Nelson Wins Lightweight Title From Gans After Seventeen Rounds
In San Francisco on July 4 Nelson defeated Joe Gans after seventeen brutal rounds to claim the lightweight title. The battle saw Gans dominate early, but Nelson’s relentless pressure and body blows turned the bout, with Gans knocked out in the seventeenth. Attendance neared California prize-fight records, receipts reaching about forty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Hattling Nelson
Galdweld
Nev
Joe Gans
Nelson
Stattle
Say
Gans
Illinois
Lad Champon
San Mateo Hills
Will
Eavor
Flass
Jack Welch
California
Public order observed as Fourth of July ends peacefully
Police kept watch for disobedience while Sergeant Harkenrider jailed a man for dynamite shelling on the eve of the holiday. Church picnics attracted large crowds despite showers with Emmaus and Concordia gatherings drawing thousands and left surplus ice cream and treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Volvers
Harkenrider
Holmes
Concordia College
Emmaus Lutheran Church
Zollars' Grove
Organ Factory
Congregation of the Precious Blood Church
Huffiman Street
Lake James
Lake Shore
Rome City
Winona
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
Chicago
Nickel Plate
Wabash
Rome
Mary Mannering Sues Hackett for Divorce in New York
Miss Mary Mannering files for divorce from James K Hackett in New York. Summons served in June before his Europe voyage. Court action follows rumors and a long separation including custody arrangements and potential multiple co respondents. The pair married May 2 1907 and were once joint stars at Lyceum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mary Mannering
James K. Wackett
Miss Mannering
Mr. Hackett
Europe
England
Daniel Frohman
Lyceum Theater
Bruce Leslie
Leoni
Walter-Thompson Wedding in Columbia City
George B. Walter and Myrtle M. Thompson, both of Columbia City, wed quietly Friday evening at the United Brethren parsonage. Rev. L. L. Shafer officiated. The groom, a tinner for Jones & Jontz, is the son of Mrs. Mary Walter. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Thompson. They will reside on West Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East News
Columbia City
Ind
George BE. Walters
Myrtle M. Thompson
United Brethren Parsonage
L. L. Shafer
Mary Walter
South Main Street
Jones & Jontz Hardware
Warren Thompson
MacDonald
West Market Street
Pigeons Equal Railway Trains In Remarkable Race
A group of homing pigeon fanciers led by Louis Gebfert race birds from Mayetteville to Fort Wayne, aiming for speed and endurance. The top birds win prizes and national diplomas, with training methods including staged distance growth and careful feeding, reflecting historical use by Romans and during wars.
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Louis Gebfert
Greely Str
Fort Way
Mayetteville
Gebfert
Ben Mariotte
Henry Beach
Wiliam Swart
National Federation of Homing Pigeon Fanciers
National Committee
Gebtert
England
John Mandeville
Fayetteville
Wells-Fargo Express Company
John Chapman
Wells-Fargo
Steffen Bond Fixed After Pitchfork Attack
Nathaniel Steffen, accused of assault with intent to kill his thirteen year old son during a pitchfork attack, had bond set at 1500 dollars and a preliminary hearing scheduled for Tuesday. He is jailed pending trial while his church community withholds aid. The boy’s condition improves though he remains weak amid recovery from the abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kist
Bluffton
Ind
Nathaniel Steffen
Squire Walbert
Steffen
Dynamite wrecks priest's house in Archbald area
The Rev Father Karparski pastor of the Polish Lutheran Catholic church of Archbald near Scranton saw his residence dynamited. The porch and front were torn and occupants were unharmed. Factional disputes within the church fuel the outrage, the third in the past period. State police guarded the church but were withdrawn recently. authorities hunt suspects in the mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Father Karparski
Archbald
Protective associations grow in city industry
Employes relief unions expand across major plants, offering monthly premiums and specified benefits for total disability and death. Notable groups include The Relief Union of the Electric Works, Knitting Mills Employes Protective Association, and Bowser Relief Union with hundreds of members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Relief Union of the Electric Works
J. J. Bauer
P. Kindt
Eugene McLaughlin
Joseph Grosjean
Eugene Snelker
P. J. Streicher
Charles Heckler
B. K. Allen
W. G. Wurtle
Edward Kohlmeyer
T. W. Bauer
David Nieman
George A. Sthair
Ellsworth Fox
W. H. Crighton
William G. Wurtle
A. T. Miller
W. Martin
C. W. Heckler
Alois J. Buchheit
Knitting Mills
Protective Association
Henry Wiese
Edward Helmke
Charles Butler
Ervin Holt
G. C. A. Ortlieb
R. W. Smith
Fred Ranken
Bowser Relief Union
A. C. Smetzer
A. K. Blackburn
B. F. Geyer
John Wagner
William A. Bersch
J. A. Brown
George Walda
Gus Schoen
Robert Renfrew
Jesse Shields
William Hensel
Harry Kline
Perry D. Shriver
Biggest Systems Clash Over Rates
The Pennsylvania railroad opposes a freight rate increase while New York Central backs it led by W C Brown. A New York meeting on August 15 will pit these two systems against each other as James McCrea likely leads the Pennsylvania opposition. Brown argues for higher rates over wage cuts.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
New York Central
W. C. Brown
New York
James McCrea
Brown
Pennsylvania
New Offices and Appointments Expected at Baltimore and Ohio
Rumors say Baltimore and Ohio Railroad will announce new appointments including a general manager to replace Thomas Fitzgerald who resigned after a long tenure. G L Potter, third vice president, acts as general manager and may shift duties once business improves. Engineering vacancies may also be filled amid a slowdown since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad Company
Thomas Fitzgerald
G. L. Potter
Potter
Carl Woodworth Promoted at Garrett
Carl Woodworth son of Mr. C. B. Woodworth of this city was promoted from the B and O round house at Garrett to assistant in the master mechanic's office. The raise in salary comes with added responsibility. He graduated from Purdues mechanical department last year and began at the bottom to learn the railroad trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Woodworth
C. B. Woodworth
Round House
Garrett
Woodworth
Mechanical Department
Purdus University
Arcola and Fort Wayne Baseball Roundup From July 4
Amateurs feature Murry’s pitching as Arcola struggles on rain ruined doubleheader. Fort Wayne’s Menefee and Diller star, with strong infield play. Gunthers Elks clash at Robison Park. Masterson Blues head to New Haven. McCulloch Juniors face White Caps. Deltas vs Nightingales and Maroons vs Central All-Stars highlight a busy day of local baseball action with several notable pitchers and lineups.
