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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary notes indicate McAleer enters renewed byes as manager of the league for Loole while Boby Ferris is secured from Zsoetan to join Ao 8 Ye. Jimmy Foal may contest for the pending first prize if he can win the event.
A crowded township meeting in Union Township conducted a Republican convention selecting chair A. Irdigm and secretary Hochionetion by vote counts of 308 to unknown. Delegates to the state and congressional conventions were chosen with districts announced and alternate delegates named, reflecting intra-party maneuvering and canvass results.
Cincinnati names twenty three players with six already reported, as eleven join Sunday dawn in controlled practice. Manager Guaittel leads a squad including Prerld, Mischell, Muller, Slagsectred, Weiner, Mela, Srherer, Ewing, and others while Coakley and Mowrey head to Providence and Baltimore to join southern travel plans.
In New York Sam Fire Patrick manager of Black Jaci donoson demands that promoters pay over 31,000 for travel and related costs before Sonnson can sign for a bout against Tommy Burns. The deal includes wagers and posted notes of 2,600 and 3,000, with terms hinging on final results.
Chicago dispatch reports Martin Walsh of the White Sox joining the Cubs in West Aden as talks continue. Walsh traveled to the training camp with a letter of introduction to Manager Chambers but did not secure an interview with President Murphy. The Danville club seeks to reacquire him without success amid extended grandstand work.
A British cabinet dispute over a private letter from Emperor William fuels calls for public release. The letter reportedly contests English reports on German naval plans and could trigger a political crisis if published, as officials weigh permissions and public reaction amid strained Britain Germany relations.
Frank Casey, manager at Wayne Hotel Bar, announces today’s menu of roast turkey with dressing. Bulletin from Moller's trap outlook notes winter wheat generally favorable in Missouri and Kansas amid early sown issues and variable regional conditions in Texas Tennessee Michigan and Indiana.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate an alumni group debating officer elections with names such as Ben Theensy and Wiede, signaling a student organization vote process and a call for volunteers to fill roles like secretary and vice president.
Sam Murvar manager Nicky Collins accepts Burns challenge for a 163 pound title bout in this city. Burns posted a $1 side bet and the local wrestlers also backed the match. Collins booked the St Patricks day night event with fans seen in shamrock attire and a match date expected near the Burns-Conway clash earlier.
A large crowd at the Miami club gymnasium watched Miami defeat St Marys Athletics by 4 to 3 in a lively basketball game. Postgame notes and player positions are listed, highlighting efforts by Gilhorn, OConnor, O Core ker, Rinehart, Baker, and others as fans anticipate a follow up match between Miami and Concordia later today. Meanwhile boxing news from Chicago reports Packey McFarland near a pro bout with Tim Britt in San Francisco and possible talks for a Delays and promoter maneuvers affecting weight and venue plans.
Severe flooding reported near Main Street in Nebraska, with water backing into yards and surging across avenues. The St Marys and St Joseph rivers swollen flood the western districts, submerging basements and threatening pumping stations while residents evacuate by boat or on improvised bridges as rail and trolley lines suffer outages and emergency crews reinforce dykes overnight.
Rochester pastors urge a Sunday public recreation commission of five to regulate amusements and provide open air park concerts in summer and winter balls, with reading rooms in public schools Sundays, and extended hours for rest.
Fragmented OCR text describes a patent style remedy claim GOLDS CAUSE HEADACHE and LARSATIVE BROMO QUININE, with garbled names and incomplete notes about signatures, departures, and unclear events. The readable core highlights a supposed universal cold cure marketed with signatures and vague local references, lacking coherent facts or outcomes.
Severe flooding threats sweep Peru Indiana as the Wabash River rises across streets and suburbs. South Peru faces inundation with 800 residents at risk while the Howe factory Standard Cab and other works employ about 1000 workers and are flooded or shut down. River is a mile wide east of Peru with no expected rain fall tonight, raising chance of earlier inundation.
Floods wash away sections of Toledo and Chicago Interurban tracks south of Kendallville Indiana as four feet of water blocks the right of way. Lake Shore line reports small washout four miles east with eastbound trains held until repairs finish. Wanatah swept by flood as section of town destroyed and residents seek higher ground amid vigilance and relief concerns.
Severe flooding from recent rains closes bridges across Laporte County Indiana. City streets flood and threaten homes and businesses. Damage reported as water covers roads and blocks travel, with danger increasing as waters rise in Wanatab area.
Dr Goward J the Ovear in Decatur yesterday for a major surgical cage. Dr 8 Kk Randall of Avilla attended valley ceremonies at Elka hall Taetmis. Barber Jason Bowman returned from two months in Minneapolis. Nichols president of Lima Ind attended opening on batinet Prol Lane and Rev Rowand judged Culver Winona rebate. Mrs Samatel Earington and Joseph’s ave noted. Remains of Mrs Campbell to Lindenwood for interment after dying in Chicago. Motorman Williams and Conductor Renery injured by flying glass in interurban crash near Roanoke. Will Kerlin from Peltier undertakers now Bowser salesman in Fort Wayne. Knights of Pythias uniform rank held a military ball at Tanner’s hall with a large crowd led by Robert Cook and Sadie Richmond.
Loganport March 1 The mayor’s wife holds his fate as impeachment trial ends with council to decide verdict tomorrow at 9 a.m. Bets favor impeachment, while supporters call the trial a farce. If impeached, McKee plans to resist removal via mandamus, aiming to challenge the council’s authority in court.
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