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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

8

Wabash Train Mishap Delays Service In Mardenas Area

A Wabash passenger train No. 4 ran late over an hour reaching Huntington due to misalignments near Mardenas. A collision at a nearby sight blocked the right of way and required a Huntington Erie crew to clear the tracks. No. 5 failed to proceed, derailing several cars. No. 6 required a replacement engine from Toledo after a cylinder issue. Multiple injuries were reported among Pennsylvania and local shop workers, with several men treated by company surgeons.

Wabash Talaelly Westerdies Mardenas Nuntington Huntington Erie Inch Bour Fort Wayne Toledo

Acquaintances Attend Wedding At 3228 Farent Street

Mr and Mrs Kep linger plan a wedding reception at their home 3228 Farent Street with the groom and relatives attending. The bridegroom’s father A Kepe linger hails from Tellrel Pennsylvania and is listed among the attendees.

Keplinger Faret Street A. Kepelinger Pennsylvania

Fire Soots Kill Four In East Side Tenement Blaze

A five story tenement at 102 Orchard Street in New York City burned early today killing four occupants and injuring twelve. Firemen rescued dozens, dragging children to safety as crowded fire escapes failed. Among the dead were Hattie Kopelmann and three others while a mother narrowly escaped with her life.

New York Orctaird Atreet Chie Bulldhuy Delancey Allen Mfty Samuel Sach Nattis Koplemans Tvo Pailestngan Orchard Street Aly Hattie Kopelmann Tattle

Schmetzer Chosen President of Relief Union

The & F. Bowser Employes Relief union organized with A C Schmetzer as president and a slate including Ui. XK Blackburn as vice president FS Gyer as recording secretary William Birsch treasurer and Jon Wasner financial secretary. Over 100 members attended as the committee reported by laws and the president’s appointments remain to be announced. The movement has strong employee interest and company officials support the effort at the Pennsylvania railroad yard.

the & F. Bowser Employes’ Relief Union A.C. Schmeteer Ui. XK Blackburn FS Gyer Wiliam Birsch Jon Wasner Blanka Amabaste

Paper Company Set to Occupy Hamilton Building

The newly incorporated Hapar company plans to occupy the Hamilton factory near the Wabash tracks after repairs led by the Olds Wagon Works. W. B. McMullan is sourcing machinery in the east, with production expected soon and partial initial occupancy. The article also notes the recent marriage of George Keplinger to Miss Julia Hurley at the Congregational church parsonage.

Hapar Company Journe-Gazette Hamilton Olds Wagon Barr Clinton Streets Wagon ‘Works W. B. McMullan The Paper Company McMullen George Replinger 8. P. Bowser Works Yesterdar” Tacmning Keplinger Congregational Church Julia Daniel Hurley Baker Street Bliss Hurley

Fireman In jured at Plymouth in Pennsylvanian accident

A Pennsylvanian fireman A Esterling injured at Plymouth while backing into a switch. A boxcar protruding over the track pinned him between the cab and fire box. shoulder and back sprained, no bones broken. He was taken to Bucyrus for medical care. The Pennsylvania company and Bucyrus city will share $12,000 to build a viaduct over Coole Street.

C. & Rhein Peyneylvenia John Maring Smith Shop Smith Ondle Fred Stahl Pennsylvania Dr. White A. Esterling Plymouth Esterline Pennsylvania Company Bucyrus Joinnty Coole Street

Senate ash-dumping safety device bill eyed

Special to Journal-Gazette from Garrett Indiana May 7 reports a national congress measure by Senator Hemenway requiring locomotives to carry safety devices for dumping ashes. The change would stop workers from crawling under large engines to clean ash piles, a consequence long assured by the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen in Washington.

Journal-Gazette Garrett Ind National Congress Hemenway Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Washington Long

Vice President Eddy to Settle Teamster Affair Headline

Vice President H Eddy of Buffalo arrives to handle the Teamsters demand for a ten hour day at 50 cents an hour. He will remain until the dispute is settled. The Pennsylvanian roundhouse, Elk Hart shops, and various foremen and workers are mentioned in a flowing list of assignments, reassignments, and injuries. Ed Torney travels to meet a new acquaintance. Joseph Labbe suffers scalding injuries. several employees resume duties after suspensions amid ongoing labor activity. A planned excursion by the combined workers to Cedar Point is announced with details of a special train.

