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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
1
John Martin of South Whitey Indiana suffered a foot injury while helping at a roadside festival. An accident near an air car led him to St Joseph's hospital for treatment.
The Champa arrive in the city with a troubled tour under pressure from a disputed upset decision. Coach Hendricks faces scrutiny as players rally for a fresh start, while fans expect a stronger showing in the eight day stretch ahead. Grand Ruplie leads the charge with support from Alderman and the new signings.
South Bend diary reports standings with limited readable stats. Scattered phrases mention players Miner and Edrwan, a 2000 tally, and attendance noted as 3d with umpire details. The fragmentary text lacks full names, dates, and complete results. the readable core notes a South Bend lead over Fort Wayne by five to zero.
Fort Wayne section announces a 16 day baseball event lineup at Rodison Park Theater featuring Thie Afieengon and an evening program titled A Trip to India.
Terre Haute fans greet The Herald Squats Opera company as it performs A Trip to India this afternoon and evening. Fre Diavolo with special scenery and electrical effects is scheduled for Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday. The popular comedy bill Trip to India returns on Sunday.
In Delph i Indiana three newborn triplets share a joint fame named for Hoosier poet James Whitcomb Riley. Their combined birth weight was twenty five and one half pounds and six months later total weight has reached about ninety pounds. The family home near Ferry Tale hosts many visitors eager to glimpse the trio.
A free exhibition will be held at the Corner Tod and Gurdo grounla on Tuesday by Ana Quilay the champion woman athlete of the work.
Local Shamrocks travel to Windy City to meet the fast club playing independent teams. Details describe the Shamrocks’ heavy schedule, upcoming games, and key players as they aim to improve standings amid a busy road trip.
Betsy keeps cool as National League updates note Cincinnati Boston clashes. The report covers June events with players Young and Orabati, highlights from Philadelphia and St Louis, plus New York’s heavy hitting and Brooklyn’s late rally. Umpire details and game outcomes are included.
A garbled report from top leagues notes Chicago defeating Philadelphia 10 to 1 with Walsh strong on the mound, Bender hit hard, and a late New York outing by Manning. St Louis edged Washington 4 to 3 behind timely hits, while Cleveland shut out Boston 1 to 0 as its batters produced ten runs.
In St Paul Indianapolis contest results 5 to 2. Minneapolis beat Louisville 9 to 2 after a ninth inning rally. Kansas City faced Columbus with Grove Hitt on the mound in a tight game. Umpires included Owens and Sehy r abas.
President of the American Association disciplines catcher Crick of Weaneng City for abusive language during a Toledo Milwaukee game officiated by Umpire Owings. A similar punishment follows for another incident at Southville involving umpire hallter.
The article outlines the Fort Wayne state shoot push with comments on Taft era politics and Mississippi contest proceedings. It notes delegation fights, key figures like Cortelyou and Burrows, and suggests an eastern candidate for vice president while highlighting Wayne Made Shoes and local shooters planning to travel to Indiana for the state tournament.
Betsy keens cool. Angola Stakes reopen the fair after poor stake execution. The committee lowers entry fee to 2 percent and moves the entry close to July 1 with installments due July 1 and August 1. Classes are 2A pace and 2:24 tre with a $1,000 stake each event. A stronger program is promised. E Willis is secretary, Koln, Tid. Also selling: 10 h.p. Russell traction engine, bargain, inquire 712 Barr street. Bie imer & Co.
Electrical Talent company of Chicago sues Winona Interurban Railway and Winona Assembly and Summer School in federal court. It seeks an order to operate lines daily and appoint a receiver, claiming Sunday operation was promised but not delivered. The suit cites $425,000 in bonds and a 30,000 floating debt, with potential loss of earnings and investor risk.
City readers saw scattered items: a church meeting on Thursday afternoon on Enst Washington street, a minor fire on Burr and Cowan streets, and memorial services for Malena Weadmen. Officers reported standard patrol events and a few business notes including Cooney Bayer’s vehicle registration oversight and Ben Porch’s eye surgery. A Kreie Stolzenay president received a commemorative photo of German society members. Wayne-Made shoes advertise a local selling point, with want ads noted.
Royal party anchored off Reval as Emperor Nicholas II and Queen Alexandra met King Edward VII aboard the Standart and Victoria and Albert. The scene included naval salutes, hybrid uniforms, and exchanges between Russian and British leaders while English and Russian vessels circled and anchored offshore.
Amateur baseball note says the White Sox accept a Sunday game with Spy Run club for scheduling and arrangements via manager at knitting mills. Fort Wayne Trophies to face Payne 0.3 team at Robison Park Sunday with Draggoo pitching. The Packers team will debut new Spaulding uniforms this Saturday.
Christian Scientist lecturer Frank H. Leonard of Brooklyn addressed a large audience in the main auditorium while the Airdome theater held a bustling open air show. Shrine nobles and their families attended, the city council joined the audience, and a second performance followed after councilors entered the theater.
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