Remonstrants Protests Over West Side Sewer Assessment
The Board of Public Works heard hundreds of remonstrators from the North and West Sides protesting the West Side sewer assessment. Property owners argued the city should cover only pro rata costs, noting past practices and questioning benefits to their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
West Side
Charles Ringleben
John Mulcahy
Allen Lewis
East End
Fast End
Theodore F. Minneman
Wheatland
West Broadway
Brown Street
Elmer Ubl
Uhl
Thomas B. Reeder
Whi. Desens
North
North Sixth Street
Sycamore Street
Compromise settles Elliott insurance claim in Peru court
In Peru Indiana the circuit court approves a settlement with the Indiana Travelers Accident Association paying Florence Elliott as guardian for Eddie C Elliott six hundred dollars releasing all further obligations. Eddie C Elliott had a policy granting twenty five dollars weekly after injury. two months later he fell from a buggy causing paralysis and guardian moved to obtain payments. The insurer denied benefits on technical grounds and guardianship proceedings followed. Attorneys from Peru also argued Macy versus Miami county and Lehman Lehmitt over a courthouse contract and alleged influence. A divorce suit by Eliza L Rencer against Sylvester T Reacer cites drinking and separation since 1906. James Reid sues Lillie Key for quiet title. Port Simon Engine and Thresher Co dismisses action against Henry Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Elliott
Eddie C. Elliott
Indiana Travelers’ Accident Association
Travelers’ Accident Association
Elliott
Peru
Clarkson W. Macy
Miami County
Lehman & Lehmitt
Macy
Court House
J. E. Gibson
Gibson
Eliza L. Rencer
Sylvester T. Reacer
John B. Smyth
Martinsville
Cassatt May Resign As Pennsylvan ia Railroad President
Circumstantial reports say Alexander J. Cassatt plans to resign the presidency of the Pennsylvania railroad amid revelations in the railroad coal investigation. He reportedly told close friends before Europe trip that subordinates deceived him by false management facts. He may stay until the inquiry ends to avoid retiring under fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander J. Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Europe
Cassatt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mr. Cassatt
Woman Arrested for Profanity and Domestic Fury
A woman, Ida Farmer, faced a judge after a drunken quarrel with her husband on Sixth Street. She cursed loudly, caused police to blush, and was fined one cent plus costs with sentence suspended for good behavior. Her husband Grover Farmer also appeared drunk, sought a warrant, then cursed in the street and began an eleven day jail term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Farmer
Sixth Street
Hubby
Court
Third Street
Farmer
Smith
Grover Farmer
Tom Anderson
Mrs. Weber to join husband in Indianapolis then St Louis
Mrs Edna Rannells Weber has left after a four week stay with Mr and Mrs W S Richardson of North Street and will meet her husband in Indianapolis for a short visit before returning to St Louis. Harry Daggett landed a four pound bass the largest caught this year at Maxinkuckee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Rannells Weber
W. S. Richardson
North Street
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Harry Daggett
Long Drouth Ends as RainRefreshes Parks and Fields
The drought ended today as heavy rain revived parched parks and fields across the city and county. Oats and young wheat suffered, with dusty Riverside Park and roadside grass showing early signs of recovery, while residents note a dry winter with little snow. Weather forecasts remain unsettled.
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Riverside Park
Nto
Church for sale in Logansport West Side
The Logansport Evangelical church at Wheatland avenue and Brown street is for sale. A For Sale sign hangs on the front door. Pastor Rev. Geist leads a 65-member congregation. Until sale, services continue in the current building and quarters will be found in a more central location.
