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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1908

Page

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First Toledo Exhibition Promises Busy Frise Debut

Fort Wayne fans await the Toledo exhibition with two new recruits and several veterans in the mix as manager Armoury Hastings aims to test positions. The organizers emphasize fair play, official umpires, and a well-prepared diamond, hoping to satisfy fans despite early uncertainties and scattered reports of rosters.

Fort Wayny Poultiong Éuand Bas Conroy Cetter Gett Reilly Auberula Toledy Picha Hela Claude II Varnell Buulnesa Toledo Instar Kandy Dhera Torledo Dismond Fort Wayna Jock Hendricks Lothn Pauls Ston Umpira Ha Wan Tha Hoya Cme John “Pipes" Coniey Chinwag Wpon Garag Donovan

Offers Hogan Men to Bills in Reds Season Pick

In a murky report the Cinchmatt Reds floated three players to manager Hogan for potential Bills transfers. Names aren’t released but two are Switlers and a catcher. any deal would require outright purchase or loan to Zenesvilly for a portion of the price.

Reds Ware Hogan Berrmenn Sould Hogan Herrmann Zenesvilly

Unclear baseball cutouts leave Newark backstop roles

Reported tryouts in Cincinnati name pitchers Ragon and Meharty among those earmarked for major league slots. It notes three holdovers Schlal McLean and Piercy at catcher, with aging veterans unlikely to depart. Garry may retain an older backstop while bringing in a younger talent.

Keystones Organize Team for Opening Baseball Games

The Keystones organize Tevstone Baseball Club with members enrolled for the opening games. Players include Rosener at first, Couley at third, Baade in right, Plengs in left, Bodl-Man in center, Swingt at short, Wetel at catcher, Bleeke pitching, with F Webster as manager. Ages noted under seventeen in the listed labs.

Tevstone Volriude Fisth Rosener Couley Baade Plengs Wetelgateher Bleeke F. Webster Mas Gothe Keystones Jesus Ehalichts Aie

Exhibition Ball Games In Cincinnati Breakdown

Fragmentary report notes an afternoon game between Toledo and Eitelonats halted at 1 20 due to half a4, plus scattered scores from Memphis and Montgomery with uncertain details. Indicates a busy schedule across cities including Indianapolis and Boston with mixed results and minor delays.

Cincinnati Amit SeThe Toledo Eitelonats Yeaterday S. Memphis Tonipril Detrallamericana Memphis Sritheria Montsommay Ala Brookyn Hotonis Montgomery South Ems Deiat Apolis Ind Indianapolis Buston Amerie Pene

Fort Wayne vs Toledo Yanigans at League Park

Baseball game scheduled for 3 p.m. at League Park features Fort Wayne facing Toledo Yanigans.

Fort Wayne Toledo Yanigans

Twentieth Century Limited Restored Between New York and Chicago

Chicago April 4 The Newark Central lines announce restoration of the 18 hour train between New York and Chicago known as its Twentieth Century Limited. Schedule will be the same as before.

Chicago Newark Gentral Lines New York

Lakeside residents push petition for dike project

Residents held a meeting in Lakeside to push a $25,000 improvement plan including an $18,600 dike and boulevard enhancements. The petition, with over forty signers, will be sent to the board of public works within days, as full plans are prepared for the boards review.

Lakeside Sevilon Board of Public Works

Arrested for Theft Near Plymouth Ind

Apia-Olla Ailes a 30 year old farmer was arrested in Chicago on charges of stealing wheat from a farm adjoining the Tyln Suites area. He was brought back to the county jail after being indicted by a grand jury three weeks ago, with the case proceeding amid shifting state numbers and a nearby accident that aided in his capture. The suspect is linked to prior disputes and the Miles family context appears in the report.

Plymouth Ind Apia Olla Ailes Cts Chicago Otte Mile Miles Rush South Band Torrensin Americus Baltimore Barry Laudenhack Mor Henderson Win Demetrad Demetral Emil Stegemueller Harkenschmidt Minneapolis Ortmann Stéremueller Hackenschmidt R Tng Gotch

Gotch Wins Wrestling Match In Almost Draw

In Los Angeles on April 3 George Memsic and Phil Brock fought ten rounds with Brock showing superior cleverness and nearly earning a draw. Gotch and Hackenschmidt wrestled for over an hour with intense exchanges and crowd reaction as Gotch finally gained the advantage after a long contest.

Los Angeles Cal George Memsic Jimmy Burns Phil Brock Cleveland Pacific Athletic Club Brock Gotch Hackenschmidt Xenschmidt Gotcht Hackeuschmidt Teferes Itadraw Smith Goteh Amlst Hachkensuhmist W. Wittis Mackenschmlat

Spectator Storm Over Hackenschmidt Gateh Wrestling Match

Chicago hosts a massive crowd for a Hackenschmidt vs Gateh wrestling event drawing thousands from across Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and beyond. Gates opened to 10 000 seats with another 2 000 general admission as fans filled the arena before preliminaries featuring Rooney vs Jenkins at 113 pounds and Bly vs Lindberg at 133. Ted Tanneman faced Dick Torrenson in the 145 pound bout as promoters promised a grand night of sport.

