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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1910
Page
9
Interviews with supporters and alumni reveal a push to adopt rugby style football at the university. Regents face scrutiny from athletic council leaders and residents as debate grows over introducing a rugby based game into intercollegiate play.
The report notes Manager Frank Murphy may shuffle the Cubs lineup after a December 6 meeting in New York. A list of stars including Pattie Be is mentioned as potentially being traded if satisfactory terms are found.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting internally on blood and mucous membranes and building up the constitution. It asserts testimonials support its powers and offers a one hundred dollar reward if it fails, naming F G Cheney Co as proprietors and listing druggists at 75 cents.
A fragmented sports item notes an unlikely bout in Dec 6 coverage. The text mentions Peter Giant Boer from Chicago, Yussiff Mahmout and a quick double arm hold, but the meaning is unclear due to OCR corruption.
A movement to form a basketball league for Wisconsin eight normal schools aims to crown a state champion. Schools in Milwaukee Superior Black River Falls Whitewater La Crosse Platteville Stevens Point and Oshkosh would play in sectional rounds before a final series. Transportation concerns may influence the format and the plan may expand to other sports if successful.
Abe Attell says he can outpoint Packey McFarland in a ten round featherweight contest at the Fairmont on December 19. Weighing at 135 pounds six hours before, Attell plans to then target Wolgast or Moran. McFarland is described as classy but lacking a knockout punch.
Chicago today received word from Indiana Athletic Director Hutchins proposing a neutral site game in Indianapolis next year with the Maroons as opponents. If approved, the Hoosiers expect a gate of at least 6000 dollars, marking a first on a non-Chicago gridiron for these teams.
J P Harris owner of the Doves says he has not sold the Boston team yet and denies that J H Russell of New York or F Tener are involved. Lake has one more year to manage and will remain in control next season as the directors hold their annual meeting.
In a December storm Champ Clark walked two miles through slush to the Capitol, arriving to loud applause after shedding wet gear. Uncle Joe Cannon rode in a heated limousine to the Capitol, while Vice President Sherman arrived in a government furnished car without exposure to the storm.
In Kansas City Johnny McCarthy loses to Kid Barada of St Joseph Mo in ten rounds before 3000 fans. Barada boxes clever while McCarthy rushes. The card’s second bout ends in a decision for Tommy Dix, claimant of the southern lightweight title.
OLSEN AN EASYMARK BALTIMORE Md Dec 6 If the hope of the majority of followers of wrestling does not go wrong Charles Olsen of Indianapolis heavyweight grappler should prove easy for Americus the Baltimore mat man in their bout here tonight.
National Sporting Club members prepare for a full house tonight to watch Lew Powell the California lightweight face Young Ot in a ten round match at the venue.
Grace Hunter, a widow from Oil City, sued for a $2,000 kiss she valued. Judge Murff ordered $500 damages after James K. Norman, former Oil City postmaster, was found to have committed the act. Norman initially planned an appeal but settled.
Bonds of local industry are tested as several laborers cited for unproductive habits. The piece profiles workers once known for steady toil and questions whether their old performance can be rekindled.
Theatric crowd praises Bernard Good Alber's Polar Bears as the best animal act since vaudeville began in this city. The twelve bears, led by skilled trainer, perform feats that blend power with playful stage presence. The show also features Rawson and Clare in Just Kids, plus comic Lester Bernard and a short film program.
Fayetteville resident recounts how his sister survived a consuming illness after using King’s New Discovery. He praises its cure for coughs colds lague asthma croup and bronchial troubles and notes trial bottles are free with guarantee by O T Erhart.
The immigration commission report to Congress urges restricting unskilled immigration and barring aliens with criminal records. It calls for deportation of major criminals within five years and for deportation of public charges within three years, under secretary of commerce and labor discretion. The report notes immigrants largely seek better conditions and that new arrivals differ from earlier waves in crime, charity needs, and urban concentration.
Milwaukee proposals seek complete home rule and city ownership of all utilities. Resolutions refer to pre election promises by the Socialist bloc and include plans for municipal slaughterhouses housing for workers and new municipal hospitals, referred to the legislation committee.
More than 100 ministers and delegates attend the Wisconsin Federation of Churches and Christian Workers meeting at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. Welcoming remarks cite university and Madison groups. the federation includes 328 denominations representing 17 million Protestants.
Nomas offers to lend a hand in a poker game, displaying generosity and sportsmanship. The gesture centers on assisting a fellow player and fostering fair play at the table.
The Wisconsin supreme court hears the state's suit to recover 220,732 dollars and 48 cents paid as fines by Milwaukee for violations of the penal code from 1859 to 1908. The city argues the claim is barred by statute of limitations while the state cites constitutional provision directing payment to the state. If upheld, the funds would go to the state school fund.
Madison records show multiple candidates and parties reporting campaign costs. Henry F. Cochems of Milwaukee spent 3061.88, George F. Hambrecht of Grand Rapids 2040.35, M. E. Burke of Beaver Dam 1433.06, Henry Allen Cooper of Racine 1862.45. The Social Democratic state central committee reported 3809.40 per Victor L. Berger’s filing.
The Hyde Diamond Benson fraud case resurfaces as prosecutors push a reopening inquiry into the alleged con. Investigators review new evidence and question the defenses as the long-running saga enters a renewed phase.
The B J Johnson Bus Co Milwaukee Wisconsin announced a rare promotion offering a ten cent cake of Palmolive soap free with every 25 cent Galvanic soap purchase. Local grocers report many customers uptake as it slides into homes, with the company noting the move aims to boost brand entry and future sales of other soaps.
The Supreme Court will reopen the case of Frank A. Hyde and Joost H. Schneider who were convicted of conspiring to defraud the United States by acquiring large tracts of California land. The petition asserts lack of evidence for any conspiracy in the District of Columbia. Hyde resides in California and Schneider resides in Arizona.
Secretary announces a presidential withdrawal covering about 836814 acres of coal deposits in Utah, restricting access and use. The action, disclosed by public lands officials, marks a major conservation and resource management move by the Taft administration.
A witty quip notes whisky’s paradox as the bad kind spoils its reputation while the good is worth savoring but hard to keep from temptation. The line reflects social attitudes toward liquor and moderation.
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