Tragic Lafayette murder-suicide over alleged love for 11 year old
John Vaughn, 36, seized Lizzie Strubel in front of her home, stabbed her twelve times, then wounded himself in a gulley. The father arrived as Vaughn awaited arrest, and Vaughn confessed he loved the girl and could not live without her. The girl died. Vaughn survived after attempting suicide.
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Lizzie Strubel
John Vaughn
Vaughn
Flecing
Strubel
Vaghn
Postoffice Team Defeats Owls 13 to 2 in Openers
The Spencer Park morning game saw the postoffice baseball team beat the Logansport Owls 13 to 2 before a large crowd. Batteries were Simons and Parsh Ensfield and Myers for the Owls with Alder and Musselman for the Postoffice. Rose umpired. The postoffice club aims for city championships and hopes to challenge White Sox or Schlitz teams early.
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Postoffice
Logansport Owls
Spencer Park
Gity
White Sox
Schlitz
Owls
Simons
Parsh
Ensfield
Myers
Alder
Musselman
Post Office
Rose
Cubs Beat North Side Stars 13 to 5 In Sunday Game
Logansport Cubs defeated the North Side Stars 13 to 5 on Sunday afternoon. Harry Cashdollar pitched 17 strikeouts and allowed only one walk as Cubs challenge players aged 14 to 18. lineup listed with Cashdollar, Fettig, Schrock, and others.
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Logansport Cubs
North Side Stars
Diamonds
Harry Cashdollar
Cubs
E. Cashdollar
Hezel
Montgomery
Feld
Rotherme
Moomey
Shortston
Carpenter
Fettig
Schrock
Eateh
H. Cashdollar
Pattengale
Harvey
Paulette
Claud
Clark
Kile
Clarey
Dickerson
Cook
Davis
Shepher
Red Socks Defeat Nine teenth Street Howlers 12 to 3
The Red Socks won decisively against the Nine teenth Street Howlers on Saturday afternoon. The Socks dominated play and issued a challenge to any city team under fifteen years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nineteenth Street Howlers
Dandelion Day Sparks City Debate in Logansport
A Loganport debate centers on a proposed Dandelion Day proclaimed by Mayor McKee to uproot dandelions. Proponents call the flowers pretty and a lawn asset while opponents argue it limits personal freedom and harms those in hardship who rely on greens, with the mayor noting no compulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
McKee
Jamestown Exposition Stamps On Sale This Morning
New Jamestown exposition stamps arrived yesterday and went on sale today in one and two cent denominations with five cent stamps to be issued later. Exposition stamps will be sold until November 20 and require a special request to obtain. The one cent features Captain John Smith with Pocahontas. the two cent shows Jamestown settlers with tobacco and maize and the inscription Founding of Jamestown 1607.
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John Smith
Pocahontas
Powatan
Smith
Jamestown
Ottes Defeat Springdale Of Indianapolis 4 to 0
The Ottes beat Springdale by 4 to 0 in a strong showing yesterday afternoon. Simons starred behind the plate, with Corriden and Evans solid at short and third. A large crowd attended, and the Ottes expect to play outside the city next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottes
Springdale
Indianapolis
Simons
Corriden
Evans
Walter Wellman Plans Barking Dog Stunt With Airship
Walter Wellman intends to take dogs aboard his airship, aiming to produce a humorous bark. The stunt reflects his aviation plans and publicity style for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Wellman
Trades Assembly Reports Busy Session and Labor Day Plan
The Trades Assembly discussed the Indianapolis Machinists case with property seized to cover an injunction cost and formed a committee to raise funds. A Labor Memorial Day committee was appointed to arrange observances, and rules on reporting employers moved to enforce compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Assembly
Labor Hall
Indianapolis Central Labor Union
Anderson
Federal
Machinists’ Union of
Indianapolis
Pope Motor Car Company
Assembly
C. W. Kleckner
D. Loftus
T. H. Rhodey
C. P. Smith
N. Costenborder
C. Halstead
International Union of Flour and Cereal Mill
James Quirk Milling Company
Montgomery
C. Demerly
Fornoffs Orchestra to Play Remington Reception
Fornoffs full orchestra will perform in Remington on May 9 for a large reception hosted by Miss Florence Hawkins. The event is billed as one of the citys largest gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fornoff
Remington
Florence Hawkins
Fishermen Debates Monster Bass Tales at Lake Maxinkuckee
Local anglers Ike Oppenheimer Jim Foley and John Helland claim a monster bass was seen at Lake Maxinkuckee. Skeptical grover Ceveland calls the stories dubious and asks for a candid opinion after reading their accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike Oppenheimer
Jim Foley
John Helland
Big John
Isaak Walton
Missouri
Lake Maxinkuckee
John Holland
Grover Ceveland
United States
Grover
Fishing Tales Supposedly Fell Short of Truth Says Grover Cleveland
In a May 4 letter from Princeton a reply to John mocks fishing stories as unbelievable yet insists the fraternity often believes every tale. Grover Cleveland signs off with a playful rebuke about the limitless nature of fishing lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Grover
Princeton
Fishing Brotherhood
Grover Cleveland
Picture Day at Van Dalia Shops Event Miss Hagenbuck Sings
A shop meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday at the Vanderlia shops. M. H. Krauss will speak and Miss Cora Hagenbuck will sing during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vandalia
M. H. Krauss
Cora Hagenbuck
City Sees Three Day Delay in West Side Sewer Assessments
Alleging the board of works kept the West Side sewer assessment roll in a vault for three days after filing, Charlotte Dill and Olfie R Downham sue in circuit court through attorney D C Arthur. They seek appraisers to determine the benefits received by their properties and urge consideration of late appeals despite deadlines. Albert Allen ordered to pay his wife $25 in a divorce suit tied to the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Works
West Side
Charlotte Dill
Olfie R. Downham
D. C. Arthur
Circuit Court
Arthur
Order Directs Albert J Allen to Pay $25 in Case Involving Minnie Allen
The circuit order requires Albert J Allen, plaintiff in the suit against Flor di Cree, to pay the court $25 for the use of his wife Minnie B Allen to cover costs in defending the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit
Art Today
Albert J Alen
Flor Dicree
Minnie B. Allen
New Trial Motions Filed Over Pendings Sentences
Harry Whippie sentenced to two to fourteen years asks for a new trial. An amended motion for new trial has been filed by George Mullencore.
