Walker’s arrest reveals La Crosse graft scheme
The arrest of William F. Walker, New Britain Savings Bank treasurer, ties to a La Crosse trust of the Gondorf brothers who ran a phony prize tea store and a wire tap scam that defrauded Walker of 295000 dollars. The tale includes Ed Wheeler, Chicago brac games, and a New York detective’s letter detailing the plan and outcomes.
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William F. Walker
New Britain
Conn
Ensenada
Mex
la Crosse
Charles
Fred Gondorf
Jim” Bigelow
Main Street
Second Street
Gondorfs
Ed” Wheeler
Wire
al Whitney
Mike Farrell
Chicago
Billy Atkinson
Walker
Charley Gondorf
Wiliam F. Rose
New York
Jobbers Urge Employes To Act At La Crosse Meeting
La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Association discusses boosting home trade. Committee on minimum freight rate reports progress toward securing old rate. Banquet bills paid, $40.35 cleared. Patronage group outlines efforts with retailers, plans visits to factories and shops to promote La Crosse goods and loyalty to local industries. $100 to be used for further work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Association
la Crosse Club
Messrs. A. Hirschheimer
J. W. Bryant
Karl Kurtenacker
la Crosse
Wis
Manufacturers’ and
W. R. Montague
A. S. Farnam
L. H. Martin
Medary
Lennon
Kaiser Cousin on Trial for Abuses
Berlin January 22 Gen Count Hohenau and Count Lynar appeared before a military court of inquiry defending themselves against charges of immoralities alleged by Editor Harden. The two are accused of abusing authority by compelling soldiers under their command to engage in misconduct cited by Harden. Hohenau is the Kaiser’s own cousin.
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Berlin
Harden
Knights of the Round Table
Count Hohenau
Count Lynar
Hohenau
Kaiser
Private Bank Assigns in Chicago
A. C. Tisdale & Co., private bankers of 94 La Salle street, have made an assignment. Assets are stated at 95000 dollars and liabilities at 74000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
A. C. Tisdale & Co
la Salle Street
Mysterious William J. Bryan Is The Baby of The Senate
The baby of the senate is William James Bryan newly elected to replace the late Stephen R. Mallory. A Democrat and prominent Florida lawyer, Bryan is among the youngest senators at about 32, tying with Beveridge as one of the era’s youngest to take a seat.
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William J. Bryan
Senate
Washington
William James Bryan
Stephen R. Mallory
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Bryan
Florida
Feared Missing Husband Triggered Personal Crisis in Readstown Woman
Mrs Catherine Bosworth of Readstown area of Readstown WI died by self inflected gunshot near a mirror on Tuesday noon. The widowed farm owner aged about 40 had long worried that her estranged husband would return and harm her, leaving a son James Reddy about 18. Coroner S R Pollard and Sheriff Silbaugh led the inquest with Dr Henika.
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Viroqua
Wis
Catherine Bosworth
Readstown
Bosworth
Reddy
James Reddy
Bosmorrch
S. R. Pollard
Silbaugh
Henika
Anti Bryan Crowd in New York Calls Off
New York on January 22 reports New York will support Bryan at the Denver convention. Leading democrats say the cancelled conference of conservative democrats, once billed as an anti Bryan gathering at the Waldorf, shows Bryan opposition cannot unite enough to threaten Bryan.
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New York
Bryan
Denver
Waldorf
Fair ReElects Old Directors At Interstate Fair Meeting
The sixteenth annual Interstate Fair meeting in La Crosse saw re election of directors Wing Boyd and Ray to two year terms and Elliott Lavake and Van Auken to three year terms. With only 11.99 cash on hand and 755 shares represented a subscription fund was authorized to fund this season amid plans to curtail expenses and advertising. The state pays 40 percent of premiums. last year the fair cost the association 44,100 with 3,960 due from state aid and 900 owed plus 3,200 bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Fair Association
T. H. Spence
Theew
Messrs
Wing, Boyd and
Ray
John A. Elliott
T. A. Lavake
C. 8. van Auken
la Crosse
Fair Association
Triangular fight controversy marks La Crosse billiards
The La Crosse club billiard tournament faces a recording error in Class A as Charles Sherman remains near ties with Hankerson Ott and Utermoehl. Sherman’s chance to challenge or win depends on future results while Class B and C show contests led by Van Steenwyk Tourtellotte Wing Michel.
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la Crosse Club
Charles Sherman
Hankerson
Ott
Utermoehl
Sherman
G. van Steenwyk
Gus Tourtellotte
H. L. Colman
William Torrance
Karl Kurtenacker
E. M. Wing
Carl Michel
Alerton
Dr. Egan
Weiand
Confesses to 12 Murders in Jail in Canon City
Antoni Neroni jailed in Canon City confessesto Detective Frank Sandesko that he had killed twelve people. He claimed eight Italian murders and four in Florence, saying he would join the Black Hand if eligible.
