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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1908

Page

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Geo Jacobs Piano Sale From Brueggeman Stack Move

Announcement details Geo. Jacobs moving a large piano stack from Henry A. Brueggeman to his store and offering discounts of 10 to 25 percent. Includes several notable pianos such as a Knahe upright rosewood case, an upright Hallett Davis ebony case, and a cabinet grand upright Emmerson, all priced around $100 to $746 with other deductions as spring stock arrives.

Geo. Jacobs Music House Henry A. Brueggeman Ihe Knahe Hallett & Davis Emmerson Prioe

Hugo Kelly In Fine Shape For Ill y Papee Bout

Hugo Kelly appears ready for a big bout promised for the next night in Chicago. The crowd cheered as Kelly’s fast pace and previous wins were noted, with observers predicting a strong performance against his opponent.

DOUBLE TRAGEDY IN RIS' SCHOOL

In Boston two women, Miss Weed of Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphia and Miss Hardee of Gwinneth, were killed by a revolver wielded by Aling Sarck Chamberlain Weed. The pair had recently graduated from Wellesley and planned a boarding school for girls on Audubon Road Pemway.

Boston Ila Iurder Tor Young Audubon Oss Mhawbeut Batley Hurden Aling Sarck Chamberlain Weed Mise Weed Willow Grove Avenue Philadelphis Miss Hardee Savanah Wellesley Miss Weed Yeur Mina Order Ting Vermont Itisa Weed Swuser Audybor Road Pemway

High Prices Rule at Lackey Sale

Tod March 11 Pricer ranged high at the Lackey horse sale in Cambridge City this afternoon. Notable prices included Stella D pacer owned by John N. Daxler of Ruralville selling to C. N. Holton for 300 dollars and Choris Thomas trotter owned by John W Rhodes selling to Joseph Dehaven for 6000 dollars. The sale lists several other horses with prices ranging from 510 to 640 dollars and featured buyers from Indiana, New York, Pennsylvania, and Kentucky.

Ricemiond Tod Cambrice City Saley Ware A A Lackey Richmond Ind Samuel Winkler New York Stella D Pacer John N. Daxler Rualville C. N. Holton Pittsboro John Dale Paneer George Thougan Col- Una Stock Farm Centervills Mareii Hhittsboro Tit J. Nehle Trotter John H. Lackey Cambridge City Edward Gil Boston Maks

Mitchells Meet the President in Washington

Mr and Mrs John Mitchell of Kenalivius are in Washington sight-seeing. They had a vinic with the president at the White House. The Washington correspondent notes the president spoke with about a dozen others briefly and shook hands with Mr Mitchell.

Mndallyvilla Lod March John Mitchetl Washington White House and Birn John Mtitchell Kenaalivius Ars Gillamus Bnt Mitchellanya Lwign

Chicago Sunday closing vote escalates after county ruling

Chicago March 11 leaders of the United Societies for Liberal Municipal Government plan legal action to force submission of a Sunday closing question to a vote after election commissioners ruled it not a public policy issue. Attorneys were instructed to pursue mandamus proceedings at the earliest moment.

Chicago Conic County Bath

Elkhart Disbarment Case Reversed

The Indianapolis court reversed the Elkhart circuit court in the disbarment proceedings against Mayor Darrow of Laporte and Tony Tibet of South Bend due to error in evidence and testimony admission. The case involved charges of subornation of perjury and the ruling cites procedural flaws in the lower court proceedings.

Indianapolis Tod Aftarnoon Hikbart Rircait Darrow Laporte Tony Ww. Tibet South Bend

Prince Helle Said to Have Sailed Also

Paris dispatch reports Prince Helle de Savin likely sailed for the United States, with confirmation lacking. It notes a passport was being prepared for an American voyage, and authorities proceed with potential identity evidence for forged documents.

Prince Helle Paris Helle de Savin United States America

Indian Recruit Drebot Shows Ups and Downs in 1906 Baseball

Drebot, a southpaw signed by the Indians, had a mixed record in the National League and minor leagues. He posted strong totals in 1905 and 1908 but faced control issues early, with 471 wins and a .281 batting average in the majors. He moved to the Tri-State League for recovery and later joined Altoona, York, and Reading, delivering several wins and indicating potential for the Indians in 1906. Durhot is slated to report to French Lick to compete with veteran pitchers, including Marquard, for the southpaw spot.

Indianapolis Nanh Orubet Meunger Carr Indians Yestersus Cinelane Reds Strom St. Loui Cincinnati St. Louis Altoona York Zod Reading Aueneld Aneul Piteh‘er Carr Aloning Druhol Ltto Shane Hla de A. A Durhot French Lick Big Marquard

Indians Will Set New A A Traveling Record This Season

Indianapolis based Indians are expected to set a new traveling record in the American Association. The team will travel across Milwaukee Columbus Toledo Louisville and St Paul Minneapolis, totaling over 4 000 miles. Louisville will be frequent opponents with back and forth trips. Travel distances for Columbus Toledo and the rest run near 2 000 miles more than last year. Geographically the club sits near the center of the circuit and travel costs, while heavy, are lower than Louisville and Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Milwaukes Columbus Toledo Louisville Louisvilis Colonela vi Indians St Paul Minneapolis Senators Kansas City Milwaukee Hrewers Ost Asapelaton Lowisville Indianapolly

Jeff Johnson Fight Saga Ends In Vague Rebound

Promoters offered 35 000 for Jeffries to fight on Labor Day but he refused to sign. A long distance battle with Johnson stalled as Johnson, a former champion, and Jack John may not meet. Tex Rickard discussed a Johnson bout in November but Jeffries declined all purse offers. Promoters face delays as Johnson’s participation remains uncertain.

