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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 02, 1908

Page

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Shamrocks Seek Fast Pace in Season Opener Training Hard

Fort Wayne Shamrocks prepare for the new season with intensive practice as they unveil new blue uniforms and plan to set a quick tempo. Manager Cleary signals key players Bowman and Dowarnus, plus promising prospects, will push to fill vacancies and drive the team toward success.

Fort Wayne Shamrocks Shanrocks Spalding Saue Fort Waypeene Cleary Billy Ote Legita Park Moety Dowarnus Ashe Lie Pere Wayne Bowman Onstun News Miliek Rowman Shamrocks Fort Wayne Opgian Osean Showrocks Ys Vaslain Myre Iis

McFarland to Go West in Berger Show Star Packey McFarland to feature in Berger's March bill

San Francisco promyler Sam Berger has resolved his issues with Pathe McParland and Packey will be among the stars at Berger's March show in Chicago. Packey leaves Monday as McParland, nearly bound for San Francisco, seeks assurances about a $1000 forfeit guarantee tying him to a Bout with Britt Nelson or McFarland. Berger awaits clear decisions under present conditions in Los Angeles.

Mhicago Sam Berger San Francisco Promyler Pathe McParland Pride of Chicago Packey Berger Jnvitch McFarland Britt Nelson Los Angeles McVarland Lunt Gilmore McMarwland Alther

Challenge for Schober Prompts Local Wrestling Bid

Dave Buttermere of Leipsit Ohio travels to Indianapolis to challenge wrestler Billy Schober at 189 pounds with best two of three falls.

Dave Buttermere Leipsit Indinapolis Billy Schobet

Fox May Lead Saginaw Team South Sent

Charley Pax third baseman formerly with Grand’ Repide and Terre Haute in the Central league has been offered the management of the Saginaw team in the Southern Michigan league by owner A. S. Buckhart.

SOUTH Charley Pax Grand’ Repide Terre Haute Saginaw Elu A. S. Buckhart

Worst Storm Strikes City Cutting Wires Across Wells Street

Residents awoke to a citywide blackout as broken wires sparked in pooled water. The Fort Wayne and Wabash Valley Traction Co cut power to trolley lines around dawn, restoring some services by night. Repairs continued with widespread outages in lighting and telephony, blamed on the storm’s damage over the region.

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Edison on Work Habits and Innovations Also Sheds Light on Storage Battery Plans

Article sketches Thomas Edison’s views on long work hours and discipline, noting his sleep patterns and methods to stay productive. It highlights Edison’s forthcoming storage battery aims weighing half current weight to enable 100 mile car runs per charge and direct electricity use for ships and trains. Also mentions Edison family life and interests including music and travel.

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Edison Biography and Early Telegraph Innovations

The article recounts Thomas Edison rising from a telegraph operator to a prolific inventor. It details his rescue of a station agent’s son, early career moves, and how he developed multiple telegraph systems and other inventions. It notes his move to Albany, then Menlo Park, and outlines key achievements including the quadruplex and sextuplex telegraphs, carbon transmitter, phonograph, incandescent lamp, and related experiments housed at Menlo Park.

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Grape Nuts Endorsed For Digestion And Strength

A reader recalls breakfast biscuits and coffee while noting older white flour foods lack nourishing value. The letter discusses Grape-Nuts as a health claim, claiming improved digestion and nerves after six months of use, contrasting with refined cereals and "health foods" advertisements.

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New York Bishop Debates Warma and Woman Suffrage

In a Waldorf Astoria talk, NAW Tork Bishop Potter praises motherhood but questions the ideal of marriage and motherhood in the New Testament. He warns reform zeal may exaggerate change while advocating broader roles for women amid the era's social shifts.

Tork Potter Hays Birk Roosevelt Eeday Warnam Waldorf-Astoria

Caleb Powers Seeks Congress Seat in Eleventh District

Caleb Powers announces candidacy for congress in the Eleventh District claiming possible release and freedom within months. The note mentions primary entrance fees and political maneuvering regarding ballot access and shifts in party support.

