06 Dec 1911
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1911
Page
1
The report states that McNamara will appear before government investigators to testify as part of a widespread probe. The defense argues the revelations force admission of exposure and confession patterns amid jury tampering concerns.
A stream of statements from Walter Bordwell Clarence Darrow and Joseph Scott follow the bribery revelations connected to the McNamara cases. The dialogue reflects defense and public figures reacting to the sudden escalation as the coast debate intensifies.
In Los Angeles reports after yesterday’s mayoral setback the McNamaras face a widening bribery probe. Judge Bordwell’s ruling triggers possible federal action led by Attorney General Wickersham. District Attorney Fredericks signals shifting cases to federal courts while key figures from San Francisco and labor leaders may be summoned to testify.
A 16 year old bride Ethel Hamilton and 20 year old Roy Staats from La Crosse wed before a judge after rushing to obtain a license. The judge produced a blank certificate and, after the couple’s vows, pronounced them man and wife.
Isador S. Vogel, a wealthy New York jeweler, was found murdered in a Canal Street loft basement after a $10,000 diamond robbery. An elevator engineer Asher Schaps and a Black elevator boy Joseph Roberts were arrested. bathed scene showed bloodstains on the floor and furnace area, with a two stone diamond ring and a bloodstained pin found.
Notice served on cigar drug and confectionery stores and saloons to stop candy raffles and games of chance around Christmas. Cigar wheels were not mentioned by officials who deny prior approval. Raffles awarded candy cigars or wine prizes and the order’s scope remains unclear.
Graham Glass once Harvard student and heir to a Portland millionaire says he is suing for divorce from Helen Roche after eloping in February. His parents cut his allowance from 100 dollars to 1 dollar weekly, and his Boston filing follows tales linking him with Nelson Gammons and the Gaynor family.
Local report states detectives in Scotts Light District are accused of taking money in an alleged misconduct case. Authorities have not released detailed charges or names. Police investigations continue as community concerns rise.
Ottawa Illinois December 6 A 78 year old man named John Driscoll sought voluntary admission to the county poor house after deeding all his property to his wife Mrs Driscoll aged 44 He said nagging for money followed so he left his income of 90 dollars a month and his diamond pin and gold watch ended up at the almshouse He noted the deed was not filed when his wife began nagging and he could not face his son who opposed his remarriage
Report from Los Angeles shows socialist candidates defeated in local races as voters chose mainstream opponents. Alexander is noted among observers as analyzing the results and implications for city policy.
Early returns show George Alexander leading Job Harriman by about two to one in Los Angeles municipal election. Alexander's margin may reach near 40,000 as more precincts report. Prohibition measure to make the city dry was defeated three to one.
Chauncey Dennison night patrolman resigns from the La Crosse police force citing a desire to pursue other work. Gossip says he planned to leave earlier for a local brewery, but stayed until Saturday night at Chief Webber's request with an understanding he could quit then.
Water Commissioner J. T. Day completed a machine test to determine if pipes proposed for crossing the La Crosse River are of the correct type for mains installation.
Mayor Brand Whitlock of Toledo announced he will refuse any attempted salary increase. The move follows a councilman effort to boost the mayoral pay.
The Packers face trial on a conspiracy charge after an eight year fight by the government to punish the Combine. The trial marks a turning point as proceedings begin and defenses prepare.
In Chicago on December 6 ten millionaire packers pleaded not guilty to criminal conspiracy in restraint of trade. Judge Carpenter opened the preliminary steps to jury trial as both sides reserve 30 peremptory challenges each. Veniremen were questioned starting with Clem Olson and Andrew Osgood amid a crowded courtroom and distant background of a lengthy timeline of prior investigations and indictments beginning in 1903.
Milwaukee crowd of about 250 heard Governor McGovern Professor Merriam and George Record push La Follette for president. Resolution endorsed La Follette and a district delegate plan was adopted while delegation leaders were discussed.
Bids for the sale of Market Square were due yesterday but none were received as the auction closed without bids.
La Crosse and vicinity see generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday with little temperature change. Wisconsin Iowa also report fair weather and moderate temperatures, Iowa noting a cooler northeast portion tonight. Pressure patterns show no marked change, highest east of the Mississippi Valley and lowest from Manitoba to Alberta, sustaining fair conditions and moderate temperatures here tonight and Thursday.
The police probe proceeds with Scott on the witness stand as McGrath remains silent, leaving investigators pursuing additional testimony and evidence.
The city probe into Yolton’s conduct was interrupted by a fight over admissibility of Rose Vermont’s testimony. Attorney Schubert demanded wider charges as witnesses were urged to tell the truth under perjury immunity while Scott recalled graft talks with McGrath and Yolton’s refusal to resign.
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