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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1908
Page
7
A vintage advertisement touts Parisian Sage as a miraculous hair grower that stops odors and promises a cooler scalp. It claims strong testimonials from a New York woman and emphasizes sales through Meyer Braz and Giroux Mig. Co with a listed price of 30 cents.
Grace Daley daughter of John Daley, a former union leader, won the Fort Wayne Winter Carnival queen contest held last night after a late vote count. Bertha Liebman placed third and Miss Asselman finished second with strong vote totals.
Railroads trim inventories, using up odds and ends rather than buying new material. Managers say they are rebuilding plants and delaying purchases, while claiming improved traffic hides a cautious market. Fort Wayne Refrigerator Works wins a large contract amid competitive bids. Pennsylvania Railroad officials visit Newark to review a new transit project.
A report from Air Metros outlines Yuri’s new tunnel route through Newark with a target completion by May 1. Officials claim full subway and tunnel system will be electrified citywide and total cost will match the $90,000,009 budget set aside for the project at the Pennsyl- location.
The Warne Knitting mills are adding about 400 feet of water pipe to their fire protection system. Pipe extensions aim to cover a large recent expansion and allow taps by four pumps. Water is drawn from the mills cisterns with steam pumps providing power. most large factories in the city rely on their own water supply for emergencies.
At a two day AFL executive council meeting Secretary Morrison reported the last twelve months showed a business income of 120,895 with expenditures totaling 184,608. Net excess was 1,988. During this period 216 charters to subordinate organizations were issued, including three for state and sixty nine for central city federations. Morrison noted an average of about 110 new members left each day for eleven months.
The Fort Wayne rolling mills stay at about half capacity, better than last winter when output averaged a third. Orders remain conservative, covering only immediate needs. Pennsylvania officials including Frank Rey, Y. Bates, and E.H. Tifberry met local officials in the city to discuss operations at Allegheny plants.
A stream of personnel moves and travel notes from Pittsburgh area plants includes F Gaskins resigning his site, Ed Schacher in town on company business, Burney Spanley planning a week eastward trip, and George Baernger resuming duties after illness. Other staff travel lists cover car inspector Knox purchasing wheels, switchman Cramer's vacation return, and cranes operators seeking destinations from Boston to Cleveland. Also noted are plant updates on Wayne Knitting mills expansion, Pennsylvanian shops crews leaving for inspections, and shifts in depot staff and sales clerks winding down for vacations in Chicago, Milwaukee, and Indianapolis.
The Pennsylvanian reports engineer Tony Stetneyre, long absent due to illness, has resumed duty following several weeks of sickness. His health had suffered from rheumatism and related ailments, but he is now clear of the disease and back at the controls.
A scrambled report notes Emperor William’s failure to cross into French territory near Altenberg. French authorities welcomed the visit, with praise for hospitality shown. The piece mentions the Moselle river scene and a ceremonial gesture, ending with an advertisement for Gold Seal cigars.
In Sew Pahs Indiana, Yoder, a 45 year old, was badly burned when baled straw he rode on caught fire last evening. He suffered burns to his hands, stomach, and sides, as the straw and wagon were consumed.
The city announces a winter fuel program funded by electric savings. Mayor Bledon urges residents to help the needy. poor residents may obtain fuel by contacting city officials. The plan follows a 20 percent cut in electric budgets to conserve funds for shortages.
Fort Wayne Bika manager Harry Wieblee receives a return game request from Warsaw manager Goss. Unclear date as Decatur and Bellevue seek rematches. Warsaw players thank the Fort Wayne club for hospitality.
Real estate transfers by Z G Heller and others cover Joliet or Winonas towns with several parcels sold to Tri-State Loan and Trust Co, valued around 32 000 and 3 840 dollars, plus smaller deeds. The passage also reports a Brethren Church general conference at Winona Lake, noting debt and funds raised for Kentucky missions and a future meeting in Winona Lake next August.
A reader shares a testimonial about Grape-Nuts helping her strength and her baby’s health while she cared for an infant. She notes the product’s whole wheat and barley base and claims regular use improved both mother and child. The letter ends by urging readers to "read The Post" and mentions that new letters arrive periodically.
Report from Hibbing Minnesota cites unchecked blazes in Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan tied to a plan by 125 alleged outsiders displaced from mining areas The fires have devastated Isle Royale Lake Superior forests and threaten nearby towns Investigations target anyone involved in the plot and heightened patrols guard routes in the wilderness to prevent further arson damage
A traveling salesman, believed to be in this state, saved a man and a woman from drowning in Bloomington, Illinois. The other man, Mr. Smith of St. Louis, left his entire estate to Karow, who initially refused. Reports say $60,000 awaits Karow, with holdings in Arkansas and Illinois. relatives say he may visit this city soon.
By Wise News Bureau LAGRANGE Ind Sept 11 Two important cases before the morning docket Sherman Williamson of Monga charged with petty larceny taken from Edward Sherman with eight year old Charles Karnsberger Williamson sentenced to Indiana reformatory for one to eight years Karnsberger to stand trial later The state versus William Fisher dismissed Ellen Wilson case dismissed
Brethren conference raised mission funds as Arythren group near Winona Lake. notes indicate sale efforts at A H Staub, 115 E Columbia Street, funding Wenlocks missions with over $1,000 raised. The item references a city news brief from Winona Lake, Ind dated September 1.
Sept 1 report notes crowds gathering around Toby City as Sam Small arrives to address the public. Planned union meeting and speeches by Democratic ministers are mentioned, with organizers aiming to keep the event active through Sunday.
Baxter contacted parties in Fort Wayne to learn if a 9 dare had been proposed for the speaker, but leading fennerats had no knowledge of any conclusion or ending.
The ad lists today’s specials including spring duck and spring chicken, live lobsters, oysters, and frog legs. Bray’s offers a variety of seafood and poultry choices, highlighting fresh options for diners.
Warsaw Ing. Sept. 13. City Clerk C2 Stik reports the Lesh Mfg Co of Warsaw and this city will hold a sale Saturday at 10 oclock in the morning at the pink building. Bidders are invited as inquiries surge about the buildings and the sale.
A fragmentary Auburn news item reports turtle soup served at the Hof Brau all day with mentions of workers and an unclear incident. The text is garbled but references a hurt person and an attempted escape from an incident at a local mill.
The readable fragments describe attempts to handle a pressing task with a wark or tool, encountering material resistance and partial success. References appear to cover ground apples and pressure, with mentions of a left hind unit and a mall, while noting stress and potential derangement of the mune and lifts. The text remains unclear and incomplete.
Workmen rapid to decorate the Lyric theater on Calhoon street as efforts continue to near opening by October 7. The manager, Lilian, and his wife arrived in city to set up, while the project faces remaining renovations and finishing touches before a formal opening.
Specials from HOF Bray feature spring ducks and spring chicke live lobsters, along with oysters. The offer highlights fresh seafood items and seasonal picks for shoppers seeking ocean fare.
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