19 Apr 1907
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1907
Page
1
A correspondence to management from about a year ago explains the police department's stance on a current issue. The note highlights concerns raised and seeks consideration of the position by leadership.
Boston led Philadelphia 10 to 8 in a rough April Mississippi era game. Pittsburgh stadium notes show Tarnished play and muffed chances as players including Nealon, Bjerke, Lubold, and Anderson contributed. Umpire O Day oversaw the contested innings, with errors and slips shaping the final score.
Philadelphia Friday April 18 reports Philadelphia and Boston games with American League results. The text mentions White Sox challenging the National League, with partial standings and references to umpire pairs and team records.
In a rough score sequence Detroit beat Cleveland 2 to 0 in an American League matchup. Mullin homered or otherwise starred for Detroit while Cleveland struggled at the plate. Pitching and timely hits carried the Tigers to the win in what reads as a tense early season clash.
An early 20th century item reports the Eagles Show billed for a late performance at the Majestic in Indianapolis. It notes a citywide discussion of rail fare policy including a proposed 2 cent per mile rate and mentions assembly votes and related transportation notes.
April 1 Columbus grand jury returned indictments against C M Blunaird W W Ronney O O Davis Starthng Wade dal FG Stockdale D L Norville and Wet ei Te for conspiring in restraint of trade. The men were seated and testified they had been indicted earlier and faced charges in the case.
The fragment mentions the American Association with references to Columbus Ohio Milwaukee Ohio and a person or place named Roberts dated April 1. The readable text is brief and lacks a full event or action.
Australian heavyweight champ arrives in Frisco for a showdown with Burns and O Arlen. The crowd gathers as the steamer Ventura docks. Debate rages over who will claim the heavyweight title with promoters signaling a keen fight night and possible matchups including Kaulrea and other contenders amid travel and boxing buzz.
A brief report notes a bout extending to Tooopa city, with lingering effects on the fighter and local crowd. Details remain sparse and centers on the aftermath and event location.
An old classified note advertises Phenix Screen and Awning Co at 736 Clinton Bt with phone number 2259. The brief entry highlights awnings and related screen services offered by the company.
Captain William R. Myers of the Indiana Legal Legion and former public official dies. Funeral at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at his home 111 West Ninth street. Services by Dr. Luce of First Presbyterian Church. Burial at Maplewood cemetery with Odd Fellows grand lodge conductors and local civic groups in attendance.
New York, April 18 Police Commissioner Bingham warned that if any rioting occurred on baseball grounds due to management failing to police property he would close the games. He spoke bluntly, recalling past incidents and emphasizing that public order must be kept or games may be halted.
A garbled report mentions prominent British statesman Birrell and figures tied to religious and educational debates. It references an ambassador, a chancellor, and connections to Frederick Locker, Lionel Tennyson, and author Charione Bronte, with fragmented claims about a wife and literary works.
April 18 report on constitutional challenges to a new criminal statute mandating life imprisonment for repeat felonies. Judge Henry C. Fox and Prosecutor Jessup question constitutionality, while Richmond attorneys see no conflict and argue assembly lacks power to impose penalties.
Los Angeles April 14 Manager Ton McCarey of the Pacific Athletic Club says a bout between Jack O'Brien and Tommy Warns could be arranged if O'Brien refuses to fight. He hints at a possible return to May for the scheduled match or an alternative arrangement.
Chicago on April 18 reports Renny Vanner announced that Renny Corbett and Yanger agreed to a bout at 183 pounds. The signing occurred in Dy Moisner's office with Corbett present. other names attached include Mike Schreck and Jack Chiles among signatories in a white package context.
Shiloh chapter No. 141 Order of Eastern Star held a regular bi monthly meeting at the Masonic temple in a called session to avoid conflicts with the grand session in Indianapolis next Tuesday through Thursday. Nearly five dozen members from Leo Huntington and Lagrange attended as Dr. Harriet Macbeth presided. The evening featured exemplary work, a social half hour, and committee activities with Mrs Kate Metzger Eva Magner and others hosting receptions and entertainment.
Horace Zollars of Chicago is appointed a staff writer for the Chicago Tribune. The new role follows his literary talents and prior experience with the Journal-Gazette and Yale connections. He will contribute to feature and sports writing, with Fullerton noted as a prior association.
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