Logansport Traction Row Advances In Court Dispute
Loganport Ind August 7 The Logansport Rochester & Northern Traction Company filed its answers in the Boyd and Murdock injunction suits agreeing to pay damages if the company is found unlawfully occupying land to reach Spencer Park. Judge Gamble’s order dissolving the restraining order is changed to a new venue before Judge Rabb. The L A N filed a $10 000 damage suit against Fred C Boyd and bondsmen for wages and attorney fees caused by delays. The council failed to reach a quorum on a franchise vote. In Muncie E T Ice reports right of way through Bethel Northwest of Muncie assured at no cost after farmers presentations.
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Indianapolis Journal
Logansport
Ind
Logansport, Rochester & Northern Traction Company
Boyd and Murdock
Spencer Park
Murdock
Boyd
Chase
County Grants Franchise for Electric Railroad Line
Portland Indiana August 7 County Commissioners grant a franchise to the Ohio and Indiana Railroad to use Camden streets and county highways for an electric line to carry passengers baggage and freight. The petition was presented by C F ton.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Ohio & Indiana Railroad
Camden
C. F. Ton
Van Buren Township to vote on subsidy next Monday
In Marion Indiana on August 7 voters of Van Buren township will go to the polls next Monday to decide a proposition granting a subsidy of five dollars to the Dayton Union and Huntington railroad project.
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Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
van Buren Township
Dayton, Union & Huntington
Oil men oppose gas dumping battle in Indiana
Muncie executives report oil operators in the gas belt will resist efforts by Manufacturers Gas Waste Association to end gas dumping. Ball Brothers pledge dismantling their $9,000 pumping station if others cut pumps. Committee says removing stations would restore five years of pressure and slow gas drainage.
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Indianapolis Journal
Muncie
Ind
Manufacturers’ Gas Waste Association
Indiana
E. B. Ball
Ball Brothers
G. R. Bell
Hartford City
Blackford County
George N. Catterson
Matthews
Converse
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Wabash Gas Plant Pauses Winter Preparations
The Logansport and Wabash Valley Gas Company reports repairs for winter at its Wabash Plant have begun but drilling new wells and laying lines are suspended due to gas shortages and insufficient revenue. The company will rely on the present system and spend on pipe repairs, not expecting gas supply after next year.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Logansport
Passenger Ida Hunt Dies in Gasoline Fire Explosion
The body of Mrs. Ida G. Hunt, 25, wife of Edward Hunt the Wabash railroad engineer, arrived in Fort Wayne for burial after dying from a gasoline explosion while lighting a stove fire at her Ashley home. Her husband was severely burned trying to put out the blaze.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Init
Ida G. Hunt
Edward Hunt
Ashley
Mary Cartwring
Lawless Men Outwitted at Wabash Boundary
Vigo County Indiana and Clark County Illinois sheriffs crack down on cross river fugitives near Darwin Illinois. A long standing gang tactic of fleeing across the river to dodge capture ends as deputies coordinate across state lines to arrest Frank Fuller and others.
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Indianapolis Journal
Terre Haute
Ind
Vigo County
Indlans
Clark County
Milnois
Darwin
Frank Fuller
Fuller
Indiana
Both Toltons At Home In Westville After Turmoil
Indiana reports show Mrs Tolton, wife of William Tolton, recovering from illness after learning her husband’s suspected role in her murder. She plans to move to St Mary's with four children. Tolton arrived home from Laporte and created a disturbance over missing clothing, blaming a neighbor woman. He says he will sue John Herrold and William Reynolds for signing arrest affidavits.
