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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
1
Evansville series opener ends in an extended battle as Chiwaizs fall after eleven innings. Vananda and Kepe spark late offense while Elston raises batting average with a brace.
Fort Wayne plays Dransville, Dayton hosts Terre Haute, Grand Rapils meets Wireling, Gourhwend faces Zanesville. Brooklyn clashes Chics, New York at Cincinnati, Boston visits St Louis, New York at Philadelphia, Chicago versus Washington, Cleveland at Boston. Toledo against Louisville, Kansas City at St Paul.
National League results show Pittsburg defeating Philadelphia 7 to 2 as Maddox and Givens pitched for Pittsburg. Brooklyn edged Chicago 5 to 4 amid Chicago errors. New York beat Cincinnati 4 to 2 with strong pitching and hitting. Cincinnati defeated New York 4 to 2 in another game with timely hits.
A collection of short sports briefs: Gehring leads with a home run in an infield out scenario, Durham and Davidson contribute in Columbus, Indianapolis defeats Columbus with several batters and umpires noted. Minneap olis overwhelms Milwaukee behind Bateman and Ruth. Toledo edges St Louisville in a ninth inning rally. Webster ind notes on local training games and Warsaw score summaries.
Unclear text describes an American League event with names including New York and Philedel, mentions umpires O Loushiin and Bean. Vague references to players Abdeen Eisna Heed Tyekees Gormiby Powers and Sage V. No clear outcome or complete details available.
Fort Wayne Shamrocks win three of four on the road to set up a home series at League Park next Sunday. In Adrian Michigan they took two of three from a salaried independent team, with Walda making key catches and Strader’s sole error since joining the club. Robbins and Hull pitched well, Floyd lasting until the seventh before Robbins closed out. Captain Koons missed Adrian games but will play next Sunday. Fiord is slated for the Miltap.
The article reports on canceled South Willey Sunday games leaving Grays open to outside teams. Fort Wayne Nightiossles and renese Rats Batavera won 19 to 4 with batteries May and McKay Geale and Schaffer. Jackson Thieme All-Stars to meet New Haven Eagles in a return game. Fort Wayne Maroons considered matchups with McCulloch Juniors for Sunday. In Cromwell two best games yesterday, Senecas beat Etna Reds 20 to 8, and defeated Warsaw 14 to 9 with Snyder Wessler Pressler Suner Willis Cole Hart on respective teams.
Syracuse Grays defeated Kin Kell with a 2 to 1 score in a late inning rally. The game featured errors in the eighth inning and multiple misplays by both sides, with key plays by Kimmell and other local players contributing to the final result.
A report to the county board by Treasurer G. W. Urvine cites former County Treasurer J. Babcock of Warsaw and Silver Lake owing 104,980.10 in back taxes collected in townships across Loonen County, with installments overdue and enforcement sought.
The Cubs and Pirates dispute a postponed April 2 game now scheduled for Sunday. Pittsburgh claims a victory while Chicago refuses to play. The matter goes to National League President Pulliam for investigation. Players Mike Brosius and McDermott face conditioning issues as managers seek lineup fixes amid injuries and shifting club plans.
Frederick Brock a longtime Whitley County pioneer dies at 2 16 pm Sunday at his daughter Mrs Jane Bentz home in Jefferson township. He aged 86 native of East Canton Switzerland came to America in 1849 settled Ohio then Whitley County. Survived by five children Mrs John Bentz Samuel Brock John W Brock Mrs Lewis Long and Benjamin Brock. Funeral at Laurel Watled Brethren church at 2 pm with Rev Spitler officiating.
In Plymouth Indiana on July an alleged insult sparked a clash aboard a moving train. Telegraph operator Miltenbergs restrained two Tennessee brakemen, then attacked the crew, prompting station staff to intervene and detain him. Police are investigating the incident and the operator was suspended pending charges.
A troubled, largely unreadable note from Kist News Treeag in Warsaw Indiana reports a former Warsaw man with a long service record recently removed from duty. The fragment mentions his earlier duties at a Morris hotel and a pending operation related to the Tamneval. The text is garbled and unclear on essential details.
Abe Attell announces a challenge to Batting Nelson for the welterweight world title after Nelson knocked out Joe Gans in San Francisco. Attell claims $2,500 deposited, demands 155 pounds ringside and an $8,000 side bet, with a match likely at James Coffroth's California club unless better inducements arise elsewhere.
New York's sunbaked streets pushed residents to roofs and parks as temperatures reached 92 at official meters and a scorching 100 on hot pavements. The heat drove many to rest outdoors while authorities counted twelve deaths and two cases of insanity. Frank Diarern jumped from a second story window and died instantly, illustrating the brutal urban fire of the day.
A woman's purse was found by police at Reservoir Park and turned in at the station for the owner. Pearl McFarland, who worked at Mrs. Sadie Wolf's millinery shop, has returned to Marion for vacation. Mrs. D. N. Fenner of Jefferson Town was taken to Lutheran Hospital for tumor surgery. Fred Vorce at the West and Desseuer store collapsed from heat but was not seriously harmed. George Jones reported his brother threatened to ruin the household after a berry event at a local gathering. Harry W. Sommers Jr learned his father was dying and planned to travel. Sommers is a hotelier and proprietor of the New Metropolitan Duty in Harrisburg. George W. Hackett, formerly in this city, is named assistant city engineer in New York City, reflecting rapid advancement.
Households buying yellow Rosin soap claim it cleans better and costs more, while the article notes true pure soap like Easy Task delivers superior lather and value, arguing that rosin soap is not a real cleanser and urging smarter purchases.
Delegations flood the town as Bryan’s strength appears assured at the national convention. New York’s silence blocks allied opposition while Georgia and other states tilt toward Bryan. Contending Pennsylvania delegates seek seats as Parker drafts Cleveland memorial resolutions for tomorrow’s opening session.
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