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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1908
Page
6
Gilroy plans to file court actions to recover large sums from loan deals cited as examples. He claims a $50,000 bonus was paid for a $135,000 temporary accommodation and notes of $185,099 plus interest were issued, with more similar transactions to be pursued. He denounces rivals as lying about company affairs.
The president outlines a conservation lesson to Congress highlighting deforestation damage. He notes lands becoming barren and fertile areas lost to agriculture and commerce, urging action to protect natural resources.
President Roosevelt used ten photographic views from the Agricultural Department to illustrate timber waste in northern China and eastern Asia. He described barren mountains and rivers reduced by deforestation, urging Congress to adopt stronger conservation policies.
The case centers on power of attorney filed by Sullivan and Cromwell and Wm Nelson Cromwell as the firm pursues claims. Receiver Gilroy denies approval, while Kieran from the New Willard hotel accuses him of falsities. Gilroy says bankers in Pittsburgh Cleveland and others may be named in lawsuits over alleged illegal bonuses tied to Fidelity loans.
Keokuk Iowa December 8 Despite the Fidelity Funding failure St Marys Academy Nauvoo Ill is expected to stay open Receiver Gilroy says the NY company is bankrupt The mother superior would not discuss the claim but affirmed the academy will continue The school recently built several large buildings with tunnel connections and a costly water and sewer system near 500000 dollars
A DIY remedy blends Pinex and granulated sugar syrup, claiming fast action against colds and coughs for all ages. The guide advises avoiding pine oil preparations and notes Pinex, a Norway white pine extract, is available from drugstores at about fifty cents for a pint mix totaling roughly fifty four cents.
Bad risks cited by county officials push bonding costs to about double prior levels. The Ways and Means Committee referred bids totaling $418 to $528 for county bonds, with an overall bond need of 66 500 for officers including treasurer and clerk. Officials question book entries and missing records tied to fraudulent activity and potential asset losses.
La Crosse baseball directors meet December 14 to consider Paul Mahoney’s resignation and fill a vacancy. They will not appoint a manager until January to avoid losing players to higher leagues during the Class C draft. Several La Crosse stars, including Graves Duchien Eberly Safford and Harms, are drawing interest from Three I Central and P O leagues, risking a weak lineup if they depart.
A large delegation including governors and representatives from many states gathers in Washington for the general conservation conference. An informal session was held at the New Willard hotel this morning with officials from national and state conservation groups in attendance.
Mayor Wendell Anderson left yesterday for Washington D C to attend the Harbors and Waterways association convention opening there today He serves as a vice president of the association.
The general meeting begins at 4 15 this afternoon with Roosevelt Taft and Gov Chamberlain among speakers. Gov Johnson of Minnesota and Gov Deneen of Illinois lead delegations to support lakes to gulf waterways and Pearl Harbor dredging. Eckel and Tompkins address iron, cotton, and industry topics at the session.
A prominent St Louis figure connected with Catholic church affairs and a World’s Fair chairman is described as a close friend of Archbishop Glen non and a key participant in fair entertainment. He had no children. Mrs. Hirschberg is sister to Lady Noblesworth, wife of a English nobleman. An excursion offer to Omaha via the North Western Line provides a round trip fare of one and one half dollars for National Corn Exposition travel December 7 to 17 with return by December 22.
Duluth mourns a missing freighter Clemson after a week overdue. Search vessels on Lake Superior expect to report late this afternoon as fears grow it may have foundered and lives could be lost.
The Fidelity company dispute centers on alleged 3.5 million dollars in assets that may not exist and whether Keiran will appear in New York courts. Receiver Gilroy denies criminal proceedings against involved parties. Creditor Leslie M. Shaw holds claims of about 60 thousand dollars, with collateral and stock likely offsetting losses to around ten thousand.
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