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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1908

Page

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Terre Haute Teams Up For Central League Tennis Season

The Central League lines up managers from teams including Hawte-Lew Dill St. Paul Mine South Fenda and Des Moines. Officials list figures like Grant Des Moines Gros Revits Eddie Wheeler Grand Rapids Punch Knoll Evansville Myers Bellefontaine Wheeling Todds Price and Homan from Zanesville among figures connected to the winter season.

Ica Hawte Lew Dill St. Paul South Fenda A Grant Deslilnez Q. Gros Revits Eddie Wheeler Grand Rapids Mich Port Warne Jack Hendricks Chicat Evansville Punch

Bowling Brunswick league kicks off with new rivalries

The article describes an evening bowling event at 215 East Main Street with teams led by Centivre and Branson facing Innes Gullie and Jin W. H. Scheinman. Scores feature J M RF Riegel and B P Branson among top players. East Berry moving pictures follows with Rockefeller Chased by Reporter and The Violinist's Visions.

Nnes Hing Ana Ne Gane Critwriia Mr. Centivre Puta Innes Gullie Biro P. Branson Jin W. H. Scheinman As Talat J. M. RF. Riegel J. OM. Malay William Morrison B. P. Branson

Pitchers who batted and shifted positions in baseball history

Weather bound fans note the sturdy bats of pitchers who moved to other roles across eras. Many stars like Burkett Seymour Anson and Hall of Famers proved versatile, switching to outfield, infield, or first base while maintaining hitting prowess and defensive value.

Ipitches Bibo Jesse J. Burkett Cy Seymour Anson George Var Haltren Jimmy Ryan Ryan Montagomery Southern Teague van Suluen Pacifie Cleveland Jesse Burkistt Bobby Wal-lace Frank Isbell Tim Callahan Chicago Kid” Gleason Charley Hickman Fat Dougherty Danny Hoffman Roger Bresnahan Dale Gear Mike Donlin Joe Yeager Soeralls Jessse George Detroit Bill Donovan Ed Killen George Mullin Mulli Regal Donovan Esig Cor Hillian Harry Howell Jake Thielman Nans U Walsh White Sox Ivhile Bunter Athletics Flegt Chance Cubs Lajule Love Cross Hallman Jake Iggie Donahue Billy Maroney Brooklyns Timmy Collie Hans Wagner Claude Rossman Oléring Athleti Ouifield

Cubs to Play Exhibition at League Park in April

The sporting editor notes the season’s start and the Cubs World champions will host an exhibition at League Park in April. Fans eagerly await the return of players and the approach of baseball season amid ticketing formality and season anticipation.

W. Alwsys Benng Damyed Murphy Cubs League Park Fort W

Oxford May Reject American Challenge

Oxford University athletic association met to consider the American Intercollegiate Athletics Association proposal for an international match between U S universities and Great Britain. The committee resolved to consult Cambridge University, with officials noting that statements about a final decision were premature and the prevailing sentiment opposed accepting the challenge.

Oxford Oxford University Athletic Association American Intercollegiate Athlets Association Uited Great Beltain Car- Geege Driae Assortation

Good Enough Kennels Capture Many Prizes at Indianapolis

The Good Enough kennels owned by Messrs Emrick and B J Ankenbruck, exhibited at Indianapolis poultry show taking blue ribbons twice red three times and a third prize in two classes. Entries topped strong competition including rivals from Allen county. The pair Rob Stone and Lady's Dan scored multiple placements and defeated noted champions in the brace. Likely to appear at Norwalk and Columbus beach shows this summer.

B. J. Ankenbrock Emrick B J. Ankenbrick Inianapolis Gorson Allen County Ankenbruck Indianaralis Lady's Dan Red Stone Indianapolis Norwalk Colurmons St the Beach Rob Stone Phillip Orst Dan Alan Field Brege Rob Bessie Thomas Sloan Brege Genetzi Jackaon

Murphy Remembers Writers at Chicago National Baseball Club

The sporting editor of the Journal Gazette acknowledges receipt of 3 season tickets to the Chicago National baseball club. President Charles Murphy notes that the recipient may be away long and should see the team play without the delay of buying tickets at the box office.

Journal Gazatte Chicag National Baseball Club Charles Mu Hhy Lox

Lennon urges city to clean sidewalks after snow

Imir Lennon calls for rapid sidewalk clearance in business districts and fronts of downtown businesses. Chairman E J Lennon asks City Attorney Ray Colerick to direct police to enforce an ordinance requiring ice and snow removal, amid ongoing winter conditions.

