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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1909
Page
3
An old advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo claiming a cure for catarrh and offering a reward for incurable cases. It promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder pills as effective for urinary disorders and back Pain.
Five of six American Sugar Refining employees were found guilty of criminal conspiracy to defraud customs on imported raw sugar. James F Bendernagel, former cashier at the Williamsburg plant, was acquitted. Jury deliberated ten hours and mercy is recommended for all those convicted.
The government seeks two year prison terms and $5000 fines for both overt acts. The failure to convict cashier Bendernager is noted as a setback. Prosecution aims to connect customs frauds to higher authorities, with Bendernagel described as an employee who interacted with those directing the company’s broader affairs.
Republican leaders back a searching inquiry into the land office as proposed by Rep Hitchcock of Nebraska and refuse to be rushed. Commissioner Dennett and Secretary Ballinger reportedly support investigations, stirring partisan tensions with Pinchot.
Fragmentary report indicates a violent incident in Wausau involving multiple individuals. Authorities are investigating a possible stabbing or assault with a fatal outcome and a gun or weapon was described as involved. Police have not released full names or a clear sequence of events.
Johnny Thompson earned a decision over Dick Fio in a San Iran venue bout under the city club rules. The match opened with a fast pace as Thompson pressed from the start and controlled the action throughout.
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