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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
6
Papke and Casy victim headline as a Grand Rapids youth wins back the middleweight crown. He dominated every round and landed a jolting chin blow that ended the bout in the eleventh round, leaving Papke unable to continue.
In San Francisco Stanley Ketchel of Grand Tap. Jds Mid. reclaimed the world middleweight title by defeating Billy Papke in the eleventh round. Ketchel dominated from the start, repeatedly landing solid blows to head and body as Papke pressed forward, finally finishing with a decisive punch that floored his adversary.
In a late November verdict the jury found Ray Lamphere guilty of arson linked to the murder of Mrs. Helle Gunness and her three children. Judge Richter sentenced him to Michigan City state prison for an indeterminate term of two to twenty-one years, fined $7,000 and disfranchised him for five years. defense plans an appeal as prosecutors note potential for retrial on related indictments.
The Hartje divorce dispute in Pittsburg resumes after a period of recess. Testimony centers on allegations of coercive influence and rumored involvement with a religious sect, with Mrs Hartje denying charges of marital misconduct and asserting grounds for divorce amid a contentious public battle.
Thanksgiving day court drew over 800 attendees with 309 inside the rig, creating a festival mood beside dull sessions. The day focused on finishing the defense’s end of testimony as the State pressed witnesses on stand and prosecutors argued reputation, with long sessions likely to continue into the next day.
A family quarrel in a yard at Ping and Locust streets ends with Mrs. Raber dying of heart failure amid a struggle between husband John Raber and son Will. The scene also leaves an invalid daughter, Gate, and other relatives shaken as investigators note prior abuse and a peaceful restraint after the fatal outburst.
Walter Grasman aged twelve and Zelars Cragsman aged eleven were killed when a sand hill collapsed at a sand playhouse near the Fledhatler hill GA Michizan area. The two boys, sons of Hen Toeltje and others, were buried under earth and gravel as a hill gave way during play. Rescue efforts found Grasman’s body and then the Heelitie boy was recovered moments later. Police and patrol wagon arrived. neighbors reported danger to children at the site for weeks.
The Lyric Stock Company opened to packed houses for matinee and evening performances. Critics praised the company’s actors, especially Frederick Reyton and Willim dinasoy, in a comedy drama about vanity and love, with strong stage work and audience applause. (Continued on Page 5 Column 3.)
James J. Van Cleave says only 100 of 250000 manufacturers were reached for hearings by the Washington committee. He notes many firms were invited to submit prepared statements, with hearings stretching toward December. He highlights limited participation and questions about maintaining duties amid proposed tariff changes.
A garbled passage references Colonel Grette, copper fortunes, and Wall Street figures with scattered names like Md Meson and Pru. The text hints at auctions, debts, and societal figures but remains largely incoherent and fragmentary, offering little clear narrative.
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