12 Oct 1909
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1909
Page
1
Jennings' men pound Sei field at will as Tigers seize fourth World Series crown on a snowy, muddy field and carry the Pirates off their feet with a late surge.
Mullen dominates early pitching with nine strikeouts through the first six innings. The box shows a sequence of innings with uneven scoring notes and incomplete details for late innings and final outs.
At Bennett Field Detroit roared past Pittsburgh as Mullin puzzled the visitors and Leifield failed to stop the Detroit sluggers. Five runs in two innings sealed the game. Mullin fanned nine in six innings as Detroit held a firm edge in the series. Umpires Klein Evans Johnstone and O'Loughlin officiated.
In the first, Mullin struck out Byrne who grounded out to T Jones. Rush induced a grounder by Leach and Clarke, Delehanty to T Jones. No runs no hits no errors. Leach nearly caught D Jones liner as he slipped. Bush was easy, Lei Meld tossed a rap to Abstein.
Manager Clarke and players Leach and Camnitz of Pittsburg were fined $25 by the National commission for their run in with Umpire O’Loughlin yesterday after Silk reversed the ruling of Johnstone who called Moriarity out at first.
The report contains scattered baseball play by play with references to Cobb Leifield and Leach. It notes no runs and one error in a partial box score fragment and mentions an umpire sending Wild Bill Donovan and an unfinished continuation on page six.
Bangor Wis Oct 12 B F Gessler former proprietor of the Bangor Independent and editor publisher of the Barron County Shield reappears in Bangor himself as editor of the Bangor Independent He has sold the Barron County Shield to W F Lobdell and will work with him at the Shield while remaining editor of the Independent The Barron County Shield will gain a Grand Rapids newspaper man as associate with Daniel taking over duties in Barron County Shield.
In St Louis on October 12 experts weigh cotton market moves as prices hover around 13 1 2 cents for fiber a stark contrast to 19 cents recently. pessimists cite short Texas crop drought hit Oklahoma and Mississippi boll weevil damage while optimists see near normal nationwide output. shipping receipts rise in Galveston and New Orleans as cold weather and frost fears loom. analysts call talk of a Texas crop failure a humbug and predict US shortages below 2,000,000 bales from average.
In San Bernardino on October 12, Billy Boy an Indian fugitive held by a mountain posse over a murder has been supplied with materials to reload six hundred shells. Authorities fear smuggled arms through squaws. Sheriff Ralph obtained forty high power rifles with telescopic sights and plans to mobilize forty experienced men. The county supervisors authorize any expenditure to secure the capture.
In Franklin county circuit court Attorney General U. G. Denman announced a five million dollar judgment for the state of Ohio. The ruling ousts the Cleveland Terminal company and the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad from three miles of terminal facilities in Cleveland. The decision impacts state interests and terminal operations in the city.
Rev J E Ayscue suggested holding school on Saturday and making Monday a holiday to curb Sunday evening study by the young. The Pastors Union discussed adjusting the weekly schedule to improve religious observance.
G W Hayton of Los Angeles sues Charles Bort, a local farmer and politician, for 50000 damages alleging he alienated Hayton's wife affections after Bort's wife had already secured a divorce.
Chicago October 12 The American Nationals event was postponed due to cold weather with organizers rescheduling proceedings to a later date. The delay affects competitors, officials, and spectators awaiting the title fixtures and related showcases.
President Taft told a San Diego business delegation he would accept a memento of the place where his father died and called him a great booster of the country. The souvenir, a small wood and silver relief map of San Diego County, surprised the group.
New York October 12 report that William M. Ivans a former mayoral candidate and prominent lawyer accuses Justice William J. Gaynor of ruling on the anti betting law before the governor signed the bill. The charge signals possible sensational developments in the political race.
The Knights of Columbus lodge hosts a banquet and celebration at Linker Hall at 8 30 tomorrow evening marking Columbus Day. Kreutz orchestra will provide music and a program includes solos by Mrs Grace McLindon Bart and Carl Noelke.
County Superintendent B F Oltman sent printed copies of the convention program to teachers across the county for the Western Wisconsin Teachers Association meeting in La Crosse on October 22 and 23.
Yesterday Miss Frances E. Wolfe and Peter W. Schleiter, both of Winona, were married by Judge Vance in Winona. They will make their home in Winona.
Senator La Follette spoke at the People's church in St. Paul on the tariff and government, praised by U S Senators Clapp and supporters who urged him to stay longer. He accused trusts and industrial giants of shaping policy, signaling strong debate over tariff legislation.
The mayor accuses Chief Webber and a newspaper of concealing stories and says publicity is the goal while denying sensational printing. He cites a butcher shop meeting with Commissioner Langdon and discusses policy with the fire and police board.
In Newport a rural letter carrier found a battered suitcase in Twerton woods with severed legs inside. Medical examiner estimates the victim was about 18, possibly a working girl, and the case resembles the Susan Geary murder linked to New Bedford. Authorities suspect a Sunday night murder and a Boston connection.
Rome reports the czar will visit Rome after Italian police assure arrests of Italian anarchist leaders in a plot to kill the Russian ruler. The reversal follows assurances that the anarchists are under control.
President J S Medary announced the La Crosse Floral Association will not meet this evening. The group has held no meetings for months and interest has ceased. revival remains uncertain.
U S minister to China resigns in Washington ending his tenure. The action marks a notable shift in diplomatic postings as officials confirm the departure and a successor is anticipated. The event details emphasize the abrupt change in the diplomatic team posted to Beijing.
Secretary Knox announces Charles R. Crane resignation as minister to China after alleged indiscreet talks with a reporter and a dispute over the China Japan Manchuria accord. Mrs Crane and San Francisco report follow. Key West hurricane death toll and martial law updates flood later dispatches with ships reported wrecked and wide damage along Florida coast.
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