02 Jul 1913
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1913
Page
1
A broker testified he posed as other representatives to win a lobbyist Lauterbach job, telling prosecutors he pretended to be Solon to secure the position. The admission emerges during investigations into representation and credential fraud claims.
A defense figure, identified as Lovett Lied, faces extortion accusations and alleged blackmail proceedings. The article centers on charges and political lobbying disputes, with names and actions suggesting legal scrutiny.
Stock broker David M. Lamar testified before the Senate lobby committee that he impersonated Representative Riordan and others to reach Harriman line officials on behalf of Edward Lauterbach. He said the acts were to gain Lauterbach legal employment and denied blackmail claims, noting prior meetings with Palmer and Ledyard.
Yesterday saw highs near 90 and low 62 with rain in parts. Forecasts for Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa indicate generally fair nights and Thursdays with warmer readings, light to moderate winds, and possible showers late tonight or Thursday. Central and northern Atlantic areas report hotter totals while lake regions remain cooler.
Paul Petoff, an Armenian, is accused of murdering Christ Gerchoff, a Bulgarian, and robbing him of four to five hundred dollars. The body was found in East Burns Valley with a crushed skull, coroner’s jury says the death followed a heavy blow. Police searched Burlington No. 52 between Winona and La Crosse but found no trace of the suspect or other witnesses.
George W. Perkins former Morgan partner told a Sociological conference that profit sharing, not wage increases, is the solution to labor versus capital. He argued wealthy men who made fortunes and funded learning bear responsibility as workers now demand a share in profits, signaling a higher intelligence at work.
Otto Klammer a cooper was struck and dragged by a car driven by Mrs. Harry Palmer wife of the Coun try club proprietor on Mormon Coulee road near the city limits. He suffered cuts to head leg and shoulder and was taken to Lutheran hospital where his injuries were dressed. He is expected to recover.
In St Louis on July 2 union waiters face a lockout after a near riot with strike breakers at McTague's. Two waiters were badly slashed and one likely doomed amid the clash following a walkout.
Mrs Christina Simon died at her home 1407 Redfield Street at four yesterday afternoon after a short illness. She was 76. Funeral and burial will be held tomorrow in the Catholic cemetery.
The Wisconsin hotel and Law hotel licenses were rejected last Friday. Tonight the council will again hear Schrank and Atchison alongside a new Wisconsin House bid. Supporters vow a strong push to overturn the prior vote while concerns over moral keeping prevail.
Detectives locate 450 pieces of jewelry valued at 100000 in a suitcase at Pennsylvania Station 33rd Street and Seventh Avenue. The gems were stolen from Udall and Ballou and the thief left the loot in the parcel room, apparently afraid to claim it.
Speaker Champ Clark arrives for official duties in a white serge suit white shirt white necktie white shoes and white socks matching President Wilson and Secretary Bryan precedent. His white hair and all white attire drew comparisons to a mountain of ice cream during the appearance.
Sheriff William Geiger of Faribault Minnesota arrives in La Crosse to escort William Ewing a barber shop thief sought on a warrant over two years old. Ewing is accused of stealing clothes from a Faribault barber shop and has worked in a La Crosse barber shop. Sheriff Geiger will take Ewing to Faribault tonight.
Eight prominent town merchants signed an agreement to close stores on Wednesday afternoons at 12 o clock during July and August starting July 9 to give employees a half holiday. A merchant said the plan aims to improve service by letting workers recharge midweek, a method tried successfully in La Crosse two years prior.
In a dispute over who could kick higher Eugene A. Brookman was stabbed to death in front of Thomas F. Mulheran's saloon. An unknown assailant attacked him after an argument with another contender. Two suspects are in police custody as the investigation proceeds.
Police investigate a brutal killing on West Madison Street near the Chicago and North Western station. An unidentified well dressed woman is found stabbed with a blood smeared knife and bloody thumb marks on an iron door. Authorities search missing women lists as robbery is ruled out.
Alderman P W Mahoney returned from Madison after attending the funeral of his youngest brother Charles Mahoney aged 36 who died at his mother’s home last Saturday. The funeral was held yesterday with six brothers and two nephews as pallbearers. He is survived by six brothers three sisters and an aged mother.
The U S battleship Louisiana moved into shallow water at Potter's Cove Newport Rhode Island when a 22 inch injector ruptured flooding the after compartments.
At Gettysburg Pa the reunion for Union and Confederate veterans endures extreme heat and humidity forcing dozens of collapses and overworked hospital corps. Five deaths so far and more than 50 000 veterans age 68 and older face rising risk as thousands depart by rail and road amid saloon curfews and fading energy.
Col Roosevelt addressed senators and congressmen at Newport New Jersey urging annual funding for at least two battleships and necessary supporting vessels and munitions. He warned that any lawmaker opposing the program would be unfaithful to the public interest and the country.
To study fires to Peoria? Actually notes say Kansas school children hereafter will spend one hour each week studying fire causes and prevention. This item reports a statewide safety initiative affecting students in Kansas.
Government engineers report favorable findings on construction plans for a project led by Congressman Esch, indicating swift progress and potential completion within the year. Officials meet to review specifications and timelines.
A government plan to construct a 1200 foot by 200 foot motorboat levee 12 feet above high water at the La Crosse river mouth north of Levee Park is expected this summer. The project includes landings and dockage, dredging 2000 cubic yards of sand, and may include a footbridge from Levee Park.
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