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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1900

Page

6

Through Sleeping Car Service Louisville to Jacksonville

Southern Railway offers through sleeping car service from Louisville to Jacksonville with daily departures from Louisville at 245 pm and Lexington at 1030 am. Arrivals include Chattanooga 550 pm, Atlanta 1625 pm, and Jacksonville 840 am daily. Also a 745 pm Louisville to Jacksonville one-night connection with through cars. Southern Railway claims 24 hour schedule between Louisville and Jacksonville and winter tourist tickets to Florida, Havana, and Puerto Rico via the Queen and Crescent Route. Information at 220 Fourth Ave Louisville.

Louisville Jacksonville Southern Railway Lexington Chattanooga Atlanta Iacksonville Connccion Florida Pricipal Resorts Morida Havana Nuesan Ad Porto Rico Georgia Alabama Carolinas Cincinnati Birmingham Cuba O. Ream N. W. Paas Dearborn Street Chicago Th. C Th. C. A. Baird, Trav. Pass. Agt, 204 Neave Ride, Cicciona, O. A Pass Fourth Ave Tayloe Act Lonaville

Origin of the Relief Story by Superintendent Smith

R. P. Smith of Cleveland, longtime Pennsylvania Lines official and retired pension plan proponent, recounts a career starting in 1848 with the Cleveland and Pittsburgh railroad. He describes the voluntary relief department’s inception, its growth to about 18,400 members, and distinguishes it from the pension system, noting retirements upcoming under the new plan. He cites engineering advances, labor discipline, and a shift to electric traction as influencing railroading. Local railroad notes report various brakemen and conductors on duty changes and vacations, with occasional personal notices.

R. P. Smith Cleveland Pennsylvania Cleveland & Pittsburg Mr. Smith Palmasiter Jess Parmaster T Pennsylvania Lines Pennsylvania Company Emmoyes Voluntary Relief Department of the Europe J. A. Anderson Lambertville N. J Pittsburg Pennsylvania Pension System Relief Department Voiwolity Relief Goodly Company J. F. Miller Gray

Butcher visiting Sphalers and rail men report

Fragmentary local railroad notes describe visiting butcher Comintar George Auer of the Pennsylvania, duty shifts, engines sent for repairs, and staff promotions. Reports mention special train plans to Columbus for a Shrine convention, yard activity, and a 25th wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Matthew Walker with a large East Side gathering.

Géorge Auer Pennsylvania Fraktman J. W. Williams Michel Plate van Wert Columbus Paesta German Shrine Society Jauterphyce J. A. Beahl Jr J. Argus Gee Orville Hee Husisan Watashi Penysilygnia Hines Chicago Seaboard East Side Matethew Walker Coesse Toul Walker Ad Mrs. York

Annual Meeting of Commercial Travelers Assn in Indianapolis

The eleventh annual meeting of the Commercial Travelers Association of Indiana was held at the Board of Trade in Indianapolis with about 100 members present. Officers for the year included President W. H. Shireman. vice presidents Harry Halderman, Schethorn, Stark, Yelm, Stone, Quiles, Ry Crawford, Frick, Freeman, Coons, Shannon, Stewart, Lewis, and Wargan. Secretary-Treasurer William F. Henley. directors Newman, Weider, Lynch, and Jewar. President White noted $200,000 paid to heirs of deceased members and proposed a monthly eight dollar assessment and changes to qualify bookkeepers and house staff for membership. He also urged a uniform mileage rate across rail routes and noted deaths of Geo. W. Geiger and Col. James Tk. Thos. The secretary-treasurer’s report showed 1,050 total members and assets including bonds, mortgages, and cash.

Indianapolis Bec Commercial ‘Travelers’ Association of Inviir Dna Board of Trade W. H. Shireman Harry Halderman Indianapalisy Schethorn Evansville M. W. Stark Terre Haute Charles G. Yelm Lafeyett Prank Stone Fort Warne HM. Newman Oscar Weider M. PL Lynch J. F. Jewar J. Cumming Smith Tabernacle Church White Algo Geo.w. Geiger James Tk Thos W. F. Henley Barrett Law SMM Caren

State Institutions Report Records Huge Annual Costs

Aggregate net cost for last year totals over 1.2 million with 2.3 million in maintenance and extraordinary repairs. Prison populations rise at Michigan City and Jeffersonville while several homes and schools report steady inmate counts across Indiana. The bulletin notes per capita maintenance shifts, increases in benevolent institutions, and modest changes in correctional costs over five years.

