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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
4
The piece notes that the fire drill is among the most important parts of education for the nation's youth. It mentions Edgar F. Metzger and Essie Hillhouse, a notary, with dates in 1908, and marks Friday morning March 6 1908 as the date line.
A Collinwood case study argues that human intelligence should guide construction and equipment of schoolhouses, using precise calculations to improve safety and functionality.
The county chairman historically lands the postmaster role, but current talk centers on B. F. Keesling who is close to Major Steele and could steer the appointment if his ally wins. Observers note Keesling aims to have his son named postmaster.
An editorial on a deadly school fire near Cleveland highlights inward opening doors as a preventable hazard. It argues proper safety upgrades, costing a few dollars, could have saved many lives and urges schools and boards to address dangerous building designs.
Editorial urges immediate, thorough review of all school buildings by the local school board. It says any unsafe doors or neglected safeguards endanger children and demands removal or repair at once to prevent future tragedies. The piece notes past lessons from public hall incidents and calls swift action today.
In Mishawaka Indiana Edward L Dawson 21 a United States Army deserter was baptized and then married Miss Bernice Hodges in a church parsonage by Rev L R Babbitt Police guard escorted Dawson back to jail then to Fort Sheridan after the ceremony The bride known as a gifted musician and impersonator was described as a rising stage performer
Sam Pickering manager of Indiana and Grand theaters in Marion and associate of Harry G. Sommers was in town last night. His company has a lease on Kokomo’s Alhambra theater and is believed to be pursuing a deal with Dowling theater owners for the Dowling house. No official word was released on the visit.
The L. A. C. basketball team will play Walton high school tonight at the rink, followed by Walton girls and Logansport girls games. L. A. C. lineup includes guards Homer Lee Floyd Lee, center George Dingman, forwards Ross Haseltine Arthur Routh, and L. N. Garry.
Grant county resident Thomas D. Tharp enters the Republican race for Congress in the Eleventh District subject to convention selection. He seeks the nomination through the party process and hopes to win the party's support at the upcoming convention.
Delegates to the Democratic State Convention will be chosen at county meetings this Saturday and Monday. Committeemen meet next Wednesday to elect a county chairman and plan the campaign. Frank V. Guthrie is the lone candidate for chairman. Meeting places and times are posted for Bethlehem Metea schoolhouse, Boone Royal Center, Clay North court room, Clinton Clymers Station, Eel areas in multiple wards, Deer Creek Center school, Noble Logansport court house, Tipton Cross Roads, and Washington Center.
Jephro Fuller of this city has been appointed by the department in Washington to the railway mail service. The appointment was received yesterday. Others appointed include Oscar Haindel of South Whitley D A Palcher of Marion and A H Schoen of Indianapolis. Fuller was formerly a brakeman on the Panhandle and friends expect regret at his departure.
Arthur Finegan tore his clothes to shreds while in jail after his father complained he stole furniture, sold it, and bought liquor. The father later bought the son new clothes, and the boy appeared content. Ruth Widgon, visiting in South Bend, has returned to the city.
The report details outward opening doors, two strong ground floor exits, and risky stairways in Lincoln Franklin and high schools. It warns of inward doors, narrow second floor stairs, and a wooden stairway furnace setup described as a fire trap, calling for outward doors and improved fire escapes.
Mrs. Elizabeth Sieber 71 wife of William B Sieber 2029 Spear Street died yesterday morning at 11. Margar et Smith died Wednesday of apoplexy funeral 9 30 from residence then Spring Creek Christian church at noon interment adjoining cemetery. Susie Elliott wife of Harvey Elliott died yesterday morning at 4 at residence Harrison Township age 35. George Dean died at Hoovers Adams Township 11 Thursday age 81 years 10 months funeral 10 Saturday Hoovers Church interment Shiloh cemetery. Doan family survivor list includes Nancy Miers James Doan Mattie Egman Marshall Doan Lida Bailey Mattie Henry and Charles Doan.
The next quarterly Board of State Charities bulletin reports a statewide reduction in poor relief taxes due to systematic work by township trustees. 1907 aid totaled 227304.71 dollars, much lower than past decades, with highest levies reaching 10 cents in 435 townships, and 335 townships levies at zero.
Premium taxes in the last half of 1907 rose 11 413.12 over 1906 to 193 277.01 amid robust outside insurer activity. Fire and casualty companies from various states show higher tax contributions, with Neal highlighting lower losses rather than more business as the main reason for the increase.
Two Black men suspected of murdering Warren Hart and Mrs. Hart were lynched in Hawkinsville Georgia as crowds gathered armed. Two more Black men were held on suspicion amid high excitement with robbery as the alleged motive.
Washington March 5 The house committee on rules moved to report favorably a resolution for appointing a house committee to investigate charges of corrupt influence tied to the authorization of submarine torpedo boats. The report is expected from Representative Dalzell.
The county treasurer reports February cash receipts of 20658.59 and total disbursements of 32636.52, an increase of 1977.98 over receipts. Of the collected sum 16341.70 was current tax.
Lawrence A. Eddingfield has filed for bankruptcy in Judge Mc Connell's court claiming no assets and liabilities of 2400 dollars. The filing details a relief from debts but notes an assetless estate.
Rev Cort Miller of the Walton parsonage conducts revival services at the Lutheran church in Rock Creek inviting local residents to attend and seek spiritual renewal.
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