Blue Laws Clash Over Sunday Openings In Logansport
Police fear a retaliatory move as the city debates enforcing blue laws that shutter saloons on Sunday while allowing soda fountains, confectioneries, cigar shops and news stands to stay open. Saloonkeepers, who close at 11 pm Saturdays, question the fairness and consider requesting a uniform Sunday closure. authorities report no official order yet.
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Logansport
Kokomo
Longfellow
Board of Police Commissioners
Home to Die After Jail Release in Larceny Case
John Brogan, released from Howard county jail on larceny charges, is described as a consumption victim with life nearing its end. He uses a false name to protect relatives believed to be prominent and wealthy, refuses to disclose his home, and says he went from Kokomo to Peru to find a friend who could provide funds to continue his journey.
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John Brogan
Howard County
Brogan
Peru
Kokomo
Paralyzed Indiana official in critical condition
The Hon. Joseph Cunningham of Bunker Hill former assembly representative and Indiana Swine Breeders' president was stricken with paralysis Tuesday night and is in critical condition with slight hope of recovery. His right side is affected and he lives two and one half miles east of Bunker Hill.
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Joseph Cunningham
Bunker Hill
General Assembly
Indiana Swine Breeders’ Association
State Board of Agriculture
Bunker Hall
High School Lectures On Greece Engage West Side Pupils
Prof Henderson of the high school hosted several eighth grade delegations from West Side schools this week. His illustrated lectures titled Ancient and Modern Greece were delivered in the history room of the high school building.
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Henderson
West Side
Greece
Schools Close Next Thursday For Memorial Day Week
Public schools announce final week activities with dismissal May 31 at noon and a one week vacation. Memorial Day on May 30 shortens the term. a Vandalia excursion to Maxinkuckee is planned for Friday June 1 with 8 a.m. departure and 5:45 p.m. return. Graduation on June 5 at the opera house features Prof. E B Bryan as speaker and diplomas by Superintendent Douglass.
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Vandalia Railroad Company
Maxinkuckee
Vandalia Staton
Culver
Officers Held At Bay In Fish And Game Incident
Alec King resisted arrest on the Eel river near Johnstown by drawing a shotgun on Deputy Wardens Federson and James. After a struggle he was captured, taken to Bloomfield and fined 37.50. Deputy Stetson, near Peru, tricked George Henderson into admitting a quail offense. Henderson was fined 38.15.
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Alec King
Federson
James
Eel River
Johnstown
King
Bloomfield
Stetson
Peru
George Henderson
Henderson
Advertising Manager Named for Golden Rule
C. M. Parent of Pittsburg Kansas has accepted the role of advertising manager of the Golden Rule, succeeding E. C. Beecham who resigned. Parent brings broad experience in dry goods and department store advertising and is expected to boost the department’s success.
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C. M. Parent
Pittsburg
Kansas
The
Golden Rule
E. C. Beecham
Parent
Julian Case In Court Again In Fight Over City Police Board
The supreme court ordered the city and board of metropolitan police commissioners to appear within thirty days and file an answer in the case of Jesse Julian ex rel against the police board. City Attorney Punk and the board face potential reversal if they fail to brief. Steve Boyer backs the board, pledging continued effort to block Julian's reinstatement.
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Enyart
Supreme Court
Punke
Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Jesse Julian
Police Board
Punk
Circuit Court
Julian
Steve Boyer
Jennée Gregg Appointed Administrator in Nettie Roberts Estate
Jennée Gregg was appointed administrator in the circuit court this morning to manage the estate of Nettie Roberts, deceased. The action formalizes authority over assets and duties for probate proceedings.
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Jennée Gregg
Nettie Roberts
Thomas vs Morgan case dismissed in circuit court
The case of Frank H. Thomas against Pauline Morgan, pending in the circuit court, was dismissed this morning at the plaintiff's costs.
