Train Robbery Confession Ties Couple to Heist
A man confesses to ten train robberies and implicates his wife in a Northwestern theft. Police report details the alleged plan and the couple’s alleged involvement in the series of bank and rail crimes.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
1
Accomplices Arrested in Wisconsin Coal Theft Case
In Friendship Wisconsin yard and saloon circles a Northwestern rail yardman Frank Dare and Joseph Verden are charged after Gustav Bauch of Sumner Street testified. Bauch claimed he and Dare planned a midnight haul of eight fur coats worth about 500 dollars, with coats secreted by Bauch's wife and later given to Verden. Bauch’s written confession is to be used at trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jin Webber
Frank Dare
Northwestern Railroad
Joseph Verden
Verden
Dare
Friendship
Bauch
Stitch
Dave
Wer
Her
Northwestern
Imi
Burgly
Fred Hirt
Wau- Waccording
Es Thompson
Par-1 Coach John Moll Seriously Ill in Wisconsin
John Moll late Par-1 coach is seriously ill at General hospital in In, Wisconsin with fever. He likely contracted the fever at Lafayette, with officials reporting the condition as serious and under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Johnie Moll
General Hospital
Lafayette
Weather forecast for La Crosse and region
Gen fair tonight and Saturday with some snow flurries near Lake Michigan. Much of Wisconsin will see fair skies with colder temperatures overnight. Light snow continues from Minnesota to Michigan while the Dakotas and upper Mississippi valley experience north winds and cooler conditions. Temperatures dip to near 6 below in North Dakota and 10 below in Alberta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Genfair
Wisconsin
Lake
North Dakota
Dakotas
Mississippi Valley
Atlantic
Tampa
Central States
Pacific
Texas
Minnesota
Michigan
Canadian
Alberta
Protectorate Plan Emerges Over Mexico Crisis
President Madero's perceived isolation raises concerns of a self serving stance that could push the United States toward stepping in. Officials warn against entanglement while seeking stability and peace in Mexican affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madero
United States
Taft demands protection for Americans in Mexico
Secretary of State Knox said Taft's note outlining demands for greater protection of Americans in Mexico is in preparation at the State Department. An ultimatum was not served, but a severe reply to Mexico's last note is being prepared, with possible protectorate plans if President Madero rejects demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Taft
Mexico
United States
Madero
State Department
State Knox
Skating Accident Leaves Youth Rescued From Black River
Leonard Ritter, 17, of 1021 Rose Street, fell through thin ice on Black River while skating yesterday. He sank twice before Arctic Ice and Fuel workers nearby rescued him, then he was treated at home after being found badly chilled. Ritter works at National Gauge and Register Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black River
Leonard Ritter
Rose Street
Arctic Ice & Fuel Company
Mr. Ritter
Geo. W. Lueck
National Gauge and Register Company
Grace Loomis Dies at Rochester After Operation
Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Loomis of 413 South Tenth street learned of the death of their daughter Grace Loomis in Rochester New York last night following an operation at 4 10 yesterday afternoon. The remains will be brought to La Crosse for a home funeral with arrangements pending as the parents await further information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Loomis
South Tenth Street
Grace Loomis
Rochester
N. Y
Miss Loomis
la Crosse
Fitzgerald Freed of Theft Charge in U S Treasury Case
Chicago report says George W. Fitzgerald was acquitted of stealing 173000 dollars from the United States sub treasury after eight hours deliberation. The case spanned five years with rumors of political motives and a costly, protracted pursuit. The verdict ends a long legal saga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George W. Fitzgerald
United States
Sub-Treasury
Fitzgerald
Suit started by health commission in smallpox case
Dr. J. M. Furstman city health commissioner filed for papers in a civil forfeiture suit against Joseph Dolle and William F. Baum over failure to report smallpox in their households. If won, forfeitures could total $25 for each day of ignorance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Dolle
Badger Street
William F. Baum
South Eighth Street
J. M. Furstman
James Thompson
Health Department
Furstman
William Baum
Dolle
Baum
North and South unveil monument for Illinois veterans
In Andersonville Georgia on December 20 the North and South greeted each other over Union soldiers' graves. Governor Deneen of Illinois and his military staff accepted a large monument memory of Illinois veterans as unveiling ceremonies impressed observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andersonville
Deneen
Illinois
Botha Asked to Form New Cabinet in South Africa
Gen Louis Botha, who recently re signed as premier of the Union, has been asked by Viscount Gladstone, governor general, to form another cabinet. His exit followed cabinet dissensions and Dutch extremists opposing his stance on imperial policy and a stronger navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Botha
Union of South Africa
Viscount Gladstone
Botha
England
Transvaal
Victim of Train May Be Identified
Carl Amundson, a Lewis Valley man missing since two weeks after a Clinton Iowa note, may be the man found crushed at North Junction under a Burlington passenger train. Mathew Amundson and District Attorney James Thompson say the body description matches. identification by exhumation is deemed unlikely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Junction
Burlington
Carl Amundson
Lewis Valley
la Crosse
Mathew Amundson
Carl
James Thompson
North nJuction
T. F. Moss
St. Louis
Clinton
Iowa
May Pass Law Saving Appendix
Denver lawmakers consider a bill to criminalize removing an appendix without proof of disease. Medical experts argue half of removed appendixes are healthy, warning against unnecessary operations and urging caution in surgical practice.
