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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1909
Page
1
At Forbes Field Pittsburgh defeats Detroit 8 to 4 to take the fifth game of the series. Clarke Traverse provided key power with a timely homer and three long drives in cold conditions. The Pirates offense broke through with two on and Clarke’s drive to the fence as part of a multi-run rally.
Detroit outfielder Ty Cobb failed to join Hughey Jennings' team as it traveled to Pittsburg last night amid reports Ohio officials planned to seize him at Toledo or Cleveland for an indictment by the Cuyahoga county grand jury. Cobb remained at Buffalo to travel to Pittsburg, expected about 11:30 a.m.
Silk O Loughlin managed the Pirates as Summers started for Detroit. Babe Adams relieved, and D Jones homered for Detroit while Clarke and Schmidt contributed for Pittsburgh. Attendance reached about 22 000 as the Pirates pulled ahead with a seventh inning four run burst.
Second baseman Miller of the Pirates was fined $50 by the national commission for yesterday when an umpire called a third strike. Bill Donovan received a $25 fine for talking back to Klem after being ordered from the field. Rumors of higher penalties circulated before the official orders were issued this morning.
In a tense game the Nationals beat the Tigers 4 to 0 behind a late rally after Detroit struck out in the ninth. Early miscues and wild pitching plagued Detroit as Davy Jones hit a booming center field homer in the first inning and Leach swept in a run later. Crawford boosted the Pirates with a slide to third and a steal, while Adams struggled on the mound.
Barcelona sentencer Francisco Ferrer was shot at Montjuich fortress after a court martial for involvement in the July uprising. Protests erupted across Europe with critics charging a mock trial and forged evidence. Chicago plans mass protests as Ferrer’s death sparks further protests and fears of unrest.
Government life savers renewed their efforts to reach an unknown vessel in distress on a sandbar off Lake Bluff in Lake Michigan. The rescue operation continued as of today with crews pressing to locate and aid those aboard the endangered craft.
Washington notes say Charles R. Crane, former minister to China, was removed mainly for disrespect to Secretary Knox rather than for his gabbled remarks. Chicago pundits claim a political plot behind Crane’s dismissal and hint President Taft may intervene. Some recall Crane’s wartime charity and a cable call to Rostov, provoking Japanese government objections.
The state case against Dr. A. Callahan for speeding inside city limits was adjourned from this afternoon to tomorrow at the request of the attorneys.
A Houston and Texas Central passenger train ran on a burning bridge near McNeal Texas and was ditched. One man was killed the fireman and fifteen passengers were hurt. the engineer and conductor were among the injured.
A wireless from the Antilles reports the vessel struck a coral reef and is listing badly near Jupiter Light, Florida. Passengers are being moved to small boats while the Comus sails from New York to rescue them and bring them to New York. Governor Saunders of Louisiana is among the passengers.
W J Ferris president of La Crosse Water Power says the 3 000 000 Winona La Crosse Sparta interurban would cost 3 million dollars at 30 000 per mile. Franchises will be sought from La Crosse and Winona councils with surveys to begin in spring and line in operation winter 1910. Route likely through Galesville with boiler upgrades at Minnesota City and links to Watertown Light & Power officials present.
Horace D. Norton of this city was shot in the eyes and narrowly escaped losing sight after a hunter across the marsh fired a load that shattered his glasses. J. Hahn fired at a low jack snipe. the stray charge also rattled Hoffmans resort. Norton, unfazed, returned to the marsh today.
Mineral Point reports that officers and directors of the First National Bank may face federal charges after United States District Attorney Godro plans to probe the bank closure. Shortage estimated under 200000 dollars, with stock assessments and securities sales cutting recoveries to about 225000. Only 25000 remains to continue business. depositors are expected to be paid.
At a county poor commissioners meeting in the courthouse office of John Hauser, the board deferred action on dismissing Overseer John Johnson of the county poor farm until Friday. Johnson asked for time to prepare a formal resignation and presented his bills and accounts for audit and payment. The board questioned him only on general farm conduct and granted the continuance without comment.
Aberdeen South Dakota October 13 Five years after a quarrel with Elizabeth Wilson of Detroit Graham of Cleveland heard his name in a registration booth and was reunited with his former fiancée They left together for Chicago to be married.
W. W. Cargill III suffers a severe indigestion attack at his Cass street and West avenue home. Doctors Gunderson Christianson and Bell treat him as he rallies after a bad night. His daughter Mrs. John McMillan has joined him from Minneapolis.
Langdon and Boyd announce a 75 to 85 cent per hundred drop in hog prices. Mr Langdon calls the sudden fall sensational, noting that prices have been high in recent years and demand remains strong despite a larger supply.
County Judge John Brindley, president of the Parents and Teachers Association, defended La Crosse High School football funding at the meeting. He said the coach aids good, clean sport and that funds were raised to help the team, including a goal to defeat Sparta this year.
In Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa the forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Thursday with rising temperatures. La Crosse records a cool 30 to 32 degrees and rainfall of .02 inch reported. river forecasts indicate a fall in the river level.
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