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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

7

The Value of Charcoal in Health and Beauty

A promotional article touts charcoal as a safe purifier for stomach and bowels, improves breath and complexion, and aids digestion. It promotes Stuart's Charcoal Lozenges by F A Stuart Co as the best value, claiming daily use improves health and beauty with a cheap price of twenty five cents per box and offers a free trial package by mail.

Buffalo Paystelan Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Blade Marstul Mich

Inventor Albert Schaaf's Glass and Steel Ice Box Gains Praise

Fort Wayne inventor Albert Schaaf and partner Frank Hilgeman have developed an all glass and steel refrigerator unit praised by major manufacturers during a Chicago show. The device, sanitary and economical for meats and vegetables, earned first prize in open competition and will be exhibited locally as production begins.

Masoni Albert A. Schaal Wayne Man All St Efu Schaal Cornell University Deeres of Mechanical Engineer Frank Hilgeman Guerney Guerney Refrigerator Company Michigan Bohn White Enamel Company St Paul United States Fort Wayne Ft Ffi

Unemployed Hold Meeting On Fort Wayne Colony Plan

About a hundred unemployed men gathered in the Fort Wayne courthouse assembly room to hear C. M. Maxwell outline a plan to form a self supporting colony. He proposed buying land erecting houses and mills then sharing wealth from labor to tide over hard times. Several backers joined in pledging stock while a reform set of by laws was discussed but not endorsed.

C. M. Maxwell Court House Ar. Maxwell Mosy Kramm H.L. Lamont J. C. McCall W. H. Thomas Maxwell Fort Wayne

Panama Canal Work Brings High Praise From Captain Whitney

Captain Whitney expresses high satisfaction with Panama. He notes Panama employees live well under sanitary conditions, with lodging and meals at a U S hotel for 30 dollars a month. Whitney, formerly a city railroad worker and now a government engineer on the canal project, says engine work for the government is easy. He predicts many more mechanics will be needed soon, with opportunities exceeding those in the states.

Frank Chevuun Frank H. Whitner Panama Canal Whitney Canal Zone United States

Nickel Plate To Run Excursion To Cleveland

Nickel Plate plans a special excursion train from the city to Cleveland on February 23 Washington's Birthday. The round trip fare is two dollars on all trains, valid through Monday night, with Cleveland's new Hippodrome theater as a major draw for thousands visiting the metropolis.

Cleveland Ohio Nickel Plate Raiload Transportation Washington Tom Johnson Nickel Plate

Socialists Held Responsible for Street Riots in Germany

A heated Reichstag session in Berlin saw Prime Minister von Buelow accuse socialists of street violence and terrorism while promising action against organizers. Socialist leader Bebel clashed with conservative Kreth as deputies shouted and demanded accountability amid protests guarded by police.

Germany Socialist Party von Buelow Prince von Buelow Herr Fisher Kassube Herr Breth Ley

Mid winter excursion train to Cleveland from Fort Wayne

A large crowd is expected to take a mid winter excursion train to Cleveland. The new playhouse with over 4600 seats is a major draw. The likely schedule has the train leaving Fort Wayne at 7 2 m Saturday and arriving in Cleveland after noon, giving visitors about three days to explore the city.

Cleveland Fort Wesne

Wabash and Lake Shore Freight Row Sparks Car Shortage War

A gulf between Wabash and Lake Shore & Michigan Southern freight officials grows over idle cars. The L and MS refused to place Wabash cars on industrial tracks, citing their own idle stock. Wabash retaliated by blocking Lake Shore cars on Wabash sidings and demanding per diem credits if empties are sent back.

Wabash Lake Shore Michigan New York

Union News to Build Depot at South Station

Construction has begun on enlarging the south station facility for the Union News Company. A new depot will replace the old stand, with the south wall of the main waiting room removed to add a nearly full-length pane window and a corner running along most of the waiting room.

Union Union News Company

Rail Road Commissioners Inspect Indiana Traction Lines

A group of Indiana railroad commissioners conducted a routine inspection trip along lines of the Indiana Union and the Fort Wayne and Webster Valley traction concerns aboard the private car Martha. The tour ran from Indianapolis to Bluffton and back to Indianapolis via Logansport, with no special significance noted in the itinerary.

Indiana State ‘Railroad Indiana Union Fort Warne & Webash Valley Traction Companies Martha Indianapolis Bluffton Logansport Union Tevetion Company

Pennsylvania Officials Through the City

Officials from Pennsylvania road administration plan a through-journey via a private car, with President McCabe to pass this morning and continue to Lima. Wide closures hit Belo & Western general shops, with departments shuttered in the area.

