No. 1 the famed tramp who travels the nation
A No. 1, a renowned global traveler and expert carver, visits Logansport. He claims a 435000 mile record since 1893 with 700 miles in water, travels France Europe Cuba Alaska Ceylon Calcutta Venezuela and Colombia, and earned a $1000 medal in 1894 for a cross country feat. He keeps rules of honesty, learning languages, and carving potatoes into art.
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Ted
National Police Gazette
New York
San Francisco
Richard K. Fox
Europe
Cuba
Alaska
Ceylon
Calcutta
Venezuela
Columbia
Belize
British Honduras
Guatemala City
Mexico
United States
Canada
Florida Carved Potato Faces Spark Collector Interest
A student touring Florida last winter bought several carved potato faces from a seller he calls a No. 1. He retains them in good condition and would not take a fortune for the items, noting they remain as pristine as when acquired.
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Florida
Picnic Postponed by Odd Fellows of Peru and City
The Odd Fellows picnic planned near Peru was canceled due to bad weather. Organizers announced a new date, Sunday June 7, and said the original program would proceed as prepared.
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Peru
Logansport Educators Shift From Pedagogies to Blackstone
Profs Ben F. Long D C Arthur and John M. Ashby once linked with Logansport High School pursue law careers. Long lectures at Bloomington State University while Arthur practices in Logansport and Ashby joins the Indianapolis College of Law class graduating June 3. The 1903 class includes many Indiana students and a few from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Blackstone
Ben F. Long
State University
Bloomington
D. C .Arthur
Cass Circuit Court
John M. Ashby
Indianapolis College of Law
Grand Opera House
Indianapolis
Ashby
Indiana
Bernard B. Baxter
Missouri
Milo Jesse Bowman
Malcolm Young Campbell
Merton William Chance
Asher L. Cornelius
William M. Crockett
Charles C. Cushman
Michigan
John S. Farrell
John William Folger
George Riley Foster
Hugh Goode Ga
Illness Delays Hardy Trial in Ripley County
Judge J C Nelson heads to Ohio as his father’s critical illness forces indefinite postponement of the Hardy case. Attorney Arthur versus Monraville Simmons proceeds no further today with 140 summoned witnesses discharged.
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J. C. Nelson
Ripley County
Ohio
John C. Nelson
Ripley
Hardy
Nelson
Robbery at Galveston Post Office Stamps and Cash Stolen
Thieves entered the Galveston post office by the rear door and opened the strong box by combination. Ninety dollars in stamps and twenty five dollars in cash missing. The theft was discovered this morning with no clue to the robbers. Postmaster R. C. Hyatt notified Inspector D. J. Foster, who was away from town.
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Galveston
R. C. Hyatt
Postoffice
D. J. Foster
Post
Kokomo Men Arrested After Sunday Visit to Logansport
James Connor and Thomas Goody from Kokomo were arrested Sunday afternoon in Logansport for intoxication. Police Judge Justice Kivenne held a special Sunday night trial and ordered fines settled by the Kokomo defendants.
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Kokomo
Justice Kivenne
Logansport
James Connor
Thomas Goody
Attorney Sues for Fees in Simmons Case Trial
The case of D C Arthur versus Montraville Simmons goes before Judge Larry and a jury today in circuit court. Arthur contends he represented Simmons for two years and is entitled to at least $10 for his services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.C Arthur
Montraville
Simmons
Larry
Eircnit
Arthur
Case Dismissed in Indiana Religious Meeting Disturbance
The case of the state of Indiana v Isaac Studebaker charging him with disturbing a religious meeting near Lenng America was dismissed today by Prosecutor Walters.
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State of
Indianas
Isaac Studebaker
Lenng America
Walters
Brokers in Trouble After Raid on Sullivan & Co Office
Chicago brokers George T. Sullivan & Co faced a raid last Saturday with proprietor and about a hundred patrons arrested on bucket shop charges. The firm, denying wrongdoing, operates leased wires to major cities including Indianapolis and has a Logansport branch in Ferguson block rooms 4 and 5. The Logansport office appeared deserted with a sleeping man and no activity on the wires.
