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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1907
Page
2
A Cleveland Leader excerpt presents a rustic fable about the eagle as a symbol of liberty. The tale recounts a man caging an eagle, a benevolent passerby freeing it, and the bird returning to kill the farmer's chickens, prompting Uncle Dick to remark on gratitude.
The Louisville Courier-Journal reports a court ruling that snoring is not cruel or inhuman treatment and not grounds for divorce. The decision establishes a precedent protecting the right to snore loudly, to the delight of some and the annoyance of others.
James Creedon a vagrant was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Judge Brindley this morning for begging.
Wholesale fish dealers in Minneapolis report record catches across Minnesota lakes this season and say prices remain stable. They argue no monopoly exists on the fish market as both rich and poor have rights to catch fish from public waters, keeping supply abundant and affordable.
The Philadelphia North American cites the Attorney General urging strict and impartial law enforcement for all. He argues punishing big criminals would demonstrate true impartiality and stop a subtle poison undermining business life.
In a Boston art course, two impecunious youths from the South share a frugal apartment. The elder student complains of coffee as he arrives at the kitchen, while Dick jokes that patience is needed and the coffee is already sketched in.
Sporting news notes Philadelphia moves ahead with a win over Chicago while Boston struggles against the Cubs. The American League table shows Philadelphia at 64 43 with a .598 pace, Chicago at 47 47 and Cleveland leading the division. In the National League, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia lead the standings with Brooklyn and Cincinnati following. St. Louis trails with a .296 pace.
Fond du Lac, Wis August 23 Pink pitched a three hit game as Fond du Lac beat La Crosse 9 to 1 and took the doubleheader. Oshkosh swept Madison 6 to 0 and 3 to 0. Wausau defeated Eau Claire 2 to 7 while Green Bay fell to Freeport 2 to 3 with Warhop holding Freeman to a batter's duel. The standings show La Crosse leading with 59 wins and 35 losses, Green Bay 38-56, Fond du Lac 25-64.
Philadelphia defeated Chicago 2 0 while Detroit beat Hostoe 8 to 0. Cleveland upset Washington 2 to 1. Pittsburgh led New York 20 to 5 as Brooklyn edged St Louis 7 6. Chicago triumphed over Boston 3 to 2 and Philadelphia won 245 to 1 2 over Cincinnati.
New York plays Chicago, Philadelphia faces St Louis, Boston visits Cleveland, Washington meets Detroit. Chicago hosts Boston, Pittsburg travels to New York, Cincinnati visits Philadelphia, and St Louis travels to Brooklyn.
Columbus beat Milwaukee 4 to 0 in Milwaukee while Louisville posted a 4-5 record against St. Paul, who won 1-1. Indianapolis stood at 5 with Minneapolis at 1 as Columbus played in Milwaukee and Toledo faced Kansas City.
The St Louis Star Chronicle recalls Konetchy's rookie year when he mistook cantaloupe for mush melon in hotel dining. The Polish player demanded mush melon and debated with a waiter before the manager clarified that cantaloupe is the same fruit.
Toledo August 23 Charlie Chech Toledo star pitcher and Joseph H Clarke left fielder sold to Cleveland club of the American league. Chech spent most last year with Cincinnati and set an American association strikeout record with fourteen in nine innings. Clarke leads the league in hitting and is second in stolen bases. He is brother of Fred Clarke manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
A reporter composes an obituary for a deceased millionaire. He asks the heir which years the father served in the senate, but the son asks to omit any mention of that service to spare the family. The exchange highlights sensitivity over political history in funerary notices.
A concise reflection notes that true principles guide men through deeds more than words. It stresses integrity, consistency, and accountability as indicators of character across situations.
In New York at the Lambs Club, famed humorist Hoyt tells a tale from his days with a steam yacht. He hired an engineer who was to source coal himself, even suggesting theft if needed. When autumn arrived, Hoyt found only a few scuttlefuls left, and the missing coal was traced to the engineer.
A laborer charged with petty offense asks the judge for character witnesses. He cites the chief constable, claiming a twenty year residence proves his good name, prompting astonishment from the chief who replies he does not know the man.
Readville Massachusetts August 23 Kreuger won the Norfolk stake of 6000 after three tight finishes. Sam Rysdyk Wilson Addington and Miss Gay clashed at the wire, causing Lesters Dore to fall and sprain his ankle. Geers set early pace with John A as McDonald’s Krueger surged to victory by a neck. Thasham won Ponkapoag 4500 and Emboy beaten in final furlong. Lotta Crabtree’s Lotta took the 2 08 trot.
A La Crosse baseball update reports Manager Pink Hawley seeking three expert second basemen and Pitcher Dodge while Hastings of Lansing, Indiana recovers from a rib fracture after a collision during a slide at La Crosse. Palmyra racing drew four thousand spectators with wins by Alice Woodford and Mr Murphy, plus a cup race won by Court Jarvis, as Oneida County fair opened with a large crowd and a horse racing accident causing head injuries to driver Edwards.
National Cycling association bulletin No. 10 lists registrations: Professionals Oscar Schwab New York City Elmer L Collins Lynn Massachusetts George Wiley Syracuse New York Amateurs track and road Joe D Hanna Tampa Fred O Stillman Melrose Charles Mack New York John Cullin Everett Amateurs Road racing only F Hamilton F J Wagner Philadelphia J Clews North Haledon E Woolbert Raymond Nelson Pleasantville E Crandall Henry Gatewood Thos Curack Nealy Sprecht Atlantic City Jos E Anderson Harold Scott New York City.
San Francisco report notes a potential postponement or rescheduling of the Gans Isritt fight set for September 9. The Native Sons of the Golden West protest holding the event on Admission Day, fearing interference with celebrations. Promoters remain in suspense as the issue unfolds.
Blair defeats Mondovi 5 to 0 on Mondovi diamond after weekend 7 to 6 loss. Pitcher Jacques from Blair shines with strong work across most Blair games. Lineups repeat for both days with Blair players G Torreson Gould Smith Benaud Jacques Squire Bersing C Torreson A Bersing James Harvey Tanner Hubbard Borst Halberg Ward. Saturday Blair led 4 to 1 after three innings. Sunday Blair capitalized with a 5 run surge to seal win.
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