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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1908

Page

10

Medical Inspector for Schools Plan Discussed by Board

The school board seeks information from city boards on medical inspection for pupils before fall term. A possible plan to appoint a medical inspector for the schools is being considered, with emphasis on student safety and comfort. Fire safety upgrades at old school buildings were recommended, including stair access improvements. Classes for city scholars are reorganized under new teaching staff assignments, with Miss Clark and others taking roles in replacement positions.

Schoale Bet ‘Uween Jo Wats Bering Mitet Mise Clark Price Holgland

Four candidates earn perfect grades in Aden county race

Four democratic candidates for representative in Aden county passed a perfect examination on twenty questions about union labor attitudes. Republican candidates largely ignored the probe. Highlights include Cyrus Cline for congress and Nelson Whitton, Rosenwinkel, Walls, and Wolson for representative, all scoring 100 percent.

Aden Coun Lst Congress Cyrus Cline Wor Nelson Whittorn Pw Rosenwinkel Wit S. Walls Wiliam Wolson John BE Manning Shirley Roguwn and Uorvey OC

Transfer of General Foreman Robertson to St Thomas

General Foreman Robertson is transferred effective May 1 to St Thomas to oversee Wabash Tepic work. N Tovertson, current Wabash shops foreman, moves to serve as supervisor there. Robertson succeeds W C Chambers at St Thomas, while Eisele of Springfield becomes Fort Wayne foreman. The notice notes Springfield apprenticeship and long service with the company.

N. Tovertson Wabach St. Thomas. Gat Grand Trunk Sir. Robertson Sir. Paul Robertson W. OC. Chambers St. Thomas Stanharr Ie Eisele Springfield Fort Wayne Iginca Geo

First Johnson Club forms at Algon, Mich in student push

In ALHION, Michigan, apell 27, students launch the Johnson club led by Arthur Milpailuh and Joel Moore to honor John A. Johnson of Minnesota. The movement seeks to support the United States college police actions and challenges Bryan as Minnesota politics shift toward Altuna students.

Alhion Mich Apel Drat Johnson Club Rollegen Ler Jiere Arthur Milpaileh Callage Yaper Joel Moore Yentor Ornir Organiza Ton John A. Jatingen Minnesula Sip Meany College Politiea Bryan Altuna Minnesota

Railway shop expansions and a hospital update

The Pennsylvania Railroad reports enlarging Port Wayne shops at a cost near 500000 with Kalamazoo line improvements including track doubling new siding and a roundhouse. In a hospital update master Lawrence Happ, eight, remains in critical condition after being struck by a Nickel Plate freight in Saline.

Lewrance Happ St. Joseph's Hospital

Trolley Service Linking Indianapolis and Louisville

Through trolley service will be established next Friday between Indianapolis and Louisville, Kentucky, a distance of 117 miles. The route will create connections from Port Wayne to Louisville and assist Allen County in transferring prisoners to the Jeffersonville reformatory.

Tnedicpapolis Louisville Ky Port Wayne Louisvilla Allen County Priganéry Tefferson Villa Eformatory

Yard Conductor Dead in Crestline After Illness

Joan Scott, a yard conductor in the Pennsylvania yards at Crestline, died last Saturday afternoon after a lingering illness. He had just returned from a southern trip aimed at recuperating his health and had relatives in Fort Wayne with broad ties to railroad employees.

Joan Scott Pennsylvania Yaris Crestline Scott Fort Wayne

Buggy Hit by Train at Wells Street Crossing

Across Wells Street at the Lake Shore crossing a buggy and buses were partly demolished and a horse slightly injured in a night accident. An inquiry failed to disclose occupants or damage extent. Report notes resignations, injuries at Pennsylvania and Wabash shops, and a Wabash conductor’s upcoming discharge from hospital.

Wells Street Crossing Wells Street Lake Shore

Servant problem solved with asides on daily chores

A fragmented notice-like passage describes solving a domestic puzzle about a servant, with references to washing, scrubbing and daily routines. The text blends garbled phrases about tasks, happiness, and a fantasy tone, suggesting a playful or speculative reflection on service and duties.

