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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1907
Page
8
The Lake Erie and Fork Wayna Railroad shop notes report repairs due to constant yearly use. Foliage Mills will close for a week in late July for rebuilding, with officials noting shifts in operations and planned construction of new mill and firing buildings.
Amid a tense work stoppage at the Wabash shops, a derailment near the rail yard disrupted service for hours. Workers and supervisors clashed over an expired agreement as trains to Chicago ran late, with police and wreck crew responders on scene.
Fort Wayne man Thomas Blair was appointed judge-advocate of the Ladies Auxiliary Society of Veterans. The Indina event in Valparaiso lists appointments with Mrs Cara McDaniels and Miss Theresa Cain among organizers and reporters.
The Park theater bill this week is a winner despite bad weather. Two fair size performances and ten attendees watched vaudeville featuring The Jackson family, a tale of the town. The act is described as the greatest sensation yet seen at the Popular resort.
A San Francisco to New York style clipping reports apples at $12 a barrel, turnout of groceries high with turnips at 20 cents a dozen and other prices, noting a twenty five year peak in food costs and shortages due to crop issues. It mentions Deliguries, a Limburger cheese sting in Bedford avenue, and a joke about a store’s inventory as a light aside.
The Packard band will perform five nights at Rob Ison Park starting Saturday with matinees Sunday and Saturday. An excellent organ of music, it ranks among the region’s best bands. Front seating for the engagement will be free.
The National Conference of Charities and Corrections met in Minneapolis with about 1200 delegates led by Amos J. Butler. Senator Albert J. Beveridge spoke on Child Labor as a key topic, while debates on dancing for reforming delinquent youth sparked disagreement among attendees.
Former County Auditor J. B. Niezer buys the Connor residence on West Wayne Street from Rod O Connor. The report notes the purchase details and hints at future changes by Niezer and his family occupying the home, with comments on its desirability and expected alterations.
A severe storm swept southern Indiana causing widespread damage as residents reported downed trees and power outages. Debris cluttered roads near Vanderburgh and nearby towns while emergency crews assessed the Green River area for further damage. Residents described heavy rainfall and strong winds damaging homes and property.
A severely injured witness Testified that Grace Oyred was shot by a man who fled, asserting the incident was a planned killing. The witness claimed Curr Was brought into court as aid and said the shooting aimed to kill, arguing it was not an accidental event.
An old advertisement-style fragment promotes a cab line with the line 97h for day or night service. It also quotes a sensational passage on magical medicine cures and protective belts, attributing odd medical practices to ancient and diverse cultures, referencing Dr John Hawkins and Popular Science Monthly.
An Engineering News review outlines a proposed paved highway with a central four lane section and sixteen foot roadways for animals and vehicles, plus a four foot pedestrian walk. Estimated cost ranges from 100000 to 200000 per mile, signaling a bold, futuristic transport concept.
The fragment hints at a fictional concept named hatkmagic and a device or method called which enabling A Merehaal to virtually decide how much wisness to perform within a period or specific log. Details are sparse, but the idea centers on controllable action through a magical or pseudo-technical tool.
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