Notables Attend The Reid Funeral In Westminster Abbey
Prince Arthur of Connaught led British notables at Whitelaw Reid’s funeral in Westminster Abbey. Three thousand Americans filled the Abbey as diplomats, cabinet members, and military escorts accompanied the ambassador’s casket to the Natal for voyage to New York aboard the Campania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
King George
Queen Mary
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Court of St. James
Westminster Abbey
Asquith
Edward Grey
Lloyd George
Canterbury
Dorchester House
Park Lane
Ambassador Reid
Abbey
Westminster
Natal
Ogden Mills Reid
Euston Station
Victoria Station
New York
Campania
Diamond merchant found slain in Chicago office
J H Logue head of a diamond firm was found dead in his McVicker's theater building office. His skull was crushed by a bludgeon, hands bound with rope, and a gag in his mouth. Police secured the scene. no sign of a struggle or stolen contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Logue
Chicago
McVicker’s Theater
Logue
Injured Railroad Workers Improve and Leave Station
Charles Lynn of Peterson Minnesota and C A Lucassen of Aberdeen South Dakota were found injured in north side railroad yards. Lynn suffered facial and head cuts and a fractured right arm. Lucassen had a small hole in the back of his head. Both received medical care from Dr H E Wolf and have left the station after rapid improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Side
Charles Lynn
Peterson
Minn
Burlington
C. A. Lucassen
Aberdeen
S. D
Milwaukee
H. E. Wolf
Chicago schools urged to focus on homely studies of fathers
A management committee calls for education priorities to center on practical, traditional studies. The stance emphasizes rooted values and the everyday lessons from family and community life as the core of schooling.
Chicago Board Weighs Narrow School Curriculum
Chicago educators push to remove so called educational fads from public schools keeping only reading writing arithmetic spelling grammar U S history and geography Mrs Ella Flagg Young supports manual training domestic science physical culture and other practical subjects as a separate campaign begins to overturn the resolution The debate highlights concerns over student health and busy schedules with Christmas workshop projects producing fruit to donate and gifts for needy children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Education of Chicago
Ella Flagg Young
Young
McFatrich
Board of Education
William A. Vincent
Pearl Labelle Found With Circus After Disappearance
Miss Pearl Labelle an 18 year old Eunice society girl vanished three weeks before her coming out party. She was found in a stock car with a circus, where she had been learning bareback riding and performing tumbling. A policeman located her after her mother traced her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Pearl Labelle
Eunice
Trusts Not Held Responsible Debate Verdict
A Franklin club debate concluded that trusts are not responsible for high living costs. The jury favored the negative 2 to 1, and a banquet is set for January 16 at the North Side Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Club
North Side Baptist Church
Kircheis Funeral Set for Julius E Kircheis
Funeral arrangements are announced for Julius E Kircheis who died yesterday. Service will be at 2 PM tomorrow from 1314 South Ninth Street with burial at Oak Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius E. Kircheis
South Ninth Street
Oak Grove Cemetery
Village blaze in Sodus wipes out business district
A large portion of Sodus New York's business section burned early today causing an estimated loss of $90,000. The fire started in the Rochester and Sodus Railway Company's telegraph station and destroyed telephone and telegraph communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodus
N. Y
Rochester
Reorganization Plan Seeks 1.8 Million Cash for La Crosse Utilities
Bondholders committee proposes consolidating Hatfield power plant Winona Railway and Light and La Crosse Street railway properties into Wisconsin Railway Light and Power. Plans call for 1.8 million cash, 1.4 million of new bonds held in escrow, and underwriting of 800 thousand to 900 thousand in temporary bonds. Clement C. Smith would run the combined property with a voting trust. Approval expected within ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Water Power Company
la Crosse
Clement C. Smith
Milwaukee
Hatfield Power Plant
Winona Railway and Light Company
la Crosse Street Railway Company
Water Power Company
Black River Falls
Daniel W. Mead
Madison
State Railroad Commission
Wisconsin
Railroad Commission
N. W. Halsey and Company of
Chicago
W. R. C. Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
Wilson Colwell Relief corps No. 2 elected officers at its annual meeting. President Isabel Short, senior vice president Emma Stevenson, junior vice president Hannah Storkerson, treasurer Cora Jenks, chaplain Margaret Wilhelm, conductor Barbara Nekola, guard Anna Seibert, delegate Cora Jenks, alternate Hannah Storkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Colwell Relief Corps No. 2
Isabel Short
Emma Stevenson
Hannah Storkerson
Cora Jenks
Margaret Wilhelm
Barbara Nekola
Anna Seibert
Night riders terrorize Cornelia countryside
Night riders who have haunted the region for days shot at homes of J. B. Trotter and John Harper near Mount Airy then fled. Bloodhounds and citizen posses hunted the assailants but had not caught them by nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia
J. B. Trotter
John Harper
Mount Airy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Qmen
Sman
Cananea
Sonora
Moreys
Mexican Northwestern Railway
Juarez
Stover
el Paso
U. S. Treasury
Federal Secret Service
Witzgerald
Health Commission
SOUTH
Amundson
Denver
Colo
House of Representatives
Reid
Warpath
Meriden
Miss
Cuba
Ala
Perry Wilkinson
Kircheis
Bondholders’ Committee of Water Power Company
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