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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text from Orange Texas mentions epilepsy nerve energy and nervous energy, with a dubious offer about a money back return. The readable fragments suggest a misformatted piece lacking coherent facts or dates.
Pennsylvania and Fort Wayne mills boost labor forces as dozens of men join shops like Kerr Murray and Unite. New hires fill skilled roles, while sewing and knitting operations expand at the Knitting mills building under Hernan Bauer. Promotions shift agency posts and freight office staffing as a Denver incident echoes through local rail operations.
Geonse Slebok and C Devine are hired as knitters in Portman Davidsons seam less room. New machines bought for the room will be installed next week, with several Leys and men to operate them, plus hiring in other mill departments as ready. Additional notes mention travel agents and staff movements amid a busy Fort Wayne scene with upcoming duties set for November 1.
Mobs of details outline how 10 marshal divisions will form for the march with precise street rendezvous spots and waiting orders. Notes mention crowds, rail passenger influx and guard movements, with personnel named and streets listed for each division.
Allen of Elyria Ohio died of din at home of her son in Fort Wayne after a four day illness. Her name was misspelled in initial reports. Survived by husband the Rev BE Allen of Wichita and four children BE Allen of Fort Wayne, E W Allen, and two others. One sister Mrs Julius Hannister of Wauson. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A disrupted article describes a political rally and planned parade by railroad and shopmen. The text mentions campaign rhetoric against oligarchy and a call to participate in polls. A public meeting is scheduled with a parade planned for this evening at Wayne and Barr streets at 7 15 oclock.
A chaotic, garbled report describes a large turnout and confusion at a community gathering. Names appear jumbled, with references to several individuals and places, hinting at a controversial or suspenseful scene and a desire for orderly handling by officials.
Democratic candidate William Jennings Bryan drew large crowds across nine towns in Ohio, from Napoleon to Lorain, urging voters to back his anti trust and labor platform. He condemned Rockefeller and Carnegie while defending Roosevelt era reforms, facing interruptions over unemployment relief and thrift questions during the Columbus area push.
Col Bryan spoke in Napoleon praising Taft and criticizing Rockefeller’s reported Taft backing. He argued trusts and Republican-aligned interests share goals, urging law enforcement restraint and economic stability while denouncing radical measures and industrial excess.
A debate over campaign financing reveals clashes between Roosevelt and Taft supporters. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company reportedly backed Taft, challenging the anti trust stance touted by Roosevelt. A plaintiff alleges misapplied sale funds and seeks contract rescission and $1,500.
Mrs. Metrage Biting wife of John Biting aged about seventy two died suddenly at her daughter Mrs. C M Lange’s home where they had been staying two weeks. Heart trouble and complications caused death within hours of the first attack. Born in Hanover Germany November 18 1843 she came to America with her parents in 1849. She lived in Minster and Decatur and later in Minster with her husband working in the Boston store. Survived by husband four daughters Mrs Ligate Lange Mrs J F Kremerkany Mrs P L Bhinger and Mrs Mary Oldiges. one son John at Minster. many grandchildren and one brother Parked Rube. Body at son John’s home in Minster. Funeral at St. Mary’s church Minster with Eugene Grimme officiating.
The Durian utylist News from Decatur Illinois reports on the Gallmeyer case involving Wilhelm and Dory Chulmey, with attorney Testarson and Maran, alleging complications. Details describe property disputes, consent issues, and claims of debts and settlements among Conrad and Wilhelmina Gallmeyer, affecting Preble township residents and related heirs.
Sunday schools across Whitley County will conduct five institutes starting November 16. Events run Mon Tue Wed Thu evenings at South Whitley Baptist church Churubusco United Brethren church St. Joan's United Church Thnenereck township Zarwill Methodist Episcopal church with dates November 16 to 14.
The Indiana State Sunday School association leads a Friday program with special instructors George N. Burnis and Mrs M J Baldwin. The sequence repeats at all meetings with sermons and talks including The Standards of Excellence by Mrs Baldwin Teacher Training by Mr Burnish and The Primacy Program by Balie.
Modern Woodmen members in Columbia City and Larvill husked 8 bushels of corn for a member. John Hourt, a resident west of town, is blind in one eye after a recent accident. Doctors fear loss of sight in the other eye. a dinner program followed the husking event by the Columbia City order of Royal Neighbors.
Superintendent Henry Telgar of the county schools is in the city on a week long inspection tour. He has visited fourteen townships, visiting sixty five district schools and reports the majority are in excellent shape.
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