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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
7
A garbled vintage text mocks penny pinching with a tale of pale soap and resin, implying trivial savings lead to greater waste. The muddled passage reads like a satirical note on consumer caution and hidden costs.
International Vice President Peter J. Conlon told a Fort Wayne meeting of Machinists Local 70 that railroads will not cut wages before or after the election if crops stay good. He cited good harvests as easing financial pressure and said no wage reductions are anticipated, despite industry talk. Conlon, en route from Kansas to Indianapolis, plans to address boilermaker issues with the Big Four railroad.
A quirky notice details the Bowser excursion set for August 14 with free tickets for employees and their families. It outlines a gun safety drill, a committee of six to oversee the event, and a carnival of races and games including a fat man’s race and boat races. The page also notes leadership changes in the Fort Wayne federation and a surge in local union membership.
The Meat Cutters and Workmen's Local No. 423 held a meeting at the Carpenters' hall electing officers for the coming term. Provident Society named G. B. Place as president with Fr. Long as financial secretary and B. G. Horn as treasurer. George Bender recorded secretary, Charles Null guide, W. A. Turnbull guard, Walter A. Null sergeant at arms, and Edward Bucker as business agent.
New York reports August 5 stated a rumor that President BieCres of the Pennsylvania Railway system planned to resign and Samuel Rea would succeed him. Company offices in Philadelphia denied the report as unfounded, with prominent bankers noting no management changes are planned.
At a meeting called by President William Melching at the Electro Technic club the decision was made to enter Caledonian Society in the Robison park events on Caledonian day August 15. A club committee of Roy Lopshire Join Herman and Wesson Bucher presented the proposition and the relay is expected to field teams from the works. The club hopes to feature strong sprinters and a men’s handicap race. Excursions to Niagara Falls draw crowds and the local rail lines report increased traffic for August.
A wagon endgate broke beneath Robert 4 Stapleton a teamster for Bowser Co as he unloaded ore yesterday morning causing two broken ribs. He was carried home on the corner of Raw and Florence streets in serious condition though recovery hoped. Other company workers are listed with travel and vacation notes.
Several workers suffered injuries in an industrial incident at the Pennsylvania machine shop. Englover W Mungovan and Fierman B S Levan were overseeing duties, while Nick Mattes and EB Kehoe were off duty due to injuries. Dornte, previously seriously injured, heads to recuperation for several weeks. Louis Oderbeck received a severe leg cut requiring eight stitches. Buckley from the St Louis board of education inspected three machines at the site for the new high school project, with a plan for a Saturday electric works game still under discussion.
The article chronicles a Bluffton figure who bought the Bluffton Banner in 1875 then sold a half stake to GB A Hackett, later owned Huntington Democrat, and engaged in Indianapolis Sea ventures. He served as Wells County district court clerk from 1874 to 1878, held Democratic committees roles, helped organize the Delphos Bluffton and Frankfort Railroad, led Western Construction, directed Toledo to St Louis line work, and faced illness ending in rheumatism. He married Sarah Holmes in 1871, had three children, and left behind multiple siblings.
The article extols Ringling Brothers circus, noting its unique American prestige, and details the vast labor force, animal stock including a rare giraffe, diverse acts, and a downtown ticket sale. It mentions logistics, parade through streets, and performances set for specific times, with Edward Keerh from the Wabash machine office visiting New York afterward.
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