barnes
Old Christian Church
Population Change in Logansport from 1900 to 1906
Census figures show Logansport’s population at 17 932, up from 16 204 in 1900. The six year growth totals 1 728 people.
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United States Census Bureau
Logansport
Uncle Sam
Comet Rumor Terrifies Negro Settlements Across Indian Territory
Reports from Fort Gibson and along the Arkansas River say negro communities fear a approaching comet. Many have quit work and disrupted religious gatherings, believing the world may end.
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Indian Territory
Fort Gibson
Arkansas River
Claude Hite Visits City on Business
Claude Hite of Fort Wayne is in the city on business.
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Claude Hite
Ft. Wayne
Cass County Circuit Court Adjourns After Busy January Term
The Cass County circuit court adjourned its January term with many cases disposed. Prosecutor George A. Custer dismissed several indictments and affidavits, including against Alice Parker, William Hawkins, Robert Vinegar, Albert Voght, John Morgason, and Charles Vandyne. The April term opens Monday at nine o'clock and runs into June with civil cases and potential new phases in the West Side sewer dispute. Vandyne and McDonald are in Michigan City prison.
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Cass Cdrcourt
Indianapolis
Larry
Billy
Jacks
West Side
George A. Custer
Alice Parker
William Hawkins
Robert Vinegar
Albert Voght
George Trill
John Morgason
Charles Vandyne
Vandyne
McDonald
Michigan City
Passengers Walked After Air Pipe Breaks On Wabash Car
Car number 301 on the Wabash Valley line broke an air pipe near the Country club house at about 5 pm. Five passengers including R. N. Malay and Ray Pittinger from this city walked to the city. The car was repaired and reached the station around 8 pm.
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Wabash Valley
Country Club House
R. N. Malay
Ray Pittinger
Gas Explosion Wounds Printer in Greenfield Bijou
Injured man identified as Eft Gillingham, formerly a city printer, sustained a broken left arm and cuts from a gas explosion at the Bijou theater in Greenfield Indiana last Monday evening.
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Greenfield
Ind
Eft Gillingham
Resurrection Sermon Draws Large Crowd Tonight at Corner of Broadway
Evangelist Seoville delivers an emphatic sermon on the death and resurrection of Christ. A big meeting will be held at Broadway and Fourth tonight despite threatening weather, with 21 conversions reported and plans for weekend services.
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Evangelist
Broadway
Jesus
Paul
Davie
Peter
Jerusalem
Christ
Seoville
Fourth
Spurgeon
Moody and
Sankey
Lord Jesus
Rink
Walter W. Foskett Admitted to Bar in Cass Circuit Court
Walter W. Foskett of this city, a law student at Indiana University, was admitted to the bar of the Cass Circuit Court this morning.
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Walter W. Foskett
Cass ¢Ircuit Court
Foskett
Indiana University
Jannon Causes Logan Defeat in Local Grid Iron Clash
Logan suffered a 4 to 0 defeat as Jannon maneuvered the game with strong defense and smart plays. Logansport failed to capitalize on drives despite several promising advances and the home team looks to bounce back tonight with Anderson expected to star.
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Anderson
Marion Defeats Logansport 5 to 4 In Close Game
Bannon stymies Logansport as Higgins and Hart press early. Marion edges Logansport 5 to 4 with Harkins scoring at the end and Anderson to play tonight.
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PW. L. Pet. Anderson Ee
Marion Cho Bes
Logansport
Kokomo
Bannon
Marion
Bobby Hart
Higgins
Logan
Ada Mansfield
Hart
Bobby
Harkins
Logans
Anderson
Jeeteg Oy
Manfield
Taskhing Os
Lewis
Sutherland
Bush
One Joker Caught In City False Alarm
Loren Hathaway thirteen of Barron Street was brought to police headquarters and admitted turning in afalse alarm at the box near Uhis mill several nights ago. He played about the pole and opened the box not knowing it would summon the fire department. He knew nothing of other false alarms and was arraigned in court late this afternoon.
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Loren Hathaway
Uhi’s Mill
Barron Street
Tragedy in Montgomery Store Promenade
In Montgomery Alabama the engineer William West of the Louisville and Nashville railroad fatally shot Fugmee Frazer during a crowded Easter shopping hour. West, wanting to escape after the killing, killed himself moments later as a crowd looked on. The incident followed an accusation that West stole Frazer’s diamond ring.
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William West
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Montgomery
Ala
Fugmee
Frazer
West
Fisherman Charles Clark Drowned in Wabash River
The body of Charles Clark, a fisherman, was found in the Wabash River six miles below River ton near bricklight. He was reported missing after drowning on March 16, and the discovery was the coroner's first information on the case.
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Charles Clark
Wabash River
Bricklight
Riverton
Clark
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Bell
Home Co
City
Home Telephone
Barnett Hotel
Maroney
Indiana
Ubero Billy Owen
al Jenkines
Knows
Dr. Jordan
Nellie Jones
Old Fisher Home
Earth's End
George Custer
Scoville
Dr. Seoville
Bible
Jannon
Mansfield
Canyerol
Ball
Sou
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