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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1909
Page
1
The Tigers rally to take the lead after a Pirates fast start in the opening innings. The game remains tied in the sixth as both teams push for the decisive runs in a tense World Series matchup.
Detroit wins sixth game 5 to 4 at Bennett Park to force a deciding seventh game. Mullin steadies after rough start as Willis and Tigers dodge wind and cold in pitched battle against Pittsburgh. Attendance drops below 10,000. Clarke rotates pitchers before the critical game Saturday.
Doctors report W W Cargill showing improvement from gastroenteritis with developing bronchial pneumonia. Family and physicians remain cautious as specialists plan continued care. Austin Cargill may arrive from Ithaca. Mrs Hanchet and Mrs McMillan are en route or at the residence. Drs Christianson Gunderson Shippy oversee care with a Chicago nurse assisting.
The first meeting of the national convention of the Congregational Brotherhood of America opens at noon in the Metropolitan theater with Dr. Frank W. Gunsaulus of Chicago as principal speaker. Fred B. Smith of the Y M C A arrives. J H Main presides. Beardsley Capen Cadman slated for addresses. banquet Saturday expects 2000 guests. convention runs through Sunday evening.
A clerical error in The Daily News misquoted Mr. Morris as governor candidate instead of Mr. McGovern. The correction states Morris would be the La Crosse favorite if he ran, clarifying the misattribution and noting the local papers’ reaction.
After a quarrel over their father Wenzel Dietz's estate Lucy Dietz 45 of Hortonville attempted to murder her brothers and sisters by poisoning the family coffee. She drank first and died from convulsions before others could be harmed. the six survivors were to settle the estate following funerals.
Dr J L Callahan testified in county court about striking a dog while driving a La Crosse street route when witnesses claimed higher speeds. Judge Brindley discharged Callahan for lack of evidence after prosecutors failed to prove speeding beyond reasonable doubt. Car enthusiasts filled the courtroom to hear the outcome.
President Taft telegram from Prescott Arizona confirms acceptance of Charles R. Crane of Chicago as minister to China. Crane cites newspaper article as trigger for recall and takes responsibility for his role. Dialogue notes Knox praised Crane by phone then criticized the speech when meeting weeks later.
Omaha dispatch reports a search for a Black man suspected in the murder of H. R. Frankland of Chicago. Frankland was found last night near the Union Pacific yards with deep knife wounds. Rail workers saw a white man with a Black man shortly before the killing, which police deem a robbery motive. A Chicago I O O F lodge membership card and a message signed "Lucky" Frankland were found on the body, noting a phone message and 80 cent charge to Hickey Bros. and Burke.
Des Moines Iowa October 14 Senator Cummins warned of a coming senate clash with Senator Aldrich over postal savings. Cummins told the Iowa Postmasters association he will back the postal savings plan and oppose Aldrich’s plan for a savings department in banks. He urged keeping Republican pledges from 1908.
Tiverton Rhode Island October 14 Mrs Sarah M Grinnell of Fall River Massachusetts identifies the remains as her stepdaughter Julia E Grinnell after examining the slain victim's limbs and torso The medical examiner doubts the identification noting the missing girl was a mother while the victim shows no signs of childbearing The father Frank St Cyr of Fall River recently released from jail after a conviction in the girl's complaint will be interviewed by Fall River police at the Borden City mill where he works.
Amid a mass of clues investigators scour woods near Tiverton for the missing head of a dismembered girl to confirm whether the victim is Amelie St Jean of Woonsocket or Mildred Higgins of Boston. Police believe the body was cut up before death and await the head to identify the victim beyond finished marks and a few unique physical traits.
Fire destroyed the Park Hotel in Viroqua last night at midnight. Thirty guests fled, most without clothing. one inmate, John Mark, narrowly escaped death as smoke filled his room. The millinery shop of Mrs. Norris also burned. the hotel carried 3700 in insurance. Built in 1858, the hotel was a historic site with past notoriety.
Manager Lucien Reid revealed the season schedule with games on October 16 at Chippewa Falls and October 23 at Winona plus trips to Delafield Eau Claire and La Crosse culminating in a Thanksgiving matchup with Sparta. The schedule predicts several away games and notes hopes for a win against Wabasha and a challenging test against St John’s Military Academy at Delafield.
About fifty people attended a meeting in the high school auditorium to organize a choral club. The first rehearsal is set for October 26 at the high school. A directing committee was appointed including Prof. L. P. Benezet Miss Martha Rollins Mrs. E. F. Dow R. Russell Prof. Harry Packman Prof. Fassett A. Cotton and Miss Vosbereg.
Lawyers visit crossings today as city planning weighs options for Mill or Rose Street. Officials assess traffic impact, safety, and potential development before a final decision. Public input sessions are expected next week.
Milwaukee railroad commissioner John H. Roemer led hearings on Mill and Rose streets crossings and a possible viaduct over Milwaukee tracks. He said grade crossings are unacceptable and a fully adequate viaduct would be required, with decisions to be made by Milwaukee Road officials, streetcar directors, and city authorities.
Unsettled conditions with probable showers or snow flurries tonight in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Local showers or snow flurries tonight, then generally fair Friday. Partly cloudy with showers east portion tonight, warmer tonight, then generally fair Friday. River stage remains stationary.
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