Planck Reheld After Acquittal In Horse Theft Case
W A Planck and A G Bauers, previously acquitted in Rochester on a horse theft charge, were unexpectedly rearrested on the same charge before Logansport as prosecutors read anew warrants. The episode follows a disputed trial where no evidence of theft was produced after initial arraignment. Bob plans action for damages against Rochester authorities. Jim Judy backs the suit.
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Ers
Judyville
Rochester
George W. Olds
Judy
Bauers
Olds
Logansport
Pends
Planck
Bob
Jim Judy
Dunkirk Faces Ongoing Robbery and Shooting Without Police
Report states Dunkirk endures continued robbery and a shooting incident with John Turner, a Black man, beaten and robbed by York Jackson, husband of a woman linked to a prior murder by a Black man named Wilson. Jackson fled and remains missing as city learns of the alleged robbery.
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Dunkirk
York Johnson
John Turner
York Jackson
Wilson
Jackson
ALL BUT O LEARY FLED
Dr O Leary’s automobile balked in a heavy rain on Market Street between Sixteenth and Seventeenth. A young woman aboard leaped to shelter while Dee coaxed help from high school boys who heaved the car free and the pair continued on amid splashing torrents.
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O’leary
David Harum
Market Street
Dee
Indicted North Manchester Bank Defendants Arrested on Bonds
Daniel Krasher and Dayton C Harter, two former North Manchester bankers, are under arrest in Wabash on five grand jury indictments for embezzlement. Bondsmen include twelve prominent county figures with near a million dollars total value. Each indictment accuses deposits made while the bank was insolvent. Cases likely continued to the next court term.
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Daniel Krasher
Dayton C. Harter
North Manchester
Wabash
Ndt
Park Building Wracked by Lightning Fire
A Riverside park refreshment booth was struck by lightning before dawn and burned to ashes. Firefighters, arriving fast, could do little as the structure collapsed. John Novinger, four miles south, was knocked unconscious by a bolt that set his barn ablaze and destroyed wagons, tools, and 150 bushels of corn along with other grain and two tons of hay. estimated losses reach $1500.
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John Novinger
Adamsboro
Riverside Park
Campbell
Novinger
Silas Storer
Franchises and Switch Talks Dominate Fort Wayne Meeting
Downtown council eyes June 4 for franchise grant to Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction. A steering committee reports near agreement on the franchise terms with minor changes, while a Dorner switch dispute may see ship facilities and a new line soon.
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Bash Valley Traction Company
Logansport
Lafayette Lise
Emmons
Barrett
Johnston
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Traction Company
Wabash Railroad
Dorner
Graduation Exercises Set for Dowling Opera House
The Logansport high school senior class of twenty nine will receive diplomas on Tuesday evening at the Dowling opera house. The three month vacation begins now as teachers finish year records and pupils celebrate a successful term with certificates of promotion.
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Dowling Opera House
Logansport High School
Roosevelt Guarded on Last Trip Says Aide
A dialogue notes Roosevelt was guarded during his final trip. One speaker asserts he needed no guard while another claims he was guarded in his statements. The exchange highlights perspectives on presidential security and stance.
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President Roosevelt
Farmer Victim of Murder Near Princeton Ind
The floater found in the Wabash river at the mouth of the Patoka near Princeton Indiana is Clyde Showalter a wealthy young farmer from near Mt Carmel Illinois. Showalter disappeared last October and the body shows a stone tied to the neck. Suspicion has pointed to two Mt Carmel residents and arrests were expected after the body was found. The boys who retrieved the body have been paid the reward.
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Wabash River
Patoka River
Princeton
Ind
Saainey
Clyde Showalter
Mt. Carmel
Ill
Showalter
Mt. Carmen
No Room for Insane In Carroll County
Sheriff Pullen faces a grave dilemma as Carroll County cannot admit mentally ill to Central Hospital for the Insane in Indianapolis. The overcrowded facility has 1,748 beds, with 169 patients sleeping on the floor, and two years of normal conditions are projected. Ed Shaffer, a total wreck, will seek admission.
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Pullen
Carroll County
Central Hospital For
Indianapolis
Edenbarter
Ed. Shaffer
Copper wire theft at Bunker Hill storehouse
The American Telephone and Telegraph company at Bunker Hill reports three wagonloads of copper wire stolen Tuesday night. About 1500 worth of copper was taken, with eleven coils found hidden in Pipe Creek. Police suspect the same gang that robbed the Bunker Hill post office of cash and stamps recently. Total coils stolen: thirty four.
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American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Bunker Hill
Pipe Creek
Peck Demands 515000 in Damages in Circuit Court
The case of George M. Peck against Panhandle began in circuit court before Judge Rabb. Peck seeks 515,000 for loss of a leg from an accident four years ago while a railroad yard switchman. A prior verdict of 3,000 was reversed by the supreme court and sent back for retrial. Kistler and Kistler represent Peck. Judge Ross for the railroad. The trial is expected to last several days with other cases on Rabb’s docket.
