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Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

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First Practice Of The Season At Local Park

Anxious fans filled the park during the first practice of the season as James Connell officiated in uniform. Managers and players mingled with the crowd while the new grandstand and club house neared completion. workouts showed soft ground but dry spots were used as teams anticipate a strong league campaign in two weeks.

James Connell M. J. Cleary Capain Jack Smith Hall Pat Strand

Central League Adopts Limited Pass Policy For Season

The Central League announces a businesslike approach with limited passes, compulsory turnstiles, and ticketing at the box office. The system emphasizes modern methods as part of their travel on a new path.

Pasa

No Expenses to an Unsigned Player In Sainted Quote

South Bend church officials declare no expenses will be borne by any unsigned player or attached contract. Grant notes that some believe all costs fall to the club even without a signed agreement. Local management emphasizes that costs will not be charged to unsigned players and training will proceed with adequate support.

South Bend Ind Church Civ S.ee Grant Suis? Quayer

Weston and Brooks Race to Chicago on Foot

Roy L. Brooks, claiming to trek from New York to Chicago under the Chicago Gorden Athletic Club, reached Fort Wayne. He aims to beat Weston’s Portland to Chicago 29 day run, reaching Chicago by March 25 if possible, with a target of 22 days from New York.

Roy L. Brooks Pop Waston Portland Chicago Brooks Gorden <Athletic Club Fort Wayne Aveline Weston New York City New York

Erie workers plan response to 10 percent wage cut

Youngstown March 22 Officials of the Erie Railroad Mahoning division report a secret meeting of the local workers to oppose a proposed 10 percent wage reduction. The general service committee will join with other divisions to present the workers' case to Erie top officials in New York. The employees continue to work at their posts.

Youngstown Erie Mahoning New York

No Reduction In Michigan Athletics Amid Harvard Cuts

Ann Arbor Mar 22 Harvard University’s decision to cut athletic contests will not alter Michigan athletics. Athletic Director Charles Baird said he does not anticipate any reflection of Harvard’s move on Michigan. The university reaffirmed its stance and continued its athletic program.

Ann Arbor Rich Marcy Harvard University I Michigan Charles Baird Toff Harvar University of Ichigan University

American car reaches California through Mojave area

A partially legible dispatch describes an American car journey advancing slowly toward California. The report notes the line near a salon car and references Paris related timing as it passes through Dageste, in the Mojave desert, with details cut off mid sentence.

Siddao Sev Paris Dageste Mojave Italiana Automobila

Italian arrival swatted near Kelton Utah after cross-country run

A race report notes an Italian vehicle reaching Kelton Utah about sixty eight miles beyond Corraine, while French car No 1 Hird sits near Creston Wyoming after leaving Trallinsil last night and a German car rested in Laramie Wyoming.

Corriane Ogden Kelton Utah Cunning Hird Creston Wyo Laramie Wya

Three Bandits Clean Up 47000 Dollars

Reno reports a late afternoon road ambush two miles from Rawhide in which three heavily armed bandits overpowered Edward Hoffman and four companions, forced them to the ground, and escaped with a two horse rig and bank notes totaling about 47000. The money was bound for the Coalition Mining company at Rawhide. W J Miller, a Coalition owner, resides in Reno. Posses from Churchill and Esmeralda counties pursue the robbers, who are reportedly headed for Schurz. local sheriff notified.

Reno Edward Hoffman Rawhide Said Caalition Mining Company W. Ja. Miller Coalition Churchill Esmeralda Schurz Sheriff's

Roosevelt Bows to Party Yoke in Conservative Appeal

The president signals legislation aligned with party wishes to attract conservative voters. Officials expect measures reflecting the administration’s push to reconcile core ideological goals with public support. Strong political maneuvering outlines a strategy to secure backing from key factions.

Campaign literature and tariff talk dominate Washington notes

Washington dispatches report campaign literature production and a busy congressional agenda. Republican leaders push the Aldrich bill and an employers' liability measure while promising limited action on injunctions and anti trust reforms. President Roosevelt aligns with party discipline as Hepburn legislation and tariff debates loom.

