Judge Smith Wins Hearts With Humane Juvenile Docket
Judge Smith follows a Lindsey like approach to runaways and young offenders. Instead of jail, youths sit with him to explain home, plans, and aims. He helps them return home or find work, often securing placements in the city. Multiple cases show his reform minded style and town expulsion for vagrants.
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Judge Smith
Lindsey
Pittsburg
James P. Howe
Indianapolis
Thomason
John Probst
Charles Carson
Frank Leach
Kokomo
Martin Ryan
Heart Failure Strikes Father of Local Family
Mr Williams aged man of 1413 George Street suffered a heart attack at Wabash station while awaiting a train for an excursion to Pauville Tit. Dr Little was called and the patient was removed to his home where he is recovering. The doctor attributed the attack to the trip excitement.
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Williams
A. Williams
George. Street
Wabash Station
Pauville
Tit
Not in wreck Shriners train backs away from disaster
A fast Southern Pacific train carrying Shriners and families from Los Angeles toward the east derailed near Santa Barbara but Charles Spry and Harry Chapman of this city, who had attended the Shriners convention, were not on the ill fated train. They had planned to stay weeks and visit friends before returning home via Seattle Vancouver and home.
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Shriners
Southern Pacific
Los Angeles
Santa Barbara
Charles Spry
Harry Chapman
Ilis City
Seat, Wash
Vancouver
St Jo Catholic Attendance At Fort Wayne Event
About two hundred members of the St. Jo Catholic church attended a function at Fort Wayne yesterday and returned with the band. Delegates stayed for and attended the business session held this afternoon.
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St. Joseph'’s Church
Fort Wayne
St. Jo
First Girl Deputy Takes Recorder Post
Miss Maude Fawcett greeted visitors in the county recorder's office as she succeeded W. O. Feider as deputy recorder. Feider moved to Velsey's office after leaving the position.
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Miss Maude Fawcett
Citizens Meeting Tonight on Indiana Flora Changes
Citizens' club will meet at Library Hall tonight to view a talk on Changes in the Flora of Indiana by Dr Hessler. The meeting aims to discuss native plant life and conservation, inviting interested residents to attend.
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Citizens’ Club
Libary Hall
Indana
Hessler
Logansport man strikes rich in Alberta coal vein
H. L. Carew, a former Logansport resident now in Higgins Alberta, reports a seven foot vein of bituminous coal on his farm. He has been offered a fortune for the holdings and seeks old Logansport friends willing to invest and move west to share in the potential profits.
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H. L. Carew
Logansport
North Dakota
Higgins
Alberta
Canada
Hogansport
Carew
West
Italian Man Loses Leg in Junction Train Accident
Angelo Swezie, an Italian, was found with a severed leg and a crushed foot after a northbound freight train passed Peoria junction. He was rushed to St. Joseph's Hospital in Walf & Tucker's ambulance and remains unable to explain how the injuries occurred. locals expect aid from Italian residents.
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Angelo Swezie
Peoria
Swezie
Walf & Tucker
Kenneth
Schlitz Team Defeated by White Sox in Season Opener
The Schlitz team lost 10 to 4 to the local White Sox yesterday. The White Sox lineup featured Cowder and Petrie as the battery. This was the Sox first game of the season and their victory sparked elation.
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Schlitz
White Sox
Post Office
Sox
Cowder and Petrie
Walther League Convention Draws Massive Turnout
The Semi annual Walther League convention drew 600 visitors to the city with delegates from Laporte Marion Richart Anderson Hammond Crown Point Hobart and others. 300 delegates arrived on a special Wabash train from Fort Wayne and 150 from Huntington Peru and Wabash.
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Walther League
Elks’ Band
Laporte
Marion
Rikhart
Anderson
Hammond
Crown
Point
Hobart
Wabash
Ft. Wayne
Huntington
Peru
Stuehm
Stettiner Hall
League
A. C. Fossel
Defiance
Strodel
Morehart
Tax Assessments Show City Gain This Year
City assessment sheets show a gain this year with a total value of FH549,015 and taxable valuation at 3,908,215 while improvements are 2,640,800. Last year’s total reached 6,307,040 but after mortgage exemptions of 296,775 were paid off the remaining amount was 6,010,265, marking an increase of 241,975 over the prior year.
