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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1906

Page

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Boxing card set for Fort Wayne bouts in January

The Fort Wayne boxing program lists Wilson and Lucca in the main event with McCarty Butler and Smith in supporting bouts. Matchmaker Murharger completed the card for the next show at Princess Street on January 1 under the St Doo club. Local fighters from Indianapolis and Peoria prepare at Fischer's and St Joschal ahead of the weigh in at 183 pounds.

Arm Murharger Lag Ye Pivey Princess Rit St Doo Club Houte-Ila" Futler Peoria Add Watter Skirl Torn Bute Young" Howard Indianapolis Jack McUarty Chirtango Kid" Wi Thay Fanny” Howard Jim Curry Lafayette Curry Rat’ Bronson Howard Wix Gorman Min Jack McGarty Butler Philadelphia Wilson Jucca Fort Wayne Wilson Witt Pepets Fischer's St. Joschal Murharger Big City

Handkerchief Vendor Scandal At County Fair Scene

A chaotic scene near the courthouse square featured a handkerchief vendor amid disruptive street performers and taunting speeches. Police investigated after a vendor claimed to mock Grover Cleveland, drawing West overtones of mistrust and public unrest.

Fort Warners Court House Grover Cleveland West

Edward R Thomas Seizes Control Of Knickerbocker Company

An official announcement from Thom s SicGlay Co states Edward R Thomas secures control of Knickerbocker Company of Chicago. Western les company holds authorized capital of 15 million dollars with 30 thousand in general and collateral mortgage gold hands. The move aims to dominate ice business across Chicago and western territories amid ongoing acquisitions.

Edward R. Thomas Rnickerbocker Tec Cmpany Chicago Thoms SicGlay & Co Western Les Company Negada Eng

Readable Fragments From Columbia Candy Kitchen Ad

A fragmentary ad notes a four box assortment of delicious bon bons from the Columbia Candy Kitchen. It also cites a table electric lamp sale at Koch Construction Company on 110 West Jefferson Street with prices ranging from 185 to 19 dollars.

Thio Golumbia Koch Construction , Company West Jefferson Street

Murder charge against Mrs Bankert discharged

Avenville Tad Des 21 The murder charge against Mrs Anne Bankert was dismissed for want of prosecution after two mistrials in the circuit court. Norman Cools was shot six times and his throat cut on August 12 2005 as Bankert testified it was in self defense. Prosecutors Mimer Bassett and John Kinlinger led the case for the state.

Avenville Tad. Des Anne Bankert Ara Bankert Norman Cools Murch Agnor Mimer Bassett John H. Kinlinger

New Baseball League Promoters Eye Interstats Park Lease

Lima Ohio December reports say promoters seek a lease on Interstats league ball park to form a new state league rivaling the Q P league. City list includes Lima Sanduski Massillon Elyria Norwalk Lorain with five others possible. Little optimism remains for promoters.

Lima Interstats Q. P Tawna Sanduski Maseijion Elyria Norwalke

Ragged street con game halted by officer

A city officer confronted a felon hustling on a street corner who claimed to hand customers numbers from a high hat while selling rubber jacks. Two youths questioned the scheme as the suspect warned them that repeating the act could lead to arrest and disruption of town traffic.

Rald Reichelderfer Noteen Rezebel- Verfer City Street Aplelers Wan Teylog

Christmas Cantata At The Baptist Church

Sunday school members of First Baptist Church staged The Counterfeit Santa Claus in a Christmas cantata with Sante Claus WW H Ralston as Santa and Miss Maude Shallenger as Mother among a cast including Grandpa Willum Hibuins Father A Hood Daughter Miss Balla Mannon and two poor children. In Chicago on December 21 Mrs Maurice Setene reportedly hurled her three year old niece Gladys Hirsch from a third story window fatally injuring the child. police overpowered her and she was taken to a detention hospital for the insane.

