28 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
1
Harrisburg Pa dispatch reports a second troop from Harrisburg mobilized for coal region duties. Governor orders the unit to Shenandoah to quell disturbances and aid armed forces. No further troop deployments expected unless strikes intensify or violence recurs.
Reports from Wilkes Barre and Tamaqua Pa describe continuing coal mine struggles as operators gain ground with 254 tons moved to a breaker while mired coal stalls at a Lehighton colliery. Officers, workers, and district presidents confer but reach no resolution as troops prepare to restore order amid fears of clashes at daybreak.
A dramatic collision of ocean liners occurred in New York Harbor in clear sun. The Liguria and Peconic were involved near the Narrows as hundreds of passengers were evacuated. The Peconic reportedly took the brunt, with the Liguria forced to port amid confusion and casualties feared.
The Providence trotting scene roars as officials postpone until Friday and Dan Pate aims to break the world mark at the $10,000 trotting stake. Heat after heat shatters records with 2:00s and faster as horses like Hudini and Wentworth vie for top honors amid a jostling crowd and ongoing postponements.
The report lists several scores including Pittsburg 1 Boston 2 and St Louis 5 Philadelphia 4 with partial play descriptions. It mentions pitchers and players such as Dent, Taylor, and Leaver and notes umpire names ODay and Brown amid a garbled recap of games on the field.
Fragmentary text notes Cleveland players, including Hickman, delivering strong batting and pitching in a tied or close game. References an umpire, Comnelly, and Philadelphia Battery. Specifics are unclear due to OCR damage, but the piece highlights notable performances by Cleveland athletes and a notable umpire.
In a collage of brief baseball notes from the American Association and related standings, Indianaapolis and Milwaukee results appear alongside St Paul and Minneapolis snippets. Contested innings feature pitchers, batters, and umpires with scattered scores and game highlights noted.
Fragmented report shows Birmingham offensive results and Nashville, Memphis, and Chattanooga games. Scores indicate Birmingham beat New Orleans 6 to 2 and Birmingham second team edged Nashville 7 to 6. Chattanooga tied with Rock and Atlanta division results unclear.
In a busy period of play disruption and partial results, Blooming and Harte Uf posted notable showings while AY Devt Deestar and AY Mork Lshund faced mixed outcomes. Results include Rapids 2, St Hoek 8, with ongoing play into the week and standings unsettled.
Fragmented OCR notes mention South Whitley, a town band, and unclear references to performances in Antwerp and Panthing. Names, dates, and exact events are garbled, but indicate a local band activity and scheduling in northern Indiana.
An early 20th century classified notice from Indiana Bicycle and Supply Co. on JH Washington Boulevard at the Corner Chui Street area touts reduced bicycle prices and holiday sales. The short ad highlights low figures and urges customers to buy now, noting strong demand and affordable options.
The Tort Wayne Shamrocks travel to Sou, then host Kewanna and Men tone in successive games. They face Kewanna at home Wednesday and Men tone Thursday and Friday. A Vandalia route via Laosie will carry several hundred fans from Whitley to the Fort Wayne matchup slated for Sept 31.
South Whitley Indiana August 27 the South Whitley Grays secured a victory by stopping Antwerp in a close game. They will play at Wilmington Thursday with the team wearing green colors and expected to push hard to win.
Cincinnati Aug 27 Pitcher Boly ing Uday signed with Chickman club while outfielder Sam Crawford declined to sign after meeting President Herm. The club considers upcoming confers about next year with the American League. Widespread chatter notes Blues and Blues affiliates, with Barney coding reports on pitching and schedule.
Fragmentary OCR shows a sensational fragment alleging Don Piatt’s brother lobbied for a governor, with scattered names and phrases about a “cleansing, purifying power” of a product called Thardact. The legibility is poor, but identifiable items include mentions of blood filters and distressing diseases, framed as urgent medical claims.
Fragmented ad copy touts Gellers Vienna Bread with claims of quality and savings. The text mentions bread preparation, cheaper materials, and a focus on not baking for wholesale trade, implying a consumer-facing product and pricing emphasis.
A notice advertises massage and Swedish movements from a European practitioner, highlighting treatments for anemia constipation neuralgia nervous complaints paralysis rheumatism sclerosis digestive weakness and deformities in children. The ad claims modern methods and specialist care, inviting readers to inquire for sessions and professional guidance.
Water customers are urged to set the water use goals and improve purity and cleanliness of service. The ad promotes an attractive beverage and highlights Ben-ben boxes as part of the offering. Phone 1226. 62 Calhoun St.
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