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Indianapolis Journal
Laporte
Ind
William Tolton
Westville
Chicago
Tolton
St. Mary's
Charles Polsdorfer
John Herrold
William Ynolds
Red Men at Greencastle Powwow in large gathering
In Greencastle Indiana on August 7 a major Red Men powwow drew about four thousand attendees from Wabash Valley counties. Mayor Jonathan Birch welcomed guests. W B King and H C Young spoke. Bands from Covington Brazil and Terre Haute performed. officers were elected with W B Carroll president and Lafayette Wilson treasurer. The next powwow is slated for Lebanon in August 1903.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greencastle
Ind
Meharry Hall
Jonathan Birch
W. B. King
Sachem
H. C. Young
Covington
Wabash Valley Powwow Association
Lebanon
Lafayette
Crawfordsville
Vigo
Clay
Hendricks
Cornet Band of
Brazil
Terre Haute City
W. B. Carroll
G. M. Mangus
Advance
J. B. Lane
Lafayette Wilson
Democrats to Hold County Convention During Elk Carnival
Elkhart county Democratic central committee met in Goshen and set a mass county convention for Tuesday August 19 at Island Park Elkhart to boost attendance amid a strong Republican majority. The gathering will be held outside the county seat for the first time in history to attract voters and draft candidates if needed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
Elkhart County
Democratic Central Committee
Elkhart
Democratic Assetigg Oe
Island Park
Democratic slate set in Lebanon and Richmond primaries
In Lebanon the Democratic county central committee nominated W A Buntin for county clerk and Calvin Graves for councilman at large after Clerk Good’s death and a prior resignation. In Richmond the Wayne county Republican central committee planned a primary to fill the prosecutor vacancy caused by E E Widup’s death. Senator C C Binkley will continue. Barratry at Leo Allen County.
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Indianapolis Journal
Lebanon
Ind
Democratic County Central Committee
W. A. Buntin
Calvin Graves
Sugar Creek Township
N. Good
Richmond
Wayne County Republican Central Committee
E. E. Widup
C. C. Binkley
Loon Keeper Has a Man Arrested for Encouraging Lawsuits
FORT WAYNE IND Aug 7 Hugh Kain of Lee county was arrested today on a warrant by saloon keeper Chris tan F. chm charging him with being a common narrator. The rare charge stems from Boehm's frequent prosecutions for liquor law violations. Bond set at 300 dollars as Kain allegedly incites neighbors to sue each other disturbing community peace.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hugh Kain
Lee
Christan F. Chm
Boehm
Kain
Freight and Passenger Stations of Monon Railroad Destroyed
Fire at Bedford Indiana destroys freight depot and two cars. The blaze reaches the stone passenger depot across the main track, leaving only walls standing and some parts burned into lime. General Agent Radley cites a six figure loss in the early morning blaze started by rubbish in barrels.
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Indianapolis Journal
Bedford
Ind
Monon Railroad
Radley
Runaway’s body sent home from the Philippines
Robbie Gaddis alias Harry Reno, a sergeant in Troop K of the Fourth Cavalry, died in the Philippines after running away from home six years earlier near Newbern Bartholomew County. His body was returned in a hermetically sealed metal casket via San Francisco for burial in the family plot.
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Indianapolis Journal
Greensburg
Ind
Robbie Gaddis
Harry Reno
Fourth Cavalry
Columbus
Philippines
Newbern
Bartholomew County
Philippine
Harry
San Francisco
Hodson Brother Forgery Arrest In South Bend
Willam K Hodson of Chicago son of the late Charles G Hodson was arrested in South Bend on forgery charges. His brother Benjamin Hodson is sought by police, possibly fled to Philadelphia. William K Hodson faces a hearing the next morning before Police Judge George G Yeldman based on a complaint by Jira Rebecca Hodson of 08 South Bend.
