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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1908
Page
9
City authorities issue orders affecting all shop men in Winnipeg as part of a broader employment and operations crackdown. Details specify compliance requirements for hours, safety, and wage practices across trades. The move aims to standardize conditions and reduce irregular labor arrangements.
Indiana appoints delegates for the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington on September 21 to October 1. The list includes Dr J R Fluvty, Mrs George W Spann, Dr M A Borer, Dr I V Cattee, Dr W Dr Marble, Dr David C Peston, and many others from cities such as Terre Haute Logansport Evansville Fort Wayne Richmond Indianapolis and Lafayette. PRIEST BOTHERS THE POPE ROME. Aug. 4-The actions of Pelix Savigny caused Vatican alarm and his expulsion from its precincts after forcing contact with the pope. The thirty three year old priest refused to move when asked and had to be removed by gendarmes.
The first milk case to be tried in the monleine court was against Berrymin John Branstein, drawing court attention all day. Branstein’s defense sought a juicy tell with Attorney G. Hartman delivering strong testimony. Dr. A. P. Buchian of the city health board testified about risks from high temperature milk, with several more cases listed for Judge Skelton’s court and upcoming before the district judge of the Pees Tana.
A fragment rich with local conversations sketches summer charm and poetry. Mentions Miss Nelile Liggevue in Mt Vernon and visits across Chicago Rome City and Fort Wayne. Socials include a Gol club party for Ray Burrows and Carl Upmeyer, reminiscences of old settlers, and many moving visits among families and friends.
The Journal-Gazette notes the formation of the New Indiana Traction Company with plans to build a line looping through Marion Grant county and extending to Amboy North Grove Streeterville and Logansport along with other towns in the region. Directors listed include George D Lindsay G Spurkes Hesel S King Marion Ji Innigk Grant county and others.
The air ship resumed its voyage on a clear route from Onpenietea toward Froderlelstedon. The craft moved southward following a detour with the Eastern Winds steering through the region as reported in the late dispatches.
Farman's Machine achieves a notable journey with observers praising the effort. The event described features cheering crowds and a trial run that showcased a striking display of capability, drawing attention from attendees as the device completed its circuit.
Report from Laporte details a crime scene where an apparently unnamed man was shot and dumped in a grave. The victim wore a blue suit, Panama hat, and leather goods bought in Milwaukee and Grand Rapids. Papers found on him include a Farmers copy dated August 1, 1908, and a Laporte premium listing. Coroner Mack notes puncture marks on the face and a rolled vest, with the body buried in an improvised grave after likely being driven some distance from the original location.
Oil field work remains vibrant with old wells being pulled in Allen county and adjacent areas. Shonguad and others in Highland township drill Nos 3 on Beuenschwander farm while Ridge township hears tests by McDouell Davis on the HR. Ginlland farm. J D Downing and partners work on several Nos 8 4 and 7s in Liberty and York townships moving toward renewed development.
Drilling activity noted across multiple farms in Jennings township. Names include Bens, Lane Co, J Lynch, Wolfe Bros, Taylor, Wright, Jones, Yocum, Brown, and others. Several farms show five to thirty barrels pumped per test in sections 0 2 3 9 20. Local outfits FF Cl Lane & Co and Jamieson Coleman & Co appear among operators with various setups and test depths.
The twenty sixth annual national convention of the Knights of Columbus opened in St Louis with over 4 000 visitors and delegates. The day centers on a banquet at Glennon hall and a report on Archbishop Glennon's proposal for Catholic university funding, with a suggested endowment near half a million dollars to aid the project.
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