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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1909

Page

2

Free medical cure offer from Dr Kidd for chronic diseases

Dr Kidd promises free test treatment and remedies paid by him to prove cures for rheumatism kidney stomach liver bowels catarrh bladder prostate gland nervousness female troubles lungs asthma bronchitis skin diseases scrofula anemia obesity goitre and more. Send your name address and condition to Fort Wayne Indiana for free care with no cost or papers required. Our readers are urged to take advantage of the offer.

James W. Kidd Kidd Building Fort Wayne Ind Dr. Kidd

Watch for hidden drips to save big on bills

A brief advisory warns to monitor plumbing for leaks and drips, noting small hidden leaks cost more than expected and urging timely checks to prevent wasted money. Install or inspect shutoff valves and consider a quick home audit to catch hidden water loss early.

No Comebacks When You Pay Our Bills

A compact notice emphasizes reliable service and thorough work on bills. It asserts the firm finishes jobs correctly and keeps projects tight without delays or rework.

First Big Track Meet Opens At High School Field

The article announces a major early season track meet at the High School Athletic Field. Teams and students prepare for events across running field and relay disciplines with spectators expected.

Stars All Old High Men Cubs Meet Promises Ambition

Captain Wallace Tortellotte leads La Crosse All-Stars an ex high school team into a track meet against La Crosse High School this afternoon on the campus. The All-Stars rely on experienced veterans while the high school squad is largely beginners. Entries include Irvine Kelley and Davis in sprints, Bonneville Allen in distance events, J Dahlgren Fields Keller Young in jumps and hurdles, Mueller Savage in throws and a composite relay team.

la Crosse High School Wallace Tourtellotte Irvine Kelley Davis Alien Bonneville Allen J. Dahlgren Fields Keller Dahlgren Young

Umpire Hurst Strikes Elberfeld Over Jaw Incident

Tim Hurst and Kid Elberfeld clashed at American League Park after Elberfeld argued a tag as he slid home. Hurst punched Elberfeld in the jaw with his glove, Elberfeld walked away, and suspension talks swirl as league officials weigh charges.

New York May Tim Hurst Ban Johnson Kid Elberfeld New York Americans Elberfeld Hurst Starlings

Foley’s Kidney Remedy Promises Health Restoration

Advertises Foley's Kidney Remedy as a kidney stimulant that cleanses the blood by eliminating waste. Claims impurities depress nerves causing nervous exhaustion and other ailments. Promotes immediate use and pleasant taste. C. T. Erhart endorsement.

Foley C. T. Erhart

Hagerman Shuts Out Reds on Fromme

Pitcher Hagerman delivers a dominant performance blanking the Reds, with Fromme providing key support as the offense stumbles. The game highlights Hagerman's control and the defense behind him in a decisive win.

Schneiberg Debuts with Brewers to 6 2 Victory

Pitcher Schneiberg, a former Milwaukee Star twirler, debuted yesterday for John J. McCloskey's Brewers and earned a 6 to 2 win. His presence had raised hopes among supporters after last season's poor finish by the Milwaukee team.

Schneiberg John J. McCloskey Brewers Milwaukee St. Louis Cardinals Schnei

Oral betting not violation of law revival hoped in Chicago

Chicago horse race fans expect a racing revival after the New York appellate division upheld the lower court that oral betting is not a crime. Condon noted if Sol and Orlando are not bookmakers, the profession may resume under the Sun. Handbuchmen foresee activity at Hawthorne race track near Chicago.

Chicago May New York Sol Orlando Condon Sol. Lichtenstein Orlando Jones Hawthorne Race Track

Yankees Win From Beanies In 12 Inning Clash

American League scores show New York defeating Boston 4 to 3 with a 12 inning finish while Philadelphia beat Washington 1 to 0 and New York 4 Boston 3. National League results include Boston 2 New York 1 and Chicago 5 Cincinnati 0. Minor league wins feature Milwaukee 6 Indianapolis 2 and Toledo 9 Minneapolis 3. Wisconsin Illinois league notes list Green Bay 6 Appleton 1 and Racine 1 Rockford 12."

Games Today in Major Leagues

American League matchups include Chicago at Cleveland Detroit visiting St Louis Washington at Philadelphia Boston at New York National League games feature New York at Boston Philadelphia at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Chicago St Louis at Pittsboro Indianapolis at Milwaukee Columbus at St Paul Toledo at Minneapolis Louisville at Kansas City Appleton at Green Bay Fond du Lac at Oshkosh Racine at Madison Rockford at Freeport.

Philadelphia Washington New York Boston Pittsburg St. Louis Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati American Association Milwaukee Indianapolis Toledo Minneapolis Columbus St. Paul Kansas City Louisville Green Bay Appleton Oshkosh Fond du Lac Madison Racine Rockford Freeport Cleveland Detroit Pittsboro Touwisville Kansas Chicago Cincinnati Pet Paul

Denunciation Efforts Spark Progress in Local Plans

Activists and officials clash over proposed projects as public condemnation fuels debate, while supporters argue scrutiny strengthens proposals. Community leaders urge careful consideration as sessions debate funding, timelines, and impact assessments.

