Becker Re-elected State Secretary in Indiana Knights of Columbus
Charles J. Becker of Logansport was re-elected state secretary at the eighth annual Indiana council Knights of Columbus convention in Terre Haute. The meeting reported rapid membership growth and Gary selected as 1910 convention city. New officers named include State Deputy Duffin and State Warden Reagan. Mobile national delegates were chosen.
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Charles J. Becker
Indiana Council of Knights of Columbus
Terre Haute
Becker
Knights of Columbus
Gary
Indiana
Mobile
Daniel Reagan
William Fox
Indianapolis
John G. Ewing
Porto Rico
Notre Dame
Charles R. Duffin
William P. Breen
Fort Wayne
Return of sixteen year old Caldwell ends two travels
A picture and description of Junior Caldwell appeared in the St. Louis Times as plans circulated to locate him across the state and western cities. He returned home Monday morning after two adventures and is unlikely to travel again unless it is on the cushions.
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St. Louis Times
Junior Caldwell
J. W. Caldwell
St. Louis
Caldwell
Local Girls Ready for Delta Theta Tau Convention
A group of local high school girls are set to attend the Delta Theta Tau state convention in Elwood during the first week of June. The program is strong and the local chapter expects substantial representation. A large dance will highlight the week's events with several local boys likely to attend.
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Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Elwood
Will of Cornelius Spohn filed for probate
The will of Cornelius Spohn of Washington township was filed for probate yesterday. He leaves all property to his wife with the remainder to pass to the children if she remarries.
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Cornelius Spohn
Washington Township
Freight wreck in Panhandle yard near Wabash crossing
A Panhandle yard engine collided with a cut of freight cars in the local yards near the Wabash crossing, derailing two cars. The wreck crew was dispatched to clear the track.
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Panhandle
Wabash Crossing
Gifford and Clark Wed at St Joseph Michigan
Mrs Ella Gifford of Nineteenth street and A J Clark of Clarkston Illinois were married April 28 at St Joseph Michigan. They now reside in Clarkston.
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Ella Gifford
Nineteenth Street
A. J. Clark
Clarkston, IL
St. Joseph, Mich
Clarkston
Lonerliff Board of Trustees Holds Routine Meeting
The Lonerliff board of trustees met yesterday and transacted only routine business, with no major decisions reported.
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Board of Trustees of
Lonerliff
Brother and sister clash over water in street dispute
Emil Wenzel, living with his sister Mrs. Minnie Wandrei on Erie avenue, was arrested for trespass after she dashed a bucket of water in his face during a dispute over beer and room in her home. He was released on promise to vacate Wandrei’s residence.
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Emil Wenzel
Minnie Wandrei
Wenzel
Jedge
Erie Avenue
Market
Fifth Streets
Local Retail Clerks Organize Union chapter
A meeting of city clerks led to the formation of a Retail Clerks union chapter at the Trades Assembly hall. The group seeks benefits through the union including five dollars weekly sick benefits and death benefits ranging from one hundred to five hundred dollars. A full city turnout is planned for May 20 to obtain the charter.
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Trades Assembly Hall
Retail Clerks’ Union
International Order
Walton Team 13 Set for Saturday Meet
Local boys prepare for a high school track clash with the Walton team at Spencer Park. The meet decides Cass and Howard counties’ championship and may send entrants to the Indiana Athletic Association state meet in Lafayette on May 22. Walton hopes to uphold Cass County honor with nine runners in the state meet.
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Spencer Park
Walton
Waltonites
Cass
Howard Counties
Kokomo Ovays
Riverside Park
Indiana Athletic Association
Lafayette
Cass County
Pierce's Trial Demanded for Early Court Action
Prosecutor George A. Custer announced that next term Judge John S. Larry should set the trials of Charles Pierce William Slagel and Joseph E. Milburn for the circuit court. Pierce is sought for charges regarding a circus night robbery and shooting Patrolman Kroeger, with Milburn to face a homicide case and Slagel to be tried on forgery. Milburn's trial is expected to span several days. the others may conclude in a day.
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George A. Custer
John S. Larry
Charles Pierce
William Slagel
Joseph E. Milburn
Pierce
Joseph Kroeger
Cass County
Slagel
Milburn
Vincent Hermann
Royal Centre visitors and upcoming baseball opener
G A Eggleston from Little Rock visits relatives in Royal Centre. Panhandle Detective Sanders and Rev Ayes family members call. Mrs. Marsh of Champaign visits with Dr Kistler family. Local outings at Bass Lake and Logansport ice haul planned. Reserves host Kewanna in Friday season opener at Reserves Park. game set for 3 PM.
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Ayes
Vera Jones
Dana, Ind
Arthur Marsh
Champaign
Ill
Dr. Kistler
Jim Beckley
Logansport
George Smith
Reserves Park
Kewanna
Gugle
Ijamsville
Ind
Sam Fisher
Star City
Will Beckley
Maurice Kistler
Compromise Reaches Settlement in Low Saxon Core y Case
In circuit court this morning Saxon settled for 100 dollars of a 328 dollar claim after advancing money to Corey. Attorneys Larry and Mahoney represent Charles E. Baker who sues William Baker and Arthur St. Clair for 125 dollars on a note. The petit jury was excused until further notice.
