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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1908
Page
7
Democratic delegates from New York arrive amid friendlier tone toward William J. Bryan. Talks with Lee Murphy and others hint at solid Bryan backing as party lines shift ahead of the Denver convention. Attitudes toward Parker and possible platform planks remain unsettled as leaders weigh conservative and reform pressures.
Indiana delegates in Denver weigh John Kern for vice president as talks swirl around supporting or resisting his bid. Kern denies candidacy while allies push for a conservative ticket with eastern appeal. Other named figures include Breckinridge, Gray, Towne, and Ryan as backers weigh regional balance and delegation unity.
An OCR fragment notes Fort Wayne Oil & Supply Co. selling Childs Fire Extinguishers to cut insurance rates, with repeated lines. It then reports retired Rear Admiral Charles Thomas dying from heart failure in Del Monte Cal. Thomas led battleship fleet on a Hampton Roads to San Francisco cruise and briefly commanded the fleet after Admiral Evate’s retirement, before being succeeded by Rear Admiral Sperry.
East News Bureau reports a Prennis party at Blaple Grove park in Decatur Ind. July 3. Mrs Lee Auuen slipped at the Inter urban waiting room injuring her right shoulder and dislocating it. Doctors fear the injury may involve complications though the full extent remains uncertain.
An old advertisement line lists Admiral collee J M Gold Water Paint as best paint for inside walls in any color, from Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co.
A laborer at Dreakay foundry in Decatur suffered severe burns when a molten iron ladle slipped from a worker named Hower. The molten metal splashed onto his feet and legs, causing serious injuries. A bystander mother molter helped, and the victim was laid up for an extended period.
A local menu lists HOF Bray specials featuring fresh Jobster, soft shell crabs, black bass, Philadelphia squab, halibut, white fish and spring chicken, highlighting diverse seafood and poultry options.
A panoramic view shows eight Denver hotels serving as key convention hubs. The Fylel Adams houses Minnesota's delegation and Governor Johnson boosters. Albany Nobel hosts Michigan, Nevada, and Georgia. Hotel Ostend hosts California and Pennington Valley. Brown Palace is the Democratic National Committee HQ and Missouri and Wisconsin delegations. Metropole hosts Tammany in New York. Windsor Hotel Center houses Indiana, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Nebraska. New Elkley Hotel and Annex is Delaware HQ with Gray and Carroll candidates. lower Savers Hotel covers Ithurile Island and Tower. the Audiviriund and Auditorium Anis precincts attract many candidates. If Denver sustains these hubs, the convention will center in one grand hotel complex.
Large excursion business lines the railways as Fort Wayne crowds plan trips to the lakes. Extra cars, holiday rules, and hitched return travel dominate the day. Officials order crews to report crossing signals when trains near Andrews and Defiance to prevent tragedies like the recent accident.
Nisbet formerly with the maintenance of the Pennsylvania lines at Louisville has been appointed assistant engineer in the department of the Pennsylvania lines at Fort Wayne. The new position is a high compliment to his ability. Electric employees at Fort Wayne Electric Works were paid yesterday, with bonuses reflecting the company’s pride in its workers and operations.
Irvin will travel to Fort Wayne Wednesday next week to confer with Pennsylvanian officials on memorial retrial and related matters. The visit includes stops at Tennessee shops and various local points of interest.
A recently elected member of the committee from the division of the Pennsylvania system is requested to provide written re briefs of their questions. The wording seeks written inquiries from all members.
The Wabash railroad joins other railroads in Toledo seeking a blanket injunction from common pleas court. The petition filed Tuesday afternoon names Foster Simmang as defendant and targets the purchase and sale of nontransferable tickets.
Pursuant to state orders, protective measures are being applied to equipment and personnel. Workers place collars and guards on machinery shifts and shoulders, aimed at safety. The project is extensive and likely to take several weeks to complete.
A large number of employees from the Pennsylvania machine works have traveled to a nearby inn to celebrate the Fourth. Among them are W. Th. Murder, Ft. Olds, B. J. Tech, A. Cotne man, Gorge Rupley, W. R. Saften, William Meyers and Marries Wilt.
A garbled 19th century industrial notes column lists names tied to Bowser, Wahbash, and Pennsylvania shops. Mentions of workers like Hensel, Mevax, Cenrey, Tens, Griffiths, Beverlin, Lauer, Michels, Koos, Allison, and more indicate duty absences, miscegenation with wares, and travel to Lafayatte and Lake Tames. Shipping actions include a Bass founder sending a tower engine to Diamond.
An OCR fragment cites a factory accident injuring workers at a Pennsylvanian shop and a court ruling requiring refunds of excess rail charges on fertilizer shipments. It mentions workers losing fingers, a banner, and the case against a railroad company leading to appellate court action.
Amateur baseball notes from arcula and nearby towns describe Fort Wayne Grays and Gunthers meeting on the grounds with lineups listed. Mentions of pitchers Manter Fitzgerald and Eller plus fielders feature, while previews of other interurban games against Miami Athletic Club and Rockford outline lineups and expectations for a win.
A brief notice advertises calling a Hof Brau cab by phone at 1301. The surrounding text appears as fragmented, with garbled names and figures from Wells, Hart County, and other local references, including prices and personal names. The readable portion centers on a taxi dispatch instruction amid era-specific town notices and scattered data.
Fragmented text describes a crisis tied to a receiver and possible seizure of properties. The unclear passage references box board, investors, and potential bankrupt actions. Names and specific places are not decipherable in the available text.
The text lists several past presidents and figures connected to a company, noting brief tenure, removal from office, and election changes. It references Sidney Amlehel serving two terms on the board, involvement with a grainhouse, and a Barber’s presidency amid shifting leadership. The fragmentary record preserves names and roles but lacks clear dates or complete context.
A New Jersey based company formed in 1902 proposes a reorganization including consolidation of plants, reduction of capital stock, and a 1 percent dividend on preferred stock. It acquired stock of American Starboard and allied paper plants in Norwich and Lockport, totaling about forty one plants producing straw board and boxboard.
Kendallville Indiana July 1 191? An elevator shaft accident left a man with bruises to his left hip elbow and side after falling backward about five feet while going to the arrangement. He was taken to a physician after the fall and his condition described as somewhat serious though not life threatening. A second note mentions a different injury claim by a person named Kim who reported minor injuries in a separate incident.
A bidding notice from Krat News Bureau notes bids opened for the construction of a new school at Tocsin. The project will start at 3 PM and be completed with heating provided. Eligible bidders included FAIS, J.B. Plain and Liverly.
A large force of workers is at Belkley, Indiana, west of Catondaie, preparing a site for a new race track. Within the coming month, construction aims to be complete and ready for use. Promoters envision the venue as a modern track fostering speed and public interest in horse racing.
A torso was jolted during a play and a woman identified as Mrs Suhovdt was thrown to the ground in East End. She and her son-in-law Mr Dois Stephens were near Sew Flaven when the incident occurred, with injuries reported and a possible hospital transfer. A bystander description notes the rider halted after the horse bolted several blocks away.
Reported in New York July 2 as part of a national brain wire ring case. The leading organizer, identified as Rap EGO, presides over an incorporated group with ties to Brain Wakees. Multiple implicated parties face charges in a sprawling operation connected to a large enterprise.
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