Los Angeles Cal Promios Jack John Jim Jeffries Tex Rickard Baw Alde Jefe Falfa Jonchorg Egam Johnson

Gotch Seeks Trainer for Hackenschmidt Chicago Clash

Gotch, matched to face George Hackenschmidt in Chicago on April 3, seeks an expert trainer. He aims to study Graeco Roman grips and counters, wants partners to test the big Russian and to learn every possible hold. Hackenschmidt plans to study Gotch and prepares for a catch-as-catch-can bout.

Gotch George Hackenschmidt Chicago Hack Jotek Big Turk Hell Adal

Cured of Heavy Cold by Father John's Medicine

A customer testimonial from Frederick T. Muntak of Geneva Providence praising Father John's Medicine for curing a heavy cold and cough. The letter claims rapid relief within one night and ongoing improvement, recommending the remedy to friends and noting sale at Grace Pharmacy on 230 Lary Street.

John Father John St. Geneva Providence Ems Grace Pharmacy Lary Street

Ed Conway Drops Into City Amid Oddities

Ed Conway arrived in the city yesterday amid rumors of a grand tour and a push for a renewed pairing with Sam with Burns. Conway declined a ground-based request and announced plans to head to New York and Brooklyn. Crowds gathered seven miles distant as supporters assembled for a St Patrick's Day card with a modest admission price.

Ea Conway Napoleon Wee Ety Restarday Satneerbund

Schaefer Defends His Title in CH CAGG Match

Schafer defends his CH CAGG title amid a tough showdown with rival Eckze as the event at TS tall continues. Competitive play and high stakes marked the bout, with key moments shaping the outcome.

Jacob Eckze Oru Soot Gus Ayer TS Tall Ee

Bowling Capture High Score with Phantom Scare of 1003

A bowling item reports a dramatic high score of 1003 amid a phantom scare. Details remain unclear as the readable text emphasizes an unusual achievement backed by no additional context.

Irondale Texas Property Notice Fragment

Irondale Texas fragmentary notice cites C Dennie agent for Fort Wayne and Allen County, Homesphere address 232 Weet Williams, with unclear particulars.

C. Dennie Fort Wayne Allen County Weet Williams

League Kings Gauge the Cubs Weather in Chicago

A fragmented report notes Chicago crowds and league politics as key topics. It mentions Clark, Macuszed Chita, and Wilcoming. Dubuque’s bid to stay in the Three Eye league. and a Fort Wayne vs Cubs game slated for April 10 highlighted by manager Grant and Jack Hendricks.

Chicago Clark Guouy South Tiay MM. Holland Bloomington Lee J. P. Hayek Rock Island Amoug Yhenam Grant Louus Bend Jack Hendricks Fort Wayne Cubs

Mayor Scoffs at Mass Meeting Sparks City Politics

Indianapolis reports reveal Mayor Bookwalter dismissing a mass meeting’s call for civic oversight. Aimed committees from the Commercial club and board of trade, plus three more figures, were proposed to review telephone company books and city utilities as a broader public works effort. The mayor said he will pay no heed to the recommendations.

Jack Dixie Land Augustine Manger Ganzel Thalr Indianapolis Men Rex Citizers Tomlinson Y. Mf. C Jst Oveniaz Enilet Py Bookwalter Commercial Club Board of Trade Preston C ‘Trusiar Board of Public Works J. B. Methliaugh Freemont Allard Otto Stechhan Stephone Company C. V. McAdams Fade Triste T. P. Sylvan LN. Whitney Central Union ‘Tele Aiet Yaterday

Primary Frauds Charged in Louisiana Primaries

Details of alleged teruds in the recent Democratic primary for governor were placed before the state central committee in formal charges by candidates for conten ant governor. The report notes this as Louisiana's first attempt at primary elections and references irregularities in the process.

New Orleans

Patterson-Fletcher Company Arrests and City Police Roundup

Ira Ferrell known as site was arrested by Patrolman Madden and Shaughnesey for suspected drunkenness and hanging about with unclear work status. Sheriff Hutt of Van Wert visited with a horse theft suspect Bert Hoch from Willameport Ind. Parole Officer WW. Rafferty to review cases of John Van Allen and Frank Summers. Two women taken into custody for improper conduct, Gertrude Brown and May Morrie. A Romanian resident questioned for loitering about a rising mill suburb. Prisoner held for investigation.

Ira Ferrell Madden Shaughnesey Roy Errell Sheriff Hutt van Wert Marvin Kuhng Bert Hoch Willameport Ind St van WW. A. Rafferty Jeffersonville Reformatory John van Allen Prank Summers Potles Gertrude Brown Cheylron Johnawng Lauer

Mrs Metcalf Insane in Indianapolis Trial Scene

Mrs Beatrice Thomas Metcalf of Indianapolis was committed to a hospital after an incident during the John Ri Wola trial in Terre Haute. She reportedly attempted to shoot Attorney R Hamill and leaped from a window, threatening to jump into the river, in a chaotic scene at her sister's home.

Indianapolis Ind Beatrice Thomas Matcalf R. Hamill Terra. Haute John Ri Wola Ehtenga Hamill Central He Hospital Met Mae Vier

King Alfonso Leaves Barcelona Amid Crowds

News reports describe King Alfonso departing Barcelona as large crowds gathered to witness his exit. The scene showed notable public attention and ceremonial activity surrounding the royal movement through the city.

Lost Reward Notice for Dog on Bloomport Road

Lost reward posted for a black furred dog wearing a hooded cloth on Blofften road between pant farm and Home dremue. Contact owner to arrange safe return. Reward offered.

Blofften Road Pantfarm

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