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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
Rain prevented the Champs from taking the fourth yesterday at Grand Rapids. The Baseball News notes the event and teams involved with a concise update on the local baseball scene.
Rivalry between Fort Wayne and South Bend intensifies as Fort Wayne aims for at least three wins in the four game set. The Was you-Makers seek to extend momentum after beating the champions earlier, with stronger pitching and team harmony boosting hopes. Local fans rally to see Fort Wayne defeat South Bend and dent the New York Nationals with Mathewson in the box.
Crowd packs League park as Champs seek a fourth straight win against Grand Rapids. Sammy Havel to field and Lloyd maimed tries out, manager Ganzel gloomily contemplates relays and releases after a delayed game ends with a rain interruption.
Terre Haute outplayed Dayton at every stage as Johns scattered hits and strong defense kept the visitors in check. Three Dayton runs came on three hits in the fifth, with Smith on the mound for Dayton and Johns behind the plate. Umpire Lavellée and a large crowd witnessed a well pitched contest.
In a televised battle, Garrett with Boyd in the box defeats Angola as teammates Steinman and Chater contribute. The game showcases strong drives and disciplined defense, with Garrett delivering decisive plays and the squad rallying late to seal the win.
Syracuse defeats Auburn in a murky report card style game with unclear details. The piece mentions training terms and assaults a rough description of the event with scattered names and phrases.
Springfield trailed as South Bend rallied with five hits in the fifth to score four runs and win 6 to 2. Disputed play led to Stephen Wood leaving in the sixth. Carriveau pitched in relief for Springfield. Summer's Merryman and Shannon and Moffitc Pienyan noted in the box.
Evansville extended its four game win streak by defeating Wheeling in a high effort contest. Key players McCafferty and Robertson contributed for Evansville with battery from Kelley and Schriver supporting the push.
The Grand Rapids Post sports page notes editorials praising Ganzel for perseverance. Despite praise for their pencils and heroes, Myers’ men won the third straight game against the Big Chief and his Braves, delivering a setback to the praised team.
Monroe defeated the Decatur post office employees 9 to 4 in Decatur Indiana. Reverend Sprague, a Methodist minister playing shortstop for Monroe, suffered a compound nasal fracture after being hit by a pitch during the game. Duke Frisinger, the Monroe catcher, was involved in the incident.
A garbled record mentions Bert Wayne, a VP, and AQ Chatlerige Post AL CP PN ACs. It references viewing at an improper park, a hotel, and the distribution of receipts among parties. It notes a grant or main secretary action and a continuation in a Fort context with various initials.
Players and teams feature in a Fort Wayne area update with signings and weekend plans. Bets, rosters, and pitching changes include references to Henkel Blostt Gitlin Cage Piidenser Raye Parker and Covington as sites shift for upcoming games.
Hamburg Belle, weight 121 pounds and a betting favorite, wins the Coney Island Handicap run over six furlongs at Sheepshead Bay. Matinuga finishes second with Society third as the field contests the Futurity Course-Brookdale segment and other races feature a mix of distances and entrants.
Special to the Journal Gazette reports in Spiceland Indiana a band of intruders sacked the town last night. They forced entry at the post office Davis Evans general store vans furnishing store and Crifine Ratif store. Over $1000 in cash was taken and stamps were left. Sheriff Christopher and deputies pursued the raiders and the U S marshal is expected to assist.
Ores M. Burns Montpelier banker faced three federal indictments with twenty one counts for embezzlement misapplication of funds false entries and perjury. He pleaded guilty to one count in one term and was sentenced by Judge Re W Taylor to seven years in the Ohio penitentiary.
Fragmentary OCR lists several named Masonic officers and cities with reelections such as supreme dictator J. C. Sheppard Edgefield 3 C and supreme treasurer Frank B. Bilger Helena Ark. Names include LL BR Bentley Donaldsville La Edwin Hood New York St Louis Nowh M. Given Yitsbure Dr. Thomas N. Boyle Knochsville Julia Hancock Evansville Chris Hewig Jackson Tenn.
The Ben Greet company brings A Midsummer Nights Dream to the Hamilton homestead with lime light scenery on trees and changing colors for a fairylike effect. Mendelssohn string quintette provides music while children perform dances and a Shakespearian afternoon version of As You Like It is also offered with old English glees by a trained quartet. Seats are sold at Woodworth's rag store with rain date at the Majestic theatre.
The notice promotes a bowling academy run by GEO. W. M'KAY at 115 and 117 FB. Main St. Opp Court House. It invites drop in play with Rubber Necks and Duck Pins, highlighting electric fans and up-to-date improvements as part of the finest facility between New York and Chicago.
Admiral Dickens, with his squadron, again bombarded Fort Monroe in a night action that mirrored the previous evening. The bombardment began at 10 30 and followed a torpedo boat destroyer sortie with continuous fire and a smoky banks. Four steam launches led the attack, and many expect a vigorous battle tomorrow morning.
