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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 19, 1908

Page

12

Races and boxing clash loom as big events near

Reports describe readying for a racing meet at Driving Park with fast horses and crowds expected. Meanwhile Hugo Kelley leaves for the West to meet Stanley Ketchell in California for a July 31 middleweight title bid, with terms and weights discussed and a westward training plan in place.

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Winona Reds Win 6 3 Over Valparaiso Normal in Home Start

Winona Reds defeated Valparaiso Normal School 6 to 3 on the home diamond as a large crowd watched. Valparaiso led early with a first inning tally, but Winona replied in the fourth and pulled ahead, securing the win behind solid pitching and timely hits. The locals note upcoming home games against Bourbon, Plymouth, and others this week.

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Local Amateurs Dominate In Weekend Ball Action

Fort Wayne based leagues reported one sided scores as Backard shop beat Bowser office 36 to 6. Other results included Wastern Gas defeat Bowser shop 25 to 4 and Kurt Wayne Strollers blank Never Sivents 6 to 0.

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Reducing Fat on a Full Meal and Pills Claim

A dubious advertisement promotes Marmol T r ption Tablets to cut fat by claiming one pill after meals and at night will reduce flabby flesh. It ties weight loss to a Detroit company and links to other Marmola products, urging daily use and implying medical endorsement.

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Fort Wayne Horse Races Draw Noted Entrants and Fast Mare

Fort Wayne hosts a grand circuit racing event starting Wednesday with top horses such as Clintton the fastest mare, Gold Standard, and famed drivers Dick McMahan and Herria Jones. The meet promises strong fields, record hopes, lowered track records, and affordable admission for a full program across classes.

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Oil development work shows good increase in Indiana and Ohio

A weekly report from Montpelier Indiana shows oil development activity rising across the eastern states. Indiana and Ohio see the most inactive returns. West Virginia improves with Brooke County wells above average. Summary lists numerous fields and barrel outputs, noting dry wells and total 3,081 barrels statewide.

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Englishmen Dominate Olympic Day Wins and Records

London reports show Britain winning seven events including archery, steeplechase, breaststroke and distance runs. America answered strong with Sheridan breaking the discus record at 128 feet 8 inches and Dorr with 123 feet 54 inches, plus Blizel finishing third in the 200 meter steeplechase amid past injuries and tough odds.

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Rrelay Messenger Runners Headed for Chicago Relay Route

Runners of the New York Chicago relay arrived in Bellevue and Fremont, Ohio, on the way to Toledo. The march continues with Bellevue to Toledo expected to end around 6 am Tuesday, and Chicago aims to beat the Mayors’ time with a 25 hour target. The average pace set at 18.5? a mile reflects a fast relay as Chicago watchers await city hall arrival.

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Phelps Wins Western Amateur Championship

Mason B. Phelps of the Midlothian club Chicago former Yale champion today won the western amateur golf championship at Rock Island Arsenal defeating Harry Allen of St. Louis six up and five to play. Phelps led after morning and afternoon rounds as both players showed fatigue from the week.

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Assessment Appeal Act Declared Unconstitutional

In Indianapolis the 1905 Assessment Appeal Act was ruled unconstitutional by Judge Vinson Carter. The act would have required three appraisers and a court-entered report as judgment. The judge held the legislature cannot grant judicial powers to a temporary committee and cannot compel the court to act without its own discretion. Petitioners retain remedies in court to contest benefits, left to the judiciary. Journal-Gazette Want Ads.

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The Peoples Store Semi Annual Clearance Sale Highlights

The Peoples Store promotes its great clearance with deep cuts and genuine price quotations. It notes an unlimited number of bargains across departments and promises broader listings on more pages, while offering a few sample items to entice shoppers.

Massive midcentury sale of textiles and garments

A long list of discounted fabrics and ready made items from Brown Muslins to Figured Lawns and Batistes, Silks, Taffetas, and Lace, plus ready made apparel and home goods. The sale promotes half price on tailored suits, parasols, gloves, hats, gloves, curtains, rugs, and undergarments with substantial percentage discounts across the store. Large stock includes crepe, lawn waists, petticoats, quilts, linens, and china wares, featuring numerous named fabrics and brands.

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A Practical Philanthropist Jane Addams Founding Chicago School

Miss Jane Addams and Professor Graham Taylor promote the Chicago School of Civic and Philanthropy, to begin this summer. The institution aims to train students in charitable work and civic administration, highlighting municipal governance as core to social reform. Addams’ work with Hull House and reform campaigns, including street cleanliness, illustrate her pioneering civic approach and public service leadership.

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