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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts attractive prices on leading American and German goods. It highlights cheap lines including 3¢ and 10¢ Valentines. The copy claims a large and complete stock in the city with early buying encouraged to secure the best selections.
Corsets offered at 25c 47c 98c 439 2.48 and 3.98 with a display of styles and prices for tomorrow.
Tomorrow morning Fort Wayne's bargain store showcases a special sale with advanced spring lines. Drawers corset covers gowns skirts veiled by low prices including 39c 25c and 98c items, plus household wares like enamel kettles and dish pans at 10c to 25c.
A long fast stretch just west of town attracts visitors as eastbound trains slow for a curve. Locals recall a Pennsylvania Special crossing the area, with engineers noting a risky tendency for the train to jump the tracks. Meanwhile Fort Wayne labor and railroad committees report progress on forming sub committees and scheduling meetings with railroad officials at Harmony Bell on February 16.
A historical note describes thrifty use of farm waste spaces for sheep. An irrigated Montana example shows 230 lambs on 118 acres, gaining 9.7 pounds per head in 30 days. Total lamb weight increase and value are quantified, illustrating revenue from waste products on a western farm.
The article notes a heavy snowstorm north of Grand Rapids delaying trains and coating engines in slush. It lists multiple city workers and contractors, including George Stiver of Nickel Plate, traveling to California for family reasons, and various repairs and yard incidents amid ongoing snow disruption.
Fort Wayne friends of Smith J. Daley senior traveling passenger agent for the Chicago and Western road learned he has been named New England agent with headquarters in Boston. The change effective February 15 acknowledges his efforts as a traveling representative, with local supporters hoping to congratulate him. Daley previously led the city ticket office in Minneapolis and is regarded as a young man rising in the railroad world.
C M Mulligan returns to work at the S I Bowser company after a period away. He previously left the plant eight years ago to work with the National Cash Register people for several years and now resumes leadership in charge of the Bowser works amid the firm’s growth.
Indiana factory ships a hundred steel hopper ore cars to the Pennsylvania New Haven Hartford railroad as part of a thousand car order from American Car and Foundry. Cars will be sent east over the Pennsylvanians once weekly as they are completed at Hammond Indiana.
The Pennsylvania railroad ran a special train from this city to Columbia City yesterday for a district meeting. The train departed Ten Hills town at 11:20 last night and returned to this city later.
The snow on the tracks north of the city continues to stall No. 3 and disrupt service on the G. R. T. line. Track conditions hamper travel as winter weather still causes significant delays and inconveniences for passengers and freight alike.
Indiana towns unite in urging Indiana Union Traction to settle with the strikers. Business and professional leaders sign petitions in cities including Marion, Anderson, Logansport, and Tipton asking arbitration or contract settlement with the Amalgamated Association. Mayors often lead, petitions recorded at the traction company offices.
A historic blizzard leaves over a foot of snow across Michigan with Ishpeming and Copper Country reporting two feet in places. Transportation suffers as trains cancel and flights are delayed. Bitty Fei and Wild Dage are among the names mentioned in scattered local notes amid widespread disruption.
Indian woman Mia LaPointe faces arraignment for the murder of Florence Esnacon. Prosecution, led by Jimeloetler, claims jealousy and a forged chain of evictions. defense plans insanity defense. The case marks a notable first for a woman on trial in the area.
In letters from Lowell and nearby towns readers endorse Hood's Sarsaparilla as effective for blood diseases, loss of appetite, rheumatism, dyspepsia, and muscular rheumatism. Testimonies claim restored health after using the medicine and its tablet form, sold by C. Hood & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts.
Federal authorities press Mansfield era financier Charles Morse case as banker Albert Boardman seeks Morse return from Liverpool aboard the Campania. Morse, sought on charges linked to national banks, is believed to sail soon, with indictments potentially looming. Attorney Boardman says Morse is on the Campania and may head to the Etruria if needed.
Frankfort reports a plan to urge Wy Beckham to withdraw from the United States Senate race. With Beckham stepping down the party aims to hold an old fashioned caucus to select a mutually acceptable candidate as no consensus exists yet among Democrats. Ballot in joint session produced Beckham zero, Bredler 69, Blackburn 1, Allen 2, Watterson 1, Atherton 1, McCreary 2.
The Columbia Candy Kitchen advertises a Saturday sale on assorted Nut Glace priced at 25 cents, down from 40 cents. Customers urged to visit for the discount on the regular item.
A three cornered meeting in the city hall gathered city officials, the local traction company, and McBride Electric Construction Company representatives. Disputes over wiring for the municipal lighting plant centered on shared pole space and required notifications for wire removals. The discussion ended amicably with a clear plan for future coordination and adherence to contracts.
Office open the 8th and 10th until 9 p.m. Call 1301 the Hof Brau. Please bring contract number for cab.
A major blaze at the Racine Alschaler block injured five firefighters and caused about 120000 in damage. Captain John Dickla and Peter Joachim sustained serious injuries, while James Bruce, Sonn Stripple, and Charles Jenista also suffered burns and injuries. The fire started from a defective elevator motor, trapping Bruce on the roof before he was rescued, and spread through several tenants including the Dan and Sol Clothing Company and Harbritss Freeer Company.
A major blaze last night swept a Peoria business district destroying the rear Watson building and adjacent structures. The fire affected the J Mac Adams company, Galamdia, B K e u ing and others with Sebletener Son furniture dealers and the Home Banking department store. The Armory of Troop G and Strauss offices also endangered by the flames.
Fragmented report describes a blaze at a Philadelphia wharf damaging the steamer Aries. Officials cite burns and smoke, with partial details about the ship and local waterway damage.
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