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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1906
Page
1
In Saginaw a local team dominated the game in the sixth inning, scoring seven runs with strong batting. Fort Wayne and Lima also played, while other results and details appear garbled but indicate multiple games and standout supports for pitchers.
In a June game Chicago outhit New York with strong pitching by Orth who kept the visitors off balance. Chicago scored most runs on timely hits and errors after a shaky start. Batter names Sullivan, Orb, and Midnow noted. umpires Sheridan and Lonoss listed.
In a recent American Association event in Toledo, local umpires oversaw a sighting of a doubleheader with Batter teams engaging in a tense match. Key figures include Ryan and Gonivan as participants, while the crowd observed from stands during a weathered summer afternoon.
Springfield and Evansville sections report a mix of race and bowling results. Grand Rapids winner with hard racing, local bowling highlights include high scores by H C Hanna and J King, with upcoming matches noted and prize details listed.
Local teams played through the weekend with Columbia City hosting several games. The East End Lodgings defeated by 18 to 3, while South Whitley fell 32 to 6 at Columbia. Fort Wayne and Wohawh Valley postponement moved to next Sunday. Brinkman highlighted for the Bokeyes with two three-baggers and two angles as the Majestica beat Bloomingdale 14 to 8. Shamrocks extend winning streak. Marion Inters Teague, Auburn, and Dunkirk squads all fall to Shamrocks amid a busy slate of ball and standings.
Dunkirk hosted the Shamrocks as they halted a long winning streak in a high‑energy game. McAllgn led Indianapolis in relief as Baldwin and Gage sparked the offense, while Pitcher Mabtias and Uddou shut down the locals.
Fort Wayne Eagles defeated Roanoke in a sensational contest with a high score. Key players included Kaylor Brau Redding and Garlu. Final tally shown as 109 to 36, though OCR shows corruption in places.
June 10 report of a high scoring game between Fort Wayne Mines and Plymouth with numerous errors and hits. Worton, Stott and Dill las led Plymouths offense while Neisner and Cannon contributed solid defense and timely hits. In New York, a Sunday games ban affected Brooklyn and Chicago matchups as commissioner Bitz pressed to limit under Sunday play.
On June 10 the city police board enforced a new order to remove all slot machines and close air saloons on Sundays. No saloon entrances were permitted in town and the measure will continue as directed.
The article recounts the rise of Christian Science from 26 members in 1879 to about 72,000 adherents with hundreds of churches and a large publishing footprint. It highlights public interest, the dedication of the Boston mother church, and testimonials on healing, contagion ethics, and leader Mary Baker Eddy's influence while noting calls for reverent, non-idolatrous respect.
Gebfert's birds, led by Acie, Joft, and Is Det, achieved a 300 mile race victory with loft scores and rapid yardage per minute. Frank Contant and John Molitor contributed, final average around eight hours and notable performance across yards and lofts.
Marion Ind man David Overman sixty six years old longtime resident and contractor who built many Grant county roads died after several weeks of illness He served as postmaster of Marion during Grover Cleveland's 1885 term and is survived by his wife and Turner Overman of this city
Seven Baltimore and Ohio west bound freight cars derailed near Avilla causing track damage. Locals report cars loaded with coke and a lengthy wreck crew operation from Garrett cleared the line by ? p.m. after hours of hard labor.
Washington June 10 The Senate to take up the statehood conference report Tuesday with Beveridge in charge and Foraker threatening to move if allies delay. Expect lively debate and lengthy discussion to determine the measure while other business advances. The Amoot case and privileges and elections reports sit, with the diplomatic appropriation bill set for Monday consideration and supply bills to follow as ready.
Dr J W Kannehoe returns from a fishing trip in northern lakes Sir Merlin Kannza is temporarily out after a pneumonia bout Dr F P Ladd visits his brother in Middlepoint Bundey Wm Collins travels to Dayton to discuss Algonquin hotel manager post Frank M Hollis bound for Kendallville News staff joining Kendallville News Mira Healer, a Kendallville social figure, undergoes an operation with improving condition Fire losses in Bloomingdale higher than expected Henry Baade and Henry Francke homes assessed for seizure Justice of the Peace Mikeson Tansy marries Nellie B Davisman and R J Miller return from Grand Rapids Good Rounds Publishing rep Brian Miller to cover Fort Wayne area social club session notes high water undermines tunnel near new electric power house accident potential. horse rescued with traction crew assistance W B McDonald travels via Chicago to Evansville Electric Light career noted Atlantic City Press cites McDonald in electrical field Wizard Thomas A Falon arrives with 72 members for Air convention Why wait for a friend’s trifles when Journals Gazette ad offers selling options.
The Corner Rod And Gun Club won against Payne with a 3 to 1 score. Laws pitched effectively through eight innings before an unsteady seventh allowed Payne to score their lone run on a walk, a hit, and a wild pitch. Yori starred behind the plate for Corner Rod And Gun Club, aiding the strong defensive effort.
Fire consumed the Klein & Wag phon grocers building at Mt Isang MD near At Vernon. An explosion in the power and gasoline room blew out the ice slat and caused a blaze this morning. Five people were slightly injured. Loss about 385,000.
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