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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1908
Page
8
Special police vow to aid travelers as summer brings more people to rail stations. Officials note fewer tramps in rooms and warn offenders to expect a firm lesson. Teletype operators report plenty of telegram jobs, while railways rail against labor shortages and higher-hour enforcement.
Weather wrecks Wabash Toledo and Lake Erie excursion plans as passengers rush to trains and crowds surge into the city. Officials report business surges for other lines while local agencies adapt rates and schedules amid disaster coverage.
Wabash passenger train No 1 was delayed over four hours yesterday by a freight wreck on the eastern division. The wreck was caused by a derailed car and several more piled up. There were no injuries. Two Wabash freight engines involved in a Chicago division wreck were brought in for overhaul. No 608 is a total loss and months will pass before either engine is back in service. Also notices real estate sales by J J Bauer Co at 717 Clinton Street with evening hours.
In a record of property transfers compiled by J Heller, an abstractor, multiple parcels change hands. Transactions include Jennie Bertrans to George Bergman in South Wayne, and Gustave Mathes to Winifred and J Randal Watras in Rockhill Tetra addition, with prices around 6000 dollars. Additional transfers involve Elizabeth Genki to William Mostes near West River and other named parties, with varied locations and sums.
Portland report on Oregon primaries notes Henry W. Cake securing the Republican nomination for United States Senator while Senator Fulton faces strong opposition. The piece highlights criticism Fulton has drawn from many quarters and his home state as well.
Washington May 8 Allies say they will control the Republican national convention with a bloc of Taft opposed delegates. Beveridge of Indiana will not be temporary chair. Dolliver is a likely permanent chairman, Lodge supports Taft. The allied opposition claims a majority against Taft, citing delegate shifts and contested seats as the drive toward Roosevelt or Taft on the first ballot.
Fort Wayne readers recall months of praise for Dean's Kidney Pills and Mrs Mary Gerdes of 901 Archer Ave testifies to lasting relief from kidney pain backache and weakness after using the product. She endorses the remedy and urges its continued use pledging lasting benefit. Sold by dealers at 9 cents. Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo NY agents for the United States remember the name Doan's.
Mrs Anna Reynolds of Los Angeles arrived Saturday for an extended visit with her sister Mrs W B Myer. Dr Frank C Clark of New York spent two weeks in the city with his sister Mrs G H Tapy. The newly organized Columbia City band held its first practice this afternoon under Director Frank Summers who vows a fine, speedy, diligent season. The Cole Bros show advertised for May 16. John Y Sherwood, long ill, is improving but not out of danger. The Bachelor craft of this city will perform at Armory hall May 12. George R Ruisley rifle range near the city is leased for two more years. Prof G A Wright will return Monday from Indianapolis to resume work. An unknown man was decapitated on the Lake Shore tracks near Goshen Ind. pockets bore the name John F Sullivan of Gary.
Whitley County news notes Mr and Mrs Joseph Buck of East Van Buren street celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary. Family and friends gathered as well wishers extended congratulations. A committee including J M Maine John F Lawrence and C R Hemmick was appointed to arrange further plans.
An offer seeks exchange of $60,000 equity in first class income real estate for a controlling stake in a manufacturing or jobbing business that can bear examination. Respond to Journal-Gazette care address under Business.
Bill Squires sails from Ireland to London tonight for talks with Jack Johnser at a conference arranged by the National Sporting Club. They plan a Monday meeting to fix a signing date and expect smooth formalities. A purse of 7900 dollars is to be posted, with a side bet of 2500 dollars if negotiations close.
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