Sensational arrest of a bank officer during probe
Columbus March 16 a habeas corpus writ was issued for Thomas J. Davis cashier of First National bank as he was arrested for not appearing before the Drake legislative investigating committee. He was taken from the state senate in Springfield and brought to Cincinnati by auto and train before a writ could secure his return. Davis was released on his own recognizance as legal battles over the arrest continue.
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Columbus, CO
Dillon
Franklin County Common Pleas Court
Thomas J. Davis
Cincinnati
Davis
Common Pleas Court
Schmidt
Senate
First National Bank
Drake Legislative Investigating Committee
State Senate
Springfield
Lawrence Maxwell, Jr
Bank
Dayton
Samuel W. Smith
Drake Committee
Hynicka
Madison Lawyer John D. Gurnee Dies at 115
Madison Wis March 16 John D Gurnee prominent lawyer died at his home in Madison at age 115 after a long career. The former city resident was known for his civic work and legal practice spanning decades.
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Gilman Street
Gurnee
John D. Gurnee
Princeton University
Hasbruck
Newburgh
N. Y
Madison
Madison, Wis
Plot Against Park Hurst A Hoax Confession Reveals Joke
The alleged plot to kill Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst proved a hoax, says Lawrence Rogers who told the story that sparked police inquiry. Rogers testified in police court and then confessed the tale began as a joke to keep his prison guard job, leading to perjury charges.
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New York
Charles H. Parkhurst
Lawrence Rogers
Rogers
Wahle
Jerome
Woodland at La Crosse theatre dainty comic opera treat
Woodland brings a bright Audubonlike musical comedy to La Crosse theatre on March 20 with a leading comic bird role, a company orchestra, and a cast of dainty singers. The production, previously staged in New York and Chicago, features a chorus of about thirty women and a strong principal lineup. A separate program notes voting results favor Sousa for best American composer, with Stars and Stripes Forever highlighted.
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la Crosse Theatre
Gustav Luders
Frank Pixley
Harry Bulger
New York
Chicago
Boston
East
Middle West
Henry W. Savage
Burger
Luders
Warren
St. Nicholas Garden
Sousa
Herbert
Nevin
MacDowell
de Koven
Paine
Foster
Parker
Stars and Stripes
Hickman Bessey Company
Chinatown
San Francisco Bay
Appleton High School Wireless Pioneers Rival Marconi
Two Appleton high school students Leland Marston and Allen Ellis, both 18, set up wireless telegraph stations at the school. They claim to talk from the basement to any part of the building with doors closed and expect to advance wireless tech for commercial use.
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Appleton
Wis
Marconi
Leland Marston
Allen Ellis
Appleton High School
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Dr. W. Powell
Hickman Bessy CO
Henry W Savage
Pixley and Luders
Pilsen
Blue Jay
Sherman Wade
Walter Lawrence
Louis Casavant
Chas. W. Meyer
John Donoho
Helen Hale
Magda Dah
Greta Risley
Lillian Mattice
Ida Mulle
Mostily Girls
North LA Crosse
International Correspondence Schools
Scranton
Nsdeabignell
Molder
Ongineer Electrician
Ivil E Hydrauils Einer
Ade
Cit
John Brakee
Cor
Caledonia
Logan Streets
F.T. Sheehan
McMillan Bldg
LA Crosse
Theater
Joseph Zaino
Hermann
Katherine
Fredericks
Alice Glendenning
Katherine Fredericks
Ralph Glencenning
West
Cowboy Jack
Walter Fredericks
Alice Tiffee
Harrie Wilmot
Motion Pictures
Ee Insurance Solicitor
Comedy
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