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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1908

Page

7

Summer Clothing Sale Promises Bargains Across All Departments

A bold advertisement urges readers to visit the store for a June Room Sale offering white shirt waists in lawn and serge, trims, and deep discounts on jackets, skirts, and summer suits. It touts large assortments, wholesale pricing, and the chance to stock up for this season and next.

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Illegal Use of Union Label Investigated by Typographical Union

Local Typographical Union officer Bell returns from Warsaw after report of improper use of the union label by a printing firm. Investigation sustains allegations that the label was applied without proper union authority, a serious offense risking prison and fines. The union vows strict action against responsible parties to enforce labeling rules.

Perau R. Bell Typographical Union Warsaw Waragw Allied Trades Dtylap Lt Ty

Rate War Declares Against Erie Railroad Across Lines

Competing railroads including the Wabash Nickel Plate and West Shore join Erie in a price fight for steamship business. Proposed cuts target Cincinnati to Baltimore, St. Zealy to Baltimore routes with plans to apply to domestic traffic. Pennsylvania and others may follow. notice timing pending regulatory approval.

Erie Wabash Battmare & Ohio Pennsylvania Shore Michigan Central Baltimore & Ohio Interstate Commerce Commission Central Passenger Association Cincinnai Baltimore St. Zealy Ontario & Western West Shore Delaware & Lackawanna

Net earnings show month to month shifts across rail lines

Three of eleven lines in the New York Central system report April net earnings gains driven by lower operating costs. Net earnings rise for the Michigan Central by 120 526 as gross falls 346 722 and expenses drop 467 249. Other lines show varied declines in gross and net, with the Pennsylvania line reporting a dramatic rescue by John Sinclair who captured a runaway horse.

Inea New York Central System New York Central Hudson River Road Lake Shore Michigan Central Lake Erie & Western Chicago, Indiana & Southern New York Chicago & St. Louis Michigan Peska &Eastern Pittsburg & Lake

Nickel Plate Sued By Lorain Man Over Assault Claim

Henry A. Fieback of Lorain files a $5,000 damage suit against Nickel Plate railroad alleging he was assaulted by employee John Beate in the railroad yards on March 29. He claims forcible ejection and sustained injuries while showing insignia of authority. Returns note changes at Bowser Works and Saylor resumes sales role at Howser Works after prior Mondamin period.

Henry A. Fieback Lorain Atlarties Nickel Plate Railroad Bowser Works

Delano Gould Rift Deepens in Wabash Crisis

The dispute between Fr. Delano and George J. Gould over Wabash receivership grows sharper with Pryor from St. Louis joining Pittsburg discussions. Delano’s friends dodge direct talks, recalling Ramsey’s resignation as a precedent. Secret adviser Jeffras remains present, while Delano returns west to avoid further dialogue. Delegates Merriott and Wood plan to report from Columbus and Old Mexico crews, as division 12 and Fort Wayne hosts a Sunday meeting amid calls for broad attendance.

FR. Delano The Wabash George J. Gould Pittsburg MU Pryor St. Louis Wabayt Mr. Delano Gould Dalana Camsp

Notable visit as Rock Island official tours city

A fragmented report notes a Rock Island delegate in the city for the first time in years, mentioning St Pert Wayne and St Reno, Oklo, Br. Hareh Jett, with references to earlier Nickel Plate employment and a two year gap. The passage lacks clear dates or complete names.

Pert Wayne Rock Island St Reno Oklo Hareh Reine Une

Fireman Knocked From Engine By Water Spout In Fostoria

John food, a Nickel Plate fireman, was knocked from the tender of his engine yesterday morning while taking water at Fostoria Ohio. He fell to the ground and, with help from companions, was placed upright. He escaped serious injury except for a badly sprained ankle and was brought to his home in a cab.