First Baptist Church Santa Claus Sante Claus WW. H. Ralston Santa Holo Millar Grantdina Maude Shallenger Willum Hibuins A. Hood Mabel Carrier Balla Mannon Abbots Carter Atnvnet Highland Jome Chicago Maurice Setene Gladys Hirsch Vincennes Avenue Selene

KAUFFMANN STOPPED GARDNER QUT IN FOURTEEN ROUNDS

Local boxing card at the Pacino Athletic Club featured Clarence Foote of Lowell and Kauffmann of San Francisco. A fast fourteenth round concluded the match amid crowd excitement. Nearby on Wallace Street a wagon was struck by a car, injuring a butcher, with his home catching fire earlier that week.

Clarence, Foote jSenmel Haller Wallace Street John Pacino Athletic Club Gard Foote Cently Heslis Oliver Street Foote Inn Wallace Streets

Soldiers Rest in Bank Block Veterans Home

A Soldiers Rest room has been set up in the Bank block over the gag office for veterans of all wars. Located on the third floor and accessible from Main or Court street entrances, it offers newspapers books and periodicals with attendant janitors to guide visitors. Ex soldiers and friends are welcome. contributions fund the room through A K Rite president at 2b East Superior Street.

Court Street Janis East Superior Street

Vandalia Freight Train Wreck Inquiry Sparks Confusion

A garbled report describes a Vandalia freight train wreck with unclear details. It mentions possible victims and unnamed individuals in Terre Ny and Heels vi areas, but the exact sequence and outcomes remain uncertain due to the text’s damaged state. Authorities appear to investigate a collision or derailment without confirmed names or dates.

Announce Event Extraordinary at Dick Bodgin’s Buffet

A brief notice announces an extraordinary event tonight at Dick Bodgin's American Buffet located on 7 SE2 Barr Street. The readable fragment cites Pacific halibut storks for lunch and mentions a local news entity, with unclear further details due to damaged text.

Pacific Halibut Storks Dick ‘Bodgin Barr Street Thie News NAT Ie Erates of M Sued SLA Tsay Hewi” Gee Crater Mehte

Majestic Theatre Opens Christmas Rush For Holiday Shows

The Majestic reports a busy lobby as Christmas rush starts with A Millionaire's Revenge and other plays. Holiday sales surge. patrons risk disappointment without advance seats or by waiting until December 26 for the Texas engagement.

Texas

Mayor of Tokio at Majestic Theatre Promises Fun

Richard Carle presents a farcical opera The Mayor of Tokio at the Majestic Theatre Sunday evening. The show features geisha dancers and catchy songs like Tokio Pity My Plufal Plight Cheer Up Everybody and When the Coca Breezes Blow. The company is large, scenery and costumes are new, with impressive electrical and mechanical effects.

Tokio Richard Carle Majestic Theater Cnusing Silver Sea

Memorable 1906 Gang Nelson Fight Shown at Majestic

Original moving pictures of the Joe Gang and Battling Nelson prize race filmed in Coldfield Nevada on September 4 1906 will be shown in full at the Majestic on Monday evening December 24. Tex Rickard films presented as the only genuine pictures of the famous struggle.

Joe Gang Battling Nelson Coldfield Nev Majestic Tex Rickard

Texag at the Majestic theater in late December

Christmas attraction from Mesers Broadbarnt and Gurrle features the play Texas, a rustic melodrama set on the Southwest plains. A strong cast led by Miss Mehyl Bixey and Chas TD Coburn with Louis Taiel Hattie Foley Ernest Allen Frederick J DA Howsed Messimer Bana Farrow Ee Gillette delivers a polished production in a fully mounted scenic show.

