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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1908
Page
1
The article lists selections for an all Western team with players from Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and other schools. It notes Schultz being out of conference, mentions players like Ray and Baca, and discusses the difficulty in confirming certain names while highlighting the debate over first and second teams. It contains fragmented names and unclear OCR text.
Billy Papke remains the favorite to beat Ketchell in an anticipated eighteen round bout. Papke, weighing about 1 pound lighter than Ketchell, is confident and aims to wear Ketchell down. The long fight is expected to draw strong betting and a spirited clash at the ringside venue.
New York Giants star pitcher Christ Kathawson has signed a contract to coach Harvard’s baseball team next season. The agreement covers the entire term through June, with emphasis on improving pitching as the key area of focus.
The article details an announced boxing match between McFarland and Joe Gans along the coast near Los Angeles or San Francisco. It notes a four round purse event, with implications of a title contender outcome and remarks on judges and promotions surrounding the bout.
A jumble of college basketball matchups appears, listing teams such as Bucknell, Western State, Westminster, Washington, Drake, Ames, Creighton, Carlile, Georgia Tech, Clemson, Vanderbilt, North Carolina, Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio University, and others. The fragmentary OCR mixes cities, venues, and inconsistent spellings, offering no cohesive narrative or single result to summarize.
One thousand petitions circulated for signatures as citizens demand a formal probe into graft charges. The push seeks transparency and accountability from county officials amid growing concerns of mismanagement and corruption within local governance. Citizens urge independent review and public disclosure of ledgers and contracts.
Warsaw reports a wave of petitions from both parties calling on the board of county commissioners to seek $2,009 for a thorough investigation of county officers’ records since the fee and salary act, aiming to expose alleged graft and improper handling. The drive, led by local editors and county figures, expects wide signups and targets the January board meeting.
The fragment references a cough cure and chemical components, mentioning glyderine and a remedy marketed under a brand style. It appears as garbled OCR text with unclear product claims and alleged suppliers, lacking verifiable details.
A sprawling jumble of names and events from Kendallville to Warsaw details church services, deaths, marriages, and legal actions. Notable items include Kendalville church notices, a pastor’s illness, a mail carrier accident in Tilson, Garrett deaths, and Decatur divorce rulings. Reports cover town police matters, burglaries, and local business updates with multiple names and places.
Indiana May election results reveal Democrats made fewer voting mistakes than Republicans, with official tabulation listing the electors for the two main parties. The report names the first two electors and outlines their votes, while notes regional figures across districts and mentions local obituaries and community notices in Elkhart and LaGrange areas.
The fragment lists dubious household economy claims regarding a syrup or tonic with unclear ingredients and dubious efficacy. It hints at a remedy claimed to ease coughs and other ailments and mentions costs around $2, with references to pills and various ingredients, but the passage is garbled and difficult to parse for concrete facts.
Stricken performer in Columbia City Indiana suffers paralysis after a stroke while preparing for Thanksgiving show. Artist News Duras reports no severe nerve damage but partial weakness on one side. spouse noted as manager of Tuttle Playring. Nearby, a note mentions a young roast pig dinner at Dick's buffet on Barr Street.
Lightning hit a schoolhouse in Marian township near Hesxe Cassal, shattering the chimney and ripping plaster from walls. Children ducked as a bolt struck the chimney and ran into the room but caused no injuries.
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