Indianapolis Speedway Opens With Fast Auto Races
Indianapolis records a grand opening as the Indianapolis Motor Speedway begins with strong crowd turnout. Fatality reported when Literatl of Dayton dies from injuries after being thrown from a Stoddard Dayton car during a speedway event. Buick leads in early heats and track records threaten distant world marks as cars race in several classes and a 30 mile event unfolds.
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Rioting at Pressed Steel Car Strike Sparks City Turmoil
In Pittsburg on August 19 officials face a volatile strike at the Pressed Steel Car plant. About 2,000 strike breakers are inside a stockade while strikers patrol streets and river fronts. Rioting last night saw street clashes, brick and stone throwing, and gunfire as police and troopers guard the plant perimeter.
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Horse Falls and Kills Sordahl in Wisconsin Field
Peter Sordahl, 25, of Liberty Pole, was found dead beside his horse after a field trek from his home in Viroqua Wisconsin. The animal apparently stumbled into a shock of grain, throwing Sordahl and fatally injuring him while the horse was also hurt. He had been married two years.
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Steamer Margaret Grounds Off Thumb Bay
The steamer Margaret ran aground near Thumb s early today in AX Nova Scotia. Thirty five people were saved from the vessel as crews coordinated rescue efforts and patrols secured the area.
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Walter Wellman Sets North Pole Balloon Quest From Hammerfest
A Hammerfest report quotes the captain of the Italian steamer Thalia that Walter Wellman left Spitzbergen on Monday August 16 in his dirigible balloon bound for the North Pole. Wellman had waited weeks for favorable winds.
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Miss Klinder Best Waltzer at Greene’s Picnic
Miss Anna Klinder of 331 North Seventh Street won the best lady waltzer prize at the Yeomen picnic on Wednesday. The prize included Greene’s store’s most expensive net and lace waist showcased there.
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Man's fingers crushed under pile driver at sewer site
Thomas Allen, resident of the North side, worked in a ditch with a pile driver for a local sewer construction firm. His three fingers were crushed when they slipped under the hammer and the fingers were amputated.
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New York probes GOR primary law and money rules
Madison dispatch reports the New York legislative primary probe in Wisconsin. The committee heard Secretary Frear favor the Wisconsin law then opposed by Sen John M Whitehead who warned it favors money. Lush explained the second choice system as part of the hearing.
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Boston Falls and War Is Over Today
A terse notice reports Boston falls and the war ending today with unclear details. The fragment suggests a local or regional event marked by a cessation or conclusion.
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Pitcher Slats Morrow Sold to Quincy Club
Eau Claire mainstay Slats Morrow was sold to the Quincy club of the Central association. He will finish the season with the Boosters before reporting to the Illinois club.
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Wichita Lid Off Card Open City After Imitation Beer Ban Rejected
Wichita Kansas on August 12 reports the city back to normal after four months closed. Imatation beer sales surge as dozens of places reopen and gambling resumes. Three city commissioners recently refused to enact a ban on beer imitations.
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Taft to Dedicate New Y M C A Building in La Crosse
President Taft will dedicate the new $10,000 Y M C A building during a Sept. 17 visit to La Crosse. The event includes a parade route, city decorations, a five minute speech, and a reception with officials and a brass band. Route planning is pending final approval.
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North La Crosse Park Plea to North Side Youths
The Park Commission urges boys and girls of the North Side to stay off the unfinished park to avoid delaying grading and completion. Supt Iverson and officials appeal for cooperation to keep work moving. The Tribune relays the appeal from Hixon Easton Colman Gun and Iverson? to gain support from parents.
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Nationals at Boston and New York games recap
Baseball today shows the Nationals at Boston with RHE 15 to 5 and Boston 2 to 5 in the early innings, plus the Americans at New York where Boston wins 10 to 7 and 9 to 1. Batteries listed include Bell Bergen Mattern Graham Arrellanes Karger Ci cotte Carrigan Warhop Sweeney Ames Crandall Schlei Moren Sparks Corridon Dooin.
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Greene's Give Prizes at Yeoren Picnic
Manager Harfield of Greene's Limited donated a valuable prize at the Yeoren picnic showcasing the store's generosity toward worthy causes.
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Men In Peril In An Ocean Storm Near Newport
Adrift in two barges the Shawmont and Saucon twenty two men are believed to be facing death on the high seas near Newport Rhode Island. Tug crews Valley Forge and Monocacy reached Saunderstown reporting the loss of the barges in yesterday’s storm.
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Robert Tainter Given Two Years at Green Bay Reformatory
A 20 year old burglar and arsonist, Robert Tainter, pleads guilty and is sentenced to two years at Waupun penitentiary. His mother Mrs. Tainter and Dr. Frank Tainter travel to La Crosse for support as he leaves on the Milwaukee train to begin his term. The family faces public headlines and emotional farewells.
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Weather notes and river forecast for Wisconsin region
Coolest reading at La Crosse 60 with 86 as warmest and light winds. Forecasts show fair weather across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa tonight and Friday. River forecast indicates a rising stage with subtle increases at Red Wing and La Crosse readings.
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