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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
8
Condemned Chicago financier John K Walsh receives a five year sentence at Leavenworth for misappropriating funds from the Chicago National Bank. Appeal immediately filed. Trial featured gunfire aftermath and extensive government and defense accounting experts.
The court records Walsh awaiting appeal after Judge Anderson pronounces sentence. His lawyers vow to challenge jurisdiction, arguing Anderson lacked authority for the northern Mingis district. A supersedes stay and $50,000 bail keep Walsh free as he moves to circuit court and possibly the US Supreme Court. The trial, begun Nov 12, faced delays due to juror illness and extended evidence and arguments.
John J. Walsh, born Irish immigrant and Chicago figure, rose from a newsboy to financier and railroad president as the city expanded from a village to a metropolis. His life traced a path from a Leinster cottage to wealth and influence in finance, politics, and publishing.
A nursemaid identified as Maren Chivaga was arrested in Chicago last Thursday while in the act of calling at a local residence. She worked at the Benet Institute for feeble minded children in Lincoln, and the arrest followed a confrontation with Frank Chrous, age 17, who died in a prior incident. Local authorities described her as connected to disorderly conduct at the Shefield avenue branch.
Harrisburg March 14 The jury convicted Willunt P Savetey ex auditor Armes Mo Sibonaker ex superintendent of public buildings and grounds and two others of defrauding the state in furnishing the capitol new copperiet costing about 1500000, seven weeks after trial began.
Dr Martine, a local physician in Columbus Neh Mareh, faced a state prosecution for accepting a pass from the Union Pacific Railroad. The judge directed a verdict for the state after evidence showed an indeterminate contract to provide medical services for 825 dollars a month.
New York on March 14 reports notable changes in Tammany Hall committees. The withdrawal of Bourke Cockran from all committee connections signals a significant shift in influence within the Columbian order's governing body and its control over party affairs.
In Columbus on March 1, the University of Indiana defeated Ohio State University by a two to one vote. The debate topic was whether immigration of all Chinese and Japanese laborers into the United States should be prohibited by law. Indiana supported the ban.
Chicago's Johe ny Coulon outclasses Los Angeles fighter Young Terry McGovern in a ten round bout before the Pacific Athletic Club. Coulon dominated with clever defense and persistent offense, delivering three knockdowns to finish on top.
A French employee stole a copy of the United States state department cipher code used for private correspondence with Washington and U S legations and embassies, escaping to Constantinople.
Hoppe defeated Jake Schaefer here by 400 to 185 in balkline billiards. Hoppe had a high run of 110 while Schaefer’s best was 48.
Prominent "Uncle Josh Perkins" solo band will march the city streets at noon Monday and perform a 7 30 concert in front of the New Jefferson theatre. The play Caele Josh Perkins promises three hours of clever comedy dancing and songs with seats urged for the show.
Stetson presents a mammoth double Uncle Tom's Cabin touring production at the New Jefferson Thursday afternoon and night. A matinee at 3:00 supports school children with 10 cents for children and 25 cents for adults. evening prices range 10 20 30 and 59 cents. Names such as Uncle Tom Eva Topry Marks Legree Eliza and others are billed with a traveling company of 50 in their own train. Civic pride urged in local business mentions and sidewalk cleanup.
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