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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1908
Page
2
City officials consider creating a pedestrian passage under the railroad to improve access on Walton Avenue. The proposal aims to ease crossings and boost safety for residents and commuters.
The Journal-Gazette notes Gary Indiana as a modern made to order city by the United States Steel Corporation. It highlights vast municipal engineering, water and power utilities, wide streets, rail yards, concrete harbors, and a 14 hundred foot long open hearth area with 80 000 horsepower potential. The article emphasizes Gary’s planned infrastructure to support a large steel and iron industry and city services.
The Indianapolis area features a heated dispute over electoral tactics with accusations of distorted reporting. Attorney General Bingham and Senator Fleming are cited in a fight over Mr Marshall's nomination and township option, while Republican papers push counterclaims and defend fair debate.
A discussion on transport monopoly and the impact of rail freight charges argues that improved inland waterways would relieve producers and consumers from costly bottlenecks. It criticizes railroads for inflating costs and promotes waterways as a remedy to congestion and dependence on rail networks.
Splendid assortments and low prices on underwear during our June sale. Present prices make it a decided object to buy must wear now with big quantities enabling lowered prices to us and to you. A gathering of dainty cotton dress fabrics for summer wear at very low prices. busy times in wash goods section this month. Better choose early.
Local store promotes a housecleaning sale to move spring ready to wear garments with price cuts stated as 123 to 12 on many items. Advertises extensive ready to wear and summer goods including underwear hosiery gloves ribbons laces belts travel gear and home furnishings with emphasis on moving carpets rugs draperies and curtains before month end.
The text argues railways tax farming through high rates and delays, while lake and canal shipping costs less and delivers faster. It cites the 1907 US abstract showing wheat from Chicago to New York costs 1.12 a bushel by rail versus 0.66 by lake and canal, implying interior farmers would gain with inland waterway improvements and real competition.
A social dance will be held at Tanner's Dancing Academy every Saturday night. Attendees can join in for a evening of dancing at the local studio with music and instruction available.
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