Yards Study to Find Best Car Switching Method
A Pennsylvania party will visit Fort Wayne to test local yards for the most economical car switching method. Tests at Conway yards will compare hump gravity versus level yard shunting, noting momentum and damage concerns. State Federation of Labor officers meet local committee to discuss James Watson’s anti union record and aim to defeat his gubernatorial nomination. The final stance will depend on the committee report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
iTrainmaster
J. F. Patterson
Nottong Finks
Conway Yards
Indiana State Federation of Labor
Lecal
James &. Watson
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
PF. Smith
Miccanspore
Theodore Perry
State Federation
Fort Wayne
Watson
J Poliician
Harry Bordner
Ed Romy
Might
Calhoun Street
Charles Rost
Pennsylvania Blachsmith
Pittsburg
Bne
Pennnsylvania Force
Potter May Return to Pennsylvania Railroad
Rumors say G L Potter third vice president of the Baltimore & Ohio may rejoin the Pennsylvania system after Thomas Fitzgerald’s resignation triggered talks of new leadership changes. Baltimore & Ohio officials deny the report while noting Potter’s past ties to Pennsylvania lines and speculation of a new vice presidency under James McCrea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg Post
G. L. Potter
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Pennsylvania System
Railroad Cireles
Thomas Fitzgerald
Baltimore & Ohio
Potter
Pennsylvania Lines
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Harrisan
James McCrea
Superintendent Burren Names Meriwether Aide In Office
Superintendent Burren names Thomas R. Meriwether as chief aide. S. Fox chosen as new clerk in the office, replacing the vacancy caused by the death of James Meriwether. Fox will immediately assume duties of chief official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burren
Meriwether
B. i. Hudson
Thomas $. Fox
James BR. Meriwether
Fox
Peculiar properties of new medicine
The article profiles a young promoter Mr. Cooper and his New Discovery medicine which he claims cures by toning the stomach and expelling internal parasites. It cites a Chicago case, Jessie Birdsall, a fourteen year old girl who reportedly improved after use, and quotes a local mother praising the remedy. Dreier & Bros. are named as local agents.
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Cooper
Jessie Birdsal
Ide Birdsall
Pas Carroll Avenue
Chicago
Jessie
Taneworu
Jessie Hau
Dreier & Bros
Nickel Plate Officials Tour Inspection and Rail Actions
Nickel Plate officials led by President Caniff and Superintendent Blair conducted a tour of inspection, visiting Fort Wayne and Bellevue after departing on the president’s private car. The visit coincided with West-to-East freight activity, including a rush of corn cars from Illinois to Toledo, and staff changes at train master and clerk levels. Additional notes cover engine tamers appointment, yard duties resuming, and maintenance staff adjustments amid freight delays from a Pittsburgh area wreck.
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W. H. Caniff
Blair
Cleveland
Bellevue
K Blair
Fort Warne
Pennsylvania
Plymouth
Timothy Sheehan
Fort Weane
Springfield
Hil
F. Needham
The
Wabash
W. A. Bell
Walter Long
St Joseph's Hospital
William Bechtel
Keaper
William Fels
3. I. Bowser
Frank
Ugley
BG Telley
C. F. Busching
G. P. Sweeley
Allegheny
Oremah
Priscilla
Rocky Mountain
John
Thelf
Jon
Meyer Bros
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Belief and Quality
An advertisement from Hood Co of Lowell Massachusetts extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a premier family medicine. It features customer testimonials praising blood purification and general health, notes availability in liquid and tablet forms, and claims 100 doses for one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Hood Co
Lowell
Hood
Thelisra Hood
Wider St
Mass
Corey
Auburn Street
Tower
Mrs. Fannit Batch
Laveratt St
Jesyce
Carlzon
Lowall, Inc
Comrades Reunite At Lake Shore Depot in Civil War Tale
Mr Florentine Roy of 29 Lawton Place, a Civil War veteran aged 74, met two other veterans at Lake Shore depot yesterday. The men, all from the same regiment as Mr Rox, spent the day rekindling old acquaintances. The reunion stretched late as they talked of former times and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florentine Roy
Lawton Plate
Lake Shore Depot
Rox
Mr. Roy
Fort Wayne Anti-Saloon League to Host Field Day
Rev N C Shirey district superintendent announces a February 9 field day and union meeting at a Fort Wayne church with speakers including Rev E S Shumaker Rev M Barley R Carl Minon George E Hicks W C Helt and L T Towne. Dr G W Young may attend as activity intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Shiray
Fort Wayne
Anti-Saloon League
E. S. Shumaker
Indianapolis
League
M. Barley
R. Carl Minon
George E. Hicks
South Bend
W. C. Helt
D. D
Evansville
L. T. Towne
Greencastle
G. W. Young
Louisville
Shirey
Ligfore and Temonstrance
Saloona Prepared Against Firms in Garrett Area
A local notice states fourteen saloons doing business at Garrett will be challenged and action filed today. Rev. Shirer notes issues also involve Marlon Van Buren and additional placer establishments.
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Garrett
Shirer
Marlon
van Buren
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