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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
1
Decatur man acquires a Van Wert picture show in a local business move. The report mentions routine management and a planned career change related to the cinema venture, with details unclear due to garbled text.
Local box score and game notes describe a one sided opener where South Benders were outpaced. Highlights include Van Anda as prime attraction, Kelley of the Geran Outfolder scoring several, and Lind’s defense limiting the rivals. The scoring spread favored the visitors early, with turnovers and quick hits shaping the contest.
Cleveland thrashed the New York Americans 16 to 3 in the first game and won the second by a two run margin. Key batters included Titlman Davidson and N Clarke while pitchers struggled for New York. Umpires Sharidan and Evans officiated the doubleheader.
In Toledo on July 15 Indianapolis claimed the closing game of the series by scoring three runs in the third inning. Nagte collected three hits, Bush hit a triple, and Sook drove in the decisive runs as Indianapolis defeated Toledo 4 to 3. Umpires Hayes and Kerlh officiated the Kansas City 6 St. Paul 3 action.
Zanesville routed Milwaukee in a messy double setback while Minneapolis held a tight win in an earlier tied inning. Columbus swept two games from Coalsville with sharp pitching by Geyer and timely hits from Contalton. Duce Iain struggled as eight Columbus players contributed in the late rally.
The famous Weill find will perform at Robison Park next Sunday and Monday with Miss Fanny Frankel as soloist. Last year the band set attendance records at the park and this year is expected to surpass them.
Cincinnati Cardinals rallied to a 7 to 5 victory over the Brooklyn squad in National League action. Key players and scoring runs highlighted a comeback win at the park, as Cincinnati built an early lead and held on through late innings.
Local police intervene as youths climb and tamper with city utility wires causing safety concerns. Officials vow to stop the dangerous practice and curb disturbances while advertisers note job listings in the Journal Gazette offering vocations at low rates.
In the Central League Port Wayne visits South Bend Dayton plays Grand Rapids Terra Haute at Zaneshire Evansville hosts Wheeling. National League New York at Chicago Boston at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at St Louis Brooklyn at Cincinnati. American League Detroit at Philadelphia Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Washington St Louis at New York American Association Toledo at Indianapolis Louisville at Columbus Minneapolis at Milwaukee St Paul at Kansas City.
Death notices report Aylward a Fort Wayne resident who died in Garrett Indiana after heart failure while en route to Columbia City. he had 20 years with Pennsylvania Railroad and recent work with Webash Valley Traction. Mrs Draver Crowe wife of Professor A B Crowe, died in Charlestown Illinois after a one week illness. Funeral details and survivor lists follow in local announcements.
London July 14 Americans secured limited success as four finals were held. England claimed the 660 yard cycling and the three mile team race, boosting Britain’s gold tally to four. The US finished second in the free mile team race, while France and Sweden won events including the 2009 metres tandem cycle race.
Attorneys for property owners along East South Central and Cherry streets prepare injunctions to block the city from awarding paving contracts. Nine reasons are cited for court action and residents expect the move to delay the proposed street improvements long and possibly derail the measures.
Charles Quick seeks to set aside the guardianship of his estate after a violent dispute with son in law Godfrey Ashhnucher who managed the estate. Quick, aged and injured, desires a guardian free of personal interest to oversee his property, with Mrs Linbucher previously named wardian but Hands on estate by Ashhnucher.
A local note laments a shortage of washwomen and links it to ill health from poor laundries. It praises Easy Task laundry soap made of Coco Mucol and Borax, claiming fumes are pleasant and effective, urging a nickel cake trial to see surprising results.
Sporting notes review a flurry of signings and releases as Fort Wayne Shamrocks proceed with player moves. Mentions Floyd pitching and Aletts Achilles concern, Robbins heading to Pittsburgh, and Big Hall joining during Robbins absence. chatter includes Hoblitzer eyed by big league scouts, Wagner retirement rumors, and Chesty Fan Anda’s Central League prominence amid a chaotic transfer period.
At two special meetings the Ketlinga Golf Club approved resolutions on the death of Peter Benson of Colorado Springs and Fort Wayne. The document honors Benson as a founder and valued member, notes his charm and integrity, and requests records be spread in club archives and sent to newspapers. It also expresses sympathy to his mother and siblings and mentions publication and transmission of copies.
The health department decided yesterday to remove all milk cases from Justice Iuser's court and pursue charges against the accused milkmen. Dr. F O Bivigzeraan said the cases would be pressed and taken to the highest courts if needed while Crem retired might occur before Judge Skelton today. Turn out next week to revive the sport Fort Wayne was famed for. admission 12 65 cents.
Mrs Nora Chalfant, brunette with brown eyes, testifies before Judge Kinsey in St. Louis about her marriage to Alfred G. Chalfant, an insurance agent now in San Diego. She accuses him of neglect, saying he would not kiss her, mocked her jokes, kept her from outings, and spent time away without taking her out in public. She declares she will not remarry.
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