Be Careful Says Ankenbruck On Forged Checks
Fort Wayne police chief Ankenbruck urges caution to merchants about forged checks. He warns against cashing checks for unknown individuals, stresses verification by telephone, and notes delayed reporting by some businesses allowed forgers to operate. He cites cases of multiple counterfeit checks and losses to shops and individuals.
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Tre Peylis
Fort Wayne
Martin H. Ankenbrick
Chief Ankenbrick
Urey
Ned Muta
Jones
Joseplod
Neaveth
NTI
Wayne
Siloet
Taggart Wins Easily and Shapes Political Futures
The report notes Tom Taggart's strong position to assemble a solid delegation and his claim to provide political shaping for O'Brien and Taggart. James Sennler, current chairman of the Democratic county committee, resigned to allow establishment of the new committee next week.
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O'Brien
Taggart
James Sennler
Democrat County Catamities
Courthouse actions and filings in local courts
The county commissioners established the Romey ditch in St Juve Township and a pond issue allowed bills up to date. Judge Heaton divorce case Lukah Har rod from Cards Harrad appears in Mite Superior Court. William Hixler vs Cipdisth in Superior Court. jury found for defendant Fred J. Federspiesses Pred & Snyder et al. A. J. Bittenger listed as country public. Andrew Zuber pursues Interstate Company et al for $180. GW Lauttit reported as fined.
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Romey
St. Juve
Heaton
Lukah Harrod
Mite
Superior Court
William Hixler
Cipdisth
Fred J. Federspiesses
Pred
Snyder Et al
Dretbelbiss Ly
Acorn
A. J. Bittenger
Nowtry
Ndrew Zuber
Et al
GW Lauttit
Frats Face Strict Censure From Tonight’s Speech
A speaker attacked fraternities, claiming they are spread widely and influence university life. He argued some groups meet questionable demands and have extended into the university scene, prompting concerns about their impact on campus culture.
Mystery Shrouds Murder Tract Police Probe
Police close in on suspects linked to a murder near Farrl, with Warman noted as a former host for the accused. Witnesses describe a tense scene last Thursday as investigators pursue the seemingly hidden motives behind the crime.
Two young men sought in mysterious New Jersey murder
A missing woman identified as Annie O Keefe, also known as Annie Nevins, moved between homes in New Jersey and Brooklyn before a Christmas Eve murder. Detective Graybill linked her to Miles O Keefe’s close friend and to two young Brooklyn workers, while Mrs. Wright traced the woman to an employment inquiry in Montclair.
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Rae Wort
Margaret Wright
Annie B. Nevins
Annie O'Keefe
Thomas Nevins
Orange
Gray- Oil
Mid
Graybill
Miles O'Keefe
Miss Nevins
Thomas Neving
Nevins
Sirs. Wright
Thomas Planagan
Newark
Love
Torque
Bliss Keefe
Dino
Hackensack Meadows
Lake Cottage Bargain for Sale or Trade in Indiana
Real estate item advertises a five-room cottage at Cripgs Garters Heights in Tipnecanne Tale, vaciaake County Indiana. Includes road towing well and best location in park. Address V, DB Mock, Nort Webster. A most desirable property featured in Patterson Pletcher page.
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Cripgs Garter Heights
Vaciaake County
Indiana
DB. Mock
Nort Webster
Partial Solar Eclipse Visible in Southern United States
A garbled report notes an eclipse partially visible across the southern states and North America, with reference to timing around sunset and the eclipse path. The text is incomplete but suggests anticipation of an astronomical event affecting the region.
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Waslington
Dec
Acuda & Barr
Tha
United States
North
No Change for American Association this Year in Chicago
A Chicago canvass of American Association club owners shows little chance of action to move a team out of Chicago for 1908. George Lennon will likely keep the St Paul franchise as leaders oppose territorial invasion by other leagues and options on two Chicago ballparks are noted near James Callahan.
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American Association
Lennon
St Paul
Chicago
Mike
James Callahan
George Lennon
St. Paul
Hat Clty
Baseball battle renews over Campbell contract dispute in Cincinnati
The National Commission ruled Campbell remains with Cincinnati after a dispute over his contract. George Tebano claimed Campbell under contract to Tourville’s owner, threatening Tebanu’s transfer rights from Harrisburg. The commission sided with Cincinnati, while Pilliam dissented on contract jumper details.
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Cincinnati
National Baseball Ovil Mission
Jonal Association
National Commission
Campbell
National Association
New York
George Tebaau
Ower
Tourville American Association
Cimetnnati
Harrisburg
Tebenu
Hauimart
Campbell Peas Har Pessilent Pilliam
Ua IL
Northern Indians Team Circuit Planned Across Indiana Cities
Promoters tied to the La Porte Baseball Association plan a new league with teams in South Bend, Valparaiso, Goshen, Bremen, Nappanee, Laporte, Elkhart, and possibly Hammond and Dowagiac, with the Iowa border town Lutler just over the line in Michigan.
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South Bent
4Vata
Kirk Hart
Goshen
Bremen
Nappanee
Laporte
Valparaiso
Harmand
Dowagrae
Lutler Iowa
Michigan
Laporte Baseball Association
New Manager for Tots in Terre Haute Soon
Charles MacFarland, former Oklahoma City manager, is expected to take over the Terre Haute club for 140% season. President Louis B. Smith is arranging details, likely sending MacFarland to Terre Haute early next year to recruit the Tots. He posted a strong record last season, batting .114 and winning 25 of 29 starts, leading Oklahoma City to a second-place pennant finish.
