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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1909
Page
2
An old promotional notice explains the rising prevalence of kidney disease and urges readers to use Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as the best remedy for kidney, bladder and urinary issues. It claims wide relief, offers free sample bottle and book, and lists the address in Binghamton New York.
Reporters note a vaudeville style entrance by Jeffries drawing cheers from fans who expect a bout with Johnson. The crowd reaction signals potential scheduling of a prominent heavyweight clash after the show.
After appearing in vaudeville in San Francisco Champion J J Jeffries weighs a road tour. He aims to condition himself first and may be managed by Billy Delaney with sparring partner Big Al Kaufmann. Charles Waldron to book engagements. He hopes to meet Jack Johnson for the heavyweight title.
Invitations are issued for a Friday evening ball at the Dousman house for the employees with dancing from five to eleven and a luncheon. Thursday the McGregor basketball team meets the local club at the Metropolitan block. Various residents and visitors are noted with travel plans and health. The Prairie du Chien Woolen mills reopen after stock-taking. a verse from Henry Sidnor Harrison appears.
A religious author reports years of kidney trouble with a severe winter attack confining him to bed eight days. He describes thick white sediment in urine and frequent urination, then says Foley's Kidney Remedy reduced the pain and normalized his urine. He endorses the product.
Chicago January 7 western golfers are stirred by a report that eastern clubs will capitulate at the United States Golf Association meeting in New York to elect a western man as president for 1910. Western clubs threaten to secede unless representation is granted and may form the American Golf Association at their January 16 Western meeting.
Milwaukee January 7. The annual business meeting of the Wisconsin Bowling association will be held at 3 p m January 22 at the Plankinton house. Officers for the year will be elected and the 1910 tournament city chosen. Rumor says President John Koerner and Secretary Frank Woodbury may be re elected though no candidacy has been announced.
President Berney Dreyfus returns from Cincinnati with news that Dan McGann will join Milwaukee after Boston National Club waived him to Cincinnati in a deal tied to Catener Roth. Cincinnati claimed McGann following the waiver play.
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The report says conditions are encouraging and a league heads meeting will be held January 17 in Milwaukee. Local officers have not chosen a delegate yet. the matter will be addressed at the board’s next meeting scheduled soon.
Chicago fans predict a boxing boom after Mayor Busse approves a Seventh regiment show on January 20 featuring Stanley Ketchel Johnny Conlon and Johnny Thompson. Thompson to box six rounds no decision under Philadelphia rules. The event could revive Chicago’s premier fight scene after Tattersall’s era.
Fred Simpson the Ojibway from Hiawatha Reserve Canada is named a potential relay runner alongside Tom Longboat and Tom Williams of Somerville for a four mile relay in a twelve mile match against Alfred Shrubb the English champion next Saturday night. The third man remains to be chosen as a relay member.
A series of all expense escorted tours from twenty one to fifty three days is arranged by the Tourist Department of the Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line. The itineraries cover Old Mexico California and Colorado with direct Southern routes via January and February 1909. Corre spondence solicited through H Hutchison manager.
New York January 7. John T Brush president of the Giants says he owns no stock in the St Louis Nationals and has not been approached to buy. He notes several St Louis players are with his club to help win the pennant and says he has given no thought to any stock purchase.
Princeton University's hockey team opened the international league by defeating Columbia 7 to 5 in a fast game. The January 7 matchup featured strong play and early lead by Princeton, signaling a confident start to the league slate.
The Continentals defeated the Nationals on Hunt's alleys Tuesday night with scores totaling 545 pins. Results listed show Nationals 163 191 191 and Continentals 201 545?
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a painless, private home remedy for piles. It offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Drug Co at 92 Pyramid Building, Marshell, Mich, with full boxes available from druggists for 60 cents after trial. Thousands claim cure without surgery or doctors.
President Roosevelt has urged J A Rector to race J E Walker the South African visiting New York next summer to decide the world 100 yard title Rector is expected to accept the challenge and the match is seen as likely to be arranged.
Frank Chance star first baseman and manager of the Chicago Cubs has been offered 25 000 for two seasons by a Stockton California syndicate. He will confer with Cubs president Murphy before deciding.
Glasgow January 6 Charlie Barr famed skipper of the American defender is slated to command the next cup challenger. Barr now captains a British racing yacht and follows Sir Thomas Lipton's withdrawal in a sport born of unsatisfactory conditions.
Following the New York Yacht Club rules, other yachtsmen join Barr at the helm to pursue the coveted trophy, signaling a determined push to claim the prize.
President Roosevelt informed the Senate that, after receiving assurances a financial panic would follow if the Tennessee Coal and Iron Co. was not absorbed by U S Steel, he told the attorney general there would be no government prosecution under the given circumstances.
Edward Hawley, president of the Iowa Central and the Minneapolis and St Louis railroads, testifies before government investigators on the Harriman merger. He describes how after Southern Pacific gained control of Morgan steamship lines, it became a strong competitor for Pacific coast freight. He notes pre consolidation lower Denver traffic rates and high shares of sea board business, including up to 85 percent, and questions about westbound tonnage data.
Blye led the department compiling westbound tonnage statements from 1883 to 1901 for New York Philadelphia and Baltimore routes. The trunk line alliance included New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, West Shore, Lackawanna, Pennsylvania, Ontario and Western, Lehigh Valley and Central of New Jersey railroads. Frank W. White of the Interstate Commerce Commission auditors identified freight tariffs presented as exhibits by Attorney Kellogg for the government.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a simple remedy for grippe coughs that may develop into pneumonia. It claims the remedy heals inflamed lungs and prevents dangerous conditions, advising the yellow packaged product.
In a London Standard quip a village vicar replies to Archbishop Maclagan’s offer of a quiet day for clergy meditation with a sharp joke that what the people need is an earthquake, highlighting humorous religious letters.
A light verse notes how gossip fuels scandal while church women hold firm on charity spending. It mocks bachelors who overspend and men who hide purchases, with a playful jab at social restraint in a small-town setting.
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