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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1908
Page
2
Freddie Welsh arrives in Milwaukee ahead of the Salers bout as part of preparations for his upcoming fight schedule. The British boxer plans to sharpen skills and build form before facing the likely opponent in the next match.
Arthur Wallace of the Six Shooters captured individual honors at the Wisconsin Pony Bowling association tournament at the Calumet club alleys with a total of 1 107. A strong field followed, with top scores listed for multiple players and teams in the doubles and singles event.
A speaker argues that unemployment stems from mental worry and bodily illness. He links a clear mind and steady health to job performance, urging readers to treat indigestion with Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets and promising a mailed free sample from F. A. Stuart Co.
Governor Sheldon, 36 when elected in 1906, pushed square deal reforms including railroad and corporate law changes. He sought to pay part of his salary to Lieutenant Governor Hopewell while Hopewell led the state in his absence, a move opposed by critics. Sheldon is a Nebraska native, University of Nebraska and Harvard graduate, and a Spanish War captain.
Advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a universal laxative and cold cure sold for 25 cents. It calls for the signature of E. W. Grove and claims worldwide use to cure a cold in one day.
A conference in Boston between Harvard and Princeton representatives led to a binding-possible football game scheduled for November 7 in Cambridge. Harvard's athletic committee must ratify, with Princeton initiating the agreement. The last Harvard Princeton game was in 1896 and a renewal may extend to baseball as well. Crane’s attendance suggests he will coach Harvard again next season.
Chicago's second annual motor boat show at the Coliseum closed after a week of record sales and rising attendance. One firm sold out its entire inventory for 1908, signaling strong momentum for Chicago boating this year. Manager Chester T. Campbell called the event more circus like before noting exhibitors will move to Boston for the city’s next exhibition.
Iowa authorities report evidence that Ted Willets, Ames fullback, played five years of football before the current season. He allegedly spent two years at Grinnell College and four at the state agricultural college. The university plans to sever athletic relations with the agricultural college over alleged irregularities.
Manager McGuire instructed Young Criger Winter Tannehill Morgan Burchell McFarland and Barrett to report at Hot Springs on February 18. Players will stay three weeks before moving to Little Rock on March 10 to be ready for the season.
Chicago Jan 10 Lee Quillin signed with the White Sox for the coming season a move not yet finalized with Milwaukee in the American Association. President Comiskey received the contract yesterday afternoon. Brooklyn Treasurer Medicus was in the city seeking extra players but offered no deal.
Two lightweights Willie Fitzgerald and Unk Russell plan a fifth street fight in Philadelphia after a quarrel sparked on a city block. They vow a bloody end with secrecy over time and venue to avoid police interruption.
The American Automobile Association executive committee pledges aid for a proposed New York to Paris motor race via Alaska and Siberia. Le Matin of Paris and the Times of New York back the event. The committee will seek affiliated groups’ support when time is right. Preparations are under way and entrants from home and abroad are anticipated.
A former drinker who rode horses into saloons now leads a quiet respectable life and would not touch alcohol again.
Fragmentary line reflects someone lamenting enforced duties and the lack of enjoyment in royal or formal tasks. The source shows a distressed tone about obligation over pleasure. The text hints at constraint and resignation in performing duties.
Chris von Der Ahe known as the boss president of the St. Louis browns has reportedly sold his saloon and left the business to head a professional baseball club. His wife declined to comment claiming he is ill with pneumonia and doctors ordered him not to be bothered. Rumors say he may run a club in Chicago or help form an outlaw team here.
The Chicago Motor Club through Henry Paulman announced support for the Glidden tour of 1908 targeting western roads. A proposed hub and spokes plan would run daily trips from Chicago to nearby points and back, gaining approval from several leading national manufacturers.
Grade school teachers meet nearly every afternoon in the high school auditorium. All grade teachers attend to discuss coming term plans and new schedules. Superintendent Bird reports favorable conditions. Miss Henderson was briefly out Thursday with a mild illness but is expected back Monday.
The St Aloysis society held its annual election in the Cathedral school rooms on Wednesday evening. Elected for 1908 were President Joseph Roth Vice president George Kohn Secretary John Hackner Treasurer Joseph Dockindorf flag bearer William Tegeder Marshal Jos Reisinger. Arrangements were made for a card party to be held in the school hall at the rear of St Joseph's Cathedral on the 28th.
Nell asks if wealth could save him while Belle replies T could try harder. The exchange hints at themes of money, desperation, and effort influencing outcomes.
Construction on the Pacific coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line advances toward Butte Montana with rails laid and through service planned to Seattle early in 1909. Bowman 163 miles west of the Missouri River already connected. grading near completion to Harlowton Montana. winter conditions mild aiding steady progress and financing secured.
A collection of maxims explores dodging duty, facing untrodden paths, and marriage woes. It humorously suggests widowhood as a cure for a woman's postmarital restlessness while noting fears that prevent men from settling scores.
Mrs Lex Jeffries, mother of the undefeated heavyweight, says her son Jim will never reenter the fighting arena. She, 72, from Los Angeles, says she is proud yet believes he will keep his word and quit prize fighting.
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