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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1908

Page

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First Ladies Day at Evansville Opening Series Details

Evansville hosts first visiting team on Tuesday for a designated ladies day at Leugun Park. The event includes free admissions to certain sections, restrictions on hats, and special arrangements for grandstand access. Local officials debate costs and privileges as neighboring towns note similar celebrations while the public waits for official announcements.

Evansville River Rats Vernet Fort Wayne Mesias Wildaga Leugun Park Newad Tts Bulind Lucsilaya Niles

Rational League Card Promises Strong Wrestling Boxing Card

The Rational League in the city presents a popular wrestling and boxing evening headlined by Sumit versus Snyder in a best of three bout. Chick Long faces Nick Cullins in a three round boxing match for a belt. Other pairings include Eilenwood vs McGuire and Horn vs Davis. Manager Hanper notes weekly crowds grow, with Thursday shows drawing bigger audiences despite rough weather in other sections.

Vecomn i Sumit Snyder Qave Anek Weverol Tives Kaine Chick Long Nick Cullins Bera Fist Pou Prelvar Camnitz Iielteld Gihaon Rigler Rudderham

Cleveland Protest Fails As House Renews Investment Measure

Speaker Eagleson Guice used a gag to stifle Cleveland pleas for funds and power to a committee. The house concurred with senate amendments to the Little resolution to make the Cleveland measure law, despite blocking opposition.

Boss Cox Eagleson Guice Cleveland House Senate

Soldiers Shot Wheeling Full of Holes

Fragmentary item notes gunfire in Wheeling with references to a Whiteman and Pratt in a sequence from Philadelphia. The readable text is limited and lacks clear dates or full context.

Johny Whiteman Pratt

American League Game Recap Washington Defeated 3 2

Philadelphia won 3 to 2 with all runs scored in the seventh inning. Batteries Cates Werther Street and Umipires Buret Connelly. Detroit beat Chicago 6 2 as White failed with men on. Poor legibility limits details but notes tied game and pitching lines.

Washington Philadelphia Beert Rele Cates Detroit Chicago Mich Apt

Unclear City Series Game Reports Across Multiple Locals

Fragmented wire service copy shows scattered box scores and game notes from Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Indianapolis Toledo and Columbus. Incomplete lines mention April dates, teams such as Louisville and Minneapolis, and players including Steen and Marlette with vague results and weather notes. The garbled text lacks coherent narrative or definite outcomes.

Evansville Rain Delays South Bend Game

Rain prevented play at Evansville as the Evansville-South Bend game was postponed today. A letter from the Fort Wayne Standard Grays explains a team name change to Standard-Grays to avoid misnaming, aiming to preserve sportsmanship and relations with the rival club.

Evaneville, Inf Evaneville-South Bend GRAYS

Eagles Charity Bazaar Opens Tonight at Sasngarbund Hall

Eagles invite all members to attend tonight at 8 o clock sharp in Sasngarbund hall. Admission is 10c. The event aims to raise funds through a charity bazaar hosted by the Eagles.

Sasngarbund Hall

John Helmkamb’s Bargain Shoes Sell for Eight Dollars

John Helmkamb bought two pairs of shoes at the Eagles’ bazaar in Saengerhund hall. He paid $8 and found both pairs were right-footed, with each shoe a different slip. A traveling man donated the sample case, and Frank Purech sold them at high prices, boosting his surprise.

John Helmkamp Eagles’ Bazard Saengerhund Hall John Frank Purech

Eagles' Night At Saengerbund Hall

Government steppley arrives in theory. To night Eagles urged to attend Saengerbund hall at 8 sharp for 10 cent admission. Koreans planned to assassinate bishop and federal officials protected Dr Harris in San Francisco. Cincinnati and Cleveland investigations get $25,000 appropriated amid political charges and probe efforts.

Dr. Harris San Francisco United States Westerday Lankens St. Hrancikea Mae Harris Port Woodward Golden Gate Oakland Washington Honda Dave Japan Keres Columbus House Clarinnati Cleveland Nowae

Crowning Mary Queen of May

Crowning Mary Queen of May on the first day of May at the church yard. A procession from the little girls academy will march in, with children reciting the Litany and prayers. The ceremony includes benediction and the May crowning ritual in the morning.

Mary Snarrow Little Siris Academy Meneenieyré Elviren Lyn Viezin Petra Chile

Growth of Japan's Navy Strength in War's Wake

April 29 report shows Japan with 204 vessels totaling 15 088 tons up from 187 vessels and 283 742 tons at war start. Battle ships doubled, armored cruisers up one third, destroyers nearly triple, torpedo boats down three. Net gain two ships and 2 924 tons. critics warn of foreign distrust and opposition to further navy and army funding.

