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Newspaper

Logansport Daily Reporter

Location

Logansport, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1907

Page

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Commissioners Roast Over Graham Appointment Case

The court heard Mullendore’s appeal from police court as George Graham testified he saw Mullendore at 5 50 a m in the saloon with a bartender and helper who claimed they were there before 7 a m The defense argued they were not present until after 7 a m and cited a motto cleanliness is next to godliness while attorneys and jurors laughed during the proceedings.

George Graham Kelley George Mullendere Circuit Court Mulendore Iere Graham Mullendore Mullendere Dunn Hotel

School Children Enrolled Down In Eel Township

Enumerators report 400 children of school age in Eel township this year, down from 418 last year. Harry Boffman attributes the drop to boys working at Western Motor Works on the West Side who should be in school. Frank Noel notes the eastern part has the same figure as last year. City enumerators have not yet finished their work.

Eel Township Harry Boffman West Side Western Motor Works Frank Noel

Woodmen of America Plans Marion Log Rolling Meet

Executives announce a state meeting of the Modern Woodmen of America in Marion on July 4 with a contract secured for the events. Fifty-two camps expected to attend the log rolling and prize drills offering 1900 in prizes. St Joseph team to provide exhibition drills and Tipton gathering drew 20000 last year. Logansport is listed among hosts.

Woodmen of America Marion St. Joseph Tipton Logansport

Farmer Bereman Sets Fire Then Refuses to Descend

Henry Bearman of Howard county attacked his wife locking her in a second floor room and set multiple fires. She escaped by jumping twenty feet, sustained burns, and helped extinguish the blaze. Bearman fled to a thirty foot windmill and refused to come down until officers overpowered him. he is to be taken to an asylum.

Daniel Coate Chevalsted Joo Meir Ree Gelso Jackson Cleasons

April Fire Runs Reported With Losses At $1200

Chief Livingston's April fire report shows fourteen runs two false alarms and total losses of 1200. Largest losses occurred at the Murdock hotel and the Schaefer home on the North Side.

Livingston Murdock Hotel Schaefer

Bishop White Addresses Pupils on Character

Bishop White, in the city for an Episcopal meeting, spoke to high school pupils this morning about developing a good character. His talk was described as very interesting.

Bishop White

Girtons Prepare Visit to Canton

Mr and Mrs Charles Girton departed today for a visit to Canton Ohio Notes indicate a domestic trip with no further details provided.

Charles Girton Canton

Michigan City Episcopalians Convene Semiannual Meeting

The first semi annual meeting of the Michigan City diocese opens with about seventy five pastors in attendance at Trinity Church. Bishop John Haven White presides as clergy and laity gather for mission work and closer relations among pastors with sermons and papers on religious education and mission methods.

Michigan City the Episcopal Church Eee Dev Mission A John Haven White Trinity Episcopal Church J. H. McKenzie Howe Military School Lima Ind Woman's Auxiliary White C. S. Champlin C. Taylor S. D. Hanna

Watts Promoted to Indianapolis Terminal and Vincennes Divisions

F. H. Watts of this city engineers maintenance of way for the Vandalia, has been promoted to the same post on the Indianapolis Terminal and Vincennes divisions. His assistant W. L. Ekin will succeed him here. Watts leaves behind many friends in this city.

F. H. Watts Vandalia Indianapolis Terminal Vincennes W. L. Ekin Mr. Watts

City schools dismiss for circus parade at 10:30

All city schools will dismiss tomorrow morning at 10 30 for the circus parade. Afternoon classes will meet as usual.

Toggery Shop Big Suit Sale Friday

The Toggery Shop offers $14.98 suits this Friday with savings of $10 and $12.50 on selected styles. Shop to save on all suits in stock this limited sale day.

Indianapolis Raid Seizes Two Wagon Loads of Liquor

Indianapolis police raided several illicit sites described as blir tigers and captured two wagon loads of liquor amid ongoing crackdown on illegal alcohol.

Indianapolis Blir Tigers

Street Fight Over Biddle Street Line Expansion

Property owners on Biddle Street oppose Lafeyete and Logansport Traction Co moving tracks through the middle of the narrow thirty foot street. They ask the county to dedicate land or require the company to buy strips on each side for a safe roadway. Notices order the company to stop work pending an amicable settlement.

Biddle Street Lafeyele and Logansport Traction Company The Traction Company Bic

Belasco Objects To New Theatrical Deal

David Belasco denounces the Klaw Erlanger Schubert pact saying it degrades drama and that he will not accept syndicate control He will stage productions in halls and churches and refuse syndicate dictates on his business affairs.

David Belasco Kinepins Klaw & Erlanger Schuberts Dowling

Trustees Meet At Northern Indiana Hospital

A trustees meeting of the Northern Indiana Hospital was held yesterday afternoon at Longcliff with Dr. McCrea of Kentland, Mr. Barnhart of Rochester, and Mr. Slick of Mishasraka in attendance.

