Anthracite Shortage Faces Winter Demand Crisis
Reading Railroad officials report coal stocks exhausted across the industry as mines run at full capacity yet cannot meet demand. Producers warn storage piles are empty, forcing reliance on daily mine output and causing widespread disruption to shipments in New England and along major rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rending
Kml
New England
Readingdom
Thing
Everstrom
Railroas
Readlig Company
Tral Railroad
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Lodge Elections and Society Announcements in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne society entries report lodge elections for Knights Templar commandery with officers led by Eminent Commander Justin N. Bhuly and Captain-General W. A. Bedson. Building Laborers Union names officers and grievance committee. Literary Hall division elects officers led by C. Moran with a social gathering following the vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Templars
Justin N. Bhuly
Charles R. Site
W. A. Bedson
Henry Alteyvogt
Ginty
J_ L. Griber
W. Rockhill
M. van Slyke
David McKay
Henry Zagel
Gustav Upke
Oliver] Small
Teaac Herring
Pater Deutechman
John Tuss
Arthur’ Burns
W Culloch seeks new lime line in Indiana
Indianapolis December 18 reports say George F Metulloch president of Union Traction syndicate opened talks to create a Fort Wayne Huntington Wabash line. The involved Fort Wayne Logansport Latey tin Traction company was formed but East Wayne Southwestern and Wabash River Traction have already built portions from Fort Wayne to Logansport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
George F. Metulloch
Union Traction Sndicate
Fort, Wayne & Southwestern
Fort Wayne
Huntington
Wabash
Logansport
Latey Tin Traction “Company
East Wayne & Southwestern
Wabazh River Traction Company
Fort Witgut
Légarsport
Will Buy Hotel at Utica New York and Leadership Change
Will purchase the St Cloud hotel at Utica New York with plans to take possession on June 1. Mr Charles Read and Mr Starke will leave Fort Wayne to manage the new property, Read resigning after twenty years with Pixley Co. and Starke moving from the Wayne hotel after serving as chief clerk. Abr Will Collins to replace Starke as night clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles EF. Tread
Fixtey & Cats
Starke
Ollee
Wayne Hotel
St Cloud
Ulicw
New York
Read
Piuiey
Mesa
Teittse
Pixley & Co
Ann
The
Wayne
Fort Wasiue
Jese Qaee
Will Coliins
McCulloch Brn Eate Purchase Interest Bidders
The Fort Wayne and Southwestman declined an offer over 1.2 million from Boyd syndicate for its line from Wabash to Peru and Laginsport. A deal is expected among Charles J Henry promoters in Indianapolis and towns along the Indianapolis Lehi Crawfordsville Frankfurt Lafaytte corridor. Townsend Reed Company is building Rosville Line with Anthony and Co Boston syndicate showing interest.
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McCulloch
Dhestivut
Paral Tel
Fort Wayne & Southwestamn
Boyd Syndicate
Wabash
Peru
Laginsport
Charles J
Henry
Gianapolis
Tushville
Townsend-Reed Company
Indianapolis
Lele
Crawfordsville
Frenkfurt & Lafaseste
Grand Trost Official Letter About Weather Thefts
A Grand Trost official writes to a local gentleman, expressing concern and proposing actions regarding unsettled matters. The text hints at significant tension between townsmen and authorities, with possible references to timeframes and political or social frictions affecting the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tbis Vity
Grand Trost
Wayne & Sawly
Mangpolis Add Points in Southern Yard of the State
Mangpolis added points in the southern region yard of the state, reflecting a notable scoring event. The details remain sparse, but the action centers on Mangpolis contributing to the score in a local contest setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangpolis
Third Rail System Survey Aims Across Multiple Counties
A new third rail system proposal seeks to build a route from St Marys through Clark Champaign Miami Shelby Auglaize and Mercer counties to Fort Wayne. C M Vogt and AW Fishhaugh lead surveying with support from local interests in Sidney New Knoxville and St Paris. The project plans to acquire right of way and begin work with backing from a centralist company.
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Wapakoneta
Dew
Wayne
Elise
St Mary's
Springtien
Amos
John HL Koening
Derfohaan
St. Mary's
Clark
Champaign
Miami
Shelby
Auglaize
Mercer
Fort Ware
Weyt
C. M. Vogt
AW. Fishhaugh
Af Oei
Sidney
New Knayville
St. Paris
Ideaiilihe cumaJauy
Eneterniist
St. ‘Mary's
Fr. Hana
Sliney
Springfield
Townsend Reed and Co. in Indianapolis Traction scheme grows
Three 18 paper filings show a capital jump from 25 000 to 2 300 000 for Townsend Reed and Co. Indianapolis traction line. Moversert Aue a Co delivered checks of 4508 to the clerk as part of the capital raise. The first annual meeting elected officers and directors. The Fort Wayne and Southern Line financing was arranged by Nelson of Turt Wynn & Lothweglorn Trae. Completion promises direct communication between cities via new line.
