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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1908
Page
6
The Wisconsin Telephone Company is presented as a thoroughly modern, enterprising and honest corporation. It acknowledges mistakes but aims to do right, explaining its actions when the public misunderstands and noting that telephone engineering requires expert understanding.
Captain A. M. Ivey of the City Mission was arrested and later released after police ordered meetings on a downtown street halted. The mayor said a misunderstanding led to the action, and Ivey agreed to suspend street gatherings during the Saengerfest. Local business leaders defended Ivey as a legitimate mission worker.
Former Governor Yates issues a public statement denying hidden ties to Illinois Central after retirement in 1905. He confirms a post gubernatorial retainer, notes conferring with Charles S. Deneen about a partner, and says he resigned as road counsel when he began the 1906 Senate race.
The Madison Saengerkor, a group of about 50, serenades the Madison baseball team at the league park this afternoon. La Crosse groups also draw applause, though Madison supporters occasionally drown out other societies with bursts of enthusiasm.
Directors raised the league park diamond to regulation shape but managers and players condemn the work. Clay added to raise the pitcher's box hinders bunt and run play, especially affecting La Crosse, and may force changes unless conditions improve.
A short dialogue captures a couple exchanging a tender kiss before one departs for home, while the other teases that now is the moment to leave. The exchange emphasizes a playful farewell and impending separation.
A trio of pickpockets linked to Sparta and the Miller Brothers circus were arrested as they arrived for the Saengerfest in La Crosse. Detectives McGraw and Wendling booked them at the city lock-up for photos and later court arraignment. A separate short change artist was detained near the courthouse park and jailed for court proceedings. Additional suspicions are being investigated by police.
United States finishes strong at the Olympic games with a handily won 1,600 meter relay by Hamilton Cartmell Taylor and Shepard. England leads in some events but Americans post a large total score over Britain. Dorando and Hayes attend as medals are awarded amid a gala stadium scene.
In Chicago Bryan stays in his hotel as he shuns public talk while independents prepare for their convention. Reported aims include Mack for national chair and Johnson for finance, though officials may resist. Subcommittee talks with Kern Taggart Mack and Sullivan continue, with word on a campaign manager unclear.
University of Wisconsin graduates gather in La Crosse for a saengerfest meeting to renew old acquaintances. A large turnout is expected as many former U boys reside in the city and will stay through the week.
Due to a shortage of ice in the city the company asks customers to conserve ice and use it sparingly. They state it will be impossible to supply extra ice and request cooperation to endure the extreme heat.
A dealer touts jewelry sales in July challenging December tradition. Festoon neck laces buckles back combs waist pins bracelets lockets and chains are shown. New patrons visit, then return, drawn by quality and price advantages.
Chicago singing societies serenaded Mayor Wendell A. Anderson at his Cass street home with selections and a brief address. The Fidelia society later serenaded The Tribune office while work paused, with members named including Petersen Link Marti Krigge Kassab and others.
Eight British warships and several foreign vessels gathered in the St. Lawrence for a review by the Prince of Wales. Cheers rang from riverbanks and ships as the prince inspected the flotilla through most of the morning. He then returned to the citadel to prepare for a major pageant this afternoon.
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