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Low Saxon
Corey
Saxon
Charles E. Baker
Larry & Mahoney
William Baker
Arthur St. Clair
Petit Jury
Discussion on Children Stories in Pittsburg Meeting
An animated session of the Playground Association of America in Pittsburg on May 12 debated the neglect of American historical tales for fairy stories. Speakers included Miss Sadie American and educators Miss Tmalie Hofer Allen Burns Miss Alice N Parker and Miss Edna V Fisher.
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Pittsburg
Playground Association of America
Miss Sadie
Tmalie Hofer
Pestalozzi-Froebel Kindergaten Training School
Chicago
Allen T. Burns
Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy
Alice N. Parker
Allegheny
Fire destroys belt factory. owner suspects arson
S. W. Trick, whose belt factory burned Monday night, suspects incendiaries. He says an intruder attempted to enter his residence while he was at the mill, but fled after being scared by his barking dog.
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S. W. Trick
Temperance Group Denounces Tribune Over Editorial Attack
Henry F. Whitmyer of the Anti Saloon League denounces the Tribune for alleged bias against temperance interests. He accuses the paper of trying to dictate policy and backing Mayor McKee’s defeat, pledging an independent paper if Cass County temperance backs a new outlet.
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the Tribune
C. O. Fenton
Fenton
Mayor McKee
Cass County
Logansport
McKee
Local Players Try Out for Northern Indiana League Team
Local ball players flocked to Kokomo for tryouts as the Northern Indiana league team seeks a berth this season. Leo Smith, a top local pitcher turned third baseman, competes with seven others for the Kokomo infield spot. John Corriden says Keokuk’s season begun April 4 with local players excelling. Hubert Clarke remains with Keokuk while Charles Carroll was released.
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Ern
Leo Smith
Kokomo
Smith
John Corriden
Keokuk
Hubert Clarke
Charles Carroll
Circular over life crosses seen in Logansport firm message
An eastern firm distributing in Logansport prints a lengthy circular on its letterhead. It quotes the Bible and criticizes life’s double binds describing how status, religion, wealth, politics, and affection are viewed differently in every situation. It notes contrasts from youth to old age and reinforces social judgments.
Another Plea for Street Signs in Logansport
A passerby laments missing street signs at Market Fifth Erie avenue and urges Logansport to pass an appropriation for signs. The letter argues signs would aid navigation, cost little, and faces no local opposition, though an injunction would be unlikely.
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Logansport
Common Council
Couple I Divorce Suit Alleges Cruelty and Infidelity
Absalon Grauel files for divorce from Emma Grauel alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and unfaithfulness. John Wilson named as correspondent. Grauel says his wife tried to kill him on several occasions.
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Absalon Grauel
Emma Grauel
John Wilson
Corres
Ladies Auxiliary Institute to Meet in June
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Farmers Institute will hold a one day institute this June in this city. Principal topics include bread baking and sewing.
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Farmers’ Institute Association
Tattler 10 Beut Sor Will Be A Great Book
The Tattler staff announces the high school annual will be released in about two weeks. It will be the third annual issue with most copy in printers hands and class pictures included. Graduates’ photos and history will be featured. the athletic department will be strong as students participate in many sports. No commencement number will be issued to boost Tattler sales.
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Tattler
Red and Black
230 Loss in Schools Reported by County Superintendent
Superintendent W. H. Haas reports a drop of 220 pupils in the county school enumeration for the year, according to the state superintendent of public instruction.
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State Superintendent of Public Instruction
W. H. Haas
Foster mother seeks insurance money in Beulah Cox case
Mrs. Mary A. Cox of Wabash moves to recover the life insurance on her daughter Beulah Cox. The murder of Beulah by Mrs. Mary A. Wright yielded a five year sentence for Wright at Bismarck. Cox argues Wright’s motive was insurance and questions arise over adoption and rightful heirs amid possible fees.
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Wright Heid
Mary A. Cox
Wabash
Miss Beulah Cox
Mary A. Wright
Logansport
North Dakota
Bismark
Wright
Cox
Women’s Baseball Stars to Play Local Team at Spencer Park
The Al P. Gibbs' ladies' baseball club of St Louis, touring in the $10 000 Pullman Olympic, will meet the M. and F. team at Spencer Park next Sunday. Star pitcher May St Leon leads the lineup with reputations as among the world’s best. Local manager Carl Warnke has prepared the park as fans expect a strong turnout after two weeks of postponed games.
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Spencer Park
al P. Gibbs
Ladies’ Baseball Club
St. Louis
May St. Leon
Carl Warnke
Park Diamonds
Business Men's Meeting in Loganport Sets Agenda
The Logansport Business Men's Association will discuss saloon ordinance amendments stricter adherence to Credit Exchange rules and a proposal to ban newspapers running diamond ring contests. Merchants will consider tightening conduct and advertising schemes at the upcoming session.
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Logansport Busines Men’s Association
Credit Exchange
Catfish Run At Fel River Below Uhl’s Dam
About three hundred catfish have been caught below Uhl’s dam in the Fel River in recent days. The bite has been good and the river bank is crowded with anglers.
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Uhl's Dam
Fel
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