Javiayente Knights Lawn Lafayette Orprians Knightstown Indianaplus Indianapolis Fort Wayne Michigan City Jeffersonvile Plainfield Institution For Deal Indiana Reformatory Girts Reform School For Boys Industrial School For Wins Southern Central Hospital Northern Hospital Institution For the Deaf Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Orphans’ Home Soldiers' Home Te Blind State

Deaths and Funeral Announcements

Deaths include Judg. Jen Judy aged 24 died Sunday after brief heart illness at 40 Buchanan Street residence of C P L Trencher in Logan. Brother arrives from Logan for funeral. Funeral notices list Moellering, Dalmur, Retzlat, Klepper, Hoffmann with times and church locations across city.

Jen Judy C. PL Trencher Buchanan Street Pennsylvania Logan Grace Lutheran Mhirrh Frederick Klepper St. Prul Luther We Ehoreh Miller Mrg Ella Hoffman Wayne‘ Street

Coe Opens 20 Foot Wide Store in Tri-State Block

In Tri-State Block executives Berry and Clinton announce C F Pfeiffer and Bass Block backing a new 20 foot wide store space. A shift to improve retail layout is planned with a Tuesday appointment to take measurements and finalize fittings.

Tom Run Coe Tri- State Block Tm Berry Clinton Sim C.F. Pfeiffer Bass

Filipinos Grow More Daring From the Philippines

In a letter written from the Philippines before her regent election Capeela Nave describes bold actions by natives. She notes a violent incident where a youth was found severely mutilated with signs of having been skinned, a disturbing case that underscores growing daring.

West Superior Philippines Capeela Dwearyerourth Uiom

Scranton Strike Called Off After Vote

Cramped by misread text the Scranton strike ends after a week of action. Det Lear M0 Velurk units pinning the street protest, with President Clerk and managers present. Directors Joby and Timothy Burke received with cheers as the vote passed. Strikers seek back pay and promised better terms, demanding some form of allyance on home rents.

Scranton Lear Ciga Stillman Joby Timothy Burke Street Cary Company Iso

Forgery Case Ends with Pardon for DePrance

Noted forger Stynerall J. DePrance, jailed for a spree of bank forgeries, is pardoned by Governor Plagra and set for release Monday morning. Investigators conclude DePrance realized about 366,090 from con jobs at multiple banks including the Pawl National Bank and the Pictur City Nations Bank in St. Paul.

Jackson, Mith Stynerall J. DePrance Plagra Veil DePrance Pawl National Bank Pictur City Nations Bank of

Day of unprecedented dividends to hit American investors

New York reports on January 2 1901 predicted a red letter day as interest and dividends of 75 million dollars would be paid by industrial and financial firms. Rockefeller was forecast to receive about 1 million while total payouts could reach around 175.9 million, benefiting roughly 6 to 7 million people with varying shares.

New York United States United Comnncy Haw John 2D. Rockefeller Wall Street

Randall Hall Dance and Murder Case News Note

Jeffersonville authorities report a complex case as Danielve suspects face charges amid disjointed remarks about Randall Hall events. Names such as Wilian Silmore and Baud din Weatirn appear in fragmented references, with no clear timeline or locations corroborated.

Shore Southern December 2 1900 train numbers

In effect December 2 1900 North Bound No 163 Local Freight No express and Mall No 455 Express and fall South Bound No 435 Express and Mail.

Shore Southern North Bound

Mail and Express Train Schedules From Findlay

Fragmentary timetable notes depart Findlay for Fort Wayne and Western Railway services including No 2 Mail and Express and No 23 Local Freight. Arrivals and frequency are unclear. context suggests daily operation with Sunday exception. details include times around 4 0 50 pm and references to freight and local services.

Lake Erie and Western Time Table

Lake Erie and Western timetable shows Bonth Depart No 1 at 710 am except Sunday and No 48, No 43 on Sundays, No 17% local freight north with arrivals No 40 except Sunday and No 42 Sundays 226 pm, No 174 local freight. Authored by T. Dale.

Bonth Senday Rundas T. Dale

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