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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1908

Page

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Kekionga club house project advances with coach hire

Kekionga club members on Saturday planned a new club house with ten tennis courts. Grounds have been hired and building committee will oversee construction. Frank Bartach, a top midwest coach, will be contracted to prepare the greens and coach the season. Opening set for May first with improvements continuing. Indiana-Ohio baseball league to include four teams Richmond, Logansport, Huntington in Indiana and Van Wert in Ohio. Schedule meeting to follow in Huntington next week.

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Exhibition lineup features multiple city teams and venues

A fragmented list of exhibition matchups and dates across cities including Terre Haute Cincinnati Columbus Memphis Evansville Toledo Cleveland Springfield and Wheeling. Teams such as the White Sox Brooklyn Boston and Washington appear among others with April dates noted for several games.

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Beauty Hint Promotes Easy Task Soap for Housework

A vintage promotional note urges women to use Easy Task soap to ease household chores. The copy claims heavy work harms beauty and touts five cent cakes sold by grocers as a simple solution for keeping the home bright and sanitary.

Baseball Tomorrow in Minneapolis Fort Wayne Game

A baseball game is scheduled for tomorrow between Minneapolis and Fort Wayne with a start time around 8. The matchup features two city teams and the result could impact local standings.

Grand Rapids Seeks Two Bic Leaguers for Jab

Grand Rapids manager Lowe teases two major league candidates as potential additions after first sacker. He names Albany’s promising substitute and hints two players, including one tied to a Tri State league title, are under consideration. Nickel Plate agent H E B Allison travels to Kalida to join relatives over Sunday.

Grand Rapids Mich Lowe Knekill Detroit Albany Claude Rossman Tiger Jennings Dawns Killiger Frockiil Bobby Lean Nickel Plate H. EB Allison Kalida

Three Thousand Fans Attend Opening Sox Fort Wayne Tilt

A large crowd watched the Chicago White Sox and Fort Wayne in a packed afternoon game. The Sox displayed power with two doubles and timely hits, while Fort Wayne showed improvement in batting aside from a third and fifth inning. Attendance honored President Viarnet and Manager Hendricks as the new Central Fort Wayne Northeastern Indiana club debuted, with strong fan support and a lively, celebratory atmosphere.

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Coffee Triggers Heart Trouble, Doctor Finds Relief with Postum

A physician, returning to coffee after a brief abstinence, experienced heart palpitations severe enough to hinder climbing stairs. A week after quitting coffee and switching to Postum, he had no symptoms, proving coffee can cause functional heart disturbance and that Postum offers a real alternative.

Warsaw lodge honors postmaster with watch charm

Warsaw April 1. Members of the Warsaw lodge have presented Postmaster Robert Nak Bon with a watch charm in recognition of his service. The item features small diamonds and marks the lodge’s appreciation.

Rist Warsaw Ind Glke Robert Wi Nak

Boy Injured In buggy Car Crash Near East Columbia

A boy named Lewis sustained internal injuries and a leg wound when a car collided with a buggy near the East Columbia area. The horse and buggy driver, Mr. Lewin, and the boy were taken to Driesbaeh’s for care. The accident occurred while a family outing was planned, and bystanders aided the injured as authorities prepared to investigate.

Yiaery I. Lewin Deelatach East Columbia Effert Nadu Aml Lews Lt la Lawls Loewa Guzulte Tnt Cheya Colin Lar Hota Dretsbaeh

Keystones Win Season Opener Over Kegawanas 12 to 11

The Keystones defeated the Kegawanas 12 to 11 in Minneapolis yesterday in a thrilling season debut. Batteries were Luaty and Wefel for the Keystones and Kraysr and Bressler for the Kegawanas.

Keystones Kegawanas Luuty Wefel Kraysr Bressler

Doings in Fandom and Player Movements Across Leagues

The Wheeling News reports manager Hogan will join active play this season, aiming for an outfield role and uniform participation at every game. Joe Colling may be sent back to Beather Teague, with Little Rock a likely destination if northern teams retain claims. Hoosiers note Colling’s reluctance to northern play, while Hendricks seeks Mike Finn’s release. Buck Connors and Pitcher Robertson are in Little Rock’s capital, likely relaying Collins’ strong form to Tim.

Hogan Wheeling News Fort Wayne Joe Colling Atlant Springfield Little Rock Hoosiers Joe North Hendricks Mike Finn Buck Connors Robertson Arkansas Tim Collins Good Paints

Watson predicts Congress adjournment May 9

Washington April 1 That the pungent session of Congress will adjourn on or about Saturday May 9 is the prediction tonight of Representative Watson of Indiana Republican whip of the House. Watson based this on a careful survey of the situation in both houses and says a call to President Housevelt will discuss the legislative program and adjournment.

Washington Congress Ts. Watson Indiana Watson Housevelt

Shamrocks Fall to Gunthers in Sloppy Varsity Tilt

Special to the Journal. Fort Wayne Slambocks lose to the Grothers Tast game as ex White Sox pitcher Rugar fends off eight safeties. Gunthers’ defense and timely hits, including two for extra bases, edge Shamrocks while errors mount. Capt Ansan and Stanecies fields praised. crowd observed the match at normal park.

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Houk's Texas Views Rosy Amid Land Purchases and Climate

Mr Amos E Houk led a party praising Texas climate and growth. The group bought about 1800 acres, with Houk optimistic about prospects near Galveston and Houston. He recalled orange groves and thriving crops, and plans a second tourist party starting the 21st. Houk's associate Bittinger & Hoult consider further Texas trips for recreation and interest.

Amos E. Houk Texas Klouk Houk Hoult Bittinger & Hoult

Fort Wayne Firm Plans $285,000 Dam Construction This Summer

Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Prac tion company directors met in Philadelphia and approved rebuilding the feeder canal washed out in 1907. A new dam costing about 285000 will rise at Robison park, enhancing boating and bathing. Legal transfer of the feeder canal to a holding company was cleared, reappointing the old officers.

Henry L. Weber Robison Park Fesser Canal Old Water Power Company Fort Warne & Wabash Valley Company St Ie Philadelphia

Martial Law at Pensacola Threatens City Curfew

In Pensacola on April 12, a mass labor meeting occurred with no major strike developments. Mayor Gond issued a curfew order requiring residents off streets by 10 PM except on duty officers. Military companies mobilized, with two more to join, and a plan to resume car purchases amid tensions.

Pensacola Fis C. C. Gond Dex Durito Te Bs

Open line of baseball and horse racing season begin

New York announces the start of major league baseball openers and the eastern racing season. National and American leagues begin Tuesday with Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia among marquee matchups. Notable horse racing entries include Dr. Gardner and Angelus as premier contenders.

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Cubs Enjoyed Trolley Trip from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis

Hugh Fullerton writing in a Chicago paper praises the Cubs ride on Fort Wayne and Indiana trolley lines from Fort Wayne to Indianapolis. He notes the team traveled 140 miles in about four hours with a special interurban car, despite showers and wet skies.

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Davis Named President Of William And Vashti College

Thomas J. Davis formerly of this city has been elected president of William and Vashti college, the new institution opening in September at Aledo Illinois. Davis, an Indiana University alumnus, held English chairs at Vincennes University and Winona Lake, with reading assistants from Indiana, including J Woodmansee and L B Mitchell from Winnona College.

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