Circulation figures sworn for July 1908
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of The Logansport Daily Tribune swears the July 1908 circulation figures as stated in the accompanying table. Notary Essie Hillhouse confirms the affidavit with seal, dated August 5, 1908, noting a daily average of 127,850 for the state of Indiana, Cass County, and The Logansport Daily Tribune.
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Indiana
County of
Cassa
Logansport Daily Tribune
Tribune
Edgar F. Metzger
Essie Hillhouse
Watson's Labor Record Addresses Indiana Union Questions
Indiana governor candidate James E. Watson agreed to speak before the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and invited other unions to attend. He outlined a labor-friendly record, citing votes boosting safety, hours, wages, and immigration limits, while noting his preference for a different date.
Local Ticket Listings for County Officials
Samuel Gifford for Treasurer and George W. Cogley for Sheriff lead a slate with J S Mellinger for Coroner and Dr M B Stewart for Surveyor. First District Commissioner Harry Bell runs alongside Alfred M Dill and Third District Commissioner Oliver M Harness in the race.
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Alfred M. Dill
Oliver M. Harness
Silence Wasn't Golden Divorce Suit in County Court
Mary E. Koon filed for divorce from Joseph H. Koon alleging only one conversation in a year following a quarrel. She alleges he has accused her of infidelity in front of strangers and fears for her safety. Custody of two minor children Lucy and Edmund is sought.
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Mary E. Koon
Joseph H. Koon
Lucy
Edmund
Couple Elopes with Parents Consent in Detroit Ceremony
Lester Stevens and Edna Wright eloped with both sets of parents' consent. They wed last Saturday night and now reside at 1622 Erie Avenue. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. Stevens, report happiness and are beginning married life together.
Railroads Accused of $3 Million Annual Leakage
Harrington Emerson, standards engineer for American Locomotive, claims U s railroads waste about 3 million dollars yearly due to small leakage in operations. He says recognizing this could shift focus from rate increases to economy and efficiency. Railroad officials acknowledge ongoing leakages and the need for savings.
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Neer
American Locomotive Company
Road by broadening the individual officer role
The text discusses expanding the officer’s function beyond railroad duties to include responsibilities to fellow workers, linking leadership to workplace relations and collaboration among employees.
Injured Panhandle shop worker with 750-pound wheels
Jacob Craig who operates the wheel press at the Panhandle shops had a severe foot injury yesterday when a wheel weighing 750 pounds fell on his instep. This marks his third injury in ten days, following previous incidents including an ear cut by an air crane and a bruised thumb from a crane chain.
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Craig
Elopers Fail In Attempt To Wed
Eva Howard thirteen and Orla Stambaugh sixteen eloped from Bradford Ohio with plans to marry in Converse and then Union City. Lacking a license they wandered on foot toward Union City before the girl's father intervened and the couple fled, leaving their future unclear.
Keeping Rhinestones Bright How to clean imitation gems
A vintage guide explains preserving rhinestones by a warm water bath, thorough rinsing, and drying in jewelers sawdust for stones set in silver gold or platinum. It warns softer glass imitations can scratch easily and advises gentler brushing with camel hair for non metal settings.
Wastes in Railroads Thin Savings Through Poor Practices
The text argues railroad waste stems from careless crews and cheap stationery. It cites a fireman using 25 percent more coal and a similar oil waste by engineers, suggesting a trained standardization expert could cut costs more than multiple superintendents. It highlights replacing brass grease cups with iron to save 25 percent per cup.
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Emerson
Wabash
Mr. Emerson
Woodpeckers Ruin Poles Belief in Forest Service Notice
Forest Service warns woodpeckers are destroying telephone and telegraph poles. Officials urge mitigation and monitoring of pole damage to prevent communication outages.
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Forest Service
Woodpecker Offenders Riddle Poles Across Area
Local report notes that many utility poles have been damaged by birds identified as woodpeckers. Officials urge residents to report sightings and implement preventive measures as repair crews assess the affected structures.
Air Brake Men Picnic In Panhandle Car Dept Event
Air brake men from the Panhandle car department plan a Sunday outing along the Wabash. About fifteen men will attend the camping day, described as a stag affair.
