Bank Defrauders Sentenced in Federal Case
Five men pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling funds from national banks and were each sentenced to five years in Fort Leavenworth federal prison. Names include Max Emmerich Indianapolis Harry C Prinzler Fort Wayne E H Detzer Fort Wayne J H Phillips Terre Haute and Frank H Nicolai Aurora Ind. The report notes an earlier case against Osrange Cochrane for $7000 from the American National Bank and a related plea change.
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Indianapolis
Ind
WH. Marker
Noah Marker
Tipton
Fort Leaven
Ares Max Emmerich
Harry C. Prinzler
E. H. Detzer
Indianapolas
New York
Federal
Fort Worth
Kansas
Cochrane Witerday
Gail
Anderson
Five Games In Bodega Tourney At Freas Dumke Pool
Five games were played in the Freas and Dumke billiards tournament at Bodega. Brayton posted a high run of 22 while Koe delberger achieved a high average of 2.9.
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Freas & Dumke
Brayton
Koedelberger
Railway and streetcar assessments in La Crosse area
Preliminary 1910 tax figures from the state tax commission list La Crosse railways for assessment. La Crosse Street Railway Company is valued at $20,000 and the La Crosse Railroad is $475,000. Assessments will be made after hearings conclude.
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State Tax Commission
la Crosse
la P Railway
Temperance Wave Cuts Government Revenues in 1909 Report
Washington reports a sharp drop in internal revenue receipts in 1909 due to temperance trends. Whiskey taxes fell by 5,509,831 dollars year over year, while taxes on beer and ales declined by 24,444,183 dollars. Cigarette use rose to 6,086,291,908 cigarettes, with tobacco and snuff also increasing.
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Washington, D
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Illinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Bid and Open for the Champions Fight in Johnson-Jeffries Talks
Promoters opened bids for the world championship bout. Jack Johnson and Sam Berger refused to hurry and postponed acceptance until tomorrow. Australia’s Hugh McIntosh offered a sliding purse scale with options for Australia England or America plus gate receipts, reserves fight picture rights.
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Hoboken
Jack Johnson
J. J. Jeffries
Big Negro
Sam Berger
Jeffries
Australia
New York
Hugh McIntosh
Antipodes
McIntosh
England
America
France
Milk dealers agree to tests and inspection
George Kolb and Mrs. Henry Apple, milk dealers, had failed cattle tests under the laws and were brought before Judge Cronon. They have agreed to submit to the inspection and required tests Friday or Saturday, and prosecutions are temporarily dropped.
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George Kolb
Henry Apple
Cronon
Explosion devastates glycerine depot near Cameron
In Cameron West Virginia on December 1 C H Schuster an oil shooter was killed when the nitro glycerine magazine of the Marietta Torpedo company exploded. The blast shattered every window, unroofed or loosened houses and scattered a wagon and horses for over a mile. A 30 by 15 foot crater marked the site and the cause may never be known.
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Cameron
W. Va
Schuster
Marietta Torpedo Company
Here
Rockefeller Greets Friends Amid Kidnap Plot Rumors
John D. Rockefeller returned to New York amid rumors of a plot to kidnap or kill him. He dismissed the danger with a joke while his lawyers plan to appeal a Standard Oil decision. In Cleveland, guards patrolled Forest Hill after Harold Smith recounted the plot.
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New York
John D. Rockefeller
Fifth Avenue
Cleveland
Rockefeller
Harold Sawyer Smith
Supreme Court
Metropolis
Smith
John D
Forest Hill
Knapp
Fire Damages Northwestern Malt Plant Near Cragin
A Chicago area blaze at the Northwestern Malt and Grain Company plant in Cragin Ill. caused damage estimated over 100000 dollars. The fire briefly threatened the 2 million dollar facility.
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Chicago
Northwestern Malt and Grain Company
Cragin
Ill
State line blocks Duluth from annexing Superior
A regional boundary remains the sole obstacle keeping the city of Duluth from annexing Superior. Local officials note the state line as the decisive factor limiting expansion and cross-border governance.
