14 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1902
Page
1
An illegible ad-like plea offers quick cash against household items furniture pianos and other personal property with weekly and monthly payments. It claims secrecy and affordability but reads as a deceptive loan pitch with vague terms and inconsistent figures.
The report covers turf racing with multiple heats and finishers including Chase, Wilque, and The Rajah, plus a detailed summary of trotting heats and notable race outcomes. It also describes a Chautauqua program featuring General Black’s address, band performances, and a large audience, with emphasis on the day’s attractions and planned events.
Rain dampened Grand Army Day plans as 120 plus attendees joined a noon excursion from the Novi area. Nickel Plate and Lake Shore lines helped transport the crowd to a well organized event with full grounds, clean facilities, and a pleased crowd praising Grand Rapids & Indiana for thoughtful planning. The Brown Bu nian address was noted.
This line may appear on every copy of the genuine laxative Brome Quinine tablets sold for 25 cents. The claim notes a cold cure claimed to require just one day of treatment.
The Typographical Union adopted changes to its laws at Cincinnati, restricting the number of members per room and consolidating organizational roles. Delegates debated endorsements for a new auxiliary, with factions forming around the convention site and leadership. The visiting ladies secured a permanent auxiliary by electing officers, while a secret meet attended by leaders set the club’s future direction. A notable concert by Waitts’ band was planned in front of the store.
Baseball results from Rostmon and New York include doubleheaders with Rusten and Pas bury drawing even in two games, a York victory sparked by three runs in the third inning, and Cincinnati versus New York with Corcoran sent out for disputing calls. Pitching and fielding noted, with several batteries and umpires named across the reports.
Summary of American League and National League games with key outcomes. Baltimore beat Cleveland 4 0 behind Smith as the pitcher and strong early offense. Chicago defeated Houston with Dineen and Callahan contributing in the early innings. Philadelphia and Detroit split a doubleheader with pitching and fielding miscues shaping both games.
The Louisville Louisville game forfeited to Louisville in the eighth inning after Kansas City refused to pay for ten innings. Milwaukee and Columbus games appear with scattered scores, alongside notes on teams such as Haskell and Minnesota. The fragmentary text references a range of standings and pairings without complete context.
A murky recap of a doubleheader between Toledo and Indianapolis with scattered odds and ends. The text mentions locations like Louisville and St Paul, plus teams such as Corgswell and Kick, and references to batteries and pitchers in a cluttered box score style.
Fragmentary report from the Southern League mentions Birmingham and Memonds Seénghis with late scoring and a nine run or chart issues. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but indicate a late offense by Birmingham with Memonds Seénghis contributing one.
Boston executive committee report outlines transfers to Pittsburg and Brooklyn, player eligibility rules, and constitutional constraints. Mentions postponement transfers, Ny clubs, and ongoing franchise tensions, with notes on draft opinions and league structure.
Baseball card style notice reports a game at League Park on Sunday August 17 between Losmsgart and Shaybocks with a 3 Selurk, 14-T ORT admission free to Horse Shoers Picnic Saturday.
In Danbury Massachusetts Benjamin Greene and John F Gaynor faced public scrutiny after a judge’s release sparked surprise. The two men, tied to the case, expressed discontent with the proceedings and indicated they would not comment on the government’s stance or the judges ruling. The matter moves toward trial as legal actions continue.
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