Wage Edge for Local Girl Labor Shocks Fort Wayne
A Fort Wayne survey of factories shows young women earning higher wages than in surrounding cities and the nation. At Fort Wayne Knitting Mills youth girls earn 5 to 12 dollars, while another plant pays 4 to 8 dollars for similar work, reflecting strong competition and a shift of female labor from domestic and clerical jobs toward factory work.
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Fort Wayne
United States
Girly
Aivennés
Erte
Allied Trades Named Delegates Unite Labor Body
Delegates were named by allied metal trades in a newly formed federation in Mark Wayne. Organizer Huelio announced the group to unite the diverse unions including iron workers, machine makers, and molders under the American Federation of Labor. The call for a meeting to plan the Mystic region events followed the chartering of the body.
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Mark” Wayne
Mort Wayne Federation of Labor
Orginizer
Hueliio
Honitse
Tron, Tin and Steel Workers
Bollonmukens
Mie Chinints
Tron Molders
Thy Pattermmbirs
Amortein Federation
Lutor
National Art Glass Co Wins Multiple Local Contracts
The National Art Glass company on Point Street reports several new contracts. Work to fit and finish opal interiors includes rooms for Dr Juerting at the Lutheran hospital, the Knights of Pythian hall at Butler, and a church house at Albion. Mirrors and art glass will be installed at a Kendalvilg drug store, with an art game show for Marty Fletcher on Broadway. The firm also vacated a job at the new Hoogiend bank.
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National Art Glass Company
Tfed
Point Street
Dr. Juerting
Knights of Pythian Hall
Butler
Ralliont Shops and Factories Suspend Business
City firms including railroad shops and factories largely shut down as orders dwindled and employees were given a holiday to honor soldiers. Dispatchers and telegraph operators stayed at posts while most plants closed. Protection Biscuit workers only worked until noon.
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Saullroads
Protection Biscuit Company
Spring furnaces rebuilt at Wabash shops ready for use
The spring furnaces and small general furnaces at the Wabash blacksmith shops have been rebuilt and completed. The plant resumes work this morning with the line using coke, which is said to be cheaper and better. Forty eight men are employed in this shop.
Lindsay’s Airship Leaves Night Train for Morris Park
The airplane built by Hugo F. Lindsay of Chicago, after months of instruction in the city, was shipped last night on train No 8 toward Morris Park New York under Aero Club of America auspices. The craft is described as neatly constructed and claimed to be perfect in every detail. The airship was sent to Adams Express.
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Thin City
Hugo F. Lindsay
Chicago
Dorview
Shwitelmen's Union Railroad
North America
Penny to Run Many Special Trains This Month
Three important trains will pass through this month with the Pennsylvanian line running several specials. Early in the month an express train will depart, followed by additional portions of train No 5. Officials indicate more schedule adjustments and pauses on major routes.
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Penny
Pormaymnia
Traction Company Runs Special Trains for Meetings and Games
Traction Company carried many Sunday passengers to Milwaukee for the American Waterworks Association meeting and to Atlantic City for the American Medical Association convention. A special Chicago to Atlantic City train is planned for June 14 to benefit the master car builders and mechanics. The Pennsylvania Youthhouse baseball team, managed by C. P. Poly, announced lineup details and seeks additional games with Kerr Murray or Western teams for Saturday June 9 at 3 p.m.
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Chicago
Atlantic City
Bennett
Lake Shore
Pennsylvania
C. P. Poly
Newman
Robertson
Keller
Zellers
Blurris
Burns
Koch
Rightield
Brake
Alvidary
Kerr Murray
Local Stone Concern Enjoying Good Business
Logal Stone Concern reports strong business as it attracts orders for a large local project. In city notes, Ducora holiday led to a short employer vacation while preparations continue for equipment and staffing. A local baseball game featured General Itlefhaj vs Traquote with a 37 to 1 score.