John Sinclair Pennsylvania Harrison South End Henderson Feed Store Sinclair John Food Fostoria Min

When Roy Alty Meets London Voyage To Reval And Kiel Escort

King Buwaed Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria depart for Reval to visit the emperor of Riata. A large foreign entourage sails aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with Sir Charles Blardinge Sir Arthur Nicolson and others. Minotaur Acher and four destroyers to meet at Kiel and escort to Reval arriving early Tuesday.

London King Buwaed Queen Alexandra Victoria Reval Charles Blardinge Dernivent Ander Kecrrthy Arthur Nicolson Brit Toyal Victoria and Albert Toomorrow Minotaur Acher Kiel Phice

High School Excursion Above the Average

The senior class of the high school and 100 friends visited Roma City yesterday, leaving on the 2 40 train. The party returned last night at 11 60. It was the largest excursion in five years, with many students hurrying to reach the peak rate and gain the special cent value.

Roma City

Industrial notes on railroad progress and car trust deed

The railroad nearing completion and rapid progress record. Cars to begin operation this month with gauge lines set to run shortly after July. The Chicago Lake Shore & South Bond Railway Company, backed by Cleveland capital, filed a car trust deed for 250000 at Laporte Indiana covering twenty three motor cars and other equipment. the Cleveland Trust Company named trustee.

Ion Fdr Gatire Vhicago, Lake Shore & South, Bond Railway Company Cleveland Capital Laporte Ind Cleveland Trust Company

Pipe Accident Injures Bowser’s Lorry Fitter On Head

Trank lorry pipefitter employed at Bowser’s works suffered a deep gash and several stitches after a twenty foot length of two inch pipe fell from a rack striking his head. He remained conscious. skull not fractured. He was taken home and will be off duty for several days.

SF. Bowser Works Fanner

Bowser salesman recovers from injuries after hotel fall

George A. Sill of the Bowser sales force survived a jump from a burning Avelline hotel window weeks ago. He landed on electric wires, was taken to St. Joseph’s hospital, then to a Battle Creek sanitarium before returning to work at Bowser. He plans rest at home.

George .A. Sill the & F. Bowser Facet Aveline St. Joseph's Hospital Battle Creek Bowser Works

Wabash Announces Excursion to Danville

Wabash officials plan a special train from the city Sunday morning at 20 o clock for Danville. Stops will be made at all intermediate stations. George Harch, once a Nickel Plate passenger conductor, arrived in the city yesterday for a week of general activities.

Wabash Danville George Harch The Nickel Plate Pa Senger Yestersay

Majestic Matinee Features Morton Sewell Jugglers

At the Majestic theater a matinee today presents the Morton Sewell troupe of jugglers in a military club act praised as far ahead of local performances. The bill also includes Frank Jones with song parodies and acts by Barnes Crawford Tegre and Daniels. A program change is noted for Monday evening.

Airdome Morton-Sewell Frank Jones Barnes Crawford Tegre Daniels

Death follows removal of fibroid tumor near Preble

Mrs Lisette Hisberick aged forty seven wife of Wilton Bieberick, a farmer of Preble township, died at home after a delicate operation to remove a fibroid tumor weighing about fifteen pounds. Born March 26, 1861, she is survived by two children Emma twelve and Freddie Reed, and husband two sisters and one brother. Funeral Sunday afternoon at Preble Latham church with Rev Klausing officiating. Burial in church cemetery.

Kiet Decatur Ind Lisette Hisberick Filiam Blehevick Preble Township Ier Preble Conrad Sething Flatrock Wilton Iederick Emma Freddie Reed Elgirl Beales Biebericle Charles Gleeke Daten Townehisy Tweeb Wem Tred Setkins Near Weagland Civeral Mternoon Preble Lathoran Rex. Klausing Rome I Welock Hutlal

