Man Hurled Beneath Freight Wheels Leaves Meadows Leg Loss
Floyd G Meadows head brakeman on a westbound train fell under moving car wheels near Wanatah while attempting to board a freight. He was rushed to St Josephs Hospital in Fort Wayne where Dr Porter amputated a leg above the knee and below the ankle. In critical but hopeful condition, Meadows had worked for Pennsylvania Railroad since May 1907. His brother and Mrs Prugh of South Whitley were notified as ambulances transported him. The incident was witnessed by fellow trainmen and the extra crew under Conductor Clayton Barker awaited reports.
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Wanatah
O'Elogl
Floyd G. Meadows
Pennsylvania
Meadows
St. Joseph's Hasyphiel
Porter
Lloyd G. Meadows
Fen
Ag Se
Dm Meadows
Clevelaid Township
Whitley County
Sind
Laura Progh
South Whitley
Prugh
Ncephal
Mishaweka
Clayton Barker
Wells
Wabash
Peru
S. Parte
Shnps
Paulin Baltz
George Trease
Get
Frank J. Muunke
Pennsylvania Erecting Shop
Fittaburg
West Main Street
John Brown
Samuel Boges
Mentone
Walter Wendt
Cleveland
Nickel Plate
The
Oval
Francis ‘Wilson
Comany
Beilermakers
J. Pauley
S. JF
Kuyoth
W. Radenbeck
Geerken
West
TR. Baldwin
New York I
Bass Foundry and Machine Company
City
R Baldwin
J. C. Sullivan
Diamond Flint Company
Tte
Henry Geerken
Menhewisch
Pennsylvania Company
Renove
Herman Regel
Bass, Foundry and ‘Machine Works
Cambridge
Corliss
American Steel and Tinplate Company
Wila, Young
Louis
New General Passenger Agent Entertained by Rail Officials
A delegation led by General Manager D. Moon and General Passenger Agent C. L. Hillery visited the city station on an inspection tour of the New York Central systems. The three car special train, with a Fullman coach and baggage car, paused for introductions before continuing to Waterloo and then to the Lake Shore main line. The visit included executives from the Lake Shore and L. E. W. lines and the New York Central, with plans to acquaint Mr. Hillery with track and country under supervision.
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Ilg
Planiger
Burger
Lake Shore
New York
Ariong
D. Moon
C. L. Hillery
MtcLeish
Nal-Gazette
Hmmery
Sufervision
Waterloo
Ste
Dayton
New Castle
Mgon
Mr. Hillery
Warren J. Lynch
H. A. Boomer
L. E. We
K. Dickerson
J. Hill
J.P Murphy
Thay
New York Central
Conductor Takes Leave to Investigate Proposal
Conductor Chaetex Pinney requests leave to investigate a proposition. If accepted, he would seek appointment as superintendent and master mechanic of the audience of way. The offer comes amid a region where overall mileage is limited to one hundred miles.
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Chaetex Pinney
Mechqle
Audatenance
Tariff Protected Mill Cuts Wages At Hoosier Factory
News from Hoosier manufacturing notes a ten percent wage cut for about 1200 operatives effective after March 30. Reports describe factory layoff after the tariff policy. other items include resignations, health absences, and a shift in shipments. The Pennsylvania lines, Bass Foundry, and L. E. B. & W. trains figure in the day’s industry notices alongside local staff changes and funeral attendance.
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Bover
Hoon
Dan Ba
Erie Railroad telegraphers to stay on the job
New York March 17 The Erie railroad and the Order of Railway Telegraphers held a conference with the brotherhood. J H Matidy special press representative said there would be no cuts in the wages or ranks of telegraphers employed by the road. The meeting covered service detterment tours and other minor matters.
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New York
Erie Railroad
Order of Railway Teleemphers
Brotherhood
J. H. Mattdy
Home seekers' business heavy on inclement roads
Report notes large crowds of people traveling south via rough routes to seek land and homes. Economic pressures and slow conditions hinder transactions. activity remains high but uneven as week passes.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promotes Health and Purity
Thousands suffer grip colds fevers rheumatism and neuralgia. Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier and preventive. Claims personal testimonials from users in New York Boston and Worcester praising indigestion jaundice and general improvement after use. Distributed as liquid and tablet forms with a price of 100 doses for one dollar. Prepared by C Hood.
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Hood
Haver
Ken Baade
Wright
Boston
Mage
J. Hooden
Zawrell
Mass
Fort Wayne Residents Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
Fort Wayne citizens share their experiences with Doan's Kidney Pills, praising relief from back pain and kidney discomfort. Alvin Martin describes steady work on his feet leading to severe back weariness, then full recovery after using the pills. The testimonial notes a local dealer and states the price at 60 cents, with Foster Milburn as U.S. agent and the brand Dean's.
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Fort Wayne
Alvin Martin
Karr and
Willams Streets
Fort Wayne, Jr
Guyer
Mesa Hroa, & Co
Dean
Foster-Milburi A
Buffalo
N. X
United States
Hobson Submarine Inquiry Witnesses Refute Bribe Claims
Washington March 17 Lawrence Spear former naval officer testified before the Special House committee investigating charges by Representative Lilley that Hobson was pressed to support submarines in exchange for Speaker Cannon’s influence. Spear said no promises were made and he did not know the speaker. Newspaper men Lilley accused denied being paid by Electric Boat and said they lost positions after Lilley’s charges. Lord and Erly said they had done work for an attorney but denied pay from the company.
