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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
9
Governor Hanly issued a proclamation declaring Labor Day on September 7 a state holiday. Offices to be closed and private business suspended where possible. Emphasizes labor as wealth and cites protection of women and children and strict enforcement of alcohol laws to preserve peace.
At Appleton Wisconsin the Ohio Synod of the Lutheran church convened for a six day conference. Officers present include President C H L Schuette and secretaries W H Price and W D Ann. Main business centers on deciding whether to affiliate the Ohio and Iowa synods.
A Chicago visit by Miss Nothnagle to her sister Mrs Weaver ends with Miss Stearns finding a diamond ring and signet ring worth 74 dollars in her home. She swears out a warrant and Miss Nothnagle is held at the city hall detention room. Dr Nathnagle, once a prominent physician and socialist speaker here, faces his daughter’s arrest.
A man described as ill at the Pennsylvania depot last night was picked up by patrol and sent to St. Joseph's hospital in a patrol wagon. Edson Franklin gave his name. an intoxication arrest followed at the station. Rose Hussey, found drunk on Chicago Street, was cited after colliding with Officer Nave. she faces Judge Skelton in the morning.
A dramatic test near Munich yesterday produced sensational results as a powerful new explosive from Fritz Gebre destroyed Krupp armor plates. Demonstrations involved artillery proving commissions from Berlin along with Bavarian and Imperial representatives, signaling a major advance in munitions technology.
Dated society items from Fort Wayne detail a late nineteenth or early twentieth century wedding and numerous social visits. The piece covers Mrs. Thomas Rites, Adrian residents, a notable wedding of Miss Nellie Lawson and Mr. James Wigton, parlor decor, wedding processional details, attendees from Chicago Indianapolis and beyond, and ongoing local club events with personalities including Mr. Curdes and Miss Mary L. Schrimpton.
Judee Dodge of the Gibeult court issued a temporary injunction and set a further hearing for October in a dispute over National Concrete Company projects in Indianapolis and Elkhart. The order restrains contractors Tadhenapolis and Elkhart Bridge and Construction from starting work, with contracts valued at about 238 dollars claimed by National Company Sh, Haandomn. Peter Lotieacher acts as oli rem, alleging preliminary steps violated the law. No appeal was filed before the register hearing.
Corotius Yaut a pioneer resident of Allen county and a noted blacksmith and farmer, died Wednesday evening at about 78 years old after a stroke. He spent years in Abboite township near Liberty Mills road, managed a nearby smithy, and was respected by neighbors and travelers. Surviving are his wife and five children, with funeral plans to be announced.
State Organizer William A. Stolta of Indiaquivolia and High Ranger Albert Gehring of Halmaind organized Wayne Court United Order of Foresters in the GA R hall on Tuesday. Officers named include First Ranger I. W. Hohlman Chief Ranger George W. McKee Vice Ranger Ada Mandeville Chaplain Emoa Compare treasurer Nettie E. Brie Cording Secretary Bessie Ojateher Br. JA. Bowers Inner Warden Jatou Mandevile.
A jumble of amateur teams schedule games for August 2 and 3, with the New Haven Girls and the Pearls facing Roosters and Hoosiers. The Young Cardinals beat Jat Street Specials 44 to 18 while Teddy Bears lost 5 to 4 to Fort Wayne Crescents. Manager meetups are planned at street corners, and lineups list players across several clubs including North Side Specials and Port Warne Frilbys.
Notes on upcoming games and players in regional teams. Mentions Shamrocks Crescents Limultecks and other clubs with scheduled matches, batters and pitchers named, games at 2 o'clock, and various regional figures referenced in brief.
A barber shop wall slid out from its anchorage during excavation near a brick building, sending fall hazard and structural concern through the site. Proprietor Croree Phuttner of Che Stan beurery reported the incident as excavation continued, with workers evacuated and the street briefly closed while authorities investigated the cause and assessed damage to nearby structures.
A barber shop described as having only three walls remains partially usable with furniture moved out. The scene lacks full closure and details on next steps or ownership.
Major John Powel Mains testified at an inquest about his brother Thornton Jenkins. He described an incident at Fort Rite where he shot a snake after warning, drawing a gun, and claimed his brother would do the same to prevent protest. He denied that Thornton instigated the shooting and said they had tried to dissuade him from killing.
Readable text shows Simpson's selling calico at 2d a yard and dozens of fabrics listed with prices, plus a large Summer Apparel sale. There are extensive discounts across lace, dresses, coats, childrenswear, table linens, and ready-to-wear items. Includes 10 percent off everything storewide through the season.
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