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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR notes describe union demands and seating orders. Mentions outside-town management accepting orders, seat allocations by receipt number, and requests for payment with return self addressed envelopes. Provides contact guidance but lacks coherent details.
Fourteen Contauts set for a busy slate including games with Chicago Boston Cleveland St Paul and Minneapolis as Wayne eyes a spring schedule. Ed Waller rumored to be sold to Fort Wayne while Hendricks talks with players about salary and lineup. Managers survey outlook after GEnLeague meeting at Zanesville as spring arrival targets and April departures shape roster plans.
The Shamrocks of Toledo, a well-organized team in the Toledo City League, announce their readiness for strong out of town dates. Manner Steblotf Weltes Journal Gazette Sporting Editor notes the Shamrocks’ solid roster from top Northwestern Ohio clubs, inviting teams to schedule games with their ambitious, veteran squad.
The article discusses players Perrine Poering and Nill in a Toledo infield battle. It notes Perrine’s sidearm throws and quick fielding, Nill’s and Poering’s potential roles, eye handicap for AI, and manager’s difficulty choosing which player to keep. The piece hints that batters’ performance could decide the outcome.
Fort Wayne in a bidding contest with Wheeling and Fort Wayne to secure pitchers Robertson and Friel drafted by Boston from Wheeling. Wheeling set draft terms. Fort Wayne prepared to pay higher price. Friel has not reported to Boston. Little Hecke unknown reason given.
Mr G Max Hofmann superintendent of Fork Wayne Gas Company received word yesterday of a fine gas strike made in southeastern Illinois adjoining a 2 1/2 thousand acre tract on which Hofmann and Henny C Paul hold leases. The territory promises to be a top gas field yet developed in Illinois.
Ogden Utah March 10 The American car in the New York to Paris automobile trek reached Goldfield last night at 11 o clock and paused for the night. The car is 3 093 miles from New York and leads the closest pursuer by 749 miles.
A Callaway Nebraska dr ggist named Sodersten reports a long stubborn kidney disease case and requests Fulton s Renal Compound for personal use and possible sale. He claims gradual improvement after ten months of use and urges others to try the remedy offered by Fulton Company Oakland California with promotional claims and order details.
A political column argues Democrats offer clear reform platforms while Republicans split between reformers and standpatter. It contrasts Roosevelt and Taft records, criticizes Hughes and Taft on corporate power, and claims the Democratic Party uniquely can deliver decisive reforms favored by the masses.
The Democratic state committee today adopted a resolution with one dissent urging that national convention delegates be elected unindicated by the state convention. The Democratic state convention is set for April 14 at Carnegie Hall New York City.
In Chicago on March 19 Mr. Bryan listened to a dispatch about the New York Democrat State Committee action and replied that he had absolutely nothing to say regarding the matter. He thanked his questioner for the information.
PRECOTT Ontario March 10 Mrs Tommy Burns cabled her husband to cut short his wealth tour of Great Britain and Ireland and return home. Her son says the commission is not dangerous but shows no improvement and she wants him at her side.
Calvin Demarest of Chicago defeated Ferdinand Poggenburg of New York in the national amateur championship billiard tournament match by 400 to 195. Demarest made a high run of 170, with an average of 1.12. Poggenburg fought hard, finishing with 47 and an average of 7.18.
In a private conference at the federal building Judge Anderson brokered a near term settlement in the Fort Wayne gas dispute. City officials led by Mayor Hosey and board of works members Lennon Schwartz and Brosius joined gas company representatives Murdock Paul Hofmann Hofmann to align on gas pricing and meters.
In Matagorda County Texas a prospectus touts 150 000 acres of prime land on Matagorda Bay offered by Monroe WW Fateh & Song agency. A full trainload of prospective buyers heads to Texas on April 7 with a tongue in cheek promise of a rare investment chance. The column promises a complete description in the next issue and urges readers to consider the opportunity carefully.
Attorney Joseph Maley's Texas trip closes a red week as Allen County society plans its regular meeting. Rev. Robert Pratt, ex St Patrick's pastor now with Cleveland apostolate, visits with Rector Roche. A West Leith resident suffered a burned eye from a stove spark, doctor says recovery likely. Streetcar crash on Wallace street knocked a pole and disrupted lines. no injuries. Catholic schools staged St Joseph's Day entertainments. National Supply Co raises capital from 15000 to 50000 to support rapid growth. Lohman family leads. County tax commis sioners announce a visit to townships next Tuesday. public invited to learn tax policy.
Charles Ainsworth a colored man convicted for an ornament job on EA Moore faces $10 and costs and sixty days in jail. Liam Feanel jailed on assault and battery charges after his wife’s complaint. his sentence upheld. Curtis Keck charged with keeping a violin pledged to John Steward. held until Saturday. A plain drunk case heard. Hazel Reidt fined for past neglect of her sick child and failing to pay. Officers report boys damaging lawns at Creigston and Hoagland. Humane Officer Schlaundrof intervened on a neglected animal situation on East Cowathia Street with a feed barn setup on North Calhoun Street.
A flood of testimonials from Cooper followers details dramatic health recoveries after using Cooper’s medicines. Agnes Viggenhouser of Chicago reports renewed strength, appetite, and memory after two weeks, while WB Stewart of Chicago credits long-standing stomach and nerve issues with disappearing after starting the treatments. Both praise the remedies as wonderful and effective, with Orsier & Bro offering the medicines.
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