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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1909
Page
2
A Milwaukee telephone industry piece argues state rail commission oversight reduces mystery in public service firms. It emphasizes transparent operations by Wisconsin Telephone Co to gain public trust and urges customers to contact Local or General Managers if service fails.
Detroit relies on strong pitching and clutch defense to back Summers bold at bat as the Tigers outslug the rival in a decisive win. Fans celebrate a heavy hitting matchup with key RBI by Summers and solid support from the lineup.
In a tightly played set, Pittsburg tops Chicago 6 to 2 as three Chicago hurlers falter. Maddux pitched well for the Pirates while Abstein sparked the attack with a second inning home run. Merkle tripled in the third helped New York stay alive against Boston. Detroit beat Cleveland 6 to 4 with timely hitting, and Philadelphia won 7 to 2 over Brooklyn as Dent struggled. The standings show American and National League action across several cities with multiple games listed.
An advertisement hawks Electropodes as a cure for rheumatism and numerous ailments. It promises a 30 day satisfaction guarantee via a druggist contract, priced at $1 per pair, with payment to The Electropode Co in Lima Ohio.
Chicago Cubs second baseman Joe Evers was suspended three days by National League President Heydler for inexcusable bad language toward umpire Klem during the Pirates game. Cubs manager Frank Chance criticized the action and noted Clarke was not ejected after a lengthy speech, while the pennant race continued amid the handicap.
Alfred Griffo once an idol of boxing now tagged a common drunkard by police and jailed for disorderly conduct will appear before Judge Rinaker at the court for the insane to determine his sanity. His ring fame faded and liquor ended his career.
The Blue Labels defeated Rubber Mills 9 to 1 at League Park to claim the city title. Bal duzzi held Rubber Mills to four hits while Blue Labels star Webber was knocked for ten hits but still earned the win with strong support from Balduzzi and Noefke.
Dr Adolph Gunderson 500 miles off New York City on the Atlantic Ocean sent a wireless telegram to his wife saying he was en route home and all is well Mrs Gunderson replied by wireless congratulating him on his return He had been visiting his old home in Norway for several months
Miss Bertha E. Weber formerly of La Crosse married Charles V. Clark a Chicago lawyer in a Lutheran church ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Reed. They honeymoon east and will reside in Chicago. The bride is a niece of Mrs. A. Gilbertson and granddaughter of Mrs. Joseph Offerdinger, formerly a stenographer in the La Crosse law office before moving to Chicago.
A brisk social clash ends with a rapid halt as a quick thinking girl redirects a courting suitor, showcasing wit and decisiveness in a social encounter common to the era.
London Sept 8 Fred Cody in charge of British war office aviation flew 47 miles across country in fifty minutes starting at Aldershot. He piloted his own auto balancing aircraft. Speed reports are disputed but the feat boosts Cody’s standing with the war office amid rival advances abroad.
A warrant charges Ty Cobb with assault with intent to kill, sworn by attorney J. J. Klein for George Stanfield, Euclid hotel night watchman who was allegedly assaulted by Cobb Saturday. Stanfield is bedridden while detectives plan to serve the warrant in Detroit where Cobb plays.
The board of education invited city parochial schools and the normal school to participate in the savings bank plan. Superintendent Bird was told to abolish the Fifth district branch and the small school at 21st and King streets.
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