Signalling System Praised in Indianapolis Traction Route
A party from Indiana electric railways inspected the Simmons signalling system on an eighteen mile stretch of the Indianapolis to Acton route. Officials praised the system’s accuracy and dispatcher control, while highlighting safety features and potential adoption by Indiana electric lines.
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Indianapolis
Indiana Electric Railway
Aurolala
Simmons
Acton
Ralltoad Commission of Indians
Electric Ines
Indiana
Venice
Enb
A. L. Newcomer
Central Electric “Railway Masociation
Alexander Shane
Columbus
Ind
Indianapolia
Columbus & Southern
W. C Philips
Gate
Goshen
South Bend
Chicago
Munton
Kensallville
Toledo & Chicago
Attempts to Preempt Interurban Wrecks on Rail Line
Two apparent attempts to wreck the I T U line between Martford City and Eaton are reported. A southbound car struck wood chunks on the rails one night and two boards placed across the track the next night, jolting several passengers as the train ran at full speed. Police investigate motive amid the strange incidents.
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I. T. U. Company
Martford City
Eaton
Nishta
Iast
Mma
Erie Road Delayed at Huntington plans progress stalled
Erie road double tracking near Huntington delayed by late equipment arrival. Three small boats and a number of dump carts reached Huntington Saturday. a turnout was due Sunday but transmission delays hindered progress. If gear arrives soon, assembly and setup should finish in a few days with work likely to start within four weeks. Three camps will operate west of the city near the east end of the cut. multiple teams will advance from Pint Creek toward Baltvar and Klugeland on the eastern division.
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Loelanne
Erie
Huntington
Ciy
Baltvar
Klugeland
Lake Shore Kills Lad At Sandusky O
Standing between the Lake Shore tracks at Sandusky on a Sunday afternoon a boy was fatally struck as a westbound freight train departed. Police investigated the accident and identified the victim. The inquest will determine circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
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Sandusky
Local building trades council moves to affiliate with state body
W. D. Sherman first vice president of the State Building Trades Council addressed the newly formed local building trades group urging affiliation. The plan will be discussed at the next regular meeting on Monday June 17. Regular business was scheduled. selection of a sergeant at arms was postponed to the next meeting.
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W.D. Sherman
Building Tradex Council
Building Trade Council
Bass Foundry To Build New Boiler Shop
The Bass Foundry and Machine Shop worker will erect a new boiler shop building on the west side of Wallace Street between Hanne and Monroe. Plans are completed and razing of old buildings will begin soon. The new steel structure will be 300 by 100 feet.
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Basy Foundry
Wallace Street
Hanne
Monroe
Injuries Reported Among Pennsylvania Workers
Several workers suffered injuries in industrial settings across Pennsylvania and Ohio. A Lepper was hurt at his Pennsylvania workplace and treated by Dr. C B Stomen. Yard Brakeman F Bender injured his right hand after being caught between a post and a truck yesterday afternoon. A A Hathaway, a Pennsylvania brakeman, struck by a switch stand at Dole Ohio. Peter Schenk injured a hand at the Pennsylvania machine shop and transported to St Joseph’s hospital with swelling and signs of blood poisoning. his condition was described as robitan but improved yesterday.
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A. Lepper
Pennsylvania
F. Bender
A. A. Hathaway
Dole
Ohio
Engineer Leeper Stricken At His Fort
Pennsylvania Engineer Joseph Leeper suffered a stroke of paralysis on passenger train No. 16 near Bourbon Indiana Monday. He was removed to Plymouth and later brought to this city. He is now at his home on Creighton avenue with condition lightly improved. Mr Lorper is one of the seven men in the service of the company.
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Pennsylvania
Joseph Lauper
Bourbon
Ind
Plymouth
Industrial Notes From Pennsylvania Wabash Shops
Industrial notes list numerous Pennsylvania and Wabash shop workers. Names include J. Jordan and Jack Ester as machinists, WN Esti sick off duty, and new hires such as J. Martin, G. Meeks, W. Bloomker, and more. Several workers return to duty after illness or long absences, with notes on duties at machine, blacksmith, and train-house facilities and a funeral in Forest, Ohio.
