Measuring the La Crosse Bribery Inquiry and Witness Testimony
The article analyzes police case evidence in La Crosse regarding bribe claims by eight individuals, eight named defendants and witnesses including Frank and Bert Scott, Louise La Brie, Hattie Bowker, Rose Vermont, Sadie Stone, Anna Hartley, and Doc Bennett. It reports on sworn statements about payments to Yolton or McGrath for protection and the conflicting denials by detectives.
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la Crosse
Themelves
Yolton
McGrath
Frank Scott
Bert Scott
Louise la Brie
Hattie Bowker
Rose Vermont
Sadie Stone
Anna Hartley
Wendling
Frank
Frank Seott
Bowker
Scotts
The
la Brie
Vermont
Scott Brothers
Annie Hartley
Doc” Bennett
Court Hearings Question Bribe Evidence in Detective Case
The judge weighs testimony about bribe payments to Yolton and McGrath with conflicting witness accounts. Key corroboration comes from Hattie Bowker and Rose Vermont, while Yolton and McGrath deny paying or receiving money. The Scotts' testimonies, and the defense's denials, shape the credibility of the bribery claims.
Coed Suffragists Win Council Representation at Minnesota
Coed suffragists at the University of Minnesota secure an amendment to the student council constitution granting them equal rights with male students, expanding representation in university governance.
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Minneapolis, Minn
University of Minnesota
Albert Walber Dies in Milwaukee Secretaries Death
Albert Walber secretary of the Milwaukee Brewers' association and brother of former Judge Emil Wallber died suddenly at his home 274 Kewaunee street from stomach trouble. He had been in poor health for months but kept working until Friday.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Albert Wallber
Emil Wallber
Milwaukee Brewers’ Association
Kewaunee Street
Quips and Cranks and Wanton Wiles
The death of Kate Whiting Patch ends a life of service and art. The verse The Rosary is quoted in full, reflecting on a personal rosary of loved faces prayed for by the speaker in quiet moments.
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Kate Whiting Patch
The Parson's Mistake at the Railway Station
An amused scene at a busy railway station ends with an old gentleman knocked onto the rails by a struggling porter. A nearby parson aids the injured man and jokes that whiskey caused the accident, but the elder replies that it was the porter.
The Man Who Dared in the 24 Hour Race
In a dramatic 24 hour race tale Ralph Stanton faces disaster when his mechanic drops dead. With the offer of money for a substitute, no volunteers step forward until Floyd, a 21 year old who knows cars, volunteers to take the seat and race alongside Stanton.
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Ralph Stanton
America
Mercury
Stanton
Durand
Mercury Company
Jones
Walters
Green
New York
Mr. Green
Stan
Floyd
Singer
Ice Covered River Drawbridge Sighting In Wisconsin
In Marinette on December 18 a steamer named Amazon broke thin river ice near the coal and fuel dock. A wheel struck a school of suckers, tossing thousands into the air. many landed on the frozen ice as the water turned black with the lively fish.
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Marinette
Wis
Amazon
Marinette Coal and Fuel Dock
Farmer Dies After Fall From Night Train in River Falls
Ole Bergseng, a River Falls farmer, was killed returning home on a night train. He stepped from the last coach as the train halted on a bridge and plunged into the icy river below. His body was recovered the following morning. investigators believe he misjudged the station stop.
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River Falls
Wis
Ole Bergseng
Dietz Visits Governor to Discuss Dietz Trial Lectures
Clarence Dietz eldest son of Cameron Dam figure John Dietz who is serving a life term at Waupun called on Governor McGovern in Madison to arrange public lectures on the Dietz Trial. He also reviewed his father’s case during the interview.
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Simeon Ford
New York
Country Board
Steen
Vermont
Feller
Tit
Chicago
New Yorker
New York Sun
Madison
Wis
Clarence Dietz
John Dietz
Cameron Dam
Waupun
McGovern
One Killed in Wreck on Trolley Line near Johnson’s Switch
One man was killed and three injured in a wreck on the Kansas City and Western trolley line at Johnson’s Switch just outside Kansas City this morning.
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Kansas City
Anniversary punishment for Morris echoes a deadly verdict
Aurora reports the Morris murder trial where the jurors sentenced Henry W. Morris to life and decreed annual torture on the murder anniversary in a dungeon. The bizarre ruling followed the murder of his lover, reflecting sensational local justice.
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Aurora
Ill
Henry W. Morris
Paroled man freed in Milwaukee divorce case
Albert Schissler, paroled from the state penitentiary after a murder conviction, was granted an absolute divorce by Judge Backus in Milwaukee with custody of the couple’s eight-year-old daughter.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Albert Schissler
Backus
Queen Mary Accent Prompted Student Humor
In a history class the teacher recalls Queen Mary saying Calais would be written on her heart after death. Jimmy Smith claims to have heard the line but answers Kelly when pressed, illustrating a classroom joke about accents and remembered lines.
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France
Calais
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy
Kelly
Post No Bills Sign Sparks A Street Dialogue
Mr Payson greets Mr Deadbeat on the street and notes a new residence. Deadbeat explains moving to a house with a high fence and a sign reading Post No Bills to deter creditors from mailing more bills.
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