City News Highlights From Local Ledger

Local items report Mr George Cresalor returning from New York to visit the Fischers, and Mrs Fred Wischer hospitalized with stomach trouble. Dr Y N Meyers attended meetings in Chicago, while many physicians returned home. Bruca Winch Jenvon plans to move to Brunson Missouri to pursue lumbering. Mr George Heine departs for Germany via New York with stops in Switzerland England and France. Calvary United Brethren church women plan a Hayden Street gathering at 2 20 pm. Edna Laemmermann slowly recovers at St Josephs after injuries at Troy Steam Laundry. Bruno Lea transferred to Defiance and Sergt George Everett to Fort Wayne duty. Plans for a 7090 residence on West Wayne Street advance with contracts near. Dr L S Null reelected to school board with W D Gorrell and Amy Schnitker. National Retail Furniture Healers association to establish local office with Dotson and Mae McAdams. Township Trustee Cornellis Gearin sidelined by illness since the G A R encampment. Gas mains to be laid on Fairfield Locust Poplar Walnut streets. Port Wayne Box Co to add two stories to plant at Calhoun and Superior. Word that Rev Father Thiele of St Peters has papal blessing from Rome. Fr Delaney of St Patrick’s to be received soon. Free Quick Meal Gas Ranges demo today at A Rolf’s Plumbing and Wiring.

George Cresalor Iyip New York Bart Edwin J. Fisher West Barry Fred Wischer Mangland Avenue Letheran Hospital Y. N. Meyera Dfaples Thatnity Chicago American Medical American Medical Association George Heine Pfeltzer Hardyyare Germany Edna Laemmermann D. N. Foster Fauler Associatio Cornellis Gearin Wen Gearin Fairfield Avenue Creighton Avenue Wah Locust Street Fairpein Avenue Pine Street Poplar Street Oakley Street Walnut Street Fox Avenue Port Wayne Box Company Fred’ Rump Calhoun Superior Streets Father ‘Thiele Pope Friis Rome Father Thiele St. Peter's Catholic Church

Warsaw Boys Break a Hundred Dollar Window

In Warsaw Indiana a storefront window at the A. Ringle furniture store has been broken by a stone thrown by a ten year-old boy. The window, recently placed, cost 108 dollars and was insured. This marks the second such incident in a few months.

Kist News Burea Warsaw Ind Duge A. Ringle

Special Council Meeting at Ligoner

By Kiat News Bureau Ligoner Ind at an adjourned meeting of the city council Thursday afternoon all bids from different electrical companies for the machinery and construction of a new lighting plant were rejected and new specifications were made. the council will again advertise for bids.

Kiat Ligonier Ind Ligoni¢r

Ligonier Opens Box Ball Alley

Uy Rist News Bureau reports Ligonier Indiana opens a new box ball alley in the village block. The proprietor, formerly of Indianapolis, says the alley will attract enthusiasts of a wide range of games and bowling, promising a popular local pastime.

Uy Rist Ligonier Ind June Heli Tadianapolis Vicanier

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Local Typographical Union Erie Railroad ROYAL Lorain Mani Ale. Sasson Tha 3 Nebyraska Tobeka Bie South Side Pamp Saylor Howser Mondamin Dairy Baker Street Delano-Gould Air Delano Joseph Ramsey, Jr Delano Ramey Wabagh Mr. Jeffrey Dir. Delano B. OF L M.yengarden Locomotive Engineers C. ¥. Merriott Columbus Joseph Wood Irom Old Mexico Merriott Fort Wayne Bla Slater Mra Frank Benoy King Edward Princess Victoria Revel Emperor of Russia Warships Industrial Notes Bowser’s Bowser Nickel Peate Man Wiebke’s Board of Trade Majestic Majestic Theater Brives Aes Surat Gieéel Hrapeld Electric Parte Company Buffalo City News A. Rolf’s. Plumbing and Wiring Broadway and Jefferson Journal-Gazette Ile Lamalaripas Exon Standard O ¥. Company Berschoff?’s Dortmunder Fort Wayne Loan Co Calhoun Street Court House DR. Blagkstone Blackstone Wayne and Hardton Steeets
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