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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1908

Page

2

Century Celebration Plans Rise With Perry Victory Anniversary

Readers report Put-in-Bay on Lake Erie gears up for a grand centennial homage to Commodore Perry’s 1814 victory with naval displays and a summer expo. Local governance debates gas rates and a proposed ten-year electricity fringe plan while Congress clashes over inland waterway commissions and presidential authority.

Put-in-Bay Lake Bilsare Commodores Perry Pery Lake Eris

Mayor Hosey Viewed as Fort Wayne Powerhouse of Insight

A tribute praises Mayor Hosey for his deep grasp of city issues and superior problem solving. It highlights his engineering acumen in water and fire departments, insurance strategy, and municipal progress, labeling him a formidable executor and planner whose work shapes Fort Wayne’s future.

Fort Wayne Talignes Leone Hosey Hare Wayne Ie Eft Certein Fort Warne Idayor Edeeys Sten m Fort Wayne Mayer Sfier

Political talk in Adams County sparks cross party tensions

The Twelfth district Republican convention issued resolutions claiming the panic is over and everyone who wanted work could find it. A later idle workers meeting invited the mayor for aid, highlighting splits as Republicans struggle to reconcile with changing conditions. Chairman Galoglis schedules a Democratic committee meeting in March to prepare for the campaign, while a warning about safety and a local product pitch appear intertwined.

Gosten Democrat Vrark Gaiinl Vity Tim Republican Politiciema Galiogls Adams County Democratic Central Committee

New Building Committee Elects Chairman

The Wayne club met last night to elect Dr Olaf N Gulchin as chairman and Samuel AL Prostar as secretary. They outlined the construction plan, discussed excavation progress, and planned future steps for the hotel project including foundation work and cost changes.

Anthony Rour Wayne Club Olaf N. Gulchin Samuel AL Prostar Architeet Chav Ti Weatherwogs Marine Yesterda Olag N. Gula Mrsdr Samuel My Poster Boewnil

Returns contract in baseball notes with Reds players and Babes

Fragmented OCR notes mention Spriegpirl and Leo of Raisins as owners of an era team in 1 Mielogai piates. Pitchers Miller and Vlanehard of the Cincinnati Reds are referenced with a note about Clank and a catcher making a good record with the Babes.

Spriegpirld Leo Raisins Earth Tau Aiok Miller Vlanehard Cincinnti Reds Epner Clank Win Eatcher

Wayne club owner and player dispute over franchise

An unclear report describes Stason returning a signed contrast to Owner Claud Yarnell amid a clash over retaining a franchise at Springheld. The dispute centers on finances and a rejected renewal, with Springs- Wicker mentioned as not being missed in ump calls and a call to "play ball."

Stason Claud Varnelly Wayne Club Vance Yarnell

Challenges Murburger for Wrestling Match

Sporting Editor notes a challenge by Conway Jagues to Sem Murburger for a side bet of five dollars, best two of three, catch as catch can. Match to be arranged within eight to ten days, with wagering and conditions outlined in the Journal-Gazette.

Napoleon Conway Jagues Sem Murbuger Journal-Gazette Fouldike Sem Murburger Sal

Chicago magnates sail to Europe on Cedric voyage

Juan P Hopkins and John McCarthy leaders of Chicago circles depart for a European trip aboard the Cedric. They will visit Gibraltar Madeira islands and travel through Spain southern France northern Africa. The eighty day voyage includes stops in New York and Fort Wayne before return.

Juan P. Hopkins Ager Chiazo John McCarthy Public Pert See Hoger Sulliven Democrate New York Hopkins Nin McCarthy Steemer Cedric McCarthy Ventlemen Pennsylvania Limited McCarthy Ganina Sullivan New Gibraltar Madeira Fort. Wayne Patterso Eetceer

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs Charley RobinsVon

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Charley Robins Von at DeGroft Street. The birth record lists Charles W San Dérenck at 1518 Brum Street as related contact.

Charley Robins von DeGroft Street Charles W Sandérenck Brum Street

Chaurzugue Meeting Canceled at Synagogue Tonight

City notes no gathering of the Chaurzugue is planned at the synagogue this evening. The Royal Arcanum council announces a Friday event on February 21 with entertainment by Mr. Norman Stephens and friends.

Menard Council Royal Arcanum Norman Stophens Re-En

Resignation Reconsidered At Bir Lee Works

Mr. Stebbens had resigned five weeks ago to seek another role but his employer and the firm reconsidered. Lee Ioyens at the New Line Cigar Stand will continue in his position as travel time extends to accompany his daughter and the poultry girl.

Bir Lee Ioyens New Line Ciger Stend Stebbens Bell Lee Guerl

Inter State League finances show $10,000 cap for D class clubs

A city newspaper piece analyzes the cost of a seven team Class D league with a 10 000 outlay for 60 home games plus salaries and expenses. It notes a $1 500 salary limit, potential increases, and the risk of higher totals if salaries rise while managers, players and incidentals push costs higher.

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New United States Mint at Philadelphia Opens in 1792

The article describes the Philadelphia mint's opening on Feb 12 and notes it as the third government building on Seventieth Street near Market. It names early directors including David Rittenhouse and successors Blas Boudnot, Robert Patterson, and James Pollock, detailing early coin production and the use of horse power before mechanization.

United States Seventt Street Seventt Street Near Snnk Talreet David Rittenhouse, Sr Blas Boudnot Rovert Patterson Jdune Floss Snowden James Pollock Linkrmas Colonel Snowden Thetis England

Costs of Building a Baseball Team Revealed by Club Official

An official explains the hidden costs of starting a baseball team from spring training through early-season trips. He cites purchases of young players from $300 to $1,000 each, travel about 2 500 miles, five weeks on the road, hotel bills, and training expenses. He notes two of ten recruits succeed and highlights heavy financial pressure on clubs without a top-race squad.

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Minors and the Major Leagues in Talent Flows

A discussion on how major league teams scout and purchase minor league talent, the pressure on young players to meet high reputations, and the impact of veteran depletion. The piece notes the racing demand for promising prospects, the risk of overhyped debuts, and the challenge for players to sustain performance under scrutiny.

Wagner Lajoie Pach Charley Starr Sh Lowson¢a Youngstown Mel Patterson-Fletcher

Cornell and Princeton Split Over Football Relations

Princeton New Jersey Feb 12 5 athletic executive minutes report Cornell and Princeton fail to renew football relations this year and plan a possible resumption next year. The schedule for March will be announced and Syracuse or West Point may be invited to fill the gap.

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