Walsh gets five years but is freed by judge Grosscup
In Chicago on March 13 Judge Anderson sentenced John R. Walsh the Chicago bank wrecker to five years in federal prison but Judge Grosscup granted a writ of supersedeas releasing Walsh on a new bond of 59 dollars. The defense sought a new trial and a circuit court of appeals review may delay any hearing for over a year.
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Walsh
Grosscop
Chicago
Anderson
John R. Walsh
Palmer
John S. Miller
Circuit Court of Appeals
Grosscup
Cannon in Target of Hobson Story
Washington March 14. Lilley’s testimony in the Electric Boat probe claims a proposal to Hobson to influence Cannon to appoint him to the naval committee if he voted for the contract. He outlines a "monopoly" by Electric Boat and Holland, with lobbyists, subsidies, and payments to newspapers to sway Congress and defeat rivals.
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Washington, D. C
Lilley
Electric Boat Company
Hobson
Speaker Cannon
Naval Committee
Mr. Lilley
Lessler
Holland Boat Company
Washington
C. E. Creery
Eppa Hunton
United States
Marion Butler
S. C. McNeil
W. R. Kerr
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Electric Company
Navy Department
Boat Company
Electric Boat Company and
Holland Company
Trial of Beach Hargis for Murder of Father Draws Attention
Jackson Ky March 13. Beach Hargis stands trial for the murder of his father, the late Judge James Hargis, amid strong public feeling. Mrs Hargis attends, veiled in mourning robes, seated near her son. Prosecutor A F Byrd leads the case for the commonwealth with D B Redwine and J J C Bach for the defense.
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Jackson
Beach Hargis
James Hargis
Hargis
D. B. Redwine
J. J. C. Bach
A. F. Byrd
Commonwealth
Panic on Providence steamer fire prompts passenger panic
On March 13 the Fall River steamer Providence reported a fire in the lower freight deck causing smoke and a stampede of about 300 passengers. The Richard Peck assisted by taking aboard passengers in orderly fashion. Providence returned to dock with insignificant fire damage.
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New York
Providence
Richard Peck
La Follette Rallies on Currency Bill Schedule
Washington D C March 13 La Follette will speak Tuesday on the currency bill amid delays and postponed votes. Dolliver Tillman and Polliver appear in opposition as supporters arrange a reply to La Follette and press against railroad valuation.
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Washington
D. C
la Follette
Len
Tillman
Mr. K
Polliver
Dolliver
Lana
China Signs Armistice With Japan Over Maru Incident
The Chinese central government agreed to retire the Tatsu Maru and its cargo of ammunition seized a month earlier by Japan. Kin Chow was cited in the dispute as the middle kingdom’s wrongdoer. The Japanese minister confirmed the settlement with his government.
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Cnt
Japan
Kin Chow
Middle Kingdom
Son
Root River Flood Impedes Brownsville Road Travel
Root River rose rapidly flooding the lower road and blocking Brownsville access. Water receded by noon but the route remained impassable with no major damage yet reported. A Jackson citizens fund paid for Mr Byrd, surprising locals as he was hired by the prosecution.
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Brownsville
Park Store Hosts Concert Series and Window Unveiling
The Park Store announces free evening concerts by Kreutz's orchestra each Saturday from 7 to 9 30 PM. The initial event tomorrow features street and balcony performances to reach crowds around the store. The 7 30 PM window display unveiling will precede the concert. The public is invited to attend both events inside the store.
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Park
Kreutz
Doerflinger
Road repair petition seeks La Crosse to rebuild Houston County road
A petition signed by about 250 Houston county residents asks La Crosse to rebuild the La Crosse to La Crescent road. Farmers cannot haul heavy loads due to poor road conditions. The work is estimated to cost several thousand dollars and would benefit La Crosse’s outside business.
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Houston County
Common Council
la Crosse
la Crescent
Iti
Harriman Blamed for 40 Million Loss at Union Pacific
Stockholders accuse E. H. Harriman of causing over 40 million dollars in losses to Union Pacific by his stock market moves using company funds. A demand is filed to sue Harriman and other directors. A broader suit by major holders is planned to challenge profits from speculation and asset dumping.
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New York
E. H. Harriman
Union Pacific Railroad
Harriman
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Executive Committee
Roblin Says Roosevelt Dictatorial If King of England
Manitoba premier and Canada agriculture minister R P Roblin, visiting St. Louis, criticizes President Roosevelt saying his policies would warrant execution if he were England's monarch. The remark follows his stop at the Merchants' Exchange.
