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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1908
Page
4
Edgar F. Metzger publisher of the Logansport Daily Tribune swears the November 1908 circulation figures shown in the table. Notary E V Hillhouse attests, with commission expiry 26 1912.
A grim tally shows over 205 football injuries in 1908, underscoring that head on collisions cause serious harm in gridiron play, similar to risks seen in military engagements.
A newly chosen Cuban president who speaks Spanish but not English will need to think in English and adopt an American persona to effectively lead. The commentary notes the cultural and linguistic shift required as he assumes the role.
In a closing note, promoters of the cheaper goods claim tariffs would curb the wave of so called made in Germany items, arguing the price advantage harms domestic competition. They urge action to restrict imports and protect local producers.
A commentary urges the country life commission to study rural back roads before praising conditions. It praises families reliant on hunting and skill, while condemning a lazy recluse who fails to support kin, noting the social neglect of uplifting locals over distant schemes.
The Sixtieth congress is unlikely to differ from predecessors in yielding few laws in a short session. Urgent topics include labor and transportation, with the country life investigation likely to provoke discussion. Congress will inspect measures before passage, driven by economy signals and executive recommendations.
Be sounded and retrenchment. Be made in all appropriations, which will admit of paring down. The note urges careful review to trim expenses while preserving essential functions.
A critique argues smaller cities protect victims and families by avoiding sensational suicide stories. It cites a youth who died by his own hand in another state and notes local papers chose restraint over profitable lurid detail, valuing charity and ethics over sales.
Rail lines announce holiday fares of one regular fare plus half for round trips. Tickets sold December 24 25 usable for return through December 28. New Year rates similar with sales December 31 January 1 return by January 4. Applies to Vandalia Panhandle Pennsylvania and Wabash lines with special trains for college cities to handle expected heavy traffic.
The text notes a possible practicable crossing location where grades can be separated. It emphasizes selecting a site where separation is feasible and non separating.
The Pennsylvania railroad reports daytime handling with fourteen switching engines and crews and nighttime with twelve. This increase surpasses previous staffing, though Vandalia is not included.
Christmas business has begun at the local postoffice with the next fifteen days the busiest of the year. Relatives at a distance prompt more gifts and heavy outgoing mail while incoming mail grows slowly. Mail orders and stamps departments boom as express companies feel the rush. By Tuesday package business will be too heavy for carriers to cover all territory.
For years the Pennsylvania was the largest holder of other railroads securities but has been surpassed by Union Pacific under Harriman. The vast stock ownership of Union Pacific underscores its power in today’s securities market.
Four boys were brought before Justice Graves charged with malicious trespass after unloading coal from a Vandalia Railroad car on Gardner Street and starting a bonfire. They received a lecture and were released. the offense was treated as minor.
William T. Leedy becomes yard brakeman and several crew members miss days due to illness or lay offs. Vandalia plans December 19 Honey Moon Trail from Frankfort to Vincennes, pay car to visit next Friday and Saturday, with early pay to aid shopping. Alan B. Smith, traveling agent, in town to handle passenger matters.
Tipton township schools opened September 14 under trustee Edgar B. Phillips with increased attendance. The Onward commissioned high school draws pupils from Miami county to the east, Washington township to the west, and Jackson township to the south, with a 130 attendance and nine graduates this June. Superintendent C. H. Reider and principal E. F. Snyder lead language, science, drawing, math and history, while Grace Schwalm handles English. Music supervisor Cornelius F. Fisher, district teachers in numbered districts, and centralized Onward schools aid classification and economy. January 1 marks the end of Phillips term. successor C. B. Wilson is noted as capable to continue progress.
A. J. Holfpeter in Galveston claims bee stings and hornets nests can cure rheumatism. He offers two hornets nests for sale and suggests burning them in a horse stall as a remedy, though the only likely buyer is a person with rheumatism.
Grand officers of the orders of railroad telegraphers along with local Pennsylvania railroad employes east of Pittsburg and Erie arrive in Pittsburg for a special meeting to perfect arrangements before the general committee session this week. Differences of importance regarding telegraph department workers will be discussed with railroad representatives.
Several Cass county trustees travel to Indianapolis for the annual trustees meeting. Governor-elect Thomas R. Marshall will deliver an address to the association. Marshall passed through the city Monday night en route to the capital.
An Ohio Supreme Court ruling interprets railroad grade crossing statutes to prevent future complications and costs from adverse changes. The decision implies the junior company cannot undermine operations by voluntary actions and clarifies compliance standards.
Miss Helen Bruington aged 22 sister of Mrs Charles Kreis and former city resident died recently in Chicago. Interment was conducted in Chicago after a service at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Kreis in Chicago Heights.
Seventy five teams haul stone from Lucerne to build Michael and Modlin roads with completion expected this week. Officials anticipate the routes will open to the public shortly after.
George W. Fender Jr has been appointed assistant superintendent of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company and will oversee the work and sub agents in this and Miami counties.
The operation planned for W. W. Ross has been postponed for ten days due to inflammation. The delay was advised by Dr. Wishard of Indianapolis.
A Tribune notice from 319 Humphrey Street explains a woman advertised for a lost watch. The finder, a Royal Center resident, returned the timepiece within 48 hours.
A columnist urges early budgeting and gifts within means this Christmas. Small presents and personal gestures bring more happiness than costly shows, while sustained kindness daily spreads sunshine and strengthens friendships.
A three year old girl of Mr and Mrs Charles DeHaven and a three year old boy of Mr and Mrs Ben Shorts wandered from home on Spear Street yesterday afternoon. They viewed show windows on Market Street and cried at Third and Market. Patrolman Wedekind found them and returned them to their homes.
A small fire started by a defective flue in the frame building between Fifth and Sixth streets on High street occupied by Logansport Tannery and Jack Ayres. The blaze was extinguished before significant damage occurred yesterday morning.
A note from Benedict Fettig of 2112 Usher Street expresses appreciation for an early Christmas present. The message, though fragmented, conveys warm thanks and sentiment about the timely gift.
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