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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1905
Page
1
Grand Rapids overcame a 3-0 deficit in the ninth inning to beat Fort Wayne after a tense late rally. Key moments included Fox driving in the tying run and Belden, Lindsay, and Osborn contributing in the late surge as the Railroaders rejoiced over the dramatic comeback.
The Fort Wayne Blues endured injuries and a rain delay as they were defeated by 0 to 0 at Decatur. Beach retired with a sprained arm, Stetzer suffered a chin gash, Rost took a black eye, and Knoll finished the game. Blues plan an Ouver try at Decatur on June 6.
Waterloo Anam and Wayne Wolfsere highlighted a rough outing as opponent Rendallville claimed a long eleven inning game. Sperbot Journal-Gazette reports on the muddled box score and noisy crowd as visitors at Wenly-Tue reflect a bunched, error-prone affair.
Webstation of Latur defeated Abi with a tight score as W to UL Hatteries and Coomera contributions noted. The Wabash team logged a 8 to 6 victory over Mmie LY with standout pitching and late-inning defense, while Keystudes edged Yi Soudl Woytes by a narrow score.
A Milwaukee Wisconsin fire gutted the exposition building occupying a city block, causing about 800000 in damage with 1500 people in the hall escaping. The blaze started near an electric light wire as the national skating congress ended, with curtains and drapery fueling rapid interior spread and nearby structures threatened.
In Muncie Indiana on June 4 a 50 year old James Kepley died after swallowing morphine in a suicide attempt. Eighteen year old Willie McAlister died from injuries from a car collision the previous night. Miss Harris Hearn of Industry intervened to stop a neighbor’s husband wielding a revolver, disarming him as Mrs. Orville Gray entered the home pursued by her husband who had been drinking.
The remains of Rev. Dominin Diehmig were brought from Rome City to Avilla by train last evening. A large crowd gathered at the Avilla depot to receive them and escort the bishop to the Catholic church where he led for nearly forty years. The body will lie in state for several days and the funeral is scheduled for Thursday morning. Bishop Rierding was out of town, delaying final arrangements.
William L. Ewing former mayor of St. Louis died at his Vincennes Indiana home today after a stroke Saturday morning He leaves a large estate to his wife and son and other heirs The J Journal Gazette notes he had a notable career in St Louis civic life and his passing ends a long public life for the former city leader
Umpire Johnston overwhelmed by heat in Chicago as St Louis Toledo and Louisville exchange plays again at the bottom of the percentage column.
National League recap notes Chicago outplayed in hitting and fielding as St Louis and Chicago exchange blows. Key players such as Lundgren, Shannon, and Hoek Maelay contribute, with late innings shaping the outcome. Umpires officiate a tense contest as teams struggle for control in the doubleheader.
In a tightly paced game the St Louis outfit built early momentum with walks and timely hits but Cleveland rallied in the late innings to clinch a win. Howell and Buchanan pitched steadily for the Tigers while Umpire Connelly worked the plate as the crowd noted attendance. The scoreline reflected a hard fought division clash with key at bats from Ritson, Foml, and Driil contributing to Cleveland’s comeback.
Louisville beat Toledo in a lively game featuring two pitchers and key runs by Sullivant and Doth. Houser was struck in the face by a line drive from Boyle in the ninth. Attendance listed as 7,72 and receipts around 120 dollars. players included Walter, Wright, O’Brien, Boyle, Clark, and others.
Auburn beats Shamrocks 4 to 3 in a rough seventh inning contest. Key plays include Cherry’s two runs, McCarthy and Tribbins combining on a tricky fielding play, and Hooke batting in the late push. Shamrocks rallied in the eighth but Auburn held on, with Hillinger and McElwaine contributing on defense and offense.
Fragmented notice notes postmaster salaries rising in Indiana towns including Laporte and Mathews. Mentions a reclassification to fourth class and an adjusted annual pay. The text contains garbled OCR errors but indicates government salary changes for rural postal workers.
Union Underwear advertises free summer days with a range of garments including Moon Toion Suits and collars in 14% sizes. The note promotes comfort and urges customers to try a unit, highlighting PL Kuttner as the custom shirtmaker and men’s outfitter.
In a tense matchup, Ste Wisbile and Sunaacy Serle Brickouw sparkled with a stolen base and clutch hits. Phu-Base and Phuc-Base feature in key plays, while Robbins fanned as Steves struck out. Reames contributed a rare walk amid a flurry of miscues and defensive plays.
Fragmentary notes discuss a proposed historical survey and the shaping of a poplar assembly. Key questions cover suffrage scope universal or property based, representation, budget rights, and provincial power shifts. Minister Moullyn is described as reserving the right to weigh options for the ministry.
St Petersburg reports that President Roosevelt’s offer to mediate peace has won general approval. Papers note cautious optimism and urge that any talks exclude foreign intervention, with reservations from some outlets about a quick settlement and risk of futile efforts.
Tokio reports a Manchurian army dispatch stating that on June 2 at dawn, enemy cavalry about thirty rode toward Stastygtzu east of Changiu, and by noon two more were repulsed. Scouts also attacked cavalry north of Changtu, with one man and two horses noted as casualties. no other changes reported.
Delayed reports from Tokio recount the sinking of a Japanese battleship amid Russian action. As the ship went down, Lieutenant Morishita perished with his sword in hand after a last shot disabled the Asahi. A sailor asked for paper and penned a farewell, stating I die a glorious death.
Tokyo reports Vice Admiral Togo visiting Vice Admiral Rojestvensky at the naval hospital in Sssebo. He expressed sympathy for wounds and praised Russian defenders. Ro jestvensky thanked him and lauded Japan’s sailors, saying it eased defeat’s sorrow.
A June 4 statement claims that all Russian naval prisoners held in Japan will be repatriated. The note references road authorization and Russia’s role in the process.
In Tokio rear admiral Nebogatoff declines parole during a gale that toppled a large tree on Jefferson Street between Webster and Exing. The incident disrupted traffic as debris blocked a portion of the street.
A large crowd enjoyed a diverse program at the St Joe river grounds despite threatening weather. Base ball, music, and novelty acts entertained as bridges and park facilities were improved, including a new pavilion and river bridge repairs.
Opportunity for a buyer to acquire a profitable Fort Wayne retail business with established goodwill and assets at a reasonable price. The seller invites interested parties to correspond via the Journal- Gazette and notes a first class product line including Eclipse cigars.
The notice references Scherer’s Butterant Bread repeated in a market query. It notes Dr. Jacob Hetrick moving his practice recently to rooms above 118% Haat Columbia Street, with a terse Journal-Gazette Wan entry.
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