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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

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Parade Opening Day Plans For Wheeling In Banner Parade

Wheeling will assist in floating the banner on opening day with a band leading and opposing clubs following. The event includes a formal parade around Lethe Park with a pennant race between two clubs and an official ceremony. Weather and crowd conditions are expected to be favorable, with security and conduct rules outlined.

Wheeling Hama Springfield Tie Watt Wares Biel Varnell Brent Wulistedon Gwen Wewin Winellig Vinewieg Elith Entera Vallat Blues Ciel Balley Lon Letgue Park Nate Weiter Varnedl

Pioneers Triumph in Brunswick League Action

The Pioneers of Ned beat Wie Goslves with a forfeited match and dominated the first league. Kelly led scoring with 1L in average while Smith closely followed. In the second league, Colombias three games from the Waster, Parrot Gréshed high with 166.H The Repress PIONEERS show strong play, West Western Gab Company notes forfeit.

Pioneers Wie Goslves Cay Kelly Smith Columbias Niin Eames Om Fortett Parrot Ad Cateerivee W. Gruner Mil Go Harkenrid Tatas Avery Soblews Soret. Columbtas Western Gab Company

Wrestling and Boxing At Miami Club Tonight

Manager Harper has prepared a program of wrestling and boxing at the Miami Athletic Club in the Suengerbund Thurlaing. Chick Long will wrestle Toner Kennedy and the fighter ponor basketball team will play the L youngstirs. There will also be parlor matches.

Harper Mami Athleticlub Suengerbund Thurlaing Chick Long Toner Kennedy Ponor L. “Youngstirs Paverni Tog

Exhibition Games Reported From New Orleans March Dates

The brief item lists exhibition games across cities including New Orleans and Atlanta with teams such as Cleveland and Montgomery Southern. It notes matchups involving New Orleans, Chicago, Brooklyn, and other powerhouses in a sparsely detailed schedule. The fragmented notes point to a busy April slate across multiple venues.

New Orleane Clevetes New Orleans Puth Nghar Chirene G Buminghom Wham Southern Atlanta, Il Montomery Taree Brooklyn Nationjee

Court session handles routine matters in Madison Town Road petition

County commissioners spent the day on office business and routine items. A petition for a road in Madison Town was filed and a hearing postponed to next Monday. Judge O Rourke heard part of the Ferry Stiller divorce case and restrained Sadie A Benner's husband from disposing of property.

Stone Road Madison Stownstin O Rourke Ferry Sriller Sadie A. Benner O'Rourke

Higher education crowd plans return trip after event

A large audience crowded Indianapolis for a funnel eating event and bought tickets for the elvoteie Hine Heed. The Weubwah Valley Hout bins supplied extra cars beyond five regular daily trains, with passengers allowed to return on any of the electric quarter cars up to and including next Sunday.

Funnel Indianapolis Elvoteie Weubwah Valley Hout Ely

Buttermore Challenges Cain for Side Bet in Auburn

Dave Buttermore of Auburn issues a challenge to Nick Cain for a side bet of 40 or 100 dollars after posting a forfeit of 60 dollars with the Journal-Gazette sports editor. Cain agrees to accept. Buttermore does not respond. Contact manager John Groscup at Colisrim, Aur onia.

Jetter Dave Wuttermera Aubuyn Orfres Nick Canina Ortree Sporting T Ie Journal-Gazette Ruttermore Nick Culling

Religious Awakening in Perry Township Sees Notable Turnout

Special report from Perry Township notes a two week religious awakening at Salem Reformed Church led by Pastor Ch Ay Raw. Thirty-two members professed faith and joined the church, marking a historic communion observed on a spring Sunday.

Perry Township Journal-azette LEO Ldarine Eerie Salem Reformed Church Parry Townstip

Welcome Marshall Home Demonstration Plan Grows

Mr Allen Hamilton led a Jefferson club push for a large Marshall homeward welcome. An excursion from Fort Wayne to Columbia City is planned with Jefferson club members and friends to greet Mr and Mrs Marshall on their return from the west. A meeting is set for next week to discuss the effort, with promoters aiming for about 500 participants.

Allen Hamilton Jefferson Club Lookkinis Marshall

IBOYS TAKEN BACK TO ORPHAN ASYLUM

Truant officer Work reported that Samuel Harris aged twelve and Guyth Matz aged eleven were removed from Mrs Bowman’s home in Lotayerts township and returned to the Wells Prainity Orphanage. The affidavit for failing to send the boys to school will be withdrawn per Mr Workake.

Georgie A. Ulnier Wells Samuel Harris Guyth Matz Hrrs. Bowman Lotayerts Township S Work Bowman

New Counterfeit Bills Circulation Reported

W E Moran acting chief of the secret service bureau warns of a 1989 series counterfeit note tied to J W Lyons Ellis H Roberts and Gulf National Bank Beaumont Texas The forged ten dollar bills use two-piece printed photographs with colored inks on seals numbers and backs and two men have been arrested for attempting to circulate them in southeastern Missouri

W. E. Moran Secret Service Bureau Treasury Department Flonte J. W. Lyons The Treoazury Ellis H. Roberts United States Bank Paola Gulf National Bank Beaumont Tex Bank Treasury JL. Lyons Register of the Treasury Tills-El ‘Roberts Allssouri

Prohibitionists Name Allen County Ticket in Nominating Rally

The prohibition party of Allen County held its nominating convention on Monday April 13 in the county courthouse assembly room to name a county ticket. Michael J Fanning the famed Philadelphia orator will speak and deliver addresses morning and evening. A preliminary meeting at Weelock precedes the gathering with entertainers and a dance planned to cap the day.

