23 Nov 1907
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1907
Page
1
Wisconsin edges Minnesota as Capron saves the game with key kicks. If not for a standout Minnesota performance, the score would have tilted 18 to 0. Muckleston stars for the Badgers.
Wisconsin and Minnesota split the early action with Wisconsin leading 18 to 13 at halftime in a crowded Camp Randall game. Five thousand fans watched as Muckleston and Capron paced the Badgers while enduring an optimistic stadium mood despite the long-standing rivalry. The Elks memorial program for absent brothers follows, with public attendance invited at Congregational church on December 1 at 3 p.m.
Thirty thousand spectators gathered at Marshall Field to watch Stagg's Maroons face the Carlisle Indians in a highly anticipated western intercollegiate clash. Carlisle led 8 0 at halftime and extended to 18 0 in the second half amid perfect weather and a record crowd in Chicago.
Boston November 23 Yale and Harvard meet before a large crowd on Soldiers field with Yale favored by experts though Harvard hopes to upset. The outcome could shape the season as both traditional rivals vie for bragging rights and standings.
Yale faces Harvard in their storied showdown while Chicago hosts Carlisle and Minnesota battles Wisconsin in a packed afternoon of major college football. Yale is boosted by a win over Princeton, Harvard crushed by Dartmouth, with both eastern powers hopeful for the big contest.
In Kansas City on November 23 R C Horn shot Woodward three times and Groves once after a dispute over management and a discharge from the Post. Woodward, president of the Post, Groves, managing editor, were wounded. Horn, once an editor and stockholder, was arrested. Woodward also runs theaters in Omaha and the Midwest.
Firemen found M N Smith and his wife dead in the burning New Rochelle mansion amid clues suggesting possible murder and suicide. A pistol near Mrs Smith and a shot behind the ear of Mr Smith fuel theories of spousal murder or burglars concealing their crime. Two maids were unconscious from smoke on the third floor with no obvious domestic trouble reported.
Washington reports discuss John C. Spooner who retired from the Senate to practice law. The piece notes his role as a de facto floor leader for the Republican defense, and calls for a new administration champion in the upper house to carry on his battles in the next session.
Washington November 23. Representative Payne of New York after a conference with President Roosevelt announced there will be no tariff revision in the forthcoming session of Congress. He disclosed that all leaders have withdrawn and conceded the forthcoming measures.
A government bank appears likely as discussions unfold at the White House. J P Morgan and George F Baker met the president after arriving in Washington to discuss the financial situation and potential policy shifts. Senator Hansborough said he will push a bill for a government bank in the coming session. The president and Cortelyou remain unsettled with banking interests.
Warm weather drew several hundred farmers to the city with poultry and farm articles. Turkeys dominated the market selling live at 13 to 14 cents per pound and dressed birds brought 18 to 21 cents. Farmers exchanged goods for clothes and other farm needs during the market day.
Rooters are hopeful and Crimson fans vow best effort as Yale defeats the sons of Eli by eight to two in a decisive contest.
A fragment states that few things cause a woman more misery than failing to spoil her children, reflecting a harsh sentiment about maternal indulgence and its emotional impact.
In St Louis at 2 a.m. Mrs Katherine Deters 30 tied Aurelia 1 Margaret 7 Henrietta 5 and Frank 3 to rope around waists and legs then jumped into the Mississippi The childrenWere rescued screams brought police The mother is hysterical at hospital and Margaret recalls being walked around all night then tied to rope and cast into water
Des Moines Iowa November 23. H O Nattinger garage owner was killed and Frank Getchel fatally injured when their car collided. Three women occupants escaped uninjured in the crash on the road near Des Moines.
The regular meeting last evening at Union Central hall on Fourth street produced no significant items or actions.
FRENCH LICK SPRINGS Ind Nov 23 Bryan is seen as the Democrats’ likely 1908 candidate with tariff as the main issue. The national committee will pick the convention city among Chicago Denver Minneapolis Louisville or Cincinnati. Dec 12 in Washington will settle the choice. committee members favor Bryan by default. many anticipate New York support if he runs.
Washington police search the Potomac for the body of Lieut. John W. Crawford secretary to Admiral Dewey believed to have killed himself. Bennett A. Allen, Crawford's close friend, received a letter postmarked last evening saying Crawford planned suicide due to financial troubles and asking Allen to comfort Mrs. Crawford.
Springfield Ill November 23 Speaker Joseph G Cannon of the House of Representatives has gone on record as an active candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. The first open admission appears in a Danville dated letter from November 7 to newspaper correspondent J McCann Davis, published with authorization.
Georgetown November 23 ex amination of the Grant county venue progress today three Republicans one Democrat and one Independent have been finally accepted as jurors in the Powers case.
George T. Wenzel son of Mr. Wenzel proprietor of Wenzel Bros. grocery store left today for Marshalltown Ia where he will accept a position as superintendent of the Marshall Printing company. Wenzel has twenty years in the trade and five years at Marshall Printing prior to moving to this city where he has resided for two years.
Rear Admiral N E Mason, chief of the naval bureau of ordnance, warns in his annual report that the United States lacks wartime production and shipboard equipment. He says America would rely on European makers for munitions and materiel and urges Congress to authorize foreign purchases to correct critical weaknesses. The report has sparked debate among naval officers and officials over its implications.
Chicago dated November 23 says Theodore Roosevelt might be compelled to serve a third term by mandamus if public sentiment forces renomination and re election. Russell Wiles argues for the drastic move citing a Mount Morris town clerk case in 1893. Some club members doubt the need for such drastic action.
The defense in Bradley case prepares for expert testimony Monday. Attorney Powers says the defendant is crazy and notes Dr. Evans, paid $1000 daily in the Thaw case, will testify pro bono on the defense side.
Wisconsin generally fair and warmer tonight and Sunday. Minnesota generally fair tonight and Sunday, warmer tonight. Iowa fair tonight and Sunday, warmer tonight and in east portion Sunday. Freezing temps noted this morning as far south as northern Texas. Rain on the north Pacific slope and in the southern states.
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