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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1908
Page
7
An old family remedy, Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, is promoted as a safe effective pain reliever and laxative for children and adults. It claims to move bowels, aid digestion, cleanse the system, and has been marketed for years with a free sample offer and a price of 1.00 for a bottle.
Doct ors from three states gathered for the fifth annual meeting of the Northern tri State Medical association in South Bend Indiana. The assembly room at Olver sites hosted morning and afternoon sessions with papers by Drs Wood Daugherty Harpster Craret Andrews Ne Hud y and Casey. Dr A E Bulger of Fort Wayne presided and Dr Casey spoke as principal speaker.
Adam Lamar May likely succeed W. W. Todd as chief war inspector and oversee a new pressed brick and tile plant near the rolling mills. The facility aims to employ 35 000 bricks daily, with half an acre secured from Commercial Improvement Co. Equipment purchases are completed and construction to begin soon, targeting operation within 30 days.
The Pittsburg Post reports Fort Wayne system changes halt main line through New Brighton while Pennsylvania lines plan track work and upgrades at New Brighton amid a railroad- town dispute. Improvements aim to handle rising tonnage at Conley yards, extend yards below Freedom, and add rapid-houses with projected expenditure around $500,000, though start was delayed to cut costs.
The Nickel Plate announces an unprecedented August plan for Niagara Falls excursions to counter rivals. Besides the regular trip from Fort Wayne, up to eight August runs will depart at 4:30 and 6 pm to draw crowds away from competitors including Wabash and Lake Erie routes. The campaign features special rates and additional itineraries, signaling intensified competition as the road seeks dominant share of summer travel business.
The Pennsylvania company has bought large orders in the career market, with Bass foundry in Gary securing much of them. Officials say this signals a return to prosperity and that the Pennsylvania system acts as a barometer for industry. Rail disruptions and economic strain are noted, with ties to unions and railway lines, as Gary firms anticipate a renewed upswing driven by capital and manufacturing demand.
An old Rexer Bros. advertisement touts a compound tincture of cenetiona with proof Reno Compound and sherry as a stomach remedy. The mixture is taken before meals and at bedtime to ease sour stomach indigestion and dyspepsia, claimed to be a digestive component.
Hist News recounts Mary Sp-3trs Emanuel Holy questioning grief after her husband drowned in Siunter Lake Sunday. She feared mental collapse while sewing, believing he could swim, as she watched his body disappear twenty feet from shore. Me. Holm, thirty, attended a cream social and Rein eke's orchestra at Swinney Park Wednesday evening. All welcome.
The attorney general sent to U S attorneys a list naming eleven railroads for federal safety appliance violations. Seventeen violations are cited with two Toledo lines included. Reports came from inspectors to the Interstate Commerce Commission, leading to suits against several carriers including Cleveland, Lorain & Wheeling and others.
Reports from seemingly reliable authority indicate Adam Lamar may succeed the late W. W. Todd as deputy. Lamar has served as inspector and is expected to receive formal commitment within days. A separate item notes Miss Josephine Zimmerman in the sales desk at the electric works recently suffered a swollen hand after a sting.
A Brown, a brakeman from Peapeytennia, plans a move announced for early next week. The note mentions his duties, recent travels, and a forthcoming transfer to St Josephs for unspecified service.
The Heavy Industry section reports on plant hardships and partial recoveries at the Fort Wayne Electric works and nearby Pennsylvania shops. It notes extended layoffs, double time arrangements, and shuttered mills amid a sluggish revival. managers and workers return from vacations and sickness while a baseball game and a silver wedding celebration are also mentioned.
July 14. Lin readers recall a Garrett incident where a man arrested by the railroad company for hardware theft was released after no evidence of guilt. Now a suit seeks 32,000 dollars damages claiming false imprisonment and damages to his reputation, with costs for his defense.
An advertisement touts Mi O Na as a stomach comfort cure for indigestion and weak stomachs. It claims rapid action on stomach walls and bowels, asserts high success, and offers a money back guarantee if not cured. A distributor pledges swift relief with a single dose.
Lincoln coverage describes a gathering at Fairview with Bryan and Kern allies. Indiana figures W. H. Blodgett reports on expected national chairmen candidates and a forthcoming choice of a local chairman and national headquarters. The piece notes Kern’s camera attention, Bryan’s confident bid for Democratic victory, and fundraising antics around campaign buttons and expenses.
The Athokiie Prinding and Let association warns of a meeting on Tuesday July 1, 190$, at 4 PM to elect a board of directors. The purpose is to select officers and discuss the association’s affairs and future actions.
An advertisement promotes free trousers at five dollars and fancy vests made to order, with a July special offering Admiral coffee. It emphasizes custom items and a month of promotional pricing.
Mr Bryan addresses a committee meeting and endorses the party platform on campaign finance pledges. He and Mr Kern back a resolution to prohibit corporate political donations and cap individual contributions, with public disclosure before elections. The committee adopts Bryan’s suggestion to publish all campaign expenses within thirty days after adjournment.
Mr Hoffman recounts a humorous chaotic stay at a Denver convention room. He describes missing items after rooms were ransacked, suspecting room mates Eggeman and others from Oklahoma, with valuables like a watch and wallet stolen. Police investigated as a larger theft likely involved multiple guests and cash.
Democratic editors will convene at the Anthony Wayne club to discuss administrative matters and issues of bias. The session is announced as a future meeting intended to address editorial direction and organizational concerns.
A rough, OCR damaged report outlines Auburn Democrats organizing a party meeting, listing officers and several attendees from the region. Names include Ed Heats, Willis, and Murphy among others. notes hint at committee roles and a planned gathering within thirty days.
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