Prohibition Party Allen County Court House Michael J. Fanning Philadelphia Weelock Framing Mr. Fanning Indiana

Spike Robsgh Easy For Gans In Narrow Bout

In a rough match Spike Robsgh defeated Gans with a close score as Puiladelphia and Wave Athletic figures clashed. The bout featured uneven momentum and a late surge by the victor while referee actions drew attention from the crowd.

Minister Resigns Pastoral Post After Conscience Strain

Garrett April report details Rev Ren Stephens pastor of the Baptist Church facing a scandal after a troubled marriage and late realization. He resigned his pastorate citing conscience and law, stating the ministry remains in doubt while he considers other service options.

Baptist Church Elst Burenty Garrett Lalit Ren Stephens Tthe Baptist Elperh Stevens

Doctor Dinnen Returns from French Lick Springs

Dr J M Dinnen at French Lick Springs with General Manager Johnson of the Nickel Plate railroad. Reported improved health after a trip. Johnson left the resort in good spirits.

J. M. Dinen Hong Prench Lele Springs Flo Juhmnyoi2 Nickel Plate Railroad Johnnon Cleveland Dinnen Frepeli Lick Springs Sino Johnson

Country Girl and On the Bridge at Midnight At Detroit Opera House

The Detroit News reports Henrietta Crosman in The Country Girl at the Detroit Opera House with vivid praise for her male disguise and comic timing. It notes strong support from John Flood and others, and mentions the concurrent performances of On the Bridge at Midnight and Dinimum Hearts, highlighting stage craft, setting, and the engaging, humorous tone of Crosman’s portrayal.

Detroit News Henrietta Crosman Dolly Varden Detroit Opera House Wid Garvick Miss Crosman Librer| Ust Sidage Edwards Migs Crosman Olé Moody Peggy Thrift Peggy Belleville Peregy Knickerbarkers John’ Flood Moody Sir Bling H. van Buren Addison Pitt Helene Winter Ada Gilman Professor Hootilack Senna Chicaxa

Fragmentary legal drama hints at prison and murder trial

Disjointed OCR text references imprisonment terms and a murder case. Mentions a wife Jeannette, possible New York connection, and unclear details of alleged adultery and trials. The passage lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or locations to form a complete news item.

Rerpeere Jeannette Atu New York River Grace Shete Dvanelle Lee Latrreste Wiss Atheil Orarris Roth Farhi

Thorns and Orange Blossoms at the Majestic

The play based on Berth M. Clay's famous novel lights the stage in Chicago. Misa lith fete leads Whee and Oringe sslowsapia with several New York suerveses in attendance during the Sunday evening performance.

Lpia Vlaya Whee Oringe Wilen Sia Eveninin Mia Wade Bas New York Academy of Music Chicago Berth M. Clay

Vaudeville at the Temple Highlights Ida Schnee’s Week

Review of a Temple vaudeville show focusing on Ida Schnee’s weekly performances. The writer praises her improving voice, natural stage presence, and modest appearance, noting not all songs are top notch but she remains a strong draw. Mentions a Queen Victoria remembrance on Lord Dathriste's estate and local audience anticipation.

Spvingos Seymaur Dathriste Temple Asten Ira Sthnee Tts Ida Sehney Miss Schnee Manhee

Local Notables Attend Funerals and Events in Fort Wayne

Mrs L A Brown returns from Capt James Rhoades funeral in Cleveland. Attendees include Henry Yaggy Woodburn A H Grubb New Haven and local reporters. Ben Hur performances draw city visitors. Internal revenue stamps totaling 13878.40 for March reported by Deputy Collector Burton. Soest Lutheran church contract awarded to Tobias Schnort bid 20557. Architect I M Reidel. Chicago writer Elliot Plower travels by trolley mishap. State board of health sends cocaine morphine drug reporting requests to physicians and druggists. Norris shifts to Fort Wayne Printing as publication manager. Ernest De Scheiman, foreman of the Journal-Gazette composing room, improving after appendicitis surgery.

L. A Brown James Rhoades Cleveland Henry Yaggy Woodburn A. H. Grubb New Haven John C. Bizdld Cirenist Court Huntington Daniel Reilly Ths City Morence Reilly W.S. Keckley J. W. Vernick J. A. Woolard Payne, Q W. J.burton Tobias Schnort Soest Marion Township Bllevernight Schnort I. M. . Reidel Elliot Plower Chicago New York Chicago Thane Fort Worke Indianapolis Daytor Richmond State Board of Health State Journal-Gazette P.O. Norris Fort Wayne Eectric Company Fort Wayne Printing Company Norris Ernest de Scheiman Tournal-Gazette Lutheran Hospital House

Tommy Burns Hob Nors With Nobility

Tommy Burns the champion heavyweight speaks at a banquet in London on April 1 arranging two potential matches. He aims for a bout with Teagan Fan and negotiates prize money terms while courting other public matches and publicity for future engagements.

