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Newspaper

Fort Wayne Journal Gazette

Location

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1903

Page

12

Oldfield Fails To Lower World Record At Fort Wayne Races

The crowd watched Barney Oldfield and Yoia Cooper in a dramatic exhibition mile at Fort Wayne Driving Park. Dense dust and clouds hid the racers at times as Oldfield pushed for a new world record, finishing in one minute, one second, just above his Indianapol's mark amid smoky, high-speed chaos.

Barnék Oldfield Comitin J Barney Olifelé Fort Wayne Oldfield Indianspolls Rick Cooper Owmfield Uest Nan Cvifener

Chicago Labor Troubles and Settlements Across Industries

Reports from Chicago describe labor tensions across multiple industries including mailroom staff, stockyards workers, Kellogg Switchboard, and Kohlsaat firms. Arrests and bail pending trial followed clashes with Crosby. Settlements promise reinstatement and wage arbitration. unions pursue broader wage talks and possible color bar challenges. next week to address arbitration panel and continued disputes.

Christian Scientists Gather for Boston Communion Service

Christian Scientists from many areas arrive in Boston for the annual mother church communion service. About 18,000 communicants, called Executive Members, attend as Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy is at her Concord, New Hampshire home. A Bank Message states renewed confidence in Eddy’s ministry and the growth of Christian Science as the religion of Jesus.

Norton Boston Mmornow Mary Baker G. Byily Concart, N.H Jesus Wei Christian Science Movement

Arsenic in Hartford Milk Leaves Family Critically Poisoned

June 27 Hartford City report states Mrs Prank Bastin, her three year old son, and two year old daughter were poisoned by arsenic from a broken bottle on a shelf spilling into milk served at breakfast. Bastin, wife of the Blackford Window Glass company manager, faces a family tragedy as he prepares to move to join a new venture in Vinronnes.

Hartford City Hut Prank Baatlo Bastin Ie Maiger Tin Blackford Window Glass Company Vinronnes Mmings Ll New Company

Exhibition auto race thrills crowd at carnival grounds

Weighing over 2500 pounds the entry by F Griffin showcased a Wor ton machine. The event featured multiple five mile Rambler and Cadillac fixtures with Oldfeldt Coopar and Meyer among top finishers. The crowd roared as speeds hit record pace and drivers demonstrated bold daring.

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Mystery of St Louis murder linked to hotel owner case

Police arrest Seymour Barrington in the McCann murder mystery at a St Louis hotel. Mrs McCann identified a body, and Morrison said Barrington was with her husband before disappearance. Barrington claimed he was with McCann the night of June 48 and admitted traveling, while offering conflicting alibis about the victims.

ST. Louis Jin Rowids Shitlon Jamok P. McCann Hordeman Barrington McCann Seen Silva Birington Charles W. Morrison Leland Hotel Dexmondloway Ana Marrlion Tai Gong Si Iim Te Pottea Legliven Desmond Sweatlig Auspecter Methma St. Charles & Waster Lowthers Hotel Trowis South Africa Miks Wilhelmina Trance Gerrane Jtanvax City Miss Cochrand Blaaker

Murderer Denounced as a Fraud in St Louis Shocking Row

In St Louis on June 27, statements by a man named PF and others accuse Barrington and Cagheano of murder or fraud. A brother arrived from Watsoa City after an event in January, denouncing Barrington as a fraud and ejecting him from the home. Barrington and Cagheano were arrested. Cochrane was released by the court, which fined Barrington $600 and sent him to the stock.

ST. Louis Iaies PF Qorthand Miss Coalrade Watsoa City Janary Igntine Vucard Barrington Cagheano Cochrane Syan Torrington Stork

Barrington Released From Jail Seeks Saloon Manager Post

Amatlories aided Barrington who was released in April after serving as a saloon manager. He became a boarder at the McCann home six weeks ago. James McCann, from a well known Kentucky bloodline near Lexington, owned racing horses and recently left the business, keeping Barrington in residence.

Tunise Barrington McCann James McCann Kentucky Livink Laxington Winchester Pike

Two Men Die After Train Collision in Des Moines

Two men were killed in a wreck on the Milwaukee and St. Paul line near Des Moines. The collision involved freight engines pulling a passenger train. Victims named include Joan Erickson and James Howard, with railroad staff listed among the injured or affected.

