Pennsylvania Shops Then and Now in Fort Wayne
Historical sketches depict the Pennsylvania shops on Holman Street in 1857 and 1887 with forges and a car shop, noting expansion by Pittsburgh Fort Wayne and Chicago railroad. Upcoming service changes promise weekend passenger trains from Chicago Plymouth and Wabash to Fort Wayne, amid rail traffic adjustments and westward bridge repairs.
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Pennsylvania
Holman Street
Lafayette Street
Arlington Hotel
Blackemile
Tme
Pittsburg, Fort Wayte & Chicago Railroad
Wandering Man Survives Sealed Car Incident
A 62 year old man, found cold and nearly lifeless, was taken to a hospital after entering a car at a Kansas City parking house forty eight hours earlier intending a short ride. He refused to give his name to avoid alarming family. He recovered enough to speak and described the sealed car.
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Kansas City
Lines West of Pittsburg Fiscal Year Reported
The annual stockholders meeting of the Pennsylvania company lines west of Pittsburg was held with Cassatt re-elected president amid calls over Western Union appeal. The 1902 operations show mileage of 4,945 miles, gross earnings 33,025,548.39, expenses 23,208,499.14, net operation 9,717,219.25, investments 5,413,993.32, total gross income 38,?. tonnage and passenger numbers rose about 15 percent but costs rose faster, yielding reduced net per ton and per mile. The board of directors was re-elected.
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Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Company
Toda
Interial
Expansion and changes at the railroad shops and lines
A report details substantial expansion including new car shops in the east end and a proposed 800000 building plan by Supt J McKim. It notes existing structures, a 287 foot row of shops, and a series of brick and frame buildings. The article also covers a new connecting rail line from Delphos to Cincinnati, contract awards, and future consolidation plans among major lines led by the New York Central system.
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Vanderbilt
New York
Canada Southern
Michigan Central
Vanderbilts
Vander
J. McKim
Jones, Biss & Co
New York Central
Lake Shore
Big Pour
Pittsburgh Lake Bria
Lake Erie & Western
Canada
President Cassatt and Western Union Conflict Over Wires
In Baltimore on June 2, President Cassatt of the Baltimore, Philadelphia and Washington Railroad and officials argued against Western Union Telegraph Company’s right to keep poles and wires on railroad property. The defense states Western Union’s contract rights expired June 1, 1902, making continued presence trespassory. The case, agreed for Judge Morris to hear on June 1, 1901, hinges on contract terms and possible interference with railroad business.
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Daltimore
Sho - Pennsylvania
Med Hadinswer
Alexanter J. Conwall
Westurn Union Telegraph Company
Western Union
Iines
Baltimore, Philadelphia & Washington Railroad Company
Ma 'Weatorn Union
Telegraph Company
Cassatt
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Morris
Cincinnati Car Men Demand Higher Wages Inspiring Strike Action
Car men of Cincinnati Hauiton Dayton general shops and Dayton Cin Cincinnati area demand wage increases to 3 per hour and 2. 25 per day for ten hours and eight hours on Sundays. Master Mechanic C H Cory granted only one cent raise, but workers plan to form a committee to discuss with higher officials. Josiah Bartlett Dead, Chicago Herald notes Bartlett head of relief railroad unit. Harvard ’69 grad born 1846 son of Josiah Bartlett signer of the Declaration.
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Lima
Cineinmnati
Hauiton & Dayton
Dayton
Cinennati
C. H. Cory Toviay
Car Ien
Josiah Bartlett
Chicago
Josiah Cialef Bartlett
Chicago, Farington & Quincy Railroad
Barriel
Harvard
Claga
South Berwick
Engines Held for Fast Freight by Pennsylvania Officials
Pennsylvania lines announce a new engine policy selecting four large freight moguls for fast freights to ensure reliable service and quick trains. The change also establishes separate managing teams for erecting and machine shops to handle growth, with Hogan and Man leading the machine shop and Togtmeyér overseeing the other. A bulletin notes train No 18 from the west arrives about 7 AM daily and will carry passengers.
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Teinsylvania
Tida
Pennesylvania
Hogan
Frank Manhave
Benes Togtmeyér
Schenectady
Pannsylvania Oficea
Paintings of Jurists Displayed in Springfield
In Springfield Michigan on June 2 a collection of 68 paintings depicts famed jurists from the United States Supreme Court including Associate Justice John Marshall and Justice David Davis along with John McLean and District Judges Pope Drummond and Mel.
