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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1908

Page

12

Open Hearth Rails Move by Pennsylvania Railroad Firms

Pennsylvania Railroad controlled Maryland Steel and Pennsylvania Steel plan to manufacture open hearth rails within ten years. Reports say the move aims to secure major rail production in house, with open hearth capacity expanding at Bethlehem, Tennessee, and other steel plants. The drive follows heavy rail orders and growing open hearth usage across major U.S. steel makers.

Cambria Steel Company Pennvylvadia WI Pennsylvania Railroad Pittsburg March T—Locel Iron Maryland Steel Company Pennsylvania Steel Company Pennsylvania Raillroad Company Tuiswen Pennsylvania Railroad Company ASI Penn- Nia Oureene Pennsylvanis Railroad Company Pennsylvania System United States Steel Corporation Pensylvania Railroad Luckaannt Steel Company Tennessee Cog and Iron Company Bethlehem Steel Company Pho Gary United B. Whee Pennaydvania Tink de- Brates Steel Corporation Duluth Steal’ Corporation Wiie

Early morning fire prevented amid record lake water levels

Trains through Hillsdale Mich were halted as high water, described as the highest in thirty years, submerged tracks north of Hillsdale. A bridge at Portage Lake was swept away, delaying service until repairs and restorations could resume traffic.

Hillsdale Mich Ll. L. Birch Lake Shore Jack Pennsylvania Wanateh

Erie Railroad to Reduce Wages in Boiler Shops

The Erie railroad notified boilermakers and helpers of a 20 percent wage cut. Telegraphers on an eight hour basis under a new law may protest, as nine hour shifts are reportedly being organized opposition to the reduction.

Linton Central Railroad Company Texas Pennsylvanis Big City Daltux Tex New Orleans Irondale Prrocena Erie Railroad Jilmiba N. Y Panama

Father Resigned Boone Engine Narrative Emerges

A confusing note references a Boone engine built for the Pennsylvania Railroad and its designer, with mentions of Nickel Plate suppression attempts, a Dunfee wreck near Whitley county, a rear-end collision at Watson farm costing five freight cars, and losses around $7,000. It notes Barry Boone’s son visiting Fort Wayne and Boone engines appearing in the Windy City era.

Ouf Ite Dunfee Whitley County Watson Farm Stony Teland Sa Ee Parnin Will Ag Clyde Pritchard Brogate Barry Boone Mechanic Boone Pennsylvania Fort Wayne Boone Pennsylvania Company Windy Ciy Toay

Theatrical Stage Employees Meet at Federation HQ Today

The Majistre and Temple stage workers will gather at federation headquarters this morning to organize per the adjustment plan approved by Lee M Hart. At 1:30 p.m. the provisional union members will disband to join eligible members seeking a full charter under the labor settlement terms at the Majestie.

Majistre and Temple Federation Lee M. Hart International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Meyers Rasent Labor Frontia Majestie

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Pure Blood Cures

Readers report Hood's Sarsaparilla curing long standing scrofula and related troubles where other medicines failed. Testimonials cite relief after years of illness and even vaccination concerns, with claims of neck swellings and sores healing rapidly. Hood's Sarsaparilla marketed as a universal remedy sold in liquid and tab form.

Hood Berles Hool Dart Crosby Texas Nora Beoury Mughey Tennessee C. J. Hood Co Lowell Fas

Interior Office Photograph Cites Ukene Agent Plans

A blurred creditable photograph shows Ukene the agent and assistant amid artlet efforts. References to Fort Wayne and Victiny suggest locations. TP Relig notes local Stationary Engineers are traveling to Peorta to meet the executive board of the International union, with Mr Rolling also visiting Ul dhampatts and Chicago for related business.

Fort Wayne TP Relig Peorta Inter Matiional Union Whitely Mintie Rolling Uldhampatts Chicago

Weekly Engine Output Named for Pennsylvania Shop

The report lists shop tie prices and components from the past week. It shows figures including 88, 707h, TI1D, T213, THOS, TATG, THT, 7904 and 877, outlining general repairs and materials handled by the Pennsylvania erecting shop.

