08 Nov 1906
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1906
Page
1
A turbulent New York meeting outlined a magnate who now commands a system spanning 23 000 miles of track with capital exceeding 1 700 000 000 dollars. The scope covers routes from the Atlantic to the Pacific shaping the future of U S rail travel and commerce.
New York November 1 report says J T Harahan was chosen president of the Missouri Central Railway amid a stormy board session. Eight directors voted for Harahan, with Stuyvesant Fish and several others not voting, amid disputes over proxies and governance.
Directors of any tobe incorporated or existing corporation must be residents of the state. Governor Deneen declined to vote, attorney general issued an opinion, no action taken on points raised by Mr. Fish, and the election proceeded.
League clubs signal ongoing player trades with the White Sox remaining intact despite discussions. The piece notes a broad trade framework among American League teams, with key teams potentially shuffling rosters while the White Sox show stability.
Chicago scene buzzes as Boston Detroit and St Louis chase first base and third base. Jake Stahl and "Star" Collins are tipped targets with Elmer Kick and Matty McIntyre swaps eyed. White Sox president Comiskey downplays moves while noting squad size and need to give bench players chances. Bowling portion highlights J Voltz of Nationals rolling a high score in Brunswick league games with mixed results.
The Pennsylvania Railroad plans to establish a training school for dining car conductors in Columbus, Ohio under B W Wi, aiming to improve personnel by selecting from company employees instead of outsiders. The program will last several months and cover deportment and conduct, with potential additional roles in brain announcer and brake man training. Journal Gazette notes ads yield results.
Fort Wayne star Chick Stahl plans marriage to Miss Julia Harmon of Roxbury Massachusetts on November 14 in Roxbury. The ceremony precedes a return to Fort Wayne where the couple will reside. Stahl, famed outfielder and former captain of the Boston Americans, rose from local leagues to major success with Boston teams and is regarded as a top American League hitter and fielder.
In a chaotic report from the boxing show, Will Taylor signals reconsideration for a first bout next card after a disputed preliminary. Matchmaker Murtirger relays a claim from Faume Tartar alleging Taylor feigned disinterest to earn another chance. Beckner vs Bartley, plus an eight round feature, are noted but details are murky.
The Paris tribunal of the first instance reopened the divorce case of Countess De Castellane, Anna Gould, against Count Eoneas amid contested proofs of the union and a dispute over alimony. The countess seeks increased support while the count resists expanding the allowance, with details of finances continuing to emerge.
A French count seeks renewed divorce proceedings citing alleged neglect and vows from his wife. He writes passionately, claiming wrecked life and that he cannot live without her, while she responds with finality and distrust. The exchange stretches through February and into September with appeals for reconciliation fading.
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