Graceful Act of Mayor Hosey Extends Welcome to Bowlers
Fort Wayne Indiana December 31 1907 Mayor William J Hoag issues a cordial greeting to visiting bowlers from Indiana Illinois and Michigan for the state bowling tournament opening January 14 1908. He promises city officials will ensure comfort and hospitality and units in Fort Wayne will do all to help the event succeed.
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Ruthins
Afl
Chilch
Weitten
Eli Howters
Brunswick
Hem
Icheer
Giflee
Port Wayne
Jod
Howlers
Indiana
Anla
Michigan
Brynor
Fort Wayne
Dennis May Manage Washington Club
Assistant Treasurer Bert Dennis of the Majestic Theater in Fort Wayne Pa says Bert Dennis a famed outfielder may be called to manage the Washington fan Pa baseball club this season. Dennis is described as a high class player and experienced manager with previous duties in Jamestown and with the Poet Weerne in the Central league and last season as center fielder for Zanesville.
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The
Gazette Times
Pittsburg
Bert Dennis
Majestic Theater
Dennis Je
Jamestown
Poet Weerne
Center Garden
Zanesville
Fort Warne
Attell and Moran Set for World Welter Title Fight
San Francisco outlets report Attell and Moran prepared for the world welterweight championship contest in Colma tomorrow. They expect to weigh 150 pounds, with the gong at 2:55 p.m. The bout is billed as a two and a half hour event. lines indicate strong bets, and Jim Jeffries remains a spectator.
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San Francisco
Cal
Gwen Moren
Colms
Pyen
James J. Jeffries
Yeteree
Atte Vantlines
Viewers Consider Gravel Substitution for Stone Roadwork
The Allen and Wells County Board of Commissioners appointed a joint committee to inspect a proposed county line road project and report on substituting gravel for stone. William Baker and Jacob Shafer led the survey, noting gravel’s lower cost but uncertain durability. the group discussed extending the study and delaying final recommendation until January 7.
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Allen-Wells Road
Gorton Banhary
Thea
Allen and Wells
Allen Chuniy
Jag County
Pie Sen
Saker
Itr. Baker
Quail Distribution Plans to Be Discussed at Meeting
Rodney Freming deputy and local officials invite all sportsmen and farmers to a Thursday 7:30 p.m. meeting in the court assembly room. The gathering will cover plans for distributing quail in Alien County as proposed by the state time and fisheries commission.
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Rodney Freming
Nox Cating
Bob White
Quail Siested Alien County
State Time and Fisheries Commission
Nephritis and Fulton’s Renal Compound Claim
An advertisement-style summary asserts nephritis is kidney inflammation and praises Fulton’s Renal Compound as a cure. It claims kidney disease is curable in about 87 percent of cases, with literature and agents cited, urging readers to request BH-Maachly Rolls for quicker recoveries through Fulton’s product.
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Fulton
Sid
John J. Fulton Co
Deakland
Cat
Meyer Bros. Co
Myal
Thomas Proclaims Team Effort With Police Ahead of Office Today
Prosecutor elect Albert E Thomas and deputies Clyde Gandy and Harry Hilgemann meet Fort Wayne police at roll call to pledge close cooperation. Thomas outlines a plan for ongoing updates on police duties and knotty points, promising intervals to clarify the law. He praises the force and vows to support actions that bring evildoers to justice.
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Albert E Thomas
Hiz
Bressrs
Clyde Gandy
Harry Hilgemann
Coppers
Thomas
AIS
Oficar
Oftice
Interivals
Fort Warne
Fire in New Haven lockup leaves prisoner badly burned
Tenry Willton, a prisoner at the New Haven lockup, was severely burned when his clothing caught fire near a stove in his cell around 9 PM Monday. Marshal Barney Schoenfeld had lit the stove earlier and left supervision to the night watch. Willton, a Wabash railroad foreman, was pulled from the blaze and rushed to Lutheran Hospital with extensive burns.
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New Haven
Barney Schoenfeld
Louis Maire
New Tavern
Malre
Willoy
Willyon
Lutheran
Willson
Wabash
Ofc
Fort Wayne Franchise Signs Four Players
Ti Varnell owner reports signed contracts from J C Hendricks manager, Guy Dickey first baseman, Boye Chambers pitcher, and Joe Safford outfielder. Safford is doubtful. contracts kept on file. Hendricks says Wayne will not bring weaker players to whiteby when the season opens.
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Ti. Varnell
Fort Wayne
J. C. Hendricks
Ouaelder
Guy Dickey
Boye Chambers
Joe Safford
Outhelder
Hendricks
Wayne
Sweden appoints new Minister of War amid treaty tensions
Major General M Palm, commanding Stockapim dvistang, was named minister of war in Stockholm. Prime Minister Lindman temporarily held the war portfolio on December 4 as Cok L Hy Tingsten returned to duties after Sweden failed to secure a favorable treaty. The move follows Sweden’s stance on protecting Norway’s integrity.
Judge Whallon Rules Unlocked Door Not Violation of Nicholson Law
Indianapolis judge upholds that an unlocked door between rooms in a saloon does not violate the Nicholson Law section on Sunday liquor sales. McClure, a Catharinestown keeper, was acquitted on the door charge while a related Sunday sale case against his barkeeper proceeds.
