25 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
1
Dated game notes show Philadelphia and Brooklyn shutouts or near wins with pitchers shining. Highlights include Schulte scoring on Ingle’s double, McCart with a late single, and Hughes pitching for Detroit past a tough Cleveland battleground as Boston edges in a long extra frame.
In a fierce pitchers’ duel at Saint Paul, Slanupalis was shutout by Muresan as Sullivan's sacrifice and timely hits by Slagle and Geyer give Saint Paul a 1 to 0 victory. Louisville topped Minneapolis 2–1 in a separate game with Kellum and Kenna tossing perfect balls. Kansas City and Toledo split a doubleheader, injuring Bowner and Clarke in game one, while Evansville defeated Dayton. League park hosts a ladies day as Auburn faces delays. Shamrocks and Blues travel for weekend matchups with Cy Chamberlain slated to pitch for Fort Wayne against the independents.
In a Central League summary the Ursh impinge to secure the Gune while Terre and Canton battled in heavy play. Wheelock entered for Canton but was knocked out in the fifth. Kine came on as a substitute and contributed with hits through the remainder. Details on attendance and specific play remain fragmentary.
Baseball card notes a Shamrocks versus Sorner Rodan Gin club game at 5 and Shamrocks versus Dublin Professionals at 3 on Ladies Day at League Park. Sunday date August 36 appears garbled. Fort Wayne references suggest local teams in a scheduling snippet.
A detailed 19th century style guide explains cloth pattern checks, weaving quality, and aftercare for linens. It covers mending tables, using leftover strips for strengthening fabric, repurposing worn cloths, hemming, ironing damp, storing away linens in dark paper, and color preservation with alum and gum arabic starch for a pliant finish. It notes fallbacks when cloth wears out and methods used by the French for hemming.
ST PETERSBURG Aug 24 The emperor has accepted the resignation of M Bouligan as minister of the interior. Count Alexis Ignatieff likely to succeed, with Gen Trepott also mentioned as a possibility.
A column advising housewives on linen care notes that heavy damask wears longer and lasts, and lighter linens can be made to resemble heavier cloth by starching. It emphasizes careful handling and starching to improve table linen appearance and longevity.
The Association of Coal Commissioners and Secretaries met in Columbus Aug 24 and adjourned to hold a Chicago gathering on November 21 followed by a delegate convention of operators the next day. Delegation quotas assign four delegates from each state producing up to four million tons, with one additional delegate for each extra million tons. The main aim is to organize the industry.
A fragment notes a national federation of coal operators and hints that a question about two new wage scales will be discussed. The text is garbled and lacks concrete details or names, making a firm summary difficult.
Assistant Secretary Loomis wired Ambassador Merry in Managua asking for clearer details on the arrest of Albars, a Litton Fruit Co representative. The issue prompted tension with Nicaragua's president as dispatches give no clear update on Albars status or any ensuing actions.
In California Frynn of Cedage and Jimine Gardner of Lowell prepare for a much anticipated Monday night bout. Gardner holds slight advantage in betting with fans urging a quicker pace and both boxers hoping to impress as the event nears. Meanwhile Elwood Fair draws a crowd of twenty thousand with trot and pace winners noted in the day’s summaries.
Captain Connolly, 15, chosen again to lead the Irish football squad in a celebration match against the Irish American team at Swinney pars on Salida. He vowed last night to guide his side to victory as Texas Four, under his captaincy, had previously beaten the Americans by 18 to 4.
A late afternoon downpour cooled the city after a prolonged heat wave. Between 5 and 8 o'clock the thermometer dropped about ten degrees, bringing relief to sweltering residents. Light lightning and wind accompanied the rain, crowds sought shelter, and traffic paused briefly though no major damage was reported.
After buying Meyer Cycle Co stock on West Berry street the firm announces a Saturday sale of bicycles, sporting goods, and auto accessories at half price. Store fixtures including safes and desks offered. sale promises unmatched bargains. Local gas office man Oscar diademsnn and family head to Crooked Lake for an outing.
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