Northern Indiana Hospital Longcliff McCrea Kentland Barnhart Rochester Slick Mishasraka

Circus Marriage Ties Hagenbeek-Walace Stars

Chester Rol and Miss Lydia Lally two circus performers with the Hagenbeek Wal lace troupe wed yesterday in a Ma location. The couple, part of the traveling act, were married as the show prepared to perform here tomorrow.

Chester Rol Lydia Lally Hagenbeek-Wallace Circus

Millionaire Seeks Indiana Bride for Exposition Trip

Col J H Worth of Joplin Missouri, a fifty year old mine owner and widow widower hunter, seeks a wife from Indiana. He recalls a past match with Blanche St Claire and favors a educated, gentle wife who will join him on the Jamestown Exposition journey and share his wealth. He rejects actresses and stresses kindness over harsh dominion.

Col. Worth Manitou Springs Colorado Joplin Indiana

Man Survives Epileptic Fit After Falls Near Corner Fence

A man named Alban suffered an epileptic attack while returning home from town. He fell and struck his head on an iron fence at Humphrey and Montgomery streets, was aided by linemen and bystanders, and was taken to Cole Street home. Dr. O'Leary treated his nonfatal injuries.

Alban Humphrey Montgomery Cole Street O'Leary

Rev Perry Reed Returns From Delphi Visit

Reverend Perry Reed of Market Street was reported to have returned home after a visit to Delphi.

Perry Reed Market Street Delphi

Trick signs pledge to keep Logansport factory through 1910

Trick agrees not to remove his Logansport factory before April 1 1910. Merchants guaranteed 450 to secure his stay as fifty girls are employed with plans to hire more. Burgman and Syfert are the district distributors amid rising business and nationwide agent recruitment.

Trick Logansport Burgman and Syfert

Special Sermons Series Promoted by Baptist Church

Rev A A Main warring selects weekly sermons titled The Sermons of the Times to be delivered Sunday evenings. The first sermon The Time to Choose will be preached next Sunday night.

A. A. Mainwaring The Baptist Church the Times

Will Italians Go Debate Evening Session

The High School Debating Society gathers in Library Hall at 7 30 tonight to discuss whether Italians should be excluded from the United States. The event frames a provocative policy question reflecting the era's nativist concerns.

High School Library Hall United States

Court News divorce suit and multiple civil actions filed

Isabelle Smith sues Joseph Smith for divorce. J. T. Elliott & Co. sue Charles Smith and Robert Hillis over a grocery bill. City Attorney Funk appeals to the supreme court against appraisers appointment by Judge Larry for West Side sew? &F assessment. Minnie Wandrie granted permission to sell property without husband consent while he remains in an asylum.

Isabelle Smith Joseph Smith J. T. Elliott & Co Charles Smith Robert Hillis Funk Supreme Court Larry West Side Sew&f Minnie Wandrie Husband

Mysterious disappearance rocks Onward residents

Sunday Mrs. Etta Snyder and her husband Dr. Snyder vanished after she left a note saying she was gone. The couple failed to return, sparking a search and concern among Onward residents.

Etta Snyder Onward Dr. Snyder

Miss Nellie Thorton in Kokomo Yesterday

Miss Nellie Thorton of Kokomo was seen in the city yesterday.

Nellie Thorton Kokomo

New Policeman Appointed Today and Salary Increases

George Craham becomes police captain and wears the uniform this morning. Officers receive a ten percent pay raise to 66 dollars per inch for patrolmen and 82.50 for the captain, starting today. Joseph Kroeger takes over as night desk sergeant, Thomason moves to day shift, and Vincent Skelton returns to night duty. Three vacancies remain with Hugh Gorman appointed. two posts unsettled amid potential applicant interest. Sunday saloon enforcement tightens as Graham plans stricter oversight.

George Craham Board of Police Commissioners Acd Police Cartain Joseph Kroeger Tom Miller Thomason Trick Vincent Skelton Hugh Gorman J. T. Elliott & Co Gorman Graham

Gas leak endangers Kearney family in Broadway home

Johanna Kearney and her daughters Mary and Genevieve were nearly killed by natural gas filling their house at 118 Ninth Street after gas company workers left two jets on. Firemen rescued the mother and Genevieve from upper windows while Mary remained unconscious until awake at last.

Genevieve Kearney Mary

Fire damages Keys residence from defective flue blaze

Fire department responded around 2 pm to 1505 Broadway for a roof fire caused by a defective flue. Fire and water caused major damage with an estimated loss of 360 to 500 dollars.

Broadway Keys

Repair of Spear Street Hill Between Tenth and Eleventh

City workmen repair Spear street hill between Tenth and Eleventh streets. The segment had been in a bad condition for some time.

Spear Street Tenth Eleeynth Streets

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Tor Sodom and Gomorrah Muilendore Cushman Farmer Henry Bearman Galveston Howard County Line Elmer Cleason Kokomo Tribune Episcopalians IN Convention Hazen White Belasco NO Exposition Gansport Col J. H. Worth Merchant Committee Court News Force Joe Kroeger Mary Kearney Johanna No. 118 Ninth Street
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