This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1908
Page
6
Telegraph offices handling trains switch to three shifts ahead of the pending nine hour law. Pennsylvania Railroad plans widespread adoption this morning, moving most stations in the Pittsburgh area and western divisions to the three shift basis. Officials expect full compliance as the law nears enforcement next month.
The article reports on a new hollow steel tie, patented by Cortland De Crew of Buffalo, designed to replace wooden sleepers. Rolled metal eight foot sections with rail rests and beveled sides aim to endure stone, stave, or cement beds, offering a long term solution as forests dwindle and railroads seek durable alternatives.
Dennis Cleary a Pennsylvania shopman who attempted suicide at home days ago rests at St Josephs hospital. Doctors say recovery likely barring complications. He spoke briefly about the incident but gave no reasons for the act. shopmates note job loss may have affected his mind.
Rumor says Chicago and Great Western and Burlington Northern officials discuss uniting the two western roads under one head. A traveling agent with insider access cites months of consideration and a possible stock move. The potential merger would reshape western passenger and freight traffic, with close agent ties reported between the lines.
Fort Wayne federation of Labor holds a meeting this evening with Garratt to send a delegation to further Fole interests. The event promises to be an interesting session as organizers discuss local labor issues and plans.
An experienced doctor credits Postum with improving health after switching from coffee during a busy period. The testimonial recalls losing weight, better sleep, and restored strength after five years of coffee use. The narrator notes diabetes tendency and uses saccharin, with tea or coffee eliminated at home.
A Garrett Indiana railroad delegation led by W. Age will attend the political committee meeting to back F. L. Felek for the Democratic nomination in the district. OF. M. Fox, recently named a delegate from the Ministerial association, is expected to attend.
A Pennsylvania rail order directs No 25 express will stop at Warsaw to board passengers. Locals had been annulled, now reintroduced to improve service for smaller towns. Brakeman James Worman is injured after a mishap on a rawhide and is hospitalized at St Josephs with neck injuries.
Baltimore and Ohio railroad engineers plan an enormous passenger terminal on Broad Street Philadelphia to be used with Reading Railroad. The Baldwin locomotive works site will be vacated and moved to Keystone where several hundred acres have been purchased.
WW L Wilt chief clerk of the Pennsylvania superintendent of motive power has gone to Pittsburgh. Hermen XIII car service clerk at the Wennask freight offices spent Sunday with his parents in Napoléon. O Gred Hunting sales manager of Fort Wayne Bleetele works left for New York on company business. William K Noble president of W K Noble machine works left for New York City to spend days in the inter zeto of the company. G Fell fireman off duty nursing a sprained back from a nonturn shift. alon Shea night telegraph man at Pennsylvania station off to take first degrees in the Knights of Columbus. Joseph Twomey of Pennsylvania offices at Chicago and Earl Twomey assistant agent for Pennsylvania at Bourbon were in the city for the Knights meeting. Rolling sails will resume operation this morning to run for several days to fill orders on hand. Contingency feared last night did not develop.
W J Kellend and Joseph Bowes traveling passenger agents for the WM. E. & J, based at St. Louis, were in the city yesterday to protect their road interests as resuming work failed to materialize. The Honeymooners troupe of 32 aims to depart for Grand Rapids on Thursday via the G R R & L using a special baggage car and coach. Allen Hamilton, a Pennsylvania machinist, returned from Mansfeld and Crestline after meeting James Cairns, a veteran shopman now living with his son Frank at Crestline. Cairns, among the first local pensioners under earlier rules, has been housebound this winter with grip but remains vigorous.
Rumors say the Murdocks and associates plan to close a deal to gain the Gary and Chicago New York Airline assets and franchise rights. If completed they would control Gary street railway access and push to complete a Gary to Chicago line, with United States Steel backing the sale to a financially capable buyer. The move aims to open the route along Laporte to Chesterton, with potential approval seen as key to finishing the line.
The Count and Countess Szecheny, escorted by Albert Dierbilt, disembarked from the steamer It! Auguste Victoriane in Plymouth on February 22 after a brisk crossing and immediately traveled to London to stay for several days.
Lafayette resident Wilson submits plans to Congress for a redesigned flag layout. He suggests a single large star figure formed from the states, centered on Massachusetts as a focal point, with a circle of twelve surrounding stars representing the original thirteen, and room for new stars without altering the core arrangement. The design aims to symbolize the nation as a union of states under pluribus unum while preserving historic elements and allowing expansion.
The article recounts a long failed effort to build a tunnel under the Hudson starting in 1874 with engineer Iliskins. A later English company extended the work but suffered heavy losses and abandonment. Then Mr. McAdoo used a steel tube method to complete the tunnel to the Jersey City terminal. Two 22 story buildings were built along the front of two blocks, with train stations in the sub basement and offices for about 10,009 people.
A long excerpt notes municipal strain from Prohibition, including cuts to police from eighty five to thirty five and reductions in fire and sanitary services. Assistant Attorney General Trickett pressured reductions, while later thirteen murders led to a temporary increase in patrols. Fire and sanitation suffered as big firms funded remaining staff.
The document touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a quick remedy for kidney trouble citing Mrs Wre Pennington of Decatur Indiana and Mrs Flemly of Fort Wayne. It mentions a 1902 cure claim and urges readers to buy from Merer Bros while noting local taxation and liquor sales in Wyandotte County.
The United States post office department demands a list of paid up subscribers by April 1 or lose prevailing newspaper postage rates. After that date mails close to daily subscribers three months in arrears and weekly subscribers one year. The law, effective January 1, extends three months grace for cash lists. The Journal Gazette urges subscribers to pay or arrange payment, noting no modification for legitimate newspapers.
A chaotic OCR fragment reports the capture of a post office robber tied to a hotel Essex location and a gang of alleged pestaters. It mentions detectives, a nationwide pursuit, and implies evidentiary linkage to a broader criminal network centered on Pacific cease and related abilities, with scattered references to Boston and New York.
Classified note announces that want ads in the Journal Gazette cost two cents per word. It highlights low rates for readers and advertisers and invites submissions for various listings.
City brief notes a Knights of Columbus bachelors dance on Friday evening March 3 and a minstrel program slated for the following week if plans are finalized. It also reports a group of Scottish Rite Masons traveling from Monroeville by streetcar to attend the funeral of Frank S. Webster at 2 pm, with William Geale leading services at the Eniscumtel charity in Monroe.
Kendallville Republicans held a caucus to elect delegates for the New York convention. Chairman O C Johnson presided as members voted by ballot to choose permanent chairman and nominate delegates and alternates.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.