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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
1
George Capron of the University of Minnesota, a noted Arop Kicker, is reported to enter West Point. The news notes his standout college performance and plans to join the military academy.
Coach Forbes of the West Point football team has visited Minneapolis and pressed Capron toward an academy appointment. Capron has received several communications from Forbes urging action and expressing nearly certain chances of selection, though Capron remains undecided. He is impressed by the opportunity presented.
Chicago January 1 Box Board stock moved after O C Barber severed ties with United Box Board and Paper by the company paying 350000 of his notes. Preferred stock traded near 11 to 14 while common moved 1 1 4 points. The payoff ends Barber's influence amid prior takeover rumors and reflects ongoing efforts to restructure obligations under Mitchell's management.
Ohio senators Foraker and Dick vow to block Taft era postoffice nominations. They have blocked four Ohio appointments and are reviewing twenty five more held for confirmation by the Post Office and Post Roads committee. Columbus is roiled as Taft allies clash with Foraker and Dick over party control and county elections.
William Livergood a renowned carpenter of 35 Elizabeth Street died at 11 o clock Wednesday night after a long illness of tuberculosis He had lived here eight years and is survived by his wife two sons John and Arsimus and a daughter Miss Rose He belonged to the Free Methodist Episcopal Church
Cincinnati Ohio January 13 Reverend John Macker Ph D president of Mount St Marys seminary suffered a stroke last night and died. The Roman Catholic church knew him as a leader and educator.
The prompt asks for the number of days in which the Laxative Brom O Quinine Corest Col is effective, phrased as a question about its duration. The source text presents this as a product mention without providing a clear duration or days claim.
New York reports Moran, back from the road, loudly proclaims he can whip Abe Attell. Moran criticizes his own performance as weaker than Attell’s hype, blaming weight and illness for a decisive loss and vowing future challenge.
Ann Arbor Jan 1 Professor George W Fattersoll chairman of Michigan’s board of control released a letter announcing Michigan’s withdrawal from the Big Nine. The board cited demands not warranted for scholarship and purity in athletics and stressed the action reflects necessity, not unfriendly sentiment toward conference colleges. A copy of the letter will be sent to conference representatives.
President Charles W. Murphy announced on his return from Vicksburg Mississippi that the Chicago Cubs may train in Havana Cuba for the 1905 season. In Havana he met with leading merchants who suggested sending the Cubs to the Cuban metropolis in 1909 and expressed confidence in the plan.
This January report profiles Marty Hogan manager of the Zanesville club and potential P.O. M. league figure. It notes his past as a speed-driven players in the 1890s, injury setbacks, and later success recruiting top teams in Youngstown and Zanesville, plus his influence on rising stars like Roy Castledon who moves to the New York Americans.
Col J. Brown formerly proprietor of the Hotel Randall in this city arrived from Pasadena with his wife after selling a Pasadena hotel and intending to settle there. He blamed the financial crisis for the change, saying he went out and turned right around and came back home.
In Boyertown Pa volunteers are urged to help dig graves after the Rhoades Opera House fire killed about 170 people. Coroner Strausser reports most bodies lack heads. 135 undertakers attended the morgue, with a relief committee organizing burial and public aid.
A serious earthquake struck Gonavis, 65 miles northwest of Port au Prince, damaging several houses with no reported fatalities. In Connellsville, Pennsylvania, city communication is down as six youths formed a skating party at the reservoir, with aftershocks continuing and a tidal wave observed following the initial quake.
In Chicago a plan to speed up a $29 240 000 civil penalty relates to Standard Oil. Gov ernor will not oppose the move to certify key questions to the Supreme Court. Edwin W Sims U S district attorney said no contrary motions will be used in the appeals court.
The West Jefferson Street Church of Christ, led by Rev. Ray G Miller, held Jubilee services at year end noting 1907 as the greatest year in church history with deficits wiped and a treasury balance. Sunday school was debt free and officers were elected including Elders W J Barton and D W Undarwood and treasurer Dr W D Galvin.
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