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ST. Louis
R. P. Roblin
Manitoba
Agriculture
Canada
Merchants’ Exchange
Roosevelt
England
Regents 10 Make Change in Stowe
Madison reports changes in construction for the La Crosse normal school with Lake Superior stone substitute at up to $2 000 extra. Bedford stone and Bedford sandstone trim specified. bids awarded to Baker Niebuhr La Crosse and German Electric of St Paul for wiring at 2 845.
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Madison, Wis
la Crosse Normal School
la Crosse
Thomas Morris
Crownhardt
Superior
Lake Superior
Fetter-Baker-Niebuhr
Cavanaugh & Smith
Baker & Niebuhr
German Electric Company
St. Paul
Morris
Bank Receiver Acts Involuntary Petition Against Morse
Charles A. Hanna receiver of the National Bank of North America files an involuntary bankruptcy petition in federal court against former head Charles W. Morse. Indebtedness cited totals 203 321 dollars with claims by Frank C. Pringle and N D Shotwell for 20 shares each. Judge Hough holds matter under advisement.
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New York
Charles W. Morse
Ice King
Charles A. Hanna
National Bank of North America
Morse
Frank C. Pringle
N. D. Shotwell
Thomas E Wing
Hough
Biggest Gun of Session Is to Be Fired by Teddy
Washington March 13 in a White House conference the administration plans a complete revision of all anti trust laws. The bill will permit non injurious combinations like railroad pooling and exempt labor groups from anti trust rules. Senator Hepburn of Iowa will introduce the measure which should become a major campaign issue.
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Teddy
Washington, D. C
Whitehouse
Congress
Hepburn
Iowa
Priest Slayer Alia Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
In Denver, Giuseppe Alia was found guilty of first degree murder for fatally shooting Father Leo Heinrichs at the altar. The jury fixed the death penalty, delivered in court near the church, where Chimes were heard and the defendant asked if there was an appeal.
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Denver
Col
Leo Heinrichs
Guiseppe Alia
Alia
Porch Climbers Steal Gems in Kenilworth
Jewelry worth hundreds of dollars, valued more as relics and heirlooms, was stolen Tuesday evening from the residence of Attorney Merritt Starr in Kenilworth. Police report the burglary was committed by porch climbers.
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Chicago
Merritt Starr
Kenilworth
Runaway horse disrupts Langdon & Boyd market stroll
A delivery horse from Langdon and Boyd's Main street market bolted this morning along Front street, traveling from Front to the rear of the store. No damage occurred and the driver escaped injury.
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Langdon & Boyd
Main Street
Front Street
Fleet to Circle World Under Metcalf Plan
Secretary of the Navy Metcalf announced the fleet will depart San Francisco July 6 for a round the world voyage via the Suez canal. First stop Honolulu then Samoa, Australia, Manila for fall target practice, returning via Colombo Aden Port Said and Gibraltar. Home arrival date likely New York.
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Washington
Metcalf
San Francisco
Suez Canal
Honolulu
Samoa
Australia
Manila
Suez
Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Gibraltar
New York
Creditors' Meeting Adjourned for Jenson Bankruptcy
The creditors of Andrew Jenson of Sparta did not attend the meeting at Cameron L Baldwin's office and no trustee was appointed. The meeting is adjourned to March 25 for trustee appointment.
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Andrew Jenson
Sparta
Cameron
L. Baldwin
Mrs Carl Anderson Ill After Two Appendicitis Operations
Mrs Carl Anderson of 415 North Fifteenth Street is ill in a La Crosse hospital after undergoing two operations for appendicitis.
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Carl Anderson
North Fifteenth Street
la Crosse Hospital
Weather Forecast: Coldest 26 Warmest 66 Across Regions
Forecasts today show fair conditions with a cool spell in the upper Midwest. Wisconsin and Minnesota expect fair skies tonight with slight cooling and rising clouds Saturday, while Iowa and Illinois anticipate fair weather with moderate temperatures and Saturday warmth.
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Lo Angeles
Moorhead
Wisconsin
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Lilley Springs
Uper
Court House
Beauchamp Hargis
Judge Hargis
Jackson, Ky
Hina
Mr. Byrd
Byrd
Stowe
Bedford
la Crosse Company
FLEET
Mississippi Valley
Dakotas
Canadian Northwest
North Dakota
Upper Lake Region
Central
Pacific
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