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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1908

Page

3

Great Steel Harbor Opens Amid Gary Indiana Ceremonies

A grand opening in Gary Indiana marks the start of industrial activity along the Lake Michigan shore. Government vessels and a convoyed training flotilla parade through the harbor scene as John W Kern of Indianapolis officiates with speeches by James R Mann and ED Crumpacker. The event highlights Gary’s rapid growth as a leading industrial center, with U S Steel investing over 20 million dollars and plans to move vast ore cargoes inland.

Gary Ind Stone United State Steel Corporation Dortier Severus Utes Reighing South Chics Casselsie Stramu Bridge John W. Kern Indianapolis James R. Mann ED. Crumpacker Congress Calimet Wiliam Livingston Detroit Lake Carriers' Association Steel Company Marine and Naval Gary Beirs Kern Tie Indiana Indiana Lake Michigan Chicago Michigan City Pittsburg Whiting Gulf of Mexico Tim Lake County United States Steel Corporation

Barnhart for Congress rally page in Indiana meeting

A chaotic account of a Barnhart for Congress rally at Vandalia Hall in Indianapolis with Republican veterans and Temperance supporters. The piece mentions Henry A. Barnhart, party workers, delegates, and local figures like Why Melnerny and Meg Payrarey, describing campaign activity and public works talk amid a divided convention atmosphere.

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Maccabees to Build New Quarters in Auburn

In Auburn Indiana on July 23 at a regular meeting the Maccabees received an offer from Mr Gandy owner of a frame building where Fell Brothers saloon operates. The group plans a new five percent two story structure similar to East Seventh street project and formed a committee including D M Link H R Wilson and W Tits to study the proposal and seek additional wings on East Ninth Street.

Y Rist Auburn Ind Jlocal Maccabées Gandy Ciurususat Fell Brothers Oiquera I of P. Order East Seventh Street Cap D. M. Link

Butler Company Harnesses Giant Wind Mill Design

Sy Kiss News Bureau reports Butler, Indiana, July details a giant wind mill under development by Antler Manufacturing. John M. Lowe completed patterns for a back-geared drill boasting a fourteen foot diameter wheel, twelve inch stroke, and a 2.5 to 1 gearing. Working parts weigh 1,300 pounds, targeting deep wells and large water needs in the western states and beyond.

Sy Kiss Butler Ind John M. Lowe Antler Manufacturing Company

DeKalb County Lads Join Uncle Sam's Men

Two DeKalb County youths, Paul Rose of Waterloo and Fred Jenkins, have enlisted in the navy and army respectively, adding to a surprising departure saga that recalls their earlier wartime connections and bravado amid local rumors of a fatal high building incident.

Dekalb County Uncle Sam Kist Auburn Ind DeKalb's Paul Rose Weterloo Fred Jenkins Charles Wankins Uncle Sam Happy Boys Navy Jenks Es—Vaning

Taft and Sherman Club Organized at Albion

The Taft and Sherman club formed in Albion with Morton Phones as president and W Thom Mets as treasurer. A large group of enthusiastic Republicans attended the meeting in their EJah room, planning weekly gatherings to support Lip sent at The organization aims to rally local GOP support.

Taft and Sherman Club Albion Kist News Dureau Alimon Welinesdas

North Weastee Coups Married at Warsaw

Fragmentary OCR reports a marriage at Warsaw involving North Weastee Coups. Names such as Dik Webster and Amin Wiseniah appear in garbled text, with scattered references to North Webatey and local venues. The piece also mentions a spring menu item list including duck chicken and squab at a venue called Nof Brau.

Ndp Webster Dik Tale Amin Wiseniah Trypeeanes Lawn Ati Ait Mass Hust 1 Beitt Danmshier Phstmaster A North Webatey Avetinge Pmrdieedny Connie Ler Are Gre Moy Sherman Ey Paatar Methartia Vlure Maya NCATE

Turbine Works Finely Delivers Stable Hour-Long Run

Representatives of the Pork Wiser Genees Bavaro works reported a smooth hour long test of a 300 kilowatt dynamo turbine. The engine, manufactured by The high cer Hatin, performed beyond expectations while plans for city street takeover were discussed. Board members praised the machine’s operation and the plant’s progress as supervision continued.

Wallan O. Hosey Bavaro Bali UDE Bord Itis

Storm Swept City Disrupts Transit and Power

A severe storm disabled transit and power across the city. Cars struggled to regulate time, pedestrians faced crossing chaos, and a lightning strike damaged a streetcar, causing a brief panic. Lights failed citywide, gas and telephone services suffered outages, and flooding created dangerous street conditions. A sewer cave-in at Spy Run near Lawton Park prompted danger warnings, while a building foundation at Sleat’s factory also caved in, with four workers pumping water to avert further damage.

Lakeside Rivermet Avenue Traction Company Rorse Lawton Madden

Garrett Lady Dies At City Hospital

Garrett Indiana July 23 In a brief obit Wish News Bureau reports Mrs Pfeifer died at Sacred Heart Hospital after a brief illness. She leaves a husband and many mourn her passing as funeral arrangements have not yet been set.

Wish News Bureau Garrett Ind Michael Pfeifer Sacred Heart Hospital Mrs Pfeifer

Dinner at the Hof Brau 11 to 2

A brief item noting a Hof Brau meal served from 11 AM to 2 PM priced at 25 cents. The note invites readers to imagine the bargain and dine during the midday hours at the Hof Brau.

Hof Brau

American Athletes Riot at London 400m Final

Controversy erupted at the Olympics over the final 400 meters when Carpenter fouled Hamesselle at the turn, leading to a disqualification and protests from American officials. Spectators reacted with unrest and officials warned that jumping events might be postponed as tensions cooled. Kerr of Canada won the 200 meters, with Cartmel close behind. Roy Merry of New York A. C. won the standing high jump at five feet three inches.

London Deter Camel University Trish-America Wy Rabbing Cam Inhige Muss Lieut Wrndham Wired Kingdo Taylor Tobbing Pyle Carpenter Halsreeie Hady Fey Carpentyr Haisewelle Matthew P. Hadgin Mediately Mulsenelle Americnm Cammnisginn LieTtos Walmer Chinage Halmes Geernpun Kerr Cartmel Amcans Roy Mwery New York A. C

Nelson Gans bout off in labor day clash

The light weight title fight between Battling Nelson and Joe Gans is canceled after promoters failed to reach terms. Insufficient preparations and injuries hindered both sides and the expected crowd is disappointed as fans hoped for a decisive battle between the champions.

Boy in Serious Predicament In Grain Crush Incident

Eniondale July 84.08 a ten year old boy, Fort Smultzter, son of Ann and Mrs Willsin Smultzter, near Caiindatee, has been crushed by grain. A rescue and medical effort followed as authorities and bystanders sought to relieve the grave injury to his windpipe. The incident prompted a tense search for relief and speculation on his condition.

Eniondale Eil Cote Smultzer Ann Willsin Smultzer

Mailorder swindlers indicted in Chicago grand jury session

Federal grand jury in Chicago returned eighty-six indictments against twenty-nine mail order houses for illegal profits between four and over a million dollars. Indictments also target Illinois Central and Rock Island railroads for passing to trust shippers. Birch F. Thomas and Edward Hnodus, promoters of several frauds, are charged in a joint bill. Jury session began June 2 and ended with 86 indictments. members discharged.

Chicago Birch F. Thomas Edward Hnodus Central Life Securities Company Repulse Life Insurance Company Une Mercay Tio France Company Tudge Landis United States District Court Idestry Jitnels Federal District

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