Chicago Marathon Expected to Draw Record Crowd Today
Eight of the world’s fastest runners compete for a five dollar to one thousand dollar purse in an eight lap to the mile course at Chicago’s park. Henri St Yves leads favorites with Tom Longboat, Fred Simpson and Johnny Hayes among entrants. Alex Triboue debuts for Chicago. Dorando Pietri absent due to condition.
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Chicago
Henri St. Yves
France
Tom Longboat
Canada
Fred Simpson
Fred Appleby
Johnny Hayes
Ireland
Matt Maloney
John Svanberg
Sweden
Alex Thiceau
American League
Alex Tribeau
Dorando Pietri
St. Yves
New York
Martin R. Herbert
Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Quick Throat Relief
Ad claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures hoarseness bronchitis and throat ailments by soothing inflamed throat and bronchial tubes and stopping obstinate cough. Brand urged as genuine Foley's Honey and Tar from O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Local Notes From Bangor Wisconsin Area
F E A Heberlein of Tomah visited Bangor on Thursday. Hilda and Vera Dower traveled to La Crosse as passengers. George Schumacher made a business trip to La Crosse. Libbie Vaughan visited relatives in West Salem. Charles Grissell of Eau Claire visited Ed Odell. Cora Finger of Tomah stayed with sister Mrs Willard Fuller. Mrs Morris Roberts and Lillian of West Salem visited here. Mrs Z Baebler returned home after a week with daughter Crystal in Detroit. Rev Olmsted to deliver saccalareate sermon June 6. Mrs Ed Barker of Sparta visited with parents and returned home with sister Mrs T Parker and Chicago baby.
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E. A. Heberlein
Tomah
Hilda
Vera Dower
la Crosse
George Schumacher
Libbie Vaughan
West Salem
Charles Grissell
Eau Claire
Ed. Odell
Cora Finger
Willard Fuller
Morris Roberts
Lillian
Z. Baebler
Crystal
Detroit
Mich
Rev. Olmsted
La Crosse Faces Winona In Crucial Battle For Lead
La Crosse travels to Winona in a bid to claim first place in the standings. Pfef fer starts in the box for La Crosse with Fogel released after a weak hitting display. Roy Klein shines behind the plate as the teams clash in a key early season matchup.
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Malloy
Wilhelm
Ed Kline
Crowe
R. Klein
Safford
Schaffer
Kraher
Pfeffer
Winona
Roy Klein
Gus Fogel
Fogel
New Millers Eye Cravath in Milwaukee Outfield Shuffle
Minneapolis appears set to add outfielder Cravath from Washington after manager Collins disclosed close negotiations. Cravath was involved in the Burns deal that sent him to Chicago for Jiggs Donahue Nick Altrock and Cravath, with Altrock also eyed for Minneapolis. Cantillon has asked waivers on both players and clubs are expected to pass on claims.
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Millers
Milwaukee
Wis
Minneapolis
Collins
Cravath
Washington
Bill Burns
Chicago
Jiggs Donahue
Nick Altrock
Altrock
Joe Cantillon
Nelson vows to stop Hyland in a 25 round bout
In San Francisco on May 29 Battling Nelson denies training criticism and predicts a finish within 25 rounds against Dick Hyland. Nelson appears in good shape as fans anticipate a large crowd and a cool, inviting fight day with Nelson favored at 10 to 4 odds.
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San Francisco
Cal
Dick Hyland
Battling Neilson
Hyland
Nelson
Jahns Triumphs In Preston Heavyweight Wrestling Match
Fred Jahns defeated Ralph Herdmann in a Thibbets theater bout in Preston. Herdmann won the first fall in 12 minutes, Jahns took the second in 8 minutes, and Jahns sealed the match with a 6 minute 33 second final fall. Referee Val Ehsheimer and timekeepers Pr. Franner and A. E. Gray.
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Preston, Minn
Fred Jahns
Ralph Herdmann
Thibbets Theater
Herdmann
Jahns
Val Ehsheimer
Pr. Franner
A. E. Gray
Prairie du Chien Social Roundup Highlights Visit Plans
Prairie du Chien residents report home window replacements and a cement walk at the Mueller house as Richard Brew completes nearby improvements. Jules Vernon and wife plan a brief visit from Indianapolis before sailing for England via New York. Riverside club eyes another Interstate tennis tournament while a Sunday evening business meeting at the K P hall plans for the season. Stella Herold travels southern Wisconsin and Minnesota for Valya Garment, Violet Lang visits Patch Grove, ex Sheriff Copenheifer visits, and local seniors enjoy a Pictured Rocks outing. Local residents Roy Lagan and others visit Dousman house while John Paris and Don Wells attend events in McGregor.