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Logansport
Wheatland Avenue
Brown Street
Geist
Lawman’s warning on real estate assessor eligibility
The piece notes a statewide dispute over who may serve as county assessor. It cites that only property owners and householders may hold the post, with a Peru candidate withdrawing after confirmation from the attorney general that nonowners are ineligible. The author mocks nonowners seeking the job and urges those without property to seek the town pump.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Peru
Indianapolis
Theampaign Committee
Miller
One Thousand Initiated In M W A Ceremony
Henry W. Peters foreman of the Reporter composing room from Logansport travels to Indianapolis for the initiatory ceremonies of the Logansport Modern Woodmen of America. A Jumbo Class of one thousand candidates will be initiated into the order this afternoon and night in a major Indiana event with representatives from across the state and visiting officers from other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Peters
Logansport Modern Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
Indiana
Indiana Cities Face Combined Debt Totals
The total indebtedness of all Indiana cities is 11,352,706.07 dollars, with Logansport owing 374,733 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Logansport
Fireman Bitten by Dog on West Side Bridge
Fireman Frank Baker of the West Side engine house was severely bitten by Sam Andersons dog yesterday. The dog, after being struck from a river bridge, was killed when Baker treated its broken leg. Baker had the hand wound deauterized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Baker
West Side
Sam Anderson
Anderson
Baker
Ultimatum Issued Over Logansport Lafayette Franchise
Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction through its counsel delivered an ultimatum to grant or refuse the Logansport Lafayette franchise by June first. James Murdock of Lafayette leads the project while other directors oppose it citing cost. A special council meeting may report amendments favorable or lead to the line vanishing amid outside influences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdock
Lafayette
Old Murdock
Barrett
Logansport-Lafayette
Very Pretty Romance Blends Wedding with Recovery Tale
Thomas B. K. Gemmill and Emma Puls wed May 15 in Davenport Iowa and visit Logansport as part of their honeymoon. Gemmill was inj ured in a December 18 1904 rail crash near Davenport while Puls, then a nurse, cared for him, and they now plan to return to Anderson Indiana where he works for Indiana Union Traction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas BK. Gemmill
Logansport
Davenport
Iowa
Elizabeth Gemmill
Tenth Street
Gemmill
Emma Puls
Puls
Thomas Gemmill
Anderson
Ind
Indiana Union Traction Company
O'Connor Divorce Alleges Threats and Cruelty in Nobles Township
Flora D O'Connor files in circuit court for divorce from Thomas F O'Connor alleging repeated cruelties including night outbursts, failure to light fires, keeping a revolver, threats to kill, and denial of support. She seeks restoration of maiden name and child custody. couple lived five months from August 1904 to January 1905 in Noble township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora D. O'Connor
Thomas F. O'Connor
Charles E. Hale
Althouh i
Noble Township
State Education Commission Begins Study on School Taxation and Salaries
The Indiana state educational commission appointed by Governor Hanly held its first meeting to choose topics for future discussions. Goals include comparing teachers salaries with other states, funding for normal schools, school taxation, county superintendent elections, and making schools more representative. Members listed include Moore of Marion, Slack of Franklin, E Moore of Connersville, Riteney of Lebanon, Webb of Attica, Lewis of Wabash, and Slimp of Washington. The panel was created following resolutions from the state teachers association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Educational Commission
Hanly
Indiana
B. F. Moore
Marion
L. Ert Slack
Franklin
Connersville
Riteney
Lebanon
Edgar Webb
Attica
John E. Lewis
Wabash
Thomas D. Slimp
Washington
State Teachers’ Association
Surgeon Bevan to Operate on Local Patient Tomorrow
Prof A D Bevan of Chicago University will arrive tomorrow and at 9 30 am perform surgery at St Josephs hospital on Terrence A McGovern to correct long standing left limb difficulty. The knee joint is TB affected and limb saving will be attempted. If unsuccessful, amputation above the knee may follow. Bevan is a renowned specialist who once treated Marshall Field Jr after a gunshot wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Bevan
Chicago University
St. Joseph's Hospital
Terrence A. McGovern
McGovern
Prof. Bevan
Marshall Field
Chicago
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Side
ED Elliott
Travelers’ Accident CO
Peru Court House
James Reid
Circuit Court
John B. Smith
Lillie Key
Port Simon
Aud Thresher Company
Circuit
Henry Maxwell
Rim
Long Drouth
America
James Murdock
Gilad
Fort Wayne and
Thomas Gemmil
Fora O'Connor
Educational Commission
Bevan
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