Postmaster Terms Near End as Beveridge Faces Options
The local postmaster term ends June 28, 1914 with John M. Johnston in jeopardy of a renewal. Pending Beveridge’s stance many Republicans vie for the job as a new appointment looms. A list shows presidential postmasters in the Eleventh district with salaries, original appointment dates, and commission expirations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Beveridge
John M. Johnston
Ofice
Johnston
Beveridge
The
Woods
Local ministers to attend Disciples centennial in Pittsburg
Rev. Joseph H. Craig of Ninth Street Christian church and about fifteen locals plan to attend the Disciples of Christ centennial meeting in Pittsburg October 11 to 19. The event marks the movement's hundredth anniversary with about 50,000 attendees from 1,230,000 members. A special Panhandle train from Chicago will carry the group on October 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph H. Craig
Ninth Street
Peru Merchants Plan Next Credit Exchange Meeting
At a Peru merchants gathering yesterday they agreed to attend the next regular Credit Exchange meeting and learn new collection methods used by local merchants for old accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Credit Exchange
Two Bikes Stolen From Barn Reported Then Found Nearby
Two bicycles were stolen last evening from the barn of C. W. Neff at 1020 Linden Avenue. This morning the bikes were found near the Cicott street bridges, suggesting the thieves feared pursuit.
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C. W. Neff
Linden Avenue
Cicott Street
Maud Conrad Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty
Maud Conrad files for divorce from Henry Conrad alleging cruel and inhuman treatment and failure to provide, through attorney Thomas Bradfield. The action names Henry Conrad as respondent in the dissolution case filed this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Conrad
Thomas Bradfield
Henry Conrad
Young Farmers Bring Big Wheat Plan to New Country
Herbert Keesey and Russell Cantley report large crops in Saskatchewan district near Scott. They plan to plant 235 acres next spring with wheat and oats after living in a tent all summer. They built a granary this fall and will erect a house next spring as a nearby railroad nears their claim.
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Herbert Keesey
Russell Cantley
Saskatchewan
Canada
Cantley
Keesey
Chicago University
Scott
U. W. Ballard
Forged check passes at Charles Ranch. suspect sought
A $11.65 forged check, drawn by William Whitehead, was used to buy shoes at Charles Ranch Friday afternoon. The recipient, Mr. Rauch, detected the forgery after the bank refused payment. Detective George Graham leads the case, probing for an expert forger and possible local involvement.
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Graham
Charles Ranch
William Whitehead
Rauch
Whitehead
Mr. Rauch
George Graham
Snyder Hazeltine case goes to jury over ownership claim
The Snyder Hazeltine case moved to a jury late this afternoon with Hazel tine contending his son owns the team that injured Snyder.
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Snyrder-Hazeltine
Hazeltine
Snyder
Bristow Fails to Appear in Court on Rape Case
Noah L. Bristow, once a joint representative candidate for Carroll and Clinton counties on the Prohibition ticket, did not show up in Frankfort circuit court to answer rape and incest charges filed by a married daughter and another daughter under fourteen. The judge ordered a $3,000 cash bond forfeited, with the prosecutor seeking bond forfeiture funds to shield Sheriff Mattix. Bristow’s lawyers Kent and Ryan claim no knowledge of his whereabouts, which remain unknown, while Indiana’s case against him remains active despite the bond forfeiture.
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Carroll
Clinton
Logansport
Cass County
Frankfort
Robison
Bristow
Mattix
Kent & Ryan
Indiana
Rich mond Railroad Shop Plans Debunked
A Richmond report says the Panhandle intends moving Logansport and Bradford shops to Richmond to become the state’s railroad hub. I W Geer, superintendent, denies any talks of relocating shops though minor enlargement of Richmond facilities is possible.
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Richmond
Panhandle
Logansport
Bradford
I. W. Geer
Corn Roast Entices Local Club Members
A corn roast at the Country Club drew about 150 members last night. Grounds glowed with Japanese lanterns and red lights, the clubhouse was decoratively lit, and dancing followed the roasting. Attendees praised the event as highly successful.
Houck Returns From West Trip
A. S. Houck Vandalia ticket agent and wife returned home this morning after a three weeks trip through the west. They visited Colorado, Oklahoma, California and other points.
