Union Meeting Plan Favored by Railway Brotherhoods
Local lodge of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen prepares for a two day session with multiple unions. Initiation of a dozen members and discussion on a statewide gathering in late July or early August. Targeted venue Fort Wayne with nationwide invitations. last national meeting nine years ago drew large crowds.
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Brotherhood of
Taimad Brotherhood
Hure
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood
Leki
Toledo
Fort Wayne
Traipmen
Fort Wayne Electric Works builds 75000 gallon water tank
The Fort Wayne Electric Works constructs a large water tank with capacity of 75000 gallons for the city fire department to use in case of conflagration. Previous tanks held 1000 gallons while the new design may extend to 1470 feet long and 12 feet deep, with details of additions noted.
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Fort Wayne
Another Popular Excursion to Indianapolis
A note promotes a June 5 excursion by L. T. and W. Ry. to Indianapolis for four dollars round trip. It markets a day trip with amusements and a German Lutheran festival. tickets available via agent W. Grapser in Fort Wayne. The page also contains garbled crime text about a murder of a sister and brother, with references to insanity and sensational lines, but the readable item is the excursion advertisement.
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Indianapolis
Fort Wayne
W. Orapser
Hichmond
Dnd
Suaulay
Wayne
Tid
Skalamazeo
Atich
Hoon
Petost
Traverse Cite
Petoskey
Bay View
Weqoetonsing
Fort Wayte Grand Rapids
Amd
Uae
Rome
Danny SL
Louis Wou
AL Grand Fapida
Abdhina
Gale
Cid Tapliis
Detroit Excursion Next Sunday From Wabash Steamer
On Sunday a Detroit excursion is announced via Wabash and the White Star Line steamer Tashmgo. The rare day boat will run from departure point for a round trip price of 1.40 dollars. Special train leaves at a specified early time.
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Detroit
Nerth
White Sear Line
Railroad executive Lorenae named president amid harmony
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad works appoint J B Loree to the presidency, citing his 24 years in railroading and service in the Pennsylvania railroad system. The announcement emphasizes unity of interest with allied lines to ease past conflicts. A freight train derailment near Columbia City injures crew members and halts traffic briefly.
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J. B Loree
Baltimore & Otto
Loren
Bnalona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Engineer Corps
United States Army
Mexican National Way
Pittsburg
Laree
Baltimore & Ole Tnd
B and O Absorption Alters Atlantic City and New York Lines
The Baltimore and Ohio will hand over Atlantic City and New York originating lines to the Pennsylvania Railroad as part of the absorption. Reading officials say changes will occur gradually, with official announcements to follow. No traffic pact exists with Reading for shore business, which is managed by Atlantic City Railroad owned by Reading. Passenger and freight services to New York may shift as agreements are clarified.
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Baltimore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio Atlantice City
New York
Fligh
Reading
Atlantic City Railroad
Rail traffic shifts amid Baltimore and Ohio agreements
A draft understanding between Tersey Central and Baltimore and Ohio locks in indefinite traffic rules with the option to rescind on notice. Expected effects include Pennsylvania gaining control of B&O routes, fewer fast trains on both lines, and longer running times for the Pittsburgh and Dumiesne Limited services. Washington and Philadelphia corridors shift as western business moves via Pittsburgh and Washington.
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Tersey Central
Baltimore & Ohio
Halmore & Ohio
Pennsylvania
Baltimore & Chiffe
Pittsburg Limited
Pennnsylvania
Dumiesne Limited
Tralug
MHL
Baltimore & Vito
Washington
Thusberland
Baltimore
Pengyaylyanty
Philadelphia
New -York
Weat
Chicago
Mgsenger
Railway Company Sues Over Street Right of Way
In Indiana a judge rules on a centrality dispute involving Wabash and the River Transit Co. The decision addresses street use and the legality of laying tracks on the thoroughfare. In Michigan a freight agents meeting at the Burns house discusses routine orders and potential Indianapolis venue for future gatherings.
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Jonroab
Wabash
Ind
Dune
Talay
Atredit Court
Mew
Sam
Bayle
Gynthy Tohnson
le Warn River Travtlan Company
Tha Colt
Gientien
Traete
Obtrott
Mich
Fittalwig
Chicago
Pryshtent
Provident
Win
Indianapollay
Thomas Smiles
Indianapolis
Cratchield
Rust
Sappho
Railroads and workers in Midwest lines depicted in late 1800s notices
A long notice describes repairs, excursions, and staffing on Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania lines. It notes inspections by General Superintendent A. W. Johnson, graduation of wages for May, and an excursion to Cleveland. It mentions future Grand Rapids and Indiana division offices, appointments of patrolmen, and a proposed consolidation forming South Chicago & Southern with Indiana City Railway.
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Hagel
Centlivre Park
A. W. Johnson
Nickel Plate
Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Mnior Order
United American Mechanics
Culver Mutary Academy
Chicago
Points West
Grand Rapids
Indiina Vision
Henry Styll
Wilkin FL Urenser
Bennylvania
Edgerton
Sherif Stunt
Rochester
Allcago Milwaukee
St. Pau Roxd
Hantington
Fort Wayne
Townsend
Abe Atate
Veil
Predent
Tolydé
Fort Warne
Howe
Merrill
Thi
New York
Teal
Paasenger
Hera Werd G
Satamite
Tetroit and Cleveland Navigation
Allen's Woot-Base Shoe Fitting Powder Promoted
A vintage ad promising instant relief for tight shoes with Allen's Woot-Base a pewter shake in to loosen fits. It claims to cure swollen feet corns and galls and prevent sweating and aching feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores with mail order option from Allen 8 Olmstead Le Roy NY.
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Allen
Andress
Olmstead
le Roy
Notice to Taxpayers County Board Cop Reverw
Notice to taxpayers outlines county board review of property assessments to equalize taxation. It lists hearings and dates in April May and June, names Auditor Allen Geanty and local officials, and invites property owners to appear or submit statements regarding assessed values.
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County Board
TOR Anhahament
Connie Shaenaton
Ty Hire
WML
ATG YE I
Allen Geanty
Initia
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