City police reorganization and pay raise approved
The Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners reorganizes the Logansport force, promoting Skelton to Superintendent, Morris to Captain, Thomason to Night Sergeant, and Costello to Day Sergeant. A monthly raise of two dollars is granted, effective May 1, with new titles and a trial on motorcycle use. The board praises officers and thanks rail companies for aiding in Kroeger’s shooting case.
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Thomas Morris
Gala
Thomason
Richard Costello
Skelton
Costello
McKee
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Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners
Logansport
Indiana
Vincent A. Skelton
Thomas.Morris
Gala Thomason
Sitvis
Kroeger
Joseph Kroeger
Board of Metropolitan
Pennsylvania
Vandalia
Morris
Knights of Columbus to Initiate Land of Fit Yi Fraternity
Loganport hosts first degrees for Knights of Columbus with about 150 guests expected from Sou ft Wayne Chicago Kokomo Elwood Tipton Muncie Marion Peru. Exercises start 9 30 at Market street club rooms then march to St Joseph. A banquet and entertainment follow with notable speakers and guests listed.
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Knights
Columbus City
Chicago
Kokomo
Elwac Tipton
Muncie
Marion
Peru
Hague Conference Plans Outlined by James Brown Scott
James Brown Scott outlines topics for the next Hague peace conference. He cites compulsory arbitration as likely to reappear and envisions an international court of justice and prize court, with Germany potentially accepting arbitration in the future. Scholarly debate and political figures weigh aims for universal peace and the end of war.
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Federation of the World
Edwin M. Ginn
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Life Term Sought for Man in Kroeger Shooting Case
Prosecutor Custer asks for a life sentence for Charles Pearce on trial for shooting Patrolman Kroeger. Pearce is an habitual criminal with two prior penitentiary terms eight years for highway robbery and five years previously served in Cleveland and Painesville. Witnesses testified yesterday. the grand jury may finish soon. Kroeger’s condition improves and remains out of danger.
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Charles Pearce
Custer
Pearce
Kroeger
International Conference Dream Shaped as Global Assembly
A speaker urged creating an established institution to crown diplomacy. He envisioned an international assembly capable of legislation and referendum, representing nations to promote and safeguard global interests.
Mrs Fairman and Mr Fairman Leave for Boston
Mr Fairman and Mrs Emma Myers depart the city for about ten days. Mr Fairman is a delegate to the grand lodge of the Order of Railway Conductors. Mrs Myers attends as delegate from the Ladies Auxiliary. The lodge meets May 11 and will sit for some time.
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James
Feared Youth Said He Might Try to Kill Himself
John Kline a sixteen year old worker in Dr. Jordan's office was found drinking and expressing wish to die. Neighbors reported he talked of death and police intervened to prevent self harm. Investigators will pursue where the liquor came from.
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John Kline
Dr. Jordan
Murder at Tipton Sparks Quarrel Over Ditch
Associated Press report from Tipton Iowa dated May 4 describes Henry Warling shooting and killing Charles Smith during a dispute over ditch construction. Warling surrendered to authorities after the fatal confrontation, both men residents on adjoining farms.
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Associated Press
Tipton
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Henry
Warling
Charles’ Smith
Sunday Schools Meet in Adams Township May 9 at 2 PM
Adams township Sunday school convenes May 9 at 2 p m with opening song invocation and multiple program items. Mt Carmel school presents attendance topic how to improve church attendance followed by discussions by J M Deniston and B F Ausman. Clara McClain presents lesson method, Barris and Bernice Dawalt recite, Vera Reed and Alice Kelsey sing, officers elected, benediction and expected school songs.
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Adams Township
Mt. Carmel
J.M. Deniston
Clara McClain
B. F. Ausman
Barris
Bernice Dawalt
Orvil’ Henderson
Vera Reedssong
Alice Kelsey
Cochevery Secures Second in Wasman Pool Tourney
Cochevery took second place last night in the Wasman pool tournament by beating Lytle in the deciding series. The final game concluded a close run for top honors in the event.
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Cochevery
Lytle
Drummer Robbed on Vandalia Train No 41
A drummer named Gunderson from Sheboygan Wisconsin was robbed Sunday on Vandalia Train No 41 while in charge of conductor C Johnson. The pickpocket seized his valuables and fled, leaving Gunderson in pursuit with others. The incident connects to a larger band of robbers operating on the line.
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Gunderson
Sheboygan
Wis
Vandalia
C Johnson
Fieinelle
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