E. J Lennon Ray Colerick Bolice Lennon

James Ellil to retire from presidency of National Grey Bank

James Ellil, longtime president of the National Grey Bank, will retire soon after a lengthy and notable career as a leading banker. The announcement, dated Feb 2 from New Fork, highlights his decades of service and the impact of his leadership on the institution.

New Fork James Ellilman Grey Conis

Taft Fight In Florida Delegates Chosen

In Florida two rival conventions selected delegates to the national convention. Taft supporters won a pro Taft resolution. Opponents elected unpledged delegates. Frank Vanderlip named to head National City Bank after Silliman departs. Vanderlip, 44, long served as bank executive and former treasury aide.

William H. Taft Choise Stillman Frank 4. Vanderup Bir. Siiltman Union Pacific Southern Pacific Silliman Vanderlip Washington the Treasury Gage McKinlay The Treasury Bir Chicago Havik New York

New Era Dawns in Portugal Governing Leaders Exile Deputies Freed

Lisbon reports Premier Perrélia outlines a new approach with law and order as priority. Political prisoners may face court, elections to be held soon. Gendor Carvalho fled, Abreu also fled. Deputies released without demonstrations as Senor Francs arrives Madrid for talks.

Lisbon Perrélia Conirmued Prango Finance Gendor Garvalho Jeft Portugal Francois Cabhier Abreu

General Coxey Returns to Limelight in St Louis

Mount Vernon leader General Coxey arrives for the itinerant unemployed convention set to open, saying he has earned money and plans a nationwide tour by special train to push his proposed bond bill allowing local governments to issue interest free bonds to cover bond faces.

ST. Louis Coxey Mount Vernon Washington

Railroad Spur Sought in Rear Alleys by Local Industry

About thirty eight property owners petitioned for a railroad spur to run from Pennsylvania Tracks through the rear alley near Thomas and Oliver streets to serve Bowser & Tank Company and CL M Menevea plants. Steam locomotives not to be used. gasoline or electric motors preferred. City work on a main sewer along Forest Park was outlined, with bids for printing city annual reports and station fixtures also noted.

Sound 2 Public Works Bowser 01 Tank Company CL M. Menevea Pennsylvania Thomas Dni Oliver Thomas Mitne Woard Randall Forest Park Bce Maumes Garfield Avenue Vermont Avenue California Crascent Nodfel Taent Betil

Pioneer Braden of Jefferson Township Passes

Sudden death of Jon K. Braden a well known pioneer of Jefferson township Washington county Indiana. He died at his home in his bedroom after suffering heart trouble and dropsy for years. Born July 13 1835 in Westmoreland County Ohio he was 71 years 6 months and 23 days old. Survived by wife Nancy A. Smith two daughters Mrs Grace of Geneva and Mrs John of Remieke two brothers and two sisters. Funeral at Saturn church Jefferson township with Rev A McGillis pie officiating burial Sand Bank cemetery. He was a substantial farmer and member of the Saturn Christian church.

Columbia City Ind Jon K. Braden Jefferson Tuweehin Jess Bodside Westmoreland County Ohio Washington Township Nancy A. Smith Simon Grace Geneva Charles John Remieke Washington Braden Eagie Lake Minn David Braden Fort Warne Phoebe Robinetta Jane Swisher Laud Saturn Church Jefferson Towneship Batureny A. Mc Gillespie Sand Bank Eltisen Satumi Christian Buych

They Don’t Make The Club They Don’t Make The Club

Police hear complaints of an alleged club near Winter street as residents say beer is delivered Saturdays and crowds haunt the place through Monday. A burglar tried to force entry at 2686 Winter street around 11:20 pm Wednesday. he fled after being alerted by Mrs. Quivey. At 2650 Winter street, coal stolen from a crib after barges pried boards of a barn.

Patterson -Fletcher Store OF the Winter Street Vicinnity Chorse Quivey Dickson

Grand Jury Continues Its Work In Robbery Cases

The grand jury, timed in twelve or fifteen witnesses, rapid progress noted by Prosecutor Thomas, may finish by Saturday. John Stout, jailed with no funds for counsel, seeks relatives to help. jury paused to review William Tony alias Johnson tied to the Horstmann tailorlize shop burglary on Calhoun Street and related break‑ins using brake shoe keys.

Thomas John Stout Erand Jucy William Tony Johnson Horstmann Calhoun Street

Big Holly Pump Back In Service At Water Works

The Holly engine pump at No 3 Water Works station, out of service for weeks during repairs, was started again at about 4 45 yesterday afternoon and operated perfectly through the night as reported.

No. 3 Water Works

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