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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1908
Page
1
Taft managers claim control of the state convention with endorsements from county committees in 73 of 815 counties and over 604 delegates. Taft tickets are everywhere. Lake County offers the only opposition with four delegates.
In Port Wayne a city concert highlights Alice Hutchings as the finest of three acts while Harry Watson is praised as the funniest Dutchman. Jean yodel impresses, promising a silvered and vibrant night of entertainment.
Harry Watson and Alice Hutchings bring a vaudeville act to the Temple this week. Hutchings is praised as a premier comedienne and entertainer, while Watson and Edwards offer strong comedy and trombone numbers.
Chicago January 18 Wheat weakened from the day’s highs as Patten and others sold large blocks, driving prices down to 1.02 above the day’s low. Corn followed Wheat lower, and oats also fell with the market. May contracts closed lower alongside easing demand and general grain weakness. Provisions noted but not detailed.
In a period ad a Dr McComb claims Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens nervous systems and aids appetite while blood purification. Testimonials cite three years of indigestion, improved appetite, energy, sleep, and relief from rheumatism after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. Sold widely in liquid or Sarsatabs with 100 doses for one dollar from I Hood Co Lowell Mass.
South Bend Mayor Fogarty orders a free soup house near City Hall to feed the unemployed. A local gas company provides stoves and gas while city offices ready sleeping quarters for the homeless youths, most of whom are foreigners. The project will cost at least 500 dollars to sustain until business improves. theaters will host Tuesday performances with half the proceeds to the relief fund.
The Hamilton National Bank of Fort Wayne sues Charles F. Walker under the new foreclosure law for an unpaid Byron street improvement bond. The property lies at the Byron and Division streets corner, with the bonds held by the Fort Wayne company.
Warsaw resident A L Anson yesterday found a slicing turtle measuring eleven inches across the back on Malu street. Old residents say it signals open winter.
Warraw Ind Jan 1 The Central Bintes Bridge company of Indianapolis has received a 25000 contract from the Winona Interurban Hallway company for a bridge over the Pennsylvania railroad near this city. The Pennsylvana company and the Winona company have agreed on sharing the construction costs.
The commission released findings on resolutions from the American Association. It opposed territorial encroachment and endorsed limits on major league rosters. It disapproved drafting players from lower leagues and defended past reinstatement decisions affecting players including Schering and Owens.
A report notes the National Agreement grants the commission power to reinstate players under proper conditions and states such applications must be heard by the proper officers before any action. The excerpt emphasizes the commission's authority and the procedure for reinstatement of minor league players.
Sam Murbarger, Wort Wayne’s premier wrestler, schedules a bout with Ole Anderson after Anderson stayed an hour trying to pin him. Fans expect a decisive clash as Murbarger seeks a strong win to boost his standing. Also on the card is Max Wassem vs Dave Buttermore at Auburn Coliseum with three tries within the hour for Wassem and a crowded arena anticipated.
In Cleveland on January 18 judges Adams of the juvenile court received a tube that appeared to contain dynamite or nitroglycerin. The six inch contents were in an ordinary mailing tube and carried no detonation mechanism. Judge Adams opened it in the courtroom and reported the incident to authorities.
Rock Island Arsenal Golf Club earned the amateur championship sponsor role for the 1907 Western Golf Association event at a meeting in Chicago. The Nor mandia Golf Club of St. Louis was named sponsor for the tournament, as officials announced the award tonight.
Hart Brown of near Leesburg advertises a gate of household goods and farm machinery with thirteen good cats and one shepherd dog after disposing of his farm. Dates for two tourneys to be announced later. Warsaw, Ted. June 18.
The Brunswick alleys schedule lists League No. 4 matches including Berghofts versus Diks, Pioneers against Dogawennas, Waynes versus Goslees, Bottum Five versus Nationals, and League No. 2 pairings W. and D. Remains versus Columbias, Wabash Valley Traction Company against Centlivyre Specials, Victors versus Western Gas, and Fort Wayne Printing Company versus Shamrocks.
Milwaukee January 14 Willan Badthe of this city set a new world record for tournament bowling by rolling 716 in three consecutive games during the state bowling tournament aris ing series of individual contests.
The North American Press Syndicate invites professional and amateur photographers to submit pictures for newspaper illustrations. The syndicate pays well for photos of prominent people, unusual events, places, and unique subjects. Submissions go to The Syndicate Herald Building Grand Rapids Michigan. returns are possible and remittance will be made promptly if used.
Captain Billy Cherry, Shamrocks star batter and fielder, will return as captain for another season after a long 600 mile ride to join opening game. Despite recent job promotion forcing his move to Pittsburgh, Cherry pledged to be at every game, underscoring his commitment to the team and fans.
Boston American baseball confirms spring tour plans with travel from New York on March 2 to Little Rock Arkansas arriving March 4. They will play en route in Louisville Cincinnati Indiana and Champaign before finishing in New York on April 15 with two squads led by Cy Young and McGuire.
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