Red and Black Quintet Wins Hard Fought Game
A record crowd of 1100 watched Logansport High beat Walton 16 to 11 in a fast local gym contest. Burns led the locals with multiple fouls and field goals as Walton rallied. Burns and Hedde sparked late, keeping the defense tight and the score tied at halftime. Final minutes saw Kessling seal the win with a late field goal as the Red and Black moved toward regional tourney play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton High School
Burns
Huffman
Walton
Turner
Samsel
Hedde
Porward Turner
Kessling
Shaffer
Reid Studebaker
L. H
Uffman
Somsel
Human
Reynolds
LaFountaine
Converse
Brookston
Monon
Chalmers
Young America
Macy
Deedsville
Miami County
City Made Defendants in $36000 Damage Suit
The City of Logansport and Independent Construction of Terre Haute are co defendants in a Cass county suit filed by attorney Charles E Hale for Elbert O Johnson and George Johnson alleging negligence in wiring at the Johnson home 1416 Toledo Street on August 9 1917. George Johnson a child under three sustained severe burns and permanent injuries possibly hindering future earnings while Elbert O Johnson seeks 6100 for nursing loss of services and expenses. Settlement talks were reported previously though neither party detailed the amount or final status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logansport
Independent Construction Company of
Terre Haute
Cass County
Charles E. Hale
Elbert O. Johnson
George Johnson
E. O. Johnson
Toledo Street
Southeast District
Ebert Troops Tighten Hold on Berlin After Street Fighting
Government forces seize key sites in Berlin after two days of combat with Spartacans resisting fiercely. Soldiers occupy major buildings as authorities declare control amid ongoing unrest.
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Ebert
Berlin
Alleged Navy Deserter Held for Burglary in Cass County
Walter Edward Smith an 18 year old parolee from Plainfield Boys' School and alleged navy deserter is jailed in Cass County on burglary charges. He allegedly forced entry into George Moriarty's grocery at Miami avenue and North Sixth street Wednesday night, with items found in his 539 Washington street room including socks coins jewelry and tobacco. Moriarty identified the goods at police headquarters and naval authorities were notified awaiting instructions.
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Walter Edward Smith
Plainfield
Navy
Cass Conty
George Moriarty
Miami Avenue
North Sixth Street
Smith
Washington Street
Moriarty
Military camp riot disrupts training as injuries reported
A disturbance at a military camp leads to injuries among personnel. Riot caused by discontents disrupts day’s training and safety protocols as officials investigate and restore order.
Riots at Kimmel Camp Rhyl Kill Several and Wound Dozens
Rioting at Rhyl in a Kimmel camp kill estimates range from eight to twenty seven with 25 to 73 wounded over three days. Cavalry was deployed to quell mobs and prevent raids while 200 malcontents sparked the unrest among 25000 Canadian troops awaiting embarkation in Britain.
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FBI Associated Press
London
Kimmel
Rhyl
Wales
Liverpool
France
Chester
Abergele
New Brunswick
American Aviator Home From Italy
Lieut W H Potthoff, a local aviation veteran who served in Italy since last summer, has returned to his home east of the city after receiving discharge in New York. Enlisting in 1917 from Logansport, he trained at Fort Benjamin Harrison and in aviation schools before serving in England France and Italy. He took part in raiding flights and survived dangerous encounters with archies. He earned the cross of war from the King of Italy and plans to resume studies at Purdue after visiting relatives.
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W. H. Potthoff
Italy
New York
Potthoff
Logansport
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
England
France
Foggia
Padua
Venice
Pothoff
Caproni
Purdue
Harbor Strike Ends On Railroad Terms Settlement
The marine workers' union accepted railroad administration terms tonight ending a strike that halted trans Atlantic and coastwise shipping since Tuesday morning. The Associated Press report from New York notes the decision brings a halt to the transport disruption and resumes regular harbor operations.
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Associated Press
New York
Marine Workers
Railroad Administration
Wilson Opposed to Sinking Surrendered German Fleet
President Wilson opposes destroying the surrendered German ships. In a March 1 letter to Representative Fuller he cautioned the plan sounds like counsel of those who do not know what else to do. He said the issue would be studied further on his return to Paris.
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Associated
Washington
Wilson
Representative Fuller
Massachusetts
Paris
Hays Opens 1920 Campaign in Twin Cities Speech
Will H. Hays chairman of the Republican national committee formally opened the 1920 campaign in Saint Paul with calls for strong American nationalism. Senator Kellogg reviewed wartime achievements and urged amendments to the League of Nations draft while Governor Burnquist criticized George Creel. Hays asserted the party’s role in preserving the republic and resisting federal ownership.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Twin Cities
Leagues of Nations
Northwest
United States
Frank B. Kellogg
League of Nations
J. A. Burnquist
National Committee
George Creel
Committee On Public Information
Hays
Republican Party
No Further Word From High School Girl
Florence Mas ters of Onward is missing since last Monday. Her father who left for eastern points Friday promised to wire updates but none have arrived. The case involves Lawrence Jones who picked up the girl’s suitcase Sunday night, claiming it was at her request.
