Logansport Faces Historic Flood Threat as Wabash Rises
Reported conditions place Logansport amid its worst flood danger in memory. The Wabash River topped its mark, ice jams form east of Georgetown, and snow covers the valley as residents move belongings upstairs and prepare for a possible break in the ice. Local commissioners weigh action to break gorges with dynamite if needed.
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Hel
Wabash
Logansport
Canal Street
Biddie’s Island
Eel River Avenue
Walter Osmer
Chris Jeannerette
Dennis Uhl
Osmer
High Street
Riverside Park
Eel River
Fourth Street
Cass
Carroll County
Wabash River
Delphi
Blockade Breaks But Slow Traffic Returns After Snow
Logansport marked Washingtons birthday with a heavy snowstorm that paralyzed transport. By night, rail lines began reopening though streetcars were scarce and many routes blocked. Two freight trains collided near Adamsport injuring two crewmen. Traction routes slowly revived as plows and sleighs aided movement while city crews cleared routes and employment agencies drew shovelers. Stores reported trade at a standstill.
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Pennsylvania
Vandalia
Adamsporo
Bert Wright
J. F. Murphy
Ft. Wayne
Northern Indiana Traction
Lafayette
Kokomo
Battenberg
City Car Lines
Erie Avenue
Burlington Avenue
Sixth Street
Broadway
Eighth Street
Broadway Ile
Boerger
Gillespie Transfer Barn
O’donnell Barn
Taft and German arbitration treaty move urged
New York February 22 Taft and German ambassador Count von Bernstorff favor earliest arbitration with Germany. A New York Peace Society committee clai ms Taft backs such talks and says ratification would revive negotiations with Germany toward universal peace by arbitration. The president cites his Pacifist speech and notes Britain and France already moved toward similar accords.
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Count von Bernstorff
Taft
Germany
Great Britain
France
England
United States
Senate
William H. Taft
Brock and Ritchie Draw In Catch-Weight Lightweight Bout
The Associated Press reports Phil Brock of Cleveland and Willie Ritchie of San Francisco fought to a draw after ten rounds. Brock rallied in the tenth, erasing Ritchie’s early advantage in a catch-weight lightweight contest.
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Associated Press
Cleveland
Ohio
Phil Brock
Willie Ritchie
San Francisco
Brock
Ritchie
Miller Beats Gustafson in Straight Falls in Winnipeg Match
Walter Miller defeated Charles Gustafson of Winnipeg in straight falls at St. Paul. The first fall came in 24 minutes 4 seconds and the second in seven minutes 50 seconds.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Walter Miller
Charles Gustafson
Winnipeg
Alberta Claire A Wyoming girl rides pony to Buffalo
Alberta Claire from Wyoming continued her snowbound journey toward Buffalo New York despite heavy Illinois snow. She battled drifts with her pony and dog, reached Fithian, and plans to press on toward Danville with the aim of arriving next week.
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Wyoming
Alberta Claire
Buf
Champaign County
Ill
Danville
Fithian
Vermillion County
Claire
Michael Burke
Wabash Railroad
Republicans 10 Wait for Board in Tariff Hearings
Washington reporting that Republican senators on the finance committee will caucus to decide procedure on tariff legislation. They favor awaiting tariff board reports and proposing to report adverse the House revision measures. Next week witnesses will push House steel bill with broad industry input. Driscoll of Auburn Pa. argues seamless tube makers cannot endure proposed cuts. Campbell of Youngstown says independent pipe firms now earn fair profits.
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Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Tariff Board
House
Finance Committee
Daniel J. Driscoll
Auburn Pa
James A. Campbell
Youngstown
Ohio
Brandt case in New York unsettled after governor’s decision
Governor Dix suspends action in Folke E. Brandt case, delaying final disposition. District Attorney Whitman plans an appeal from Justice Gerard’s writ of habeas corpus, keeping questions about the burglary sentence and possible conspiracy under review. Brandt expected to be freed on $5,000 bail with surety.
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Associated Press
New York
Dix
Folke E. Brandt
Mortimer DL. Schiff
Brandt
Whitman
Gerard
Prisoner Identified by Witness in Kimmel Bond Case
In St Louis the Kimmel claimant case unfolded with defense witness William P. Lardner recounting a tale of kidnapping and an attempted coerced purchase of stolen express bonds in 1898. The witness linked the claimant to George A. Kimmel, aided by Auburn prison photos showing strong resemblance and identifying marks.
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Kimmel
St. Louis
Kimmell
George A. Kimmell
Arkansas City
Kansas
United States District Court
William P. Lardner
Duluth
Lardner
Auburn
N. Y
George A. Kimmel
Kansas City
Niles
Mich
John M. Shetland
Shetland
New York
Supreme Court Rules Civil Service Law Unconstitutional
Havana returns a decision declaring the December law suspending the civil service act and the presidential decree enforcing it unconstitutional. The ruling impacts the veterans association movement and could lead to reinstatement of hundreds ousted officeholders and dismissals of appointees.
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Associated Press
Havana
Supreme Court
Veterans’ Association
Court activity continues in Winamac damage suit
The trial of Mrs. John Keip against the Chicago and Erie railroad proceeds in Winamac with testimony set to close by noon. Agnes Eckert testified about the automobile approaching the track and the railroad engineer said warnings were given as the train slowed to twenty miles per hour before the crash.
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John Keip
Chicago & Erie Railroad
Winamac
Washington
Agnes Eckert
John Eckert
Keip
Miss Eckert
Iding
A. G. Jenkines
C. H. Stuart
Winamace
Poison Suspected in Sickness of Brooklyn Infants
New York report notes seven infant deaths and five serious illnesses at Brooklyn nurseries within five days. Autopsy finds irritant traces in two stomachs. investigation targets a kitchen worker with possible grievance over pay. Eightth death reported. authorities delay action until cause is confirmed.
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Wuest
Hurricane in New York Strikes City, Six-Figure Damage Reported
A fierce New York storm on February twenty two brought record wind gusts and sustained speeds. Citywide reports indicate substantial damage estimated near half a million dollars across districts and waterfront areas. High seas and strong air currents contributed to widespread losses and emergency responses.
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Associated Press
New York
Indictments Allege Monopoly Ties in Cash Register Trade
Indictments in Cincinnati charge National Cash Register officials and sales agents with conspiracy to monopolize the cash register business under Sherman anti trust law. Adams Express Company faces charges over inflated express rates while seven Cincinnati manufacturers are accused of obtaining low transportation rates through undervaluation. The case lists numerous NCR personnel and branch sales managers across multiple cities.
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Sherman
Ash Register Company
Adams Express Company
Cincinnati
National Cash
Register
Cern
C. Bageter
Ecrabas
William Jors
William Pfiom
Alfred A. Thomas
United States
Hollister
Express Company
Commission P
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Glinn
Federal Grand Jury
Adams ‘Express
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Naional Cash Register Company
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