Minor Thinks Taggart Deranged After Island War Absence
Miner testified that many officers were afflicted by campaigns in the Philippines and said Taggart appeared mentally unbalanced. He denied being drunk at a dinner, noting cocktails and wine but minimal consumption. The court admitted the War Department report and revealed Taggart’s confinement in hospital from July 2 to 8, with arrest July 2 and command of company after July 8.
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Minor
Taggart
Fortesque
Tageart
Philippines
Masher
War Department
Yoore
Officials Who Fled From Denver Savings Bank Vows Warrants
Denver authorities issue warrants for J. A. Hill president Frank P. Jones vice president R. A. Brown and Joseph Davis tellers after a bank failure. The officers are at large and sought for larceny as bankers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Denver Savings Bank
J. A. Hill
Frank P. Jones
R. A. Brown
Joseph Davis
Arrangements Set for G A R Encampment Train
Wisconsin Department organizes a six sleeper special train to the national G A R encampment in Denver September 5 and 6. About 250 travelers expected, 200 reservations already booked. Train departs Milwaukee September 2 at 8 PM arrives Denver September 4 at 7 50 AM. Department commander F A Copeland staff runs the trip with cars from La Crosse and Savannah attaching en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Department
Denver
Louis Sholes
F. A. Copeland
Milwaukee
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
la Crosse
Savannah
Ill
Wisconsin veterans to accompany party on trip
Twenty members will accompany the party including Benjamin F. Bryant past department commander A G Weissert Milwaukee past commander in chief J P Rundle Milwaukee past department commander Pliny Norcross Janesville Assistant Adjutant General Willis Osborne La Crosse Assistant Quarter Master General F A Bird Madison Senior Vice Department Commander A L Tucker Berlin and other Wisconsin department members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Bryant
A. G. Weissert
Milwaukee
J. P. Rundle
Pliny Norcross
Janesville
Willis Osborne
la Crosse
F. A. Bird
Madison
A. L. Tucker
Berlin
Wisconsin Department
Body exhumed in Des Moines murder case
The body of Fritz Westbrook was exhumed and a bullet removed, which police believe completes the evidence chain against two men suspected of his death. Westbrook resisted highwaymen on July 7 and was shot, dying a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Fritz Westbrook
Westbrook
Dubuque Mayor Faces Removal Over City Contracts
City Attorney Kintsinger holds Mayor Berg liable for removal from office for being a Palmer Berg Printing Co stakeholder in large city contracts. Four aldermen with similar interests also face impeachment. Rumor says Berg may resign amid graft allegations fueled by Alderman Needham’s anti graft campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Wis
Kintsinger
Berg
Palmer Berg Printing Company
Needham
Miss Hart Leaves for Chicago
Miss M. M. Hart departed last evening for Chicago, traveling alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Hart
Chicago
Census Complete for La Grosse Population 28 190
The city census was completed today with a final count around 29 100 to 29 200, up about 300 from an earlier figure. Some lodging houses were likely overlooked, and the Nineteenth ward shows 1 202 residents, a gain of five over last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Grosse
Miner Dies In Premature Blast At Spring Valley
Joseph Jasna a coal miner was killed this morning by a premature blast in Spring Valley Newfoundland. A half pound of stone was thrown through the man's body and both eyes were blown out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Joseph Jasna
Robbery and Fire Hit Rhinelander Boat Plant
Frank Sayner, manager of the Rhinelander Boat company, was attacked in his office by two men who bound his face with a handkerchief and left him unconscious. The resulting struggle sparked a fire that destroyed the plant, causing about 7000 dollars in losses. Thieves took 95 dollars, a 345 dollar Bradley bank check, and a 30 dollar check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhinelander
Wis
Frank Sayner
Rhinelander Boat Company
Sayner
Bradley Bank of Tomahawk
Man Stabbed on Goodrich Boat Near Racine
George Duttviller a Chicago telegraph operator was stabbed sixteen times on a Goodrich line boat near Racine Wisconsin. He is in great pain at St Luke's hospital with a dangerous condition doctors fear blood poisoning and possible death O Hearn refuses to comment on the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
George Duttviller
Chicago
Goodrich
St. Luke’s Hospital
O'’Hearn
City committee named for September industrial excursion
Mayor James appoints Aldermen Hirshheimer and Keller to plan the La Crosse & Southeastern rail excursion to the city on September 16. The group will handle arrangements for the big event.