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Harry Whippie
George Mullencore
Springfield Tragedy Claims William N Stevens
William N Stevens brother of Dr Stevens and Mrs Sales, died by his own hand at his Springfield home. Dr B Stevens and Mrs Sales went to attend the funeral. If health was the cause of the deed, the deceased is survived by a widow and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William N. Stevens
Stevens
Sales
Springfield
B. €. Stevens
Ian M'Laren Dead Writer Tan McLaren Dies in Iowa
Dr. John Watson known as Tan McLaren author of Bonnie ichar Brash died this morning at Mt Pleasant Iowa from blood poisoning due to tonsillitis. He was one of the best writers of the age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Watson
Tan McLaren
Bonnie Ichar Brash
Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Stolen $30 in Gold Case In Dunkirk
Bertha Morgan white of Dunkirk and a black man Saul Johnson are charged with stealing $30 from Patt Laporti an Italian. The two were brought to Judge Hanawalt after Laporti identified a counterfeit marked coin exchanged for liquor. The incident is said to have occurred last night with four other colored men as witnesses.
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Bertha Morgan
Dunkirk
Heppe
Hanawalt
Saul Johnson
Patt Laporti
Laporti
Morgan
Johnson
Narrow escape on Wabash bridge tops frightful afternoon
Unknown youth racing along the Wabash bridge avoided a plunge as the last Panhandle train thundered by. A horse fell before a speeding freight but was saved when crossing switchman John Wagner flagged the engine at Eighteenth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash River
Turnig
John Wagner
Ewitchman
Eighteenth Street
Panhandle
Ed Parmeter
Wagner
Eighth Grade Triumph at St Josephs School Game
The eighth grade team defeated the sixth grade 10 to 0 at St Josephs. Pitcher Tony Pfaff of the sixth grade starred in the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph’s School
Little Tony Pfaff
Bebee Bound Over After Affidavit in Peace Case
Lillian Collins filed an affidavit against Dan Bebee for surety of the peace. Bebee was arraigned before Judge Reid this morning and bound over to the circuit court. He could not give bond and was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Collins
Dan Bebee
Reid
Bend
Mayor contracts vaudeville for convention entertainment
Mayor McKee has hired Tom Hardie manager of the Crystal theater to entertain visitors at the annual convention to be held in the city on June 18 and 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Tom Hardie
Crystal Theater
Convention 10 Be Big Affair in Logansport
The Women’s International Label league holds its national convention in Logansport from June 4 to 7. Delegates from the United States Mexico and Canada arrive with credentials from Beaumont Texas Portland Oregon Colorado Springs and two Canadian provinces. Anna Fitzgerald and Anna B Field lead the event with openings at Stetiner hall and a reception.
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Women’s International Label League
Logansport
Chicago
Beaumont
Tex
Portland
Gre
Colorado Springs
Rev. Bigler
Mayor McKee
Anna B. Fields
O. P. Smith
Stettiner Hall
Indiana
Muncie
Immigrants Pass Through Ellis Island in Large Numbers
Through Ellis Island New York on Saturday afternoon 5 355 aliens passed and thousands more wait on vessels in the harbor as inspectors register and assess each entrant. Immigrants from nearly every European nation arrive, with vivid garb and varied tongues adding color to the bustling scene. Italians credit stories of prosperity in America and report villages in southern Italy nearly deserted by emigration.
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Ellis Island
New York
Europe
America
Italy
Mrs McNary Honored As Monument Association Leader
Mrs. J. T. McNary of this city was elected first vice president of the association formed to erect a state house monument to Dale Owen a founder of the New Harmony movement.
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J. T. McNary
State House
Dale Owen
New Harmony Movement
West Side Stars Top East End Maroons 10 9 in Baseball
The West Side Stars defeated the East End Maroons 10 to 9 at the Maroons' diamond in a tight baseball game. The win keeps the Stars in the pennant chase while the Maroons drop a close one on their home field.
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West Side Stars
East End Maroons
Maroons
Jamestown Exposition Nearing Completion as Crowds Await
Finishing touches for the Jamestown exposition arrive as the expected crowds begin to stream in. Organizers anticipate a busy opening with vendors, exhibits, and events showcasing regional progress.
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Lafayette
Guiley
Dandelion
Jamestown Exposition
Eligze
Fisherman
Albert Allen
Hie Pivorce
Dr. Stevens
Mrs. Sales
Ian M’laren
Patz Laporti
Wabash Bridge
Bebee
United
Staes
Mexico
Canada
Elaborete Entertainment
Mrs. Mc Nary
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