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Indianapolis
Pidiunap- Lebanon
Prikfort- Traction Isigine Aks
Tn Vor
Linnesteny
Craccony
Lis
Townsound
Erg & Ou
Fithy
J. Nelson
Wynn & Lothweglorn
Availaby
Ad Sun
Operator Falls On Icy Walk Near Depot
Br. A. Sharp, a night operator in Mie Pennsylvahia, slipped on an icy walk outside the office and was badly hurt. He was carried to a nearby hospital after being seen by a doctor. The accident occurred early this morning and may keep him out of work for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Br. A. Sharp
Pennsylvahia
St. Joseph's Hospital
C. Stemneo
Sharp
Verdict for the Wabash damages awarded in Wauseon case
In Wauseon Ohio on December 13 a judgement found $10 damages for the Wabash railroad against Indiana Tile company for damage to the Wabash track east of Wauseon. Judge F E Williams presided. The court will tax costs to the loser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wauseom
Ohio
Wabash Railroad
LomiPaig
Poleao & Indiana Tile Company
Crassiuss
FE. Williame
Elzcitie Company
Comic Opera at the 3 Woli EF MM 3 Tonight
The Piper of Hamelin presented by comic opera group at the venue tonight with admission 25 cents. No reserved seating or exchange for tickets mentioned. audience encouraged to attend for a light entertainment program.
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Zhan
Wiutin
Piper of
Hamelin
Mba Ission
Exjira Cherngze
Christmas 4 Signet Ribas Enslaved Free at Cones
Christmas advertisement fragment listing Signet Ribas and Wave Gresh al Green's Arcade with presents and jewelry. Mentions Stick Pins, Gold Clocks, and Tones' Medal. advertises Patterson's Drive and Copp. Court House with unclear context and earnings.
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Signet Ribas
Patterson’s
Drive
Meau
Mie
Green's
Arcade
Toledo Clarifies Miledo Fort Wayne Connection
In Toledo Ohio a local note states that a company has no ties to the Miledo Fort Wayne and Southwestern line, countering rumored links. The brief mentions the denial came from a regional business source, aiming to quell speculation about corporate connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Geant? Tronk
Miledo
Fort Wayne & Southwestern
Bankers Sit to a Banquet at New York Tankers’ Gathering
Five hundred members and guests attended the New York State Bankers association annual banquet. Principal speakers included President Woolan Wilson of Princeley University and Rev. Robert MacAnnul. Major General Adna Be Chances nin spoke on currency duties. The toast “Kins Wetty in the Currency” framed the evening and addressed the university relation to business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Furs
Withingy
Barpert Kidley
Cumptoniler
Carrency
Woolan Wilson
Princeley University
Robert MacAnnul
Adna
Falls
Wise
New York State
Romptrosier Nideléy
President Wilson address topic and figures in dispute
The fragment references President Wilson's address topic and names several figures including Dr MacArthur and Gen Chafee, with phrases about bankers as protectors of government credit and speculation. It hints at a debate over financial policy and banking influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
MacArthur Stinke
Gen Chafee
Pulliam Athletes Eye 12 Club League Readied
Pittsburg scene as Harmy Pulliam plans to stay in Pittsburg then Kentucky for Christmas. Discussions of a twelve club league merge with the American League emerge, centers on Boston St Louis Philadelphia Chicago Cleveland Detroit Baltimore Washington and others. National and American league leaders weigh consolidation, with pulliam preparing for peace conference and Dreyfuss planning year end travels.
