Railroads face wage demands as compensation debate rages
In New York the Arl vat way company offers all item buyers a wage rise under 300 monthly with higher rates if damaged material is returned. Other railroads including Reading and Pennsylvania indicate six percent increases, while New Jersey Central discussions stall over tax-related issues. Chicago hosts talks tied to U S Senate views on salaries and labor leverage amid a broader national dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arl
Damandy
Pennaglvansia
Philadelphis d& Reading
New Jersey Central
Toxi’s Ware UK
Bal- Amore & Ohio
Setilenem
Naw Supgov Central
Moorman 15 Named For Congress In Thirteenth
Bouts Bend reports John L. Moorman of Fines named as the thirteenth district Republican nominee at a county convention. Delegates backed tariff support for Payic Aldvich and President Taft administration. The convention praised Taft’s stance on tariff and Jewish immigration, while expressing solid opposition to the upiet faction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorman
Congress
Bouts Bend
Find
John L. Moorman
Fines
Tenyidge
Pinchot in Transit as Roosevelt Meeting Rumors Rise
A report describes Gifford Pinchot’s travel from New York to Copenhagen with references to charters and encounters aboard ships. It notes attempts to conceal his identity and mentions a possible meeting with Theodore Roosevelt, along with speculation about Pinchot’s relationship to Denmark’s social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Gutar Pinchot
Sara
Captnhagen
Plichet
Ayjenrad
Gaylord Sratin
New York
Pinonat
Gaylord Smith
New York Harbor
Roonevelt
Paasengera
Chiohal
Copenhagen
Alan Joluntone
Denmark
Watch for the Comet and spring cough remedies noted
A fragmentary early 20th century notice urges readers to watch for a comet and prepare for spring illnesses. It mentions Foley's Honey and Tar as a household remedy and warns against harmful drugs, stressing safe preventative measures. The garbled text references care for children and general health precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ua chiMren
Trafar
March Weather Breaks Normal With Dry Fort Wayne Interval
Fort Wayne records show March 1908 and related data with a rare dry month. Average temperature 49.5 degrees, nineteen sunny days, no severe storms, 2.0 inches precipitation noted on March 38. Vegetation responds to bright sun and early warmth across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ike
Jwrch
Bret
Mbsarver O
Monier
Enyiier
Tae Teeerin
Fort Way
Waren
Bury Trauen
Raoio
Golog
Fort Wayne
Hood
Daewoo
Louisiana considers hippo import plan for food supply
The Louisiana legislature and the state game commission discussed an appropriation to import African hippopotamus to the United States for breeding and food purposes. Representative Broussard opposed the idea, calling it educational and impractical until public value is proven, while others urged study of economic potential amid a broader breeding proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Africa
Louisiam Legislatues
Limusaard
Broussard
Memorial Day Program Committees Named for Observance
The Sons of Veterans and a large organizing body announced committees for the upcoming Memorial Day observance. Executives include T. W. Blair as chairman and A. B. Archimids as secretary, with WF Geller handling finances and a long list of subcommittees for programs, decorations, speakers, reception, and veterans groups across multiple posts and camps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anual Observanew Et Monerint Sentay
Wayne
Sons of
Vetrans
Imla & Meatag
Toek
Devin
Nya
T. W. Blair
A. B. Archimid
Transitecs
WF Geller
Finaiwea Committee
E. H H. Backwitter
W. F. Geller
B. Price
Program
C. Clase
H. D. Millee
Programani Amuric
B. C. Clase
H. T. Milles
J. . Schender
Sprakees
Willian
Jesse
Edward White
John Gn
W. W. Carmen
Charles Honver
CD. Nothin
Lawton Park
Brunuel Bradshaw
D. B. Purvkinss
D. Fi Ohes
Jonn. White
Lugrana Tafeyer
J. M. Robinson
J. Huberts
W. & Runisell
Charles Hoover
G. Gratt
TF. Darkwaller
Amos Waller
George D. Adams
William Wickham
Ambrose Kinte
Mason Muscott
Sosamuel Kelton
Rerles Part
William Donald
H.W. Didlman
William 8
Bidwell
Zollinger
D. F. Jones
Gram
J. c Seheaffer
Lawton Camp
John Ryan
D. Nolan
Kirkles
Angola Youth Gets Drunk and 13 Fin ed
A chaotic Angolan scene ends with a youth fined and others involved. Details include intoxication, an assault claim, and police action as witnesses describe the events and a later continuation of related charges. The report mentions a Fort Wayne link and a police officer handling the disturbance.