Seldon Chicago George Hackenschmidt Frank Gateh Datable Points Humboldt Iowa Kansas City Milwaukee St. Paul Minneapolis Indianapolis Detroit St. Louis Cincinnati W. W. Wittig Hackenechmidt Europe Tommy Rooney Young Jenkins Rooney Young Bly Ernest Lindberg Ted Tanneman Dick Torrenson

Parisian Sage hair remedy marketed in United States

Fragmented ad text promotes Parisian Sage tonic as a hair treatment claimed to stop hair loss restore gray hair and strengthen lashes. Contains dubious claims and mentions agents Meyers Uroz and Mayer Bros Co with questionable pricing and delivery notes.

France Europe Mane United Mayer Bros Italy Brice Giroux Mts. Co Buffalo

Opening of the new town of Portsmouth in Mata gorda county

A notice announces a noon opening on April 77 in Mata gorda county Texas for the new town of Portsmouth. The developers MGNROD W, SEITE & SONS are listed as organizers.

Portsmouth Matagorda County Texas California Soing Mgnrod Seite & Sons

Wheat in Ohio Shows Improvement Over December

Reports from Toledo indicate Ohio wheat condition has improved since December. The latest figures show better prospects than a year ago, with crop prospects improving though total acreage remains near prior levels.

Van Wert Team Defeated High Scorers Lead Local All Stars

The Centlivre All-Stars defeated the Van Wert team for the second time, averaging about 1,010 per game. Stirk led with 254, Doehrman topped in events with 219, and Ungemach added strong scores as Centlivre travels to Decatur then hosts Van Wert next Sunday.

Centiivre van Wert Relling Doehrman Sirk Ungemach Jarrett Rama Ansohuls Johnson Decatur Centlivre Tom W. Doehrman B. Imgemach R. Stirk B. Reynolds Geo. Jarratt Ist Van-Wert Plaveva Ina Wwe Ghnson Cowl Peevery

Zolas Sisters Mirror Dance Impresses Audiences

The Zolas Sisters of the Temple present a clever Mirror Dance praised for oddity and beauty. Report notes the sisters are agile, stylish, and brave to tour without relying on press agents to promote the act.

Zolas Sisters Zolas Temple

Ward, Well-known Lawyer and Republican, Dies

SOUTHT BEND Tad April 1 Ward well-known lawyer and republican died today at his home leaving a notable vacancy in local civic life. The community recalls his long service and firm stance on public issues.

Soutit Bend Tad Wilpert ‘Ward

Mr Thomas Errington Recovers From Illness In Week

News reports Mr Thomas Errington has recovered from an illness lasting one week. A chimney fire at Home Avenue around seven o'clock last evening required the chemical company of the fire departments. No damage or injury resulted.

Thomas Errington Home Avenue

Death of Melvin Cecil Wolford infant dies at 23 days

Melvin Cecil Wolford infant son of Mr and Mrs Carlos Wolford of Wald Walton avenue died Friday morning at age twenty three days from exhaustion. Remains to be shipped to Bourbon Indiana today. Funeral services at residence 200 West Jefferson street Monday at 2 pm with interment in St Johns cemetery.

Melvin Cecil Wolfe Carlos W. Wolford Wald Walton Avenue Bourbon Ind William C. Webster Woods

Western Ohio Democrats Bolt Ticket in County Rifts

In Allen Van Wert Mercer and Williams counties a revolt split the Thirty second senatorial district over the Bryan convention defeat of Senator William Denman. Temperance advocates oppose liberal nominees Judge Lindemann and J Henry Cooke. Allen county Times Democrat rejects the nominees refugee support. Mooney 140 Shaffer 127 percent. Bryant Democrat reports Williams county activity.

Lima Allen van ‘Wert Mercer Williams William. Denman Bryan Judge Lindemann Delphos J.henry Cooke Auglaize Allen County Times- Democrat D. F. Mooney Auglaize County W. N. Shaffer Pawnding

Local Candidates and Parties Rally in Mercer County Race

A political fusion across Mercer and nearby counties plans a unified effort as Mooney and Shaffer face a strong temperance vote surge. Independent Denman seeks consent and GOP endorsement with J. B. Stuckey named as his running mate, backed by Wayne B. Wheeler and the broader Anti-Saloon League network.

Tounty Celina Standard St. Mary's Mercer Anglalzs Mooney Shaffer Wayne B. Wheeler Denmon Stuckay

Mad dog bites several in Bloomington on April 4

Bloomington Indiana April 4 a dog that has bitten several people was found today to be suffering with rabies. Victims include James Blott 12 Beysie Buckner music teacher Roy Burne 15 James Polly owner and his daughter Bessie 18.

Bloomington Ind James Blott Beysie Buckner Roy Burne James Polly Bessie

Former Fort Wayne Native Seeks Village Trustee Post

James A. McDonald of New York silk firm has been placed on the People’s Ticket as trustee for the village of Zagrang, a Chicago suburb. The Suburban News lauds his ability and pledges village interests first. McDonald, raised in Fort Wayne, has strong local ties and a new home in Lagrange.

James A. McDonald Chica M. Heminwey ‘& Son Silk Company New York City Hcket Zagrangs Chicago McDonald Gustee Abilty Ad McDoneld Mary B. Dew Weld Mra. McDonald

Subway Plan to Build New City Subway in New York

April 3. The board of estimates approved a proposition to build a Battery to Bronx subway under Broadway and Lexington Avenue at a cost of 60 million dollars. The board adopted a resolution requesting the public works commission to submit contract forms for the project. Mayor McClellan and Comptroller Metz opposed, saying funds could not be secured to fund the work.

New York The Battery Bronx Bradway Leaxington Avenue As" Umates Publica Acre Fee Commission Narr McClellan Metz

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