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Logal Stone Concern
Keller & Braun
Canthactar
Meroun
Thale Stehs
Interlocker Out of Service Delays at Fort Wayne Crossing
Interlocker at the TL intersection is out of service causing hand signaling and bundled switches. Repairs expected to resume by noon while work on refrigerator and glass mirror installations proceeds for a Jackson Boulevard project in Chicago. Jerry Miller, 38, brakeman of Garrett, Indiana, seriously injured in Gary, sustaining a spine fracture after falling from a locomotive cab. transport home pending further news.
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Garrett
Ind
Jerry Miller
Gary
Fort Wayne
Able
Honest
Square
Hia
Warne
Excursionists Return From Lake Shore Outing
It is estimated that 790 to 800 Fort Wayne residents used the low rates and enjoyed the trip near Angola. Between 400 and 590 others came back last night aboard the 250 train from Fremont Angola and Pleasant Lake.
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Fort Wayne
Ubdavy
Angola
Fremont
Fleasant Lake
Express Special Inaugurates Garrett to Indianapolis Run
United States Express yesterday inaugurated a through express train from Garrett to Indianapolis. The special left Garrett at a.m. and arrived in Indianapolis at Dam. The company handles about 40,000 pounds of express monthly from northern points and expects this to rise to 70,000 with the new train.
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United States Express Company
Garrett
Indianapolis
Ibcinnapolis
Dam
Trains Delayed on Toledo and Chicago Interurban
Trains on the Toledo and Chicago interurban faced significant delays last night due to power loss between Fort Wayne and Garrett. Services began in the evening with some cars back in operation, and similar power issues affected services the previous Sunday. Dr. Me Caskey, a former employer of the B&O line, is mentioned in connection with Garrett doctors Thenson and McCaskey, noting continued medical presence in the area.
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Toledo
Chicago
Fort Wayne
Garrett
Wabash and local workers feature in recent Wayne area notes
A condensed report highlights Wabash railroad activity and personnel. It notes conventions, attendance by officials, and shifts at Decatur quarry. Many local workers including Gilbert, Donnel, Prints, Schruader, and Kennel are mentioned with their duties and travel plans.
Hospital patients and operations in local crews report
In Berne Tad Mrs J Wirachy brought to St Josephs hospital for an operation on Anna Nybor seven in critical condition from typhoid fever and pneumonia. A Belgian man transferred from 2812 Stung Street died at home. B I Strider taken to Batter street hospital for treatment. C A Ames Pennsylvania conductor operated for appendicitis and gall stones remains critical. Bret Wilson of Van Wert operated on at Lutheran hospital. Mrs Prod Wiebke moved to Lutheran hospital. Miss Viola Wao operated on at Lutheran hospital and improving. Herbert Mohrhaber in Angola found two specimens of unusual size while searching for mushrooms.
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Mins
Anna Nybor
BL Joseph's Hospital
Stung Street
St. Joseph's Hospital
Bret Wilson
van Wort
Tutheran Hospital
Prod Wiebke
Putfield Avenue
Lutheran Hospital
Viola Wao
Fairfield
Angola
Herbert Mohrahiberrer
Don’t Be Constipated Any More Try Potosote Free Offer
Learn of a free first package offer for Potosote a powdered mineral water laxative. The ad promises relief from constipation indigestion and related symptoms and claims 35 cents per package thereafter with home delivery via a coupon.
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Huntington
Nickel Plate
C. A. Pritchard
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Wort Wayne
G. Re & Il
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Miler
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Wayne Knitting Mills Company
Emburk Watson
Perfection Bisuulk Company
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Jackson
Fricke
Icalt
Rome
Fred J. Folet
Garroth
Brotherhood of Railway
OW. H. Langsut
Langsta
Lake Shere
George Trevan
Wabastraight House
Trme
Wayne Knitting Milla Company
KH . Thomaon
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Straits Tires
Dank
National Loan Company
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Berne, Tad
Gt. Joseph's Hospital
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Cosuingalis
Sen-pack
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