Marshall named general manager of Lake Shore roads
An official circular announces W H Marshall as general manager of the Lake Shore and its branches with headquarters in Cleveland. H S Storeris is appointed general superintendent. Promotions take effect July 1. The report also covers Pennsylvania Voluntary Relief associations, accident and death benefits, and grievances of Nickel Plate operators seeking pay for extra duties and night office tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore
W. H Marshall
Indiana
Lake Erie and
Western
Lake Erie
Alliance
Wheeling Roads
Cleveland
H. S. Storeis
Ilinois
Iowa
Lake Erie and Western
Wheeling
A. W. Johnston
Hego
Operare
Railroads grant carnival excursion fare for Fort Wayne trip
The railway committee overseeing the carnival received word from Central Passenger Association that concession is approved. Fort Wayne and 21 connecting lines will sell round trip tickets for one fare covering about 400 miles. Tickets valid from carnival start to August 2, with passenger trains paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asenc
Udon
Fort Wayne
Hove
Balause
Rallfonds & Larga
Italian migrant killed by Pennsylvania train in Ohio
Joe Deblace, 25, Italian native, killed Thursday afternoon near Novata Ohio by Pennsylvania Railroad No. 22. He leaves a wife and a child in Italy. Several witnesses saw the accident but none can explain why he crossed the track. The train was two miles from the direction of travel when the fatal crossing occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Novata
Joe Deblace
Italy
Excursion to Detroit Sells 3000 Tickets Despite Delays
A chaotic scene as Abereis and Straisiit give danger signals while a freight train blocks the main track. An excursion to Detroit sold over 3000 tickets, with the city band providing music. Engineer F. Cowdrey of the Pennsylvania Kings was injured in Columbia City, receiving stitches at Fort Wayne after a scalp wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Middle
Fort Wayne
Weyl
Millar
Sbim
Tyree
Plymontis
Innl
C. Bio
Angels Wars
G. Millbousu
Roatington
J. W. Arras
Ponnayl Yania Bromat
Abereis & Straisiit
Detroit
Ute
Toledo
Valparaiso
F. Cowdrey
Pennsylvania Kings
Columbia City
C. 2. Siemen
Shin
Wabash
Pennsylvania
Overhawing
Mild Barr
Andrews
Ind
Chicago
Nickel Platy
Harry Ginty
Monmsylvania
MO. Ginty
Ittterbekd
Fork Wayne Hgh School
Busine
Clevelant
Pitsburg
George J. Gaul
Gould Vines
Dha Mercantile Ehth
St. Louis
Short Meetings of Executive Committee Report
The executive committee held a meeting but did not transact chief business. Chairman W S Wells was not ready to report the list of contests with the places. The committees will meet today and tomorrow to complete the work in hand. The hat will probably be completed tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pentaytoniast — Amnlolie
Wells
Pelacs
Master Mechanics Meet Discusses Locomotive Standards
At the Baraboga New York session of the American Railway Master Mechanics Association special reports were delivered on place valve locomotive performances and revision of standards. Discussion was opened by William Garstrang from Indianapolis A B Mitchell of St Paul and A Toloy of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baratoga
N.Y
Tevetay
American Railway Master Mechanics’ Association
Willam Garstrang
Didianapolis
A. B. Mitchell
St. Paul
A. Toloy
Cileaga
Big Four Plans $1.5 Million Benefitment Project
Sincinnati June 26 The Big Four railway funds a $1.5 million improvement from Lawrenceburg Junction to Susman Indiana including a cut off Olshiven trikes to shorten the line and avoid a heavy grade. Construction starts next Monday and should finish by May 1, 1904. Sixteen concrete bridges will be built over Tanners creek along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sincinnatl
Big Four Railway
Lawrenceburg Junction
Susman
Ind
Tanner’s Creek
Lea
Railroad and shop notes in Wabash shops injured in incident
C Henshey of the Wabash shops was injured by a sending driving box. D W Obitis of Wheeler Indiana works temporarily at the Pennsylvania depot telegraph office. H C Shille, machinist, apprentice, is mentioned in the notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Henshey
Wabash
D. W. Obitis
Wheeler, Ind
Pennsylvania Depot
H.C. Shille
Fragments From Local News At Fort Wayne Shops
Proceedings at the Wabash shops report injuries from a falling stem and minor harm to Joseph Fitz. Notices mention staff changes at the Pennsylvania freight home and a GTR excursion from Fort Wayne. Various residents, visitors, and family events are noted, including vacations, school achievements, and the upcoming lodge gathering at Robison Park.
