Stores to Open at 9 A.M. in Some Cities
Electric current use remains unchanged but surrounding cities may operate under milder rules. Merchants plan to seek modifications.
12 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1919
Page
1
Electric current use remains unchanged but surrounding cities may operate under milder rules. Merchants plan to seek modifications.
Work resumed in multiple states as indicators show activity picking up after a lull. Officials report limited relaxation in strict measures while businesses and services begin to reopen gradually across regions.
Retail outlets in Logansport will open at 9 am under a new agreement from merchants and the board of public works. Stores may admit staff at 8:30 am to stock, but sales start at 9, with electric current limited to 10 am to 4 pm.
Indiana city hours list shows merchant, elevator and theater restrictions for Fort Wayne and others. Entries mention Kokomo Lafayette Muncie South Bend with varying opening times, groceries exempt, and half power rules noted.
The U S Supreme Court refused to stop the government from deporting anarchist leader Alexander Berkman to Soviet Russia. Immigration officials announced plans to send him home soon, while Emma Goldman received a one week stay to examine records for possible appeal.
Washington district meeting reviewed plans for a 1920 campaign focusing on organisation and regional support. Attendees from various feeders discussed mobilizing supporters and coordinating activities.
Clyde Carr age 37 of Delphi and Tilman Leslie 37 of Delphi formerly Camden were riding an oil company truck when Wabash passenger No 4 struck the vehicle at the Rockfield crossing. Carr was killed instantly while Leslie suffered internal injuries and was taken to St Joseph hospital. Train was running about sixty mph and did not stop at Rockfield due to being ten minutes behind schedule causing the vehicle to be struck and demolished.
Reports from Seattle and Montana describe efforts to avert a national miners strike deadlock. W E Sherwood cites an agreement rejected by the Indianapolis group, eight thousand miners affected. Governor Hart appoints Ne Tanner to handle the fuel crisis as Roslyn Cleelum reads no return to work without a general convention order.
The Cass county Farmers Short Course began in Young America with a large turnout from Cass and Howard counties. About 75 men attended the opening men’s meeting at 1:15 in the K of P hall and 45 women joined the auditorium session at the schoolhouse. Florence A. Boston from Purdue University spoke on meal planning and balanced nutrition as part of Home Economics extension work.
President Wilson reportedly holds Dr. Garfield's resignation after a dispute over the coast strike settlement plan. Garfield allegedly disputes the commission’s structure and its power to raise coal prices for the public. The White House notes a letter from Garfield but declines comment. Continued discussion expected on page seven.
The Associated Press reports a mixed return to work and traffic in several states. Most miners resume at least partial operations while plans for normal passenger transport and reduced regulation are discussed. Kansas, Illinois, Texas and Michigan show varied reopening, with some idle capacity restored under prior supervision as disputes with unions continue.
The United Mine Workers of America urged members to return to work with minimal delay to meet public coal needs. A circular by the international generals of the organization was issued this afternoon. Grand jury investigations were noted, with charges of violations of the Sherman Act and trust laws.
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