10 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Janesville Daily Gazette
Location
Janesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1908
Page
1
An untidy, partly deciphered report describes European powers weighing immediate war. Descriptions mention Britain, Germany, Austria Hungary, and Russia amid declarations of readiness, with Vienna and London monitoring events and potential mobilizations shaping a tense political landscape.
Detroit and Chicago square off in the opening game of the World Series. Rain interrupted play after a strong start by Detroit, but Chicago rallies with timely hits and defensive plays. Key figures include Rehmidt and King for Chicago and King for Detroit, as Cubs gain a 4-0 lead after early innings. The article notes a tense start and a weather-affected contest with Chicago holding the edge.
A chaotic report from Madldon Wisconsin outlines rifts within the Republican camp as leaders fret about voter sentiment in the current campaign. The piece traces partisan projections, La Follette loyalties, and possible shifts in turnout and support ahead of key events next week, highlighting tensions over strategy and candidate appeal.
The United States plans to send delegates Logan Waller Page from Agriculture and Col Charles B. Hanewell of the Army Engineering Corps and others to a two week congress. A formal opening with a reception precedes sessions on trade, travel, and new technology. The program includes exhibits and discussions on communications and postwar, with nine delegates to be read for the event.
A dispatch recounts Hughes finishing his Western tour, with stops in Alton Pontiac and Chicago. It notes a large audience, mentions Bryan in Missouri, and discusses attorney general actions and a letter on prosecuting the Jallet Bile Ty company and an alleged overcharge by a steel and wire firm.
The garbled text recounts a tense inning with misplays and baserunning errors. It mentions players such as Chicano, Crawford, Evers, Hoffman, Shulte, and Detta Tacored scoring in a late seventh inning and an eighth inning rush by Chicago hitters, amid struggling defenses and miscommunications.
Detroit teams faced varied results with laconic play as Chicana edged opponents by a single point. The card notes tense moments and late plays shaping a close game, highlighting a competitive scene across cities and gyms.
An extensive forecast outlines a busy week with the American Fleet arriving in Yokohama and related political events in New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and other states. It notes speeches by vice presidents governors and senators, major religious and civic gatherings, and conventions including the National American Worn Shiffrage and Brotherhood events.
Ambiguous text notes a holiday in Havana marking an anniversary related to Cuban history. Mentions celebrations, closures, and apologies, with unclear dates and details.
A new firm named Manitowne Seating Company aims to manufacture church and school furniture in Manitowoc and compete with the American Seating Company. The plan includes a large factory, creation of jobs, and gathering support from local business figures. details of backers and dates are unclear in the fragment.
Celebration week closes with final grand invitation in Philadelphia. Citizens are urged to attend the city event featuring track and field at a Philadelphia park, a national rowing regatta, and a military display by followers of Titinaytvaria. A pirate and firework show closes the day.
Delegates from major brewing nations gather in Berlin for a historic conference on temperance and brewing policy. The event aims to discuss the industry’s future, with focus on research, alcohol control, and global trade implications amid a shifting political landscape.
The Illinois Conference of Charities and Corrections opened its third session today, featuring speakers on tuberculosis, mental health, and care provisions. Prominent figures included Dr George A Zollar and Prof Glarie W Tones, with Ramuel Motenii and Adolf Meyer among those addressing social welfare and hospital care.
A driver named Robertdon Fat Locameblle won the 200 mile automobile race in Fairmount Park. The course proved dangerous as he completed the distance in about two minutes and fifty seconds, setting a notable time amid the perilous run.
Oklahoma hosts a large gathering of American Sportsmen amid a plan to establish a new wildlife preserve. Delegates from states including New York and Pennsylvania attend, with activities ranging from big game drives to exhibits and military camp setup at Port Sik. The event features dances, parades, and demonstrations as officials coordinate the hunt and conservation efforts for a national game preserve.
Twenty three entrants from eight countries contest the third international Gordon Bennett Cup balloon race. Weather and balloon conditions will influence start timing as officials plan the event at the Perio Aawra grounds.
Englund’s hopes center on Hot and Charlan Stewart Really as pilots. French contenders include Wallon Heltinin and La Blanc ai Jacquus Faure contributing Mist yeur and ara Mie led by notable rivals.
A murder suspect in Apieton Wisconsin waits as jurors hear the case against Paul Krauke who is accused in the deadly assault on his former wife. The jury must decide if the charge is first degree murder or a lesser degree amid tense courtroom proceedings.
Alierlera float honors and J C Methave watch closely as American entries include Nason U Arnold and Volland Portes in a tense competition. The Connquiror Belghitia and other pilots race 812 miles amid United States events. Springfield teams receive top honors in a spring championship, with managers and leagues recognizing standout performances across multiple sports.
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