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Indianapolis Journal
South Bend
Ind
Willam K. Hodson
Chicago
Charles G. Hodson
Benjamin Hodson
Philadelphia
William K. Hodson
George G. Yeldman
Hodson
Jira
Rebecca Hodson
South
New Rink and Theater Rise in Elwood Indiana
Contracts awarded for improvements on the First National Bank building with a rear floor rearrangement, new roof and cornice raising the structure. A 350 rink to seat 2 4 thousand and a 340 thousand theater rise. brick business houses under construction. Elwood heating mains laid, ex Mayor De Harity home apparatus installed.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
First National Bank
The
Elks
Elwood Hot Water Heating Company
W. A. de Harity
Railway Sued for 810000 in Indiana
Mary Sands administrator files for 10000 against Chicago & Erie Railroad over death of Joseph Sands on the Laketon bridge December 16 negligence alleged. Fairmount notes seven teenth annual fair August 11 to 15 with full exhibits and fine horse races. Fort Wayne reports Paul Baumann found dead while serving Fort Wayne sportsmen. Greencastle says DePauw University names Sartain as physical director for track gym baseball. football coach to be hired separately.
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Indianapolis Journal
Wabash
Ind
Chicago & Erie Railroad
Mary Sands
Joseph Sands
Laketon
Fort Wayne
Paul Baumann
Columbia City
Baumann
Twenty-eighth Battery
Greencastle
Board of Control
The
Athletic Association of Depauw University
Charles A. Sartain
Terre Haute
Swine Breeders Meet At Shelbyville Indiana
Shelbyville hosts the Indiana Association of Expert Breeders of Swine annual meeting at the Shelby county fair grounds with robust attendance and many hogs to be scored. Mayor Morris gave an evening welcome address at the Ray Hotel parlors. Richmond reports the sixth annual Bible conference of Friends meetings closed tonight.
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Indianapolis Journal
Shelbyville
Ind
Indiana Association of Expert Breeders
Shelby County Fair Grounds
Morris
Ray Hotel
Richmond
Indiana, Western and Wilmington
Yearly Meetings of Friends
Foot Race Men Try to Turn Tables at Convention Opener
Springfield reports the opening of the Friends' Christian Endeavor international convention slated to run through Sunday night. Multiple Midwest briefs chronicle bond actions, arrests, deaths, and local civic notes from Indiana and neighboring states with updates on labor unrest, reunions, and community milestones.
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International Convention of the Friends’ Christian Endeavor
Fifteen Die and Forty Hurt in Milwaukee Road Wreck
Marshalltown Iowa reports arrives as search continues for more victims. Fifteen people died yesterday on the Milwaukee road wreck with forty injured. Names include S Dana Majeres Perry engineer PF Braman Perry engineer Thomas Casey Worcester laborers Jack Richardson Dan Sullivan Patrick Sullivan Frank Ray and eight unidentified workers. Henry Blackwood of Bellevue is among the injured.
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Marshalltown
Milwaukee Road
S. Dana Majeres
Perry
PF. K. Braman
Thomas Casey
Worcester
Mass
Jack Richardson
Dan Sullivan
Patrick Sullivan
Frank Ray
Henry Blackwood
Bellevue
Coast of the Black Sea Victim toll highlighted
The report notes widespread danger along the Black Sea coast with emphasis on the areas near Tcharkamba Tekke n Terme and Samsun where many lives were lost.
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Black Sea
Tcharkamba
Tekken Terme
Samsun
TWO OF A KIND. London Quill. A doctor on stage gets a performance seat
In French theaters the doctor of the theater has a seat for every performance and must be present each evening. A writer recalls a young man tale where a theater doctor aids a frightened actress amid a stage mishap. The manager fetches eau de cologne as a cure and the actress requests a few days holiday.
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London
M. B
Lynched for assault near Homer in Louisiana
In Shreveport on August 7, Harry Benton a 17 year old African American was lynched near Homer for criminal assault on a four year old child of D W Fortson. Benton was tied to a limb with a rope, then the horse was struck and he swung to his death as shots were fired into his body.
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Shreveport
Harry Benton
Homer
D. W. Fortson
Benton
Convict Identifies Lawyer Visitor at Angola Hope Farms
A Louisiana Legislature joint committee touring Angola and Hope penal farms was delayed by a witty exchange with a negro convict who recognized a rising young lawyer from near New Iberia. The man admitted the attorney had sent him there and offered to cover drinks if the matter stayed quiet.
