Ministers Return from Chicago Laymen’s Missionary Congress
Pastors Rev. J. O. Simon and Rev. J. F. Fraser returned from the Laymen's National Missionary Congress in Chicago's Auditorium. The three day session drew thousands from across the U S with nine foreign delegates. Governor Stubbs of Kansas delivered the principal address. A condolence vote for King Edward VII passed at the meeting. The two pastors will report at a forthcoming banquet here, date to be announced next week due to Rev Joseph Ki Craig’s illness.
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National Missionary Congress
Amuditorium
Chicago
United States
Union
Stubbs
Kansas
Alfred E. Marling
John E. Robinson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward VII
Edward
Simon
Fraser
C. W. Graves
Joseph Ki. Craig
Ninth Street Christian Church
Fans Hope Eight Town Northern Indiana League Forms
William Rickert and Leo Leffert visited Peru and Kokomo to drum up support for a proposed eight town Northern Indiana league. They expect a Monday night promoter meeting at the Murdock hotel to finalize plans. G C Tate arrived seeking a first base job. Groundwork on new facilities to start next week.
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William Rickert
Leo Leffert
Peru
Kokomo
Indiana
Ricketts
Leffert
Murdock Hotel
Rickert
Wall
G. C. Tate
Logansport
Curry Promoted in Vandalia Division Transfer
Charles C. Curry promoted from chief clerk to a similar post under F H Hatch in the Vandalia system. Hatch, formerly in the local post, recommended Curry for the St. Louis division job. Curry will move to St. Louis May 15 to assume new duties. successor locally not yet named.
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Charles C. Curry
Vendatia
F. H. Hatch
St. Louis
Vandalia
Hatch
Curry
Mrs Al Richart Ill at Home on Miami Avenue
Mrs. Al Richart is reported ill at her home on Miami avenue. The brief note records a health concern without additional details or follow up.
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al Richart
Miami Avenue
Editors Tell Their Stories in Pulaski County Clash
Riddick, editor of the Winamac Republican, and Gorrell, editor of the Pulaski County Democrat, clash with Gorrell admitting he took the worse blow. Riddick accuses the Democrat and claims ongoing libel, while Gorrell accuses Riddick of past GOP betrayals. Riddick describes a morning confrontation and vows to protect himself from further abuse.
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Winamac Republican
Republican Siate Committee
Joseph J. Gorrell
Pulaski County
Democrat
Logansport
Mr. Gorrell
Crump
Riddick
Indianapolis
South Bend
Democratic
The
Jim Goodrich
the Democrat
State Committee
The New King and Queen of England
A profile of Prince George later King George V and Queen May Victoria Mary, tracing their early life, naval service, marriage, and public duties. It notes George’s unexpected competence, May’s charitable work, and the couple’s devotion as they prepare to lead the British crown.
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King George
Prince of Wales
England
Prince George
George
Duke of Clarence
May of
Queen Victoria
Prince
Navy
May
Queen May
Prince Eddie
Royal Naval College
Osborn
Isle of Wight
Gordon Highlanders
Mothers Day Reminder Spurs Nationwide Tributes
Tomorrow is Mothers Day with calls to honor mothers by visiting those nearby, writing if far away, or placing white carnations on graves. Local ministers plan messages about mothers and Modern Woodmen urge members to honor their moms with carnations or visits. The piece reflects on busy lives and the common neglect of mothers, urging Logansport residents to pay tribute tomorrow.
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United States
Mother
J. F. Fraser
The
Baptist Church
Woodmen
National Order
Histler
Logansport
First Excursion to Windy City Opens Logansport Travel
Amusement parks in Chicago reopen with many visitors expected from Logansport. Ten Sunday excursions are planned by the Panhandle line, drawing crowds for baseball games and theatre. Officials fear Sunday travel could undercut regular business and ticket scalping remains a concern.
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Chicago
Logansport
Windy City
Forest Park
The
Panhandle
Galveston School Board Faces Building Controversy
Galveston school board members F. H. Thomas C. E. Shaner and W. S. Lines and Township Trustee Lake engage in a dispute over plans for a new school building intended to replace the existing facility.
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F. H. Thomas
C. E. Shaner
W. S. Lines
Galveston School Board
Lake
Peru machinist faces potential eye loss after magnet injury
Oscar Landis of Peru had a steel fragment drawn from his eye by a strong magnet at the focal electric light plant. Doctors report a delicate operation may save little, but the eye may still be blinded.
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Focal Electric Light Plant
Riverside Park Beauty Plan With Cement Walk
Property owners facing Riverside park circulate a petition to vacate the south alley. If approved the alley would be converted to lawn trees and a cement walk from Tenth to Fourteenth streets enhancing park beauty and paving the way for home construction. A large owners' lobby heads to the board of works Tuesday seeking the vacation and improvements.
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Riverside Park
Board of Works
Tenth
Fourteenth Street
Even Farmer Gets Worsted by Mail Order Houses
A critical look at mail order houses argues they cannot beat local retailers on price after freight, advertising, taxes, and stock costs. It asserts retailers offer credit, visible goods, and reputational trust, while catalogues rely on aggressive profits and lack direct customer service.
Cheaper Than Your Home Merchant Destroys Town
A cheaper local merchant undercuts prices but devastates the town's businesses and character. Residents fear harm to shops, jobs, and services as short term savings erode lasting community strength.
209 Graduates in County Grade School Classes
The county’s grade school graduation class will total 209, the largest yet. Miss Ida Masters, 13, daughter of Henry Masters of Washington Township, led with 92 percent. Township graduates include Adams nine, Bethlehem ten, Clinton six, Deer Creek 24, Eel eleven, Harrison 19, Jackson 17, Jefferson two, Miami eleven, Noble twelve, Tipton 21, and Washington 21.
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Ida Masters
Henry Masters
Washington Township
Adams
Bethlehem
Clinton
Deer Creek
Eel
Harrison
Jackson
Jefferson
Miami
Noble
Tipton
Washington
Rice Promises Top Johnston Hotel Makeover
Ernest Rice, Johnston hotel proprietor, signed a lease with Lairy and Mahoney to run the Johnston hotel. He brings extensive hotel experience from Elgin, Sheboygan, and Pontiac and aims to remodel the property, open a standalone restaurant with a first-class caterer, and create one of Logansport's best homelike hotels.
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Rice
Johnston
Ernest Rice
Johnston Hotel
Lairy & Mahoney
Elgin
Sheboygan
Wis
Pontiac
Mich
W. H. Harrison
Logansport
Nelson Theatre Closes Tonight With The Third Degree
The Nelson Theatre ends its season tonight with The Third Degree by Charles Klein starring Marion Kirby. Manager Fred Smyth departs Tuesday for Chicago amid strong offers to manage shows next season.
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Fred Smyth
Chicago
Nelson ‘Theatre
Charles Klein
Lion and the Mouse
Henry B. Harris
Logansport
Marion Kirby
Ralph Kirby
Miss Kirby
Nelson
Fred M. Smyth
Smyth
Wilson Fined After Arrest for Intoxication
Sampson Wilson was fined five dollars and costs by Judge Samuel G. Gifford after an arrest on intoxication charges. He was sentenced to fifteen days in jail.
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Sampson Wilson
Samuel G. Gifford
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Mr. Riddick
Ed Truax
King
Queen OF
Victoria Mary
Royal Palace of
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King of
George V
Galveston School
Oscar Landis
Great Mail Order House
Rige 10
Johnson Hotel
Nelson Theatre
Wilson
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