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A. S. Houck
Vandalia
West
Colorado
Oklahoma
California
Wive Seeks Divorce and Custody After Storm Abduction
Geneva M Alder filed a cross complaint in the circuit court asking for a divorce from James Alder. She alleges abuse and that he drove her and their child Lucille into a winter storm after abandoning them. She seeks custody, $500 alimony, and $10 monthly child support until age 18. James had earlier filed for divorce accusing her of taking part with other men and neglecting the home.
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James Alder
Geneva
M. Alder
Lucille
Panhandle to Run Faster Trains Through Logansport
Panhandle plans double tracking Bradford division completing a Chicago to New York two to four track line. Twenty and twenty two hour Chicago to New York trains via Logansport are expected, cutting seven hours from current twenty seven hour trip. Possible transfer of the Manhattan Limited to Panhandle rumored. no official confirmation.
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Bradford
Panhandle
Chicago
New York City
Pennsylvania
Logansport
New York
Fort Wayne
Barron Divorce Trial Under Special Judge Gamble
Estella Barron sues John Barron for divorce and $1500 alimony. The case is on trial this afternoon in the circuit court before Special Judge Gamble.
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Estella Barron
John Barron
Gamble
Moan Leaves Hospital After Recovery in Pittsburg Incident
G. C. Moan, previously brought from a box car sick and identified with Pittsburg as his home, has recovered and was discharged from the hospital this afternoon.
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G. C. Moan
Pittsburg
Wreck Blame Unfixed as Inquest Looms in Chicago Yard
The Chicago yards wreck that killed six and left four missing earlier this week spurs debate over cause. Engineer Mark Wallace of this city may be exonerated, with inquest by W H Scriven to determine if the stock train crew or flag signals bore fault. Names of the dead include Koch Dickerson Motz Postle Potter Schlanger Stevenson with multiple bodies recovered at undertaker rooms and morgues.
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Chicago
Mark Wallace
W. H. Scriven
Twelfth Street
Wallace
Terminal
Panhandie
Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Company
Frank Koch
Dickerson
N. D
McMahon
Jacob Motz
Winona
Stockman
County Morgue
John Postle
McMahon’s
H. Potter
Dion Lake
McMahon's
Undertaking Rooms
Don Schlanger
Fayette
William J. Stevenson
Livingston, Mont
County
Longest Seiner Sheds Light On Local Mystery In Logansport
Captain Stoltz and Detective Strahle recover a 110 foot fish seine from John J Hildebrandt who claims the net belongs to Indiana state authorities. The find raises questions about ownership with Uncle Allen denying responsibility and a potential $100 fine cited for the owner.
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James M. Stoltz
William Strahle
Panhandle
John J. Hildebrandt
Logansport
The
Humane Society
Big John
Government Fishery Department
Hildebrandt
Indiana
Allen
Stoltz
John
Serious Charge Against Husband in Divorce Case
Ellen F. Forqueran filed for divorce through her attorney George W. Waters in circuit court. She accuses her husband of beating kicking and choking her and of soliciting illicit relations for financial gain. She cites scars on her body and claims habitual drunkenness and lack of support, seeking custody of John sixteen Grace thirteen Marie eleven and Agnes five.
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John
Grace
Marie
Agnes
Galveston Sues Sprink le over water contract
The city of Galveston through George Funk sues W H Sprinkle in mandamus to force completion of a 1906 water works contract. Citizens allege night water shuts off, pressure drops, and required machinery is not installed, endangering fire protection.
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Galveston
George Funk
W. H. Sprinkle
Sprinkle
Paving Complete Near New St. Joseph's Hospital
The pavement in front of the new St. Joseph's hospital building is finished and will open Thursday. Its cost was 7600 dollars, paid from the hospital building fund, and the work runs from North to High streets.
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St. Joseph's Hospital
P. Smith Delivers Address at State Bartenders Meeting
P. Smith spoke Monday at the state meeting of the State Bartenders' Association held in South Bend.
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P. Smith
State Bartenders’ Association
South Bend
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J. M Johnston
Royal Centre
W. D. Lutes
Grant County
Fairmount
C. C. Lyons
Gas City
J. J. Leonard
Jonesboro
F. M. Neal
Marion
M. F. Evans
Matthews
Luther Worf
TH. P. Loveland
Wabash County
Wabash
Jesse Parmenter
Dage
Haugh
Noah Bristow
Frial
Noah L. Bristow
Houck
Barron
Pic
HMO Piull
John Hildebrandt
Ellen F. Forqueran
George W. Wa
Ters
Circuit
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