Plan of Underwood Causes Great Stir in Senate
Washington December 20 Peace treaty debate heats up as Underwood proposes a ten senator committee to work out a ratification compromise. Knox gains committee support for repeal of war declaration and demand of Germany for benefits under the unratified treaty. Mild Republicans oppose the measure while Democrats seek bi partisan reservations compromise.
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Wilson names coal commission trio to study wages
President Wilson announces a three member commission to study coal wages and conditions from the strike settlement. Henry M. Robison John P White and Rembrandt Peale will represent the public miners and operators. An early meeting will set plans and aim for unanimous action.
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City Electric Plant Repairs Under Way After Coal Delay
A 45 man team from Vandalia and Pennsylvania shops works at Logansport’s municipal electric plant after a conference led by Mayor Barnes. All city circuits will be cut for twenty four hours to enable repairs and coal delivery is awaited. officials expect full service by Monday if coal arrives.
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Vandalia and
L’ennsylvania Railroad
Vanhandle
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Municipal Electric Light
Walt. Scribner
Columbus
Ohio
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburgh
T. J. Farrington
G. E. Sisco
Pennsylvania
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Theie
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Dana
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Witt
Farrington
Vandalla
William Jones Named Deputy Postmaster
William Jones appointed deputy postmaster at Logansport succeeding William A. Sharts. Jones, 17 years in the local office, will assume duties Jan 15. Promotions include James H. Smith to money order clerk and Elmer V. Pierce to dispatcher.
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George B. Davis
William A. Sharts
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Short
Logansport
Billy
W. W. Moss
Tion
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James H. Smith
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Ohie Clayton
Smith
Elmer V. Pierce
Lyle Minnick
Sugar control ends for sugar crop June 30 1920
Senate approves McNary sugar control amendment by 60 to 12 authorizing end of domestic sugar control on June 30 1920 The sugar equalization board gains power to control and purchase sugar The action follows concerns over local store prices and shifts in policy as the bill moves to the president.
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Two New Moves To Relieve The Treaty Fight
The article outlines two fresh strategies aimed at easing tensions over the treaty dispute. It notes limited progress and questions about whether either approach will gain support in Congress and from allied nations.
Eastend To Get Electric Lights From Utilities Takeover
Logansport Utilities, formerly Logansport Heat and Power, took over the east central circuit from Sixth Street to near Fifteenth, wiring completed at 5 PM yesterday. Lights were on last night and will extend to virtually all of Eastend tonight, with about 100 kW needed to run the circuit.
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East Central
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Fifteenth
Eastend
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Man Ends Life After Facing Christmas Without Money
John Craig a 54 year old Muncie resident faced a lack of funds for food clothing and gifts on Christmas and self inflicted in front of a Muncie Portland streetcar east of the city. He died shortly after and left a wife and two children.
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Turner Turning In Grave Over Modern Typesetting
The piece contrasts George Turner who powered the Journal press with B A Kennel a Tribune linotype operator acting as a human motor for a Mergenthaler machine. It notes another operator at the keyboard as a correction and mockingly recalls Turner's legacy as the press modernizes.
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Logansport Stores Extend Evening Hours For Christmas
Three more shopping days before Christmas see Logansport merchants keep open evenings this week until Christmas Day. Stores open 8:30 a m to 9:30 p m Monday to Wednesday with dry goods toy ready-to-wear men furnishing and five and ten cent shops cited. Shoppers urged to complete purchases during the day whenever possible.
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Logansport
Tribune Delayed by Power Outage Reflects Advertising Load
The Tribune operated with no power until stores closed and rushed to assemble pages early in the evening to publish quickly. The blackout disrupted production but workers prepared ahead to finish the issue despite the outage.
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Reds Ready for Departure to Red Russia
The Reds prepare to leave for Red Russia as Transport Buford handles the departure logistics. Crew and officers gather announced aboard as the ship sets course.
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Red Russia
Radical deportation ship Buford sails for Soviet Russia
The army transport Buford under sealed orders will carry Emma Goldman Alexander Berkman and over 200 other radicals back to Russia. Passes to Brooklyn piers were canceled and the ship stocked for 500 persons for 60 days. The voyage details remain secret and deputies protect the operation.
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New York
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Russia
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Alexander Berkman
Brooklyn
Bilis Island
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Hartford
Miss Goldman
Berkman
Youngstown
Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale Gains Momentum in Logansport
The Logansport and Cass county sale of Red Cross Christmas seals shows excellent early progress and is expected to surge over the next three days. Organizers report the heaviest purchasing period typically occurs the week before Christmas, with yesterday likely the biggest day so far.
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Red Cross
Logansport
Cass County
Radical differences threaten early January action on bills
The House and Senate measures diverge sharply on key points prompting expected extended committee wrangling during the holiday recess. Final action is anticipated in January as lawmakers press for a reconciled version amid partisan pressure.
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Cummins bill clears Senate on railroad return to private operation
Washington December 20 The Cummins bill paving the way for the return of the railroads to private operation passed the Senate by 46 to 30 ending a lengthy debate and enabling a holiday recess. The measure retains anti strike and key provisions and goes to conference with the Esch bill. Leaders hope for final enactment early next month.
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House
Government Reports Retail Prices Rise in November
The Associated Press reports that despite efforts to curb costs, the cost of 22 staple foods rose 2 percent in November from October, with an annual family expenditure rise of 5 percent. Eggs up 13 percent, onions and sugar 10 percent, and several items up 3 percent or less. The railroad problem remains unsettled as Congress plans recess, with conference between Senate and House over return timelines and labor provisions amid party disagreements.
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Washington
Bureau of Labor Statistics
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Congress
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Rail Wreck Near Onawa Kills 23, Injures 50
An immigrant train and a freight train collided head on two miles west of Onawa station on the Canadian Pacific line. Twenty three people died, seventeen at the scene and six later. Fifty passengers were injured, several seriously.
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