Admiral Evans To Resume Command At Santa Cruz

Admirals Evans plans a staged fleet return from San Francisco to Manila via Hawaii and the Pacific, covering about 42 500 miles. The voyage includes a record Honolulu to Auckland leg and ends with May 10 flag retirement. A later handover to Admiral Sperry will occur during a world cruise to New York. Also noted is a lavish floral parade in southern California.

Washington Hampton Roads Naval of Selala San Francisco Philippines China Japan Manila Els Honolulu Auckland Santa Barbara Cal Evans Monterey Santa’ Cruz Connecticut Golden Gate Thomas Charles Sperry New York Nowers California

Indictment Again Against Brunough in Indianapolis

Indianapolis April 47. Harry Brunough is indicted again over alleged city street patching fraud. The new indictment mirrors the prior bill filed on April 1 1907, alleging mischarging for asphalt work. Brunough is set to appear in court May 11.

Indianapolis Ind Harry Brunough Brunough

Sultan Presents Magnificent Rug to President Roosevelt

President Roosevelt, at the White House, received a rug from the sultan of a distant realm. Turkish minister Mohamed Ali Bey presented the exclusive design rug, crafted in the sultan's private factory near Constantinople.

Washington Roosevelt Ray Mohamed Ali Bey White House Sultans Constantinopia

Tuberculosis in Local Dairy Herds

The Indiananalis News reports a condemned Fort Wayne dairy stable and nearby dairies. Inspector Frank W. Tucker notes about 4 percent of inspected cows in Fort Wayne area dairies show signs of tuberculosis, with affected cows isolated or culled.

Indiananalis News Tate Fort, Mayne Frank W. Tucker Fort Warne

Michigan iron workers greet Governor Johnson

Houghton Michigan April 27 Governor John A Johnson of Minnesota spoke to a large crowd at Berredgs theater addressing about 3000 people despite inclement weather. The event was held under the auspices of the Marin dist church and drew a strong turnout from local workers.

Proneninal Bowling 3c Ore at Detroit

Proneninal Bowling 3c Ore at Detroit reports a match featuring the Woodwards and a team misread as The Beat Me MieParinna, with a cited score of 5,185. The fragmentary text references a bowling event, players, and city locations, but the stream is garbled, obscuring precise details.

Detroit Woodwards Sheirae

Reformer Faces Hearing On Duty Neglect And Corruption

In New York on April 24 a hearing on dereliction charges against an ex reformer proceeded, with Attorney Jerome seeking to introduce vouchers tied to the Metropolitan Street Railway as evidence. The commissioner ruled the evidence admissible, while Jerome pressed for witnesses to connect district officials to the alleged corruption and accused officials of throttling prosecution. The session adjourned for the day.

New York Reeset Jerome Gene Jerome Ha W. A. Turnehust Tillaghast Metropolitan Street Railway Company Als Pierca Mr. Jerome Mr Pierce

Hearst Arraigns the Old Parties at New Independence Banquet

New York April 21 Hearst spoke at the New Independence Party county banquet in the Knickerbocker Hotel. He attacked both major parties saying their labor committee blocks labor measures and keeps congressmen from voting on labor issues. John Temple Graves and Charles L Dawyon also spoke.

New York United States New Independence Party Knickerbocker Willam Randolph Hearst Charles L Dawyon Kenstucky John Temple Hearst Partine Congress Labor Committee House of Representatives House

Personal News from Kosciusko County Warsaw Area

Local items report John Le Moorman of Knox touring Warsaw en route to Goshen Elkhart and South Bend for political efforts. Funeral services announced for O W Lynch of Warsaw and Jercy Thomas at Mt Pleasant Church. Various residents noted for health, home construction, and marriages including Rev J Goshert officiating a Birmingham marriage.

