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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 29, 1908

Page

6

Venus Passes Sun Observed At Naval Observatory

Washington June 25 observers at the United States Naval Observatory witnessed a sunny solar eclipse with Venus passing between Earth and the Sun. The event proceeded close to schedule, though cloud cover affected the second contact. seven photographs captured the sun and three large sunspot groups.

Washington United States Socom Dltennt Observatory George H. Potters Naval Alservitory Venus Peters

Indiana Campaign Outlook and Congressional Nominations

Indiana voters brace for a muted state race with tariff revision as a shared issue. Thomas R. Marshall is favored by Democrats, while Republicans back Watson, as congressional contests intensify across districts. Nominations include Foster, Chaney, Cullop, and Adair, with battles in First, Second, Fifth, Eighth, and Eleventh districts shaping the fall.

Thomas KR. Marshall Watson Matlatin Indiana Jo Overstreet Nathea B.hawking C. B. Sandia B.D. Deumptcher Dr. C. A Gaol W. Miller Cullop WE. Cox Lincoln Dixon William Moss H. ‘Kuhn Sevtatn Charles Korbly Martin Mocrson George W. Rauch Tn Cline Dlehth Temperanea Vietment W. A. Cullop Chaney Howard Maxwell Temblican Congressreay Adair Roosevelt Hawkins Jay Couaix Tivelith Thomas R. Marshall Lves Cyrus Cine Cline Tair Tore Tym Charles H. Good Frederick Landa Jato Private Tife

Vacation as a Good Investment in Rail Excursions

The Pennsylvania Railroad endorses vacations as profitable for workers and the company. A test case shows improved efficiency after a fishing trip, with officials noting enhanced energy and relations between employers and employees. The upcoming excursion to Oklahoma City departs at 2:15, 7:40, and 7:45 AM with bands, echoing the era's view that leisure boosts productivity and morale.

Pennsylvania Bow Ciil Homa City Pennsylvanie Nelals Packard Roembke

Fourth of July at a Northeastern Lake Draws Crowds

The northeastern state lake area, especially Take Juien, is expected to attract the largest Fourth of July crowds. Preparations are underway for festive activities with fireworks and amusement at the resort. Some high school boys rented cottages for the day and will bring firework displays to the celebration. Excursion rates to the lakes are offered and roads advertise other points of interest to lure visitors.

Snall Lake Juien Tely Ines

Pennsylvania Railroad Plants A Young Forest

The Pennsylvania railroad forestry department reports a 425000 tree forestry planting for this year, bringing total planted to 2426000 trees. Seedlings, acorns, and conifer seeds were sown at Morrinville across the Delaware from Trenton, with 300000 seedlings already planted on company land. Ornamental trees and shrubs are being propagated to enhance station grounds and rights of way.

Pennsylvania Railroad Forestry Department Pennsylvania Railroad Ly the ‘Company Morrinville Pai Delaware River Trentton

Railroads to charge for freight improperly cased

By reason of losses suffered by both railroads and shippers due to improper and insecure packing of freight the 416 lines reveal a case involving charges for freight handled with inadequate packing.

Fort Wayne Oil promotes Childs Fire Extinguishers

Fort Wayne Oil and Supply Co sole agents offer Childs Fire Extinguishers promotion as a way to reduce insurance rates for customers.

Fort Wayne Oil& Supply Co

Sunday Excursion Business Draws Large Crowds

The Rome City crowd led the day with about a thousand travelers. Lake Shore line carried roughly five hundred to the lakes and thirty to Cincinnati. Webash reported over a hundred from Toledo and a sizable city turnout on regular Sunday rates.

Rome City Lake Shore Cincinnati Toledo

Nickel Plate official visits Fort Wayne en route to Buffalo

W P Watterson superintendent of the Nickel Plate eastern division was in Fort Wayne Saturday and Sunday on company business and to visit friends. Former local resident and former trainmaster Waterson left for Buffalo, bound for headquarters, on No 2 last night.

