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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1908
Page
11
Coroner A J Kiesler reports the AveIine hotel fire stemmed from a basement furnace and inadequate fire escapes. Findings fault state inspectors, hotel management, and the fire department for neglect, with upstairs elevator shaft and pine timber fueling the blaze that killed over a dozen guests.
Delegates at the Concordia College conference in Fort Wayne focus on education needs of Missouri Synod institutions. A program includes visiting ministers, a children’s service at Concordia College, and discussions on library funding, hospital plans, and campus improvements as the synod plans missions and organizational roles.
La Porte County Council appropriated 9000 for the ongoing inquiry into the Gunnees case. Sheriff Sinltcer’s investigations continue with coroner and police actions. A large crowd is expected as visits to the old barn site resume amid anticipated weather and rail service activity.
Branch No 218 of the Order of Most Carriers held a banquet in Vordermark Nall honoring Robert C. Hanna the postmaster of the local office. Speeches praised service and efficiency as Hanna answered questions about the city’s post office. The event ended with a banquet served by the Ladies Auxiliary.
Sheriff Grice was notified of a horse and buggy theft at the Pietre saloon on Bluffton road near the county infirmary. The rig belonged to Mr Bransirator who had groceries in the buggy. the horse was a bay mare, weight 1400 to 1200 pounds, untied, with a top buggy and red wheels.
The Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine held its annual meeting at Dr. B A Crull's office and elected officers: President Dr Alien Hamilton, Vice President Dr W W Cary, Secretary Dr E G Nierman, Treasurer Dr Garralt Van Sweringen. Crull led a paper on Whnatic inflammation of the liver.
LC Hunter the county treasurer and O Q Ross long familiar in town announce a new business enterprise. The Sun Real Estate and General Brokerage will handle real estate lending insurance investments rent collection and related services in Port Wayne. Both men bring years of local experience and aim to build a large clientele through trusted judgment and active community involvement.
The Rose Croix Emanuel chapter elected officers including Senior Warden William Geake, Junior Warden A. L. Geake, Orator J. L. Graber, Treasurer G. W. Pixler, Secretary C. F. Read, Hospitaler R. Wenger, and Master of Ceremonies Walter Lanstrs Guerl B. C. Von Kahlden. The meeting named Ruce Croix as part of the record.
Bulletin from Poughkeepsie dated March 14 reports Hary K. Thay faced a fund in his defense at an unspecified event tonight, with ingestion noted and District te involved.
Rioting and public disorder erupted in Cleveland as conductors and motormen strike disrupts street railway service. Mayor Johnson warned force would be used to restore order, police to protect property, while arbitration talks failed to stop violence. By night, city car service was largely crippled with limited schedules returning.
Poughkeepsie May 16 Barry K Thaws bid for liberty from Matteawan insane asylum after confinement since his arrest for the murder of Stanford White. The habeas corpus hearing ended after District Attorney Jornmes asked to have Thaw examined by his agents to judge his mental condition, an order Thaw could not answer. The judge set the decision for Monday May 25.
Crowley La May 1 Repairs reached here tonight after a tornado near this place killed four persons. The storm damaged homes and businesses, with injuries reported as crews assessed the scene and began aid and cleanup efforts.
In Washington on May 16 a small guard was formed by detectives to protect Bryaw. A man calling at the governor’s office claimed to bear a message from a friend of Mr Bevan. The clerk received the message and officials described the caller as a harmless crank.
Forecast notes cooler conditions in the north on Sunday with a fall pattern continuing Monday and showers or thunderstorms in the northwest. Lower Michigan cool with Sunday showers and Monday rain, fresh west winds. Southern areas fair, northern portions showery, variable winds.
Seventeen year old Socksberger of 1717 Koch street is in critical condition at St. Joseph's hospital after a street car collision at Calhoun and Williams streets around 6 pm. He suffered a fractured skull about three inches long, scalp lacerations, back and hip bruises, and was impaled by jagged debris. Doctors Morris Duemling and Brown performed surgery. the boy, son of Louis Bocksiberger, worked at Archer printing plant and rode home when his bicycle wheel skidded into a southbound car. Witnesses aided, the motorman stopped the vehicle, and he was later taken to the hospital.
The Senate debated a resolution from the Ways and Means Committee to hire export advisers for tariff revision and studies of production costs in competing nations. The session adjourned at 4 30 p m with several bills passed and a push to resume hearings during the looming recess.
Washington May 16 The bill to continue the Inland Waterways Commission was passed by the House under suspension of the rules. The measure, introduced by Senator Burton of Ohio, advances to the next stage. Washington May 16 An new riv al and charters bill will not be acted on this session, and no curves will be authorized until the next session, according to Representative Bottom of Ohio, chair of the Rivers and Harbors Committee.
Washington May 11 The general deficiency appropriation bill, last of the government supply measures, was reported to the house by the appropriations committee. It totals 17 542 572 dollars with 10 000 000 for pensions and includes 5 156 089 for increased pay for navy enlisted men and officers and coal costs for the battleship Meet since. The bill also provides 804 900 for printing and binding and other audited expenses.
Miss Crete Bowman, longtime resident of Pierceton, suffered a worsening condition this week. Doctors Focter of Fort Wayne and Tong of Pierceton decided to move her to Hope Hospital for treatment.
In Auburn Indiana May 11 1934 a farm in Rothier township North of Whetsel land near South Irothena4 was advertised for taxes and sold by D M Link attorney. The 112 acre tract started at 2400 dollars and sold for 3950 dollars to West and Thrush with Doe involved as principal bidders in the sale.
Telegrams from Watson and Gilliams to Randall But report a favorable canal survey endorsement. Crumpacker notes Watson resigns from Ways and Means with Crumpacker to succeed. Mr Harper gains $1,000 added to salary. May 4 Washington D C reports favorable committee action on Fort Wayne canal project.
Washington reports House committees passed canal propositions with no progress this session. Watson retires from Ways and Means. Cannon announces Crumsucker of Indiana as replacement. May 16 reports confirm resignation and appointment amid committee reshuffle.
Washington report notes Senator Beveridge secured a 2000 pound civil service allowance for War Department staffer F. Harper of Fort Wayne for auditing Panama Canal accounts. Auditor Harper previously certified claims totaling 27 million dollars for the canal commission. Representative Gilliam’s hearing covered the Michigan and Erie Ship Canal proposal affecting Fort Wayne and northern Indiana.
Subcommittee on arrangements announced temporary officers for the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Key posts include Chairman Tullus C Burrows of Michigan General Secretary John R Mulloy and Chief Assistant Secretary Lakiy ete Th Gleason of New York with multiple assistants and clerks named from several states.
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