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J. Jordan
Anitehtan
Wabash. AG
Loheman
Pennsylvania
WN. Esti
Holmen
Pennsylvania Machine Shop
Warsaw
Jack Ester
Wwabash
W. Taylor
J. Martin
G. Meeks
WH. Bloomker
Co. M. Royhans
LC. Collen
John ©. Bryant
FX. Miller
Pennaytonnia
BR. Tupley
Pennaytontia
Pennaytontia Xhopa Yeaterday. A. Grok
Peoria
Busines
Morria Elder
Lawis Schwarts
Atc Lamp Department
Fort Wayne Electric Works
Gue Rogge
Wabash
Peru
Smith
Zc. E. Foster
Pennsylvania Air Braie Gang
C.D. Talmage
Henry Brandl
Pennsylvania, Machine Shop
Revang
Wayne Electric Workers Change Jobs and Transit Notables
A tangle of names shows Wayne Electric, Colbert and Foreman Charles Bronner with Fort Wayne Electric Works. Immigrant train passes through, Pennsylvanian officials visit, and new hires appear at Newark and Paa-Mello shops. Train No. 2’s second section carried a Fungao crew to Chicago while G L Pack travels on No. 18 private car. Cars and freight stations planned in Muncie with Ut City approving access. Henry Marhrens named assistant manager for Vaughn Flaproot in Cleveland. D Carey, Nickel Plate worker from Hillsdale, injures ankle stepping from a crab and is hospitalized.
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Hia
West Aid Soul
Badlnees
John.f. Contck
Pennzylvanus .Company
Ia ‘Brother
Chi- Caro
Lake Erie and Western Railroat
Muncie
Ut City
Henry A. Marhrens
Wayne of Tink and Pump ‘Company
Vaughn Flraproot Products’ Company
Cleveland
D. Carey
Hillsdate
Mich
St. Joseph's Hospital
Court News Decatur Judge Rules On Licenses And Destruction
Judge Merryman in Decatur grants special proceeding ruling that contraband liquor at a Fort Wayne agricultural fair must be destroyed under special legislation. Attorneys for the fair argue against the ruling and indicate an appeal. The decision impacts related cases involving a blind tiger while other court actions include divorces and a will contest.
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Merryman
Decatur
Oliver Steward
Fort Wayne
Tt Court
Ennes
Dan Clemons
Cauca
Belya Chirk
Donald
Clark
Imhoff
Waiter A. Rowland
Clam ME. Rowland
O'Rourke
George A. Mermsdorfer
Betta Aker
Robert C., Aker
Aruda
Phil Bi Galeribts
Plal
New Haven Social Roundup and Local Death Notice
New Haven June 4 local notes list visits by PF Beighard of Toledo and Joseph Lee of Detroit at Herman Bchnelker’s home. Funeral for Harmingnd Buster set at St John Catholic church with callers from New Haven. wedding anniversary celebrations for Mr. and Mrs. J W Harrington feature silver gifts and a live encore. Community guests include H F Schnelker’s return from Sandusky Toledo business trip and various neighbors visiting and entertaining.
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EW Haven
Ind
PF. &. Beighard
Toledo
New Haven
Joseph Lee
Detroit
Bis
Herman Bchnelker
C. Bishola
Grater
En Harper
H. F. Schnelker
Bualnesa
J. W. Harrington
Anniversnry
Uve-courke Dapenaar
Falinn- Ruostiy
John Wade
Pred Friershin
and’ Bra
Vera Tustison
Mee
Byron Tyiwlar
Fami
Oliver
Lee Tustison
Mya
Mayo Caps
Mas Maud Tye L. Caps
Sarah Tyatleen
Wattie Jackson
F. Atbra
Dedication of tabernacle event in Fremont
Premium news from Fremont Indiana reports the dedication ves revival held to honor mounting gospel events under J J Honeywell management. Fort Wayne pastor J A Beatty delivered the sermon assisted by Rev Charles Richards and Rev Frank Hickman. Fremont Band and large chorus provided music. Evening sermon by Rev H S Nickerson of Angola drew strong praise. Honeywell to begin three weeks of meetings Wednesday with a Bible teacher and amateur director to train the choir for evangelistic work.
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Fremont
Ind
Vans
J. J. Honeywell
J. A. Beatty
Fort Wayne
Charlen Richarda
Frenk Hickman
Aftarnoon
H. 9. Nickerson
Angola
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