H Eddy Buffalo International Teamsters’ Union Teamsters Eddy Randolph Breese Pennsylvania Columbus Allegheny Fred Sellés Ben Thompson Rouse Plyrauulhan S. F. Hammeyer Pennsylvanis Roundhouse Snake Shore Elkhart Ed Torney Joseph Labbe John H. Robinson S. F. Bowser Chris Hyde Boleyn

Baseball Today Evansville 7s Directory Notice

Persons who have recently changed their addresses are requested to notify Polk Directory Company. Bass bind, in person or by telephone. Call 1096.

Polk Directory Company Bass Bint Jin

National Charity Workers Meet in Richmond

National Conference of Charities and Corrections held in Richmond with sessions on children, criminals, needy families, and public health. Speakers included Dr. Charles R. Grandy, Frank J. Bruno, Francis H. Field, Mrs. John Glenn, President Welch, Rev. W. Kerby, and Miss Mary Richmond. Patterson-Fletcher Co. promote a $15 ride deal.

Richmond Way National Conference of Charities and Corrections Charles R. Grandy Norfolk Frank J. Bruno Colorado Springs Francis H. Field Feld Department John Glenn Baltimore Welch Ohis Wesleyan College Methodist Federation of Social Service W. Kerby

Lawyer Tried in New York Extortion Case Report

May 7 in New York Howard Ty Brennan of Butte Montana was arrested at Augustus Beainze’s office charged with attempting to extort $40,000. Brennan, a veteran of the Spanish American War, married in this city, later moved to San Francisco, divorced, then to Butte. Also mentioned are tobin co Heinze and related Indiana court actions on divorce and property matters from LaGrange and Wolcottville.

New York Howard Ty Brennan Butte, Mont Augustus Beainze Jate Iar Heinze Indianapolis Raward Brennay B. J. Trennan Twenty-seventh Indiana Battery Ian San Francisco Butte Mont- Slee

Stomach Ailments and a Tonic Cure Promoted by Pink Pills

An old ad describes indigestion caused by a feeble stomach with undigested food and gas. It claims toxins affect the heart and nerves, causing dizziness and weakness. A testimonial by Mrs. Ariells Gwinn from 3189 Vernon Ave, Shenango, praises Dr Williams Pink Pills, offered at 50 cents per box or six for 2.40, with a free booklet “What to Eat and How to Eat.”

Vanial Ariells Gwinn Annree Vernon Avenue Shien Oo Terre Henta Dr. Williams

Defiance Bank Closes After Judgment Against Creelman Debts

Defiance City bank closed yesterday following a $5 000 judgment for Centerville Tenn from Hickman County Bank, tied to Creelman Lumber Company failure. J W Winn named assignee. statement of assets pending. Bank incorporated at 200 000 dollars. city deposits around 14 000 dollars insured by United States Fidelity Security Co. of Baltimore.

Defianch Hickman County Bank Centerville Tenn Creelman Lumber Company Defiance City J. W. Winn Wsseta Creelmart Limber Company Chicago Creelman United States Fidelity & Security Company Baltimore

Bids Rejected For Local Mail Contract In Columbia City

May 7 Columbia City Ind. all bids for the mail transport between rail stations and post offices were rejected by contractor Boaz of Cincinnati who said bids were too high. The mail was previously about 330 dollars a year but is now valued at 840 to 900 dollars annually. It is believed the contract will be awarded to a transfer line.

Elijah Postum Cereal Company, Limited Battle Creek Mich Kist Columbia Ind Boaz Cincinnati Beatty

Lake Shore Company Sued For 5000 In Collision Case

A lawsuit filed in Auburn Indiana names Lake Shore Railroad Company as defendant for five thousand dollars. Guy Myers son of George Myers of Fairfield township was struck by an eastbound freight while crossing a Waterloo double track on April 4. He suffered severe injuries including a broken leg and forearm, with multiple fractures reported. The case proceeds through the county clerk.

Riet News Sorest Auburn Ind Cen Charley Jenking Delkalt Lake Shore Bailrad Company Guy Myers George Myers Fairfield Township Waterloo Gnilleman

Illicit Crossings Alleged Overnight Safety Failure

The report claims the company operated illegally without a night watchman at crossings. It alleges negligence in managing westbound train rights and failure to deter the eastbound approach, citing unsafe signaling or device misuse.

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