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 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1908
Page
10
Washington observers say Taft’s smooth campaign craft could outpace Roosevelt as Ohio maneuvers intensify. Dick and Foraker align with Taft in Ohio while Charles Taft signals strong family backing and press-savvy image building for the nominee.
Mrs. William Bartovek testified before Judge Brindley that her husband threatened to kill her and himself after payday when he could buy a revolver and that he raised a razor in a menacing way. Her sons intervened Sunday to save her. Bartovek sobbed denial, admitted some assault, and was jailed three months after failing to post a $500 peace bond.
A bankruptcy petition was filed with Clerk Alfred Harrison by three New York creditors claiming L. Coren’s business should be wound up. Coren assigned and executed a trust deed two weeks earlier for creditors’ benefit. Coren’s attorneys say assets exist to pay all debts and assignment was forced by nonperformance of holdings.
Caledonia Minn July 14 specials The Commercials of this city defeated New Albin 3 to 0 on Sunday. Eiken pitched an invincible game with five hits allowed after a scoreless first five innings. The Commercials blasted five hits in the sixth and seventh to push three runs across.
Bisley July 14 The National Rifle Association meeting opened in poor weather. The Waldegrave trophy for ten shots at 800 and 900 yards was won by Woodrow of England with a perfect 100. Americans claimed several minor prizes led by Maj. C. B. Winder of Ohio and J. W. Hession of Delaware with 98. Capt. K. K. V. Casey of Delaware and L. I. Eastman of Ohio scored 97. Maj. W. B. Martin of New Jersey 96. W. F. Tueschner of New York 92. Benedict of Ohio 93. Capt. E. A. Greene of Washington DC 91. Lieut. Simon of Ohio 88.
In London on July 14 a pistol duel competition was staged near the Olympic grounds before the games opened. Participants wore masks and ice cooled pistols with wax bullets, entering for sport rather than stakes as part of a Paris club promotion.
London July 14 Americans voice strong dissatisfaction with Olympic committee decisions notably in the 1500 meter heats. Martin Sheridan condemns heat selections favoring English milers while American hopes hinge on Sheppard and Halstead. Debate over commissioners and protest of Tom Longboat's eligibility follows. Ralph Rose causes incident by not lowering flag at king's stand amid sparse American displays. Dennis Horgan Don Leahy and Con Walsh attend as spectators.
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.