Sugar Storehouse Proposal Attracts Loganport Interest
M. W. Fay of Fort Wayne visited Loganport proposing a large storehouse for wholesale sugar. He asserts Logansport's superior railroad facilities would handle hundreds of thousands of pounds locally, creating steady and seasonal employment and boosting city commerce and shipping activity. Fay travels with county clerk Harry Elliott and views the city as a favorable shipping point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Fay
Ft. Wayne
Logansport
Fay
Harry Elliott
Dr G H Good Faces Bull Frogs in Eleventh District Race
Dr Charles H Good Republican candidate for congress in the Eleventh district runs a strenuous campaign across Logansport and Cass county. He faces opposition from a faction called the Improved Order of Bull Frogs tied to former congressman Fred Landis and alleged to oppose Good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Good
Congress
Marshall
Watson
Logansport
Cass County
Dr. Good
Fred Landis
Good
Landis
Purdue hosts second day of annual farmers institute
Lafayette October 14 attendance rises as Purdue University hosts the second day of the annual Farmers Institute. Sessions cover forage and corn, feeding problems, Indiana as a fruit state, household management, and electricity on the farm with speakers including Prof M L Fisher Prof A R Wiancko and Mrs Virginia C Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Normal Institute For Farmers
Purdue University
M. L. Fisher
A. R. Wiancko
W. A. Cochel
Troop
Indiana
W. W. Smith
R. A. Craig
O. F. Hunsiker
Institute
Virginia C. Meredith
Cambridge City
Ethel Berry
Jewell City
Kan
Henrietta Calvin
Purdue
M. Lindky
Salem
A. ¥. Strain
Princeton University
H. T. Plund
Farmers’ Institute Workers
Automobile Mixups Cause Wrecks and Streetcar Tieups
Over two days a series of crashes disrupted traffic. A West Market street car struck Newton Bridge and daughter on Cicott street, wrecking the automobile. Dr. F T O Leary blocked Fourth Street by stopping on the tracks then backed onto Broadway, tying up cars. Dr M A Jordan backed into E Schmitt’s buggy on Fourth, damaging it and breaking shafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newton Bridge and Daughter
West Market Street
Cicott Street
F. T. O'Leary
Fourth
Broadway
Fourth Street
M. A. Jordan
E. Schmitt
Banks Wahlig case new trial motion argued today
Attorneys presented arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Banks Wahlig case today, as proceedings continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks-Wahlig
Poultry House Boss Arrested Over Boy's Broken Collar Bone
Charles Stout manager at Beyer's poultry house on Wabash avenue was arrested on a charge by Mrs. Margaret Huston alleging he brutally assaulted her twelve year old son Earl Easterday yesterday. Stout arraigned in Squire Reid's court with trial postponed until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stout
Beyer’s
Wabash Avenue
Margaret Huston
Earl Easterday
Stout
Squire Reid
Easterday
Visual and hearing defects report in local schools
Superintendent Douglass states eight percent of public school students have poor eyesight with 74 wearing glasses and 100 needing them badly. Forty nine have defective hearing and twenty seven are crippled. Enrollment reaches 2,660 with 1,183 boys and 1,100 girls. high school counts are 237 girls and 140 boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Wanted for a year old boy in need of a home
A bright-eyed one year old boy, currently in an orphans' home, is sought for adoption. The matron Mrs. Car ney highly recommends the child, noting perfect behavior and readiness for a permanent home.
Block of Five scheme aimed at pressuring votes in Logansport
Report claims a “block of five” plan by breweries to enlist saloonkeepers bartenders and brewery workers to secure five Republican votes per precinct for Marshall and the Democratic slate. Indirectly tied to national ticket pressure, Logansport saloon men reportedly shifted from Taft to supporting Bryan as Democratic leaders press for nationwide gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Indianaplis
Breweries
Marshall
Democratc
Taft
Sryan
Cass County Sunday School Convention Sets October Dates
The Cass County Sunday school association will hold its annual convention in this city on October 26 and 27. Harry Thompson serves as president, O P Kistler as vice president, and Mrs Cora Butler as secretary. State officers may attend. programs are being printed and distributed to county schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County Sunday School Association
Harry Thompson
O. P. Kistler
Cora Butler
Chase Sprainted Ankle Incident In Royal Cen ter
Charles D. Chase captain of the Republican drum corps sprained his ankle yesterday at Metea while jumping from the band wagon. A Royal Center physician attended his injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Chase
Republican
Metea
Royal Center
Prison Sunday Observed Statewide With Sermons
Next Sunday labeled Prison Sunday across the state as ministers plan sermons on local and other states prisons. The event marks a focus on correctional facilities and reform discussions in religious settings.
