Power Schedule Adopted and Coal Delivery Plan Outlined
A revised electric power schedule for local industries was approved last night changing W D Craig company hours to Wednesday through Friday 7 am to 4 pm. Plans for a coal delivery board to manage household orders in Logansport were favored, with Michigan division coal committee backing the move to speed ordering and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Craig
Loansport
Harry A. Bell
Michigan Division Coal Committee
Coal Committee
Frankfort
Chamber of Commerce
Railroad Coal Committee
Logan Div
Logansport
Michigan
Rat Road
Total Industries
Graud
Tri
Stormy General Committee Session Reopens Mine Work Debate
In a heated meeting the general committee approved resuming coal mine work despite radical opposition. The president’s proposal to end the tie up is pushed forward amid continued protests and labor tension.
Wine Grants and Transportation Commission Rates
The article discusses rate changes approved by the commissions related to wine grants and transportation, detailing impacts on industry stakeholders and public funding. It outlines approvals, affected agencies, and potential price adjustments expected from the new policy.
Gas Transportation wins partial rate increase for Indiana towns
The Public Service Commission grants Indiana Gas Transportation a partial rate rise to ten cents per thousand cubic feet, up from five. The increase affects Logansport and other towns served by the company, doubling local delivery charges, while local customers see no direct change from the gas company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana Gas Transportation Company
Lafayette
Public Service Commission
Logansport
Wabash
Frankfort
Lebanon
Bluffton
Decatur
Fort Wayne
Gas Transportation Company
R. C. Hillis
Housewives League
Gus Company
Northern Indiana Gas and Electric Company
Gus
Alexander Named Secretary of Commerce in Wilson’s Cabinet
President Wilson appoints Representative Joshua W. Alexander of Gallatin Missouri to succeed William C Redfield as secretary of commerce. Alexander, age 67, has been mayor of Gallatin, a six year circuit court judge and twelve years in Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Joshua W. Alexander
Gallatin
Secretary of Commerce
William C. Redfield
Alexander
Congress
St Louis Fights to Gain GOP Convention Favor in 1920 bid
Washington reports a struggle between Chicago and St. Louis for the Republican 1920 convention site. Missouri backers claim gains and hope to persuade a committee majority while Chicago boosters predict victory. The committee plans to set the convention date as well, with June 8 discussed and a Wednesday start considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Chicago
Republican Party
National Committee
St. Louis
Missouri
Power schedule for Loganport industries announced
The power schedule issued by the fuel committee sets 7 am to 4 pm operation hours for numerous firms in Logansport. Businesses listed include Longwell Cummings, Hendricks Brothers, Coca Cola Co, and many others with days varying from Monday to Saturday. Supplemental rules allow bakery day or night schedules and limit lighting in homes and clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Fuel Committee
Longwell-Cummings Company
Hendricks Brothers
Harry McSheehy
Smith Bros. Printing Co
Coca-Cola Co
W. B. Enyart & Co
Kilborn & Enyart
Co. D. Billman Co
J.B. Lynas & Co
W. H. Heppe Co
Sol Cook Co
Weaver Bronze Bushing Co
Bridge City Candy Co
Voorhees Lumber Co
Parker & Johnson
Thompson Lumber Co
Logansport Machine Co
Logansport Basket Co
Obenchain-Boyer Co
Nomaed Logansport Furniture Co
Logansport Ice Cream Co
Revere Motor Co
Gossard Factory
Logansport Radiator & Equipment Co
Sider Broom Co
Pittman & Hillock
W. C. Craig
Local man killed in collapse of railroad telegraph tower
A rear end Erie railroad collision destroyed a telegraph tower near Newton thirty miles east of Logansport. Michigan division engineer Charlies A. South was instantly killed, brakeman Carl Helton injured, tower operator D. T. Harbaugh left unharmed moments before, and all three were buried beneath wreckage. Funeral will be Thursday at Ninth Street Christian church.
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Newton
Logansport
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Erie Railroad
Charlies A. South
Michigan Division
Carl Helton
Spear Street
D. T. Harbaugh
Miami Avenue
Michime Division
Fulstoned
Broadway
Ninth Street
Erie
South
Helton
Harbaugh
Mercury Plunges As Cold Wave Sweeps In
A severe cold wave from the west drives temperatures down from 30 above to around zero by midnight with forecasts predicting more drops. Readings at Longcliff show sharp declines, and telegraphic reports warn of unprecedented lows nationwide with little relief in sight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longcliff
Denver
Captain Detzer to be tried by court martial
Captain Karl W. Detzer, former Fort Wayne newspaper man, faces a court martial at Governor's Island on charges of torturing prisoners to obtain confessions. The case, led by Major General Frank McIntyre, involves over 100 witnesses from France and across the United States with extensive costs anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detzer
Fort Wayne
Associated Press
New York
Governor’s Island
Karl W. Detzer
Ind
Smith
308Th Military Police
le Mans
France
Baker
Frank McIntyre
Cost of Living Still Going Up Continues
A fragmented AP report notes ongoing increases in consumer prices with references to staple goods rising by about nine to twelve percent. The text cuts off amid garbled OCR but signals broader inflationary pressure and continued costlier essentials.
Cass County Extends Christmas Vacation Across Townships
Superintendent Ladders announces longer holiday for Cass County schools. Outside Logansport, classes end Wednesday December 24 and resume January 5, extending the prior one week plan after trustees meeting decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Be.udders
Cass County
Logansport
Disappointment in Washington as coal strike talks end without agreement
Indianapolis reports say the United Mine Workers general committee adjourned at 6:30 pm without a settlement on Wilsons proposal to end the five week long strike. John L Lewis indicated further consideration and a 9:30 am meeting planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
United Mine Workers of America
Wilson
John L. Lewis
Mine Workers Organization
Lewis
The
Iminers
Organization
Lo Land
Sian
Associated Press
Washington
United Mine Workers Union
White House
Fuel Administration
Palmer
Garfield
Railroad strike disrupts coal shipments nationwide
An Associated Press report from Washington notes ongoing railroad disruptions delay coal deliveries across the central region. Officials warn of broader effects on industry and energy supply as workers push demands.
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Mmission
Nn Gas
Redfield
St. Louis Boosters
Watson
Logansport Industries
C. A. South
Iee
Howey
Secre
William Green
Cenernoon
Anderson
Asington
Central
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