Three damage suits filed against railroads in circuit court
Lena May Greeley seeks 3000 dollars for her husband's death in Logansport. Oscar Parker sues Terre Haute & Logansport for 15000 dollars after losing his right arm in May 1902 in Plymouth. Two railroads sued over a Logansport collision. one against Panhandle, one against Terre Haute & Logansport. The articles critique prosecuting attorneys’ fees and state salaries.
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Logansport
Panhandle Aml
Terre Haute & Logansport Railroad Company
Oscar Parker
McConnell
South Bend
Plymouth
Ind
C. O. Philbrick
Lena May Greeley Sues Railroad for 3000 Dollars
Lena May Greeley by her attorneys McConnell Jenkins and Jenkins sues the P C C and St L railroad for 3000 dollars over her husband Brakeman Greeleys death in a rear end collision on the Panhandle at Galveston October 6 1901. The suit claims the wreck was caused by the negligence of the third sections employer and notes the husband was riding in the cabin car of the second section when killed.
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Lena May Greeley
McConnell, Jenkines & Jenkines
Panhandle
Galveston
Hartford City
Logansport
Greeley
Death of Frederick Meisner Sparks Logansport Suit
Mary Honic administratrix of Frederick Meisner’s estate sues the P C C St L railroad for $900. She alleges a watch house on Third street near the tracks, erected without license, was overturned during a severe storm on April 23 1902 as Meisner walked home from Shultztown to the East End, crushing him to death.
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Frederick Meisner
Logansport
Third Street
Panhandle
Mary Honic
Debonus
Larry & Mahoney
Council of
Shultztown
East End
Salary for Prosecutor Proposed as Straight Salary Plan
Attorney General Taylor will urge the legislature to enact a law placing prosecuting attorneys on a straight salary and abolishing the fee system. He argues that better living salaries would attract capable prosecutors and reduce corruption.
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Taylor
Father Ang Non In Jail In Murphy Murder Case
Bellefountain Knight of Lewisburg, father of William Knight already jailed for murder in the Murphy case, was arrested by Sheriff Richason and Constable Wallace Smith on a first degree murder indictment. The pair were involved in the fatal shooting of James Packard Murphy after a dispute near Logansport. The arrest adds a startling twist as both Knights face trial this term.
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Lewisburg
Murphy
William Knight
Knight
Warrant Service Reveals Indicted Men in Jail
Sheriff Richason reports indictments by the grand jury and arrest of Thomas Hile for murder of Neill Hansen Charles Scott for assault and battery with intent to kill Frank Washington. Thomas Hartley for grand larceny. Frank Washington for attempted robbery. Clyde Musselman for grand larceny. he allegedly stole a horse and bogey to flee officers. William Jones for forgery of the name Q A Myers.
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Richason
Thomas Hile
Neill Hansen
Charles Scott
Frank Washington
Thomas Hartley
Clyde Musselman
William Jones
Treasurer Rose Returns in Return of Missing Official
John B. Rose, former Wabash treasurer who had been missing, arrived home from the west aboard the Wabash limited express last evening. He was accompanied by his brother Charles S. Rose, who had departed the city last Wednesday to escort him back. Rose appeared pale as he stepped from the train.
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Charles
John
Rose
Indianapolis
Wabash
Parsons
Kan
Indian Territory
John B. Rose
Charles S. Rose
Ventura Triumphs Over Chicago Indians In Gridiron Duel
A hot Ventura versus Chicago Indians game ended 6 to 0 in Chicago. I Fayette broke through with a 20 yard run while L Wilbur J Gleason and Jardine fueled Ventura’s win, highlighting Gleason’s rise since moving to Chicago.
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John D. Gleason
Chicago
Chicago American
Ventura
Chicago Indians
I. Fayette
L. Wilbur
J. Gleason
Jardine
Ventura Club
Complaints Over Check Payments At Indianapolis Factories
Workers are paid by check at several Indianapolis factories and must cash them at saloons to receive cash, often leading to drunken sprees. The Central Labor Union will review the issue at its next meeting to seek a solution.
