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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1908

Page

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Wall Street Past Week Reflects Market Swing and Bank Relief

New York merchants report a week of elevated activity in securities, with mixed price movements echoing banking and industrial uncertainty. Improved bank reserves eased money strain while outside demand for stocks grew, yet profits and trade contraction weighed on sentiment as rail and steel sectors face earnings pressure.

New York Stock Exchange New York Central Pan Sus United States New York Trust Companies New York Clearing House American Railway Association

The Shamrocks Dance at Mulqueen Academy Fort Wayne

The Shamrocks dance event is scheduled for Tuesday evening January 21 at Mulqueen Dancing Academy. The Fort Wayne club invites the public to attend dancing from 8:00 to 9:00 PM. A separate note promotes a cold cure with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets offering a money back guarantee.

Mulqueen Grove

Champion Joe Gans Returns to Ring After Hiatus

New York report quotes champion Joe Gans declaring he is back in the ring. He cites McParland and Nelip as potential opponents and complains about finding suitable matches. Gans notes his age and skill but says current challengers are scarce.

Joe Gans New York Jer Gana Yesterkast Joe T McParland Nelip Gans -T Thong Desiries Jeff

Diamond maker dispute grips Europe and courts

Paris reports on Genigine the diamond maker fraud case with Sir Julius Wernher pursuing $220.90 as experts test Lemoine’s furnace diamond claims. Scientists debate viability, some doubting, others like Lord Armstrong backing Lemoine. The controversy sparks widespread interest as legal battles loom and industry figures weigh the potential of a new league amid regional club reorganizations and franchise disputes.

Paris Genigine Julius Wernher Tse Beers Mining Company France England Europe Lemoines London Pon Lemoine Werhner

Canton to Fight Ouster From Central League

Canton officials controlling the Central league franchise vow a stubborn stand against removal. They will only submit if the rest of the league unanimously votes to give the franchise to Zanesville. President Carson and associates face the hurdle of securing seven votes amid local questions about achieving them. Legal advice has been consulted on the matter.

Canton The Baseball Association Fort Wayne Zanesville Santon Carson Mins Seveh

Meeting of Baseball Men at Richmond

In Richmond Indiana a large gathering of magnates is set for tomorrow to complete the Indiana-Ohio baseball league organization. Eleven leaders from Ohio and Indiana are expected, with teams named Van Wert Piqua Hamilton Lima Anderson Bluffton Muncie Frankfort Huntington Marion Richmond. Richmond may announce its choice to stay with Indiana-Ohio or join the Ohio State league, with a prediction to favor the latter.

Richmond Ind Ohio Indiana van Wert Piqua Hamilton Lima Anderson Bluffton Muncio Frankfort Huntington Marion Farmer

Baldwin to Meet McFarlane Next in Chicago Draw

Philadelphia January 19. Packy McFarlane likely faces Matty Baldwin next after Baldwin was selected from a long list by Jack McCuigan's National club. The bout is slated for January in Chicago.

Philadelphia Packy

Evansville Waseball makes season trade swap

Evansville president Harry Stahlhefer agreed to trade Gufield Doverite for Memphis Southern league outfielder Hastun. The deal reshapes Evansville’s lineup as both clubs confirm terms and timing.

Evansville Ind Harry Stahlhefer Waseball Gufield Doverite Hastun Memphis

Three White Sox On Road Schedule Set

Chicago Jan. 19. President C A Comisiex of the White Sox has completed training jaunt schedules for regulars and scrubs. A third Latin on the road is planned for March and the first half of Anvil. A party of about fifty, including thirty players, will leave February 28 for El Paso Texas via Rock Island. From El Paso the group proceeds to Los Angeles via the Santa Fe.

Chicago C. A. Comisiex White Sox Sox Willl el Paso Tex Rock Island Los Angeles

Were All For You Conference in Lincoln and Kentucky

William J. Bryan met Democratic national committeemen at Rock Island depot in Lincoln. Sullivan said the group is for Bryan as they head toward the Denver convention. In Kentucky Bryan volunteers to help with the United States senatorship as legislators consider a possible GOP anti Beckham agreement to back Campbell for Senate.

Lincoln Neb Wilam J. Bryan Democratic National Committee Rock Island Thomas Taggart Norman Mack Buffalo Denver Bryan Chicago Birmingham Als New York City Montreal Frankfort William J. Bryan Kentucky United States Beckham Cincinenati Wheeler Campbell Beckman Bradley Jt 3 Repube Tt Ia Campbell

Football clears 18910 for Michigan Athletics

The annual treasurer report shows the Athletics association of the University of Michigan clearing 18910 for the last season. Net returns exceeded the 1903 figure by about 4000, with on hand balances and receipts from all branches of athletics recorded.

Ann Arbor Mich Athletics Association of University of Michigan Ath

Ledger Totals And Year End Treasury Balance

The expenditures for the year totaled $26,623.38 leaving a treasury balance of $7,816.25. The preceding figures show receipts totaling $44,439.64, with expenses raising the total to $23,892.89.

Treasury

Ole Anderson challenges Sam Murbarger for 170 pound return match

Chicago heavyweight Ole Anderson, in a January 19 letter to the Journal Gazette sporting section, offers a 170 pound return bout with Sam Murbarger and posts a $230 side bet. He claims training and readiness, noting a prior one hour draw and a past weigh‑in dispute, and invites Murbarger to respond promptly.

Ole Anderson Chicago Sam Clarketsen Sporting Mirror Journal-Gazette Anderson Sam Murgarger Murburger Murbarger

Buttermore Chases Auburn Bout After City Stopover

Dave Buttermore of Leipste Ohio and his trainer Kausche traveled through the city en route to Auburn where on Tuesday night he faces Max Wassem. Buttermore says he is in peak form and expects to last an hour against his muscular rival with less than three falls.

Buttermore Guy Dave Buttermore Leipste Kausche Tur Auburn Max Wassem

Stricklett Goes to the Coast to Manage New Team

It has been announced that Elmer Stricklett, pitcher of the Brooklyn National League club, will take over the Banta Cruz State league franchise and manage the new team with H.R. Bradford. Harry Wolters, formerly with the St Louis National League club, will also be part of the venture.

San Francisco Cal Elmer Stricklett H.R. Bradford Harry Wolters St Louis

Springfield Effort Fails To Launch Local Club

President Bobby Quinn of the proposed Qhlo league and Paul Sturgis of Maushald met in Springfield on January 45 to urge city joining the circuit. Fans turnout was large but none would fund a local club. Gus Sun and others offered donations, but no action was taken. An effort to raise funds in coming days is planned.

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