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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

2

Candidates announce for Allen county offices

A flood of notices from Allen county list residents declaring candidacy for state and county offices. Names include Nelson H. Written Robert Shirley E M Manning William Watson Joseph We Getz Aaron M. Reichelderfer Istian G. Vonderau Robert E. Kelly Robert B. Liphs A J Kesler Tacor Wagner Ravin W Miller and others with goals to win Democratic primaries and party nomination.

Yam Allen County Democratic Robert Shirley Democratic ‘Party 4 BES E. Manning Democratic Party William Watson Briff Biter Journal-Gazetta Aberitt Alien County Hornlaling Joseph We Getz Baltor Nemo Istian G. Vonderau St Joseph Township Journal-Gazetts Jesee Vatera Robert E. Kelly Robert B. Liphs

Prussian railroad development plan outlined in parliament

A bill laid in the lower house allocates funds for Prussian railroads. It designates 15.75 million for new lines and cars, 78 million for adding tracks, 80 million for completing lines, 5 million for extensions, 55 million for cars for existing lines, 7.6 million for reserve purchases, and 2.26 million for local line rebuilding. Financing is proposed via a loan, amid German concerns to manage the plan.

Kensra Nanan Unes Nex Juvrensa Ute Reserve Furs

Gas settlement outlined to lower city gas rates

The article details a Democratic platform backing regulation of gas service, promising the lowest possible price for fuel gas to citizens. It credits Mayor Honey and public works officials for securing a settlement, acknowledges James Murdock and others for proposing the basis of settlement, and thanks Judge Anderson for favorable conclusions.

Judge Anderson Court Named as Just Haven for Gas Rate Dispute

The passage notes authority to urge city officers and bondholders to settle a fuel price dispute quickly rather than prolong quarrels over gas company rights and sale rates. It lauds Judge Anderson's court as a dignified venue for fair, firm justice without yielding to pressure.

Anderson

Fire in Sevarith street lumber yards and neighborhood blaze

Fire broke out after midnight in the lumber yards of Bigsinger Geos at Sevarith and W streets northwest and quickly spread to several residences. The American League ball park was threatened and vacated hospital buildings were partially destroyed. The lumber yard, largest in the city, valued at 8,000 dollars, caused an estimated loss of 500,000 dollars, mostly confined to the banker vars.

Washington Hunber Yards Bigsinger Geos Sevarith W Strests Freedman's Hospital Humber Yard Oelock

Judge Adair to Address Eighth Ward Democrats Tonight

Judge Joseph W. Adair will address Eighth ward democrats tonight at Olive Club hall. Hear him. Patterson-Pletcher Co. advertises over fifty Mart Schaffner Marx spring suits at $15, claiming value beyond typical retail.

Joseph W. Adair Eighth Ward Olive Club Hall Patterson-Pletcher Co Mart

Water Pipe Contract Submitted To Council

City council met in special session last night to receive a contract between the Board of Public Works and the Mason Iron and Steel Company of Mason, Georgia for water pipe and castings for the water works department. The contract was referred to the committee on contracts and franchises. The board has made a good purchase, the price being materially lower than last year. The committee will meet tonight to consider the water works contract, the board of safety's contract for a new fire alarm system, and the ordinance granting Howser Manufacturing Company the right to construct an industrial track across Thomas Street. John Ankenbrugh was granted a permit to build a two story building on lot at Hanna's addition on East Wayne Street, cost $5. The electrical cooking demonstrations at Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co offices at 614-616 Harrison Street continue this week with hours 10 to 12 mornings and 2 to 5 afternoons.

City Connect Board of Public Works Magsion Iron and Steel Company Masaillon, G Water Works Department Board of Safety Ordinaner Howser Manufacturing Company Thomas Street John Ankenbrugh Lotail Hanna Wayne Street

Dike to Be Rebuilt By County Commission

The Likeside dike will be rebuilt to a higher height from Whitay avenue West to the Tusayile road. Property owners will be taxed for the improvements under court-approved plans. A county commission will oversee construction and future maintenance, with perpetual care by a county appointee after completion.

Lakwainte Beneftad Alreo Cummlyshinerd AB Towy Lrwns Whitay Avenue Wirt Tusayile Road

New York Central Plans 136 Locomotives and 24000 Tons Rails

New York Central Railroad announces orders for 136 new locomotives and 24,000 tons of steel rails, funded by recent 30 million equipment trust notes. The locomotives will serve lines east of Buffalo as part of a major expansion amid unsettled business conditions.

New York New York Central Railroad Company Buffalo

Private Detectives Arrested for Blackmail of Chicago Officials

Four men described as private detectives were arrested in Chicago on charges of attempting to extort about 109000 from Mayor Busse Chief of Police Shippy and Alderman M. J. Forman of the Third Ward. The prisoners Harry Schindler Jon K Marines William do Mulansney and Charis Hughild say they were hired by a reform organization to expose vice in the district between Twenty sixth and Thirty streets and threatened to publish alleged exposures to obtain money.

Chicago Buser Shippy Aldesman M. J. Forman Third Ward Harry Schindler Jon K. Marines Wm. Do. Mulansney Charis Huxhild Southyide

Mrs Zollars-Applied Surgery Improves After Operation

Mrs Fred Zollars who was operated on yesterday at Tauberan hospital is improving steadily though no complications set in. Her brother, Charles Sandor, also underwent a procedure by Dr Duemling yesterday and was doing nicely. Cooking with Electricity demonstrations end Saturday. call to witness what can be done with electricity before the halt.

Fred Zollars Wis Tauberan Hospital Iit Charles Sandor Duemling Luee Gaid Matander

Rights of Toners and Labor Sits in Court Fight

Fragmented discussion notes a Supreme Court issue about labor rights and free speech. It references workers, courts, and government authority amid warnings against constraining free expression during wage labor struggles.

Roosevelt's Recommendations in Congress

President Roosevelt pushes recommendations including amendments to Sherman anti trust law and a joint resolution to study tariff revision with experts from executive departments. Labor leaders back a protest draft seeking relief from inflationary conditions. Senate commerce panel signals opposition to amending the Sherman law.

Wallington Leaverm Congress House Senate Committee On Interstate Commerce Eachraugh Conference of Labor Crganized Lair United States Ailprema Court

Pension agencies cut after Washington vote

Washington March 19. House debates pension appropriation amid Taylor amendment to restore seventeen agencies. Lawmakers argue for consolidation in Washington DC. The Taylor amendment failed as votes counted and the bill carried a $153,800,100 appropriation. Piano tuner C B Burrows and book store listings noted nearby.

Washington Pollow Mesars Bowers Miss Keifer Warhingion D. C House of Ranregentatives Taylor Kahn Morn Hale Tenn Campbell Xas Mexander Snizer N.Y Phe ‘Mendiant Mosarg Cox Crumpacine Ind

No More Wedding Bells for Anna Gould

Madama Anna Gould arrives in New York on the steamer Afriatic and declares she is not engaged to anyone nor intends to marry. She says her visit is to repay a Paris visit to her sister Helen and plans to stay about two months. She notes prior objections from Count Bent and aims to settle property matters. The article mentions a spring sale at Patterson Melcher and a fish dinner at Hof Brau.

NW York Madama Anna Gould Bont da Ceuteliane Helie de Sagan Madama Gould Paris Helen Count Bent Aga Patterson- Melcher

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