Mesers Broadbarnt Gurrle Feld Tex-|ag Plains Southwest Buffalo Hill Wild Bill Kit ‘Carson Texas Jack Texas Sterling Shetegs Messrs Broadhurst Curvig Mehyl Bixey Chas TD. Coburn Louis Taiel Hattie Foley Ernest Allen Frederick J. DA Howsed Messimer Bana Farrow Ee Gillette Aiolomue Sation Hisplay Texac

CNY News Briefs Highlight Socials and Local Affairs

The socialist party hosts a box social at Vor dermark hill while a cavitata is planned for Trinity parish house next Wednesday. Miss Gertrude Bussard arrives from Smith College to spend holidays with family. Funeral services for Frank init noted, with two cantatas by Sunday school. The International and Fort Wayne business colleges close for Christmas. police detain two youths after plunging into Lorraine’s window dispute. Local hotel plans revived with Meyer engaged to draw office-building plans.

Socialist Party Vordermark's Hill Frank Hunt West Rescoa Huff Fort Wayne Upper- Son Bros Kok¢emo Trinity Episcopal Church Gerbrude’ Bussard Smith College Haolidaye Phe Harvey Marks Wi- Hameport Ind Elby Frank E. Init Santa Claus J. B. Cahill H. Schone & Co Logensport Benton Nestor Martin Wibors Hope Hospital International Frank Creighton Indianapolis G. B. Bowser Fork Wayne Meat .Taw J. C. Werkman Simpaga Methodist \piscopal church Elektron Orrin Stair Grand Rapids The Majestic M. E. Rice Igals Meyer Qoldon Columbia John Lowraine Calhoun Street Major Chase Jie Damuze Lorraine Mey Prudential Committee First Baptist Church Arthur Tipton Baptist Jdiired Harvard Lova Rex Tipton Wegston

LANDIS STANDS BY GLENN FOR HUNTINGTON POSTMASTER

WABASH Ind Dec 21 Congress man Fred Landis says he will stand by his recommendation of John J Glenn for Huntington postmaster despite pressure to change. Glenn plans to announce in January to succeed W H Hart, who sought reappointment. Huntington Mayor D Anderson flew to Washington to urge Hart retention, while Glenn backs Beveridge in the race.

Wabash Ind Fred Landis John 8 Glenn Huntington W. H. Hart D. ©. Anderson Washington Hart Landis Benatoy Beveridge

Government rests its oil case in Chicago trial

Chicago Dec 21 The government rested its case against Standard Oil Company of Indiana accused of accepting concessions from railways. Oil company lawyers said they could also rest on arguments already filed. The case, examining a demurrer to the indictments, was taken under advisement by Judge Landis.

Chicago Standard Oil Company of Indiana Oil Company Hey Arinfa Standard Oi Landis

Ewing Property Sale Under Court Order Today

Vidson realty from the Ewing estate goes to bid today after the Chicago death of Mrs. Halliday. Trust see Herman Michaels says bids will be received with no immediate fears unless prices fall short. Properties include the corner building at Main and Harrison and the Miner Building at Clinton and Main, plus several large parcels. bidders may raise offers on request.

Vidson Realty Ewing Halliday Chicago Herman Michaels Main Harrison Street Miner Clinton Main Streets

Candy Canes At Columbia Candy Kitchen This Week

Fresh candy canes available all week at Columbia Candy Kitchen offering assorted flavors and holiday treats.

Culumbia Candy Kitchen

Will contest school attendance law in Milford case

Special to the Journal Gazette Warsaw Ind Dem ft Mandamus filed in circuit court by Attorney J. Nosth for Henry Heitmann challenge against Milford school board over six year old Richard Heitmann being required to attend school. The boy turns six December 4 and his father says the board claimed a farm duty. Law makes attendance compulsory for children age six to fourteen, and the case seeks to compel attendance in first grade. Also reports a fire in Wabash county destroying Deliv residence contents valued at $2,500 and other minor notices.

Iazette Warsaw Milford Elrenitt Court Ritzy J. Nosth Menry Heitmanii Ite Milow Richard Gvlioal Choone MT Ford

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