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Journal-Gazette
Arcola
Ind
Murry
Fitzgerald
Menefee
Fort Wayne
Diller
Puanes Grays
Mufry
Menezes
Pillars
Grays
Bruno
Gunthers
Miami Athletic Club
H.E Gunthers
Ooimatol
Miamis
H. Romberg and
McElifatrick
Gutnthers
The
Elks
Robison Park
Broadway
Main Streets
Fort Wayne Maroons
Central All-Stars
Ety
Sears
Maroons
ePphrTonuo
Witteries
The best shoes for Boys Y DE Ask your dealer
The notice highlights boys footwear and directs readers to consult the dealer. It emphasizes choosing quality shoes and urges seeking expert advice for proper fit and comfort.
Presbyterian Young People Conference Opens at Winona Lake
Ren Willis Gelston arrives to open headquarters for the Presbyterian Young People of America. The weeklong conference at Kosciusko lodge features lectures by Dr. J. Wilbur Chapman and others, with musical leadership by Dr. J. Leslie French and Rev. Walters arranging moving pictures and performances.
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Kist
Winona Lake
Ind
Ren Willis Gelston
Young People's Department
Board of Publication
The
Presbyterian Church
Winona
Kosciusko Lodge
Presbyterian Young People of America
Gelston
Philadelphia
Young People's Societies
J. Leslie French
Af . Arbor
Mich
Ome R. Wells
Christian Endeavor World
Oden
von Oden Vogty
Young People's Department of
Board of Home Missions
Ter Millaken
O. P. Dellinger
Winona Normal School
Cleveland
Dellinger
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Normal
Fassett A. Cotton
Elmer Ellsworth Brown
Indiana University
William Lowe Bryan
Jane Addams
Booker T. Washington
W. F. Harris
United States Commissioner of Education
G. Stanley Hall
Winona Normal
J. W. Walters
Anderson
Walters
Assembly
Treble Clef Chorus
Sevanteen
Miss Sountag
Lima
Central West
J. Wilbur Chapman
Bible Conference
Federated Church
Assembly Auditorium
W. Co. Hall
Indianapolis
State Sunday School Association
Spanking Room Established by New York Court
Justice Olmsted creates a spanking room above the children's court and assigns a police lieutenant to enforce orders. First victims are nine and ten year old George and Benjamin Granville, deemed incorrigible by their mother. In minutes, they are paraded to the room, yells echo, and return sobbing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Justice Olmsted
Children’s Court
George
Benjamin Granville
Water Rent Notice Due With Service Number 1
Water rent is now due at a flat rate. Bring service number 1 when paying.
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Stent
Carrie
M’farland
Los Angeles
Cal
Packley Mearland
Freddie Welsh
Packey McFarland
Jeffries Club
McFarland
Welsh
J. J. Jeffries
Zuhiy
Battling Nelson
Hackett
Walter—Thompson
Homers
Fort Wayne Printing Co
E. Main Street
Ostetter
Industrial News
Hevier Tridge
Ringling Brothers’ Circus
Wabash Railroad
Mansfield
Marion
Big Four Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Gunthers and Elks
Nahrwald
Myers
Steinman
Bell
Inc
Me . Secon
Franke
Liable
Link and Nagle
Masterson Blues
New Haven
New Haven Schlitz
Hoffman
Blues
Leeper
McCulloch
White Caps
Lawton Park
Nationals
Keystones
Doves
Walton Avenue Grounds
Fort Wayne Ellis
Latte
Zulu
Loltet
Martin
Weishr
Harmeyer
Voight
Rat
Elis
Deltas
Nightingales
A. Smith
Wy. Peters
J. Carroll
I. Strieder
Jayler
G. Anderson
Reiginnard
T. Lloyd
B. Weaver
Piteher
Presbyterian Young People
Judge
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