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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
8
Fragmented OCR text mentions political figures and endorsements. It appears to reference election notices, a congressman candidate, and timetable or endorsement notes, with garbled names and places. The readable items include a congressman reference and an endorsement note, though specifics are unclear.
The winter schedule for the GR and 1 road takes effect next Sunday. The Northland Limited, the line’s premier train to the Michigan lakes, will be reorganized. existing No. 7 will remain year round, while a through train from Fort Wayne to the north and back will run daily. Sunday fisherman specials continue on current times until demand fades. Other changes include altered departure times for Nos. 3, 12, 36, 5, and 2, with adjustments to north and southbound legs and Sunday exceptions.
The Fort Wayne lodge marks the janetyeth anniversary of the International Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. Members note rapid growth since 1885 and anticipate the lodge’s twenty fifth birthday celebrations next year. Local lodges spread to major rail centers as enthusiasm for organization rises.
John Stewart, a Wabash brakeman, died after being run over and having a leg amputated at St Joseph's hospital. He passed away Thursday morning at 1:80 o'clock. His funeral will be held from the home of Spa Kincald, conducted by the Puru brotherhood. Stewart, thirty seven, was a widower with no known relatives except for a single relative in Indianapolis.
Pennsylvania officials led by General Manager Atterbury will spend a week in Veranda after awarding prizes to supervisors and foremen. About one hundred officials will inspect lines east of Pittsburgh, with plans to cover Port Wayne, Panhandle and Vandalia, returning ten days later to conclude the Western outlets.
Wabash offers a special excursion train from Aure to Toledo and return Sunday morning departing at 7 00 and arriving in Toledo at 3 30. Tickets available on the train or at day lines. The trip includes stops at intermediate points and joins regular trains. Freight agents and Pennsylvanian officials connected with the trip and operations are noted.
The draft option bill in Indianapolis sets a petition format for a county vote on prohibiting the sale of intoxicating beverages. It outlines ballot wording, election board composition, counting procedures, and timelines, with a majority favoring prohibition ending licenses in the county and triggering statewide licensing impacts.
The act allows townships to issue licenses or deny licenses for intoxicating liquors with remonstrance options. Elections, costs from county funds, and adherence to general election laws apply. The act clarifies it adds to existing prohibitions and must be liberally construed to support its purposes.
An impromptu gathering in Lagrange witnessed a cordial greeting and lively discussion on current issues. Speakers Ton O. ZL and Ton. J. W. Hanan delivered prompt speeches while the town band provided music, and attendees praised the event despite some routine disruptions.
In Lacrange Indiana a juvenile court sentenced Wilma and Vita J Keck yesterday. The girls were described as not vicious or immoral and will be sent Friday to a girls' reform school until they reach age twenty one.
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