Strike Hits Rail Operators Labor Action Enters Week
A stand of rail workers spreads across major lines as unions press for wage and safety gains. Management warns of service disruptions while talks continue and riders brace for timetable changes.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1919
Page
7
Printing Initiative in Schools Sparks Debate and Fire
Community leaders discuss teaching printing in public schools while a lightning strike causes a church fire damaging the building and prompting a city alarm system review. Unionized workers threaten a broader strike affecting telegraph and postal services, with mixed reports on impact.
Campbell's United Paws 400 Reach Park Event
Campbell's United gathers 400 people at All Park next week for a community event. Organizers urge attendance and note activities and refreshments to be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell's
United Paws
All Park
Unauthorized sympathy strike roils Winnipeg railroad unions
A joint statement from leaders of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen declares the Winnipeg strike action unauthorized. Despite warnings, Winnipeg locals voted to join the sympathy strike after local junior demands in the industrial deadlock were met.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesnipeg
Man
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Brotherhoud Filrout
Winnless
George K. Werk
Sid
James Murdock
Brotherhood of Heilvold
Coke versus anthracite price and furnace heating claim
A dated comparison markets coke at 8.75 per ton and anthracite at 11.85 to 12.00, asserting coke lasts longer and heats more. It claims savings of about 3 dollars per ton and lower fuel bills, plus cleaner burning than coal, with orders from dealers. The rest is garbled dispatch text about Mexican officials and bandits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GASCO
Juarez
Bluffton Soys Selected for Centenary Station
Fragmentary notes indicate Bluffton, Indiana, selecting individuals for a Centenary event or regiment. The text mentions Mercy Geile, Frederikt Maria, and Mephodisia bravion, with unclear roles and dates.
One Dead In Carmel Wreck Near East of City
A double collision on the Indiana Central railway line near Carmel killed one man and injured over forty others. The dead is Forty-year-old Nortonville resident Faceh Gasraitier. Conductor Ossis Lancaster and several others suffered bruises and fractures as emergency crews rushed victims to Noblesville hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gasinter
Tien
Suuitbhawne
Ossis Lancaster
Rollie
Armel
Farm loan notice from Capron firm listing terms
Brably jes averiis 33.23 meads 1 inch Sarina pie vom Berson Pletomer cu farm loans 10 years 514 percent. You can make partial payment any time. John C. Capron 218-215 Shoaff Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Capron
Concordia Commencement Celebrates Fine Spirit Amid War Strain
Concordia observes commencement with military and academic ceremonies marking a challenging year. Cadet leaders and Major Walter Gerting receive praise for their roles as the college honors the graduating class of 1919 with music, a sermon, and a spirited march by Concordia’s corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.lgessil
Baster Tell
Concordia
Coscordis
Battilion
Walter Gerting
Concordia College
A. Amukai
O. Sehnidt
A. Rui
H. C.F. Orie
Detaf
Scimmet
Hebroeder
A. Smiskel
Kati
Jense Hak
Velefictaria
Fridnat Plet Ag
Mor
F. Loexsel
C. Marsehke
Glee
O. Vai Aa Pollex
Trgusurers
G. Ojte
Phikemeier
A. Reinke
A. Eittammer
A Burt. Schmide
Sehrenner
Etruener
A. Smokale Staskept
P. Stueckier
A. ‘“Trerhack
AH. Wacker
Celebrate Old Gor Natal Day Event Highlights
A garbled summary notes a birthday celebration for Old Gor with cheers and a parade like event. Mentions a past ceremony a year ago, a line about a hero or leader, and a reference to a battle or combat context. Lacks clear names or locations due to OCR damage.
