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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1908

Page

7

Plant Will Close at Old Location Thursday

The Liberty Shiel Wilisy company plans to suspend Isle of shir waist production as it moves to a new factory between Nickul Plate tecks and Columbia Street. The 0x140 foot building will house a major new workroom for girls, with 25 to 100 additional machine operators, and offices finished in quarter sawed oak. The move aims to have the factory ready by November 1 though heating delays occurred. operations should resume in the new quarters under the same management.

Iswater Shiel Wilisy Company Tomber Additiomel Angie Nickul Plate Tecks Columbia Street Mun Anént Frank L. Taft Chenawianarters

Lake Shore Bridge Work At Lake Shore ia Keime Supervises Major Repairs

The Lake Shore building department reports extensive work on the rail bridge spanning the creek near Eckart Packing. Main track timber replacement and repairs under the spur near Pennsylvania tracks are planned with three new foot walks between bridges and at the outer sides. Reime leads the crew, recently involved in track work in Chicago for Lake Shore Railway.

Ia. Keime Wake Shores Bridge and Building Department Lms Workan Pole Rollins Mills Reime Chicago Pelng Dans Lake Share Ruad

Suspects Named in South Bend Post Office Robbery

Journal-Gazette reports the arrest of men in South Bend tied to the recent post office robbery that yielded over 18,000 dollars. One suspect is identified as Detroit Whitey while another is described as Richard Whites. detectives weigh whether to reveal names.

Journal-Gazette South Bend Detroit Whitey

Warsaw Fugitive Whitey Linked to Rail Thefts

Detectives tracking Mikhar t Whitey, a long pursued escapee from War dali, linked him to robberies and an assault on a brakeman after a freight train incident. He reportedly fled Warsaw jail after two months and was later seen in Detroit and Cleveland as authorities pursue him. The case involves possible sightings by deputies traveling on the roads and a hunt extending to South Bend as the search continues for the notorious criminal.

Detroit Minehart Whitey Whitey Cleveland Mikhart Whitey Warsay Warsaw Vily South Bena Crudk

Technical Lecture by Prof C E Reid at Fort Wayne Club

Professor C E Reid of the Ouse School of Applied Science spoke to Blecoma-tracnic Club members in the Fort Wayne Electric Works drafting room last night. He covered standardizing electrical measuring and rapid improvements in instruments for accurate measurements in electric machinery and lighting plans, with stereopticon views.

E Reid Ouse School of Applied Science Fort Wayne

Railroads plan three percent freight rate increase

W C Brown of New York Central Lines told D W Upham in Chicago that carriers agree on a three percent rise to replace the previously threatened ten percent in rates. The move comes after tariff reviews and coordination with shippers, with committees to discuss the new rates without a stated goal of persuasion.

Cincago W. C. Brown New York Central Lines D. W. Upnan Chicago Upham Tiliois Manufacturers' Association Brown

Brighter Prospects for Rolling Mill Activity Rise

Reported by Industrial observers that by February rails will run near full capacity as scrap iron floods yards and railroads begin to place orders. Dealers stay optimistic amid January inventories, with broader demand seen from painters, decorators, and housewives as urban business tone improves.

Nickel Plate crews report illness and partial slackening

Weather and illness slow work on the montis of Wey with crews of Nickel Plate and other lines affected. William Smarc of Nickel Plate reports a week of downtime and several brakemen and a flagman off duty due to illness. Homeseekers excursions underwhelmed with eighteen passengers picked up locally. Nickel Plate’s pay and dispatching see routine fluctuations as crews return to duty and a galvanizing department reopens after a lull.

Wey Wiliam Smarc Daly Becuse Zambago B. Kunen H. B. Stoddard Eltenwood Dane Nickel Chitebeaker Ilness Ysads F. Puy Parnin Nickel Plate Chicago Pennsylvania Lima Fttyalx

Edgar Noble Promoted to Storehouse Supervisor

Edger Noble has been promoted to a storehouse supervisor position at the Pennsylvania store, with a raise and day school opportunity. J. J. Graham of the Pennsylvania shows says he has 25 to 30 carpenters needed, and many workers have been put to work in the department over the past month though demand remains unmet. Delegates D. Bamons, Crawford Griswold, Hi Doty, Dillon, Junghks, and J. W. Burns are named to the state Railroad F M convention in South Bend this week. Calhoun Street creasing runs at the Wabash railroad site show a slight inflation with ballast work under way.

Edger Noble Pennsylvania Mr. Noble J. 4 Graham Thifty Carpenters Wwe OD. Bamons Crawford Griswold Hi Doty Dillon WE Junghks J. W. Burns The Railroad FM. Cla South Bend Wabash Calhoun Street

Industrial Notes and Weather Disruptions At Midwest Rail Hub

Industrial briefs report personnel changes at interurban and rail firms including Lewis resuming duties at the station, Harris resigning from the Traction company, Smilth traveling agent in Port Wayne, and Split in transit. Odd Fellows gathering in Indianapolis noted, with Nickel Plate work and suspender details. Heavy snow blankets Grand Rapids line with trains delayed. Port Wayne and nearby hubs see closures. Frank Hagao returns to Pennsylvania shops after illness. Knoll to Germany for several months.