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George M. Peck
Panhandle
Rabb
Peck
Supreme Court
Casseircnit
Kistler
Ross
Railroad
John J. Crimmons
The
Logansport Home Telephone Company
Elbert Shirk
Weldon Webster
Harriet Barnhart
Michael Jordan
Marion F. Digal
Harrison Barnett
John J. Hildebrandt
Sarah Walsh
Board of Commissioners
C. M. Cordell
Cora M. Gibton
News editor departs Salineville paper amid boss row
Leonard Sawyer, editor of the new Salineville News, packed his belongings and left Saturday night saying too many bosses were involved. He cited twenty bosses among twenty five stockholders as the reason for his departure.
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Leonard Sawyer
Salineville
the News
East Palestine
First Garnishee Case In Months Highlights Brockus Debt
Christian Cuppy boarding house keeper files attachment suit in Squire Reid against W. B. Brockus claiming 5.50 for board. Panhandle Railroad named garnishee defendant. Brockus risked leaving town with debt unpaid. Wilson vs Bangh postponed. furniture valued at 75 seized from Bangh home. Bangh to seek settlement with Wilson.
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Christian Cuppy
Brockus
W. B. Brockus
Danville
Squire Reid
Panhandle Railroad Company
Panhandle
Justice of the Peace
RIG IS STRUCK BY FAST TRAIN
An early crossing accident near Parhandle south yards left a horse mangled and killed while a boy driver escaped uninjured. The engine traveling about fifty miles per hour struck the animal as the buggy toppled and rolled downslope, the boy miraculously unharmed amid the fright.
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Parhandle
Panhandle
Michael Wade Paralyzed as Brain Softening Weathers
Michael Wade ex councilman and prominent Logansport businessman lies at his Wade flats on Market Street in serious condition from paralysis believed caused by brain softening. Doctors note onset May 20 with right side paralysis. escalation from earlier drowsiness and tongue weakness. Wade, 56, has long been active in city commerce and municipal affairs.
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Logansport
Wade
Market Street
Flat straw hats to replace high styles this year
A fashion note explains that flat straw hats will be worn this year after last year’s high straw hats, and that this year’s flat hats will be worn high.
Money for Marion Home in Sundry Civil Bill
The appropriations bill includes 100000 for US Geological Survey coal testing and fuel value research under its supervision. Indiana items also fund Hammond public building 35000 Muncie post office 20000 and Marion National Soldiers Home branch with 282000 split among current expenses subsistence household hospital transportation repairs and farm costs.
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House
Appropriations Committee
Indiana
United States
United States Geological Survey
Hemenway
Hammond Public Building
Muncie
Marion
National Soldiers’ Home
Pickett Improves After Amputation at St Josephs
William Pickett, whose foot was amputated Tuesday at St Josephs hospital, is in fairly good condition. He had a restless night but is much quieter now. Doctors fear another operation may be needed if the bone at the base remains unsatisfactory.
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William Pickett
St. Joseph's Hospital
Harve Henderson Sues Over Vote Claim Against Radabaugh Hitchens
Harve Henderson filed a circuit court suit this afternoon through Walters and Long against John Radabaugh and John Hitchens seeking $150. The action arises from a vote and marks the third suit brought against Hitchens and Radabaugh.
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Robert S. Miller
Walters & Long
James P
Catherine Gilmore
Harve Henderson
John Radabaugh
John Hitchens
Hitchens
Noda
Baugh
Perkins Vindicated by New York Courts in Dispute with Je roma
The New York courts ruled in favor of Perkins, clearing him of the charges or claims brought by Je roma. The decision confirms Perkins’ innocence and resolves the contested matter in his favor.
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New York
Perkins
Jerome
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W. A. Planck
A. G. Bau
Bauers and
O'Leary
Give Bond
Council
Traction
Fort Wayne & Wa
Mary Closson
Clara A. Dock
Elizabeth Theresa Schallinger
James Howard Chase
Laura Mable Paugh
Roscoe Mac Grable
Floy Alphine Champe
Clara Shirk
Carl Ferguson
Margaret Watson Rogers
Ethel Marie Uhl
Glenn E. Truax
Hazel Fern B. Taylor
Sylvester B. Kerlin
Ralph Renton Stevens
Mildred Ann Gamble
Kate Hale
Inez Penn
Edna Fay Vernon
James Perry Coyle
Emma Louvel
River
Bunker Hill Company
Port Huron Engine and Thresher Company
Henry Maxwell
W. C. Brockus
Tra G. Wilson
John Baugh
Custer
Bangh
McElhaney
East End
Michael Wade
Michael M. Wade
Will Pickett
Hitchens and
Radabaugh
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