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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1908
Page
8
An old advertisement extols a tonic named Can’t Be Beat from Silver City by C. M. Harden, claiming it cures liver and kidney issues, weak backs, chills, and general debility, with a money-back guarantee and sale at Jeset & Brother’s drug store for 50.
The Port Wayne Federation of Labor endorsed Persy Gell for councilman to fill the unexpired term of late Cant. Robert E. Harrison. The resolution cited underrepresentation by organized labor in the city carnival and called for prosecution of alleged non union teamsters involved in last Saturday night’s riot. Federation leaders criticized police for protection lapses and pledged to press for action.
Fort Wayne Electric Works and associated facilities report a wave of vacation returns and leaves. Workers including Joseph Lamboles and Frank Multiger resume duties, while John Brown Louis Ruane and many others take breaks or relocate temporarily. Some staff shift roles. Otto Fuhlberkwa joins the Fort Wayne Abondpost as a reporter, and W. B. Harris covers duties during absences. A list of participants in a benefit fund for Bert Weaver follows, highlighting community support after a work-related injury.
Doughty Captain Winale of the Browser baseball team astonished onlookers last Saturday when the white infield drapery reminded Vincennes' Wincet of his twenty i. The event drew wives and guests, with a list of players and officials present. L. D H. Redding elected federation delegate. state federation to be held at Vincennes starting September 29 for three days. Labor day committee promises a full report next meeting.
An eight inch well at the General Electric works on Holnton street has reached water at 202 feet. The drilling, performed by the Diemer Woll Geil ing company, is said to supply the factory for years and also provided a second well for Wayne Eniting mills.
Robert Schero of the Bass worke suffered a fall Saturday afternoon when a crane swung, striking the plank where he stood and knocking him to the ground. He landed on his back, sustaining a strained back but no serious injuries.
A group from General Electric works on Holman Street traveled to Toledo last Sunday to inspect the Tungsten lamp plant there. The visit included Superintendent Kurt H Johns and several other workers. Other railway and factory news mention injuries, personnel changes, and returns to duty at various local plants and shops.
A Monibak Coffee booth at the fair invites visitors to stop by for a complimentary cup. The offer runs during visiting hours and aims to attract attendees to sample the brand.
Tahkena, Wyo resident Mixy Oliver writes her mother from Wyoming that she will wed Mr. Albert J. Hartung in a Wyoming town next Tuesday. Oliver, long employed at a local ice goods store, has many friends in the area who wish her a happy future.
London society buzzes over Prime Minister Churchill’s looming wedding to Miss Clem. Hine, described as the happiest match in English circles, with plans set for mid September. The piece notes Churchill’s long-hidden charm, mentions Magis matrons, and references Hosier and Airlie as related figures in the social scene.
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