Postcard Photos by Erwin Studio on Calhoun Street
Erwin Studio at 826 Calhoun Street offers postcard style photos day or night. The note mentions new artwork or reception during art week with participants listed as PATIEESGN FLETCHDR, though the text is partially garbled and unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Studio
Calhoun St
Jackweer
Flag Day Observances Honor the Nation’s History and Veterans
A long article recalls wartime sacrifices and the flag’s symbolism as communities plan Flag Day events. In Fort Wayne the main observance is Sunday at the Wilkshell under Eths No. 155 with speaker Harry H. Higemann. Veterans and patriotic groups join local programs, and schools sing songs tracing Washington’s flag to present times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wikshell
Fort Wayne
Eths. No. 155
City Court Notes and Local Accidents in Murray Street Area
Report of Daniel Frisvee's return home from work after a street incident on Murray Street, arrests for speeding, and arraignments. A boy on a bicycle struck by a car driven by L J Treacher on Clinton Street near Jefferson Street, injuries treated at Hope Methodist hospital. City court dispositions include disorderly conduct fines, jail, and penalties for motorcycle theft and other offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Frisvee
Alaie Sueel
Sreleah
Murray Street
Typak Metener
Majer
Molur- Veser Reasoner
Jefferson Sireet
Bernard
Lesh
Wilson
Bula Dickens
Howard Edyard
Balloon ascension and bomb threat loom over city
A balloon ascent is scheduled for 6 P M at Robison Park tomorrow. An unrelated military note claims Lieut Harry Hipper of Fort Wang No wad will drop Perfection Bleeult bombs on Fort Wayne today after discharge, with faulty machinery noted and plans unclear as the city faces potential commercial bombing implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hipper
Fort Wang
United States
Fort Wayne
Rimaen
Gome
Knights of Columbus Initiation Planned in Decatur Sunday
Fort Wayne Council No. 431 announces a Knights of Columbus initiation class of seventy five candidates in Decatur Sunday. The event begins at Marys Church with the first degree led by the local instillation team and the rector Julius A. Seimetz delivering the sermon. The afternoon includes the second degree by Grand Right and staff, and the major degree by state Deputyphen A Callahan, followed by a smoker and booster reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Columbus
Bluffton
Imate Aay
Stage Set for GE Feld Day Meet at Inoua Rela Day
The General Electric company stage is set for a Feld Day Meet this afternoon with a national anthem, military salute, and a large crowd expected. General Manager F S Hunting will start the events as Electric Works employees and families gather, many from the public, with the Works News outlining the full program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric Company
No Car Service on Creighton Avenue Planned
No car service on Creighton Avenue during a disruption as repairs are rushed from Joi Street to Rowser Street. Workmen will close the line to allow emergency repairs, aiming to minimize resident inconvenience for a short period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton Avenue
Creighten
Joi Street
Rowser
Vicinus
John Street
Gompers Commends Labor Department and War Referenc
Samuel Gompers urged strengthening the labor department arguing its value to workers. He spoke at a convention representing soldiers sailors and marines urging shorter work days job training public works and a year’s pay for service members. A committee was named to negotiate with the Postmaster General to avert an electrical and telephone strike set for Monday.
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Tidd
Sion
seSus
Union of Armenia
Theunien
Teles- Tapters
Gritshes Bee
Tomnient
Tomorow
Wilba
Tnlon
Wkewles
Chicago
Tey
Burleschag Bi & Fedse
Rom- Tervie
Chicega
Department of Labor
War
Navy
Labor Department
American Federatian of Labor
Soldiers, Sailors and Marines Protective Association
Gompers
Dr. Haine
Martin F. Ryan
D. H. McCarthy
Elangrical Workers
Burle
Wanted Cashier at Anthony Hotel
Classified notice seeking a cashier for night shift duties at the Anthony Hotel. Text fragment indicates a clerk named Dentz with long working hours and return to home, but details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Hotel
Dentz
Taxi Arm Injury and Fatality Reported in Imatanny Incident
An unusual taxi related accident occurred this morning in Imatanny involving a struck arm and a fatal injury. Authorities say a street level worker was involved. ride of the vehicle reportedly caused a severe head injury, with the body possibly severed in the impact.
