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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1906
Page
1
A single bottle of Wrights Rheumatic Remedy is claimed to cure rheumatic cases after years of suffering. The Canadian remedy is described as a wonder worker, aiding women with back pain and men with various rheumatic symptoms, promising quick relief and a return to activity.
Fort Wayne scatters hits to overwhelm Marion 7 to 3 in the opener of the League Park series. Valenti pitched well for Marion, striking out three and allowing one earned run, while Hardy led the offense with a first inning spark and key hits. The game’s crowd rose to around 200 as both teams prepared for a Sunday doubleheader and the local paper noted solid defense and timely baserunning despite uneven fielding.
In the Interstate League standings and today’s schedule, Saginar faces Lime while Anderson hosts Marios. Clacintati plays at Boston as Pittsburg visits Brooklyn, with St Louis at New York and Chicago at Philadelphia. In the American Association Canton visits South Bend, Terre Haute goes to Dayton, Wheeling plays Grand Rapids, and Evansville hosts Bloomington.
Ai League notes Ottaburg defeated Leever 2 to 1 in Brooklyn. Umpires Carpenter and Mem. Batteries Taylor and Guy pitched for New York. Sharp and Lindamin for Cincinnati. From Philadelphia to Chicago the day’s line shows varied scores and performers across multiple teams.
CLAVELAND, O June 15 Cleveland took first place today defeating New York in a near errorless game. Final score 6 to 2 with Jora and Borie, Clarkson, Leroy, Kielnon among the battery for Cleveland. New York's errors amplified the visitors' struggles as Connery and Hurst worked the mound for the Mets.
In the Columbus game on June 11 Plehorty had three hits while Paulso collected three. The chaver plane batted both Buchanan and Mingel freely as Gugden accidentally spiked Ficks spring's right hand.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Stearns' Electric Rat and Roach Paste as a simple, effective exterminator for rats mice and roaches. It claims a chemical that irritates pests driving them from homes and barns, with nationwide sale through mail order from Chicago. A small size item priced at four dollars is listed.
Reports from Indianapolis and Louisville note tight games as Milwaukee visitors win on timely hitting. Highlights include close calls, disputed decisions, and innings where key players like Wolfe and Sullivan shaped outcomes. Toledo and Minneapolis also pad the day’s slate with postponed games and late action.
In Canton today Mendasinnsh pitched as Central League teams played across cities. Dayton won 9 to 4 in a key second game of its series, with Kennedy and McDonald contributing two hits apiece. Springfield defeated Evansville 7 to 0 in a three inning game, while Grand Rapids’ Wheebdg events were postponed.
The Yale team plans a Sunday 2 50 p m showdown with Sevaton at Reidmiller diamond as Journal Gazette reports. Lafayette tomorrow hosts a lineup featuring Bogaker Courdnay Baals Bedwarte Welch Jett Rolf Hoffer Ronmaker McCarthy and Basle among others in a one up at Lafayette.
Detroit Michigan June 16 Secretary Albert S Moe of the Blue Ribbon trotting meeting announced the grand stake event at the Athens track has been abandoned due to unsuitable conditions. The competition will shift to Cleveland where Merchants and Manufacturers pace stakes and Chamber of Commerce trotting events will be run under the same formats.
Directors deferred action on reorganization of the ball team until after Sunday. Rumors of changes swirl as Maggert, a key player from Fort Wayne, may move to Bluffton, with the squad awaiting new leadership and fresh faces.
A Fort Wayne event listing notes a baseball gathering at the Rod and Gun Club. The meeting for Acria of Eagles at the Gun Club is scheduled for June 17 at 3 p.m. at the Sandsy venue.
The Wayne Ret and Gun Club will dedicate its grounds and new clubhouse next Sunday. The event, to be held three leagues west of the city on the Southwestern traction line, invites the public to attend. A lineup of targets and shooters is booked including C. and G C-F. Jolt and P. Kalin.
Weathered Oak Rockers with leather spat join the Wayne Band in a local event. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Bradley, Mr and Mire, with witnesses T Clark and I DeWitt. The report notes a London appearance and a social dance held with local figures in attendance.
Evansville Ind June After minutes of jury deliberation Whaley Williams was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Dimen Laigh at Boonville. Jamar Hila received life imprisonment. The defense offered no argument. Williams' brother Andrew will be tried for attempted murder of Marshall Robert Williams, Boonville, and their parents face possible charges for alleged complicity.
Yesterday in police court Burt Johnson of Sheldon had his grand larceny case dismissed after the accuser Arthur Crouge failed to appear. A vagrant named Hugh McMahan gave a questionable identity. George Rice, Huntertown deathmate, was arrested after allegedly shooting at two farmers but denied intent and posted bond. Harry Sutton, foreman at Clark and Showcase Works, collapsed from an apparent brain issue and was hospitalized. Florence Martin, once ill, was taken to county jail. her mother is described as insane. Burglars entered Schwalm Bros. butcher shop and stole forty one cans.
New Philadelphia man Russell, a lawyer by trade, wins Democratic backing in Wayne County for the state prison warden post, leveraging campaign work and county support. Former New Philadelphia candidate We ward Hurst aids Russell, linking Tuscarawas and Wayne votes to the district. Warden salary is $2400 yearly with state provisions for family. board secretary Bernay Williamson earns $4500 annually.
Ex-Leaguers meet the Letter Carriers Sunday at the Corner Rod and Gun Club Grounds with a 10 a m kickoff on June 17. The page also notes a Russian troop mutiny report from Port Said and a Vladivostok to Odessa voyage aboard the Korea, plus an ad for new wall paper at L O Hull 830 Calhoun St.
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