William Boardman killed his wife as she slept in their home in St Paul Indiana, firing a second bullet into his own head. Four children slept through the incident and a sister-in-law who rushed to the scene almost became a target before Boardman collapsed unconscious.
Huntington Epworth League district convention drew a large crowd with talks by TEF Daniels Larwill Miss Mabel Leffel North Manchester Marshal Williams Marion J M Canse Logansport Miss Caroline Miller Wabash Rev T M Guild Marion Mrs J W Beatty Huntington and others. Rev E E Albertson Columbia City and Miss Bertha Day Uniondale led devotionals. Rev Dr H C Jamison Dayton Ohio lectured on Grit Greenbacks and Grace.
The first convention of the Northern Indiana Association of Young People s Christian Endeavor societies will open in Mishawaka with sessions over three days. Represented by Presbyterian and Christian church groups from six counties, the event will feature noted western speakers and Prof P P Bithorn, a Chicago vocalist, among attendees.
Milwaukee and Columbus share top spot as New York edges St. Louis despite fielding errors. Big league scores reflect tight standings with several clubs jockeying for position.
Pittsburg tops Philadelphia as Dugsteby yields three-baggers and a single in the first inning. Cincinnati beats Boston with Fisz per wildness contributing to two runs. Chicago blanks Brooklyn as errors aid the Cubs. St Louis falls to New York despite Ames strong pitching and Kellum struggles early. Attendance varied from 2,400 to 4,100 with multiple battery pairings listed.
In New York Chicago failed to time hits against Orth, enabling New York to win as runs came from miscues and a bases on balls. Attendance 2,000. Also in Boston Detroit defeated Boston with late 8th inning rallies. Philadelphia and St Louis split as Waddell struggled for the visitors. Cleveland defeated Washington on disciplined pitching and timely hits. Attendance 2,000.
President Roosevelt orders a sweeping government wide graft investigation appointing Charles H. Keen as chairman with Gifford Pinchot and others. The commission targets waste, unnecessary paperwork, and improper travel while seeking business like public finance methods and accountability across treasury and civil departments.
President Roosevelt names a five member panel to study and report on modernizing executive branch operations. The letter to Secretary of the Treasury Keep outlines aims for centralized purchasing, uniform salaries, streamlined bookkeeping, interdepartmental cooperation, and a published official gazette. The group will seek cost efficiency and eliminate nonessential steps in government processes.
In Indianapolis the Colts took the second game of the series against Kansas City 4 to 2. Barrel delivered the winning run with one out in the tenth frame, aided by strong hitting from Seares and Ruble. Attendance listed 2,000.
William Kaough filed a permit to repair a stable at Harrison and Lewis streets for 800 dollars. Snook obtained a permit to erect a frame residence on Fairfield Avenue for 1,800 dollars. August Holliman secured a permit to build a frame residence on Huffman Street for 1,500 dollars.
Diplomatically, this has been the quietest day in Washington for two weeks. No diplomats saw the president today and discussion of peace at the White House was limited to the informal cabinet meeting where the president was warmly congratulated on the results of his efforts for peace.
St Petersburg June 17 report says Russia not confirming the final conference date but negotiations with Japan proceed swiftly. Washington favored cities awaited. rumor links Marquis Ito and M Nelidoff travel timing. Witte declines plenipotentiary role amid gloom, while General Kleigels reportedly arrives in St Petersburg amid jitters over city governorship.
Washington June 16 The imperial government has issued the Japanese reply to President Roosevelt and the identical note to Russia regarding negotiations for peace. The document outlines the Japanese position and conditions for peace talks, reflecting the government stance and expectations from the allied powers.
Japanese reports indicate satisfaction with Washington as the peace conference site. Despite a preference for northern China to speed talks, the choice of Washington is generally welcomed as the venue for plenipotentiaries to pursue peace or continue hostilities.
In Birmingham on June 16, Harvey Smith John Collier and Will Jackson, Black defendants in serious cases, were sent to Decatur on a special train guarded by Troop D of the Alabama National Guard after a near hang incident.
In Decatur Alabama on June 16 the three men went to the scaffold. The drop slid off Smith’s neck, leaving him crying I am tree and free. He was raised, hanged again as the rope cut into his flesh. Smith and Collier protested innocence. Jackson said he killed Officer Steel in self defense.
Otis Botts, 21, was put to death in Peoria county jail for murdering his wife on January 5. He spent the night joking and telling lewd tales, invited mourners to his funeral, and broke down as the noose was affixed. He confessed remorse and asked for mercy after his hanging, strangling his wife with a hair ribbon.
The Manicure Articles shop offers a full line of manicure goods in the city. Goods include files scissors Orangewood sticks cable knives and more at 1004 Calhoun Street Rodenbeck.
Naples reports Mount Vesuvius has entered a new activity phase, widening the openings beside the crater. Ejected burning material creates a nightly spectacular view as eruptions continue from multiple vents.
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