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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
1
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Grand Rapids edition reports Stogies, Dayton, and South Bend victors as oil workers cut into the last game. Journal Gazette vows full box scores by morning, posting scores on a bulletin board after late telephones.
Fort Wayne faces Grand Rapids in a hockey venue matchup while South Bend travels to Marton and Evnnaville to Duston. Terre Haute visits Wheeling as a regional schedule unfolds with several city rivalry games.
Special to the Journal Gazette from Marion Indiana June 4 Marion gained one win in a three game series with the Hallroaders. Pitchers Patterson and Manon matched zeroes until a late rally produced eight runs eight runs were tallied with Burtew and Letcher delivering key hits. Fort Wayne started strong but could not hold the lead as Marion rallied with timely hits and solid defense. McGrew and Belden contributed drives while Hitt and Hiddt faced miscues but the Catsmen pulled ahead late and added two insurance runs in the seventh.
Dayton Ohio June 4 The 614 Soldiers won the last of four games against Terre Haute by three runs as Mullen pitched well for the locals. The Veterans opened with a batting attack in the first inning and three Sanders men crossed the plate before the third out. Only five safeties were allowed by Mullen.
Washington defense holds firm as Jones scores twice with Elle credited in the box. Batteries-Wilson and Clarke power Philadelphia in a low scoring contest with Phink and Power assisting.
Special to On Journal Gazette. In CHAND RAPEDS Michigan on June 1, South Bend faced Grand Rapids with slick visitor fielding proving decisive. A rare triple play and strong defense highlighted the game, ending in a close score with Grand Rapids prevailing.
Wheeling secured its fourth consecutive win as the team edged the Newsboys in a loosely played game. Dahlquist led with five hits and a home run, delivering a strong performance in the fifth inning to seal victory.
St Louis defeated Philadelphia with pitchers Hondes and O Neill against Daggleeby and Roth. Chicago beat Brooklyn 11 to 3 with Wicker and Kiting starting for Chicago and Gaevin facing Withers.
Ruling favored opponents in a courtroom action heard at Indianapolis and Pittsburgh with a preliminary decision denying the New York defendants’ demurrer. The June proceedings, held in Pueteburgh Pa, center on the Sunday 84se ball dispute and related claims, leaving the outcome unresolved.
In a string of regional games St. Paul defeated Indianapolis 2 to 0 while Minneapolis edged Louisville 3 to 2. Milwaukee and Kansas City also played a postponed contest as reports mention Fort Wayne and Grand Rapids series progress and scout notes on pitchers and lineups.
Local anti Sunday baseball group seeks injunction to stop play in Indianapolis contending games disturb peace, devalue nearby real estate, and create nuisance. Judge undecided on merits, neighborhood impact, and potential appeal. meanwhile Middlesex tennis matches report Hobart couple victory in open doubles and mixed handicap rounds with Burkhill, Sargent, Barker, and Johnson.
A university ball event in Chicago gathers teams from June F University of Wim and Listis University, highlighting intercollegiate social activity and student participation across campuses.
The nine lines describe the end of an eleven month strike on the Union Pacific system after a conference between railroad president Burt and striker representatives. About 1,000 workers will return to work next Monday morning as concessions were made by both sides. In Lowell, Massachusetts, June 2, figures from the Cotton Manufacturers’ Association show 8,296 employees, or 62.5 percent of those at work when the trouble began, remained employed.
Philadelphia reports ongoing push by ingrain carpet weavers for an hour work day and a ten percent wage increase as several firms threaten to act if others follow. New York notes a building strike outcome, while Chicago reports railroads settling with freighters as eight of twenty four unions sign agreements.
President Roosevelt spoke nine times on a busy day visiting Freeport Rockford Rochelle Aurora Dwight Pontiac Lexington and Bloomington. He praised American citizens and thanked a Democrat mayor in Dwight who endorsed his center political stance.
Indianapolis June 2 Arrangements are under way for a reception to President Roosevelt at Union Station tomorrow night at nine. Senators Beveridge and Fairbanks will join the party. Beveridge is already with the president, Fairbanks to join in Danville Utah. Governor Yates invited to a luncheon in Springfield but cannot attend. he will proceed to Danville tomorrow morning to meet the president.
Hundreds of Chicago hotels and restaurants will lock out at noon tomorrow unless the joint committee representing workers reaches an unexpected agreement. Work, wages, and living conditions are in dispute as employers refuse to accept proposed wage scales and agreements.
The St Augustine's academy graduating class staged a pleasing program with essays by Miss Winfred Callahan Miss Lottie Krumlaut and Miss Fannie Welch. Music by Miss Alderman with Liszt Chopin and Beethoven, songs by Miss Welch and Miss Krumlaut, and brief addresses by Fathers Mungovan Sullivan and Dr McOscar.
The national council of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Conn, elected supreme officers: Suprema Kolbt, Howard L. Hearn deputy supreme knight, Patrick L. McAnilre national secretary, Daniel Colewell national treasurer, Patrick J. Brady national physician, Dr. Williams MecAnnis national advocate, James L. McConnell national chaplain. The next annual convention will be in Louisville, Ky.
Paris June 4 Senator Etkina of West Virginia and Mrs Wilkins arrived from New York and will stay in Paris and Nauheim for some time. The senator plans to reinroduce next session a DIN reducing duties on goods carried in American ships or increasing duties on goods imported on foreign ships. John R K McLean of Cincinnati has arrived, Senator Gorman of Maryland is expected to reach Varla/Varna tomorrow.
Indianapolis Gas company plans to supply artificial gas to about 6000 customers cut off from natural gas on Monday by connecting gas ranges to artificial mains already in service. Vice President John R. Pearson said artificial mains extend to nearly all areas where natural gas is now received and commissions will be extended with houses for the artificial service.
The Treasury Department announces a crude photographic reproduction of the $20 note from the National State Bank of Metropolis. The counterfeit is described as a very crude imitation and urges vigilance by the public and banks.
Round trip fares priced at $1.00 for travel between any two stations within 100 miles, with discounts for parties of five or more. Tickets available through Nickel Plate agents, Fort Wayne Indiana, with Asterlin listed as TPA. Also mentions Father Patrick Hogan of Fairfield Avenue in Fairfield yesterday.
Local shop offers developing and finishing services with experienced staff. Chateau quality equipment, reasonable prices, and a selection of jewelry and kodake items. Visit 911 for more details and offerings.
Tickets are available for evening rides through the countryside this summer. Lovill Moblaen Park in Fort Whyte and Boye Park in Wabash will host the event, with Fort Wayne and Huntington also listed as operating locations. Proceeds aim to support a patronage group requesting a cooler, scenic travel experience during the warm period.
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