Pennsylvania Enek

Local railroad news from Joplin and Fort Wayne items

Joplin reports the Bash mishap yesterday with J O Molanbucker traveling as an agent for Nickel Plate. In Fort Wayne the seating room at the electric works saw changes with Arthur Malas added to the force and machinists Conk and Harney Meyers from Pennsylvania undergoing service and operations. Wabash yard conductors and Nickel Plate staff members resume duties after absences and resignations. Conductor BL Crawford dies at home after illness, and Samuel Walker travels with the Lillian Mortimer troupe via Nickel Plate to Chicago, stopping in Oberlin for A J Sherman’s funeral.

Joplit Wabash Molanbucker Travellak Paksen Nickel Pte Clevaland Arthur Malas Fort Wayne W. Ki. Rowe Wabash Yard Mingis H.W. Horne the Pennsylvania Dola Alachinlat ‘Harney Meyers Pennsylvania St Joseph's Hospital BE. A. Karns Toledo Auredo Milton C. Horton Big Four Fle Wil. Mama S. Han Dief Marion Dove Thhe Fort Wayne Electrle Stump Dove Gary Rump BL. Crawford Hovell Bellemo Crawford Nickel Plate Samuel Walker Michel Plate Lillian Mortimer Chicago Walker Oberlin A. J. Sherman Minneapolis

Man Detained Over Alleged Fort Wayne Horse Theft

Chief Frank Seibert of St Marys Ohio detained a young man who claimed to be G F Brown aged 21 after bringing a horse and buggy into town. He says he found the outfit near Fort Wayne and police have no report of a local theft. The case hinges on the uncertain origin of the horse and buggy.

Brown Fort Wayne Frank Seibert St. Mary's, O

Ossian Grist Mill Changes Hands in Indiana

Ossian, Ind. March 7 The Ossian grist mill, long owned by J. Rexcutio and operated by H. Timbrook, changed hands Thursday. Purchased by FE Reidel and Thomas F. Gradr of Sycamore, Ohio, they take control as Timbrook departs to manage another mill project in the state. Prospects for the new firm appear favorable.

Ossian Ind Osulan Austmill Lire John Rexcutaio Geveral H.W. Thibrook Aes Harta Nands Thuridas Res FE Sill Joes

Fat Loss After Life Long Battle Promoted By Patent Remedy

A fragment discusses a woman’s struggle with obesity and promotes a patent remedy marketed as a simple home treatment. It claims easy dieting aid, including a nightly herbal mix, promising fat reduction and improved health, with insistence on Marmols as the key ingredient.

Court May Fix Rates Contested by Gas Company

Judge Zollars argued the gas company forfeited rights by taking over properties and that the court must first decide the franchise status before setting price. He noted the company may charge up to $3.58 per thousand cubic feet and that validity would grant rights, with a written opinion to follow. Both sides reserve appeal rights after Judge Anderson's decision.

Zollars Comepany Dollars Barrett Fudge Anderson

Coroner Finds Burn on Strakeman’s Face in Fatal Tackle

Coroner Kesler conducted a thorough examination of J. C. Bunt, a brakeman from Pénhayivanta, who was fatally electrocuted Friday evening after contact with live wire. The burn location was near the right cheek and chin, with the current entering under the cheek. Remains will be shipped to Van Wert for further handling.

Kesler J. C. Bunt Pénhayivanta Jax Fr. Kesler Jotta

Funeral of Mrs Ida B Herman Held at Mes Iva Church

Funeral services for Mrs Ida B Herman will be held Monday afternoon at a local church. The procession will leave from 177 Wood Street at 2:30 PM for Mrs Herman’s burial. Members of the family and close relations are asked to attend the services at the Episcopal church, with local friends and neighbors observing the arrangements.

Berman Thazel Millard

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