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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1912
Page
12
Philadelphia press notes J Franklin Baker of the Athletics as the most feared batter in the country. Baker shines in a doubleheader against Washington, delivering a key hit to spark a late rally and adding another in the second game.
A chaotic exchange unfolds as a delegate challenges another during a convention session, accusing a late opening and alleging the other burned through a speech while the crowd watches. The verbal clash underscores tense dynamics among attendees and the course of proceedings.
Elections held across Jackson, Lafayette, Cedar Creek, and Cadat Creek townships decide on macadamized road bonds. Jackson and Lafayette show strong support, Cedar Creek votes split, while Cadat Creek trails. Bonds mature in ten and twenty years respectively.
The article argues footwork is the key to boxing success, highlighting Packey McFarland and Mike Gibbons as masters of agile movement. It notes footwork helps avoid hits, create openings, and score, with quotations on distances, feints, and defense. It cites historical boxers like Corbett, Dixon, McCarthy, and Johnson as exemplary footworkers shaping ring strategy.
Boxing great Kid McCoy proposes aviation based training for fighters, claiming most work should happen in seven planes. He touts pure air and freedom from dust and germs, noting aeronautical practice could push athletes toward new heights while humorously remarking on pilots and early aviation limits.
June 26 Indianapolis report on Group Four of the Indiana Bakers' association at Moennerchor hall. Proposals to reform banking and currency laws were discussed. officers elected include President Joan F. Pronzer Jr of Indianapolis and secretary WIM HY Wade of Indianapolis. Speakers urged flexible reserve laws and cautioned against national control of funds. Numerous bankers from Indianapolis and surrounding towns attended and supported continued discussion at the next assembly.
Preparations are complete for the Woodmen of the World Camp No 128 remembrance service for Frank Gaskill who died in this city on April 26 1911 The unveiling will be held Sunday afternoon with about Ernest 1000 Woodmen expected to attend and several notable leaders connected with the lodge will be present.
Lee adds 37 members in two weeks with Chitora Lee, head of In-Shana Suppors and Manufacturers’ association, active in Fort Wayne and Decatur. He recruited seven members last week, plans to remain in Fort Wayne to start next week, and advertises an automobile auction of electric cars at 10 am today at Main and Clinton Streets.
Butler this week houses a flurry of social notes and travel snippets. Residents mention Mrs. Finston entertaining friends, Clyde Scobee of Mishawaka aiding Butler, and Joseph Crepping recovering from an accident. Several families plan summer visits, while others host relatives at Waterlon and nearby towns.
A garbled notice promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming to cure stomach and bowel issues. It asserts a plot to hinder health and urges readers to buy from Crater Pine Co at Calnown and Brack entilge streets and Calhoun and Columbia corners for 25 cents.
At the Lyric Theatre a frontier tale follows Mesno o-Wa the Yellow Rose of the Utes. A stranger, Neeie-o-Waa, is loved, but Wahtuma wins her through combat. Seene-o-Wa dies after betrayal, and Neeie-o-Waa’s husband seeks vengeance, killing Wahtuma in the woods. The tale ends with mourning and a tribal vigil.
Garrett Indiana June 28 Local notes recount visits by Blaine Hamilton and others to Crooked Jake for a two week outing. Many residents travel to Kendallville Auburn and Fort Wayne for games hospital runs funerals and family visits while Miss Wayne Little and Laura May Svilley undergo operations and recovery efforts.
A convoluted tale set in a Persian realm centers on a failed coup by a pretender known as the pseudo Sultan. The Sultana seeks to enthrone Bunny with her aid while jealous regents scheme to discredit him. Bunny endures trials, humiliation, and ritual torments before a risky escape and a final, uncertain fate.
Testimony before Counsel General Anderson in Hong Kong is cited, alleging graft by steamship officers. Transcript notes stowaways placed on the Manchuria for smuggling into San Francisco. Amounts tied to fines and proceeds, with figures conflicting and details suggest a ring operation.
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