Air Lewis Frank Harris The Traction Company Allan B. Smilth Pennsylvania Port Peter Schald Mitchell Mill Times Iutemer Frank Henry Bass Foundry W. G Page Penashivanti Indianapolis Maw Haven Grand Rapids Nellanm Henry Millurmesey Frank Hagao Morenain Haugh T Sarin J. T Niezer

Local Workers Report Bass, Fire, and Union Votes

The Pennsylvan ia boiler shop worker Roy Bender was injured but not likely to lose an eye after an engine incident in the roundhouse. Kolier, a Pennsylvania brake inspector, crushed two fingers in a gear accident. A sealing valve caused damage to the roundhouse wall and minor financial loss. A Tallors local meeting rejected joining the international union or a quarterly convention. members voted to support the Trade and Labor council. Claverice Burke and Julia Mager wed yesterday in the early morning ceremony. they were feted at the Pennsylvania station and will honeymoon in Chicago before settling in Fort Wayne.

Lmeyer Harton Kan Roy Bender Lvania Iran Kolier Femisylvania Brake Round House Rofter Pennsylvania Roundhouse Tallors Lyo International Union Trade and Labor Council Hatey Walver Cub Vuk Inter Claverice Burke Julia Mager Pennsylvania T Rhe Tran Chicago Burke Adams Express Ohwaga Fort Wayne

Fragmented letter questions truth of anonymous baby story

A garbled letter repeats phrases about a fat baby and mysterious events, asking if readers have ever read the above letter. It asserts some versions recur and claims the letters are genuine and of real interest to readers.

Dabey W Wien SMV Claes Hegarty Woollvil

Bauer Seeks Divorce in Early Court Action

Dore R Bauer begins divorce proceedings against Thesfore Bauer alleging abandonment and failure to support three children. The filing claims he is unfit to care for the children. Various civil matters appear in Superior Court today including a $18,000 damage suit by Peter Neuman against the Grand Rapids Indiana Railroad for a leg injury, and a trustee case against Haberkorn Engine Company. Jurors and court dates are noted along with other local civil actions and a license to wed listing several couples.

Dore R. Bauer Thesfore Bauer Pialit Grean Ditlinger and Houk Will & Gin Peter Neum Grand Rapids & Indiana Ailroad Company Neuman Henry M. Williams Allen County Huntington Hictman Jackson Tunsday N. Heaton Superior Court Jointy Comanissioners Jayon D. Horn Prederick Kinehn

Monroe County Recorder Charged With Embezzlement

A warrant was issued for the arrest of Thomas Vollivar, former Monroe County recorder, who is charged with embezzlement. Judge James B. Wilson noted the case as a matter for the county records and ordered pursuit of the suspect.

Monroe County Corder Blooi Vira Bench Judes James B. Wilson Thomas Vollivar

Adams County School Convention Report Sparks Details

Fragmentary OCR notes speak of a Adams County school convention with unclear names and shuffled text. The readable portions hint at a gathering or meeting report with possibly attendees or organizers, but the exact details and outcomes remain obscured by garbled wording.

Arrest in Rome Affinity Case Reported by Local Desk

An arrest is reported in connection with an affinity group case described with garbled OCR text. Key names and locations are unclear, but the notice references arrest actions tied to individuals associated with a roman affinity network and monetary aspects. Further readable details are not present in the fragment.

Affnity and Divorce Mentioned in Court Filings

Fragmentary text notes Grace Gee accompanied officers to Fort Wayne without trouble. A divorce complaint mentions a Gertle woman tied to Rose. No dates or full details are provided in the readable portion.

Grace Gee Fort Wayne Gertle Rose

Me Patterson-Fietcher Co. Glove Sale Highlight

Local store promotes a $1 glove offer described as the best value in the city. Readers are invited to visit Patterson-Fietcher Co. to take advantage of the deal.

Pat Peter Pidur Stomtl Pci Patterson-Fietcher Co

Oil Theft Strikes Wells County Leases

In Wells County oil workers report widespread thefts disrupting leases. Pipe line companies learned of the losses and cut off several leases after discovering oils went missing. The article notes growing concern and claims of severe losses in the area.

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Kitchen Fire Destroys Home in Peratur Tale

In Peratur on November 1 Mrs Edyun returned home to east of the girl Jest after an com arising with her husband born to the Mull. The kitchen was destroyed by fire and the rest of the house damaged by neighbors named Henry Frickle’s family. The origin is unknown though suspicions point to mice and a night disturbance. The owner had recently completed remodeling and house chores.

Peratur Ed [Yun Henry Frickle Rome

No More Indigestion Fore Months Ago Shaw Frabur

A garbled OCR passage discusses earlier medical or drug plans and mentions a list of ingredients and remedies. The text is fragmented, with missing context about the author, date, and location. It references a chemical compound and a product by a company, but details are unclear.

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