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Springfield
Ulrich Justica
John’ Marshall
United’ States’ Supreme Court
David Davis
John McLean
Pope, Drummond
Mel
Sunday Trains to Rome City and Fort Wayne Plans
An additional Pennsylvania Lines train will run next Sunday morning, stopping at all intermediate points after leaving the south depot at 6:20. The 6:00 a.m. train will stop only at Kendallville. Returning trains depart Spring Beach at 3:15 p.m. and 6:50 p.m., with the depot ten minutes later. Promotion rumors involve E. A. Ford and H. A. Ford. Frank Van Dewsen is slated to become general passenger agent. In federal building today Lean, Gresham, Treat and others addressed judges and justices, with P. Barton Warren delivering the presentation and Judge Humphrey responding. A large gathering of relatives attended. Senator Fairbanks arrived with Mrs. Fairbanks, DAR national president.
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Chicago
Plymouth
Wibunt
Fort Wayne
Uie
Com
Rome City
Fort
Spring Beach
E. A. Ford
Pennsylvania Lines
Pittsburg
H. A. Ford
J.C. Allen
Giney
W. J. Allen
Logan Hay
McLean
Alfred Orondorst
Pope
P. Barton Warren
Otte Humphray
Senator Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Daughters of the American Revolution
Gresham
Judge Gresham
Otto
Humphrey
Switch Engine Tare Up Track at Hannan Street Pits
A Pennsylvania switch engine ran off the track at the Hannan Street pits last evening, delaying work at the weight house for hours. The track was torn up and other switch damage occurred. A wreck crew cleared the line after several hours. A refuting car opened at Decatur yards of the Wabash Railroad Monday morning revealed an elderly man.
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Hannan Street
Ale Owitch
Decatur
Wabaal Railroad
Special Excursions Wabash R R to Toledo and St Louis
Weekly and weekend excursion trains offered by Wabash R R from Fort Wayne to Toledo at 7 30 am with round trip tickets priced at 1.00. Weekend trips from St Louis during Summer 1903 offer five dollar round trip tickets to the world’s fair city. Fast trains honor these tickets and promise visitors time to enjoy attractions and the world’s fair grounds.
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Toledo
Fort Wayne
ST. Lowis
St. Louis
Sacred Heart Pupils Visit Schnelker Farm for Outing
A party of eleven Sacred Heart pupils from New Haven traveled to the Schnelker farm near Woollen last Wednesday. They were entertained by Mrs. A. P. Schwalker as chaperone. The day featured breakfast, horseback riding, and entertainment.
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New Haven
Schnelker Farm
Woollen
A.P Schwalker
Night at Sacred Heart Event Ends With Quiet Return
A fragment describes an evening at Sacred Heart with dinner, games, and dancing. After supper, attendees retire for the night, returning refreshed yet secretive about studies. A mention of "Blue Cust" miner water hints at a local item or beverage.
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Sacred Heart
Lemy
Kodak and Camera Supplies From T M Bock
Kodak and cameras offered with complete stock and developing finishing department. Experienced staff in charge. Reasonable prices. Located in Jews City at 911 Calhoun Street.
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oWith
Pricea
T. M. Bock
Jews City
Kodaka
Calhoun Street
Weather Rain Totals Across Indiana Reported
Indianapolis June 9 Telegraphic weather reports show general rain across Indiana in the past twenty four hours ending 7 a.m. Values include 2.4 inches at Auburn 1.84 inches at Columbus and multiple stations with over one inch such as Cambridge City 1.60 Marion 1.04 Washington 1.21 and state average 0.94 inches.
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Indianapolis
W.T. Mytho
Loral Weather Bureau
Indiana
Waa General
Auburn
Columbus
Cambridge City
Marion
Washington
Ely
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Wheel Dasher
F. M. Smith & CO
Calhoun St
Tery Jourria-Gazette
Missouri
Wabash Railroml
Montpelier
Wabash
Lance
W. F. O'Conner
al. Ringle
Ipennsvivaiz
Elf. Needhaw
Wabasa
Detroit
Cleveland
J. Winans
G. H. & D. Railroad
J. D. Master
C. J. Mason
C. J. Bricker
A G. Porter Lodge
R. T
DeHaven
Dugkirk
Ohio
Roberts Dickens
INGS
Board of
Western Nnion
F. van Duesen
Board of Siirectors
GC. Hi Dy Railroad Tech
Delphes
Mandaly
Findlay
Fort Waryne & Western
Roa
Cincinnati
Mandale
Delphos
Larte
Fiona
EB. Sibbat
CH. & D. Railroad
William Donnell
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Ida gixHeih
James McCrae
G. ‘Sh
Richmond
Hunter
Backus
Mount Clair Doilor
Battimore & Ohio Railroad
James McGrea
Joseph Wood
J. J. Turner
Edward B. Tayloe
John P. Green
W. H. Barnes
Charles BE. Pugh
Samuel Ren
George, Weel
C. Stuart Patterson
Parll
F. Loree
WN. P. Shortridge
Wysnewout
He & D. Car Men
Mung
Wabash R. R
the People’s Store
BBACO
Treakmons
Doron
Lona
Maui
Brest Oeree
W. C. Gross
Bruggist
Washington and Barrets
Ind
Kodaks and Cameras
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