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Torrance
Hirshheimer and
Keller
la Crosse
Peace envoys work shown as czar talks progress
Portsmouth August 23 report says Meyer saw the czar and a long message from Oyster Bay indicates a personal appeal for peace. Navy yard says talks adjourned until Saturday while envoys resume sessions at 9:40 this morning. Witte says protocols were read and corrected and the conference adjourned to 2 PM.
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Scripps-McRae
Portsmouth
Meyer
Oyster Bay
Navy Yard
Pierce
Denison
Pokouiloff
Komura
Takahaia
Sato
Witte
Dott A Kt United States District Attorney Joins Jail Escape Probe
Wheeler United States District Attorney from Janesville and Postoffice Inspector Fraser visit the local jail to review the recent deliveries and the escape of two suspects in the Stoddard post office robbery. They report no public statements yet and expect no immediate developments.
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United States
Wheeler
Janesville
Fraser
Trainer and
Unningham
Montana Lottery Chief Arrested in Ticket Smuggling Case
Daniel B. Pacobs, secretary of the Montana Lottery company, long active in Illinois and Missouri, was arrested in Butte on a charge of sending lottery tickets by express. Officers raided the operation and seized a dray load of tickets in the takedown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-Mckrae Dispatch
Butte
Mont
Daniel B. Pacobs
Montana Lottery Company
Illinois
Missouri
Express
Mrs M M Hart Returns from F1 Roy Monday
Mrs M M Hart arrived home on Monday after a visit to F1 Roy, with neighbors noting her cheerful return and orderly condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. M. Hart
Jealousy or Revenge Hinted in Widow Murder
Chicago August crime scene report notes Effie Mize a wealthy New York widow shot and killed. Police lean toward robbery but clues suggest revenge or jealousy as possible motive. Several arrests made today. investigators doubt solid evidence will be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Effie Mize
New York
Secret Wedding at German Lutheran Parsonage Tonight
Miss Anna Paul and Fred Epill will marry in a quiet ceremony at the German Lutheran parsonage tonight, conducted by Rev. Julius Gamm. The couple kept the union secret, surprising their friends. Mr Hill works for La Crosse Boot and Shoe Co, while Miss Paul is a prominent local young woman.
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Anna Paul
Fred Hill
Fred Epill
Julius Gamm
Mr. Hill
la Crosse Boot & Shoe Company
Miss Paul
Oceanic fire in Liverpool storage area raises no delay
Fire broke out in the storage of the White Star liner Oceanic in Liverpool on August 23 and was quickly extinguished with only slight damage. The ship, scheduled to sail for New York, faced no delay. A separate cryptic ad line about finds and gain appears in the same dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scripps-McRae
Liverpool
Oceanic
New York
Fire flies in trial of Milton girl today
In county court this morning Blanche Milton was arraigned on the charge of being a prostitute and vagrant. Two hours of evidence were heard before adjournment until tomorrow when habeas corpus arguments will continue. The police chief testified about fines and warrants, and Judge Prentiss described his conduct in releasing Milton.
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Milton Girl
Police Department
Frankie la Salle
Blanche Milton
Byrne
Milton
Hunt
la Salle
Miss Milton
Miss la Salle
Chronicle
Bosshard
Prentiss
Officials Picnic Sets Sail On City of Hudson Tomorrow
City officials and employees plan their annual outing starting at 7:30 AM from the foot of State Street aboard the City of Hudson steamer and a barge. They travel to Hart's Island, three miles south of Brownsville, for a day of activities ending at sundown.
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State Street
Hudson
Hart’s Island
Brownsville
Ambitious City Anglers Consider Major Plans
Several ambitious anglers among the city force are planning great things but we do not take them seriously.
Castle Hall Members Set Informal hop Friday Evening
John P. Linton post, R of P, will host an informal hop for Castle Hall members Friday evening.
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John P. Linton Post
R. of P
Castle Hall
Weather and river rise forecast with showers likely
Cooler conditions prevail with a likely shower tonight and Thursday. The river is forecast to rise slowly with a stage of 6.4, up 0.2 in 24 hours, signaling continued higher water.
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Mrs. Taggart
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
Snipps-McRae Dispatch
Bri Il
James Aldermen
Evea
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Amredied Tur
Cman
Igean Greyhound Lanes
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Captain Parks
Parks
McDonough
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