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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
1
Delegates at the Fourth congressional district Democratic convention in Sidney vote on the first ballot then adjourn to Wapakoneta. Minor fracas reported as the real issues remain unchanged and the proceedings continue.
In New York and Brooklyn games on June 11, rain disrupted action. Highlights include Taylor pitching seven innings, Boston's infield assist and two-base hit, and various players like Hagton and Williss noted in a tense, delayed schedule.
Cleveland and Washington clash as Powell homers, while Detroit and Chicago rally in interleague style. Pitching notes, umpire calls, and fielding miscues color a day of varied results across the league.
June 11 Toledo game notes describe a well contest with McNeal performing notably despite a tough stretch. Players McNeal and Coons featured while Rad and others contributed as Louisville played.
Fragmentary OCR notes show team names Cadar Rapids Rockshan and Island, with scattered scorers Miller Weaver and others. The text is garbled, listing partial player names and odd phrases, lacking clear scores or dates.
Mother Gray long promoted a pure remedy for children now sold in several druggists. The powder, made from milk and pleasant to take, claimed to cure feverishness constipation headache teething and stomach disorders and to remove worms. Sample offered by Allen near Le Roy New York.
Obscure ad claims a safe weight loss method not requiring diet or medicine. Promises quick normal weight with no adverse effects and offers a free trial package by mail from Pro. FL J. Kellog at 446 W Main St, Tatele Creek, Mick. Sends a sealed package with directions and testimonials.
Court news reports several civil actions in Fort Wayne courts including a $8000 damages suit by Cuberick against Fort Wayne Transit for injuries after a transit accident in May. It also notes divorces granted to Jesse Whitman and Mary Whitman, and Mary Gemmill from James Gemmill with child custody. The Kirby will case is in trial, with various minor heirs and trustees named. Local advertisements mention health ads and a remedy for dyspepsia with product claims.
The death of Joma Devitn occurred Wednesday morning at his brother Wit h Liang Devitn 2222 South Wayne Ave of chronic illness He was past seventy years old and formerly a locomotive fireman in the city Survived by brothers and a sister The Rev Allen will officate and interment at Lindenwood Ripkin Funeral of four day old infant of Mr and Mrs Henry Riphen was held yesterday morning The infant died at 954 East Wayne Street Funeral notices list Valentin Gutermuth and Christian Prams to be interred in Indianapolis and at Henry Rix residence respectively
Fragmentary recap lists several teams and scores with garbled player names including AL Witek Kithy Steek four to one and New Orleans six to zero, Memphis four to one, Bhreveparl Bhrevenorl six, Ate henttar six, indicating a broken sports brief with unclear details and multiple mismatched entries.
Princeton defeated the rival team in a college basketball game witnessed by a notable audience including former President Cley¢lanil. The Princeton roster and scoring details were reported, with new shirts marketed at Patterson's during the week.
A sodal will be given in the parlors of Westminster hore amorrow night. The Fort Wayne Gas Co plans two new boilers at Bluflon pumping station this summer. President Roosevelt has a pension bill through Congressman Robinson Ot Uhrough the house for His widow of the Integol CG. A Zollingar ismod Lie Who Montitler Hoeraht says Miss Ocie Steward from Port Wayne was freed last night on larceny charge. The Sisters of the Holy Grass issued invitations to annual Gam Moneement exercises of Syerot Ueaver. dewey, Tuesday. The Woulbarn M MairfacLaPings of Woodham, Miten county, incorporated with SHild capital of $10,000. directors Solomon A Selanan, Willaaeter, and I. Ww. Ninde.
Event at 9 Centiburn Park features 500 singers under Ade Maisadon with 1 S5¢r admission. Large crowd gathers as performers rehearse for the Sacugertest at Fane 15.
The Wabash Railway announces round trip tickets to Logansport at half fare for the carnival week. Five trains in each direction will run daily. Tickets include discounted fares and event access, drawing strong crowds for a major city celebration.
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