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 17 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
2
Chicago, March 9. Jake Schaefer will retire after the Schaefer Hoppe world billiards match at 18.1 balk line. He says the strain of training is wearing and he will not seek titles again. If defeated, he will give up the emblem. if victorious, he may seek an open tournament.
A playful opinion notes siblings in a family scene, highlighting the baby sister as kind and well behaved. The piece reflects on family dynamics and gentle humor within daily life.
The Wisconsin Illinois league and Allied groups push for Class C advancement through a constitutional amendment. Milwaukee leaders and La Crosse officials back a broadened base of population figures for classification. A Milwaukee meeting tomorrow will revise the season schedule with opening games set among La Crosse Madison Rockford Freeport and other cities.
A Northern League meeting in Duluth will review the schedule report and discuss the upcoming season. Artie O'Dea will manage Brandon, Ted Sullivan will lead Superior, and Robbie Lynch continues adding players for Eau Claire. Butch Keneally expected to handle first base for the Duluth White Sox.
Chief clerk Moale of the Southern Pacific recalls Corrigan who lent a dress suit to a friend who died soon after. At the funeral Corrigan saw the suit on the deceased, the undertaker's pick being the only dark suit available. Corrigan vowed never to lend again.
The Wisconsin-Illinois league this summer features Freeport led by Thomas Schoonhoven, Wausau under T Ferguson, Madison with Howdy Cassidoine, Rockford managed by Pink Hawley, La Crosse by Jack Corrigan, Oshkosh with George Bubser, Fond du Lac by Frank Newhouse, and other clubs including tieen Bay. Charles F. Moll serves as president.
The Eau Claire Rockford franchise issue is to be settled at Tuesday's directors meeting. Rockford accepts terms and takes possession of the Eau Claire franchise, while Eau Claire retains players and territory. A resolution will approve the president's action and end the controversy, with trading and team makeup to follow.
Oshkosh manager George Bubser to begin spring drills in Rockford Illinois in early April with about twenty candidates from last season and new signings. Notable additions include Doc Himmelstein a top third baseman, Chicago pitcher Charles Graut who is deaf mute, Indiana league pitchers Ogden and Carroll, and shortstop Scarlet.
The University of Chicago defeated Illinois 55 to 31 in a Bartlett gymnasium indoor meet. It marked Chicago’s first indoor win over Illinois in three years, reversing the prior trend and giving the home crowd a spirited victory.
Freeport and Rockford cooperate for Rockford’s admission to the Wisconsin Illinois league. Fred Rodemeier elected Freeport delegate, M Golden to represent Rockford. L L Limoges from Jefferson and George Driscoll of Chicago join as new Pretzels recruits.
An old patent medicine item touts Grove’s Cold Tablets with claims of quick relief. It promises refunds if the remedy fails to cure a cold and notes E W Grove’s signature on each package.
Chicago University football likely to play Cornell at Marshall Field next fall. Wisconsin Chicago game date may move from November 14 to 21. Western Intercollegiate Gymnastic Association meet set for April 4 in Madison. Badger basketball favors breaking a tie with Chicago if needed, with a potential game before March 18.
A brief meditation on how men view their virtue when buying a 2k for their family, suggesting self-congratulation accompanies practical spending.
A reflective column argues that engaging true stories often rely on small fabrications to heighten interest, suggesting storytellers balance accuracy with narrative appeal while preserving core truth.
Wisconsin defeats Minnesota 34 to 14 in Minneapolis as the Badgers pull away after a tight first half. Stiehm stands out for Wisconsin while Minnesota struggles to overcome a heavier Wisconsin lineup and strong guard play.
The week’s boxing lineup features Sandy Williams vs Gus Gardner in Baltimore on March 9 and Tommy Quill facing Jack Bonner in Boston on March 10. Other bouts include Young Donahue vs Noah Perry in Boston, Kid Cohen against George Kreppe in Washington PA, Kid McDonald vs Ed die Harrigan in Portland ME, Henry Myers vs Jim Malley in Lymansville RI, Young Monk vs Kid Tickle in Lymansville RI, Morris Rauch vs Tommy Campbell in Omaha NE, Jimmy Gardner versus Unk Russell in New York, and Johnny Coulon vs Young Terry McGovern in Los Angeles CA.
A brief item notes that some parents simply hope their children will act more well mannered and obey rules. The tone mirrors a quotidian domestic reflection.
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.