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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1908
Page
1
An OCR fragment outlines a half price sale with discounted coats and handkerchiefs. It lists prices such as 23 and 40 dollars, mentions limits per customer on coats and other items, and notes discounts of roughly 20 to 30 percent with references to quantities per buyer.
Fort Wayne Shamrocks, coached by Cleary, plan early indoor work and seek to open the season with a Gunthers Park game in Chicago. Wm C Nieser, president of the Semi Pro association, backs Shamrocks scheduling, hoping for several rematches in the Windy City.
New York reports Yarry Lewds of Philadelphia and Jimmy Gardner of Lowell have been matched for a 25 round bout at Colma. Matchmaker Jim Corroth closes the deal. Weighing 143 pounds, the matinee bout starts with weighing at 10 o clock. Referee is Bir Roche of San Francisco.
BI Clarke and Manager Armour held two talks in Toledo on February 22, sparking speculation of a deal. Clarke intends to return to Toledo fans while Armour denies involvement in any arrangement. A potential long shot possibility could place Clarke at first base for a league club, perhaps Milwaukee, if ties between the teams improve.
Terry Hart Indiana reports President Carin of the Central League requests schedules by March to send copies to directors before the March 17 meeting at Vanesville. Fifty compete for the prize. Directors consider openings for two dates April 22 and 29. Gate locations include Terre Haute Evansville Wheeling and Manesville.
Oli twirler aims at Pengyte nania league with hopes for a two berth in Toronto under the Hastert League, in talks with Manager Kelly for a trial. Raymond Boyd of Hortonville rises as a pitcher, signed to pitch regularly next season for Wwee knk. Curtie Bales of Carmel, once listed as thief with Indianapolis, is likely to join Dayton or Canton after offers from both clubs.
Johnny Fisher former Indian who was with Sioux City Western League last season is set to join Hamilton County boys as they plan a spring baseball effort next year. The group will meet at their regular place on February 28 with trustees and supporters awaiting a favorable offer.
Des Moines baseball figures sparked a confrontation in Pittsburg Kansas as Heflin questioned race relations and intermarriage while Campbell faced pressure on social and political equality. The exchange included remarks about a colored man’s political rights and republican responses.
A heated debate in the house centers on race and accommodations with southern members criticizing equal treatment claims while several speakers urge focus on politics. A Feb 25 gathering at Saengerbund hall by Iraquata church members draws a large crowd, as tickets move quickly.
Reverend Chinese minister to the United States Tiny Fong arrives in Honolulu with a large retinue aboard the Pacific Mail liner License on this February date. He is greeted by territorial and federal officers in a military reception and exchanges courtesies with Breay.
Fragmentary report shows Mr Burlson of Texas arguing for secrecy and Mr Smith of Dichl ne opposing the amendment’s impact on street railways. He asserts the amendment would drive railways into bankruptcy. The vote tally is unclear and no amendment is defeated.
The Democratic State convention in Muskogee Oklahoma chosen ten pledged Bryan delegates from five districts and adopted strong resolutions praising his campaign for the people. Eight at large delegates were expected to be named later in the afternoon and would be instructed for Bryan.
Fred Wiegman and William Raudebush challenged two Coun Ma team bowlers to a three game series at Empire alleys. Schiefer and Harry Madden dominated, carrying the Columbia bowlers to defeat as they outplayed their rivals.
Feb 2 in Loraine thirty women and several men were swept into the water while watching the launch of a steel freighter from a stern platform at the shipyards. The platform collapsed as the ship slid into the water, leaving many rescued with injuries. Mrs Blanche Thomas was seriously injured and Henry Wier badly hurt.
Cincinnati February 22 The International bowling tournament concluded with Chabners and Werne of Chicago as doubles champions after top teams and prize money were listed. Individual high scores and prizes went to players from Chicago Cleveland Chicago and other cities with substantial sums awarded to top finishers and many participants receiving smaller rewards.
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