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Indianapolis
Central Labor Union
Plan To Beat Election Law By Securing Bought Votes
A Marion Indiana man is said to have devised a method to buy a vote and ensure receipt of the goods. The Australian ballot system, long seen as a safeguard against vote buying, is challenged as lawmakers consider its insallable status amid rising concerns about tampering and secrecy in voting.
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Indiana
Marion
Ind
Wasteful Gas Flaring at Marion Oil Fields Questioned
The Journal notes widespread natural gas flaring at hundreds of Marion oil wells. An official says the waste could heat Peru for the winter, urging an investigation by Mr. Leach to uncover lawbreaking as oil men remain unaware of his presence.
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Marion
Orl
Peru
Leach
Talkers From Tippecanoe Camp Rustie Angling for Catfish
A Lafayette party led by Lute Mulford Will Adair and Waxy McDonald with Gardner Huntington of Moran has set up at Camp Rustie on the Wabash near Georgetown. Inside reports say the camp aims at catfish fishing while insiders claim Mulford and McDonald are involved in a scheme.
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Lute Mulford
Will Adair
Waxy” McDonald
Lafayette
Gardner Huntington
Moran
Camp Rustie
Wabash
Georgetown
Mulford
McDonald
Man Hurt in Bull Attack in Bethlehem Township
Benjamin Worstell witnessed Jehu Powell suffer a broken right arm and severe injuries after playfully striking a bull. The animal charged, knocked him down and trampled him. Powell is improving but expected to be disabled for some time.
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Benjamin Worstell
Jehu Powell
Bethlehem
Powell
Elmer Barr Faces Trial For Malicious Trespass
Elmer Barr, arrested last night on a malicious trespass charge by boarding house keeper Elizabeth Atlee, appeared this afternoon before Mayor Vaughn who sought dismissal. Barr offered to cover his board costs as the Winfield block gents furnishers Murdock and Wise delay their new building occupancy due to broken 68 by 86 inch window panes found this morning.
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Elmer Barr
Elizabeth Atlee
Vaughn
Barr
Murdock & Wise
Gents’ Furnishers
Winfield Block
Mise Worstell Visits Peru Mayor’s Household
Mise Marie Worstell daughter of Mr and Mrs Ben Worstell returned today from a visit with her uncle Mayor Durand of Peru.
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Mise Marie Worstell
Ben Worstell
Mayor Durand
Peru
John E McLucas Visits City On Business
John E McLucas of the Frank ton Ind flouring mills and former Logansport resident was in the city today for business purposes.
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John E. McLucas
Frankton, Ind
Logansport
Marion Man’s Vote Bribe Scheme Draws Caution
A Marion man devised a ballot fixing scam using a prepared carbon slip inside an envelope to copy votes. He planned to hire voters to mark specific squares, granting payoff only if the mark matched the agreed space, a method urging election inspectors to stay vigilant.
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Bright Marion
Political camp spurs clashes as two factions meet in wilderness
Mulford and McDonald on opposite sides of the fence camp in the wilderness to convert one another. Chris Eckert and Al Deweese will visit Sunday to check on Adair and Huntington who are set to umpire the game and could face trouble with the Lafayette police.
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Lafayette
Tippecanoe County
Mulford
McDonald
Chris Eckert
al Deweese
Adair
Huntington
Mistaken Mr Leach Criticized By Indiana Press Quote
The Indianapolis Sentinel quotes J. C. Leach saying oil men waste little gas as they need it for pumping and some use coal. He notes gas loss from old pipes due to sulphur and water in soil, and says companies won’t lay new main lines at this late field exhaustion.