Schools Abandoned in Jackson Township
Two schools in Jackson township will be abandoned this fall due to low attendance. Sawtown district No. 2 and Sevensot district No. 5 will close. Pupils will attend nearby schools next term. Trustees seek two teachers as vacancies remain.
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Jackson Township
Sawtown
O. M. Shirley
O. M. Miller
Galveston
Vint” Place
Georgia S. Flood
Terre Tante
Ottos Lose In Sharpsville Then Shut Out Spires
The Ottos opened with a 4 to 0 defeat at Sharpsville Indiana on Saturday with Michelle pitching for the visitors. Sunday at Spencer park they defeated the South Bend Spires 5 to 0 as Johnny Evans hit four two base hits and Carroll drove in runs. A large crowd attended both games.
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Ottos
Sharpsville
Ind
Michelle
Woods
South Bend Spires
Spencer Park
Carroll
Johnny Evans
Forger Fools Trade Palace Customer
A man in a modern cap tried to cash a twenty five dollar check at Western Motor Works Saturday night. George Seybold sent a clerk to the bank. the suspect left the store, fled up Wall street, emerged at Snider and Archer's, where Seybold confronted him and he bolted. Police were alerted with no trace found.
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Trade Palace
Western Motor Works
George Seybold
Motor Works
Wall Street
Snider & Archer’s
Seybold
Market Street
Kirbys Triumph Over Wet Side Tirers 6 2
Kirbys defeated the Wet Side Tirers yesterday afternoon on the West Side diamonds. The game stood at 6 to 2 with Kirbys delivering a solid performance and edging ahead in the late innings.
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Tirers
The
Kirbys
West Side Diamonds
Entertainer M. W. Cunningham to Perform at Local Baptist Church
Cumberland Md humorist M. W. Cunningham will appear at the Baptist church this evening. He is noted for expressive power and a fine voice. A graduate of the King's School of Oratory in Pittsburgh Pa.
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M. W. Cunningham
Cumberland
Baptist Church
King’s School of Oratory
Pittsburg
Twelve Cars Jumped Track Near Sand Creek
Twelve freight cars derailed yesterday afternoon on the Van Oalia railroad near Sand Creek south of the city after a flange on a wagon wheel broke. The derailed train blocked the main line for hours but no injuries were reported. local wreck crew under Conductor Zink and Engineer Law responded.
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Sand Creek
Vanoalia
Zink
Law
Canadian man forces salute as mob drags flag through town
After calling the U S flag disgraceful a Canadian named Pegg was assaulted by a crowd in Sinbury Pennsylvania. They nailed the flag to a pole and ordered him to carry it toward Northumberland. Pegg, shielded by officials first, was later forced to salute on bended knee amid applause and threats to honor the flag.
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George J. Pegg
Sinbury
United States
Lam
Northumberland
Pegg
To Tour Southwest
Harry Jamison and wife of 1505 spear street depart tomorrow for El Paso Texas. They will travel onward to New Mexico then Los Angeles and plan to return home via Ogden Salt Lake City and Denver.
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Harry Jamison
Spear Street
el Paso
Texas
O'd Mexico
Los Angeles
Oxyden
Salt Lake City
Denver
Doctor Baker Named To State Optometry Board
Dr. Arthur Baker traveled to India this morning to assume his duties on the state board of Optometry after a recent appointment by Governor Hanly. He is expected to return Tuesday.
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Arthur Baker
Indiana
State Board of Optometry
Hanly
Fire destroys home of Jonathan Fisher at Young America
A Saturday afternoon blaze in Young America destroyed the home of Jonathan Fisher due to clothes placed near a stove. Fire crews reported the origin near the stove area and the structure was a total loss.
