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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1908
Page
1
In a tight championship contest the series remains undecided as near-final clashes produce neither decisive lead nor final winner. Key players including Yan, Eleton, and Buck figure in a tense scoring exchange while umpires and managers weigh next steps for the two clubs to settle the outcome.
Cincinnati won 3 to 2 in a Pittsburgh road contest with Arey Slate and Wilson contributing hits. McLean and Lamphemsdtigier added supporting plays as Cincinnati edges ahead in the series ending in Md. on September 12.
In a windy shaded ballpark, the Shamrocks edged the Moris with a 6 to 4 win over the Shamrocks. Morris led the offense with timely hits and strong pitching by Alberts and Morris. Umpires Shuridan and Tift called the game after a long delay, with both teams producing key runs across the innings.
In a packed Latonia event, Barney Oldfield clinched the $2,500 sweepstakes title amid a day of racing that featured Christie, Kristie, and a few notable crashes. Oldfield set a fast pace, winning the last five races and matching notable times, while a day-long card included a record attempt and a non-fatal accident injuring a rider.
Fragmented report from early-season games details Kansas City scoring edge over Towle with close finishes. Highlights include Wilrarkee, Brown, Ke ayer, and Swann in a rough lineup as the team battles through a tense set. Louisville and Indianapolis also feature, with Lin Jey and Hughes delivering runs in a slow paced contest.
Bari NY reports Aggart will head the New York state delegation’s efforts at the Rochester democratic convention. Thomas P. L. of Indianapolis named head of Travelers by national commune. William Hoge of New York to handle New York duties. B. O. Wood, national committeeman from Michigan, assigned to traveling men’s association chair. J. Culkin of Chicago to lead railway men’s affairs. Indianapolis event slated with Mack, Token party figures and governors considered. Conference in Rochester to nominate a governor candidate. party leaders discuss county support and Indianapolis meeting.
A city notice reports a Young Peoples meeting at Grage Reformed Church on Tuesday evening. Elsie Wehart hosts the gathering expecting over two hundred attendees for the event. A feature item includes a bread or baking prize won by a local donor.
A garbled recap lists various players and teams such as Barney Bad and The Coré Rod, with mentions of hits, runs, and a club game. Several proper nouns appear inconsistently, including Madison, Seder, and Ump, creating a fragmented scoreless summary of a local amateur baseball event.
In a period ad style notice from Fort Wayne Indiana readers are urged to resist backaches and kidney pains with Qean's Kidney Pills. The testimonial claims the remedy restores kidney function and eases back and midsection discomfort. The piece promotes Steer drug stores and local agents selling the pills.
A cost closing sale exits Steinman’s at 1009 Broad Street as the newspaper shop narrows inventory and shifts to a final clearance. The event signals a concluding chapter for the local paper store, with discounts expected on remaining stock.
Chanler gains momentum as delegates shift toward his gubernatorial bid. William J. Connors reports 125 delegates favor Chanler. Senator Patrick McCarren remains aligned with Mayor James N. Adams, Buffalo, amid hours of talks.
The article reports on a luncheon with Mr. Hitchcock and Senator Dison in Chicago regarding a proposed itinerary. It notes potential Cincinnati rally dates, Taft's possible attendance, and a national league of Republican chiefs rally organized to be held in Cincinnati, with movement details through Lancaster and Columbus.
George Eager, a tamer, found two barns on Andrew Simmons farm burned down while he was visiting his brother. The barns housed fine stock and grain valued at over $1,000, with planned exhibit stock and a $300 offer in the past week. No insurance covered the losses. new barns will be built after debris is cleared.
A long suffering soldier dies at his home on Shire Wayne Street after years of illness. Survived by wife Mrs Mary Burlingane and four children. Funeral from the Methodist church on Tuesday at 2 PM, with services at Abivhleville.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled note about a servant problem and a container with names such as Raey Yash Roig and Keen. It hints at obedience and an easy task, mentioning Foun agi and Thetis. The text is incomplete and hard to confirm specifics.
A public defense of Judge Taft's labor rulings and injunctions is presented, arguing his record protects wage workers, restrains corporate abuse, and supports government supervision of interstate rail commerce. The piece asserts Taft stands against capital-pressured favoritism, calls for fair wages, reasonable rates, and robust enforcement of labor rights. It emphasizes trust in Taft to uphold justice for workers and fair dealing for all stakeholders in industry.
The fragment names several odd terms and proper nouns including Hoake Watt and Stagerelyyorrs with unclear context. Other references such as TRUCE ROSEV ELT and Mr Conrvit Koluy hint at a damaged or garbled OCR sample. The readable text offers no coherent event or person outcome.
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