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J. C. Leach
The
Indianapolis Sentinel
Leach
Peru Journal
New Comet Brightens as Predicted by Lick Observatory
Prof. W. W. Campbell of Lick Observatory reports the September 1 comet discovered by Prof. C. D. Perrine has grown brighter and is naked eye visible. Positions are given for September 28 near Alpha Cassiopeiae, September 29 near Beta Cassiopeiae, and October 6 near Alpha Cygni with the object moving southwest toward the sun by early November.
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W. W. Campbell
Lick Observatory
Associated Press
C. D. Perrine
Conductor Struck by Engine at Coal Docks
Tom Navin yard conductor on the Panhandle was struck by a bull at the coal docks this afternoon. He escaped with only minor cuts and bruises to the head and shoulders and was taken to the office of Drs. Shultz and Hetherington for treatment.
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Tom Navin
Panhandle
Drs. Shultz & Hetherington
Reconstruction Under Way On Wabash-Logansport Line
A party from the Wabash-Logansport Traction Company, led by RE C Folsom, inspected the Peru to this city interurban construction using an electric car. Five miles west of Peru are completed, with full line work advancing. Officials aim to run first cars by mid next month, weather permitting, though some delays could push start to month’s end. Construction on the local spur to Vandalia continues with old track torn up for standard gauge.
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Wabash-Logansport Traction Company
Peru
RE. C. Folsom
Vandalia
Studebaker insanity case advances in circuit court
In Boone County court the Studebaker insanity case proceeds with many doctors testifying. A dozen lawyers attend for the sheriff as the plaintiff seeks release. Jennie Ferrell is granted a divorce from Perry Ferrell. Martha Dunkle sues for divorce and $500 alimony alleging conspiracy by her husband and two sons to steal her farm share near the Wabash River.
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Studebaker
Jennie Ferrell
Perry Frederick Ferrell
Boone Township
Nelson & Myers
Martha Dunkie
Cass
Jacob Dunkle
Milton
Savanah
Wabash
Dankles
Jacob Dankle
Logansport Railway starts street car line reconstruction
The Logansport Railway company began rebuilding the local street car line with fifteen workers on the Sycamore street spur from Miami to Vandalia right of way. Steel rails ordered Saturday will arrive as excavation nears completion, with standard gauge and solid workmanship planned. The project aims to finish within the franchise period and connect with the Peru extension to create a substantial regional system offering improved service.
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Logansport Railway Company
Miami Street
Vandalia
Sycamore Street
Park
Peru
Wabash
Death of former resident in Decatur Illinois
Word reached D. D Fickle today of the accidental death of Harry Conway a former resident of this city at Decatur Illinois. No details are available yet but it is believed the accident occurred on the railroad since Conway was an engineer.
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D. D Fickle
Harry Conway
Decatur
Indianapolis Delegates Move to Remove Factory Inspector
At Evansville last week the Indiana Federation of Labor delegates accused State Factory Inspector McAbee of lax enforcement of child labor laws. In a clash over a brother who was ten years old secretly employed in a furniture factory, claims of prior factory notices sparked tempers and a pledge to push McAbee’s removal.
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Indianapolis
State Federation of Labor
Evansville
McAbee
Indiana to Represent at World’s Fair Site Allotment
Governor Durbin appoints a committee to represent Indiana in allotment of sites for state buildings by the St. Louis world’s fair commission. Members include Lieutenant Governor Newton W. Gilbert Stephen B. Fleming L E Slack and Otto Stechan. a state exhibit appropriation may be proposed to the next legislature.
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Durbin
Indiana
St. Louis
Liennamann and Deputy Decline County Clerk Race
Liennamann and deputy Fred G. Six will not enter the race for county clerk. The special convention on October 11 will nominate a man to run in the November election.
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Lienmemann
Fred G. Six
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Father Ang Non
Bellefountain Knight
Logansporter
Tippecanoe
Suter Ges
MR. Leach
Campell
E.C. Folsam
Jennie Ferrel
Martha Dunkle
Inspector McAbee
Liennamann
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