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Jules Vernon
Indianapolis
K. P. Hall
Stella Herold
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Valya Garment Company of
la Crosse
Violet Lang
Patch Grove
Grant County
Copenheifer
Richland County
Pictured Rocks
Rob Roy
H. H. Rittenhouse
la Farge
Remédial Institute
Roy Lagan
Dubuque
R. W. Spenseley
Dousman House
John Paris
McGregor
Don Wells
Tom Dunne
Paul Herold
J. W. Brunton
Jennie Weisenber
Health claim for Foley kidney remedy advertised to restore vigor
The ad asserts Foley's Kidney Remedy restores health by stimulating kidneys to expel waste from the blood. It claims impurities depress nerves causing nervous exhaustion and other ailments and encourages starting today with a pleasant-tasting remedy by O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Local notes and baseball results from Detroit to Philadelphia
La Crosse area notes: Mrs Ed Whalen visits, two ill girls, Masonic Grand Master tribute, and a mistaken police arrest. Baseball results: Detroit beat Chicago in fourteen innings with key plays by O Leary and Purtell. Cleveland over St Louis. Philadelphia over Washington. Phillies and Giants split a doubleheader as weather interruptions halted a game.
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Detroit
Chicago
O'Leary
Purtell
Burns
Kilian
Cobb
Crawford
Atz
Sullivan
Cleveland
St. Louis
Powell
Graham
Young
Washington
Philadelphia
Ganley
Collins
Murphy
New York
Phillies
Giants
Covaleski
Killian
Stanage
Burns and Sullivan
Dygert and Livingstone
Hughes
Street
Graham and
Criger
N. Clarke
Marquard
Weimer
Crandall
Myers
Moren
Dooin
Matthewson
Schlei
Detroit Wins Hot Contests and Split Games Across Leagues
In American League action Detroit edged Chicago 2 to 1 while Philadelphia defeated Washington 3 to 1. National League saw Philadelphia rout New York 11 to 0 and New York with Brooklyn and Boston rainouts. American Association lists Milwaukee 2 Minneapolis 0 and Toledo 7 Indianapolis 1 with multiple matchups across leagues.
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Detroit
Eeogemaat Ae
Philadelphia
Ees
New York
Eeepens
Boston
Cleveland
St. Louis
Eweoasts
Chicago A
Washin
Pittsburg
Chicago
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Lst
Louis
Erre
American Association
Milwaukee
Louisville
Indianapolis
Columbus
Minneapolis
Toledo
Sevcoseecis
Kansas City
O. Wi
St. Paul
Wisconsin-Illinois League
Madison
Rockford
Eveceneas
Appleton
Green Bay
She Tenéenune
Racine Eee Fees
Oshkosh
Racine
Freeport
Appen du Lac
Washington
National League
Fond du Lac
Almonaska News Roundup Notes
Mrs J M Kendall left for Portland to make her home. Whitbeck brothers returned to Galesville for Pickle and Canning work. Norwegian Improvement society hosted by Miss Nellie Adams. Mrs John Olson and daughter back from Chicago. Electric Power Co bought site for Pickle and Canning building and one lot from F L Aiken. They start work Tuesday. Mrs C O Walker ill but improving. J L Fackey sells hardware stock damaged in recent fire. Miss Millie Moore and Miss Nina Frame visit La Crosse. Eve left Adam at home to look after children while traveling for women s rights.
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Onalaska
Wis
J. M. Kendall
Portland
Ore
Kendall
W. E
L. H. Whitbeck
Galesville
Pickle and Canning Company
Norwegian Improvement Society
Nellie Adams
John Olson
Ittle
Chicago
Electric Power Company
Millie Moore
Nina Frame
la Crosse
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Chicago, Ill
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Max Albert
S. Third ST
Baker & Niebuhr
Cascarets
Fred C. Witten
Blum St
Newark
N. J
Bangor, Wis
Liesenfeld
Rem Oi
Ferro Marine Engines
Herken
Catcher Fogel
W. L. Pet. Windes
la Crosse Ae
Bau Cio Scocceneet
Duluth
Weugh
Guperior
Cseccerrs
Wausau
Superior
Berer
Converse
Baillies
Romaine
Hott
Elliott
Lew Drill
O'Brien
League
Hotel Superior
Winona Eerereeer
Eees
Schroeder
Neelmann
Preston
Prairie DU Chien
Bluff Street
Richard Brew
McDonald
Mueller
Mr. Brew
LA Crescent, Minn
Ed Whalen
Laura
J. D. Lyons
Hokah
Wm. Selby
John Dolle
Constable Macky
Mound Prairie
Stephenson
Funk Candy Company
J. D. Lyon
W. M. Selby
Masonic Lodge
Fadort's
SOX
Tigers
Rube Marquard
Mathewson
F. L. Aiken
E. T. Johnson
C. O. Walker
J. L. Fackey
Eve
Adam
H. P
C.H. Holway
la Crosse, Wis
H. C. Evenson
Universal Electric
Benton & Son
Front
Pearl Sts
Whitebreast Coal CO
Scranton
Main St
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