Beebe A Star Pitcher From Hyde Park To Major Leagues
Fred Beebe, the St. Louis Cardinals young pitcher, rose from Hyde Park High School Chicago to national prominence with Illinois University. He set scholastic strikeout records, starred for Illinois in 1902 and 1903, played for the La Salles and Oshkosh, led Wisconsin state league in wins with 28 and six doubleheaders, and was traded to St. Louis for Jack Taylor Noonan and 7500 dollars.
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Fred Beebe
St. Louis Cardinals
Chicago
St. Louis
Illinois University
Hyde Park High School
Beebe
Hyde Park
Evanston
Cook County
Illinois
Stagg
Chicago University
George Huff
Huff
Stahl
Ruthgeb
Cook
Lundgren
America
Harvard
Ilinois
Marshall Field
Chicago Electric Light Company
la Salles
Oshkosh
Jack Taylor
Taylor
Noonan
Local Game License Law Details Now In Effect
A new county game license requires a $1 fee and is valid until December 31 after issuance. Hunters must obtain licenses from their county auditor if hunting outside their residence county, with restrictions on species and shipment limits. Prairie chickens season runs Sept 1 to Nov 1, and deer and male antlered moose season runs Nov 10 to Nov 30. Licenses and affidavits are available at the county auditor's office upon proof of residence.
Wisconsin League Clubs Face Financial Strain in Midwest
Green Bay and Wausau clubs seek public funds as costs exceed revenues. Wisconsin state league president John Powers arrives to organize a subscription drive among businessmen and fans to cover salaries and expenses. Wausau faces imminent pay shortages with about $600 unpaid and feared season cancellation if funds are not pledged by Saturday.
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Green Bay
the Gazette
John T. Powers
la Crosse
Wausau
Hunters Ready as Season Opens Two Weeks From Saturday
In La Crosse and nearby areas preparations begin for the hunting season opening in two weeks. Reports say many birds are on prairies and locals plan trips west to the Dakotas and western Minnesota to hunt. Hunters bring dogs and travel by train while awaiting September 1 start.
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la Crosse
Prairies
Minnesota
Dakotas
Letter to the Voters Calls Out Term Limits and Trusts
A letter urges voters to oppose the district attorney seeking a third term and accuses him of an office trust. The writer pledges to abolish trusts and asks support for the Republican ticket at the September 4 primary. More to come.
Man Driven to Madness Surrenders to Asylum in Ky
James Spaulding a Boyle county farmer entered Lakeland asylum for the insane of his own free will after confessing to burning a neighbor’s barn and fearing he would harm his wife and three children. He said an uncontrollable impulse compelled him to leave Central City and burn his store and home. He told the jailer he could not withstand the urge and sought confinement to protect his family.
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Lexington
James Spaulding
Boyle County
Lakeland Asylum
Spaulding
Danville
Central City
James Wessenger
Indecent Conduct Court Martial On Naval Vessel
At Mare Island Navy Yard a court martial tries Lieut Edwin H Dunn executive officer of the Independence accused of keeping a woman in his quarters for three days while temporarily in command. He pleads mental irresponsibility from drink as witnesses describe intoxication and lax discipline aboard the ship.
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San Francisco
Cal
Mlare Island Navy Yard
Edwin H. Dunn
Independence
Harber
Dunn
Navy Yard
Advertising’s Answer to the Real Riddle
The item discusses how advertising supposedly provides clues to solving a difficult puzzle. It frames marketing as revealing the solution by shaping perception and guiding choices, with emphasis on creative strategy and messaging impact.
La Crosse Edges Eau Claire In Sunday Tilt
La Crosse won 6 to 2 at Eau Claire as part of a close pennant chase. Oshkosh defeated Freeport 8 to 3 in the first game and Freeport won the second 5 to 3 in ten innings. W. B. U beat Tomah 6 to 1 in a pitching duel with Smith and Kohn stars. Attendance 250.
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Eau Claire
la Crosse
Freeport
Oshkosh
Wausau
Green Bay
Wis
Pet
la Crosse Ce Ee
Eau“ Claire
Foukiem
Wausau Defeats Green Bay in Pitchers Duel
Wausau beat Green Bay 5 to 4 in a high scoring contest here yesterday. The Wausau offense pushed across five runs while Green Bay managed four. Batteries were Miller and Troeh for Wausau and Charles and Lannon for Green Bay.
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Wausau
Green Bay
Wis
R. H. E. Wausau
Miller and Troeh
Charles
Lannon
Tragic Wheat Bin Death of 9YearOld in Lancaster
In Gordonville Pennsylvania Rut ter Leaman nine years old fell into a wheat bin at J P Hermans warehouse while watching workers drain grain into a freight car. Struggling for breath as grain pressure trapped him, he choked to death before rescuers freed his body half an hour later.
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Lancaster
Rutter Leaman
J. P. Herman’s
Gordonville
Rutter
Seaman
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Calumet Sorin Ske
Powers
Weeks
Allen and McGinnis
Asylum
Orgies
Gause Inquiry
Champs
R. H. E. Oshkosh
Kerr
Moore
Skopec
Flynn
Erickson
Crangle
Scott and Erickson
Tomah
Smith
Butte
Uchsel
Riley
Fuchsel
Johnson
I Burke
Kircheis
Fuchsel If
Rome Way
Kohn
Burke
Fus Leak
Gund
Josiah Zeisler
Northwestern University of Chicago
John Gund Brewing Co
Willy
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