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New Orleans
The Negligee Shirt
The piece satirizes gender norms in New York society, arguing that removing coats or a shirt is a sign of lax respectability. It lampoons the idea that modesty depends on dress, claiming both sexes reveal moral character by what they wear or omit.
Many new fishes found in South seas exploration
President David Starr Jordan of Stanford reports 453 distinct fish varieties found in the Bay of Apia Samoa in a joint survey with the U S Fish Commission. The discovery marks thorough exploration of a coral reef fish life and next steps include Tutuila around Tutuila Island.
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San Francisco
Cal
David Starr Jordan
Stanford University
South Seas
United States Fish Commission
Bay of
Apia
Samoa
Jordan
Island
Tutuila
Notable Rochester Inventor Bridget French Dies at 72
Mrs Bridget French a prominent inventor dies in Rochester aged seventy two. Born in Queens county Ireland she came to the United States in 1850 and set in Rochester. She devised and patented at least thirty utility articles and was still at work on new ones. Prof John Jay Watson a well known musical director and author dies according to a Boston special to the Herald. He was born in 18%.
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Rochester
N. Y
Bridget French
Queens County
Ireland
French
New York
John Jay Watson
Boston
the Herald
Ambiguity in Burlington Holdups Suspect Nabbed in Minnesota
Deputy sheriffs arrested a man who claimed the name George McKinnon on suspicion of being one of the Burlington men held up near Savanna Illinois last Monday. He says he lives nearby and denies knowledge of the train wreck. Torrents of rain in Constantinople flood the lower country.
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ST. Paul. Minn
George McKinnon
Burlington
Savanna
Iil
Noar
Marquis Carlo Di Rudini Undergoes Appendicitis Operation
New York August 7 reports the Marquis Carlo Di Rudini underwent an appendicitis operation after falling ill on board the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse and being moved to a private sanitarium. Doctors say he withstood the procedure well and has since rallied.
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New York
Carlo di Rudini
Towns Retaken by Nords Army in Haiti Action
CAPE EBASTIEN Aug 7 The army under General Nord minister of war for the provisional government has retaken St Michael and Marmalade confirming gains in the Caribbean conflict.
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Cape Ebastien
Haiti
General Nord
St. Michael and Marmalade
Quick-Witted Chinaman Foils Wheel Theft on Massachusetts Ave
Joseph Shaler, a young Negro, stole a bicycle from Indiana Avenue and Ohio Street. He tried to sell it to Doc Lung, a Chinaman on Massachusetts Avenue, offering the wheel at escalating prices. Patrolmen Jordan and Condell arrived as the suspect approached to complete a sale. Shaler confessed to the theft.
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Doc Lung
Massachusetts Avenue
Joseph Shaler
Indiana Avenue
Ohio Street
Shaler
Jordan
Condell
Assault by foot pads on East Tenth street leaves man seriously hurt
Charles Rugenstein of 2831 East Tenth street was attacked by two unidentified white men on his way home from the Atlas engine works. They robbed him of nothing and beat him with clubs, inflicting a serious head wound. His condition is listed as serious but not immediately life threatening.
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Charles Rugenstein
East Tenth Street
Tenth Street
Rugenstein
Atlas Engine Works
City News Notes From Broad Ripple and Local Events
Arthur Compton and Lee Long host an invitational informal hop at Broad Ripple tonight. George Gilchrist’s new Brightwood home on Gale street was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon, with an estimated loss of 1800 dollars. Elizabeth Whiteman becomes assistant matron at the Woman’s Prison replacing Mrs E B Randall who will fill the jail vacancy. Warrants issued for Thomas Cummings and C E Behymer on assault and battery for injuring Eddie Bowman at Atlas Engine Works. A letter reveals D H Wiles’s brother survived in a Chicago vault for years. he has been dead over three years. Traders Point farmers fear Whitecaps threats. anonymous letters reach Thomas Walton and church factions now divide the Traders Point church.
