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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1906

Page

7

Erie and B&O rail fare war nets 6140 to Cleveland

A two day meeting of Ladinx Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in Youngstown Ohio coincided with an excursion rate war between the Erie and the Baltimore and Ohio railroads. The Erie cut its round trip to 25 cents, drawing 6140 passengers to Cleveland from Youngstown, while B&O carried 400. Erie operated nine trains with fifty one cars, and a crowd at Youngstown station surged to board, leaving many behind due to limited cars. The trip covered about sixty five miles.

Ladinx Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Youmatown Erle Railroad Baltimore& Chic Cleveland Erie Youngstown

Chicago Freight Handlers Strike Averted In Chicago

Chicago June 19 The dispute between railroads and freight handlers was settled with a slight wage increase. Grand International Auxiliary members from Ohio Illinois Michigan Indiana arrive for a two day school of instruction on ritual work at the auxiliary bell headquarters 1018 Calhoun and Mulqueen's hall. A reception to the grand officers is planned at Mulqueen hall with numerous committee members assisting.

Chicago

MACCASSATT WILL NOT TESTIFY INQUIRY

In Washington June 19 it was decided that A Case Cassatt, president of the Pennsylvania road, will not appear before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Philadelphia next Thursday to explain graft and dissemination allegations tied to the Tilman Gillespie resolution. A subpoena is thought necessary to compel his attendance, though he may prepare a formal statement to be filed with the commission. Fourth VP John Puayer will deliver the statement to the city Thursday morning to bar interference.

Wasitington Case Salt Pennsylvania Road Interstate Commerce Commission Tilman-Gillespie Philadelphia Cassatt Pennsylvesia Juha Mh Puayer City

General Electric executives meet in city with regional managers

A meeting was held in the city yesterday by General Electric officials. Attendees included A W Hirchard H Moore and Mr Pratt of Waeeaaky New York E G Garland of New York G Morrison of Harrison New Jersey and Mr Kittle of Chicago. They conferred with General Manager J J Wood and Sales Manager F S Hunting.

A.W. Hirchard H. Moore Mr. Pratt Waeeaakaty N

Factory engagement cited in Jourmal Gazettes report

A brief note from Jourmal Gazette references an engagement involving a city factory tied to discussions at a meeting. It mentions Mr Birchard as assistant to the president of General Electric Company.

Jourmal

Grand Interooriginal Auxiliary officers visit for instruction

Mrs. W A Mulnock grand president and Mrs MF Cassell vice grand president of the Grand Interotigual auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers arrived in the city last evening to attend the instructional school opening at 5 oclock this forenoon Mrs Murdock is guest of Mrs R W Germain 944 West Jefferson street and Mrs Cassell is guest of Mrs Dennis McCarthy 610 West Superior Street Ms Harry St Clair grand secretary will arrive early this morning.

Ohio Ilinois Michigan Indiana Grand International Auxiliary Brotherhood of Locomotive Eingineers Iimplies W. A. Murdock Chicago M. #. Caswell of Columbus Harry St Clair Logensport Ind Calhoun Street Mulqueen’s Hall M. G.pingel George Miller Joseph Harber F. Crawford Samuel Happen Ro Doty S.H. Bromelmolor J. Anderson Robert Jones M. F. Me, Carthy J. Flaugh Georgy Quidar W. A. Mulnock MF. Cassell Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Barn Sttehdance School of Instruction of the Order Murdock R. W. Germain West Jefferson Street Casselt Dennis McCarthy West Superior Street Harry St. Clair

Father in Critical Condition Stricken by Illness

Dr W T Ferguson, indicted with Sangrene, has been critically ill for two weeks at his Brackeaidge Street home. His son, Whoams Ferguson, was summoned from his Pennsylvania shop job yesterday by a massage announcing the condition.

Whoams Ferguson Pennsylvania W. T. Ferguson Brackeaidge Street

Circus Trains Move Ringling Bros to Lima Fort Wayne

The Pennsylvania firm moved Ringling Bros circus from Marion Ohio via Bucyrus to Lima. Four trains caused heavy freight disruption as loading at Lima clashed with other traffic. The Lake Shore will bring the circus into Fort Wayne Friday morning.