Louisville Caleb Congress Willson

Installation of Rev Master as pastor at Pleast Presbyterian

The Rev Master was installed as pastor of Pleasant Presbyterian Church with sermon by Dr Van Dyke of Princeton University. The service featured several ministers including Rev Wilson and Rev Fox, and special music by a quartet. Van Dyke urged virtue and rebuilding of character, stressing moral leadership over sensationalism.

van Dyke Princeton University Charles Little Webash Henry TG We Mirse Presbyterian Church William JJ. Wilson Werminater Church Prunciy M. Fox Third Presbyterian Church Wabash Ilenty van Dyke Presbyterian Church In New York Bettie Blemaglons

Promotion for Bob Evans in Navy brass shake up

A Washington dispatch reports a push to promote Admiral Erans to vice admiral as he reaches San Francisco with President Roosevelt said to support the move. Congress must decide. Harry Reuterdahl sails for San Diego to answer critics of U.S. Navy claims. He plans to testify before a Senate committee with evidence backing charges of inefficiency and mismanagement. No money will be paid to Thaw lawyers. Harry Thaw refuses to cover their bills and denies any bargain.

Washington, D. C Galeao Fern Harry Reuterdahl United States Navy Washington San Diego Culgod United States Robley D. Evans Senate Ltee Navy New York Harry K. Thaw Als Hay Evelyn Neybit Pittsburg Link and Losuc Shaw Foor Parnes Peabody

New York Hoboken tunnel opens with Roosevelt signal

The New York Hoboken tunnel opening on February 26 1903 marks a major engineering feat praised by Governor Hughes and Governor Fort with President Roosevelt initiating the electric start. McAdoo plans Newark to New York express routes and rapid lower tubes from Cortland to Newark.

New York McAdeo Imboken Imarks Meadow Panama Canal Hopoken Flughas Fort New Jersey Roosevelt Washington McArdoo Wag Sind Cheernd Walter G. Oakman Hoboken Munhattan Nineteenth Aircet Maesta Edward H. Harriman Cornelius Vanderblit Hudson Albany Mr. Vanderbilt Monsevelt McAdoo Fort Hughes Newark

Town Fire Leaves Hundreds Homeless After Devastating Blaze

A massive blaze swept through a boarding house on Twelfth Avenue and destroyed factories, hotels, cafes, saloons, and multiple boarding houses. Over 200 dwellings were damaged as wind-fanned flames crippled water pressure. Cuban woman in a delicate condition died. wire chief Savare recovered from smoke. City opens St Joseph's convent for shelter. state militia guards the burned district. Many workers lose jobs and insurance claims are estimated to be under half losses.

Antonie Binz Everue Savare Dames Perex & Castro Maximo Cares Te Tumpo Electric Company Sity St Joseph's Convent Shan Sesides

Death of Anna Alice Berg at six months old

Ann Ber g, daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil Burs, died at 5 o clock Sunday evening at 13 Lake Avenue from bronchitis. The funeral will be held Tuesday afternoon, Rev Jacob Ruiter officiating.

Anna Alice Burs Bir Emil Burs Lake Avenue Jacob Ruiter

Plays and the Players at the Majestic Theater

This afternoon at 2:20 o'clock the Majestic Theater hosts a performance featuring Dr Felix Crk Yon of Rue de Revali Paris. The manager requests patrons to be seated quietly and not to disturb the proceedings as the show commences.

Majestic Theater Felix Crk Yon Rue de Revali Paris St. Most

Local Music Lovers Welcomed by St Cecilia Society

Miss Mary Conrey soprano will assist the St Cecilia Society in a pleasant evening of song. The concert promises refined vocal selections, with Conrey performing featured arias and the ensemble delivering period music to delight attendees.

Mary Conrey ST. Cecelia Society Mary’ Conrey St. Cecilia

Ducky Tha at the Temple featuring Miss Jane Courthope

The Temple hosts a big headline feature with Miss Jane Courthope and company in Ducky Tha. The cast includes Hawley and Leslie, Slivers and dancers, Banbie Gaplord and the Girl from Posey County. The Three Lyres, Rentfrow and Janson in The Second Mr. Fiddle Ada Schnee and the Kinadrome provide additional acts.

Jane Courthope Hawley Leslie Slivers Banbie Gaplord Posey County Wightiass Rentfrow and Janson Ada Schnee

Small undertakings gain comfort with Journal Gazette ads

Readers are urged to consider small projects and daily needs supported by Journal Gazette advertising. The notice emphasizes practical assistance, local reach, and affordable options to boost visibility for modest ventures and personal services.

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