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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1908
Page
1
Terre Haute Ind Jan 10 A one year old child perishes in a shack fire while the mother shops. The infant, left alone near a river town, dies as smoke surrounds the shanty. A boy of the household bursts into tears upon the tragic scene. The report cites a chaos of details from the Myra area near Sosloreville.
The piece notes moguls and club owners including George Williatmas and Frank Carer planning attendance at a Shamrock themed event at Mulqueen's on a Tuesday evening. Canton’s Owner Williams and Canton's players were mentioned in relation to the occasion, with remarks about semi professional clubs and entertainment for Central League magnates.
George Dixon former world weight champion died at Bellers hospital after protracted illness. He was thirty seven, held the title for ten years, and fought hundreds of bouts noted for his success and stamina. The article recalls his historic 1886 win in Halifax and his dominance until late in life, with mentions of opponents Erne and Solely Smith and the era’s boxing clubs and arbitration.
Grant, manager of the South Bend Central league team, announces receipt of contracts for Outfielder Ives from Wisconsin Tague, Catcher Burke, and Pitcher Capper. Details outline a Saturday night signing spree with new players joining the roster.
Anthony Bubb, 68, proprietor of Miles House in Pleasant Township, died after being struck while carrying a case of empty Argus bottles across tracks near Decatur. The Conductor and crew reported the limited train could not stop in time, burying Bubb sixty feet from the impact. Surviving are his wife and several children. funeral services set for Monday at his residence and the Catholic church in Hess Gasel.
Taft addresses labor and capital in a speech focusing on property rights and economic balance. He argues that wealth grows with capital and that destroying property guarantees harms working people. He notes industry interdependence and urges prudent policy toward corporate wealth and employment.
Jan 10 report from Philadelphia states Jinny Ganhier canceled the boxing match with Ed Die Chillingers scheduled for tomorrow night at the industrial venue. No reason was given for the withdrawal, with officials noting only that the bout is canceled.
Zanesville Ohio January 10 fifteen hundred people gathered for a mass meeting endorsing the city’s entry into the Central League. E McSyers led the session with remarks from Judge Brown Judge Jennings and Dr Carson of the Central League. Officials from Wheeling Stehl and Irwin pledged support and discussed entry terms and local benefits.
Zanesville baseball men express happiness after a two day season opening. Many players left for home last evening while Br Carson and Shiels from the Western association were guests in Zanesville for a call at the lobby.
Dr Leonhardt's Flem Rald is advertised as a universal cure for piles. A first package was sent from Lincoln Nebraska to a malt town and claims rapid spread worldwide. Price 2.60 with guarantee. Sold by Meyer Brag Co and The Dr Leonhardt Co with multiple Fort Wayne locations listed.
Dog and poultry entries close January 14 in Allen County class likely. Entry fee for dogs is $1.25. Contact Phil Heller, secretary, by phone 563 for details.
In a city recruiting office scene, Dr Wheeler of the United States Navy faces the draft exam. The other five men meet various health issues. a sergeant comments on the doctor’s tough performance as the screening proceeds.
Fire gutted a store in the Cable block Sandusky around 7:30 am tearing through the basement and several rooms. The blaze threatened the entire block as brick structures and multiple shops including a theater suffered destruction and wares were burned.
Elyga Blormbach of Caker and Calhoun saloon was slashed across an arm during a fight last night. Police say a man named Tom Tulapt entered the place and attacked Blombach and two others. the wound is not serious.
Reader letters praise Miles Anti Pain Pills for neuralgia relief amid chronic pain reports. Mrs Katherine Yon Thr Yatley Carthage Missouri and Mrs Berrier Lynn Street Lincoln Nebraska describe benefit after years of trials. Miles Medical Co Ellsworth Indiana authorizes pharmacist sale of first package.
Taft defends arbitration and the use of injunctions in labor disputes, condemning abuses like intimidation and boycott. He argues for impartial tribunals, legal remedies against combinations of capital or labor, and favors reforms ensuring notice before restraining orders and different judges for contempt. He warns against radical labor unions while urging balance for employers and workers.
Fragmentary note claims Secretary Taft will win about 60 of 90 votes on opening, predicting solid support from the West and South. Mentions Taft as front runner and references regions such as the Far West and New Jersey in a garbled report.
At Beanspick nooting alleys this evening several of the citys strongest teams meet in a dinner stakes match. The winners will bowl each other after two games to determine the overall victors with pins counted across bouts.
Mrs Isabelle Bowen of 912 Barr Street remained in a precarious condition after being overcome by escaping gas Wednesday night. Doctors Whery and van Sweringen held a consultation and expressed cautious optimism as her pulse improved and signs of consciousness appeared. Relatives James Nonts of Dayton and Mrs Biewend of Cleveland were at her bedside. Biewend learned of the accident only upon arrival.
In a five hour session the House debated the river and harbor bill and other measures. Mr Burleson of Texas clashed with Mr Payne of New York over criticisms of the administration. The session adjourned at 5 12 pm. A resolution by Representative Williams of Warne Gisteid concerns Toledo harbor survey and canal works led to a rivers and harbors committee hearing. A separate note mentions a plan for a courier to LaGrange.
Representative Adair introduces a constitutional amendment plan to elect United States senators by the people. He says a majority of the people in every state should determine their senators. The note mentions a request for the gun and a poet in Lagranse seeking it. The report references the war department action and discussions in Washington.
A dispatch from the Department announces the torpedo boat flotilla Pernambuco from Brasil, under Hierco, arrived on the Pacific coast. Weather worsened en route and two days were lost due to damage from steamer bullets. All on board are well and the flotilla will proceed to Bio Janeira in the near future.
Secretary J J Logan of the Fort Wayne and Chicago Waterway Association received letters yesterday from Toledo leaders and Fort Wayne officials including Mayor Brand Willisek. John Paul Jones and Scays Wel Mille urged action on making the Maamee river navigable from Lake Erie to Lake Michigan via Fort Wayne, stating long correspondence and shared belief in canal progress.
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