Portmouth Town Launch Promises Wealth Amid Matagorda Bay
Portmouth in Matagorda County Texas touts a new town on Matagorda Bay near the world markets. Proponents claim 160,000 acres surrounding the site will attract buyers and profit as the market opens. Backers urge inquiry into this development, highlighting potential riches and distant shipping opportunities.
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Matagorda County
Matagorda Bay
Texas
Portmouth
Matagorda
Diane Alfuaat
Hharbor
Beaty
Komelinius
Iife
Nendont
Munroe WL Piteld& Sons
Howe Tae
T. Whliar
Muailne
Rich
Tyrus Cobe Signs Detroit American Contract
Detroit March 20 A demented report states Tyrus Cobb champion butter player has signed a contract to play with the Detroit American League club this year He will join the team within days Cobb had held out for a 45000 deal President Frank J Navin announced that an agreement was reached amid late hour talks
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Med
Marth
Pyrus Cobb
Bubter
Jengus Lust Sesen
Topane
Cobb
Frank J. Navin
Navin
Weak Heart Action and Dr Miles Heart Cure Claim
An advertisement explains heart nerve weakness causes symptoms like shortness of breath and palpitations. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic providing relief. A customer testimonial from Covington Kentucky asserts relief after using the product. The ad notes physicians and a druggist endorsement and lists Miles Medical Co. contact details.
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RS. Baphon
Main St. Covington
Beneft
Miles Medical Co
Elishart
Ind
Voting Places for Democratic Primaries in Fort Wayne
Fragmented notice lists polling sites and hours for Democratic primaries across Fort Wayne and adjacent areas. It mentions ensure voters see election board offices and asks voters to cast ballots during morning and afternoon hours at several locations including Valley Traction Co offices and Harrison Street.
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Erypte Ea Castowal
Fort Wayne & Wabash
Firat
Valley Traction Co
Lakeside
Lakeside Haot Shay
Volek
Harrison Street
Wayne Strat
Brickers Barn
Columbie
Fort Wayne & Wabashi Valley Traction Co
Harrison
Route of Bowser Spur Plan Deliberated by Council
City contracts committee discussed two deals. Milwaukee Signal Phone would install a police alarm system, and the Water Works contract with the Insallion firm would supply 600 tons of water tips. No action on Bowser spur railroad work. A hearing for affected property owners was tentatively planned for Tuesday night with a formal date to be set at the next council meeting.
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Council
Dowser
Afenefer
Ena
Epur
Demarest Loses In Billiard Tournament In Chicago
Calvin Demarest of Cerdago falls to TH. G. Wright of Ban Wran cisto by 2 to 400 in the sixth annual national amateur billiards championship. Wright posts high run of 63 while Demarest makes a 63, as electrical cooking demos run at Fort Wayne & Wabash offices. Public notices list voting precincts across several townships and wards in Fort Wayne.
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Chicago
Calvin Demarest
Cerdago
Jost Bla
TH. GB. Wright
Ban Wrancisto
Demart
Wright
Grand Rapids & Indiana Railway stockholders meet
Notice to stockholders states annual meeting of Grand Rapids and Indiana Railway company to elect seven directors for the year and transact other business. Meeting set for April 1, 1908 at 10 00 a m at the general office in Grand Rapids Kent County Michigan. Books for stock transfer close March 21 1908. Secretary METHEANS North of Annville.
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Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids & Inediana Railway Company
Kent County
Michiitan
Metheans
Irene Smith Runs Amuck With Razor
Irene Smith brandished a razor at 205 Cigar Street and threatened to exterminate others before being arrested by Patrol ten Glen Upbeat and Chayiton last night. Authorities allege she caused a disturbance and posed a danger to nearby residents.
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Trene Spilta
Tadlan
Patrolten Glen Upbeat
Chayiton
Brandia
Royal Neighbors Entertain Friends at H urnetown social
Royal Neighbors of America Camp No. 2 entertained neighbors and friends at Hunters town with a well attended social. A supper featured oysters chicken ice cream and cake. A five person dialogue and a trio of songs entertained attendees and a drill by the camp team drew praise.
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Journal-Gazette
Huntertown
Ind
Almerica
Militia notes and personnel changes in local unit
The article lists a double bill of fractions and a basketball loss to Fort Wayne Athietica with an unclear score. It notes Sergeant Bonnet of the regular army returning to local recruitment duties. Dr. Gey A. Smith is appointed assistant medical examiner. The unit is working on a rifle range project and a contract for uniforms is awarded to Eagle Inquiry.