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Denver
Col
Antoni Neroni
Canon City
Florence
Frank Sandesko
Republican
Sandesko
Neroni
Black Hand
Italy
Frances E Pierce Testifies in Thaw Will Case
New York January 22 Mrs Frances E Pierce the first witness in the Thaw case identified her signature on Thaws will and the codicil executed the evening of her marriage Jerome objected claiming the document may have changed since signing A lengthy technical discussion followed before Anthony Comstock was sworn as a defense witness
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frances E. Pierce
Thaw
Jerome
Anthony Comstock
Czar and Cabinet Clash Over Navy Plans
In St Petersburg on January 22 authorities report a brewing dispute between the czar and his cabinet over a new Russian navy. Rumors say ministers are blamed for opposition forming in the Douma to a grant for more ships as unofficial advisers press ministers to bear responsibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Petersburg
Shaw not out but may quit March 1
Ex Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw denied resigning as president of a Carnegie Trust company. He said retirement is likely March 1 and that his bid to purchase majority control from Dickinson failed as Dickinson would not sell. He declined to discuss political ambitions.
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New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Leslie M. Shaw
Carnegie Trust Company
Dickinson
Negro dynamiters slain in attack at tobacco factory
In Clarksville Tennessee two black attackers were killed and a third wounded when guards repelled an attempt to fire and dynamite the HaysiSorg tobacco factory early today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksvile, Tenn
HaysiSorg Company
English Justice in Wigs and Robes Spotlight
A photo features Dr. Tristan the English jurist who granted the faculty for the Druce grave opening in a case that has become the talk of England.
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Tristan
Druce Grave
All England
Woman Murders and Panic at New York Store Restaurant
A woman identified as May Roberta Clark shot Frank Brady to death in a Macey's department store restaurant and then killed herself. Onlookers describe a panic as diners fled while a third pistol was found in her handbag. Clark died an hour later in hospital.
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New York
Macey’s
Frank Brady
May Roberta Clark
Clark
Fleet Sails After Great Reception
Evans fleet sailed for Punta Arenas today per a navy cable. A Rio reception honored the visitors with about four thousand guests aboard the Minnesota while Admiral Evans remained ill. Artist Henry Reuterdahl directed decorations and guards protected watertight spaces. torpedo flotilla sailed at nine last night.
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Washington
Falls Residents Express Dismay Over Electric Railway Survey
A Black River Falls dispatch reports residents unhappy with a new electric railway survey. The line is planned east of the city, prompting talk of a stub link to connect with the main line to benefit Falls. Work rumored to start in spring, sparking local dissatisfaction.
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Black River Falls
la Crose
Black River Valley
Black River
State Bank Closes in Pittsburg
Traders and Mechanics bank a state institution was closed today by order of the state bank examiner. The bank has a capital of 100000 dollars and deposits estimated at about 340000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Traders and Mechanics Bank
State Bank Examiner
Elliott Reinstated as Baseball Leader Seeks Financed 1908
At a secret noon meeting President John Elliott withdrew his resignation and a three man committee including Elliott Kindley and Mahoney was appointed with full powers to hire a manager for 1908. The group aims to place the team on a paying basis and secure finances including a wealthy citizen to cover $1,700 in unsold stock.
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John Elliott
Elliott
John Kindley
Paul Mahoney
Kindley
Hawley
Pink
Director Hunt
Directorate
Mahoney
Fiott
Canvass Locals For National Officers
In Indianapolis on January 22 President Mitchell named twelve special committees at the morning session. After adjournment for group photos the canvassing committee, to report on locals’ votes for national officers, will not be ready until Saturday or Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Mitchell
Gosnell in Poor Health Continues Home Confinement
Attorney Lemuel W. Gosnell of the McMillan building remains seriously ill at home after a severe grip attack. He has not improved since yesterday, and two weeks of illness keep him from leaving his house as Judge Fruit postpones several circuit court cases he was to argue.
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Lemuel W. Gosnell
McMillan
Gosnell
Fruit
Circuit Court
Mrs Bradley Starving as Four Hungry Children Urge Aid
Mrs Anna M Bradley of Salt Lake City faces extreme hardship with no friends and no money as four hungry children hover near the small rental home on the city outskirts awaiting relief.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Anna M. Bradley
Weather forecast and temperature extremes reported yesterday
Edmundton recorded 4 below while Phoenix and Abilene reached 70 as the day’s temperature extremes. Skies were generally fair with high winds at Buffalo Devils Lake Grand Haven La Crosse Madison and Sault Ste. Marie. Wisconsin forecast: fair cooler tonight and Thursday.
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Edmundton
Phoenix
Abilene
Buffalo
Devils Lake
Grand Haven
la Crosse Madison
Sault Ste. Marie
Wisconsin
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Fred
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Ghost
FAIR
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Bill Board
Financial Report
van Auken
E.M. Wing
Hankerson-Utermoehl
Harry Thaw
Czar
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Shaw
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Stranger
Man
Self
FALLS
Mrs. Bradley
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