W. P. Watterson The Nickel Plate Fort Wayne Mr. Watterson Buffalo

Industrial Notes from the Warbash and Nickel Plate figures

Yard Clerk Harry Frost of the War bash returns from Huntington visiting relatives. Nickel Plate freight agent E. Allison comes back from Willvale, Ind. LT. Triffis rate clerk returns from Mentone. C. Winter Cleveland and Lake Erie agent at Continental visits brother-in-law N. N. Garham, Nickel Plate west yards operator. Nickel Plate runs a special coach for National Educational Association convention in Cleveland, amid offer and pricing advantages.

Harry Frost Warbash Huntington H. E. Allison Nickel Plate Willvale Ind LT. Triffis Mentone C. Winter Cleveland Lake Flenigan Continental Im-law N.N. Garham Nickel Plate West Yards National Educational Association

Western league leads as central race tightens

The article notes western clubs atop the American league standings while eastern teams trail. Curt Elston, ex-Lancaster player now with the locals, faces uncertain future as he eyes major league value. Central league action stays close with Dayton and Wheeling contending and Fort Wayne slipping. Champ Osteen’s slump and rebound are highlighted alongside pitching ace's reliability for Hughey. Zanesville strengthens under Marty Hogan as he pushes for upper division with Howan guiding performances.

Curt Elston Lancaster’ Clu Cubs Varnell Dayton Pac Droy Fort Wayne Bin Hughey Jennings Hall Champ Osteen Npw Tom Fleming Champ McDermott Marty Hogan Zanesville Club Marty Howan

Free Art Gems Offer Draws Readers to Soap Promotion

Readers are invited to obtain five Easy Task soap wrappers with a penny stamp to receive a handsome framed picture by return mail. The ad promises free art sheets to enhance home attractiveness and appeals to Warne ladies to participate.

Refusn Mall

Barns Destroyed by Fire In Rockhill Area

A Sunday afternoon blaze destroyed several barns between Rockhill and Union streets in the 1300 block. The fire started possibly by children playing with matches at 1303 Rockhill, spreading quickly in dry structures. Barns on both sides sustained heavy damage with minimal hay inside. owners listed include William G Beck 1393 Rockhill, Mrs Rathore Beck 1317 Rockhill, Christina Selge 1317 Rockhill, and others with reported losses.

Rockhill Union Streets William G. Beck Rockhill Street Rathore C. Beck Rockail Street Christina Selge Sonn Biker Union Street Fred Vesbrenbenes Unson Street Bara

Roosevelt Family Attends Christ Church Service

The Roosevelt family goes to Christ Church with President Roosevelt and children in the morning service presided by Bishop Burgers on Dank Island. The rest of the day is spent at home aboard the yacht Sylph with Helene Fitaluch.

Rovervelt Mi Veil Christ Church Bishop Burgers Dank Island Ecalier Helene Fitaluch

Man Arrested Over Stock Market Play

Robert Ohnmeiss, a Marine Trust Company employee, was arrested today for alleged involvement in stock market manipulation. He reportedly confessed to playing the market and losing about 24,080 dollars, saying he became hopelessly entangled in the scheme.

Atlantic Cite Dane Robert Ohnmeiss The Marine Trust Company Toetay Jie

Mexican Army After Rebels Rumors of Capture at Matamoros

El Paso reports 1500 troops arriving as reinforcements to Matamoros garrison amid rebel rumors. American civilians flee. clashes and belated dispatches follow. Juarez and El Paso sources note Mexican forces beleaguered, with US authorities watching for violations of neutrality.

Mexican rumors of invasion declared absurd by officials

A listing of cautious dispatches from the Associated Press describes officials denying rumors of Mexican revolutionary forces advancing into northern United States border towns. The reports say Torreon is calm, Wiescu and Las Vacas raiders were routed, and no railroad damage has occurred on the Mexican Central line or elsewhere.