DBA Moines Chigaga Milwaukee and Ned Seslor Aroma M Plynite C. W. Robinbon Booin Uraconn

Ohio Christian Endeavor Society Adopts Rally Plan

June 27 meeting at Blyra for a missionary rally near the memorial arch honoring a martyr from the Boxer uprising in China. The convention re-elected Tav. J. Bapouts of Mostoria as state president with Claude H. Bekers of AK To as senior secretary. Revoks lawrones of Toledo named superintendent of allied Christian charity. S. Homan of Toledo chosen superintendent of Penn Rescue Work. Akton Wis selected in the pickle fet holding the convention at 104.

BLYRA Christian Endeavor Memorial Arch Missionarica China Andonverera Tav J. BaPouts Mostoria Aul Claude H. Bekers AK To Revoks Lawrones Toledo Christian Homan Wit Penn Rescue Akton Wis Pico Fet

National Woman Tennis Champion Crowned In Philadelphia

The article reports a new national women's tennis champion at the United States championship in Philadelphia. Miss Klinabeah Moore defeats Lonnie ehamylos to claim the title as the former champion exits early. Clobler loses on a local court to Harry Allen, who dominates singles play and wins the mixed doubles with Miss Chapman.

Phidadelphia Paito Lonnie Ehamylos Klinabeah Moore United States Clobler Harry Allen Miss Chapman

Texas Oil Field Fire at Sour Lake

A post noon blaze at Sour Lake Texas touched the Hi field where oil waste pits burned from a lit match igniting gulleys. Fire teams fought surface flames all afternoon and by 6 PM the fire was under control with minimal damage to logs.

Sour Lake Tuitteys Texas Addition Company Finia

Open Championship Opens at Baltuerol Links Short Villa

News from New York reports after two days of sharp golf at Short Villa Baltuerol Golf Club. Forty more holes of medal play remain to decide the Open Championship of the United States with leading players contesting the course’s challenging layout.

New York Baltuerol Golf Club Short Villa

President Roosevelt Honored by Oyster Bay Neighbors

President Roosevelt receives a hearty ovation at Oyster Bay amid cheers from residents, schoolchildren, and local officials. He tours the town, reviews a parade, and thanks neighbors for their long friendship before returning to Sagamore Hill.

President Roosevelt Oyster Bay Jane Aden J. Morgen Griffin Hoosavelt Boa Provenlul Meyy de Binall

Unclear 19th Century Open Championship Results Mentioned

The fragment notes a tie between Willie Anderson and David Brown with references to open championships in Western Gall and Creat Britain. It mentions amateur entrants, various names, and scores, but the garbled text obscures full event details and outcomes.

Brouslit Ty Aoelono Willie Anderson David Grown Mortorrie Wiet Galt Naswelalten Nilo Iagier Britain Meare Windlay Douglase Langgie Et

Military rule declared in Jackson Kentucky during wartime

General Murray issued orders to wake military towers in Jackson with provost marshal duties and potential troop deployment if rights or safety are violated. Interviews with Judge Cardwell and John J. Patrick followed rumors of danger. Also noted is a late-night incident where Patrolman Kellyshot bombings on the streets. Lota Fryler wed Herbert Palmer in Fort Wayne.

Jackson Jane Generl Murray Carbewell Tms Andre Longmire Breathitt Cardwell John J. Patrick Murray Bott Misa Lota Fryler Fort Wayne Bliitian Herbert Palmer

Harvey Logan's Daring Escape From Knoxville Jail

Harvey Logan a Montana train robber escaped from Snow county jail at Knoxville after disarming the guard with a wire and a lasso. He forced Jailer Bell to unlock the door and helped Bell saddle the sheriff's horse before riding toward the mountains. A posse started pursuit within an hour.

Knoxyville Topi Harvey Logan le Montana Bell Logan

Mrs M Knigth Held In Michigan Case

Mrs McKnight was held on charges related to a suspected crime involving her mother and others as prosecutor Attorney Smith stated. The case proceeds to the next term of the circuit court for trial.

Katkasea Mich Tames Mary McKnight Allarney Smith Hother John. Murphy Daby Triglon

Freight Handlers Strike Halts Rail Freight at St Joseph

In St Joseph Missouri on June 21 freight handlers employed by national railways went on strike after a 25 percent wage increase offer was rejected. Non union workers are being used as they apply for work while the union members vote at noon to join the strike.

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