Graft scandal hits Milwaukee county board figures
Special report details widespread graft in Milwaukee County with Edward Strauss pleading and nearly all county supervisors, officials, and top contractors named. Indictments expected to reach 100 as grand jury probes contracts from hospital repairs to Lotter plan bids. A county official who faced a cloud also turns state's evidence, signaling a broad corruption web.
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Milwaukee
Wis. Innes
Edward Btrauss
Btrauss
Everal
Strauss
Ume
Henry Lotter
Eaid
Stans
Priven
Board of Supervisors
Allan
Old County Hospital
Straus’ Cone
Pleaded Guilty In Corruption Cases Of City Officials
Ex Superintendent Ambrose Adlam and several former city leaders faced bribery and fraud charges. Adlam paid fines after pleading guilty to contracts kickbacks. Others including ex supervisors, ex aldermen, and a deputy registrar faced fines, stays, or not guilty verdicts as cases wind through the supreme court and related courts. Multiple indictments remain pending.
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Ambrose Adlam
Con City
Albert
Hade
Joseph A. Schunk
Soo
Adolah C. Weissenbarny
James C. Kennelly
Mike Dunnaty
Suspreme
Public Works
Frank Niezorowski
Wiliam Tmanley
Joseph Trust
Supreme Court
Willour Murphy
House of Correction
Harlps
Hagener
Stjerme
Sarah Schate
House of
Edward PF. Strausey
Cormorant Fishing Traditions on Japan's Nagara River
National Geographic Magazine describes the ancient practice on Japan's Nagara River near Gifu where fishermen use trained cormorants guided by cords. Boats drift in riverside sections at night as captains manage up to 13 birds, yielding several dozen fish per boat and drawing spectators by lantern light.
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Japan
Jnst
Wilen
Nagara
Gifu
Fshing
Iirdx
National Geographic Magazine
Market for tree stumps boosts shipyard braces
The industry gathers ree stumps from Inkes headshore to brace ships. Roots and stump sections yield braces, with stumps about a foot in diameter valued for strengthening. Stumps are rough hewn into shapes before shipment and cost nearly $400 per car, plus over $100 in freight.
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Inkes
Stamne
Shane
Milwaukee
Santinet
Indicted 49 Times in Athens County Case Delayed
The defendant Athery Jute Winneld Seats faces 49 forgery and larceny indictments over the county treasury shortage in Athens. Judge Wood postponed trial to the November term, with a definite rescheduling for December 4.
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Athery
Athens County
Wood
Snell
Noted scientist endures electric shock display in Boston
Prof Elihu Thompson of Lynn demonstrated lightning-like current through his body at a General Electric plant in Boston. He allowed hundreds of thousands of volts to pass, showing no injury while spectators including John D Long and Trucilla Rutile watched in astonishment as sparks two feet long leaped from his fingers.
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Scripperprae Presb Association
Boston
Elihu Thompson
Lynn
John D. Long
Boston & Maine Railway
Thompson
Linn
Genera! Ite~ Trig Company
Prat
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