Losdon Tommy Burns New Rats Alinter Spryns Club Dorn Byrne Lag Alveratone Mostyn Peatt Lone Ndon Neal Bras York Lusitania Teagan Johnson Rayndy Saul Tleatti Brinton

Spectacular Ten-llur engagement at the Majestic Theater

The Ten-llur company made its Fort Wayne debut at the Majestic Theater presenting Tibrovaighta to large crowds. Audiences praised the production for its thrilling scenes, gorgeous sets, and strong performances by the cast, noting it as a worthy drawing card of the week.

The Ie Migistie Theater Tibrovaighta Neves Port Waryte Aulinnat Fort Wayne Tucilur Plese Reberul

Mitchell to launch Indianapolis labor weekly on mining peace

Retired United Mine Workers of America president John Mitchell announced in Indianapolis that he will devote a new labor paper to mining industry and industrial harmony. The weekly will promote miners and operators’ interests and broaden coverage to labor in general.

Indianapolis Tohn Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Uisadpouls Minera Mitchell Sala Minera and Sperstors

Wayneettes on invitation committe promotes harbor land sale

The Wayneettes on invitation committee led by E L Peiffer and others announces a Tuesday train to dedicate Portmouth on Matagorda Bay. General Miles attends the April 11 ceremony while the firm markets 150000 acres near the Gulf Coast with tracts from five acres on a ninety foot boulevard up to large estates. Many from Fort Wayne travel for the rate excursion and potential buyers are urged to contact Monage W Fitch & Sons Eugene Fitch, manager.

Portsmouth Fex Matagorda Sey Atlantic City General Miles Fort Wayne Gulf Coast Opp P. O Monage W. Fitch & Sons Eugene FITCH Mgr Farm Dept

Y W C A Lecture Course and Baby News In Town

The bulletin lists a Y W C A lecture course at Wayne Street church with tickets fifty cents and children’s fare twenty five cents, plus notice of a baby girl born to Mr. and Mrs Claude Renz, with details of grandparents Mr and Mrs J B Long and Bertie Bir and Mrs Velenter of 1300 Jackson Street. Separately, a church fire at Centenary Methodist in Provincetown Mass collapsed ruins, killing two boys and injuring several others two weeks after the blaze.

Fom Claude Renz Mr. Long J.B. Long Bertie Bir Velnter Tackson Street Provincetown Mass

Special sale on daffodils at Veseys Greenhouses

Veseys Greenhouses advertises a special three day sale offering fine large daffodil blooms at half price, 40 cents per bunch. The promotion runs Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with emphasis on the discounted price and large blooms for garden buyers.

April Fool Day Luck Helps Farmer Wallet Recovered

A farmer who forgot his wallet containing 709 dollars dropped it at a courthouse corridor. Dowens and many passersby assumed it was an April Fool prank and did not retrieve it. The owner later reclaimed the wallet after the incident drew attention.

Esterday

Prohibition Stand Seen From John Waitchell Plan

Indianapolis reports John Waitchell, former United Mine Workers official, advocates a local option for prohibition allowing county or city control. He backs a nationwide move if larger cities adopt the approach, urging broader adoption beyond Chicago and Indianapolis.

Michigan Prison Board Refuses Warden Reid Resignation

The Michigan Prison Board of Control, in session at the prison, refused to accept the resignation of Warden James D. Reid. The board did not withdraw the action and planned further consideration, with a final decision dependent on future consultations. A member of the board noted the difficulty of the situation as the governor’s response and timing influence the outcome.

Michigan Prison Board of Control James D. Reid New York Wouter Fransfort Blix Kanty

Eagles Initiate Large Class In Fraternal Order

A Mundhalk ceremony admitted numerous members into the order as part of a fraternal initiation. Atticinated cata ee were falingal by a Mundhalk official as nt members were presented.

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Miami Club Bhibition Games Hectric Lions Fort Wayne & Wabash Valley Traction Co Apuinet Albert G. Gaui Germany Schultze Wiltz Wanderful Rerard Aber Fontvall Comiberyad Vite Spracticos Quakers Potota Hayelis Higher Education Dave Buttermore Iboys Spike Gans Puiladelpina Wave Athletic Gane Fle Garrett DR. Dinnen French Lick Springs Tom Logan Ilda Schnee Jestic Theater Labor Paper BY Mitchell cCoffee Peiree the Hatter Calhoun Berry Blackstone Dr. Blackstone W. T. Blackstone Wayne and Clarrison Streets Waynettes E. L. Peiffer George Loesch Curdes Grant Archer Hughes C. M. Flim DS. Connelt McDougall Fort. Wayne Foster Furniture Gamble Wayne St John Wytchell Prohibition John Mitchell Reina Cheat Tom J. Lewis Mr. Waitchell Indianagalis Ff Joca Mitchell Washington Tie Great Prison Board Cayiter
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