Durbin in Fort Wayne on business visit
Gov Durbin spent a day in Fort Wayne on a business trip, meeting local company representatives and touring facilities. He emphasized the trip’s practical nature and avoided political implications, with a luncheon and company connections noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Durnin
Pave Ermor
Liar
Fort Wayne
Ned
Durbin
Eles
Bs4getork Hy
Tedhnups Nila
Teteral Untog Safety Company
Idwarg 2
Wilson
Aoh
Fort Warne
Walash
Trust Colossus Aims To Widen Power In New York
April 1 New York testimony described a banker named Browne plotting a vast financial scheme. Officials discussed creating a bank and trust company with near unlimited powers while disguising its true purpose. Questions focused on why a special charter was sought and whether concealment masked a broader plan.
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New York
Stewart Bruyne
Mkeely
Bigantié
Anameli
Yye
Petual Ma
Browne
Simrintendenc Hines
New York Lite Insurance Coutaahy
Cn Infidential
Inve Bonn & McCall
Rowan
International Baoking and Trust Company
Atols Ang Vnes
Dha Ng- Hohe? Bugis Company
Hotenfelss
International Banking and Trust Company
Goronention
Chorice
Kings Daughters hold Indiana state meeting in Indianapolis
State meeting of the Kings Daughters convened in Indianapolis with Maret L-Atier selecting Hart Wayne as the place for the 1611 session. Officers were re elected including Rose Farrington Terre Haute as state secretary and Nellie Filtock Terre Haute as assistant rite secretary.
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Indianapolis
Maret L—Atier
Hart Wayne
Indiana
Ordar of
King’s Daughters Windons
Rose Farrington
Terre Haute
Nellie Filtock
Rite
Margaret Vesey
Fort Waynn
Clara Bi Locke
Pirs
le TV Fite
Madison
Direstors
Tarde Orth
Rawards
Briale Wall
Tagansport
Illaworth Mojion
Connereville
Mina Blanche Mune
Indianspolis
Robert Hupding
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne to Stage Broadway Show in Public Playground Plan
Local talent with Preston Brinker Stock Company partners to present George M. Cohan show at the Majestic for a week. Aimed at raising funds for a city playground movement, the production involves ten arli Hons processional pros, a 25 to 30 member chorus of Fort Wayne young women, and a public sale of tickets to support the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston-Brinkert Stock Company
George AL Cohan
Jors Tyney
Majestic
Fort Wayne
Benyer
Anintlen
Tie Baseatie
Mesa
Preston
Briekert
Alock Arenniznttolt
Warn
Inniely
Clohan
Port Wayne Young Indies
Alan
Trong
Fort Whyre
Rid Riders Fined For Cruelty Case At County Fair
The report cites Charles Hox George Deus and others fined for cruelty with a mistaken name cluster. The group faced penalties of eight dollars each after pledging to distribute liquor to the accused. A separate case lists William Brywek and two others fined for similar offenses, while a plan to visit New Haven was abandoned for gifts and a night at a local venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hox
George Deus
Lenz
Anted Lena
Lerla
Hritzie
W. Balion
Roux
Nymple
Lens
George Lena
Yney
New Haven
Ginema
Hicer
Iquor
Grane Case
Witla Morris
Corte
William Brywek
Blaze Kills Livestock at New Haven Barns Destroyed
A Thursday fire at New Haven consumed two barns owned by Hazelet and Hartzell. Two horses and a cow perished, one horse valued at a high price. Fire believed to start from smoldering rubbish near the premises. damage left both barns nearly beyond repair and livestock lost. The blaze was reported around 3 a.m. with responders battle efforts ongoing.
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New Haven
Wabnatelot
Allen Hartzell
Haxelet
Hartzelbarn
Lon Minani
Fred
Labor Leaders End Meeting Over Childs Emergency
American Federation of Labor president Samuel Gompers and Indiana Governor Thomas Marshall, with national and local labor leaders, abruptly adjourned a conference to decide if the state will challenge charter rights after a three year old boy from Columbia City underwent an operation. The child’s condition prompted the governor to postpone until 2 PM to visit the hospital, explaining he must keep his promise to see the boy at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tniltanwuglia
Marsh
Samuel J Gonpers
American Federation of Labor
Thomas FL Marshall
Indiana
United States
Steel Company
Walter Piatto- Lallen
B. Afe Lallen
Columbia City
Nnnes
Tsim
Wes MrLaken
Columbia
Weighing Tests Target Short Weights at Local Shops
An affidavit filed in the city court targets Leliant Packing Co for selling cotton goods and lard with improper weights. Inspector Tucker reports widespread underweighing from two ounces to half a pound, urging appointed seals to test and curb deceptive measures. He notes grocers overprice goods and promises stricter testing to ensure customers get fair measuress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucker
South Bund
Sgntast Te Leliant Packing Company
Lard
Tel Buteléra
Auto Crash Involving Unnumbered Overland on Clinton
A car without a license plate and a driver named Bachelor collided at Clinton Street. George Harrow was knocked down while trying to restrain the vehicle, suffering only a torn coat and minor bruises. A crowd accused the driver of speeding. the machine sped away, prompting possible police inquiry into the missing number and the incident.
