15 Jan 1908
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1908
Page
1
Eddy Konetchy former La Crosse league star and now St. Louis Nationals first-sacker declares Pink Hawley the best manager in the state league. He cites Hawley turning discarded players into winners and questions talk of replacing him for saving money.
The piece weighs the presidential prospects of New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes and Minnesota Governor John A. Johnson. It notes Hughes as a leading Republican potential and Johnson as a Democratic favorite, while both deny direct desires for the presidency and suggest possible future roles or even facing each other for a second spot on their parties ticket.
A weather note reports Coldec 26 warmest 32 wind six miles snowfall none. Prince Albert at 20 below and Phoenix 68 marked temperature extremes yesterday. Tonight temperatures expected to drop to zero with forecasts across Wisconsin and Minnesota noting fair conditions, cold waves, and northwest winds.
Paul V. Mahoney a director of the La Crosse baseball club said he would resign if a coterie of wealthy men in the city guarantees three years of financing and takes part in management. The plan announced by Joan Kindley was discussed at a directors meeting with no action taken. An investigation is expected next week and a report due at the January 22 directors meeting. Mahoney issued a statement outlining the conditions.
At Boyerstown on January 15 the public schoolhouse displayed over 100 unidentified corpses on desks. Undertakers sorted bodies with volunteers as crowds viewed the ghastly scene. The mayor ordered all bodies buried within three days. 168 bodies found, death toll expected to rise to 175 to 200.
A Washington report from a Republican scout notes that La Follette is the only candidate gaining ground in the Midwest and Northwest. He cites volunteers, not spending, as the engine of La Follette’s campaign and explains the goal of pushing delegates toward a progressive platform at the national convention.
General J Franklin Bell leads the American army as chief of the general staff directing the nations fighting machines. He resides in Washington and is described as one of the strongest men ever to head the force.
Eddie Konetchy has signed to play baseball for the St. Louis Nationals in 1908 and will earn 2400 dollars. A 1909 raise is anticipated if his form matches last season as Manager McCloskey expects him to become a top NL first baseman. He departs La Crosse February 25 and reports to Houston for spring training on March 2.
In Chicago police report, Mrs. Thomas Metcalf, left by attorney S R Hammill after their divorce, attempted to shoot Hammill in the Walsh trial corridors as he spoke to the jury. Two shots were fired but stopped by R L Van Winkle. Metcalf had pursued Hammill for a year. Hammill declined to comment.
RB Fuller arrives home after finishing a stint in Montana as foreman for Cook Dietz Heinz on a $2,500,000 railroad project.
District Attorney Sims, back from Washington, said he would seek to bring to trial by the end of next week the last of 4000 rebating counts against Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Fines could total about eighty million dollars. John D. Rockefeller may testify again.
Cosmopolitan Tent No. 62 K. O. T. M. holds a public installation at their hall in the Berger building this evening. Dancing and refreshments will follow the ceremony.
New evidence supports Harry in a high profile case on the day of a killing. Officials say the new material could bolster his defense and affect the investigation.
Witnesses describe Harry Thaw as pale and nervous hours before the Stanford White killing. A steward testifies Thaw gave him a valuable package to be kept in the Whist Club safe, later opened to find three cigarettes wrapped in tin foil. Doctors discuss Harriet Thaw’s mental state.
A query circulates about Cortelyou leaving his post as officials in York consider the implications. Newsrooms weigh potential successors as citizens seek clarity on leadership changes.
The New York Financial Authority reports no truth to claims Cortelyou resigned. Cortelyou states he has not resigned and has no intention of resigning from the cabinet as clarified via United Press. Loeb confirms no indication of resignation from Cortelyou.
At the Madison hearing of the La Crosse City Railway case the commission orders engineer Pease to inspect Mill Street crossing while petitioner Morris accuses unsafe, dirty cars. Edwards defends operations, pledges open windows and notes a 19 minute schedule with upgrades planned.
James R. Rendall, noted southern poet and journalist and author of Maryland, My Maryland, died this afternoon in Augusta Georgia. He was acclaimed for his enduring song-tribute to the state and its history.
New York January 15 The New York News Bureau reports that Cortelyou has been offered the presidency of the reorganized Knickerbocker Trust Company in New York. He is considering the offer and his cabinet resignation is before President Roosevelt.
Louis Nash of St. Paul announces his candidacy for mayor on the democratic ticket after delivering the memorial address at the Elks memorial service last December. The Yeomen of America will hold an officer installation and banquet at Woodman hall this evening.
Mrs J Fred Shadduck will entertain the St Peter's Guild of St Peter's Episcopal church at her home 1810 Kane street tomorrow evening. Avon and Logan streets corner is noted as the church location.
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