Falling Beam Kills Farmer in Washington Township
George Kauffman prominent Washington township farmer died instantly on his brother in law Conrad Ampthauer farm while helping raise a heavy corner beam for a barn. A beam weighing eighty pounds slipped and struck him on the head causing a fractured skull and instant death. He leaves a widow and three children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lit
Conrad Ampthauer
Kauffman
Soroner G. D. Miller
Japan is Now for Peace Emperors Rescript
Yokohama October 15 official gazette prints imperial rescript countersigned by Premier Katsura. The emperor emphasizes mutual welfare from East and West and urges friendship with other nations while uniting with them to advance industries. He calls on loyal subjects to help glorify forefathers' virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Katsura
Nnions
Handling Explosives Instruction Book Seized in Train Office
Panhandle Trainmaster S. F. Johnson received a shipment of books titled American Railway Association Rules and Interstate Commerce Commission Regulations for the transportation of Explosives and Flammable Articles and Acids. The volumes compile prior orders to conductors and Treadmen and include procedures for fire or explosions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panhandle
S. F. Johnson
Citywide tax levy rises four cents in Cass County
Deputy County Auditor John Wallace finalizes Cass County tax levy tabulation showing a countywide rise from 1907. Logansport property owners face a 14 cent increase per hundred dollars. All townships except Deer Creek Miami and Eel gain. Miami down 32 cents, Eel down 21, Deer Creek down 3. Bethlemem records the largest rise at four cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wallace
Cass County
Logansport
Deer Creek
Miami
Eel
Bethlenem
German speech electrifies Guthrie crowd at Elks Hall
In Watertown an Elks Hall audience of about 150 Germans heard C. L. Reinhardt deliver a German campaign address, greeted with laughter by Guthrie and other local figures. Judge Al H. Smith questioned Guthrie about his reaction, then English speaker J. C. Loftus followed.
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Reinhardt
al H. Smith
Frank V. Guthrie
Democratic Central Committee
Elks’ Hall
C. L. Reinhardt
Jack” Kelley
Fifth Ward
Chicago
Democratic Party
Mike” Sullivan
Roosevelt
Kelly
St. Patrick’s Day
Joseph Rubsam
J. C. Loftus
Promoter Talks With Capitalists On Local Rail Line
W E Moser of Cleveland Ohio, a promoter of the Logansport and Frankfort line, has gone east to confer with capitalists about constructing the line. Since subsidies were voted in Carroll county, it is probable the project will proceed immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Moser
Cleveland, C
Logansport
Frankfort
Carroll County
Tete Nave Acquitted in Peace Bond Case
North Side grocer Tete Nave faced a peace bond proceeding begun yesterday by Mrs. Barrie Heerbower in Squire Reid's court. Nave was charged with drawing a gun but was acquitted of the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tete Nave
Barrie Heerbower
Squire Reid
Nave
Bed Bugs Close Monticelly School for Renovation
A Monticelly school shuts temporarily due to bed bug infestation found during summer renovations. Workers and students relocate as crews treat the building and inspect adjoining facilities.
Fireman Hurt In Collision With Passing Car
Fireman Harry McNaught of the Kenneth engine was struck in the head by a passing car yesterday and sustained a badly bruised head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McNaught
Huntington Game Declared Off By Coach Coleman
Coach Denby Coleman ordered cancellation of the Huntington football game to rest his squad for the upcoming clash with West Lafayette High School. No game next Saturday, but strong practice continues as the team aims for the state high school championship and believes they can win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lafayette High School
Bills
Huntington
Leslie Allman
Coleman
Lafayette
Republican corps members miss wagons return by rail
Walter Dodds Harry Ansley George Buckingham Claude Smith and John Molor members of the Republican corps went to Metea and Royal Center and failed to catch the 9 o'clock departure. They stayed at a Royal Center hotel and returned on the 1 o'clock Panhandle train this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Dodds
Harry Ansley
George Buckingham
Claude Smith
John Molor
Republican Crum Corps
Metea
Royal Center
Brown
Hunt for Horse Thief Started After Missing Rig
A downtown search began when owner Routh found his horse and buggy missing after a meeting with attorney B F Long. Captain George H Graham notified Cass County Horsethief Detectives. a stray horse was later found at Etnire's barn after being taken to North street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Routh
B. F. Long
George H. Graham
Charles Spry
Cass County Horsethief Detectivessociation
Poice
Etnire
North Street
Graham
Professor faults militant hymn as real religion
Terre Haute Indiana October 16 Professor Francis M Stalker of the Indiana Normal argues that militant songs such as Onward Christian Soldiers do not represent real religion Several local pastors publish counterviews defending vigor in worship Father Ryves of St Ann s Catholic church says worship lacks vim and passion in today s religious practice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute
Ind
Francis M. Stalker
Indiana Normal
Chris Soldiers
H. H. Weentworth
First Congregational Church
Professor Stalker
Father Ryves
St. Ann's Catholic Church
Stalker
Logansport Bendix Auto Plant Subscriptions Cinched
A Logansport Land Improvement meeting with Bendix Automobile stockholders approved the plan to establish a local factory. Only 12000 of 375609 remains to be raised with milestones tied to roof completion and start of production. List of new subscribers includes Warnke Schneider Beyer Hagenbuck Kraut Strebel Bauer Swigart Kroeger Young Horn Wilson Keller Woodling Reese Kreuzberger Strecker Shoe & Clothing Co. Tucker and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport Land Improvement Company
Bendix Automobile Company
North Court Room
M. A. Jordan
Joseph Long
Carl W. Warnke
George W. Sehneider
J. A. Beyer
William Hagenbuck
William Kraut
Val Strebel
John A. Bauer
J. W. Swigart & Co
Kroeger & Strain
Charles B. Young
Beveridge Plans Nebraska Tour Then Indiana Campaign
Senator Albert J Beveridge of this state will likely visit the city this month to close the Republican campaign here He started today on a Nebraska tour and will wind up in Indiana He is well posted on state and national affairs and will take a stand on the labor question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert J. Beveridge
Nebraska
Indiana
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Washington Township
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Bethlehem Township
Harrison
Jethlehem
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Miami Tee
Guthrie Laughed
Guthrie
Bed Bugs
Monticelly
Coach Coleman
Denby Coleman
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