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Columbia Elrett
Clinton
Cisier
George Harrow
Bachelor
Wrench Thrown Dies in Roswell Incident
Sylvanus Tstingon a wealthy hostel citizen is dead after a monkey wrench struck him on the head during a confrontation near Roswell. An unidentified farmer allegedly hurled the tool at Aldenham's chauffeur, scattering a team of driven mules and driving the man to fall. Johnson, in a frightened car, was struck as he moved.
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Rosweil
Sylvanus Tstingon
Hostel
Aldehnnon
Will Try Woman Again at Trial in Kentucky City
An attempted assassination case unfolds as key figures Dina Ris Dlang and others face charges. The accused include Willan Culleitan and Berensan, with the trial proceeding in a distant jurisdiction. Witnesses and alleged conspirators are named, detailing the charges and stages of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aira
Allcassinate
Willan Culleitan
Altra
Fiat Ty
Puetudy
Etait Entate
Berensan Tu Ki Uthartson
Ohi
Wer
Fragmentary Conductor Note on Foley Kidney Remedy
A jumbled OCR fragment discusses a conductor named Wilterd Adin and mentions Foley’s Kidney Remedy as curing rheumatism. The text is garbled with mispellings and unreadable sections, but references a medical claim and an encounter, with no coherent narrative or verifiable facts.
Convicted Man Cleared Despite Beer Charges
The trial centered on a February 15 incident in which no beer was bought from Rupe Sturgeon. Judge de Frais Mungovan found the conviction unwarranted and acquittal issued. Witnesses, including Pressler and Grimme, offered conflicting testimony and memory gaps about payments and who bought the beer. Deputy Prosecutor Harry Buwemenny pressed for action against Sturgeon, while other defendants faced related accusations and minor incidents in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgeon
Gripe
Pressler
Calhoun Atreer
Ly Steurgeon
Saul Presto
George Hroanh
Githeas
Lle
Harry Buwemenny
Egainst
Pretty
Nis
Escapes Injury as Ladder Collapses During Fire
Fireman Eve Deuce of Engine Company No. 9 escaped serious harm when a ladder he stood on collapsed during a roof vent at a blaze on Tessence of Hi L. Shiff er, 1818 Horace Street. He was stunned but not disabled. damage estimated at 1220. Boiler room fire extinguished. some residents saved. Nearby house on Nuss phantom Avenue burned at 4 AM in a separate incident. losses about 15. The report notes multiple alarms this March without further fatalities.
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Eve Deuce
Énginé Company
Hi. L
Joseph Bellamy
Nuss‘phanty Avenua
Cilia
St Mary'a
Baal Suparior Street
Tragic Steamer Wreck Kills Twenty Two In Germany
A German steamer wrecked a military train near Munheim Am Rhein yesterday. At least twenty two people died and over two hundred were injured as authorities report incursions on the line. Suspects were arrested in connection with the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munheim-Am-Rhein
Germany
Helen Seriaua
Strassburg
Aald
Havine Alven Heth
Welles Farge Agent Transfer Reported In Transit
C K Bel, Wells Farge Exnrene Agent, has been transferred from Toledo to Akron. Bott remains the focal Wells Farge agent serving the Detroit-Wayne area, with Bel’s move dated to November 1907. Bel recently relocated from Fort Wayne and has established local contacts. Lepper is slated to oversee Wael Warns operations nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.K Bel
Wells Farge Exnrene
Tranafarred
C.K. Bott
Wells Farge Fixpress
Agant
Tyr
Bel
Heertii
Fort Awaynn
Seth FS
Lepper
Weil
Wael
Anes
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Miller
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Sons of Veterans
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Judge
Whitam Welekt
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Triklda
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Miss Vesey
Mrs. Harding
Broadway
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