Ball Warriors Reach the City
The Freeport baseball team accompanied by Umpire Bush arrived last evening and are quartered at the Cameron house. Local sentiment toward the umpire was discussed with La Crosse fans reported as friendly. Pink and his group endured a hard road trip. Ex-Manager Shugart, released by Rockford, joined Fond du Lac, with Vogt likely to depart. Robinson remains with the Colts as a utility bench player.
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la Crosse
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Pink
Jones
Flynn
Harmes
Rouse
Stark
Hastings
Manger Pink Hawley
Loft Garden
Graves
Colts
Shugart
Rockford Reds
Hutton
Fong du Lac
Fondy
Vogt
Robinson
Debating Societies Banquet Tonight
Lincoln Douglas and Wendell Phillips Debating societies hold a joint banquet at the Congregational church to honor a successful school term. Notables J M Holley Sr and John F Dougherty speak. Prof Benezet guest. Howard Jones toastmaster with a full program of toasts solos and readings.
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Lincoln Douglas Debating Society
Wendell Phillips Debating Society
Congregational Church
J. M. Holley
John F. Dougherty
Benezet
Howard Jones
Gus. Schulze
Gardner Withrow
O. Wieland
Albert Weimar
Wm. Freehoff
Wendell Phillip
Emil Krause
Lena Weimar
Fred Dickens
J. M. Holley, Sr
Taft and Roosevelt Welcome Taft Sherman Ticket
Washington reports both Roosevelt and Taft congratulating the Taft Sherman ticket. Taft says his War Department resignation takes effect June 30 and invites Roosevelt to meet in Cincinnati to discuss campaign matters including choosing a campaign manager.
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Roosevelt
Sherman
Taft
White House
Cincinnati
Rehearsal Tonight For Saengerfest Male Chorus
A general rehearsal of the male reception chorus of the Saengerfest will be held at Germania hall tonight with the Liederkranz Frohsinn and Harmonia societies. Sunday at 1 30 the mixed chorus will rehearse with orchestral accompaniment. General Director Kelbe reports to Secretary Utermoeh that over half the societies are rehearsed and well drilled, ensuring the Saengerfest concerts.
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Frohsinn
Harmonia
Kelbe
Utermoeh
Mrs Osbourne Funeral Rites Held at Oak Grove Cemetery
Last tributes to Mrs. W. L. Osbourne were paid this afternoon at her residence 422 West Avenue South. Rev Vance led services with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery. she died in Chicago and her body arrived this morning.
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W. L. Osbrne
West Avenue
Rev. Vance
Bryan Favored as Democrats Hopeful in 1908 Race
A Chicago report quotes Roger C. Sullivan predicting Democratic success if the Denver convention picks Bryan. The piece argues Republicans fear a Taft return and notes Bryan’s growing popularity, with liberal Republicans aligning with Roosevelt and La Follette.
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Chicago
Denver
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Roger Sullivan
la Follette
Bryan
Bryan Prezels views on platform not released in Commoner
Lincoln June 19 Bryan wrote for the Commoner his views of the Republican platform but refused to publish them or state an opinion on Taft's nomination. He expressed satisfaction that Republicans had then gone on record opposing direct election of senators by direct vote.
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Captain Hobson to Speak at La Crosse Naval Address
Capt Hobson famed navy statesman arrives in La Crosse to discuss Our Navy at the fair grounds. He will review naval strength, orient tensions and the Japan America war risk with Ruthver McDonald, the Canadian baritone, appearing in the program. A divorce suit is noted as the outcome of mismatched suitors.
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Richmond Pearson Hobson
America
la Crosse
Fair Grounds
Hobson
Orient
Japan
Ruthver McDonald
Taft Nomination Unanimous at Republican Convention
The fourteenth Republican convention ends after nearly eight hours with Taft nominated unanimously. Wisconsin loudly cheers La Follette as a rival, while Taft’s delegates number over seven hundred. Cochems of Milwaukee delivers a notable speech drawing attentive approval.
Taft and Sherman Seek Victory in Nominating Fight
The convention moves toward nominating Taft for president with Sherman as running mate. Delegates from multiple states chant support as voting tallies show Sherman leading in several regions while Guild and Murphy garner various regional votes. Final actions include unanimous choice motions and adjournment amid patriotic music and cheers.
Brooklyn Jockey Club Chief Seeks Omission of Betting Odds
P J Dwyer president of the Brooklyn Jockey club asked press to stop printing daily odds charts. He dispatched Pinkerton Captain Thornhill to press stands. Omission would curb betting, handbooks, and poolroom business, aiming to show legal compliance. Mets members also reduced bets following a prior request.
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P. J. Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey Club
Thornhill
Pinkerton Force
Dwyer
Racing
Mets
Rommell Saloon License Case Adjourned to Monday
The case of Frank Rommell charged with conducting a saloon in West Salem without a license has been adjourned until Monday the 29th.
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Frank Rommell
West Salem
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