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Duluth
Superior
Twin Cities Face Serious Strike
The switchmen's nationwide walkout disrupts rail service near Duluth and across the Twin Cities. Officials dispute the extent of the action while grain shippers warn warehouses will close and shipping may halt, threatening losses and insurance deadlines as December 5 approached.
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Twin Cities
General Conference
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Duluth
Minn
Suspected Koreans Reported in Chicago Search
Three or four Koreans allegedly linked to the Ito assassination are believed in Chicago posing as Chinese and hiding in the Chinese quarters, with local police asked to search for them.
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Chicago
Marais Ito
Doubt on Cannon’s Role in Cherry Mine Disaster
Some people will blame Speaker Cannon for the Cherry mine disaster, framing his influence as a factor in the tragic event and shaping public opinion about responsibility and accountability.
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Speaker Cannon
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Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Claim Gas Relief and Free Trial
An advertiser touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for wind on the stomach and indigestion, describing how they attack gas forming foods and improve digestion. A free trial package is offered, with price listed as 50 cents per box and order details directing readers to F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Trisickage
F. A. Stuart Co
Tuart Building
Marshall
Michigan
Zelaya Defeated by Rebel Forces Near Rama
Dispatches from Bluefields report Zelaya crushed at Las Salinas near Rama with over 100 dead as revolutionaries led by Gen. Matudy engaged large forces from cover. Rumor of Zelaya's resignation revived amid fighting and arms shipments move toward Nicaragua.
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New Orleans
Bluefields
Zelaya
Las Salinas
Rama
Matudy
Nicaragua
Galveston
Texas
United States
Gulf of Mexico
Secret Service
Immigration Department
Gulf
Mobile
Vera Cruz
Rosena to Hang Tomorrow in New Castle
Fred Rosena the condemned murderer will be hanged tomorrow after the pardon board refused to intervene. Rosena collapsed upon hearing the news and his wife stood by him with their three children about to face a final separation. Women of the WCTU hoped to petition to stop the drugging but failed to act in time. The sheriff fears delaying the execution to allow a final farewell.
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New York
Manhattan
Maud E. Miner
Raines Law
New Castle
Fred Rosena
Pardon Board
Rosena
Stuart
Wisconsin man distributes Marinette address in La Crosse
Ford H. McGregor of the University of Wisconsin recently delivered an address on Commission Government. He has sent copies of a similar Marinette address to the secretary of the board of trade for distribution among La Crosse residents who are interested.
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Ford H. McGregor
University of Wisconsin
Secretary of the Board of Trade
Marinette
la Crosse
Paris Guillotine Horrible Scenes Reported in France
In Mont Brison Loire December 1 the execution of bandit murderer Ribolet drew vast crowds and violent confrontations. Soldiers failed to contain the gathering as horrific scenes unfolded, fueling arguments for private executions.
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Mont Brison
Department of Loire
France
Ribolet
Sparta Right of Way Appraisers Named
Judge Highee appointed Pettingill Keiser and Brown of La Crosse county as the three commissioners to appraise lands for the Sparta Melrose right of way in condemnation. They toured the lands and will take testimony this week as grading advances toward the C M St P spur. Ole Knudson plans a damage suit over a jaw injury from a Kendall bar fight. Sparta High School elected Elmer Abrahamson captain of the 1909 19 basketball team with Todd Paulus as manager.
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Sparta
Highee
Messrs. Pettingill, Keiser
Ole Knudson
Kendall
Sparta High School Athletic Association
Elmer Abrahamson
Todd E. Paulus
Armory
Co. L
Frohsinn Society Elects Officers for Ensuing Year
At a Frohsinn society meeting on November 29 officers were chosen for the year ahead: President John G. Malin. Vice president Stephen Streicher. Recording secretary John C. Spallinger. Financial secretary George Stanger. Treasurer Henry Ahrens. Librarian Albert Puwhs. Banner carrier W Bechman. Marshal George Weihaupt. Trustee Henry Bitzer. Director Robert Isler. Vice director Henry Ahrens. A silver jubilee celebration is set for January 12 at Germania hall to mark the society’s twenty fifth anniversary and elaborate preparations are under way.
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Frohsinn Society
John G. Malin
Stephen Streicher
John C. Spallinger
George Stan
Henry Ahrens
Albert Puwhs
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