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George T. Sullivan & Co
Chicago
Indianapolis
Logansport
Ferguson Block
Heavy Damage Suit in Laporte Court Over Train Wreck
Robert Melrose sues Grand Trunk railroad for 80000 with Judge J C Richter presiding. Injuries from a fast passenger train wreck at Haskell station Laporte county occurred after a stormy night when a box car was blown onto the main track. Congressman A L Brick leads for the plaintiff as trial spans nearly a week.
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Indiana
Laporte
J. C. Richter
Robert Melrose
Grand Trunk Railroad Company
Haskell’s
Laporte County
Melrose
A. L. Brick
Thirteenth
Birds Being Killed In State Spur Reward Offer
The state game warden aims to stop bird slaughter with deputy John Hildebrandt enforcing law. He offers a $5 reward for tips leading to arrests and convictions, as fines total about $46 plus costs when guilty.
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John Hildebrandt
Hildebrandt
Big John
Post Office Safe Plaque Security Breach Report
Master Moss opened the dispatch and answered it as best he could. Thieves forced a rear door to reach the post office in the general store and opened the triple combination safe. They stole ninety dollars in stamps and twenty five dollars in cash. It is believed the burglars were professionals.
Kokomo Men Plead Guilty and Pay Fine After Noon Alarm
At Kokomo police headquarters about 9 oclock the men begged for a trial to return to work Monday. Justice Kivenne opened court, they pleaded guilty, and each was fined 10.50 dollars. The Kokomo chief of police guaranteed the fines by telephone. They left on the night train.
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Justice Kivenne
Kokomo
City Council to Play Ball With Town Lawyers
The Logansport City council plans a baseball game against city attorneys. Editorial notes the event should be less dangerous and exciting than approving a traction franchise in Logansport.
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Kokomo Dispatch
Cty Council
Logansport City
Lozansport
Embalmer Charles D. Chase Takes State Board Exam
Charles D. Chase of Kroeger and Strain undertakers appeared in Indianapolis before the state board of embalmers and took the required exam for entering the undertaking business. He was among eighty in the class and studied under Prof. Myers during his stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Chase
Kroeger & Strain’s Undertaking Establishment
Indianapolis
State Board of Embalmers
Mr. Chase
Prof. Myers
Prosecute Liquor Dealer Under Old Law In Walton
Co B Conant was deputized special prosecuting attorney and went to Walton to prosecute two cases in Squire Haas court against Ben Galloway who runs a Walton saloon. The charges allege sale of liquor to minors in violation of the liquor law.
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Co. B. Conant
Walton
Squire Haas
Ben Galloway
Thomas Milan Visited Peru as Guest of Friends
Thomas Milan spent Sunday in Peru as a guest of friends, enjoying hospitality and local sights. He described a relaxed day with hosts and informal gatherings, highlighting stayed-time and friendly exchanges.
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Thomas Milan
Peru
Sawed Finger By Buzz Saw Endangers Thompson Worker
Ir McMillen, an employee of Thompson Lumber, had the little finger of his right hand so severely lacerated by a buzz saw Saturday afternoon about 4 10 that amputation was required.
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Ir. McMillen
Thompson Lumber Company
Giant magnet used to remove eye splinter at Rose Poly
Otto Inman a Bedford blacksmith, believed the splinter had cut his eyeball. At Rose Poly Institute Terre Haute Dr Gray used a galvano meter then a powerful magnet to extract the steel from his eye, causing sharp pain as the metal moved.
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Rose Polytechnic Institute
Terre Haute
Otto Inman
Bedford
Ind
Gray
Eye injured by magnet. steel fragment removed
Surgeons used a magnet to extract a four inch steel piece from the eye. The eye will be preserved but blind, with no sight remaining.
