05 Aug 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1919
Page
1
City Council debates repealing extra judge pay and bailiff salary for civil case duties that never occurred in the city court. Some want to drop bailiff pay and cut judge pay, others seek a minimal amount, with action postponed to next meeting as officials seek agreement.
An invitation extends to Logansport and Cass county to organize a militia company. Walter J. Behmer received the letter detailing statewide steps to form field artillery and militia units. Indiana lacks a militia and officials say riots strikes or invasions could require mobilization. Members get two weeks paid vacation government equipment uniforms and a practice room with monthly drills. Interested persons are asked to contact Walter Behmer.
Mason M. Patrick, former AEF air service chief, told the House War investigation committee that no aircraft neededlessly burned or destroyed. He testified that only planes with no remaining value were junked after inventory showed worthlessness. He noted the front had about one fourth of the planes it should, with 740 machines at the front, 213 built in the United States. Training delays rather than aircraft shortage caused insufficiency.
George W. Seybold and Edwin Ash met H W Gossard in Chicago regarding a local branch factory. Gossard will add 5000 if the city raises 5000 more, boosting his total to 10060. The deadline is this week and committees meet at the Chamber of Commerce to push the final drive.
The Harrison M E church in LaPorte Indiana votes to amalgamate with the First M E church pending conference decision later this month. The consolidated properties include a church building and manse to be transferred to the First church with a new edifice planned to accommodate members.
Officials announce submission of plans for a large training exercise at Big Forge Army facility. The package outlines logistics, safety measures, and timelines for the multistage operation. Lead planners include reserve units and regional command staff.
War Department recommends a three month universal training system for all youths in their nineteenth year. The bill envisions a regular army of twenty one divisions with a peace strength of 519000 and war strength of 1250000. Training would be attached to regular divisions for three months, with youth reports required for two years and potential mobilization in war.
Mrs. Freida Long, wife of Clifford Long, found dead on the marble floor of the Lafayette Loan & Trust Company in Lafayette. Police suspect she fell or was thrown from the third landing. a man named Ralph appears in letters and a stock gift is noted. Investigation continues.
A divorce suit was filed today in Kokomo involving Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Suit of Russiaville. The couple had marital discord as Mrs. Suit and Suit did not suit each other and both parties were unhappy with Russiaville as a home.
A former local woman was found dead in a hall as police investigate a murder case. Investigators are examining the scene for signs and identifying possible suspects. Local authorities urge anyone with information to contact the incident desk.
At a Barnett hotel dinner, Rotary members debated the so called triumph statue porte on-air craft support. Harry Elliott and Mike Fansler clashed over the artwork while a two man committee was formed to devise relocation and funding options. The group agreed to wait for further action as discussions continued.
A terse dispatch notes that aims in Shantung China are anticipated to be clarified for purposes related to broader actions in China. The report emphasizes upcoming decisions and potential policy implications.
Washington Aug 4 Japan plans a formal declaration from Tokyo on Shantung the Chinese province under Versailles control. Officials say the statement will echo Japan’s stance that Shantung will be returned to China, possibly setting a restoration date and acknowledging a secret understanding with China. Continued on Page Three.
Washington Aug 4 Recommendations to President Wilson on reducing living costs are expected from the second cabinet and officials meeting. A committee led by Hines Leffingwell and Colver will present ideas while no decision has been made. Wilson holds private talks with Colver and Murdock regarding the issue. Attorney General Palmer has also summoned Chicago District Attorney Clyne to report on progress in investigations related to the matter and potential prosecutions of the big five packing companies.
Machinists at the Pennsylvania shops in Columbus vote to strike Wednesday morning. More than 1,000 men affected. The nationwide walkout disrupts freight traffic across the central west with 250,000 shop workers on strike and 75 percent expected out by Wednesday night.
Usual conditions prevailed at log saw Pennsylvania car shops with no clear sign of a nationwide railway shopmen strike. Freight service on the Wabash suffered as strike actions at Peru and other yards halted work. all switch engines idle. Indiana workers considered not joining. a strike vote was reported to be ordered by the national organization to end August 24. The cost of living is cited as motive. crafts include machinists blacksmiths boiler makers sheet metal workers and carmen.
Readable text indicates Bo Johnson and Fredy Root were re-arrested on Sunday in connection with a farm incident. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
An August report from Washington states that labor leaders engineers firemen conductors and the American Federation of Labor demand private capital retire from railroads and a tri partite control including the public management and employees to be presented before Congress Wednesday. The proposal frames it as a measure to address high living costs and to overhaul profit driven railroading with genuine public partnership.
The Associated Press reports Indianapolis August 4 contracts for eight highway sections totaling 54.5 miles with a combined cost of 1,891,669.55 awarded by the state commission. Twenty three bids were submitted as estimates by the commission engineering department. Roads to be concrete include Mount Meridian to 8.12 miles Cunningham Martinsville priced at 364 thousand dollars and the Lincoln highway Osceola to Carmel 5.76 miles by J E McNan Construction Company of Indiana at 205,973.95 dollars with the Seymour home county line.
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