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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1908
Page
7
A State Labor Commissioner report shows 135131 union members unemployed in New York during Q1 1908, out of 287450 total, a multi-year record. Only 11 percent of idleness stemmed from labor disputes as the state seeks re employment strategies for 75000 workers.
A committee of the Women’s League of the State of New York launches a drive to employ 5,000 women by August 15. An appeal to businessmen asks to absorb unemployed workers, with Prosperity Day set for August 18. Over a dozen firms pledge to hire women that date, as Mrs. Belle Herriman reports New York counts about 75 000 unemployed women.
National interest in proposed freight rate increases by railroads brings railroad presidents from New York Chicago to Pittsburg for a conference. A shipping interests committee will push for rate hikes, with support from Pillsbury as a key tonnage center. carriers fear court intervention if demands are unmet. The meeting follows prior discussions in New York July 16 and Chicago July.
Mr. Ralph Coat of 907 Calhoun Street told police a pickpocket stole from him near Main and Court streets as a moving picture screen drew a large nightly crowd. Police have watched the area for possible robberies after this first dip in some time while local stores advertise Wayne Grape Flavor drinks.
The Fort Wayne area hosts a weekend of social events and gatherings. Mrs. Frank Lumbard entertained friends at a bridge party, Miss Lehr hosted theater guests, and several families planned visits to Lake Michigan and summer cottages. Local clubs including Kekionga Golf Club prepare for mixed foursome play and dinners as members mingle, dine, and travel for summer leisure.
Mr Rice and his Muscetin hobby presented a stunning display of Rhodiolan blooms at the Air Dome. Hundreds of blossoms in tall vases lined the foyer creating a vivid, evolving color range from white to crimson. Rice recently purchased the Nelson farm and plans further bulb plantings to supply seed stores nationwide.
The public is invited to view a flower display at the Hunter venue. Officials schedule details remain unclear due to garbled text.
The following obituaries note Maurer Duslel Maurer age 7 years died Friday in Bloomington area. Bert Beath and many others are named as survivors. Agnes Draths and Lyman Noble are among the deceased with services planned, including a funeral at St Boniface Catholic church and at the family residence. Flowers requested not to be sent.
Vice Chancellor Howell announces Matthias Plum as special chancery emissary to investigate the operations of the United Box Board 2nd Paper company before and after the appointment of receivers, focusing on conduct and finances related to the board.
A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Senivalm of Waller Street. Frieda Hurshnesor travels to Woodburn for several weeks. Homer C. Underwood left Cleveland for legal matters. Elizabeth Nelson, recently convalescing at Hengland Avenue, will move home today to 1011 Harrison Street. Deputies Hughes and Hall escorted Wilson Schindler to the county asylum after lunacy ruling by Justice Tanker. A party of young men including Dr. Hatch and others plan a fishing trip to Crooked Lake for several weeks with tents. The Kreis Stolzenau Verein singing section will hold a picnic on Eckert's Grave, South Hanna Street, with music as a highlight. the grave is near the Paitiac Street car line, a spot for hunting and a gathered German community.
Orland Indiana July al marked the funeral of Milton T. Rose a longtime resident and civic leader. Neighbors and friends gathered to pay respects as Rose who suffered cancer for years died at his home near the village leaving a grieving wife and many sympathizers. He was noted for promoting local enterprise and railroad prospects for Orland and Millgrove. Funeral services were conducted by area pastor with burial in Green Cemetery.
South Whitley Ind, July 9. The local session enacted an ordinance creating a license fee of 100 dollars to operate games and betting devices. The measure targets all forms of gaming and is expected to affect local businesses and citizens.
At Hunting Park Avenue in Philadelphia a touring car crossed downed safety gates and was hit by an express train. Charles Humphreys, chief clerk in the bureau of poles, and Harve B. Bromley, upholsterer, were killed instantly. Witnesses heard the horn as the vehicle rushed toward the crossing. The train struck the car midcar and tossed it. Bromley was crushed and Humphreys fatally injured. Humphreys was a popular public safety department attendant.
A University of Chicago student, Carl Burton, was fatally injured when his car skidded and struck a curb on Michigan Avenue. Burton was thrown from the vehicle as others in the car were detained at the central police station. Louise Reinhardt, eleven, of Boston, was injured when her car crashed into a telephone pole and she was thrown from the vehicle. She remains in critical condition.
Philadelphia July report lists Dwain, former Quin City Motorclub president, and Dr. Donn Boove ank as two of several injured in an automobile accident. Both were taken to a hospital in serious condition after the crash this afternoon.
John H. Schulte, formerly lay teller at First National Bank of Racine, was arrested in Cleveland on a fugitive-from-justice charge. The arrest followed a warrant issued by the United States marshal.
In Blupeton, a jail break attempt was thwarted when Mrs Charles Pierce alerted deputies to a bent rear window. John McConnell and Edward Watson, held for house breaking, were found sawing bars and crawling into the hallway before officers surrounded them. The escape route was blocked and the bars are being repaired.
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