04 Mar 1909
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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
1
A large number of guests gathered to bid Ed farewell, paying tribute to his years of service and friendship. Local officials and community members expressed gratitude and shared memories during the departure gathering.
In Washington on March 3 a massive crowd braved rain to await the quadrennial presidential inauguration. Congress cleared schedules as President Roosevelt and President-elect Taft shared lodging after a long day of receptions, while cabinet members resigned and inaugural committee work neared completion. About two hundred thousand visitors have gathered, with more arriving by train and boat.
Theodore Roosevelt spent his final working day at the White House handling routine duties. He signed several appropriation bills, met a delegation of schoolboys from Menominee Michigan, and issued multiple commissions to federal officials. He also received bureaus chiefs from the War Department and the Commerce and Labor Department and greeted hundreds of visitors by card and through Congress.
The record outlines a day with calls and receptions including Lt Gov Woodruff, various state governors, and a luncheon with Mrs. Roosevelt. It notes the naval appropriation bill signing restoring marines to ships and the Brownsville bill allowing redischarge soldiers to reenlist, plus a souvenir ink well purchase by a retiring Vice President.
Edward P. Kitch of Council Bluffs Iowa reappears after a disappearance reported from Naples on March 3 by Associated Press. Local authorities confirm his safe return and inquiry into his absence continues.
Representative Watson of Indiana and Representative Williams of Mississippi were feted on the eve of retirement. Williams received a portrait and Watson a loving cup with silver service as speeches accompanied both presentations.
In Washington on March 3 the Senate presented Vice President Fairbanks with a $1,185 silver service and a loving cup from Democratic members. Speeches were humorous and earnest as Fairbanks replied with notable feeling.
The Senate has long purchased an ink well and stand for each vice president and allows the retiring officeholder to keep it as a souvenir. A four year old report about the ink well for Mr Fairbanks sparked newspaper coverage suggesting doubts about its age or origin.
At a banquet in San Francisco celebrating a Chinese chamber of commerce the dinner included rare delicacies such as snow fungus priced at 40 a pound sharks fins and preserved eggs 100 years old. Fifty Americans attended and all speeches were in English. The seventeen course meal cost 25 per plate and featured melon seeds brains of yellow fish and water lily seeds served with duck.
Chicago march 3 AP reports the death of William Walker a member of the Saveltyiaen following unclear events. Further details await official confirmation.
The Sixtieth Congress closed peacefully with the Senate ending a Democratic filibuster on the penal code bill by removing objectionable features and passing the measure. Beveridge and Dolliver defended the president amid debate over papers and information from heads of departments. The conference reports on several bills were approved and funding levels set, with the president’s salary fixed at 75000 dollars. The House and Senate adjourned with few debates and passage of conference reports on military academy and sundry civil and general deficiency appropriations before a late-night session.
The Wabash will run a fast limited train named the Banner Blue Dispatch between Toledo and St Louis, reducing travel time by about an hour and a half. Specially decorated cars will rival the Banner Blue Limited, with Logansport possibly not a regular stop. The train will pass here shortly after midnight and addresses Toledo’s transfer delays at Fort Wayne.
Trustees unite in support of road work plans. The meeting recorded unanimous approval for funding and execution of pavement upgrades and drainage improvements across town streets.
Many road supervisors attended the meeting and favored expanding the dragging plan. Several trustees pledged to boost interest in the good roads movement, with Miami trustee calling a meeting for next week. Farmers and rural carriers stand to benefit from road improvements.
Indianapolis March 3 Special to The Tribune Governor Marshall vetoed the Stotsenburg Senate bill that would count bail time during appeals as prison time. Critics called it a rich man's bill. The governor cited that bail during appeal could be counted as prison time if the higher court sustains the conviction.
A Hess Ellis Company representative visited Logansport and set up an agency to market goods for a major drug firm. He endorsed the Tribune as the superior local paper for advertising and said no other paper will be used in the campaign, with Blaine Thompson Advertising Agency placing the contract as directed.
Indianapolis March 3 The House suspended rules to pass McCullough Senate bill repealing metropolitan police law affecting thirteen cities substitution made with Faulkner’s consent. Other measures include McGinnis repeal bill on clerks fees and Wells neat beer bill favorably advanced. Williams liquor license bill heads to engrossment amid sparse dissent as Faris bill stalls.
About 100 members and guests of the Logansport Credit Exchange gathered at the Stettiner for an evening of speeches on the organization’s work. Toastmaster H Kammerer led toasts while Dr J P Hetherington and Dr J A Little spoke on city collections and legal affairs. John A Viney discussed sanction board actions against fake advertising. Ike Oppenheimer praised fellowship. Charles W Graves spoke of a rosy future and noted the exchange has saved merchants $30,000 in losses from poor credit extensions. An engaging note closed the evening.
Indiana legislative notes show Racey and Garrard opposing a bill to buy and restore the William Henry Harrison home in Vincennes, killed by a postposed committee report. A playful debate surrounded Zearing’s goose bill, with Seidensticker and Buennagel mocking it and Grieger’s amendment limiting scope to cities over 100000.
Thirty-Eight Heads cites that ninety five percent of retailer failures stem from credit abuse, with Logansport worse than other cities. Banquet features music by Stevens orchestra. Panhandle office bowling team defeats City National Bank 270 pins. high score 191 by Bob Weir. Team rosters list Galloway, Weir, Hutton, Irving, Graffis and Moss, Price, Bergman, Julian, Powell, Ford. Possible championship match planned with Walkover team.
Helena March 3 the Montana legislature adjourned after a tense session. A Clayberg proposed anti Japanese bill modeled on a California act to bar orientals from holding land was defeated 24 to 22 in committee of the whole.
In Indiana two counties Sullivan and Jay voted dry in local option elections. Jay county closed 21 saloons by action while Sullivan county had already banned saloons through license revocation. Miami City officials heard from constituents as the statewide dry vote proceeded.
Appropriation of 1200 dollars authorized by county council to fund the Miami county option election on March 16. Wet opponents delayed action but now concede little can be done. wets appeal to the state supreme court on constitutionality while Isler shifts to support the appropriation as commissioners begin naming election officers.
Correspondencia reports a burning fuse device found against the royal palace wall and several arrests for possible involvement. The interior minister later said the object was not a bomb but a petard wrapped in thick paper and found about 500 yards from the palace.
Negro citizens of Washington plan to present Senator Foraker a massive solid silver loving cup this Friday in appreciation of his efforts on behalf of the discharged Brownsville battalion.
Interest grows among merchants as talks surface about repealing the metropolitan police measure. City officials and business leaders debate potential impacts on crime control, enforcement powers, and local commerce.
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