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Panhandle Car Department
Wabash
Switchman Killed in Pittsburg Yard Incident
George Grishaw, longtime switchman at Panhandle yards and bike man on the rod, was killed Thursday while working in the Pittsburg yards. His body was taken to Sharpsville, Indiana, for funeral services scheduled today.
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George Grishaw
Panhandle
Pittsburg
Sharpsville
Igd
Electric locomotive No 680 built in Indiana shops
The largest electric locomotive in Indiana was produced at the Indiana Union Traction Company central shops in Anderson for internal use. Valued at $5,000, the 30 by 7.5 by 8.5 foot engine weighs 80 000 pounds with 800 electric horsepower. It features automatic brakes couplers sanders and pantograph. On its first trip it ran through Anderson streets with Miss Anna Hughes naming it No 680 and Miss Leigh Route riding in the cab.
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Indiana
Indiana Union Traction Company
Anderson
Anna Hughes
Taylor
Panhandle Railway town notices list staff changes and travel
Charles R. Cohee returns to duty after a week sick. Several employees report illness and vacations including Jim Mulcahy Reeves and W. P Kromm. New messenger Ernest Burit and James Beaty begin work. Badge colors set for next Tuesday's picnic. Dozens more staff shifts and travel plans noted across shops offices and yards.
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Charles R. Cohee
Jim Mulcahy
Panhandle
Reeves
W. E. Shannon
Greenfield
D. B. Davis
Ohio
Ernest Burit
Association
Potato Traffic on Wabash Traffic Slacks
Wabash railroad reports the potato traffic has eased as fruit cars ordered to Decatur and western divisions are redirected to general business. Officials say more potatoes have been shipped over the Banner Route this year than ever, despite vigorous Clover Leaf competition.
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Wabash
Decatur
Guthrie Urges Individual Work For Better Year
Chairman Guthrie says progress will come from individual effort. He notes the company still pays many injury claims from the road and that most suits are being settled out of court as lawyers for the injured and heirs show willingness to compromise.
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Guthrie
Pearl
Guthrie Prefers Local Canvasses Over Rallies
Mr Guthrie stated no speaker has been booked yet and he plans county canvassing over large rallies. He indicated William J Bryan may speak elsewhere but not in this city while Herbert Brown chair of the county committee says they have not arranged any speeches.
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Guthrie
William J. Bryan
Mr. Guthrie
Herbert Brown
Republican County Committee
Coal contract awarded for fire station fuel
Healey and Moroney were awarded the fuel contract for the fire stations for the coming winter at 3.39 dollars per ton. The Independent Company bid 3.50 dollars per ton. All coal contracts are now let.
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Healey & Maroney
Decrease in Civil Suits Against Pennsylvania Railroad
The article notes a months long drop in the count of civil suits filed against the Pennsylvania Railroad for damages while clarifying this does not reflect a reduction in the overall number of accidents. It indicates a disconnect between lawsuits filed and accident frequency.
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Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvania Line Rail Road Club Forms at Altoona
The general manager of the Pennsylvania lines congratulates the Altoona Railroad Club on its new organization. The company plans to support and expand the club to other points along the Pennsylvania line east and west to improve rail service.
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Pennsylvania Lines
Railroad Club
Altoona
Pennsylvania
West Pleads Guilty to Intoxication Charge in Court
James West attorney at law pleaded guilty in Judge Smith's court after arrest by Patrolman Frohm for intoxication. Sentence suspended. West protested he was not so drunk as to warrant arrest.
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James West
Frohm
Smith
West
How to Sweep a Room
Basic room cleaning guide. Remove obstacles before sweeping. Use a broom in clean even strokes in sections and collect dust with a dustpan. Use a small whisk broom for tight spaces and clean under furniture. For rugs fold and wrap the broom in flannel and wipe bare floor areas.
Goin' Fishin The D C Coast Line to Mackinac Offer
The Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company promotes coastal trips for hunters and anglers to northern lakes and forests. It invites readers to write for a booklet by sending a two cent stamp to Detroit Michigan.
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Mackinac
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Fifth and Broadway
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Union Traction Company
Otto Garland
Store Room
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W. P Kromm
Perry Rarick
Winamac
James Beaty
Harry Singer
F. C. Newmaster
George Mollique
Hanna
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Jerome Larger
Cincinnati
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Panhandle Yard
H. D. Smith
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Frankfort
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Detroit & Cleveland Nav. Co
Detroit, Mich
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