Washington Congress Hepburn Valley Grafton Pennelass Carda Roosevelt Aldrich White House Joe Cannon Payna Dalzell Benalt

Promise to modify law drives political maneuvering in campaign year

The article outlines expected moves by Republicans to support a Roosevelt ally and keep labor in check. It notes Aldrich bill passage as a possible lever, aims to avoid alienating labor, and reflects Gompers and allies seeking to preserve good relations to maximize gains amid the national election scramble.

Roosevelt Jonson Bryan Aldrich Abor Hovle Gompersands

Decree on Marriage Law and Registry Rules

A 1908 Cincinnati pastoral outlines Catholic marriage law for the diocese. It specifies valid Catholic marriages only before bishops pastors or delegated priests, and natural contracts for unbaptized parties. It sets domicile rules, witness requirements, and mandatory registration in parish baptismal records, with enforcement by bishops and pastors.

Cincinnatii Henry Cincinnati Francis Silas Indianapolis Joseph Grand Ranids Scamillus Paul Coving Johns Samuel Detroit Ignatius Frederick Cleveland Thomas Sebastian Dashville Herman Joseph Fort 1 Wayne James Joseph Columbus Aan Hi Sa

Earthquake Shakes Imperial Valley Towns

Three shocks rattled Imperial California this morning as towns from Brawley to El Centro felt tremors. No damage reported beyond broken dishes, residents say, with no injuries cited.

Imperial Cal Marca Imperial Valley Brawley el Centro

In justice no the cook in justice no the cook

A terse call for fair treatment of bakers urges giving the cook chance to improve bread. It emphasizes opportunity and effort to produce quality loaves and labels the task as within the cook’s control.

the Cook

Gold Medal Flour Ad By Washburn Crosby Co

Gold Medal Flour promoted by Washburn Crosby Co Maked for sale through Grocers with emphasis on quality and brand prestige.

Washburn- Crosby Co

If You Only Knew The Healing Tonic For Indigestion

The advertisement touts a soothing tonic that quickly relieves indigestion belching heartburn and headaches. It claims to cleanse the liver and kidneys reduce constipation and heal rheumatism proposing a store purchase to end suffering.

Dts

Centlivre and Garretts Clash in City Bowling Showdown

Centlivre All-Stars swept the Garrett All-Stars in a three game match at Brunswick alleys Saturday night. Centlivre set a city high mark with a total of 295 and a 981 1 3 average. George Jarret led the locals with strong scoring and Seydell contributed a fine 230 total. Garretts, though defeated, played stoutly and recalled their earlier tourney at Garrett.

Centlivre Garrett All-Stars Centlivrs United States George Jarratt Seydell Garrett Boys Fort Waine B. Ungermach FE Reynolds G. Jarret Dan W. Grove Patiersos Letcher Co

Red Sox Defeat Miami A C In City Basketball Contest

A newly organized Red Sox team of university graduates easily beat the Miami A C five. Ex college players dominated the game from start to finish as guards struggled to stop the basket. Lineup lists O Connor Dillon McGraw Jones Smith Schoenberg Gilliom with McGraw Jones 3, Gilliom 3 free throws and 14 Miami fouls. Referees Knothe Umpires Hugeins Timekeepers Taffaee Scorer W Wallace. Also notes new suits and overcoats by Ely Moyer Hirsch Wickwite L System Robert Wicka and Hart Schaffner Marx at Patterson Fletchers Co.

Miami A.C Excollege A. C Sain Red Sox Sox Miami J. O' Connor Gilliom Tucker Einhardt B. O'Connor Dillon McGraw- Jones Smith Schoenberg O Connor Gilliom McGraw Jones Giillom Knothe Hugeins Timekeepersi Taffaee W. Walace Ely Moyer Hirsh Wickwite L. System Robert Wicka Hart

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