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Florence Masters
Eastern Points
Lawrence Jones
Onward
Parole Officer Probes Calf Theft Case Near Galveston
Parole Officer Wheeler from the Jeffersonville reformatory arrived in the city and investigates William Jones, one of two men charged with calf theft from Charles Scott's pasture near Galveston. Jones is out on parole and may be returned to the institution.
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Wheeler
Jeffersonville
Army and Navy Heads to Visit Europe Together
Army and Navy leaders announce a joint European visit to coordinate defense programs and bolster alliance ties. They will meet key allied officials and review strategic plans for future interoperability and security cooperation.
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ARMY
NAVY
Europe
Navy and War Secretaries Plan European Mission
Secretary Daniels leads a naval expert party to Europe to study future capital ships. Secretary Baker will sail around April 1 to wrap up expeditionary force operations, leaving for six weeks. The two leaders may be abroad simultaneously, a rare state officials note.
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Associated Press
Washington
Daniels
Europe
Baker
Daniela
Wilson
Army
Navy
Naval
Admiral Benson
Bureau of Operations
Sims
New York
Leviathan
Paris
London
Rome
Naval General Board
United States
Pletcher
General Board
Mayo
Rodman
War Office
Hood
France
Benedict Crowell
Four Hundred Dead Or Wounded In Berlin Battle
Berlin battle leaves over four hundred dead or wounded, as government troops secure all key buildings by Friday afternoon. American Red Cross mission endangered during telegraph office seizure. Colonel Taylor directs women to seek safety in the palace hotel while the Adlon hosts the mission amid machine gun fire.
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London
Berlin
Red Cross
Taylor
Palace
Adlon
Republicans Complete Committee Assignments in Speakership Contest
The Republican committee on committees filled forty five vacancies across seven major House panels. Key figures include Gillett of Massachusetts and Mann of Illinois. Moore of Pennsylvania and Mondell of Wyoming signaled support for Mann while Mann refuses reelection for floor leader, with decisions on floor leader and steering committee postponed.
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Associated Press
Washington
Republican Committee On Committees
Representative Gillett
Massachusetts
Representative Mann
Illinois
Moore
Pennsylvania
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Mann
Jones
McLaughlin
Nebraska
Purnell
Indiana
Riddick
Montana
Voight
Wisconsin
Haugen
Iowa
Michigan
Anderson
Minnesota
Wilson
Ilinois
Ward
New York
McKinley
Wason New Hampshire
Hutchison
New Jersey
Fuller
James
Kearns
Ohio
Miller
LaGaradia
Kahn
California
Anthony
Kansas
McKenzie
Greene
Vermont
Morin
Cragon
Hull
Towa
Judiciary
Boies
Pensylvania
Christopherson
South Dakota
Classon
Currie
Goodykoonts
West Virginia
Yates
Husted
Volstead
Morgan
Oklahoma
Graham
Dyer
Missouri
Walsh
Reavis
Rivers and Harbors
Foster
Hickey
Juul
Unois
Layton
Delaware
Radcliffe
Strong
Kennedy
Costello
Dempsey
Emerson
Osborne
Freeman
Connecticut
Spartacans Attack From All Quarters
Berlin battles rage as government troops launch a multi front assault to relieve police headquarters. A western column nears the target, spectators suffer heavy casualties while defenders show weak resistance and poor leadership.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Armistice Terms debated at Paris peace conference
British statesmen and specialists join the Paris peace conference delegation to shape armistice terms. Premier Lloyd George plans to stay in Paris until March 20 and push stronger disarmament, especially for the German navy, with Balfour and Milner in long talks.
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Associated Press
Paris
Supreme Council
Lloyd George
Austen Chamberlain
Balfour
Viscount Milner
Germany
Patriot celebration would feature 100 piece Citizens band
John W. Coon of 318 East Mainstreet says he can muster a full hundred players for a big patriotic July Fourth celebration in the city. He spoke after attending a band concert by the Seventh Regiments Liberty Guard in Monticello and recently organized an eighteen piece band at Walton.
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John W. Coon
East Mainstreet
Citizens’ Band
Coon
Idaville
Regimes Liberty Guard Band
Monticelli
Walton
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Ney
Miller Kessling
Huffman Turner —dOener
E. C. Johnson and Son
America
Big Twin City
Secretary Daniels
Spartacans
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