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Fort Wayne Athietica
Bonnet
Iro
Ang
Gey A. Smith
Inahopa HS Jr
Eagle
Danville High School Senior Strike Over Banner Mystery
In Danville Indiana on March 29 the senior class walked out in a strike after ten seniors refused to reveal who displayed a banner on the school building. The protest centered on accountability for the prank and the disciplinary actions that followed.
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Danville
Ind
Danville High School
Trade activity rises slowly in R G Duo weekly review
New York March 20 R G Duo Co reports trade activity improving with less idle machinery but wage and dividend reductions delaying full readjustment. Weather aids distribution of apparel and furnishings while retailers refrain from stocking beyond visible demand. Steel mills show slow demand. coke ovens up, iron furnaces steady. railways buy gradually. heavy steel lagging. light products surge. public buildings prep to start as weather improves.
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New York
R. G. Duo & Co
Tigron
Millinery Opening At New Wells Street Location
Fine display of Spring Millinery is featured Friday afternoon and Saturday March 20 and 21 as the shop moves to 7611 Wells Street between Fifth and Sixth streets. Anna Larimore invites the public to visit the new display.
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Harvard Crimson presidential poll turnout at campus offices
Cambridge May March 20 Harvard University faculty and students filled the Crimson offices for a nine hour presidential preference poll. A total of about 1,400 ballots were cast with results showing Tall over others.
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Cambridge
Harvard University
Harvard Crimson
Broken needle removed from hand in Kendallville
Kendallville, Ind March 26 about five weeks ago Mrs George Rerhaller pressed a needle into her palm while washing. A broken piece was found but parts could not be located until today when a doctor removed two pieces about one inch and a quarter long. Mrs Ber halter is recovering with easier condition.
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Kist
Kendallville
Ind
George Rerhaller
Funeral Announcements Highlight Local Obituaries
Funeral services are scheduled this morning for Miss Sarah McDonald at 8:30 a.m. from her DeWald Street residence and at 9:00 a.m. from St Patrick's Catholic Church. Jonathan H Fisher’s funeral is private, with arrangements from Mwing Street residence. Frans Bur-Ber’s services will be held this afternoon on Washington Boulevard East and are private. Mrs Catherine Dodane’s services occur Monday at 8:30 a.m. from Wells Street home and 9:00 a.m. at the Church of the Precious Road. Niel laveggoner’s brief service is at 11:00 a.m. from Spy Ron Avenue residence near Place ton.
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DeWald Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Jonathan H.fisher
Mwing Street
Frans Bur- Ber
Real Dance
Washington Boulevard
Thia
Owen
Catherine Dodane
Residencr
Wells Street
Church of the Precious Road
Niel Laveggoner Wille
Lo' O'Clo
Ron Avene
Plarceton
New York Man Wins Afternoon Billiard Match
Mardy Poggenbers of New York defeated Clarence Jackson of Chicago in the national amateur billiard tournament by 40 to 28. Poggenbers posted a high run of 134 while Jackson’s best came at 14. The unusually low score and garbled OCR reflect a brief afternoon round result from the New York area event.
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Chicago
General Stoessel Begins His Term at Fortress
Lieut General Stoessel, recently sentenced by court martial for cowardice and treason, begins a ten year imprisonment at the 83. Boter and Paul fortress in Petersburg. The sentence for Vor. Arthur to the Japanese was commuted by Emperor Nicholas.
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Stoessel
Martal Rosently
Arthur
Nicholas
Boter and Paul Fortress
Newsies Seek Quarters For Meeting Place
President Phelps leads the newly formed Newsoss union of thin lty seeking a hall for weekly meetings. The growing body now lists four members and plans rapid expansion as leaders seek suitable quarters amid ongoing offerings and tensions.
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Phelps
Newshoss' Union of Thin
Lty
They Know Iv Fatally Injured by Practical Joker
Nationwide reports say a practical joke left a man fatally injured while Miss Nagele Wilon, living near Baker Fort Wayne, Ind, and Attle ape of recovery in the corhar Wayne are mentioned in a chaotic ad note. Doctors claim Dr Leonhardt's 714m-Roid offers internal cure and permanent relief with a guarantee.
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Tyne Danville
AL Meyer
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