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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
7
Joe Hirt formerly editor of The Crooked Copper writes with vigor about the Little Italy district in Chicago, a lawless realm where crime is king. His letter describes mysterious murders and the swift vengeance on those who betray gang secrets, reflecting close observation from his mission.
A veteran reporter depicts the Little Italy district as a fear soaked zone ruled by the Blackhand. He details the three rival gangs, brutal executions with sawed off shotguns, extortion letters, and the notorious Death Corner at Milton Avenue and Oak Street. The piece recounts the murder of Ben Seneni and the Catalanetto case where a squealer and gang leader were avenged, underscoring a citywide crime crisis and calls for new laws.
In La Crosse Wisconsin the Tribune announces a Baby Shower of Gold contest with votes earned by coupons and subscription renewals. Subscriptions offer up to 18 000 votes by mail and 5 000 by carrier, all paid in advance, with no transfers or double candidacies allowed and disclosure of books after the contest ends.
Washington reported that on Wednesday the president commuted the two year sentence of William Walker to expire at once. Walker had been convicted largely on his wife’s testimony which he contends should not have been admitted. A judge’s death blocked an appeal and the commutation was based on a technicality.
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