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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
Voice culture records list students absent from today’s high school sessions. Forenoon absentees include Charles Belnca Helen Brandt Russe Brandt Edith Kenney Ina Kenney Josephine Kenney George Palmer Ralph Strong. Afternoon absences include Helen Diffenbaugh William Garsh and Fred Mach.
The Nelson shows change of pictures today with Miss Swihart singing new illustrated songs. Teddy Bear giveaway at tomorrow matinee for all attendees. Morgan's Comedians perform all next week with ten cent matinees and the 10 to 30 cent prices. Madame Gertrude will answer audience questions on stage. The French Maids burlesque at Dowling tonight promises melody and humor with a two dollar production standard.
Pekin reports show Tokyo aiming for nonmilitary action to recover the Japanese steamer Tatsu seized near Macao on February 7. Japan seeks unconditional release plus cargo indemnity, while arbitration proposals are rejected and British involvement is considered a last resort.
Pekin reports tensions as Japan demands return of the steamer Tatsu held by China at Huangpu on the Sikiang river. The ship was seized by Chinese customs at Macao on February 7.
Regular Lew Wallace Court No 305 I B N decides all future meetings will be at K of C hall at Fourth and Market. Jewell Rebekah lodge No 541 calls a regular meeting with initiations this afternoon. L S to the B of L F and E holds 2 30 this afternoon with a social session after business. Court of Honor proceeding.
Wiscon sin railroad commission rules railroads may shut telegraph stations to meet eight hour limits for operators. They say partial closures do not affect train safety and long shifts are unnecessary for commercial messages. Indiana differs, seeking enforcement under interstate rules, with some roads retaining required staffing. Vandalia legal opinion notes the company avoids interstate commission jurisdiction. New hires operate under a nine hour law.
The Pennsylvania Railroad company orders 55 000 tons of steel rails to be delivered by spring. The rails will be produced to new specifications to meet tougher road service needs and support expansion of the system. Additional workers will be hired across divisions to lay the heavy rails as soon as deliveries arrive.
Bad weather slows construction at the Flora Vandalia station delaying public use. Officials say the depot, built under the latest plans, will likely not be occupied until spring, leaving residents without a suitable station for some time.
One of the largest loaded trains to pull out of the city on the Vandalia left yesterday with No. 69 and a pusher. Freight officials report a rise in movements over the past three weeks. Three cars on No. 60 carried logs to South Bend for local manufacturers. Supt. C C Guild notes Saturday's storm caused extensive damage to electric wires in the city.
Officials plan orders to prevent locomotive sparks after National Glass Co. vs Clover Leaf case. Marion glass works at Greentown burned, with the court awarding National Glass $5,000 and seeking $10,000 in damages for fire caused by a locomotive spark. The plaintiff argued lack of spark arresters on locomotives.
The Wabash Railway will carry about 150 passengers with other roads similar in number as the first day of low homeseekers rates goes into effect. Some Logansport residents will join the trip, marking the peak in interstate travel to Texas.
Superintendent of construction plans an entertainment for Valley lines workers and the public. Stereopticon views will show scenes from the private car Lawton en route and include his trip through Mexico.
March 17 Culver Military College will dismiss for a short vacation. The Vandalia Company plans to add a special Chicago train and extra equipment on all trains to transport the many students home during the break.
Construction of the tower replacing the burned structure at Vandalia Lakeville is delayed due to late arrival of ordered material. A temporary station is in use and a two flag system is in operation.
Supt Worthington of Vandalia was away on business. Hedrick Ullery hosts his mother Mrs Mary Ullery from Bunker Hill. Rail wires stayed intact despite heavy rain. James Surface a Panhandle brakeman injured his hand Wednesday. Ted Anderson improves after a steel injury to his foot. Chief Dispatcher Tousley was traveling. Arthur W Brady named president of the Anderson Commercial club. Hi Fearney begins as superintendent of Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain with headquarters in St Louis.
Stated meeting of Tipton Lodge No. 33 F. and A. M. tonight at 7:30 with regular business and work in the M. M. degree. All Masons invited. A. S. Boyer, Sec. Advertise in the Tribune.
The local Haymakers order in Kokomo will be incorporated. Articles of incorporation have been filed for the Kokomo Haymakers, the oldest state order, and members await approval before they can loan money.
The circuit court adjourned until Monday with little business. Margaret Helm was granted a divorce from James E. Helm. William Powell versus Melvin McFarland was dismissed and costs paid. Miller case postponed due to illness of a party. David N. Starry, guardian of Hese kiah Fox, seeks to mortgage the estate for 500 dollars to employ a nurse for the patient.
The Evangelical church revival series grows in interest with Rev. L. S. Fisher of Indianapolis preaching last evening and Rev. J. J. Wise of Kokomo scheduled to lead the pulpit for the rest of the week.
A reader explains using a notebook to jot brief notes and little jokes for letters to correspondents. The habit keeps news scraps organized and makes letters more interesting, with the writer noting that others find their letters more engaging now.
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