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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
1
An advertisement for Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills claims rapid neuralgia relief from migraine like pains due to nerve irritation. It asserts easy comfort with no after effects and includes testimonials from a patient, with the drug priced and a return policy stated by the authorizing druggist in Elkhart Indiana.
Officials confirm a full slate of signed umpires for the coming season and discuss staff duties and contracts. The grand jury proceedings in Ames and St Paul-area matters are summarized, noting withheld confessions and ongoing investigations with no indictments in several minor cases.
Four men were indicted on burglary and murder charges in Allen County. John Baker allegedly shot Columbus Croy during a burglary at Joseph Faulkner's business, causing Croy’s death. Warrants were issued. Baker detained at police headquarters, others jailed. Trials likely at April term. prosecutors expect separate trials if no agreement.
An 1860s style ad touts a cough remedy labeled for La Grippe and colds. It claims fever cures La Grippe and prohibits Pneumonia tendencies. Priced 25 cents for a small jar and 50 cents for a large size, sold by druggists everywhere.
The Greek Cenfy favnery has secured a long lease on Michaels new building at Calhoun and detfarson. The firm will move in as soon as finishing, occupying the corner room. The store will be modern with expensive fixtures to handle rising trade. Manager Vase nios aims to offer attractive refreshments for shoppers and quick visits after dining. If the new store delivers on its promises, Fort Wayne will gain a premier refreshment point.
A distressing wave of infant deaths alarms Lima readers as a mother mourns a four month old and authorities plan an autopsy. Reports cite sudden infant fatalities linked to new treatments while broader claims note an epidemic of infant deaths over ten days. The scene mentions a prior two month old child’s death and remedies like laxative bromos.
Important subscriber notice asks readers to report missed deliveries for timely breakfast copies. It claims the Journal-Gazette is never late from the press and blames carriers if delays occur, urging subscribers to call the office with complaints to ensure daily morning delivery.
Hartford City faces revival as glass plants near resume. American Window Glass Co will retool its facility after months of reduced output due to financial strain. Workers are recalled with February dates anticipated for restart, affecting multiple departments and employment levels.
Opening regular season game at the curling rink ends with Charles Centlivre leading his team to a one point victory over Jamie Gite. Branson’s squad forfeits one game before a pick team defeats Gillis led unit. Other matches feature Centlivre’s group and Branson’s crew splintering into two contests with mixed results.
Nelson and James Britt of San Francisco have signed to fight ten rounds in Los Angeles before the Southern California Athletic Club on February 9. The match is a 123 pound bout with Britt conceding Nelson a five percent bonus of the fighters’ share. It marks their fourth meeting, Britt winning a 20 round decision in 1904, then being knocked out in 18 rounds a year later, and losing a 20 round decision last year.
On Feb 1 Fielder A Jones, thllinger of the Chicago American League club, announced he would continue to play baseball contrary to prior statements that the season would be his last. He was in the city briefly and expected to join the team in Los Angeles during its western tour.
Evansville manager Punch Knoll reports signed contracts for Spencer Abbott first baseman from Topeka Kansas and W Covington pitcher drafted from Texas Teague. Knoll pleased by arrivals and expects strong season as team builds in Evansville.
Kelvin battles over a proposed match with Packey McFarland. Milwaukee club offered a purse and a 20 percent share of gross receipts for signing. Nelson’s reply and the club's counteroffer create doubt about a serious deal.
In Muncie and surrounding towns a dispute over team numbers and league structure surfaces as clubs from Bluffton Kokomo New Marion and others eye rejoining. A potential new Indiana Chinese league arrangement emerges with efforts to stabilize franchises and retain competitive teams.
In Chicago on February 7 Frans Gotch defeated Frad Beet in a two bout wrestling match. The event featured Graders Wold and ongoing preparations for a Cincinnati tournament of the American Bowling Congress, with the eighth annual international tourney activity slated to begin February 7 and run for fifteen days.
In Evaxsville Indiana on May, Charlon Wacker, a star pitcher for the Jeffersonville baseball club last season, who was suspended near the close for indifferent play, was signed by the local team to reinforce the rotation.
At the annual Associated Charities meeting in Fort Wayne, officers and affiliates detailed 1997 year reports, noting 360 aid applications five percent adults and 574 children. Records exceed 2,000 names. aid from relief unions, Elks, churches, and benevolent societies distributed groceries fuel rent and clothing to needy families.
A series of real estate sales and transfers are detailed, naming buyers and sellers such as J. Fumio, L. i mn, Bartehick, Gerding, Colurick, and the Fort Wayne Trust Co, with properties in Milam and Milan townships, Lake township, and Drexel Park. The transactions involve numerous parcels, fractional and undivided interests, and sums noted in dollars, including a range of property deeds and trustee actions.
A national convention of the unemployed met today in St Louis Missouri with wanderers addressing the crowd. Speakers including Kansas City Hd and General J S Coxey urged the tramps to settle and become voters ahead of upcoming congressional action.
Former manager of the Fort Wayne and Southwestern traction line, now a prominent traction salesman, is in the city on business and talked with local officials about a possible return to Fort Wayne.
Fragmentary reminiscences recount a conversation about wartime service and retirement plans. The speaker, Mortimer, references Fort Wayne and Peoria and mentions public spirit and Nelson, with uncertain details and names that are hard to confirm from the damaged text.
A thief slipped into a hallway during a Fort Wayne Academy of Medicine meeting near West Main Street and stole belongings from Dr H Y Blosser. The note references a medical remedy and a sales pitch from a newspaper want ad.
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