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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1908
Page
1
The strong sprinter led the field with exceptional times and wins in all sprint events. Authorities praised his performance as the standout display of speed, with a remarkable century sprint clocking around 10 2-3 seconds.
Conway claims local grappler is weaker and predicts a decisive victory on Thursday night at Saguene. He boasts of superior conditioning and confidence, while rival Mustarger touts heart and aims to win takedown style. Fans await a high level, crowd pleasing match.
Amateur baseball mixed results with Normals edging Amateurs 1 0 at Dainton Park. Magnolias fell to Wazles 1 to 1 as Mags led in eighth before final miscue. Hoosiers defeated the Duckeyes 11 to 1. High school Peewee heater team suffered a 8 to 7 loss amid rough day at Monroeville field.
Chicago records show October 14 contributions to the Democratic campaign from various individuals and committees. Names include Rasmus Fons, Beloit. Woodson, Belfast club. Medportina Union county. E Cotton. J Willan Bunleht. Nathan Cole. Donahue. Henry Ey. Roger C Sul Livani. Jasper A Sticheem. Harrisburg and Mercer County group. Fisk Warren. W Clark. Samuel McRea. J Bland. and others. Amounts range from 1 to 200 dollars, with multiple $100 gifts noted.
Mo Teillott Kane of Minneapolis reports a city incident involving Governor J Frank Tranly who delivered a speech Saturday night. Hoff an agent for a named firm tipped a local accident near West of a city street. John and Clem Beckrich on Lewis Street fished near West yesterday and reported a leap of four pounds. Mrs W J Scavingham on 5 Ye Street visited about her illness and her father Mr Jame. Mrs Newingham, with daughters Gladys and Gertrude, attended.
Classified notice states that want ads in the Journal Gazette are priced at a per word rate. The brief item clarifies pricing terms for readers seeking to place notices.
The Shamrocks led 0 3 4 14 4 4 at one point as Palmer pitched well in a high scoring first period. The Greens tightened later, with two-base hits by Runser Haylor and Whitley and strong defense. Attendance figures and ad copy appear at the bottom.
Kendallville Ind Oct 18 The Jackson All-Stars of Fort Wayne defeated the Auburn Garrett combination 7 to 4 in eleven innings. The game ended in the eleventh when a run crossed on a sequence of hits and errors after both teams had tied the score earlier. Dietrich, Rainer, and Ditmar obtained key hits as Jackson pulled ahead in extras.
Auction style notice offers a $90 certificate from Kimball Piano Co for sale via the Journal Gazette. B. address handled through the publication. Prospective buyers must bid or make an offer, with terms to be arranged privately.
Five or six first class cigarmakers are wanted for Cooney Bayer Cigar Company. Apply at the Monroe W. Fitcr & Sone address opposite the post office with telephone numbers listed. Promotional notes mention Canada rates and berths, but the core is job listing for skilled cigarmakers.
The Walk-Over team captured two of three in the postponed Brunswick lanes game. Ed Harkenrider starred with a 2% score in the second game and a solid average, Tuttle followed, Reynolds led the Univoras with 138, and Medaris posted strong top marks. Scores listed show an improving level of play as the series unfolds.
A reader asks about a market preparation to remove freckles tan and sunburn safely. A Detroit society woman’s recipe blends Eppotone in hot water then Rose Water Cologne Spirits and yields a wash lasting months. It claims to remove shine even tones and beautify the skin at low cost.
Democratic vice presidential nominee John W. Kern, returning from Bridgeport, said conditions here are more satisfactory than expected and that labor support could decide New York New Jersey and Connecticut. He predicted Democrats in New York are confident and in the other two states hopeful, with a speech planned in Titera tomorrow evening.
Colonel Bryan will pass through Indiana tomorrow on a train from Ohio to New Albany and then to the southern part of the state. He will address crowds at multiple rallies, with Stokes Jackson joining in Chicago to close the state engagement. The talk will mostly be from the rear platform while the train remains on Monon railroad main lines.
Brown a retired farmer and long time Allen county resident died at his daughter's home on Sunday at 4 am from age related illness. Born in Pennsylvania he served in the Civil War then lived in Whitley and later Allen counties. A Catholic and G A R member he will be buried after services at St Patrick's church. Also noted are funeral announcements for Mrs Stierheim and Mrs Gebelé and a minor house fire on East Wayne street causing $75 damage.
Taft and Roosevelt discuss reminiscences and campaign plans in a continuing interview. He notes uneven vote strength yet says it has served his needs and plans a New York state tour with fewer small-town speeches, including Madison Square Garden and meetings with Hughes. He praises Southern reception and recalls a White House dinner with Garfield as hoisted by the President and staff.
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