Tribune Delays Edition By Nightfall
The Tribune cannot publish until after midnight delaying news and ads. The paper will be issued in the smallest possible form due to curtailment of content.
18 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
1
The Tribune cannot publish until after midnight delaying news and ads. The paper will be issued in the smallest possible form due to curtailment of content.
City officials held a meeting to discuss survey data and available information. The agenda included details from the Wabashtnige survey and data requests for Cedar Rapids.
At a last night gathering in Chamber rooms Mayor James and engineers including Harry M Bell and Rufus Magee joined a committee to push operation of a municipal plant for water and power. Secretary Rothstein was asked to send a letter to an Indianapolis engineering firm requesting survey data for Cedar Rapids near Logansport.
The Tribune reports eight pages published after a power crisis. A blackout cut all city power for hours, delaying presses until 12 35 AM aided by Mayor Barnes. Poor Indiana coal worsened the problem and officials expect a return to normal with better fuel soon.
Enumerators for the 1920 census in Cass county were announced by Will J. Alber. Forty two workers begin January 2 1920, with a school of instruction arranged statewide to prepare them. Named Cass County enumerators include Mary Bradfield Clara Leffert Bertha Thompson Marie Myers Lewis Smith Josephine Robinson Daniel Erb Harry Refighter Carrie Klinck Margaret Cook Harry Smith Charles Lybrook Rutland Myers Jules Fansler Ella McCartney Logansport R R B O Fickle Galveston William McKinney Lee Shafer Royal Centre Aaron Flory Logansport R R Emmett Ferguson Logansport R R Culncy Palmer Logansport R R Harry Ruth Walton Perry Logan New Waverly L A Rimpler Twelve Mile Matthew Maroney Carl Kistler Clyde Nayfield John C G Ray Hoover.
Jansville Indiana December 17 two officers trapped by a blast in the Buckskin mine at Buck Axin near here are believed dead the tipple and air shaft were destroyed and the explosion shook buildings three miles away rescue efforts from Evansville were underway but little hope remained for the two missing men all other workers were outside the mine at the time.
A brief AP report from New York describes a destructive blast at Lal causing government disruption and initial casualties. Details remain unclear as investigators assess the scene and seek official statements.
Associated Press reports in Washington that war department plans for a 576000 strong regular army faced near-certain rejection. Senate military committee Chair Wadsworth predicted a strength near 280000, with the House committee already agreeing to a similar size.
Flora defeated Young America 29 to 20 on Flora’s home floor. The game featured a fast pace and tough defense, with Flora securing the win in the decisive second half.
A civil rights dispute centers on Budell Jefferies and Jonn linked to a restaurant. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the case references potential discriminatory conduct and legal action.
The Longcliff hospital Christmas fund for inmate entertainment is swelling rapidly. Officials expect a sufficient total by week’s end. Donations accepted through December 23 at the hospital. Funds will fund winter entertainments including moving pictures, brief programs, cigars and candy gifts, and a Christmas dinner.
Rufous Magee’s absence at the Sagey luncheon did not dampen the Cass County Chamber discussion on water power for the Taunt Pal electric plant. A Mansfield Engineering survey from 1909-1910 showed local water power potential and sparked optimism for a future campaign.
The grand jury under Judge Anderson met this morning to weigh charges alleging miners and operators conspired to limit coal production in wartime. The case centers on the Lever Fuel Control Act and anti trust laws, with witnesses including miners and operators expected to testify tonight on progress.
Marie O Loder through attorney Hillis files for divorce from Dr Frank C Loder in Cass Circuit Court. She requests alimony and other relief in the action and the record lists the case as ongoing with unspecified further proceedings.
Senate chair Reuters dispatch describes confusion over the release of Consular Agent Jankins. A secretary Lansing text reading was reportedly not provided to the State Department and not read tonight. The border despatches and Mexican affairs inquiry are involved as negotiations continue.
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