Rewsboys Athletic Sports Meet Held at Tran Wayne
The event features a varsity dash, 60 and 100 yard sprints and relay races for multiple classes. Juniors born in June compete, with open events for all, plus prize money and a public reception.
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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1903
Page
10
The event features a varsity dash, 60 and 100 yard sprints and relay races for multiple classes. Juniors born in June compete, with open events for all, plus prize money and a public reception.
In a Monday night hearing, several defendants faced penalties for offenses including intoxication and resisting, with Astin Selromaer fined and jailed briefly, James Kellyy linked to gang activity, and Angus McDonald’s case dismissed for lack of evidence as the court sorted multiple minor charges.
The Evening Post reports a rumor that Charles M. Schwab will resign as president of the United States Steel Corporation, with speculation of an announcement tomorrow or by week’s end. The source cites Wall Street and urban rumor channels, but details were not confirmed.
A Decatur man won $600 at the Chicago Derby on Saturday after betting on American Derby races. He placed a ticket on The Bickel at 60 to 1 odds and collected as the winner. details from the Journal-Caxeue report are incomplete but indicate a local win at a Chicago track event.
An early 20th century drug advert claims Botanic Blood Balm cures blood and skin diseases with terms like blood poison and cancer. It promises improved digestion and kidney strength, offers a large bottle for $1, and free sample blood rammail by writing Blood Dal Go, Atlanta, Ga, with medical advice available on request.
A party of government surveyors will evaluate a site on the Tippecanoe river to build a dam and electrical plant to supply power to Lafayette and nearby towns. Experts will gauge water flow to determine feasibility and output for the proposed powerhouse project.
Fragmented report from Van Wert Ohio notes doctors Morgan, Tuttle and others were injured in a home incident connected to a car accident. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. mentions Marion and Cleveland in context of transport or appointments.
Cadets Anatodolis and Mane 23 lead a list of examinees who passed the naval examination. The report notes the candidates are ordered to report for a fitness test at Putlarson and mentions several names including W Parker RG Gart and T Gels from Ohio and Indiana institutions.
Weather Bureau reports show variable conditions. Western and northern regions struggle with rain shortages. central valleys see improvement. Corn, wheat, and tobacco face mixed yields with Missouri Indiana and Michigan noting disappointments, while New England and middle Atlantic report gains.
Excursion tickets for two Lake Chautauqua trips will be sold from all points on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway west of Cleveland, Ohio. Special low rates apply for 30 days. inquire at Central Station in Cleveland or write to G P T, Cleveland, Onto, phone 80-8487.
The notice advertises a Turner excursion to Indianapolis on June 2 with a special train leaving at 6 00 am and returning at 7 90 am. It promises a low round trip fare and travel to Indianapolis with detailed boarding and return times for participants.
Public notice announces the proposed plat known as Olde Meirs a vilition to Port W in Tadiana. It names the undersigned developer, cites Plat Record 4 page 19 in Alc county’s records, and sets a first board hearing thirty days after publication. Comment period ends with details for objections to be filed at the county recorder’s office.
A damaged advertisement describes plots along Broadway near Home Avenue and Sava Avenue, noting a two-story brick building, brick burn, trees, and a pine-lined stretch. It mentions Henry M. Williams on East Wayrio Street near the High School and a property value around 8800 with options or entries listed at 260 with additional terms.
Fort Wayne timetable shows northbound routes to Grand Rapids and North with connections from Richmond and Cincinnati. Schedule lists arrivals and departures around 10:15 am and 9:00 pm with through service to Indianapolis and Cincinnati. Some lines indicate Sunday or daily services with intermediate stops, including U.S. routes and regional connections.
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