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Washington
Richmond
Hobson
Nim
Spear
Cannon
Navy Department
B. Lord
Lillay
Ggalngt
Electric Boat.company
McMair
Lilley
Lord
City News Roundup From Various Local Sources
Attorney Phil B. Gulerick is in Celina on business. Dr. Charles Rothschild returns to Detroit and Ann Arbor after a professional trip. County Superintendent Folger inspected Woodburn school yesterday. Rev M. S. Shambaugh and Mrs. Shambaugh of Bremen attend Ada Baldock’s funeral. Edyth Eiermann resigns from a job at the Hage laundry to stay home after her mother’s death. Fort Wayne plumber Joan Grein arrested for drunkenness and jailed 25 days in Huntington. G N Bergeren of McBride Electrical reports a scarlet fever case in St Paul. the boy under care of informant. Jordan Zortman’s family visit noted. Cantum, Ohio trip mentioned. Conrad to celebrate his eighty-fifth birthday on April 3. described as well preserved mentally and physically.
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Phil B. Gulerick
Lelina
Charles Rothschild
Detroit
Ann Arbor
Schomis Folger
Woodburn
M. S. Shambaugh
Hage
Huntington Newss Democrat
Joan Grein
Fort Wayne
G. N. Bergeren
McBride Electrical Company
Fas
Powder disaster at Coalmont Indiana
Fourteen dead or seriously injured after an explosion at the United States Powder Company plant in Coalmont, Indiana. Forty workers were in the press mill area when the blast occurred, killing George Gorky and Abinze Smith instantly and injuring several others, with hopes for recovery for some. The blast reportedly sent debris across miles and damaged nearby homes as crews fought fires and attempted to control the scene.
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Terry Raute
Ind
Marel
Fourymen
United States Powder Company
Coalmort
Thee
Grorco Gorky
Crete Summons
Abinze Smith
Charles Mtyerris
Tragic Sudden Death Of Bloomingdale Schoolgirl
Eleven year old Malinda Young of 1295 Clark Street died at her desk in Trinity German Lutheran School Bloomingdale after reportedly drinking cold water. coroner and doctor found a heart condition and said shock caused death. Funeral set for Friday at 2 o'clock from the residence and 2:20 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Pam Stoeppelwerth officiating.
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Malinde. Young
Louis Young
Clark Street
Trinity German Lutheran School
Blooming Gall
Kesler
Mae He
W. W. Barnett
Hugh R. Charla
Malinda
Floom
Clork
Trinity Lutheran Church
Pam Stoeppelwerth
Green flag clash at sea over Irish emblem in Galveston
In Galveston on March 17 Captain Moore aboard the British steamship Howthead refused to display the U S flag above the Irish green flag. A revenue inspector demanded adherence to the law and a formal order from the collector of customs threatened to deploy the gunboat unless the order was followed. The skipper yielded, hoisting the green flag atop the stars and stripes before leaving port. Also reported, a burglary at Larwill, Ind., where S Welker's cigar store and news depot was robbed of change from a broken sash window. no suspects yet observed.
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Galveston
Tex
Moore
Howthead
Belfast
Ireland
St. Patrick
United States
Muffy
United States Colientor of Customs
Teave
Hist News Bureau
Larwill
Ind
S. Welker
Gigars
Sold Farm and Will to Oregon Move Planned
Perry L Bentz, former democratic county auditor candidate, sells his seventy acre farm to his brother Jonas for $600 and plans to move with family to Oregon next week for better health and a permanent home if northwest conditions are satisfactory. The notice also mentions Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Packard Concert band at Rurode's opening on March 19.
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Tor
Jona
Namily
Oveson
Hollister
Rocky “Mountain
Meyer Bros, CO
Hear the City Packard
Rurode
Columbia City Dry Goods Firm Remodeling Plans
In Columbia City Indiana on March 17 the Kraus and Aptete building where Maynard and Lancaster dry goods occupy 1 West Van Buren is set for remodeling by William Kiern for extensive repairs. The interior will be handsome when finished.
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Kist News Tureau
Columbia City
Ind
William Kiern
Kraus & Aptete Baum
Maynard & Lancaster Dry Goods
van Buren Street
Man Severely Injured In Knife Incident In Warsaw
In Warsaw Indiana on March 17 a man suffered a severe hand injury when a knife nearly severed a finger during an incident involving Dale Reeceatont and Wadanki. Di Anglin treated the wound and the victim’s condition was not immediately clear.
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Rist News
Warsaw
Ind
Tyorke
Agan
Dale Reeeatont
Wadanki
di Anglin
Kodol Digestive Aid Claims Immediate Stomach Relief
An advertisement argues against overstressing the stomach in indigestion and promotes Kodol as a complete digestant. It claims Kodol digests all food, starts acting in the mouth, and offers a money back guarantee with a signed druggist warranty on the large bottle. Prepared by BEC, Newitt & Co in Chicago.
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Koda
BEC, Newitt & Co
Chicago
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