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Newspaper
Logansport Daily Tribune
Location
Logansport, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
Citizens of Camden organized a commercial club of twelve members on Monday evening and plan town improvements this summer. Several residents were noted in local activities including visits to Logansport and Indianapolis state convention attendees.
Flora Ute Blue and John Brower attend a convention in Indianapolis while local butcher Harry Spitler leverages low prices to attract customers.
Monroe Barnard, east of town, was in Logansport Tuesday as local market reports note 10 000 pounds of dressed hams bought by a regional buyer.
El E Walker of Lexington Indiana a noted violinist and long time participant in middle states contests died Tuesday at noon at his home. The loss comes as the local music community mourns a skilled performer and active figure in regional events.
W H Hiner bought a automobile. Mel Mosier conducted business in Logansport on Tuesday. Will Eckerley made a business trip to Logansport Tuesday. Jesse Presho of Royal Center visits this week. Frank Sandefer attends a convention in Indianapolis. Presbyterian church held a Sunday school convention Tuesday evening. Will Spitler travels to Michigan this week for a milch cow stock sale. Frazier Thomas near town attends the Democratic convention in Indianapolis. Martha Little went to Chicago Wednesday for bronchial treatment. P Pritchard is on the sick list. Earl and Mary Huntsinger are home with measles on North Center street.
Kahler and Lester run a new delivery wagon. Carey greets friends. Minton family ill with muscular rheumatism. Burk to go to Windfall for work. Phillips family hosted by Kahler. Dukes of Winamac visited Fisher family. Mable Fertich hosts Sunday school. Lotteridge family visiting North Grove. Bond joins A W Hartman firm. Bond and Blanche Buck stay. Korner and Washburn visit Henry Korner in Logansport. Ambler and son Charles attend Major Glum sale and catch up with friends. Next Friday local contest for oratorical field meet set in the school house. Will Stephens and Reed visit Gas City. Stephens buys a house there.
The article explains a simple under-driver chain lock used when engines are repaired to prevent unwanted movement. It describes how two chains under each driver secure the engine, plus alternative methods like a square nut. It notes related personnel changes, yard operations, and upcoming movements of engines and cars within the Panhandle and Vandalia systems.
Road Foreman of Engines Mc Donald lectures engineers and firemen on economy in coal and other materials. He notes coal use rose by 0.000594 pounds per car mile, costing the road about 24000 dollars annually in waste. He cites oil sand and waste as savings targets if his guidance is followed.
The Pullman company honors Logansport by naming a new Pullman car after the city. The car operates on the New York to St. Louis route. A Geo M. Pullman daughter once earned 5000 dollars yearly for naming Pullman cars. If she named this car, Logansport sends its regards.
Brakeman P D Q Woodfield of Vandalia made a flying trip to Con Verse yesterday. Baggageman J W Fletcher who runs on the Columbus Logansport division has bought a new Columbus residence and will rent it after repairs. Mr Fletcher is noted as a well informed real estate value expert in that city. G F Tanguy, caller at Vandalia, is home from Terre Haute.
The text notes a house and lot being torn down and shipped for a new site. Harvey Brown and his son Clay traveled to Logan to visit his ill daughter Mable. Howard Owens sold his house and lot and is living with Mr. Summerfeldt.
Berlin reports on March 26 that Chancellor von Bülow insists the Kaiser's letter is wholly authentic and not altered. Associated Press dispatch notes the private communiqué underscores trust in the document.
A joint initiation of the Pathfinders lodge is planned for Tuesday night with about fifty applicants from Peru Kokomo and Lafayette. State officers including the state board of trustees and 250 visitors are expected. Harry M. Ham and George P. McKay will attend and speak.
Attorney General Bonaparte signaled the Justice Department will pursue actions against railroads to divest coal properties by May 1 under the Hepburn law. L A Wilmer of Baltimore is drafting suits to be filed after the deadline. Congress pressed for a test suit but the attorney-general's hint surprised observers.
The Nichi Nichi Shimbun says the upcoming American fleet visit sparks wild rumors but will strengthen friendship and mutual interests. Asahi Shim bun trusts naval policy in the Pacific and harmony with China will keep long‑standing ties intact. Other papers welcome the fleet’s prospective visit with optimism.
Postal tips for Easter postcard mail show rules on card surfaces with mica or tinsel requiring envelopes. Rates vary with message type: writing entitles two cents per ounce and printing one cent per two ounces, with stamps affixed to the envelope.
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