This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1907
Page
2
The Cubs defeated Brooklyn in a tightly fought game as pitcher Freeman was injured and forced from the field. A wet field disrupted play, and the Brooklyn club faced a tough loss while New York loomed a threat.
In the American League Detroit beat Washington 4 to 3 and New York defeated Boston 5 to 1. In the National League Chicago edged Brooklyn 1 to 0 while Philadelphia won 5 to 2 over Pittsburg. Cincinnati toppled Boston 3 to 2 and New York won 1 to 0 against St. Louis.
Chicago hosts Cleveland while St. Louis visits Detroit and Boston plays New York. Chicago meets Brooklyn as St. Louis faces New York and Pittsburg tours Philadelphia with Cincinnati visiting Boston.
Yesterday Milwaukee beat Toledo 3 to 2 and Minneapolis defeated Louisville 3 to 0 with St Paul winning 9 to 0 by forfeit over Indianapolis. Today Kansas City visits Milwaukee Toledo travels to Indianapolis and St Paul plays at Minneapolis.
Miss Jessie Thayer of Blue Mound Country Club failed to qualify in the opening round at Midlothian Golf Club, carding 154 four nine holes. Mrs. Edwin Whitcomb led with 107, while Miss Sally Ainslie set a course record with 95. Seventy eight women started. pairings listed for today. The article also notes Canada’s national emblem sugar maple and Brazilian coconut palms’ longevity.
Green Bay pitcher Freeman breaks right arm in loss to La Crosse as the teams split the Wisconsin circuit games. La Crosse wins 6-5 with six hits and sharp defense, while Green Bay miscues cost runs. Also: Eau Claire over Oshkosh 3-1 and Madison down Wausau 4-2 in the Aug 28 set.
La Crosse leads the Badger league with strong road play winning four of five at Fond du Lac and splitting at Wausau. The club opened against Green Bay and fans remain hopeful the champs will repeat as pennant winners. If road luck continues, Freeport will face a tough finish back home.
A Sunday baseball game saw Ben Fondering's Athletes defeat Money Creek 10 to 5. Earl Carsier struck out 13 for the Athletes, while Fondering botched a routine throw, allowing two Money Creek runs. A later attempt at a Kelley slide ended in a tag out at third.
Ed Kid Jackson of Michigan meets Jack Ward of Wisconsin in a 15 round featherweight battle at Wilton Wisconsin on Labor Day at 2 oclock with Dell Brittnall serving as referee.
Milwaukee boosters face poor attendance at Badger state fair due to lack of special train service. Walworth county residents travel one or two at a time, while a single accommodating train could draw many from the countryside. Elkhorn visitors must depart Milwaukee at 3 20 p.m. to return the same day via Corliss. A special train or two could raise turnout for next year.
A Chicago News piece collects vivid, short vignettes of oppressive heat. Images include a sunbaked concrete sidewalk, a mirage-haunted desert caravan, soap stained kitchen misery at 95 degrees, a becalmed yacht deck in brutal sun, a scarlet lily field under a hot hush, a treeless country road dusty with an ox team, and a sleepless August night with no relief in sight.
President Elliott of La Crosse appeals for a welcome as the team, recently at Green Bay hospital to visit Hazel, prepares to return home for a Labor Day double header with Eau Claire. Elliott laments a rough season with injuries and rain causing three Sundays and one Saturday cancelations affecting the Wisconsin league race.
A witty, aphoristic statement contrasts guilt with labor, suggesting satisfaction comes when others toil for one’s livelihood. The quip examines ethics and livelihoods in a sharp, detached voice.
At Narragansett Park Providence on August 28 Angus Pointer won the Park View event in straight heats matching a 2:04 pace the best in the field. Tempus Fugit driven by Davis nosed out by a neck in the 2:17 trot with Tempus Fugit a close second after sensational early work. The 2:09 trot required an extra heat with Lotta and Beatrice Berlin securing first and second money.
Regent Thomas Morris traveled to Madison to join the executive committee of the normal board. They will review completed La Crosse normal school plans and decide on final changes. If accepted, bids will be advertised and preliminary work begun before construction starts.
The Natchez custom required royal family members and wives to die with a chief on his death. Ettendeal fled with his wife dying, seeking refuge with Governor Bienville in New Orleans. Bienville offered protection and argued Ettendeal was not present during the ceremony, avoiding his execution.
An amusing Leslie's Weekly item recounts a pretty Frenchwoman on a continental railway who lavished care on her dog for hours at stations and between legs. She feeds the dog from a basket containing wraps shoes and a bright bow, and buys mineral water for the pet using a tiny folding cup.
Condensed statement of the condition of the State Bank of La Crosse located in La Crosse Wisconsin at the close of business on August 22 1907. The document details assets liabilities capital and other financial items as of that date reflecting the bank's condition for public record.
Readable figures show loans and discounts totaling 692457.92 with U S and other bonds 81103.50, banking house 8000.00, and deposits from banks 294955.67. Total assets and liabilities balance at 1,076,627.92 with capital stock 50000 and undivided profits 9906.15.
A claim that 24 percent of lunacy is heredity is cited, while noting that it requires effort to support even a bluff. The remark highlights how contested such statistics are and the need for solid backing in psychological assertions.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.