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Frank H. Thomas
Pauline Morgan
Plaintiff
Tudor Hall Commencement Address by Indiana University President
Invitations are issued for Tudor Hall Indianapolis commencement exercises to be held at Tabernacle Church on Wednesday evening, June 6, 1906. William Lowe Bryan PhD president of Indiana University will deliver the address. The class includes Esther Louise Armstrong Grace Beatrice Banfield Helen Matthews Barbour Ethel Bartholomew Eva Maria Deisel Mary Emma Flanner Helen Horton Kurtz Elizabeth May Lowe Elizabeth Rose Little Marie Morris Melissa Jeffras Myers Esther Juliana Paul Dorothy Richardson Jessie Georgia Wolff.
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Tudor Hall
Indianapolis
Tabernacle Church
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Esther Louise Armstrong
Grace Beatrice Banfield
Helen Matthews Barbour
Ethel Bartholomew
Eva Maria Deisel
Mary Emma Flanner
Helen Horton Kurtz
Elizabeth May Lowe
Elizabeth Rose Little
Marie Morris
Melissa Jeffras Myers
Esther Juliana Paul
Dorothy Richardson
Jessie Georgia Wolff
Shakespeare in Modern Life lecture at Purdue
Mrs Emma Mont Mc Rae of the Purdue English department spoke to 100 club women at Wabash on Shakespeare in modern life. The audience stayed after the talk as chairs loosened and ripped, drawing giggles and a stir about gowns and potential lawsuits.
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Wabash
Emma Mont McRae
Purdue University
Bath house project blocked by board of public works
A Logan board member says the $2 000 appropriation is insufficient and no site investigations have occurred for a bath house. Citizens are urged to press for bids and immediate construction rather than shifting funds to other uses.
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Board of Public Works
Great Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Utah
Logansports
Aword
Bath House
Claims Allowed in Estate Cases Include Two Noted Three Figures
In the case of David D. Fickle against the estate of Sarah Shedron a claim for $75 has been allowed. In the case of Alice Grueb against the estate of Sarah E. Parkhurst a claim for $200 has been allowed.
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David D. Fickle
Sarah Shedron
Alice Grueb
Sarah E. Parkhurst
Man Finds Money Trick Tool Then Reports It
J F McDonald of Fort Wayne woke in the city broke and devised a telegraphing plan to his wife. He used a tool as collateral to send money and later recovered it after a drunken spree. police vouched the tool was in his pocket all along. Mrs George Kircher alleges a bartender threw her out of Bligh’s Saloon and showed a cut hand as proof.
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George Kircher
Bligh
J. F. McDonald
Fort Wayne
Western Union Telegraph Office
Biddles’ Island
Martin Bligh
Taken to Longcliff
Miss Salina Growell of North Side was removed to Spengeliff this afternoon. She has been gradually losing her mind for eighteen months and suffers from the delusion that two women with red hair and raven locks pursue her with intent to harm.
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Salina Growell
Spengeliff
Unique Pair Wedded Today in Blind Civil War Vet Match
Nelson H. Kathan, 69, a Civil War veteran who has been blind since a battle injury, wed 66 year old Rose L. Gyger in Judge Custer's office. The groom, who receives $100 monthly pension, celebrated by kissing his white haired bride and presenting a five dollar bill.
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Custer
Rose L. Gyger
Altthough
Kathan
New York
Uncle Sam
Encampment Closes At Lafayette G A R Session
Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Lafayette ends as officers are chosen and business wraps up. The Woman's Relief Corps holds an evening session with Mrs. Alice Waugh elected department president, succeeding Mrs. Nettie Winks.
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Grand Army
Lafayette
Alice Waugh
Tipton
Nettie Winks
Knightstown
Waugh
Melissa Caylor
Noblesville
Minnie Elizabeth
J. B. Mason
David N. Foster
Ft. Wayne
W. R
Inspecting Roads Viewers Headed to Heckert and Albright Routes
County commissioners’ inspection team left the city to survey the Heckert and Albright roads. They will report findings to the board at the next meeting on Monday June 4.
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Heckert
Albright
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