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Pittsburg
Han
Us Ald
Kentucky
Scottville
League Straits Uil
Washington
Nick Yong
Puiliam
Mr Young
Harry Puillam
Lavenis
Harry Pull
Garry Hermann
National League Censer
Cincinnati
Teaghe
Pulliam Wis
Inter Gey
Boston Nationals
Chicago
Cleveland
Detroit
Wais
Brush
Polting
National League
Pulliami
Dreyfuss
Pittsburgh
Louisville
Jane
National League and President Push Major League Talks
New York December reports say the National League leadership debates forming a 12 team circuit with possible aid from the American League. President Pul liam and Brooklyn manager Ed Ward Hanlon conduct daily talks in Baltimore as both leagues weigh a peace conference and the young organization’s strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ational League
Imigue
Bandolueon
Pulliam
National League
Ed Ward Hanlon
Brooklyn
Hye
Baltimore
Hanlon
Monumental
Pulliam Hi Qin
Pittsburgh
Johnson
Vievesad
Jean Jeaghe
Nin
Yoong
Failure of Dernhers Gick Horner Store in Chicago
In Chicago on December 18 a petition was filed in federal court by former Wien born of Dernhers Gick Horner who ran a department store at IK Stour Street. They seek relief from their debts summing 444 and assets listed at 35 010 dollars.
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Chicago
Wien Born
Dernhers
Gick & Horner
IK Stour Street
Fils
Peticion
Denis
Committee Visits Indias School of Feeble Minded Your
A legislative committee appointed by Governor Durbin visited the Indiana School for Feeble Minded Youth to study conditions and request appropriations for repairs and additions. Senator Fremont R. Goodwine and A. D. Ogborn led the panel with Rep. Cra ven s and Henry W. Marshall. Superintendent Johnson asked for higher maintenance funds as buildings age. The panel, joined by officials and observers, found careful management and plans for heating and lighting upgrades, with a likely but unrevealed report to follow.
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Wehe
Hamelin
Indiana School
Liebendle
Ana Hols
Aula
Svands
Eva Colors
Jessie Hodson
Teachel Moore
Ida Pryfogle
Charley Brown
Earl Bales
Wil Benter
Val Wells
Nellie Cain
Durbin
Indias
Fremont R. Goodwine
Vile Tiamspor
A.D. Ogborn
New Listre
Hi. Cravens
Madison
Henry W. Marshall
Lalerelite
Alexander Joluscue
Feneirs
Johnson
B. Harper
Mii
E. M. Wilson
Liceutenst
Gilbert
3. B. Flewitg
Harper Lodge
General Assembly
Marshall
Local Ghat Rail Opening Delayed Amid Festivities
Decatur expects new GR &T railroad to open Jan 1 once finished. Funeral attended by Very Rev J F Delaney for Father Hanniu in Toledo. Welass of 18 to 60 candidates to commence at K of P building, with banquet to end. Br WH Mytors recovering, able to see friends. Dr Myers ill with indigestion and heart weakness. Henry Berning and Louis Vergens won wild crane at Mau mee river, six loads needed for transport. Judge Adsir of Columbia City toured Park Wayne after Greenawall verdict in Lake Shore road case. Verdict favored plaintiff for 5100. S P Bowser urges Faithful Pew Sunday school class members to attend next Sunday for annual charity offering and other matters. O A Hood prepared special music for occasion.
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Decatur
GR &T
J. F. Delaney
St. Patricks Church
Father Hanniu
Toledo
Pathindnes No
Ueir Null
K. of P
Mytors
Dr. Myers
Iltess
Henry Berning
Louis Vergens
Iowa
Sander
Maumee
Bo Rapids
Adsir
Columaia City
Park Wayne
Lagrange
Greenawall Ve
Lake Shore Road
Piain Cie
S. PF. Bowser
Simday
First Baptist Church
O. A. Hood
Wreck in Ohio Roils Rail Line Injuring Workers
A Cleveland and Fitts Dare railroad collision in Ohio left a passenger locomotive and eleven freight cars derailed near Garthweight. Fireman Obie Allianno and engineer Harry Ennis of Chester, Pa were hurt. injuries described as braised body. The note urges buying a suit and turkey for Christmas as garbled ads mingle with the report.
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Allianof
Obie
Eveland & Fitts Dare Riilroad
Garthweight
Robert McNeer
Aus Laine
Harry Ennis
Chester
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Gant
Reading Company
Medate Axel
Baer
ANB
ALO Hy
A. OH
al Litrary Hall
Uo Wterary Entertainment
Wwes
C. 3
Moran
Thames/Connelly_ Financial
J. H.logan
Ronard O'Connor
Phil Daneby
John Berger
Union Traction
Utica, N.Y
HL Starke
Mr GE Rexdo
St. Cloud Hotel
Fort Wayne & Springfisid
Townsend, Reed & Co
Indianapolia & Northern Traction Company
Fort Wayne & Southern Line
Nanced
Sllimon
BRROS
Court House
Pulliam IS Home
Ban'johnson
the Institution
Logal Ghat
Deena
Patrecson
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