Chicago shuts out Cincinnati as Cubs rally in sixth

Hagerman pitched steady ball for Chicago while Fromme matched Reds. The Cubs bunched hits with men on base in the sixth, scoring three runs to secure the win. Pirates beat St Louis 3 1 as Willis continued his streak and Rhodes and Sallee were hit hard. Kentucky tallied two hits including a two-base blow. New York edged Boston 2 1 as Marquard allowed Boston to collect in the eighth and the Giants totaled four. In the American League New York defeated Boston in a twelve inning game on the Highlanders grounds amid a scuffle when Kid Elberfeld slugged umpire Hurst causing a brief bout before the game resumed.

Chicago Cincinnati Hagerman Fromme Reds Cubs Pittsburg St. Louis Willis Pirates Rhodes Sallee Kenetcky New York Boston Marquard Giants Highlanders Kid Elberfield Tim Hurst Tim

National League games report with late innings outcomes

Box scores show Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg, St. Louis, Boston, Brooklyn and Philadelphia results with runs hits and errors. Key pitchers Hagerman Moran Fromme McLean Willis Gibson Bresnahan Rhoades Sallee Dorner Mattern Bowerman Myers Rucker Wilhelm Bergen Foxen Cook Gimes Coombs Thomas Johnson Street noted.

Chicago Cincinnati Hagerman and Moran Fromme McLean Pittsburg St. Louis Willis Gibson Rhoades Sallee Bresnahan Boston Rybe Boston

Pathfinder Team Sets Speed Record To Mexico Run

The Chalmers-Detroit pathfinding party traveling from Denver toward Mexico City in October rests in Santa Fe after a coast to coast run. William Knipper drove the lead car opening the throttle to cover seventy three miles in seven hours, beating the prior eight hour record.

Santa FE N. M Denver Mexico Las Vegas Wm. Knipper

Yale Athletes Busy Today With Large Varsity Schedule

New Haven Conn May 8 Yale fields and tracks are active as all athletic branches prepare a strenuous program. The day opens with Yale Freshmen vs Pennsylvania Freshmen in baseball. The events end with a Varsity contest and an Andover team clash. The main showdown occurs in Princeton New Jersey as Yale faces the Tigers in the annual meeting.

New Haven

Corbett Britt Fight Considered Latest Bout Plan

New York May 8 Jimmy Coffroth the western promoter thinks Young Corbett has returned strong enough to challenge Jimmy Britt. Coffroth offers a July Corbett Britt match for a $5,000 purse if Corbett remains unbeaten. Corbett has bouts with Harry Scroggs in Baltimore and Cy Smith in Schenectady before Britt preparation.

New York Jimmy Coffroth Young Corbett Jimmy Britt Corbett Coffroth Corbett-Britt Harry Scroggs Baltimore Cy Smith Schenectady Britt

St Yves Favored In Big Marathon At Polo Grounds

In New York on May 8 the professional Marathon at the Polo grounds features St Yves of France and John Svanberg of Sweden among 13 top distance men. First prize is $5,000 with all finishers seventh or better sharing in the $5,000 purse. Starts at 4 p.m. Odds include Svanberg 2 to 1, Stayves 5 to 5, Pietri 2 to 1, Morrissey making his pro debut.

New York St. Yves France John Svanberg Sweden Polo Grounds Tom Morrissey Henri Stayves Dorando Pietri Fred Appelby England John D. Marsh Canada United States

Indians reframe Bre’r Fox myths as Indian folk tales

Chicago May 8 Dr George A Dorsey Field Museum curator says the Bre’r Fox and Bre’r Rabbit tales long thought to be southern Negro folk tales are really Indian stories. He notes these narratives existed among Indians before enslaved Africans and English language. He urges credit to Native literature.

Chicago George A. Dorsey Field Museum Joel Chandler Harris South

Irish Marathon Contender Patrick White Arrives in America

Patrick White, an Irish professional runner, arrives in the United States to challenge for world marathon honors and plans to return to Ireland with his victory.

Louis Orphee France Eduard Cibot Felix Caracal Cuba Pat White Ireland Fred Simpson Ted Crooks United States

Welsh Bests Frayne in Fast Ten Round Bout

Freddie Welsh of Cardiff led Johnny Frayne in New York last night, finishing the ten round bout with the better showing. Frayne troubled Welsh only in the eighth and ninth rounds, while Welsh announced plans for a rematch.

Frayne New York Freddie Welsh Cardiff Johnny Frayne

The Reason Men Dislike A Tearful Play

A critic notes that tearful drama feels like home, suggesting audiences resist sentimentality that mirrors personal life. The observation ties emotional theater to familiar rhythms and comforts, prompting questions about authenticity in modern stage works.

Noted tightwad duped by a confidence man delighting crowds

Onlookers enjoy a rare public suspension of disbelief as a renowned penny pincher is deceived by an agent. The scene highlights skepticism and entertainment value in this unusual exposure.

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