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Jonathan Fisher
Young America
Tin Star Men Play Sneak Act In Marion Saloon Raids
Two men posing as detectives visited saloons to gather liquor-law evidence for Marion police. Fifteen affidavits were filed against saloonkeepers, including two against several bartenders. Italian innkeeper in Dunkirk pleaded guilty and was fined. Trials for others set for the afternoon.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Marion
James L. Fort
David Scott
Harry Black
William White
White
Steve Lyons
Pete Titus
Titus
James McGaughey
Aleth DeWese
Martin Bligh
Salvator D. Genoa
Marion Tin Star
Bligh
Air Brake Inspector Killed in Panhandle Yards
Louis R. Philips, 23, an air brake inspector, was struck and killed by shunted freight cars in the Panhandle yards near the freight house. He died about an hour after being taken to the hospital. a brakeman narrowly escaped. Services set from 1229 Erie avenue with Knights of Pythias to conduct burial in Galveston.
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Louis R. Philips
Panhandle
Philipy
Grim Reaper
Wall & Tucker
Bunker Hill Lodge of
Knights of Pythias
Erie Avenue
Galveston
K. of P’s
Old Timers to Meet at Cass County Historical Society
Cass County Historical Society will hold its first public meeting at the library hall on Friday May 17. Speakers have been engaged and the program includes old time songs by the Grand Army Glee Club. Attendees may share reminiscences and new members can join by sending name and $1 to B. F. Sharts at the State Bank.
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Cass County Historical Society
Grand Army Glee Club
Jist
B. F. Sharts
State Bank
Will of Dr. Daniel Overholser Bequeaths Life Interest to Widow
Probate in circuit court admits the will of Dr. Daniel Overholser appointing wife Mrs. Overholser as life holder of his real estate with division among children after death. A double share is provided if a child loses an eye limb or suffers disability. Also, Catherine Jackson sues Charles Burket for unpaid board and the case is dismissed for lack of appearance. An inquest into P. Nichols sanity is set for tomorrow in Judge Hanawalt's court with alienists Drs. Gilbert Ballard and Nicodemus assisting.
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Daniel, Overholser
Lee
Catherine Jackson
Charles Burket
Squire Reid
Burker
Hanawalt
P. Nichols
Henry Taylor
Drs. Gilbert
Ballard
Nicodemus
Fireman Injured On duty in Panhandle incident
Robert Crockett, a Panhandle fireman, was injured at work today on his engine. While checking coal at Bradford he was struck on the ear by a large coal chunk, suffered a deep gash, and was knocked down but remained aboard No. 22 until relieved at the next station.
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Panhandle
Robert, Crockett
Bradford
Marion
Hen That Crows. Doctor’s Alarm Hen At Market Street Home
Dr J W Ballard keeps a pet hen on Market Street that crows like a rooster each morning. The bird’s crowing awakens him and is as faithful as an alarm clock, its crow indistinguishable from a rooster’s.
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J. W. Ballard
Market Street
Dollar Wheat Touches Dollar Mark as Trade Sizzles
Chicago May 13 Wheat futures for September and December both briefly hit the dollar a bushel amid active trading. In Detroit a dramatic blaze consumed the City of Cleveland, a large passenger steamer, with reported losses but unclear exact figures.
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Chicago
of Trade Today
Detroit
Cleveland
YMCA Class Portrait Night At The Club
The senior YMCA class will have a group picture taken tonight. Members are urged to attend as the class grows and shows proficiency in athletic work.
T. P. A. Convention Planned for Anderson Trip
Local T P A members plan to attend the state convention in Anderson on May 17 and 18. Post F members depart the Panhandle at 1 10 p m Friday. Last year the state convention was held here.
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Anderson
Panhandle
Humorist Cunningham Delights High School Students
M. W. Cunningham entertained high school students this morning with a half hour of recitations and wit. The students responded with evident appreciation.
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M. W. Cunningham
Yerkes Mizner Divorce Suit Filed Amid Reconciliation Talk
Mrs. Yerkes Mizner filed for divorce while reconciliation discussions were ongoing around June 1. The action names her as plaintiff and cites irreconcilable differences as the basis for the suit.
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Citizens’ Meeting
Logansporters
St. Joseph's Hospital
Hee - Hee
Attorney General's Office
Catherine Ellenberger
Ana Goldman
Cntral
Milwaukee
Goldman
Catherine Eillenberger
Entertainment Tonight
Lewin Wreck
Insulied Is
Baker
Parm
TIN Star Men
BOARD
Daniel L. Overholser
Bob Crockett
Dr. Ballard
Hig
Chicago Board of Trade Today
Will
T. P. A. Convention
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