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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1908
Page
1
Fort Wayne hosts a meeting on the brother battery famed as Mike Geilte and Jack playing for the St Louis club. The article recounts past clashes, player temperaments, and league rule disputes tied to Canton and New York meetings.
Ter re Haute Ind Jan 11 Canton cantom franchise Deze not solved by national commission at Cleveland. Central league meets Fort Wayne Jan 1 then decide if Canton can be expelled. Canton sought 6000 or retention of its circuit place. All central league cities except Grand Rapids attended. no action without a regularly called meeting. matter deferred.
The Wayne Shamrocks plan a festive ball on Tuesday January 21 at ALulyterns to greet the Central League magnates and set the stage for the upcoming season. Coach Cabral expects crowd interest and positions open for a couple of good men as February trials begin. Alberts may move to South Bend, boosting pitching with Brainford and P B Kaxyer joining. Uniform orders are due next month for a gray and black trimmed set. Hendricks and Frankfort connections fuel fan excitement as tickets for a Shamrocks dance attract local interest.
Advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and tonic for digestion nerves and appetite. Claims cures for scrofula and dyspepsia with patient testimonials and notes availability in liquid or Sarsatabs form advertised by C. I. Hood & Co.
Mrs. Lex Jeffries, mother of the undefeated heavyweight Jim, says he will never re enter the fighting arena again as he has promised her. At 72 she remains active and proud, noting she once opposed price fighting but respects her son’s vow to quit.
Detroit poultry and dog show preparations indicate 300 dogs and 100 chickens will fill the Mariette Sundin floors from January 21 to 24. Writers project salary boosts for Ty Cobb, Trenty, and Crawford as entries near 4 million, signaling a landmark event for next season.
The exhibition gathers more than 300 dogs and 1300 birds as prize prospects. Entries close January 14 though officials hint late consistence for prizes. The show will feature a cup for best turkey, Angora Persian and Chinchilla cats, and an educated ostrich. Dr W F Myers from Oklahoma brings a Great Dane hoped to win a top prize.
The Shamrocks invite Fort Wayne residents to a Tuesday January 21 dance at Mulqueen Dancing Academy. No formal invitations issued. Admission 50 cents a couple, extra lady 25 cents.
The article describes a Rio cabinet meeting on a Petropolis boat train trip. A special engine detaches cars in sequence as a parade of guests moves at high speed toward Petropolis, with the train finally arriving two hours after departure, detailing the unusual staging and travel pace.
Washington reports indicate no formal notice yet but officials expect Baron Takahira to be named ambassador. The state department has signaled welcome, suggesting an imminent appointment despite no official announcement. Congress debates currency bills with unified support for hearings. minority opposes Aldrich and Fowler proposals. Representative Williams files bills to correct military records of Andrew K. Hite and Busha Huss of Fort Wayne.
Official notice shows Fort Wayne as the Chicago Cubs exhibition date for spring games. President C W Murphy approves the schedule aligning with manager Jack Hendricks’s centric plan. The Cubs, reigning champions, will play a practice match at the local park on April 10.
Newcastle Ind Jan 11 Robbers blew the safe at the Springport post office and took a small amount of stamps and money from the facility early today. Police are investigating the incident and reviewing nearby burglar alarm tapes for leads.
Automobiles used to transport union men and strike sympathizers were disabled today by a large spread of tacks along Southwest Street between Tenth Street and the Pennsylvania railroad tracks. The incident occurred in Marion as workers pledged to refrain from using trains and cars.
A fragment mentions a Pennsylvania fireman M. Shockey on duty nursing a sprained wrist after an injury yesterday. It promotes a confection produced by AC Aurents and urges selling old house items via the Journal-Gazette want ads with the line rubbish is only matter out of place.
Heilbronner returns as goal director with Cincinnati club president August Herrmann to steer the Reds to victory next season. He will stay in Cincinnati until after the Elks minstrel show then join the team for southern spring practice in St Augustine Florida. He notes Fort Wayne plans and predicts good spring results under Claude Varnell and Jack Hendricks, with a Shamrock Ball appearance and Central League meetings in January.
In Chilean Brunswick alleys eight top bowlers tested form for the monster Tri-State tourney with a side supper bet. Reynolds and Stirk edged Kaufman and Senders, Burk led individuals with a 207.9 average, Reynolds close behind at 120.9. Doshrmann and Tonkel edged Ungsmach in a tight second series, while scores across the group show overall competitive balance. Fireman L Gerghoff of the Pennsylvania team attends a farewell for a brother bound for Europe.
Hal Chase of the New York Highlanders will leave the initial bag to roam the outfield. Manager Griffith plans Chase as a superior outfielder after obtaining Jake Stahl from the Boston club. Griffith argues Chase is not robust and is prone to injuries from late throws, justifying the shift to field duties.
An advertisement extols Professor Postel as a premier clairvoyant with second sight. It claims he provides dates, figures, and reliable guidance on marriage, finances, health, and future happiness, offering private, confidential consultations and promising improved fortune.
Hours run from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily with offices arranged to prevent meetings. The setup keeps people waiting in rooms rather than meeting others directly.
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