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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1908
Page
1
A fragmented sale notice lists coats at various prices including 5 and 4 dollars, a bulk 200 dozen white handkerchiefs at 3 1/¢ each, and a limit of one coat and one dove per person. The text is partial and lacks full context.
South Bend Central league manager Captain Angus Grant announced the signing of catcher Frank Kurke from Copper Country and outfielder Fred Coleman who played on Anson’s team in Chicago. Training camp begins April 1 at Springbrook with a ten day stay in town before games in Triple A territory.
President O’Brien of the American association calls a schedule committee meeting to be held at the Auditorium Ames in Chicago next Sunday. Tebexu of Louisville Bryce of Columbus and Heavener of Milwaukee comprise the committee with all club owners likely in attendance. The session aims to set dates and boost box office with increased seating capacity and new bleachers.
George E. Waddell known as Rube met President Hedges of the St. Louis Browns but avoided contract talk for next season. He says he has not had a drink this year and plans to stay in St Louis until McAleer arrives, then likely head to West Baden with Jack Powell. The pitcher cites rejections from New York and Detroit as sore points and vows to defeat those clubs whenever possible.
Chicago Gunthers will take on the Shamrocks in summer league play at Windy City after letters from Fort Wayne’s Jack Hendricks arranging city dates. Shamrocks manager Cleary and Gunthers' Niesen exchange friendly talks as both clubs seek exhibition gigs in the Midwest independent circuit.
George J Stallings, once a top American League figure, takes a central position at Newark in a move reflecting ongoing football or baseball management shifts. The report notes the link to past leadership and the potential impact on Newark's sports scene.
The owner of a club in the Fastern league released every player on the Newark roster and asked other league clubs for waivers in seventeen players. The move caused fear among players and fans, even affecting Second Baseman Mullin who had just been purchased from the New York Nationals for $2,000. Brallings implied a poor view of the Newark squad's pennant potential.
A gale on Saturday night toppled the central field banner once guiding Columbus fans. The omenal breakup ends the club's hopes for the pennant as supporters watch the rag’s ruin on High Street.
Tarvis Schafer of Chicago led Albert Cutler of Benton in a 1,500 point billiard match at Philadelphia night two, taking the second game 17 to 1. Overall Schafer 100 and Cutler 70 after two nights.
In Boston on February 18 Billy Barry of Chicago defeated Larry Temple of New York by decision after twelve rounds at the arena. Temple protested a foul call, then left the ring. Barry dominated the bout, earning the win before the Amateur Athletic Association.
Paragraphed notes describe a collision with driftwood near Uniontown Kentucky at night. A steamer was swamped but cargo and cattle were rescued. The Ohio River broke over the Indiana shore with widespread flooding and distress in Grandview and near Newburg.
Montague Roberts in the American car dominates the day in the Paris race, passing through Ubin and reaching Cleveland after Toledo run. St Chaffrer's French car trails closely, with minor delays at Ripley and Ashtabula. Overnight stay planned in Toledo before an Indiana leg tomorrow morning.
Paris February 18 A magistrate questioned the positions of Prince Helie de Sagan in an assault case involving forged letters alleged by Count Boni and produced by Count Boal de Castellane. Prince de Sagan accuses both the forger and the count of using the documents and promises revelations.
Fort Wayne Medical Society convened despite the storm with nearly all members present. Papers read included Etiology of Carcinoma by Dr Schneider, Probability of Recurrence in Sarcoma and Carcinoma by Dr Weaver, and The Benign Tumors of the Breast their Mosis and Treatment by Dr MeOscar.
Indianapolis Ind Feb 18 The ninth annual convention of the Hardware Dealers association began here two day session with more than 300 hardware men from all parts of the country in attendance and 200 more expected tomorrow.
In Tolhog O February 18, Common Pleas Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade was nominated by Republicans of the Sixth Judicial District for the circuit court judgeship. The report notes the party backing and the expected confirmation process in a district already weighing judicial candidates.
Mrs Clara M Harris wife of Franklin Harris died Tuesday morning at St Josephs hospital from effects of a recent surgical operation She was forty eight born in Allen county lived in Auburn and Columbia City before moving to Detroit then Fort Wayne since November Surviving husband six children Nora Erdman Albert Jar Alza Frank and Russell Harris three brothers and three sisters Henry Crawford John T Crawford George L Crawford Mrs Sarah Craig Mrs Elizabeth J Kelsey Mrs Nancy M Crawford Funeral services held at 1015 Crescent Avenue at 10 oclock with interment at New Haven Also mentions Ernest Gall From Oetcher to May Golds are that meyer will be held Thursday at 1 from residence and 3 from the Lutheran church at Friedheim.
Lieut Gen Stoessel, on trial in St Peters burg, ends defense with final speech taking full responsibility for Port Arthur surrender. He states if surrender deemed crime, request death sentence. Court to decide tomorrow as proceedings near close.
A newspaper ad announces a special sale offering 20 percent off on all pianos including Everett upright and baby grand models Harrington and Wresner Har vartons Playola and Fischer inside player pianos. Potential savings range from 35 to 120 dollars with payment options and assurances of the seller's credibility.
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