Pennsylvania Company Ringling ‘Bros Marion Bucyrus Lima Tima Lake Shore Fort Warne

Electric works pay day and rail shop notes

Semi monthly payroll at the Electric works mentions Likeood a new boilermaker helper at the Wabash shops, Ty Stearn traveling passenger to the Lake Shore, Sam Andrews going to work in Tiron, Harry Kensil from Indianapolis visiting, F J Robertson resigning as tracksmith at the Pennsylvania shops, and a Sunday stock inventory. Conventions, resignations, and travels include notices about the National Electrical Supply Dealers gathering in Toledo, Charles Schroder resigning to Detroit, Thomas Smith leaving Nickel Plate to join Pennsylvania, Thomas Potter and wife traveling to New York and New England as dinner plans with daughter Mrs J L Rhoads, and various auxiliary and police events. Two workers from Western Gas Construction were severely burned in a foundry incident, with others attending events and meetings planned at local halls and hotels.

Wabstsk W. Ty Stearn Lake Shore Etty Sam Andrews Wahath Tiron Harry Kenstil Indianapolis National Biscuit Company F. J. Robertson Pennsylvagian Pennsylvania Natonal Electrual Supply Delors Toledo Charleg Schroder Wabash Thetroit Thomas Smith Nickel Plate Conwy Pil Wmployuent Penneylvania Thoman Potter New York Coney Islind Providence Fall River Boston

Strawberries Sale Ad by Coverdale and Archer

Local advertisement promotes cheap strawberries from Coverdale and Archer with framing services offered by Keil and Keil at 925 Calhown Street. The notice emphasizes affordable fruit and associated framing business outreach.

Call On Coverdale & Archer

Aged Mother testifies in Evansville murder trial

In Evansville Ind on June 19 the trial of Andrew Williams for the murder of Jamies Laigh took a sensational turn as the defendant’s aged mother testified she fired the shot and not her son Her testimony shocked the courtroom and prompted surprise among observers as the case unfolds in Wesley Williams Barker testimony and the Boonville connection are noted

Evansville Ind Andrew Williams Wesley Willams Lfe Jamies Laigh Marshil Robert Williams Boonville

Hose Hose Test And Hose Company Row At Fort Wayne

Board of safety amid mayor Hosey rejects hundreds of hose tests from Eureka Hose of Trenton and Manhattan Hose of New York after failing to meet a 400 pound pressure test. Trial set at No 1 pumping station tomorrow. officials warn Fort Wayne hose standards may rise. Council committees discuss street pole painting requirement and Forest Park improvements with city takeover plans under consideration.

Board of Safety Hosey Eureka Hose Company Trenton N. J Manhattan Hose Company New York Fort Wayne Forest Parkd Tmprovement Company Sefnro

Public Works Board Sets July 5 Hearing for Wallace Street Improvements

The Board of Public Works announces a July 5 meeting at 7 40 p m to hear property owners along Wallace Street from Calhoun to Lafayette, plus nearby alleys, regarding approved sewer and street improvements under Local Sewer Improvement Resolutions 408 409 and related contracts. Officials will confirm the final cost estimates and assess burdens on each affected property, with assessment rolls on file in the Public Works office.

Department OF Public Works Wayne Indiana Board of Public Works Wallacu Calhoun Lafayette Wallice Street Lafayette Street Hanna Street Wells Streat Sixth Street Hix Wells Patiet Department of Public Work Sald Cts Wid Publc Works Edward J. Lennon Henry Scawariz Jessearosia Board of Publ W. Bucker

City Eyes New Street Flusher Wagon Purchase

The committee endorses completing mains work and an ordinance to fund a new street flusher wagon. They credit the current wagon under Hosey for the city’s cleanest condition and expect adding a second wagon to keep the stream absolutely clean. The appropriation is set for unanimous recommendation. Wo Frame Pictures, KEL, 926 Calhoun St. KRIL Try Journal-Gazette Want Ads.

Henry Hosey Kel Calhoun St

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