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Indianapolis Journal
Portland
Ind
Susan Whittacre
Benjamin Martin
Knox Township
Easthaven Asylum
Richmond
Evansville
Albert O. Durland
Durland
Henderson
Marion
Sarah A. Phillips
H. S. Phillips
Hanfield
Josephine Pearson
Edward
Phillips
Elwood
George W. Richer
New Lancaster
Bedford
William la Force
Monon Railroad
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Cambridge City
Robbins & Starr
Jackson & Starr
John F. Robbins
Indiana
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R. A. Jackson
Chicago
Rock Island Railroad
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Terre Haute
John Gill
Vandalla Company
Gill
St. Louis
Ray Jacoby
John Jacoby
Marshall County
Charles H. Reeves
John Langenbaugh
J. Rothenberger
South Bend
H. G. Thayer
C. H. Rare
John W. Parks
Salem
Lotus D. Coffman
H. B. Wilson
Franklin
Coffman
Madison
Madison School Board
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Flatrock Association of Baptists
Sandcreek Baptist Church
W. E. Morris
Tipton
William Angel
Bloomington
H. E. Wells
Monroe County Bank
Martinsville
J. H. Jones
Peru
Cornelius O’brien
Joseph Oehlman
Arthur Compton
Lee Long
Broad Ripple
George Gilchrist
Gale Street
Brightwood
Elizabeth Whiteman
Woman's Prison
E. B. Randall
Thomas Cummings
C. E. Behymer
Eddie Bowman
Atlas Engine Works
D. H. Wiles
Sherman House
Wiles
Traders Point
Thomas Walton
Lafayette Pike
Nightly Burglar Alarm: Man Fled After Window Break-In
Lee Stevens of 220 West Maryland reported around midnight that a negro attempted to enter his home through a window. Awakened by the disturbance he fled in his night clothes to the Lorraine Hotel, but police were not notified in time. Bicycle police trailed the suspect briefly before losing him a few blocks away.
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Lee Stevens
West
Maryland Street
Lorraine Hotel
Duncan
Peeta
Indiana State Librarian Publishes Librarianship Book
State Librarian W. E. Henry issues a booklet titled Librarianship What It Implies compiling views of prominent figures including W. H. Thompson president of Ohio State University Lloyd P. Smith of Philadelphia Library Company W. H. Fletcher of Amherst College Library and Mary Eileen Ahern editor Public Libraries
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W. E. Henry
Indiana
Mr. Henry
W. H. Thompsin
Ohio State University
Lloyd P. Smith
Philadelphia Library Company
W. IL. Fletcher
Amherst College Library
Mary Eileen Ahern
Public Libraries
McLaughlin Arrested After Assault and Threat with Razor
William McLaughlin, a colored man, living at 1002 Lafayette Street, became intoxicated last night and damaged furniture. He chased his wife with a razor. Bicyele Policemen Trimpe and Kitsmiller detained him and turned him over to Patrolman Montgomery. He faces charges of assault and battery and drawing a deadly weapon.
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William McLaughlin
Lafayette Street
Trimpe
Kitsmiller
McLaughlin
Montgomery
Evidence Taken In Crawford Hotel Suit At Crawfordsville
Evidence is being taken before a master in the United States Court in the Crawford Hotel case at Crawfordsville. The contractor sued Mr Crawford and a cross bill was filed claiming the contract was not properly carried out. Some evidence was taken last spring and work is now being resumed.
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United States
Crawford Hotel
Crawfordsville
Crawford
Salt Lake City seeks refined palmist professor
Salt Lake City residents search for an attractive and intelligent professor of palmistry who arrived recently and opened an office with faring signs. They are not seeking to hire anew but to find the same famed palmist they already know, believed to be the identical professor they are after.
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New York Evening Post
Salt Lake City
Salt Lake
Plummer Pancake Stand At 155 Cast Market Street
Mrs. Austin conducts a pancake stand at 155 Cast Market Street offering four varieties deemed the best.
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Hi. Plummer
Cast Market St
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