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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
2
St Wer a Poze Exhibition opens a general Prinalgles event series in Grand Rapids with a first record set to begin tomorrow. Officials note diverse displays and community attendance expected.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Totnmesger Wells, Venus, SHA Uni, Olg Wagner, and a presiding figure. It hints at a club, a death, and possible actions but lacks clear events or dates. Readable names include Wagner and Jack, with unclear roles and outcomes.
South Bend beat Grand Rapids 6 to 1 in Mish. May A Nel Bend’s report notes warmer conditions as the visitors pushed early and added three more runs later. The scoreline reads 6 to 1 in favor of South Bend.
A large gathering greeted William Jennings Bryan as he spoke across Nebraska in a four year fund drive. The event featured non political afternoon meetings led by W. Barker of the state's oldest Republican paper who praised Bryan as a great platform thinker. The Bryan party plans a three day western tour beginning Monday with a 5 o'clock speech at Chadron and will visit additional points, including a stop at a union church choir event.
A brief classified notice from the Journal-Gazette offers a nine percent investment option involving a new house with a long lease. Address Box 9.
A fragmented summary lists Congressional actions and debates on currency reform, pension increases, military appropriations, expansion of armed forces, trade with the Philippines, defense of Pacific ports, tariffs, arbitration treaties, and civil rights measures. It notes bills on government accountability, labor and anti injunction efforts, and citizenship and territorial questions, reflecting a broad legislative agenda of the era.
Incomplete scorers and lineup notes show a May 1 baseball game between Van tort de feated Muncie by Amely Nillug and mentions of Beptiston. Attendance listed as 2,0 with scattered team mentions Huntington Richmond and Monore Fitch & Sons noted in the chaotic OCR text.
Brig. Gen. Orly Perry of Indiana received notice he will serve on the new militia officers board created by the May 27 act. The board, to convene June 18 at the War Department, will advise on implementing the reorganization to form a unified army from regulars and militiamen for national service during war. Members hold four year terms.
A brief want ad note urges readers to join MONAGE W. FITCH and SONS in Texas at noon tomorrow. The message appears in a local Gazette style journal, inviting participation in a sale or gathering.
A chaotic report details a grand jury failing to indict in a murder case, then yielding to arrests after Detective work and a confession from Liduke. Miller and Croy are central, with testimony suggesting enmity and plans tied to a Faulkner galoon incident and a deadly home invasion.
Senator Allison calls tariff reform the central issue as debate intensifies in the Senate. He argues tariffs must balance protecting industry with consumer costs and urges targeted measures rather than broad levies. The stance shapes forthcoming legislation and party strategy.
A long detailed outline explains new circulating notes backed by United States guaranty and banks. It details denominations from 4 to 10000, redemption in lawful money, and a 9x9 monetary commission to study reforms. Banks pay taxes on notes to fund redemption reserves until circulation ends.
Local games feature Fort Wayne clubs losing to visiting squads and amateur teams. Milton Williamson homered for the Garzork tram, while Port Wayne and South Whitley offenses show varied results as Batters and pitchers like War tun and Koenig headline the doubleheaders. The Nightingale from Port Wayne dominates locals, and Fort Wayne Maroons suffer a 4 to 10 setback as Night Hawks prepare for next Sunday.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions guests and a sale, unclear who or what details. No clear persons, organizations, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a proper news item.
Tolsworth a painter confessed to forging his employer Contractor Jump’s signature on a ten dollar check. He spent most of the money at the Commercial hotel and may receive leniency. Jump has left the city and knows nothing of the matter. Tolsworth gave a sob story about marital troubles and drinking leading to the crime. Police report a busy night at the station with several petty offenders awaiting arraignment.
South Bend figure B F Silvely declares there will be no dark horse candidate at the Democratic convention in Denver. He says no plans exist to nominate him, noting his long service and broad connections but asserting any such contingency will not occur.
Obituary note reports Herbert McCormick dying in Iowa. The text also covers American Association games, with Kansas City and St Paul scoring details, plus Columbus vs. Indianapolis baseball highlights and a lengthy obituary fragment for Ming. The items mix game results, player notes, and funeral details from various cities.
National League standings show Chicago defeating Pittsburg 63 to 3 with a four run burst in the third. Pitching by Brown and earlier miscues hindered Pittsburg, while Chicago’s offense pushed across four runs on several hits.
In St Louis Berger, Bemie, Waddell, Blaeck and Sparker led a 8 to 3 win over Cleveland as an error in the ninth inning by Hinchimat sealed the result. Hyans umpired the game attended by Br. Louis and Cleveland players with details of the May 31 contest across the league.
Local club, the Shamrocks, overpowered Crescentn with a high scoring game at the mouth of the Maumree. Donovan struggled in the fourth as Brеemeaghs from Mart Cleary’s lineup surged ahead before the visitors rallied late. Key hits by Kaylor, Davis, and Cherry fueled a tense finish, but Crescentn prevailed in a wild stretch after Donovan’s late efforts.
A garbled item from SOUTIA BEND INDIANA reports a lengthy wait preceding a modest sum of $3.97 from a government source. The fragmentary text mentions a past swatting incident and a claimed possessory action related to a death or probate, with unclear specifics and dates.
A brief house cleaning tip describes an easy method to keep homes clean. It mentions a product or technique intended to remove stains and odors, claiming long lasting effects.
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