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Ree
Sane Peri
Eaphy
Witte
Amd
General Angeles Vows Quick Take of Juarez in Three Hours
General Angeles proclaims that his forces can capture Juarez within three hours. He touts well equipped cavalry and strong nurses among his troops. Headquarters are in an old house near the southern approach to Juarez, with sentries spaced along the road as forces move into position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Angeles
Juarez
Duares
Gener Ans
Lopes
Ape
Angeles
Aimeri
Geners
Fort Wayne Normal School Holds 40th Commencement
Last night the Fort Wayne Normal School held its fortieth commencement in the high school auditorium. Flora Wilber presented a brief history of the institution, and William Bishop Owen urged graduates to advance education, address salaries, and pursue high standards for teachers and students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Tits, Intey
Flora Wilber
William Bishop Owen
Chicago Normal Ente Jege
Chicago
Tumre
E. W. Cook
Board of Education
Himelick
Residents Seek Injunction Against Soap Works Odors
About 46 residents of the east end met at the knitting mill on Glasgow Avenue to back a plan for an injunction against the Rib-No-More soap factory to force odor control. Dr. Mathew Pullan led the meeting, committees were appointed to raise funds, and a vote favored filing the injunction as the main action to address the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow Avenue
Mathew Pullan
Case End
Baex
Fhianetal Boas
Jane
Adams
Henry Welsgamb
Walter Halfman
S .A. Ze
Boy Scouts Rally This Afternoon at Port Wayne Park
Port Wayne Boy Scouts invite the public to a 2 PM rally at the baseball park featuring first aid, lighter, dressing, three legged mice, start, signaling, rope building races and special troop demonstrations. Master L O Wetzel to present awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of
Port Wayne
Stortimaster
L. O Wetzel
City Hall News Board Approves Twenty Petitions for Sidewalks
At an alert meeting the Board of Public Works vacated twenty sidewalk petitions and directed the City Engineer to prepare plans and specs to advertise for bids. The walks confirmed include numerous streets and sides in Anthony, Arlington, Bowser, Cochrane, Franklin, Lake, and Wayne areas among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Public Works
Darmed
TV von
Anthony
Greene
Creigston
Arlington
Gairdysle
Bowser
Exhart
Grier
Cochrane
Coombe
City to appoint electrical inspector at Fort Wayne meeting
The Fort Wayne city council will meet Monday at city hall to appoint an electrical inspector following the creation of the office by ordinance. Open to the public, the session precedes ongoing Meridian street paving discussions and the petitioners debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meridian Street
Pfel
Beard of Works
Fort Weyne
Arthur Betz Resigns as Post Office Cashier
Arthur S. Betz resigns from his post office cashier role to join Pineer Bree Paper Company as saleman. The resignation takes effect July. Betz has thirteen years of service at the post office and will pursue a new career path after a long tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Betz
Postoffice
Arthur S. Betz
Postoffice Tokecome
Smleaman
Pinher Bree, Paper Company
Postoffic
Lfer
Serviesi
Nucor
Naber Brianna
Testaster
Lutherans Dress Rehearsal for Concordia College Meeting
A mass Lutherans gathering is set for Concordia College gymnasium Sunday June 15 with St Paul Orchestra and Feierabend choir. Program includes addresses by K C Cramer and W T Hottermann, selections by Emmaus Octette, and a 4 PM ball game vs Bi. Pali Specials. Luther Institute graduation follows on Tuesday evening with diplomas and a St. Paul auditorium ceremony.
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Concordia College
Sunda
i—Sohkg
Aérica
Audiance
St. Paul Orchestes
HL Il
Feiertag
HA Duemiling
K. C. Cramer
L. IL
Orchestra
W. T. Hottermann
Emmaus ™Octette
H. XM. Hahn
Our God
Ani Information Bureau
YG. Kreiselmeyer
Wil Breuer
Concentra
Peonle Lp
Lather Institute
Lather
Tuastay
Duperth
Plans Ready for Armenian Relief Drive Openings
Committees finalize relief drive plans for the Armenian relief fund campaign to start Monday in Fort Wayne. Chairman Harcy Hogan and associates report progress visiting city organizations to secure cooperation while the film Auction of Soul aims to draw attention to Armenian atrocities by Turkish soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armer Alan
Chmpsign
Mer. Harcy
G. Hogan
Aervics
Fort Wayne
Varios Passars
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