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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
8
D Redding of the Federation of Labor stresses labor’s part in the statewide advocacy. He warns the county option bill could obscure true labor issues and calls for unity with federation leaders to oppose liquor-traffic aid efforts.
A report describes a Wabash event where Blooded Indians gathered with tomahawks displayed and shouted, drawing safety concerns as a stock company and labor federation officials attended. Labor leader Gart Shober was honored by the Federation of Labor. next convention planned for 1909 in Seattle with Port Warren noted.
Long list of Bowser and Pennsylvania shop workers in Fort Wayne, including new hires, transfers, and returns after illness or travel. Notable names appear across Bowser machine shop and Pennsylvanian shops, with mentions of Isaac Todd Ishin Bechtel J. L. Klee Henry Elsely and others. A meeting of Stereotypers Local 64 and remarks by Edward Lutes are noted amid labor news.
Reports say the St Marys river bridge near Swinney park now permits trains to run at full speed after two months of slowdowns due to substandard conditions. A machinist, F G Liang, returned to work while another worker suffers from a serious hand injury. several shopmen resume duties after absences.
Mr Maurin G Nieaer of Montvesville, president of the National Tay find Grain Dealers' association, has appointed Mr Charles S Bush of this city as a delegate to the national waterways convention, to be held in Chicago Thursday and Friday. A committee of five, appointed by the president, will attend the event. Mr Nie and Mr Bash will leave tomorrow morning.
A delegation including Mr. FB A Randall and president of the Toledo Fort Wayne and Chicago Waterway Association will push a Saint Paul project from Lake Erie toward Lake Michigan. Niezer has secured active help from other delegates he appointed.
The Allen County Plowing Association held its annual meeting Saturday with officer elections, naming John as president and McKay as treasurer. Plans were set for the annual plowing contest on Thursday October, while committees including James G, Dickson, and John J. Gihie prepare notices to members.
Mr Raph RO Ferry and Miss Sarah D Dotwell were married Saturday evening at the groom’s home on North street in Columbia City. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W F Tolliver, pastor of the Baptist church. The couple are the children of Warren Cowell and reside with the groom’s family on North street.
Whitley County pioneer Mary Wear widow of a local iron worker died at her home this morning after a long illness. The report notes she had suffered from complications and had lived in the area for many years. Her husband is named as a local tradesman.
An aged woman died May 7 1824 at eighty four. The fragment references her relations James Amayn Rodnes and David Jame township Bird and mentions a first marriage to Levi Thomas. It hints at a future service led by Rev Luwtenbill and a burial.
Admiral Coffee records a court entry where a subject from South Walther pleads guilty to a crime involving a John Sumley of the Atoz Priving company. The case references medical purposes and a liquor-related incident, with a fine totaling $15.30.
In a tense game at Shipshewana, the Stars fell behind early but surged back before ending in a decisive defeat. Star Ragtes were unable to contain the Shipshewana offense as key players delivered scoring bursts to seal the victory.
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