08 Feb 1906
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
1
Sale notice offers 1 000 cords of 16 inch wood at Forest Park Avenue adjoining Lake side. Must be sold at once to clear the lots to be offered for sale in spring.
Roy and Degitz headline a boxing card at Grinwold Avenue hall headlined by a five round title bout. The program lists five rounds including an exhibition and two featured bouts with a 3 40 PM start time.
In a high energy contest at Fort Wayne the Anderson team defeated Mallory’s lineup after a tense stretch that went to overtime. Mallory endured heavy guarding lines and key stops while Anderson led most of the night, with Farrel and Sutton contributing crucial plays and the crowd reacting to a late surge before the overtime decision.
The Grand Tip owner John Ginael received the order for a delivery wagon to Vin Andi. The team from Van Wert faced a loss as local players aided by coach William kept control into the late hours.
A vague report describes upcoming events after a Kalamazoo meeting with hints of basketball activity involving a Wayne team and New York ties. Details are unclear but suggest local clubs and supporters anticipate a notable public game or gathering next week.
Wall Street watches the coal labor situation as a possible strike looms. Miners and operators debate strength and resolve, with conservative traders avoiding disruption until clearer signals emerge. Steel plate prices rise slightly amid orders and production activity. Detroit and Michigan Central plans influence regional traffic and infrastructure projects. mining districts face varying disruption risks.
Charnexs Btewart a 26 year old railroad fireman from Crostling Ohio was arrested on bigamy charges after police traced two marriages. He was identified as Charles Allen at a boarding house and held on two wives, one in November 1900 and another in October 1900. Authorities say he deceived both women and his first wife is listed as prior to six years of marriage. Stewart’s residences include McMuckin, West Virginia. The case is led by Sheriff’s officers, with related notes on his elusive letters and various local alleys cited.
An exhausted OCR reads of a Baltimore convention shows the annual gathering of suffrage leaders. Notable attendees include Mrs Anthony and Rev Anna Howard Shaw, with speeches by state figures and a choral rendition. The event closes with signatures sought for a formal statement.
A 19th century brick workers meeting in Philadelphia elected officers including President J A Rhate and Treasurer John W. Sthiey. The annual report praised the ministry of trade schools and noted millions spent nationwide on relief due to factory chain shortages. Officers named include K Copal Birmingham and T A Remedahl with A M Wade as policy treasurer. A Cold and Grip remedy advertisement appears.
Chicago faces a looming coal shortage as miners strike. Officials say 40,000 tons of hard coal are being gathered for fuel needs, with thousands of cars rushing in daily to stockpile. The plan aims to avert disruptions for rail services and city energy.
In Indianapolis the Walsh railroads are slated for sale amid a contested dispute over control of the Southern Indiana and Chicago Southern lines. The sale would strip the present controlling parties of properties, prompting concerns across Indiana about regional transport influence and fiscal outcomes. The market and university connections referenced imply broader regional impact and potential shifts in railroad governance.
The congregational United Brethren and Methodist Protestant churches met to form a union among the three denominations. Dr Washington Gladwen chaired temporarily, with Dr T E Lewis elected chairman of the executive committee and Rev J L Leatdis secretary. The council discussed aligning missionary work youth societies and theological education, to avoid conflicts of interest. Delegates gathered tonight for the Algonquin rally.
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