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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
8
Labor rumors spread after twenty five female operators at the Fort Wayne Electric Works were said to strike over a too cold room. Management blamed heating failures for delays, denying a strike. Company pledged to improve heating, noting early-season conditions.
East Gar car shops extend overtime to ease an emerging car shortage. The Pennays run the best shops in the city and will operate seventy one and a half hours per week until further notice. Nearly 100 car repairers and laborers have been hired in two weeks, with more workers needed.
Pennsylvania, Tha and Nickel Plate announce a three quarters fare for a round trip to Chicago from late November through December. Fares total 3.43 dollars for regular trains, with auto show attractions in Fort Wayne drawing crowds as usual. Bridge repairs on the Pennsylvania line near Swinney Park have ended safety cautions for crossing trains.
The Wabash reports heavier traffic through the city and stronger shipments from Fort Wayne amid post-election activity. Employees move between the Nickel Plate and Fort Wayne works. several resignations and new hires occur as maintenance and repair continue across the yards, depots, and shops.
The funeral of William Ault, formerly of this city, who died crossing the Nickel Plate railroad via Port Wayne, will be held Sunday at 1 o'clock in the I. O. Church. Services will be led by the Ren War order, of which the deceased was a member.
At a Paris Aero Club dinner Wilbur Wright received the club's gold medal and the Academy of Sports medal while French officials and scientists applauded his and Orville Wright's aviation achievements. Jean Barthouy presided as Wright thanked France for its homage and credited aviation progress to perseverance and genius.
Whitley County Court News reports the circuit court session with Thad and other cases set for hearing. A Nabie county case in the Hampsher Till matter was postponed to May 5 due to juror issues and defendant illness. The board of commissioners appoints viewers for a county bridge project with George Ott consulting and Dec. 17 for budget plans.
A local Democratic committee report praises campaign work in La Grange County while noting defeat in statewide races. Roy, chair, expresses satisfaction with organization, finances, and voter support, highlighting increased Democratic margins and careful management despite losses.
James Donaldson, manager of the Booth Whitley Hoop company, was seriously injured in an incident reported by Kiet News Daven Houth Whitley, on November 5. Further details were not provided in the readable portion.
An employee fell when his coat was caught in a revolving wheel gear and was hurled to the floor. He suffered concussion and multiple bruises, remained unconscious for two hours, then rested easier with medical attention from Dr. L. H. Herliard. Most furniture and household goods were saved as fire damaged upper rooms. the incident left the shop partially unaffordable. The Ladies Society to serve a warm supper for 150 at the Third Presbyterian church on Friday, November 6, from 5 to 8 p.m.
A blaze at the James Hinkson residence near Packerton Ind. caused extensive damage to the home originating from a defensive fire. The origin and details are unclear due to the fragmentary report, but residents reported smoke and flames visible from nearby roads. No injuries are confirmed in the brief note.
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