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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1908

Page

6

Funeral delays cloud Fort Wayne Pennsylvania events

Adam Lamar’s appointment as chief car inspector is confirmed but not formally announced until after Warner W. Todd’s funeral. Todd’s burial remains unsettled as brother A B Todd has not yet arrived. three eastern system inspectors from Altoona and Columbus attend the services. Excursions and railway news dominate, with Wabash and Nickel Plate reports and a delayed Pennsylvania Special due to engine trouble.

Warner W. Todd West A. Bo Cal Funers Brother A.B. Todd Pennsylvania Fort Warne R. L. Kline Samuel Hindman Altoona Pittsburg C.F. Thiele Columbus Pennsylvania Lines Adam Lamar Faitraad Lamar Todd Mum Bittsbore Bern Fort Wayne Valparaiso Terre Haute Robison Path Rome Ohio Toledo Fort Waynn Detroit George Quidur Ed Hinde Valparinga Mout Sestonier Fort W Plymouth

Train Delay After Bridge Breaks Over Chicago Street

A train was delayed about twenty miles after a bridge collapsed over a street in Chicago. The incident disrupted service for a quarter of an hour, with observers noting the breakdown affected travel and caused a temporary halt to operations.

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Teamsters Hold Rousing Meeting and Election of Delegate

A fully attended Teamsters meeting elected John B. Hessert as delegate to the national convention in Detroit on August 2. The committee reported Major G W Wilson of the Barber asphalt street paving firm would have employed more men if work were secured, while the group noted the union’s strong financial condition and discussed workers’ assignments. Other items include Frank Heller returning from Hamilton with his wife, Fair Craig moving to Pittsburgh, and Dr Milton T Rosenthal taking a trip to New York for medical studies.

John B. Hessert Detrait Maj GW. Wilson Barber Aspirate Street Paving Company Thioy Ennoga Offeere EM. Beck Nickel Plate Frank Heller Port Waxne Electric Hamilton Jatte BE Fair Craig Pennsylvania Mills Fort Wayne Pittsburg Manhathts Limited Milton T. Rosenthal New York Kendallville Ute m Noble Eastern Star Globe Trotters Kendallvilde J. A. McDonala Reyher Riehrennd New Paris Caxton Aities

Airships in Next War Draw World Attention at Fort Meyer

Washington July 19 Army and Navy observers anticipate a future war where balloons and airships lead. Fort Meyer tests next week aim to form an aerostatic corps in the navy as diplomats note the development. Naval officials back a dedicated aerial warfare unit aided by the American Airship and Balloon company.

Washington Army Fort Meyer Diplomatic Corps Port Meyer Navy Nays Newberry Tie Gen. Allen Signal Corps American Airship and Balloon Corporation i

East Lewis Street Residents Plan Meeting With Senator Fleming

Residents of East Lewis Street form a committee to meet Senator S B Fleming and the board of public works on his return from Chicago to discuss repairing East Lewis street. The traction company is removing portions of tracks and will start repairs soon.

East Lewis Street S. B. Fleming Board of Public Works

Northeast Indiana notes mix hospital, mills, and dances

Northeastern Indiana brief notes report Charles Rob Wing at Fort Wayne St Josephs Hospital after a serious operation and slow recovery. Items from Auburn, Columbia City, Syracuse, Warsaw, and Kendallville cover flouring mills resuming work, school events, funerals, weddings, police and postal appointments, and local travel plans.

South Whitley Charles Rob‘Wing de. Charles 8 Albertson Fort Wayne St Josephs Hospital

Decatur Lawn Party Invites Local Youth to Winona

A social affair attended by about twenty five friends of Miss Marcta featured refreshment tables with ice cream and cake. Peterson Ralph Moser and Bruce Patterson, local young musicians, plan to travel to Winona for two weeks of free training before joining the Boys' City band at their own expense.

Decatur Thei Peterson Ralph Moser Bruce Patterson Wil Winona Getven Tyro

Murder and suicide shocks Hillieburg town

In Hillieburg, east of Frankfort, Clarence Jones 48 shot Claude Pruitt 23 then killed himself with a revolver within fifty feet of the victim. Both men were drinking after a card game dispute, leaving Jones with a wife and child and Pruitt similarly noted as married. The town reacted with a wild commotion as details emerged.

Frankfort Y Ind Hillieburg Clarence Jones Claude Pruitt Pruitt Jones Iaves

Adams County Court House Quiet as Deputies Take Vacation

Decatur Indiana July 19 the Adams county court house will be a quiet place this week as many deputies begin vacations. Deputy treasurer Herbert Jachet left for Rome City for a 16 week outing. Mids Bess Wherry of the treasurer's office will go to Lake Gage. Deputy Clerk Dan O Roap will spend the week with his percents in Blue Creek town.

Kiss News Decatur Ind Adams County Court House Herbert Jachet Rome City Mids Bess Wherry Yetorder's Lake Gage Dan O. Roap Blue Creek

Wireless link to battleships Maine and Alabama reaches Manila

Manila July 19 wireless communication established with the battleships Maine and Alabama, forming a special service squadron that left San Francisco June 8. The trio is expected to arrive here today in Manila.

Maine Alabama Manila Ala San Francico

Decatur Man Tops Local Potato Harvest Record

In Decatur Indiana on July 19, Soi Billuman is hailed as the champion potato grower of the city. He planted potatoes in spring and has already harvested twenty five bushels. The crop is noted as extra fine in quality. Also announced is a summer race meeting scheduled for Wednesday through Friday this week at 1 45 p m daily with admission set at 25 cents. Want ads in the Journal Gazette are priced at one voc a word.

Columbia Cief Rinto William Marrs Troy Township W.F. McNagny Charles Goreels Coarden Belly Marrs Baith Charleusco Sndertaker FM Auburn Hippensteel Grace Hines Kie Indinapolis Ording Hil Darcie Lort Wayne Oden, Mich Wr. Ani FE. Aa. Bowers Efe Saniny Brigston Mnea Decatur Ind Soi Bill Uman Ie Netas

Ancient Order of Hibernians Convenes in Indianapolis

Delegates from across the region begin arriving for the Ancient Order of Hibernians convention in Indianapolis. National officers and local dignitaries attend receptions, a monster parade, and a Thursday night ball with plans for a Saturday conclusion.

Indianapolis Jor Vishora Order of Hibernians Yonkinson Hall Charles 4 Rockwalter Hibernian

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