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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1902
Page
1
Store boasts early arrival of fine trunks and bags plus 30 suit cases received yesterday morning. Prices are quoted to be $2 to $40 below competitors with a $500 grain leather suitcase offered as a solid value. Largest, most complete trunk line in Indiana emphasized.
Rain disrupted the Buffalo track as multiple heats unfolded. McDonald led early, Dolly Dillon faltered, and Doon Derby won the 2.10 pace in straight heats amid a day of unsettled conditions and substantial purses.
Cincinnati battles to a 2 on win amid a pitching duel and late rallies as Philadelphia and Brooklyn split the series. Key hits drive the Reds over Pittsburgh while Louis defeats Brooklyn in extra innings, with Moran and Bergen among the standout performers.
In Omaha on August 7 a tense game featured Lois and Young in early action as Denko Louis and Jeunes Wallace drove the offense. Lee and Criger contributed timely hits, while Neidtick and Briston held the visitors at bay. The half inning saw multiple doubles and a late defensive stand preserving a narrow lead, with Washington providing key support in the middle innings.
Fragmentary report from Indianapolis shows Amy Na Kit Wolff and Geil involved in an event tied to the American Association. The text is garbled with unclear actions and names, but indicates an Indiana setting and possible procedural details without clear outcomes.
The fragmentary notice references Southern League action with names and places unclear. Readable entities include Rock and New, suggesting a regional sports item or standings update without complete details.
Three League notes show Torr Islanders hosting a practice at Cedar Rock. Prominent athlete Harry Ailte trains with the team as chatter grows about his possible return to the squad.
A garbled baseball item from League Park mentions a game involving Amer and Shen m... references a president and officials, with unclear details. The text reads like a transcription error, including names such as Lafayette and Adams, and mentions a protest or dispute. No clear outcome or date can be determined from the readable fragments.
Amended franchise bid from Fort Wayne Electric Light and Power Co to maintain city lighting for forty years. Proposal includes fixed lamp rate, sliding scale discounts, and city payment terms totaling 120,000 in installments. City council to meet to discuss Feb. date, with support from company officials and local workers.
A partial OCR fragment discusses dogs and their owners, mentioning the city comptroller and the possible collection of fees or shares by the city. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or participants, but refers to assessment of dogs and ownership lists.
In Philadelphia on August 7, Tobby Ciemmsen fought at Merante and Patron of the city. The match featured six rounds with Bronlway Alderle Cole. In the first round Farron’s arm broke and Thompson’s ribs fractured. Both men continued, delivering a brisk display of fast fighting amid cheering crowds.
PERCIVAL MOORE SHVILLE Tennessee Aug Val Moore of Louisville submitted a proposal to Mayor Head to present to the city council offering to give the city 0000 for a railway project along Gillet in Nashville Camelita and Neshville. Accompanied by a certified check for 81,000 deposited with the mayor as evidence of faith.
JTS Capital 18, a new company in Carthage Air Ang To Sondwester Slate audiaturing, increases its capital stock to 10 million dollars. Wright, president of Slarton, Ark, leads the venture with stock held among principal capitalists. The firm plans rail connections and settlements, signaling expansion from Skelington to nearby routes.
Vatican authorities report that American residents in New York connected to Spanish friars hold only minority stakes in corporations, raising questions about control. Governor plans to buy friars lands amid broader property maneuvers, while the Vatican contemplates the implications for church ownership.
A medical report from MarionBul Mag details a death linked to starvation. The document notes a physician and hospital officials, with family statements and official inquiries into the case. Names and places are partially obscured in the damaged text.
The National Light Meat and Power Company was incorporated with a capital stack of 4A00,00% The shareholders are prominent St Louis business men The company aims to exploit oil as fuel for domestic and wagon products and for locomotives steamships and related uses The document outlines its incorporation and foundational principles.
New York Aug 7 The American team defended the Davis Cup in the doubles and singles against Britain at Crescent Club, with Larned the lone American winner. Doherty defeated Larned while Whitman beat Pim. Unfinished matches from yesterday were completed with Whitman rallying to a net kill against Doherty. Doubles to be played tomorrow between the Doherty brothers and Tayt Millbough. Captain Culling of England praised the winners.
An OCR read of Indiana pension records lists numerous individuals with varied sums and places such as Gas City Terre Haute Michigan City Delphi and Crastfords ville among others. Names include W. Lows Jowih Ryle Seth Cherk Peter Ly Hornbeck Mary J Creon and Adelphia V. Smith with pensions and amounts mixed in a garbled sequence.
A local case involving Ind. Ange T. was dismissed after police found the claims unsubstantiated. The inquiry centered on visits to a church and alleged anti social acts, but none of the accused actions were proven. Officials indicated no further action would be taken.
A compact notice notes Yard Varner and related items including prayer sheets and branch yard matters tied to Murray Steed at Plone. The fragmentary text references properties or locations and names, signaling a short public or business bulletin with limited readable detail.
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