Cornell Dominates Rowing Regatta Despite Turbulent Finish
Cornell university swept all events as Syracuse led the Varsity race but collapsed at the finish. Georgetown and Columbia underperformed with Wisconsin edging in. Penn surprised with a strong fifth in the freshman race amid a chaotic day on the water.
Cornell Varsity Crew Dominates Narrow Intercollegiate Race
The Cornell varsity easily led from the start and finished well ahead of Georgetown, Wisconsin, and Columbia amid strong currents and high water. Georgetown surged into second late with a decisive stroke pattern, while Wisconsin claimed third and Pennsylvania and Syracuse followed in a tight finish for fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sus
Opinivn Tnight
Cornell
Cornnell
Une
Veep
Georgetown
Syracuse
Wille Cornell
St. Coluralia
Ithacana
Putnaylvania
Becauas
Wats
Byracusans
Corttyll
Wisconsin
Columbia
Pennaylvania
Lhe
Cornell Cenn
Gewragtown
Verlinsl
Clegn
Ucela
Pennsylvania
Thic
Spectator Drowns at Poughkeepsie Boat Race
In Poughkeepsie New York a spectator died during a boat race as five men sat on a stone above the west riverbank. Edwin J. Myers of Brooklyn a college graduate and bacteriologist fell to the ground and was killed instantly along with a companion as the stone broke away after the freshmen race. The tragedy occurred in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poughkeepsie
Reese
Edwin J. Myers
Brooklyn
Myers
Ware
Winneck
Waa
Pioneer Farmer Goodfellow Dies After Long Illness
Jul Goodfellow an 84 year old Irish born farmer long a Whitley County leader died at his East DeWald Street home Friday evening after years of decline. He came to America young, built a Columbia City and Whitley County farming reputation, later retiring to Columbia City to live with his daughters. Survived by children William James Elizabeth Margaret John and Peter, funeral at Columbia City. Interment information pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jul Goodfellow
Indiana
East DeWald Street
Old Axe
Mr. Goodfellow
Ireland
America
Whitley County
Bin 10
Paas
Whitley Country
Gooselow
Columbia City
Waolll
Fork Wayne
Lim
William
James
Fort Wayne
Elizabeth Goodfellow
John Ness
Columbia
Margaret Salmon
John
Peter Goodfellow
Omaha
Kansas legislature approves limited flood relief measures
In Topeka the extra session passed only two general bills, mainly permitting counties to repair washed bridges and authorize county funds to aid flood victims. A proposed state appropriation for relief failed amid Governor Bailey’s remarks asserting minimal destitution and reliance on local authorities and charities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Jone
Mast
Kansas
Bailey
Guthorilies
Kansas Valley
Infernal Racket Noted By Customer And Bartender
A customer and bartender discuss a chaotic racket on the floor. The customer asks about the source while the bartender hints at a mysterious harmony or music from a group described as Mamboriliy alnuces.
Free bottle offer for Kennedy’s Patent Remedy
A scanned ad promotes a free trial bottle of Kennedy’s Patent Remedy for liver bladder and blood diseases. It invites readers to present a coupon in store, with no obligation to buy, promising a trial bottle at no cost. The text includes misspellings and broken phrases typical of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Gangtree
Dad
Kennedy
Nansial
Tras
Bolles Eamiol Lng
Tang
NOVIC
Thin Wenneds Corporation
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W. H. Marshall
of the
Pennsylvania Voluntary
Relic Association
Griey
Ahers
Report of Relief Association
Pennsylvania Volunteary Relief Association
Interail
Pittsburg
Benyfice
Relief Association
Monnth
Relief Department
Barney Oldfield
Master Mechanics
Big Four
Milwaukee
Blatz Brewing CO
Wis
J. H. P. Maghart
Robison Park
Igeat Lodge
Atuund
Man “Yace
Boyd
Georgetown University
Cornell University
Columbia University
Shane
Evea
University
Shell
Iron Columbia
Colibia
Ue Ain
Regalia
Whitney County
John Goodfellow
Gies
Indi
Ana
Ila Tunney
Ernest Jenny
Tod
West Superior Street
Jenny
Switzerland
Salem
Concordia Lodge
Jeberian
Cunera
Tayery
Athe Journal-Gazwile
Poeliens & Lewis
Wort
Wayne
the People's Store
P. K
QUEEN
San
Shylea
Ghillign
The
Haven
the People’s Store
Indiana Medical and Surgical Institute
Wayne St
D. W. Tucker
G. GC. Schlatter & Co.’S
Cor, Columbia and
Clinton Streets
Tg Ovary
Gherka
Lastro
Prion Te Verehoto Cui Company
Valer CO
Dreier & Bro
Calhoun
B. RA. Noli & Co
Broadway
JoHerson
E. Columbia
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