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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1908
Page
8
A protest against increased freight rates is noted alongside a photograph of locomotives numbered 120, valued at $1,000,000, taken near Ute Lake Shore railroad. The image will be used in support of the railroads during interstate commerce commission discussions.
A new travel bulletin from Toledo and intermediate points to Fort Wayne cut rates for summer journeys. The special bulletin, effective June 1, promises fares lower than last year, enabling more travelers to plan outings at reduced costs.
Nickel Plate operates a 30 minute suburban shuttle from Rocky River to Cleveland during a city strike. Since service began, more than 6,000 passengers have ridden the train, with 10 cent fares. A Belin, ex traveling passenger agent, heads the line with headquarters in the city.
The annual election named L. Hadley president J B Mill acting secretary and Duryea treasurer The board of directors will include A Barnes The club grew from 25 to 180 members in two years A plein aire is planned at Mobison Park to showcase wireless telegraphy demonstrations by members.
Local ticket offices report many inquiries about rates for coast points. Many persons seek details on garamet rates, and questions come daily from multiple offices.
A Springheld Onle writer Dr Mery asserts stomach disorders cause over 60 percent of sickness and 98 percent of Americans face stomach issues. He cites dire links to headaches skin eruptions and other ailments and promotes a single remedy of calcareous tincture with specific dosing, claiming broad cure potential and modest cost.
A muddled coastal travel note suggests gates at resorts will resemble last year while roads offer tickets obtained in 1907. Excursion business may be lighter than in 1907, though the long trip is believed to be more numerous this year.
Charter Silverstein yesterday secured a healer position at the S S and Bowser aims for a similar post with Silverstein Packing in the east end. J N Blows, a Pennsylvania fireman confined to Mercy hospital since April 1, is said to be threatened with total paralysis after an accident while attempting to alight from his engine at the Ssth street round house, injuring his spine.
Industrial notes from the Wabash and Pennsylvania shops report resignations and personnel changes. Auditors and millwrights, including Tenson and Ly Allinger, travel for company work while others return from Chicago roundhouses. A worker, Verwler, is injured. summer uniforms are issued to passenger train crews. Wabash touts excursion plans to Detroit. Pennsylvanian machinist Fitzpatrick is off with a finger injury. A large GE lamp truck moves between Holman Street plants and freight houses. Adeleat Center, daughter of J. H. Center, suffers facial injuries from a fall caused by a larger child, but her nose is not broken.
Indiana Inspector William Blakely issues a firm denial of coroner Dr. Kesler's accusations about the inspection of the New Allen House fire in Allen County. Blakely refutes Kesler’s statements as contrary to the department's findings.
War saw Indiana May 26. Wiar Asmith of St Louis and James Kenex Garrett were arrested yesterday at Syrense on a charge of burgling a building at the cement plant. Police recovered two cont nod a petit of unclear items.
The scene shows spectacles held as routine as prisoners are placed behind bars. A guard named Hamlin unexpectedly whips out a tune during the moment, players responding with "Home, Sweet Home" in the background.
War sa w Ind May 20 The grand guru with mnade try report yesterday urged immediate repair of the large boiler at the county infirmary noting its bad condition and poor air and water pressure tanks Also mention of hearing Charles Williams at Wayne St M E church tonight admission 25c Dudley Buck chorus listed
Quinton McGullough traveling passenger agent for the Chicago and North Western reported light passenger and freight flow on roads into the northwest. He predicted improved business when summer rates take effect on June 1. After a year ago agreement with the Pennsylvania Railroad to acquire 200 all steel cars, several former coaches have been sent to shops for overhaul and will head west of Pittsburgh for service.
Warsaw Indiana May 40 The Warsaw lodge of Odd Fellows twenty eight members traveled to Indianapolis to perform first degree work at grand lodge meetings The team includes Thomas J Nye captain Z G Calvert N G Charley Slater Vo Ga F Coleman FP O John L Trish P H G William Cronon William Bullers Abio Hillebrand Dr George Donely A E Frank Judson Hi Ror Crist L John Alms G DB A Bowman T G Veritn Goss 0 Gi Charles Davis W Fred Kinch RS No Howard Kinch L 8 N 63 John Inch RS WG Clyde Lowe L 5 Yoga Gnarls Wilbur Murray Tar Wilshire John Housman Ray Gloxd Charles Wilcoxey John Denny Otis Minor Gus Carteaux musician Sharles Spear.
Ohio bid on Governor Harmon unfolds with a dramatic change of stance at the state convention. Harmon, a former attorney general, declares his candidacy a duty to party, recounting early career choices and stressing his opposition to prize fighting and his support for order. He praises allies and notes his family ties, athletic interests, and long public service while defending his aggressive campaign stance.
In Decatur the Steele & Weaver market store was found broken into this morning. About $13 in money was stolen last night after a window pane was cut to gain entry. Cash from the card register and a desk were taken. the desk had been locked but was easily opened and relocked. No other items were disturbed. Police investigated but no further clues were reported.
May 26 Greater practices settling the street railway strip carefully and the arbitration was made to day than by day the strike was herun Both Sill TAGs MawriN Concessions. President Pymont, of Tie Mualetpal traction rampant, elated that he weld Gyles Mack tie mid empirres as new man. tle Insisted upon giving the present pith at work the preference, This was nhiectiomae te tis uilion, It Aa later jronference with the union members oF the state board of arbitralion obtained.
A light concession from the Starlord eased tensions as TV men returned to work for a brief period. Violence waned during the day and evening. Mayor Tilson issued a proclamation promising rewards for information leading to arrests of individuals placing explosives on the trade.
In Laporte Cerendr Mack is identified as the owner of the charred remains found in the ruins after an afternoon blaze. The discovery confirms the deceased as Mrs. Gunneset Garoner Mack of Laporte, with authorities noting the timing around 4 o'clock. The case centers on verifying identity and cause of the fire.
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An adult female body was found in the Gone ness home after the Agri 28 fire. The coroner declares the death as felonious but the perpetrator remains unknown. The verdict suggests readiness for trial next Monday with defense arguments anticipated.
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