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Indianapolis
Undianapolis
Whalion
Golds Court
Tion McClure
Ceraslinetown
Thomas Fox
Dart Whitcomb
McClure
McChire
MeClure
Whallon
Zahm Estate for Associates in Toledo
Before his sudden death tobacco and grain merchant John Franklin Zahm arranged a trust estate to pay its widow Mary E. Zahm during her life and then divide the remainder among former business associates Joseph N. Crowley Frederick Mayer and Fred W. Jaeger. Zahm left no children and his will dated November 12 was filed for probate. The estate valued at about 260000 consists mainly of personal property.
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Toledo
John Franklin Zahm
Mary E. Zahm
Joseph N. Crowley
Frederick Mayer
Fred W. Jaeger
Zatun
Receiver for Cincinnati Lumber Company Appointed in Ohio
In Cincinnati Ohio Edward Ritetila and William Hay were today appointed receivers for the Wiharg Hanna Lumberary Pans, one of the citys largest firms. The assets total about 375000 pounds with liabilities around 250960. The company is solvent but financial strain and creditor pressure prompted the action. Principal stockholders include H P Wonorg and PB Hanne.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Edward Ritetila
William Hay
Wiharg- Hanna
Cincinati
Charles J. Hart
Frm
H. P. Wonorg
PB. Hanne
Joliet Steel Plant to Reopen After Shutdown
Joliet Illinois December 3 1921 After a live shutdown since December 22 the Joliet plant of the Tittle Steel company will resume operations tomorrow morning in practically all departments 2500 men will be called back to work and prospects are for a steady run. The Rockdale plant of the American Steel and company, based since last Saturday night, resumes morning shift.
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Joliet
Tittle Steel Company
Rockdale
American Steel and Company
Majestic Theater Reports Record Business in 1908
Temple Theater also shows uptick with Frank Stonder noting stronger trade and a generous ledger balance. Majestic owner H E B Rice cites a net year over year increase around 3150,090 while studios push for bigger and better shows as 1908 progresses with Wight Bells and Eight Bells touring, drawing large crowds and eager families to Fort Wayne.
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Volunteer Organist at Majestic Greeted by Jubilation and Prayer
The Majestic features The Volunteer Organist with matinee and night showings, followed by Way Down East and The Eight Belle. Master Harry Johnston, a boy soprano once with Trinity Church choir, dazzles audiences with The Palms and The Holy City. The performance blends church music and stage drama, drawing strong encores and stirring emotions.
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Trinity Church
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Holy City
WAY DOWN EAST production drew praise across crowds
The play performed at the Meinstle Friday evening to widespread acclaim from clergy teachers women and many in every walk of life. Based on a New Hampshire farm story by Little Blair Parker and refined by Ingeph Grismer the drama blends bright comedy with serious moments. It follows a young landowner betrayed by a wealthy man and chronicles the trials of the heroine Magdalen with attentive support from Pharick Davies as Anna Moore and a strong cast including Mac M Barnes Hugh Wao and Alrie B Caugh.
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Down East
Meinstle
Uehol
Actina
New Hampshire
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Ingeph R. Grismer
Fase
Magdaren
Pharick Davies
Anna Moore
Mac MM. Barnes
Squire Rattle
Hugh Wao
Ael
Alrie B. Caugbs
David’ Bartlett
Temple vaudeville stars and skating headline day
At the temple this afternoon and evening a vaudeville bill features Yohan and Hilda Thomas in musical turns while Lizzie and others perform. Frank Daniels and Charles Zimmerman stage manager banter and tryouts. Roller skating at Princess Rink provides local evening entertainment.
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Hilda T Homas
Mick ‘Thomas Wee 3
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Charles Zimmerman
Olympic
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Miss Thomas
Zimmerman
Lizzie
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Princess Rink
Soldier Boy Hurt In New Year Cannon Accident
A New Year cannon salute backfires injuring Soldier Boy Bas, with severe burns to face neck and right arm, and a fractured arm. Comrades extinguish flames, Bas is taken to Hope hospital by ambulance. Several others receive burns. Dr. Barnett treats Bas. The incident follows a pattern of prior unapproved salutes by the battery. In a separate report, two miners and a third are killed at Crow's Nest coal mine near Mast Greenville, with three others trapped by a slate fall.
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Hope Hospital
Bacters
Sam Baus
Horton
W. W. Barnett
Baus
Om St. Macy's Avenue
Masgillon
Dee, IL
George Roberts
George
Crow's Nest
Mast Greenville
Noted Sporting Writer Shoops Through Turmoil In Press Field
Cantintel from Pege Ove reports a violent incident surrounding editor Grovess and Mr Spink a long time newspaperman and special correspondent. Spink, aged fifty three, has acted as referee at prize fights and has been in the news trade for years. The Derby Winner production is noted.
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Spink
Grovess
Grovess & Pri
Spittk
Fees Paid to State Show Decided Increase
Indianapolis dispatch reports a decisive rise in state fee receipts for the first quarter of the fiscal year beginning in October. Most offices with fee receipts filed their reports, showing increases over the same period last year and stronger growth when comparing calendar year totals. The secretary of state’s fee income rose notably, with Franke J. Grubbs noting over $90,000 more in 1907 than in 1906, driven by domestic corporate fees.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Feas
Franke J. Grubbs
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