Pennsylvania Road Pritz- Dig Pirse McCabe Ao States Lima Belo & Wastern

Unspecified railway layoff leaves 200 or more jobless

About 200 or more men are out of employment today as a temporary measure. The layoff affects all railway shop departments and is said to be indefinite. With reduced hiring in other industries, opportunities may open in alternative shops.

Machinists and Friends Enjoy Dance Gathering

Teal Wo and members of the Threenational Association of Machinists plus guests attended an anniversary dance at Tanner dancing academy. G F Sarver, J C M Baker and RLS Fischer were notable figures among attendees with work-related movements. The Bass works pattern shop shifted to an eight hour day under foreman John Norton, while W B Fulton joined the Pennsylvania round house as a laborer. Several railroad staff, including F W Hendri and C Hill, traveled for business, and John Hazel was seen en route to Toledo for his son's murder trial. Repair work by H H Majors, J S Miller, S C Gauty, and William Butler occurred in Davis area as pumping systems were serviced. Wabash lines arrange travel for the Myldred Holland Theatrical company, with logistics by L B W Transportation.

Pennsylvania G. F. Sarver Teft Pittsburg J.C. M. Baker Rls. Fischer Rass Works Chicago Bass Works John Norton W.B. Fulton Pennsylvania Roundhouse Orde Lake Shore South Ben. J B. Swinshurt Pennsylvania Theiter BB. Whitman Harry Castle Pennsylvanie F. W. Hendri Santa Fe Lines Detroit C. Hill Wisconsin Central John Hazel Toledo Mr. Hazel H. H. Majors J. S. Miller S.C. Gauty William Butler Pennsylvania Water Works System Davis Wabash Passenger Department Myldred Holland Theatrical Company Wabash Buotingum Port Wayne Vainupe L. B&w. Hageage Biuffton

Dougherty Optimistic on State Business Revival

Mr B J Dougherty state agent for Samuel Cupples Wooden Ware Co of St Louis visited the city yesterday and expressed optimism about business across the state He said manufacturers have exhausted stock and a revival will spur demand while works resume normal operations after a lean period and gloom in the industrial world should lift soon. He lives in Indianapolis and has long been a visitor to this city of business

B. J. Dougherty Samuel Cupples Wooden Ware Company St. Louis Dougherty Manufacucers Tndlanap

All Sweaters Half Price at Sale Event

Readable ad copy shows sweaters offered at half price with prices noted. Mentions Patterson Fletcher and a closing Saturday night. Details are fragmented but indicate a limited time sale on sweaters with reduced prices.

San Ss Enle Patterson.fletcher Ca

Local Court Notes And Fines In Maryland Lunch Case

Court records show Finest Gaffer and others facing charges near the Maryland Lunch opposite Court House. Miller marijuana drunken conduct fined five pounds. Ketly and Sarduo linked to thefts with minimal penalties suspended. Krazy leitering and Baver forgery cases continued with dates moved to February.

Maryland Court House North, Re Thial Miller Jiohy Ketly Iny John Sarduo Pennsylvania Jait Trank Krazy Leitering Tanwar James Baver Willan Frederick

Patterson Fletcher Court Overalls Sale In State

An item notes KK sellers pushing overalls with bold claims across the state. The ad states no interior trade barriers and emphasizes widespread availability. Patterson Fletcher Ct.

Patterson-Fletcher Ct

Wayne Fish Market Dressed Small Pickerel Sale

Wayne Fish Market lists dressed small pickerel priced at 10 cents. Located at 1210 Calhoun Street, the shop advertises fresh fish items and daily offerings in the local market.

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Ehman Book and News Co Fea East Berry Street DR. Bull Gough Home Wayne Tietel Barker E. B. Robinson Prop Chas. A. Meigs Calhoun Street Ines Pilane Moving and Express Venable GRAND_ STREET New York City Atc Alvers Destens Richardson Broadwar Journal-Gazette Albert Schaaf General Shop Notes J. H. Whitney Panama Snap Mammoth’ New Hippodrome Theater Texas van Horn Valley San Aquitonio lAndan Manny Eugene M. Fitch Earth Denartent Monroe W. Fitch & Sons Agency M.S Long Union Depot Teal Wo Threenational Association of Machinists Dutin Tanner Dancing Academy the People’s Store Will Y & Loan Com Calhoun St 2D Fleet Seidel Glock Wayne Fish Market Aldine Lodge East Berry Street Best Lodge Wiy Foster Furniture Companyy Jou Fort Wayne Loan Co Amtricam Hospital Bright N. R. Wenger Fort Wayne, Ind DR. Tucker
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