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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1908

Page

9

Burns Wins Irish Champion Roche in One Round at Theater Royal

In Dublin on March 17 Tommy Burns the American featherweight champion stopped Jom Roche in a minute and a half, winning the world title at the Theater Royal before a large crowd. Croker chaired the Irish interest and a $7,500 purse plus $2,500 side bet aided Burns in delivering a decisive right to Roche’s jaw.

Dublin Tommy Burns Jom Roche Theater Royal Burns Roche Hough Synadleste Richard Croker Conner Tammany Reader Addiion Beeke Ceho Wexford Byrne Squires Roches Tammany Mr. Croker Rachel

Scottish Rite Masons Hold Northern Indiana Convocation

The spring convocation of the Scottish Rite bodies in northern Indiana opened with degrees conferred on 27 candidates. A banquet followed with addresses by Judge Alten Zollars and W. Ballou, and talks by Judge Rob Erwin and W. L. Taylor. The event featured a chorus and a large list of visiting Masons from multiple cities as The Fort Wayne and surrounding lodge members performed degrees from the fourth to fourteenth.

Indiana Alten Zollars Fort, Wayne

Resolution Offered In House On Ireland Independence

Washington March 17 the following resolution was offered in the house by Mr Edwards of Georgia expressing sympathy with those who fight for freedom and home rule in Ireland and praising the struggle for national self government.

Washington Edwards Georgia Ireland

Jp to last evening 225 members of the TGanllish Rite

225 members registered by TGanllish Rite last evening, indicating strong local turnout for the fraternal gathering. The event reflected ongoing community engagement and organizational activity within the rite.

Sperry Succeeds Evans as Atlantic Fleet Commander

Washington March 17 Rear Admiral Charles Sperry will command the Atlantic fleet when it sails from San Francisco in July to circle the globe. President Roosevelt and his cabinet approved the change. Rear Admiral Bruns will relinquish command after the May 8 San Francisco naval review. Evans retires in August and Thomas takes command for the Puget Sound visit with Heinz as second in command during the voyage.

Washington Charles Sperry Atlantic Hattleehip San Frantisce Gisb Roosevelt Cal Bruns San Francis Atlantic Adama Evans Thomas Puget Sound Heinzingen

William P Whyte, Maryland Leader, dies at 84 in Baltimore

Obituary tribute to Senator William Pinckney Whyte of Maryland, a longtime lawyer and public servant. Born in Baltimore in 1824, he rose from state treasury controller to U S senator, mayor of Baltimore, and attorney general. Known as a staunch state rights advocate, he influenced Maryland charter reforms and served as corporation counsel before a 1909 Senate renomination. His career spanned Reconstruction to early 20th century, ending with a respected retirement.

Baltimore United States William P. Whyte Maryland Virginia Tus Whyte Arthur Pug Gor Jeff Warfield United States Senate Street Theodore Roosevelt Root Senate Pennsylvania Society Alexander Ramilton Baltmore Mr. Whyte My White

Weather forecast for Michigan and Indiana regions

Fragmented forecast from The Weather Washington describes a mix of fair conditions in northern Lower Michigan with rain in the southern portion. Indicated are Wednesday and Thursday chances of cleaving weather and unsettled periods for Indiana and Ohio areas.

Washington Sveathier Michigan Wadnerds

Sell Bender Marriage Amid Hazy Readings

The note describes a local marriage at the home of Reverend A. Fxeieenbitt, with Sylvia M. Beaver and another individual cited in fragmented fashion. It mentions nearby residents and a farm transfer in Thorncreek township, with scattered details about the Rover team and a noon ceremony on a Saturday in March.

Shermomeveres Nanlinci Columbia Erry Ann William Fhorncecek Sylvia M. Beaver da Wa Ely Rover Jum Ustriods Aise Thormcrcex Thorncreek

Fort Wayne Manufacturing and the Men Who Build It

In this Journal-Gazette issue the industrial features of Fort Wayne are presented comprehensively, highlighting the magnitude of local manufacturing and the diverse products produced. The piece aims to remind readers of the city’s industrial stature and to foster pride in Fort Wayne’s factories and workers.

Fort Wayne Journal-Gazette The

Rioting UM Students Jailed After Theatre Disturbance

Dozens of University of Michigan students were arrested after a riot at Star theatre. Fifteen posted bail and will face examination Friday on charges of rioting. Others were fined and placed under heavy police guard as officials investigated damages estimated in the thousands.

Ann Argon Maren University of Michigan Star Theatre Nberty Stem Nand Thorn

Three Men Killed as Beam Falls in Indianapolis

In Indianapolis this afternoon a heavy steel beam being positioned for railroad work fell, killing three men. The deceased are William Huff from Cincinnati, Richard Lawrence from Chicago, and Blungen from Pekin. Authorities reported the incident and ongoing investigations.

Indianapolis Ind William Huff Cincinnati Richard Lawrence Chicago Red Blungen Pekin

Pennsylvania Railroad trims 1000 jobs at Renovo plant

Renovo Pennsylvania reports a major workforce reduction as the Pennsylvania Railroad downs 1000 workers. The announcement notes a wide impact, with the Renovo facility affected and the total cuts reaching into the hundreds. Local officials and workers assess the broader economic effect.

Oliver Will Filed Paves Vast South Bend Estate Details

The James Oliver will dispute in St Joseph circuit court reveals a fortune estimated between 50.1 and 84 million dollars. Major beneficiary Joseph D Oliver receives a trust funded income while his sister in law George Ford and other relatives gain specific sums. Aimed to preserve estate for grandchildren until the youngest Gertrude reaches thirty, with a projected distribution to heirs in time.

South Bend Indi James Oliver Indiana Probata St Joseph Joseph D. Oliver George Ford D. Oliver Chem Gertrude Shill

Strike closes twenty four breweries in St Louis

In St Louis and nearby boat Louis nearly 3600 brewers maltsters bottlers firemen and freight handlers walked out shutting twenty four breweries. Employers claimed no beer famine and expected quick resolution after a meeting called by Ford Allen head of the state mediation board.

ST. Louis St Louis Boat

Winchester Bomb Filled With Gravel Discovered

At Winchester Indiana on March 17 agent George Eastman of the Big Four Railroad opened a bomb found on the main track east of the city and poured its damp contents on the old depot door. The mass appeared to be gravel not explosive though a stone weighed seventy.

Winchester Ind George Eastman Big Four Railroad

Prominent Terre Haute Journalist Dies After Heart Disease

A veteran Terre Haute journalist and former merchant died of heart disease after a long career in local papers. Mr Gatley, longtime editorials writer for the Terre Haute Tribune, had worked with the Express and Star and was compiling a history of Vigo county and Terre Haute at the time of his death.

Eixty Mrd Gatley Terre Haute Terre Haute Tribune the Express Star Vigo County

Feick Still in Rage Over Senate Race Withdrawal Claims

Garrett March 17. W Tredricks, Garrett's leading citizen, states rumors that Fred Leick has withdrawn from the race are false. He accuses political opponents of aiding rumors to damage the Democratic party, urging supporters to align with Leick.

1St News Bureau Garrett W Tredricks Fred Leick Fred le Kk Dea ‘Ocratie Parte Democratic Party John B Maals Republican Porte

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