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South Bend
Ind
Charles MacFarland
Terre Haute Cen
Louis DB. Smith
Seill Kely
Mite
Farland Gong
Torre Hnnty
Smith
Jess T
Mag- Warland
Central League Meeting Set for January 20 in City
A special dispatch notes the Central League meeting will be held in this city on January 20, not January 21 as some papers predicted. Reports say the Shamrocks’ ball date may align with this scheduling, following a letter from Fort Wayne owner Claud Varnell to manager M. J. Cleary.
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Jrarmal
Gazeta
Shamrocks
M. J. Cleary
Varnell
Fort Wayne
Magates
Zanesville Wins Central League Franchise Backing
Zanesville Times-Recorder reports stockholders approve a Central league franchise. Officials note 62,482 paid admissions for the season, with most games on the road and about 42,000 total attendance citywide. Central league officials praise Zanesville and manager Marty Klogan, saying the town has shown baseball strength and would be strengthened by entry.
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Zanesville
Tan
Seform
Central League
Wiliams
Qantén
Offislaig 1A
Marty Klogan
Attell 18 Leading In the Pools in San Francisco Fight
The San Francisco report shows Attell 18 ahead in pool standings as Patterson Plate preparations move forward. Club officers were elected at the Roquois Club, with John Tardde as president and Amos Bauer as vice president. The Traduals Club enjoyed a dance last night at their South Head avenue rooms, electing officers and hosting a social event. Trades and details of the Owen Morandle event were noted alongside dress code mentions.
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Attell
San Francisco
Traduals Club
John Tardde
Amos Raner
Viet
Hermin Meyers
Econd
John Kiopped
John Barry
Nicholas Siuer
Weed Krockehura
Fred Brown
A. Iran
Ay Gerlach
Ay Himmneh
Thee
Patterson-Plate
Owen Morandle
Abe Attell Flight Changes For First Time Today
Attell bema a bic remained favored at 7 to 10 as Moran stock falters for sending a thousand dollars to town to bet on himself. Britisher stronger, near physical perfection, aiming to develop speed. Attell in good condition. Referee Jertnies set to arrive Saturday morning.
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Abe Attell
Attell
Moran
Manny
Jert—nies
Meffries to Start for Battleground Sunday
Los Angeles December 23 Jimmy Meffries will leave Sunday night for San Francisco to attend the international championship fight between Abe Attell and Owen Moran on New Year’s. Promoter Cartwright asks him to visit the fighters and explain the rules before the bout. Moran is scheduled to travel next to San Marcel on Monday and Attell is to train at Milely.
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LOS Angels
Jim Defiries
Apinn
San Francisca
Abe
Atte
Owen Moran
Cartrath
San Marcel
Moran
Amfonday
Jeweney
Milelly
Attell
Maran
Englishman Defeats Yankees in Ten Mile Board Track Race
Boston reports the first ten mile professional race on a board track. Alfred Sheuble of England easily beat American rival Tom Wil Haig Sam Myers and Kanaly. Sheuble clocked 53 minutes 15 seconds, slightly slower than his outdoor best. Shavich said the race should be the last of its kind due to strain on runners.
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Boston
Alfred Sheuble
England
Tom Wil- Haig
Sam Myers
Rank Kanaly
Park Bruaze — Colisenm
Sheubb
Shavich
Fort Wayne to Sponsor Tri State Bowling Tourney
George W. M'Kay announced at Marion Palace that Fort Wayne's tri state bowling tournament will be held in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne, Indianapolis and nearby states will enter a grand event with a prize pool around 3100 for entrants from Indiana Michigan and Ohio.
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Fort Wayne
Capital
Indianapolis
Ind
Fort Warne
Tanyas
Marion Uleys
Curne Progress
George W. Mesay
Indiana Commercial Travelers Meet in Indianapolis
Mayor Bookwalter and city officials arrive as the Indiana Commercial Travelers Association holds its thirty third annual meeting in Indianapolis. President Cox notes the year’s growth with 1085 members the largest ever. Financials show 4500000 dollars paid to beneficiaries and assets exceeding 65000 dollars. Officers elected include President Samuel Fisher Indianapolis and Secretary William F. Henley. The gathering closes with a dance at the May Pole hotel.
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Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Werc
Commercel ‘Weagelers' Association of Indias
T. A. Cox
Wiliam F. Henley
P. J. Kelleher
Quneers
Muel Fisher
Indianapa
Hert Hasex
Indi
William Senelhirn
Evans
T. M. Gightinat
Terre Ant
John C. Jenners
Lafayette
Mayors Proclamation Tightens Toytown Restrictions
Town officials in Tageson Michigan report Mayor R J Glaskew issuing a strict citywide order. Provisions include closing liaisons after hours and on Sundays, banning certain amusements, and shutting down stat machines while pushing for a total elimination of those activities. Public notice urges compliance during the impending sale.
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Ankenbruck
Linaegune
Igh
Cohley
Tom Taggart
Prague
Jermainary
Nald
Wince
Chuir
Warman
Ford
Tfarrl
Whursday
Patterson-Fletchier CO
Patterson-Pletcher Staré
Ad” Ag
League
National Commission Lists Association
Sourti Bend
der A
Suidey
Claba
TOTS
MacFarland
Eague
Roquois Club
Meffries
Battleground
Attol
George W. M'Kay
THE
Indiana Commercial Travelers
Fishen
Association
GF Jackson
Mich
Frory
Dumestia
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