Memorial Service of Grand Army Veterans at Market Church
Members of the Grand Army Republic met at Market street hall and rode the Wabash-Logansport local to Market Street M. S. church for a Memorial day sermon by Rev. E. F. Naftzger. Women’s Relief Corps and Ladies of G. A. R. attended. Veterans returned to the Grand Army hall in a post-provided special car.
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Grand Army Republic
Market Street
Wabash
Logansport
M. S
E. F. Naftzger
Woman's Relief Corps
Grand Army Hall
Grand Lodge Session Invites Indiana Masons to Indianapolis
The annual session of the Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons of Indiana opens in Indianapolis with about 40 000 members and 518 lodges. Tipton lodge No 33 will be represented by Arthur Boyer and Orient lodge No 272 by J T Cockburn. Debates on codifying laws proceed. Danbar to be retired, William E English to become head.
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Grand Lodge Free and Accepted Masons
Indiana
Land Lodge
Indianapolis
Tipton Lodge No
Arthur Boyer
Orient Lodge
J. T. Cockburn
Scssion
Grand Lodge
M. Danbar
New Albany
William E. English
Logansport
A Costly Badge Given to William H. Jacks
William H. Jacks, clerk of the circuit court and a devoted Odd Fellow, received a handsome engraved badge studded with jewels as thanks from the grand lodge for his services as grand representative in 1885 and 1884. The gift arrived by express and was found on his desk after dinner.
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William H. Jacks
Grand Lodge
Jacks
Crusader Joins Dowie in Zion City Move
Mother Eliza Stewart originator of the crusades sells her Apple Tree Place home in Springfield Ohio and plans to join Zion City within a month at age eighty eight. She came to Springfield forty years ago and sought Dowie priests prayers for health seven years ago then joined his Christian Catholic church two years ago.
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Springfield
Eliza Stewart
Apple Tree Place
Zion City
Dowie
Referee Swigart Engages in Legal Business in Ma Tion
Referee Frank Swigart traveled to Ma Tion on Saturday to handle legal matters. Proceedings or actions undertaken were not specified in the accessible text.
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Frank Swigart
Ma Tion
Logansport Nips at Marion in Four-Courner Track Meet
Six Logansport High School athletes dominated the four corner interscholastic track meet at Marion driving park. Logansport finished first with 35 points, Richmond 34, Marion 29, Kokomo 15. Relay victory sealed Logansport’s win as top team amid strong showings by Genn Reed and Routh among others.
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Marion
Richmond High School
Logansport
Kokomo
Richmond
Clover Leaf
Terrell
Anderson
Glass
Reed
Yariach
Genn
Ross
Kenney
Vaile
Routh
Thomas
Bennett
Huckleberry
Ester
Payne
Mehlig
Clark
Scott
Ulrich
Miller
Harmon
Beaulieu
Leafley
Hill
Sailors
Ruman
Cesterley
Showalter
Holloway
News-Tribune
Cloudburst Ravages Adamsboro Area Causes Wide Flood Damage
A violent rainstorm centered near Adamsboro dumped heavy rain over Clay and Miami townships Saturday evening for about an hour. Roads and fields flooded, crops washed out, railroad tracks damaged, houses harmed, and livestock drowned or swept away. Farmers report widespread crop destruction and discouragement.
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Clay
Miami
Adamsboro
Logansport
Toledo
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No. 1
Uni
Arthur Dunn
Odd Fellows
Logansport High School
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B. F. Long
D. C. Arthur and
J. M. Ashby
Willage
Montraville Simmons
Justice Kloenne
Emerson Meyer
Goethe
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Boston
George T. Sullivan Company
The
Market Street M. S. Church
Grand Lodge OF F. & A. M
W. H. Jacks
Lodge of
Crusader
Zion
Tukey
Carmon
Robertson
Calhoune
Thompson
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