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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1908
Page
2
Arbor Day proclamations are urged with April 24 observation and forest conservation talk. Fort Wayne civic leaders seek $200,000 for an armory. James Tonkel declines renomination, remaining county official. Reports cover local business, road paving, and postal and express service issues amid Georgia and Indianapolis references.
An OCR fragment notes a plan or event tied to July fourth with unclear health or safety implications. It mentions a transfer or course of action affecting a person, possibly a body, and references a one week timeframe. Exact subjects and outcomes are unclear due to text corruption.
City officials call for full cooperation in the annual population census covering residents aged six to twenty one. Officials warn misreporting or omission could reduce city revenue by four dollars per person and delay tax funds. The appeal stresses accuracy, timely completion by May first, and adherence to legal requirements.
The Fort Wayne Federation of Labor indicted Delegate St John for charges from the political committees. The trial board found him guilty and recommended relief from duty, with a majority vote approving the verdict. A mass meeting at the courthouse was set to protest recent Supreme Court labor decisions.
In vacation court Judge C W Watkins and Dr F Brooks filed bond for an appeal to the state supreme court in the Little River ditch case. Judge Watkins said he was ready to hear the Dunn murder case when attorneys are disposed. A petition seeks WW Wells on the democratic primary ticket for representative. Election officials checked voting places. some fees outstanding may trigger messenger dispatch. Civil suits include Miller v Null for partition, Clack v Tuite for 35340, and Kirbach suit for divorce and 2100 alimony with allegations of cruelty and forced factory work.
Herman Ts Brown is named Mie pnsisten to accept the first ph in the St. Tos schagls. The Auburn Amateur Musical met at Ana hore with Miss Ince Knapp. guests include Charles II Feniap and Detroit-based relatives visiting. The community mourns when a local teacher and father, Mr. Tym, is reported ill, while others prepare to host a charity program at the Gaptlse church.
It was announced at the Pennsylvania shops yesterday that E. Dildine, assistant foreman at Columbus, was promoted to general foreman succeeding Frank J. Mannix who resigned weeks ago. Dildine takes effective April 1 and delays Port Wayne work as locomotives are being constructed. Additionally a Wabash bridge incident near Montpelier disrupted service, causing detours and schedule adjustments across lines.
Agent Harry Plonlyser of the L E and Ve reports a new timetable will take effect next Monday. The change aims to improve Indianapolis service by adjusting big rail trains. The 6:30 departure will begin an hour earlier.
Nationals win streak extends to three as league No 1 contest yields three wins for Nationals and top performers include Bred Reynolds with 25 high and 9.00 average, and C Brink close behind. losers led by George Harkentider with 16 high and 4.28 average in a rough summary of early league play and forfeit wins for league No 2.
Federal court judge Anderson received a discharge in bankruptcy in this city. A newborn son was born to Mr and Mrs Harry F Kenaurk of Edgewater Avenue. C D Murray, owner of the Murray House in Decatur, is in town on business. The Pollard Gof & Ch contract arm, with Timothy Foonsy Sr of this city, secured a 365.00 dredging contract at Champaign. Dink Tedgine yesterday found a bank book with $9 in bills. the lost book belonged to Henry Osterman and Lodgins returned the money.
An ordinance to pay the balance of a judgment is to be introduced by the city council tonight. George Zurbehn of East Ponjudgment avenue sues the city for injuries from a collision of a street car and buggy near Main and Barr streets Sunday. Mrs. Zurbuen recovering after tumor removal operations by surgeons Porter and Schifling. Sister Georgina linked to Providence order teaches in Chelsea Mass. fire at St Rose convent prompted telegraph contact. Dr. B E Morgan sells Lot 30 feet at Washington and Lafayette for 2100. prospective 14009 residence planned on retained lot portion. First M E church hosts reception for Rev. Rowand and wife April 18 at 8 pm. Journal-Gazette want ads priced by the word.
Wabash shopmen face another pay cut as March expenses exceed $100,900 while a new five hour workday schedule reduces weekly hours. The move affects pay and shifts, with maintenance and telegraph inspections planned and several local staff changes noted.
Monroeville Indiana April item about Mr. William Alli HR and Mrs Rose Partin Brande Street at a gathering. Mention of Mr and Mrs V De At hire and others attending from local households. Scene notes several neighbors and Fork parents among attendees at a town social event.
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