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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1908
Page
1
Fort Wayne beat the Cardinals 4 to 2 in a rough exhibition game aboard a seagoing voyage. McGlynn pitched well for the visitors, while Hendrickson, Osteen, and Weiss keyed the Cardinals’ late rallies.
Philadelphia, Boston, New York, Chicago, Cleveland, and St Louis all recorded decisive results in a busy slate. Toxton and Degert led New York, while Arrelangs limited Boston as Cleveland outlasted Chicago in eleven innings. St Louis beat Detroit to close the gap in the pennant race, with large crowds and tight ground rules.
In a Brooklyn at New York clash and other NL action, Sparks shines for the visitors early, but Wiltse stalls Philadelphia’s rally as New York wins 2–0. Chicago tops Cleveland late. Chicago’s Chignga cited for rain delay disruptions. Pittsburgh’s late burst fails to overturn the standings, as the race tightens with key performances by Wilise, Warner, and Crk.
In a rough box score style recap, Indianapolis edged Columbus 6 to 4 with key runs in the early innings. Players named include Willaaty and Mowule Witt contributing to the nine inning game, while a few fragments hint at early momentum shifts and defensive plays.
Report from Milwaukee and St Paul detailing a split twin bill with errors and misplays. Notes include home runs by Puttmann, key outs by pitchers, and umpire calls from Kansas City versus Minneapolis. Scorers list various line scores and fielding miscues across the games.
Game called at 3 oelock at the Gymnasium of Turnverein Vorwaerts located 616 West Superior Street. Reopens September 8 for classes for boys and girls six years upwards, as well as ladies and gentlemen.
Gladys Luetiq Nowles infant daughter of Dr and Mrs I Sk Noblew died Thursday at midnight at St Joseph's Respite. Father is a city street tailor residing at 140 Summit Street. Funeral announcements note Mrs Barbare Balzer's funeral Sunday afternoon at 1 30 from 1334 Hayden Street and from St Joseph Reform Church. A telegram from the coroner reports hemorrhage.
A crowd watched Charly Street reach the dropped baseball after thirteen tries, finally catching it as a 125 foot per second descent from Washington Monument. The stunt drew cheers while players like Chevie Dewitt and Paul Himes were noted. a fatal 300 foot rebound of dropped balls was cited in other report. George W. Pask died from a sudden hemorrhage, with his body sent to Fort Wayne.
The Journal-Gazette reports amateur games at Lawson park Sunday afternoon featuring Wayne Masagny against South Wayne and a clash between Keestines and Pearls on Tatiern clip grounds. Teams priorly dominated play, with Tad Aine defeated yesterday by Sinegers 1 to 1. batteries Becker Koenig Erntor Erte and Johann listed.
In Albion Indiana on September 4 Joshuas Couts four miles northeast of town died at nine o clock of heart failure while at work wheat sacking. Funeral arrangements not made. Dr Jessie Otte of Noble county died Friday evening at her home age seventy eight. She was a Merriam Christian church member and survived by six sons and two daughters. Funeral Sunday morning at 923 from Merriam Christian church burial at Chapel cemetery with Rev Harris.
The Journal-Gazette in New Rome offers want ads limited to a single word per entry. The concise format promotes quick, terse listings for readers seeking brief notices.
Frank Pierre Sargent, commissioner general of immigration and longtime leader of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, died in Washington at 54 after a paralytic illness. A native of Vermont, he rose from engine wiper to top immigration official, respected for his labor and immigration work. His funeral will be held after a brief service, with wife Georgia N. McCulloch, daughter Mabel, and sister D. J. Wagner among mourners.
Auburn Indiana residents will crowd Courthouse Park for a Democratic rally with two sessions at 2 PM and evening in the coliseum. Speakers include Hon B P Shively of South Bend, Frink Heli of Rossville, and Henry Warrum of Indianapolis, set to discuss current political issues.
Van Wert faces Port Wayne Shamrocks in a championship double bill at Leagus Park on Labor Day. A double win would clinch the series for Van Wert, with key players Hoffer Strader Robbins Floyd Bowman Was Runser Dimminger Centlivre Koors Keysor listed among the participants. The event also notes upcoming matches if results shift and mentions a Beginners’ class starting September 7 at Tanner's.
Northern state shooters gather for the annual fall shoot at the Corner Rod and Gun Club range. Secretary Evans expects a high quality program similar to last year with prizes for top shooters. A day of competition will be set aside for divisions with prize funds shared among four age groups.
Special menu at Hof Brau features black bass and white fish options with frog legs and soft shell crabs available alongside salads and sides. Fresh catches highlighted for local diners seeking seafood variety.
Minor Heir wins pacing mile at St Paul with a 3:00 time at the Minnesota State Fair racing meet. The event features Dan Fatch’s unpaced record attempt and notes on other heats such as Mary Mac and Governor Seartes securing purses, while Black Loom and other entries race in pace events.
The Hof Brau announces daily specials featuring fegs and soft shell crabs. Patrons can enjoy fresh seafood options with the restaurant’s usual casual dining ambiance.
Mary Anne Jarmison, Wells County's oldest resident, dies at 97 years, six months, and 30 days after six weeks of bed confinement due to sciatic rheumatism. She moved to Indiana fifty years ago with her husband and leaves six sons and three daughters among her children. Turtle soup featured all day at Wiebke's Board of Trade.
Auburn ind sept 4 readers of The Journal Gazette are alarmed as to the Beahler case contested in the Krenit Court where Special Judge Hanan ruled unfavorably to Beahler, former saltkkeeper of Garrett. Judge Honan arrived to sign the bill of exceptions prepared by Beebles Sharpless and Leonard. The bill, full of heated argument, must be sent to the supreme court by Monday. Indiana Furniture Co.
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