United States Mexico Vievoa Torrean Associated Press Wiescu Las Vacas Coahuila Ines Gy. Hudson Anyong

Found Sum of Money at Greek J Candy Kitchen

A sum of money was found at the Greek J Candy Kitchen. The owner may claim by furnishing proofs of ownership and description of the money.

Judge Anderson Sustains Big Verdict in Glass Co Case

Attorney John Bezemin was notified by Novle C Butler clerk of the federal court for Indiana that Judge Anderson overruled the motion for a new trial in Wineh vs Pittsburg Plate Glass. The federal court in Ithia city awarded Wineh $9,720 for injuries at the defendant's Kokomo mill. Dir Eypemac was the plaintiff's agent.

Jattorney John Bezemin Novle C. Butler Transpalis Dereral Court Indiana Anderson Wineh Pittsburg Plate Glass Company Ithia City Winch Glass Company Coupons Kokomo Dir Eypemac Pleining Agtornes

Goodwin chases Goodrich in Europe again

London dispatch reports Nat Goodwin rushing to the Savoy hotel with a clean shirt after learning Miss Eana Goodrich returned to London. He hunted for her and George Weedon, denying desire to see her again, while past intrigue with a vaudeville actress is noted.

London Nat Goodwin Eana Goodrich Chase Mss

Good Enough Kennels Sells Lady's Dan to Tenn Buyer

Good Enough Kennels sells Lady's Dan to Br. M C Gan of Harriman Tennessee for around $1000. The dog is noted as one of the county’s most beautiful and a stage winner with Derby prospects. Kennels owner Ben Ankenbrick and Emerick bros say the pup will be trained by the pair and is expected to fill a large niche in the city’s racing and show circuits.

Dan Br. mC. Gan Harriman Tenn Ben Ankenbrick Emerick Bros Levere Tore Wiesal Messie Ben Ankenhruel A. G. Emrick Tan Okuw Whitestone Jin Fehl Prince Whitelstone Ohi Mie Pive Count Girlelong Nea

I State Letter Carriers to Meet at Kokomo

Istate letter carriers plan a Kokomo meeting with preparations under way for a small entertainment event. The fragment references a national assembly and a tentative timetable, but the details are unclear and portions are unreadable.

Istate Kokomo

Novelty Abroad London Exhibition Arm Mechanism

Londres June 18 report describes a giant arm exhibit at a British exhibition where two enormous arms are linked by cog wheels. When one arm lowers its weight raises the other, allowing movement with little input power, exciting the public and engineers alike.

London Ing

Wife Wins Absolute Divorce in Goshen Court

Harriet B. Snell was granted an absolute divorce from T. T. Snell on grounds of cruelty and inhuman treatment. Judge Dodge awarded her $30,000 in bank shares and monthly life payments of $126 if she remains single, plus household goods valued at $16,000. She sought $200,000 alimony. The case included testimony about neglect, affair rumors, and disputes over social conduct and travel.

Spell Eiihart Europe Snell Galifornia Gamplains Lhart Talters New York Wilk St. Joseph Valles Taikhart Weymaine UNS

Indiana in Denver Pushes Kern Bid in Ticket Row

National Chairman Thomas Taggart urges Indiana support or risk losing the state to the Republicans in November. He backs John W. Kern with mentions of Representative Benjamin Fyfe and other Indiana candidates. Jerry G. Sullivan opens Iowa bid for vice presidential slot. M G Wade guides the campaign. Wayne promotes Aqua Pura water with a 5 gallon bottle for 25 cents.

Indiana Thomas Taggart John W. Kern Benjamin Fy Denver Sullivan Jerry G. Sullivan Jows Gov Union Iowa Wis Dudge M. G. Wade

Judge Powers Receives Stock of Fish

Bist News Bureau reports Judge A Powers of Wis City received about 3,000 fish from the government. The fish were planted in Wich Creek and its tributaries. Powers planned to allocate the stock to the local area as arranged with the receiving party and promised to store some for others to collect.

Bist Gola Tnt A. Powers Wis Wich

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