23 Dec 1919
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1919
Page
1
The service commission proposes higher rates for electric lighting and power. Domestic lighting would rise to six cents, up from five, and power would go to five cents from three if the petition is granted. New rates would take effect January 1.
Alexander Howat president of the Kansas district of the United Mine Workers is jailed in Indianapolis awaiting a contempt hearing after a bond dispute. The judge pressed for a bond acceptable under the court injunction aimed at halting the coal miners strike. Hearing set for Monday at 2 p.m.
Report outlines the situation and needed steps to restore the plant to high class efficiency. It details rehabilitation actions, recommended future options, and urges prompt acceptance of the offer by authorities.
City leaders, Chamber of Commerce directors, and rail officials met to discuss improving the electric light plant. Pennsylvania engineers and the Austin company would oversee a reconstruction, pending railroad administration authority, with a plan aimed at economy and efficiency. Several city and railroad executives attended, citing issues like water gauges, boiler piping, and scale from long neglect.
The Loganport Municipal Electric Light Plant asks the Public Service Commission for higher domestic and power rates. City Attorney R C Hillis filed the petition, citing rising operating and production costs since 1914 and a $15,000 annual loss, with miners strike and coal shortages blamed for a $10,000 loss last month.
The Indianapolis News reports Democrats, including Michael Fansler of Logansport and Samuel Cook of Huntington, plan to contest congressional seats as Republicans claim strong statewide support. Edmund M. Wasmuth, GOP state chairman, touts a favorable tax law and solid party organization across Indiana.
Washington reports Senator Frelinghuysen of New Jersey says government settlement talks likely lead to higher coal prices or renewed strike. He calls Palmar’s proposal “loaded dice” for the public and warns of secret deals. Attorney General Palmer denies the accusation.
Associated Press dispatch from Rome says Gabriel D Annunzio has abandoned command of Fiume and is now on the high seas as reports reach Paris. The Italian poet soldier is said to have left the city and its grip on the port.
The United Mine Workers of America vote to end the strike under President Wilson’s proposal. A formal convention is set for January 5 in Columbus, Ohio, with notices printed and sent from miners headquarters.
A 1919 report from Logansport ind advocates immediate permanent repairs to the municipal lighting plant. A committee including Hutchinson, Farrington, Sisco, Scribner and others found temporary relief feasible but inadequate without a first class superintendent with full authority. The city urges safeguarding, proper inspection, and warned against false economy harming municipal power.
Washington reports intensified compromise efforts on ratification as Lodge and Underwood meet to align reservations. Hitchcock plans broad consultations with Republicans and a general post-holiday conference of ratifiers.
The Associated Press reports that Will Hays, chair of the Republican National Committee, accepted a $10,000 prize offer from Truxton Beall for a contest of best platform by young Republicans. The contest runs now through March 21, 1920, with $6,000 for first, $3,000 for second, and $1,000 for third. entrants must be under 25.
Washington officials forecast a drop in retail food prices between January and March as the government steps up a campaign against profiteering and hoarding. Attorney General Palmer said the cost of living is under control and could fall further if producers maximize output and consumers curb waste.
Opening of the defense in the Harry S. New murder case casts doubt on insanity claims. The defense cites prior despondency by Freda Lesser and notes a 1910 deposition calling New “Nutty” as part of the defense's argument.
The Cass County Chamber of Commerce recommends publishing the Pennsylvania Railroad and Austin Company reports to inform the public. It calls for securing their services to rehabilitate the electric light plant, appointing competent supervision for water works and electric plants, and creating future extension plans with adequate rates and a dedicated maintenance fund. The chamber pledges support to the city administration for immediate reforms.
Engineers of the Pennsylvania railroad submitted to Mayor James J. Barnes a detailed report on repairs at the city electric light plant. The document lists Saturday night Sunday and yesterday work by Logansport and Michigan division and the Austin Company, including boiler saddle caulking, water-glass components removal and replacement, flange gasket work, valve packing, and stoker brick renewal.
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