Warsaw Ind Agri John le Moorman Knox Reublican Congress A. L. Brick South Bend Goshen Elkhart O. W. Lynch Port Wayne Jercy Thomas Mt. Pleasant J. I. Goshert United Brethren Church A. C. Underwood Ware Wilge Danville Oria|Wehbey Milford James Arnold Millford Elizsheth Hardesty Syracuse John Massimera Sera Am Warsaw Friends Egat Aillferd Johnson Presbyterian Miss Relicard Birmingham Mich Macen Siisigrass Burket Dows Wicker Warsue Pym Frank Bratt Fyth Wayne

Auburn area notes busy with visits and travel

Auburn indiana minor news reports visitors and travels: Bertha Melick from Etna Green staying with L A Melick in Warsaw. Mrs Maude Hoskins of Gateaga visiting Mrs Charles Kerr in Warsaw. Dayton Mabie of Sioux City visiting Warsaw. A T Kist and Nancy Jeffries from Leesburg visiting Fort Wayne. Miss Olive Boggs moves to Fort Wayne. Harry Moore hosts Mrs Marflet Moore of Chicago. Miss North and teacher's meeting in Auburn. local society visits and travel plans continue with multiple residents visiting or returning from nearby cities.

Rela Tives Warsaw Bertha, Melick Etna Green L.A. Melick and Family Maude’ Hoskins Gateaga Charles Kerr Warways Dayton Mabie Sioux City Ware Law Jairs A. T. Kist Nancy Jeffries Leesburg Fort Wayne Olive Boggs W. Callison E. Be." Rose

Albion Briefs and Family Notices From Albion

In Albion and nearby, Mrs Jacob Hessel is reported sick at home. Mrs Noah Barons is ill from an illness. Augusta Rauser has returned home after visiting Kendy of Chicago. Mrs Rebekah Foster returns from Los Angeles. The three Killeharro children were briefly ill Saturday with possible poisoning. Dr W N G Reilly treated them and they are recovering.

Albion Jacob Hessel Novy Noah Barons Istrippe Bors Elza Kimmel Gustave Rauser Augusta Rauser Kendy Chicago Rebekah Foster Los Angeles Cal Will Kllleharro WN. G. Relll Neal

Warsaw News Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Weather

April 2 reports show Frank Api Tharp and Sid Ales Nine Atiller from Daly Michigan obtaining a license to wed in Carsopolis Michigan. Fernault returns from Cilengo. Howard Larber of Indianapolis visits Warsaw relatives. A heavy rainstorm swept Kosciusko county overnight. General Booth spoke in Warsaw with Salvation Army presence. A. Bowman from Warsaw visited Mentone and Cla Pont. Attorney James Frater of Warsaw handled Graken business.

Warsaw Frank API Tharp Sid Ales Nine Atiller Daly, Mich Carsopolis Fernault Cilengo Howard Larber Indianapalg Nds Kosciusko County Booth Ammer Feliz A. Bowman Warzae Mentone Clapont James Frater Graken

Kendallville Personal Notice Brief in Indiana

Kendallville notice from April 27 records Daisy Grant of Wawaka as the subject. Limited readable text indicates a personal item or notice without full details or outcome.

Kendallville, Ind Stis Daisy Grant Wawaka, Sho

Whitley County News Briefs Highlight Local Life

Columbia City Indiana notices report Marshall Watson returning home from Danville after visiting his sister Mia O F DeVault family welcomes a baby boy born Saturday Capt Spurgeon N Markley and Otto Kelser of Richland township are the proud parents Mrs Joan A Maynard prepares to work at Maynard Lester dry goods store in LaPorte while her husband serves as clerk A May day breakfast is planned by Cala City Presbyterian church group Alvin Fleck of Collins named as deputy for county center superintendency Frat George J Ta w is celebrating a birth today to Mr and Mrs WON Etyerer of Clear towship Ted TD Wood of Thamersk improves steady after illness obituary like notes conclude with local updates

Columbia City si—_ Marshall Watson Mos Danville Myi Say Thin City Mia O. F. DeVault Oak Hor Wae Spurgeon N. Markley Wits Mts Otto Kelser Richland Township Saturda Joan A. Maynard Milnes Te Yale Maynard & Lester Dry Roors Union Ton Hip Laporte Lay Ue Mangernis Uiness Binkesley Grisior Iss Tethel Siy Stryke Ue Smung Cala City Presbyterian — Church Alvin’ Fleck Colliaz Pst Cenney George Taw Won Etyerer Cleesi Ted TD Wood Thameresk

Butler Minor News Rutiar Incomplete Fragments

Fragmentary notes mention Gil Ate Tetes and Clee Breer with unclear events. A Rivertens visit Friday is noted among jumbled lines, but no coherent actions or dates emerge from the damaged text.

Gil al Amen Earth Ininhin Fridaz

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