Johnston May Call Convention
City Republican power struggle reports Johnston may call a meeting of precinct committeemen to reorganize and set primaries for delegates to the city convention. Brown is accused of usurping authority, risking legal challenges to ballots if nominations proceed tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Johnston
Republican City Committee
Herbert A. Brown
Frank Amoss
Johnston
Old City Committee
Ars
Brown
McKee Machine
McKee
George B. Davis Sings at Local Teachers Institute
The program featured Prot. George B. Davis of Franklin School delivering a bass vocal that drew applause. Mrs. E B McConnell supervised the music and additional talks by Prof A J Kinneman and Prof F S Lant complemented the day. Tomorrow trustees from townships plan meetings to set dates for opening schools and preliminary institutes and to select a tru ant officer. several candidates are listed among enrolled teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
George B. Davis
Franklin School
Davis
E. B. McConnell
A. J.kinneman
F. S. Lant
J. J. Mitchell
Cornelia Moore
Geneva Strain
Faye Stiver
Sue Blassingham
Fidler Sues Brower for Possession Ousts Brower
Squire Reid ordered Edward T. Brower to quit the residence at No. 1010 Twenty First Street, delivering possession to W. F. Fidler. The ruling finalizes Brower's eviction from the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Fidler
Edward T. Brower
Squire Reid
Brower
Twenty-First Street
Supt J Ryder Departs City for Lafayette Promotion
Samuel J Ryder former superintendent of Logansport street car system leaves for Lafayette to take superintendent duties there. J A Battenburg succeeds him, bringing interurban experience. he anticipates initial challenges but aims to secure new street cars for Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel J. Ryder
Lafayette
Ryder
J. A. Battenburg
Bluffton
Battenburg
Valley Traction Line
Mars Eclipse Visible Across United States Tonight
An eclipse of Mars by the Moon will occur tonight per a Smith Observatory bulletin from Geneva New York. The event lasts about an hour from 8 42 p m to 9 30 p m Washington time with earlier western and later eastern sightings and is visible to the naked eye though a small field glass aids observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
United States
William R. Brooks
Smith Observatory
Geneva
N. Y
Washington
Prof
Brooks
Daughter Bitten by Snake Near Factory Grounds
The young daughter of Ed Martin was bitten by a snake Monday afternoon while walking through weeds near the radiator factory. Dr. Hetherington treated her and the bite was not considered poisonous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Martin
Hetherington
Explorer Dr Cook Reported To Reach North Pole
Copenhagen dispatch says American explorer Dr Frederick Cook reached the North Pole on April 21 of last year. A telegram from Greenland official Lerivik confirms the claim, noting Eskimo guides from Cape York corroborate Cook’s journey.
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Copenhagen
Frederick Cook
North Pole
Colonial Office Rere
Lervik
Norway
Greenland
I&squimeaux
Cape York
Pythian Sisters Observe Local Temple Anniversary
The Pythian Sisters will observe the founding anniversary of the local temple on Thursday September 2 at Mrs. Harry Warrick’s West Side home. A good program is planned and each member may bring a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Warrick
West Side
McKee foes clash as ward delegates pick nominating slate
City politics flare in ward primaries with McKee supporters dominating Fifth Ward and city employees mobilized to back his slate. Delegates to the Republican city convention are elected as precincts nominate candidates for council seats in Fourth Third and Second wards while First ward faces a crowded field for nomination.
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M'Kee
Henke
Teddy Roosevelt
George P. McKee
McKee
Fifth Ward
W. W. Williams
Panhandle
Williams
Fitzgibbons
A. S. Hauck
Vandalia
James Vernon
R. T. McGrew
McGrew
Street signs urged after years of council inaction
City residents demand street signs and clear house numbers after five years of debate. The council approved funds, but the board of works delayed action, while motorists and visitors struggle to identify streets and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guard of Public Works
Common Council
Brumbaugh
Board of Works
Wertheim Seeks Arrest Over Abduction Case
Ralph Wertheim a Peru traveling man is wanted on a warrant for abducting Miss Mabel Wright of Huntington. He left Peru for Indianapolis to attend to Fox Underwear work and has not been arrested. Wertheim denies knowing Miss Wright's whereabouts and says he will marry a Peru girl this fall.
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Ralph Wertheim
Peru
Mabel Wight
Huntington
Indianapolis
Fox Underwear Company
Fox
Miss Wright
Wertheim
Jurors Drawn for September Term by County Officials
Jurors for the September term were drawn by the juror commissioners. The Grand Jury includes William Fe Country man Jackson township Thomas Collin Washington Samuel Arthurhultz Adams Charles Marshall Washington Henry Stoll Eel Budd Barber Tipton. The Petit Jury lists John F. Rhoades Miami township Henderson Fickle Jackson Andrew Hedde Clinton M L Fultz Boone Ernest Zimmerman Miami Daniel Barrett Harrison W H Kra mer Boone Frank P. Jackson Clay John Boerger Eel John W Calloway Jefferson Henry A Kraut Eel Chester Buchanan Bethlehem John R Ahern Eel Henry Bassler Bethlehem Andrew J Davis Jefferson Andrew Flynn Noble.
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William FE. Countryman
Jackson Township
Thomas Colline
Washington
Samuel Arthurhultz
Adams
Charles Marshall
Henry Stoll
Eel
Budd Barber Tipton
John F. Rhoades
Miami Township
Henderson Fickle
Jackson
Andrew Hedde
Clinton
M. L. Fultz
Boone
Ernest Zimmerman
Miami
Daniel Barrett
Harrison
W. H. Kramer
Frank P. Jackson
Clay
John Boerger
John W. Calloway
Jefferson
Henry A. Kraut
Chester Buchanan
Bethlehem
John R. Ahern
Henry Bassler
Andrew J. Davis
Andrew Flynn
Noble
Boy unaware of father’s death amid Evansville tragedy
In Evansville Edward Martin seeks custody of his six year old grandson James Garrett as the boy, who survived his father James H. Garrett's deadly shooting and suicide, remains in juvenile court detention. Mrs Garrett lies wounded at St. Vincent hospital as officials decide custody and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Martin
Dougass Street
Nellie Garett
Indianapolis
James Garrett
St. Vincent Hospital
Evansville
Garrett
Jesse Hubbard
State
James H. Garrett
xuVansville
Inet
Lawsuit Filed Over Prize Pony Scandal at Herald
Huntington News-Democrat reports Mrs. H. C. Parks sues Herald Publishing Co. over Midget the Shetland pony awarded as a prize. The suit, to be filed midweek, alleges the pony was diseased, blind, and under veterinary care before the transfer, with the company aware of its condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington News-Democrat
Herald Publishing Company
John 8. Branyan
H. C. Parks
Parks
The
Herald
Saloon Dispute Leads to Profanity Charge
Bill Bennett was arrested for profanity after an argument with Cipi Miller in a saloon. Miller reported to police and filed the charge, with a trial set for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill” Bennett
Cipi” Miller
Miller
Bennett
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