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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1903
Page
7
Bert Whitney of Bridgeport Conn, seventeen, died on the Wabash tracks at New Haven in a blinding storm as freight approached. Engineer Bouhard saw him only feet ahead and ran over him. The body was recovered and sent to an undertaker. Local railroad workers expressed sorrow at the accident amid storm conditions and warnings about safety on moving trains.
Mr B Coimey a Pennsylvania road foreman and his assistant Jr J Lyons reorganize the engine crews and firemen on the western division as many workers are sent to the C and P division for summer duties. The changes reflect length of service and workload while vacation plans draw workers to various parts of the country.
The city band pledges full strength to entertain the Pennsylvania employees' excursion to Rome City. The concerts will be held during the day and promised to be greatly enjoyed by all attendees. continuous music will be provided, aligning with the event’s festive plans.
Rail and shop notes report congestion at Andrews yards with capacity for 1300 cars strained by four to five tracks of storage. Wabash traffic and flood impacts persist in the west as ticket sales surge for events. Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania lines dispatch officials and workers featuring leaves of absence, promotions, and health recoveries amid ongoing industry shifts. A 1,000 light generator and a 4400-light setup are mentioned for the Winona Sunday School building project. A guard of two special trains carried German delegates and Modern Woodmen members to events. local social clubs host gatherings with refreshments and games. Journal-Gazette ads urged readers to place want ads.
Superintendent Gorsline will prosecute Clear Bult, with an insanity commission deeming the youth sound but dangerous to roam, leading to imminent circuit court action. East Washington residents complain of crackers fired on the street as officers bid to halt the nuisance. A Jersey theft report and a Miller's store auction listing offer further local notices and bargains.
The weekly Indiana crop bulletin notes generally favorable conditions with warm days and widespread showers early in the week, followed by dry spells and cool nights. Corn shows slow growth and uneven coloring but overall prospects remain good. tomatoes, apples, and peaches reported promising yields, while tobacco and hay harvests progress.
Local lender Ni and Co advertise small loans at four and two percent interest. The brief notice promises quick service and trusted terms for residents seeking accessible credit.
The president and Mrs Roosevelt arrived in Wallington shortly after 10 PM from Charlottesville Virginia where they attended a graduation at the University of Virginia and delivered a brief address.
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