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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1908
Page
7
OG W Henst suffers a broken arm after misstepping a switch in the east yards at 7 20. He was moved to St Josephs hospital. A second worker, Wilber Holly, had a prior arm injury from similar track conditions. The fracture is serious but not life threatening.
Changes in railroad rates after the 2 cent fare debate complicate ticketing for agents and travelers. A Nickel Plate rate sheet with 12 supplements since October tests clerks as they must quote varying methods of computing fares to distant points. Clergymen fare cap and a Texas rate shift from Fort Wayne to Chicago illustrate wider moves toward uniform, lower rates and reduced discriminatory practices. The interstate commission curbs favoritism, ending the era of broad leeway in rate setting and killing old aggressive competition.
The Railroad Y M C A will likely select a successor to J E Burns who recently resigned as central secretary. A board meeting Friday evening will review applicants with Stacy and Eintgoys joining local members to determine the best timing. Burns stays in charge until February 1.
Notices have been sent to former employees of Princess Manufacturing that the plant in Blanmingdale will resume Thursday morning with a full force. The works produce shirts and employ mostly women and girls, with some skilled men. the plant has been shut down for months but is expected to continue active operations for several months without a new order.
Buckley, an engineer at the Pennsylvania facility, fell from a locomotive cab while working on an engine yesterday morning. He landed on his left shoulder, spraining it, after slipping on a top step. onlookers recalled the fall and delayed aid as he shouted for help.
The Boilermakers union hosted two well executed dances last evening at Saeneerpiind hall. Attendance was strong and organizers estimate the union will carry on into the new year with funds from the event. The bar was closed and no alcohol served.
Rolling Mill Company asserts that road charges are excessive and inequitable. The note, likely from a New York firm with ties to Chicago and St Louis operations, hints at compliance with interstate commerce rules while criticizing surcharge practices.
Hood and Co. of Lowell Massachusetts marks over fifty years in medicine making and celebrates a long public faith in Hood's Sarsaparilla. They claim the product meets Pure Food and Drugs Act standards and tout its blood purifying and tonic cures with rising testimonials, totaling 40 366 in two years.
The report lists workers and moves across the region including Kerr Murray-Cressier to Peoria for Herr Murray Manufacturing, machinist Herman Rega returning from Succtus for a pay job, I J Muir resuming as Master machinist at Dass works after a week away, and B F Sarver traveling to New Castle Pennsylvania to visit his mother. It notes switchmen H Beoig¢Euwaine and Worsburger heading to St Thomas Ontario for relatives, plus a resigned position and upcoming job changes with scattered city payroll figures.
Incomplete report notes large totals with about $2,000 paid out, continuing from a previous item. The fragment indicates substantial sums and ongoing payout activity, but lacks full context or details.
City Clerk J Frank Mungovat reports 1907 municipal court activity with 2 judges and over 1 67 affidavits filed. Total fines and costs reached 4927. During 1907 monthly totals and firm figures are listed, noting about 1 0 to 2000 persons involved and rising affidavits and collections.
Travel and housing news from the city report a guest of relatives. a clerical resignation at Castier Jones and a new post at S and F Bowser works. Detroit and Lake View visits are noted along with railway workers and engine staff movements. A Pennsylvanian special train carried passengers to Columbus for a German gathering, as crews discuss resumed duties and attend a meeting.
Roller skating sessions are scheduled for this afternoon and evening at Princess Rink in CITY NEWS. The notice mentions various attendees and related activities, noting schedules and locations for the local skating event.
County Assessor Eggemian in the year noted a property value omission of 449,380 and added it to the tax duplicate. City share tallies 230,580 with taxes 8,305. Outside city, omitted property added to the duplicate yields 2,380 with taxes 1,672.30.
Fire Chief Henry Hilbrecht notes 1907 saw fewer fires and smaller losses than 1906. Total fires reached 277, down from 1808 figures, while exact losses for the year were not yet tabulated but expected to decline.
Weather Observer Mohler reports December closed with unusually bad weather. Twenty two days were cloudy or partly cloudy, eight days with snow, nine with rain. The heaviest rainfall reached 1.54 inches on December 27, totaling 4.86 inches for the month. The latest flood stage point was 188 feet on Monday as waters receded.
Police Capt. Rvrichelderfer and Sgt. Fapnert responded to a West Berry street call about a mysterious woman trespassing in the rear yard of Mrs. Kinnaird's boarding house at 70 West Berry. Clad in black she carried a dark lantern. one or two other women were in the adjoining yard. Officers searched the premises but found no one.
A bill was filed in Atlanta seeking to declare the Georgia prohibition law unconstitutional. Judge Newman Po will rule soon. Initially a temporary injunction was considered but not pursued. The result could halt dry enforcement tonight without court interference.
The article presents proposed conduct guidelines for trolley workers issued by M. T. Guan, superintendent of transportation, urging conductors to be courteous, protect riders, aid the elderly and children, and assist motormen in keeping on schedule. Motormen are directed to stay on track, avoid derailment, pass safely, and maintain vigilance at intersections while prioritizing company interests and public safety.
The piece details the 1907 county government transition, naming Commissioner William Franke and retiring member Mr. Hovkemeyer. It highlights Franke as a prominent Madison township farmer, long Democratic service, and recent election victory. Also profiled are Treasurer-elect William H. Schenwan and Deputy Auditor leaders Connelly and Gnegleins, with brief notes on their credentials and roles.
The article profiles Ie as deputy prosecuting attorney under Mr. Doughman, noting his legal acumen and experience. It recounts Thomas forming a law partnership in 1899, practicing alone since 1903, and an unsuccessful 1902 nomination with later endorsement. It mentions June 1901 marriage to Miss Ranvisil, residing in Lakestee, and lists deputies Farry Hilzeman and Clyde M. Gandy sworn in. Abram J. Kesler, newly elected treasurer, is described as a physician-turned-politician with ties to Democratic circles and a broad practice. outcome cites a win over Garrett Van Sweringen.
An old notice promotes roller skating this afternoon and evening at Princess Rink with a garbled line about a remedy and products from MEYER BROS co. The fragment mentions Halyister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a bland remedy and contains uncertain text about attendees or times.
Public notice announces Belt Line Cars running weekdays from 6 30 to 8 00 a m and 4 00 to 8 00 p m starting January 1 1908 until further notice On Sundays no left cars will be operated.
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