Russia Japan Hatsuji Yashima Takasago Yoshina Saiyam Miyako Heigen Atago Oshima Kelinan Akatschi Ha~yatori Port Arthur Japan Sea Orel Twais Peresviet Sagami Poltava Tango Retvizar Hinenami Pobiehi Sue Favan Orelly

Kennedy Metzler Wedding at SS Peter and Paul Church

Garrett Indiana April 28 The wedding of William G Kennedy and Mary Magdalen Metzler occurred Tuesday morning at 9 o clock at SS Peter and Paul church with Father Young officiating. Attendants were the bride’s brother Michael Smith and Alice Mary Trapp. A wedding breakfast followed at the bride’s home just north of the Methodist church. The groom, a carpenter, is employed by his brother John Kennedy. The couple will reside in Garrett and enjoy the best wishes of many friends.

Hist News Durer Garrett Ind Wiliam G. Kennedy Mary Magdalen Metzler SS. Teter and Pane Father Young Michael Smith Mary Trapp Methodist Church

Lyric Theatre Named After Messrs Balfe Wigber

A decision recorded in the local notes names the new Lyric Theatre at Cathonn p Jefferson and Washington. The steering names Messrs Balfe and Wigber as the patrons who chose the theatre title.

New Theatre Plans Approved and Construction Soon

E Riedel projects cleared by authorities and will submit to the state building commission shortly. Upon approval work on the construction will begin. The theatre will seat about 20 and be strictly fire safe with up-to-date practices. The stage measures 22 by 244 feet and interiors will be beautifully decorated.

E. Riedel State Building Commission

Favor to farmers on rural routes out of Sheldon

Postmaster Jacob Wolkar of Sheldon announces changes in start times for rural routes No 1 and No 3. Morning mail departures shift from 7 43 am to 6 20 am to align with the Lake Inne Western railroad schedule. The adjustment benefits patrons of the Sheldon routes and is described as a appreciated favor.

Sheldon Jacob Wolkar Paortmester the Journal-Gazette Lake Inne Widker

Court News Movements and Civil Actions Noted

Mrs Rose Funk sues for decree of divorce from Harvey Puck amid drunkenness and violence charges. Ferdinand W Busse sues Jeannette Siemen to foreclose a mechanic’s lien for 86. In the Jeremiah Heltelfinger estate, widow seeks share under the will. George K Richier represents. George Herman v Henry Gick includes confession of a judgment for 166.40. Emma Berger v Albert W Thompson jury finds for defendant in a gastronomy charge. Court jury discharged to May 21. Dr Cowan v Dr Morgan motion for new trial denied. appeal to supreme court filed. Licenses issued: James Quinn and Grace Westman. Emory Agertet and Emma Dankron. George L Schramm and Hirth M Selieber noted. See Eagles Charity Bazaar decorations. Admission 1.06.

Rose Funk Harvey Puck Will Hyan Ferdinand W. Busse Jeannette Siemen Jeremiah Heltelfinger Geo. K. Richier George Herman Henry Gick Emma Berger Albert W. Thompson Cowan Morgan Supreme Court

Petition to suspend rules on Stevens bill gains signatures

The draft petition, signed by 18 or more congress members, urges Speaker to recognize a representative to move to suspend the rules and pass the Stevens bill or similar legislation. Mr Williams notes many signatures missing due to travel. once all 30 Republicans align, the majority appears. A table on the floor displayed the petition amid revivalist rhetoric urging signatures. Eagles' Charity Bazar admission 10c.

Cannon Congress Kinsell Stevens Williams Ofnicottle Pan Plas

Young Albion Girl Falls Ill After Eating Match Heads

Hwelyn Hardenbrook, youngest child of Mr and Mrs Carl Hardenbrook of Albion Ind, ate a handful of match heads Monday afternoon and became very ill. Dr W W Carver treated her through Monday night and her condition remained serious Tuesday morning.

Hist Albion Ind Hwelyn Carl Hardenbrook Match Heads W. W.carver

Kanawha field miners settle scale after talks

Charleston W V April 36 The joint scale committee of miners and operators reached an agreement at 1 o clock this morning after three days of conference The scale of 1906 continues in effect and bi monthly pay day remains Eight thousand miners will continue work. Want ads in the Journal Gazette are 1/425 a word.

Charleston W. Va Joint Kanawha Feld

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