Counterfeiters Den Uncovered by SAP Hunters
Five North Side youths stumble on a reed shack in woods near East Channel and French Slough, discovering a counterfeit operation. They find a plaster mold and lead metal used to cast 1906 half dollars, with a simple mold system and coins possibly circulated in La Crosse. Police take charge. suspects unnamed. investigation into local vs. outsider crews continues.
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North Side
East Channel
French Slough
Henry Harnisch
Bud Gage
Roy Gage
Archie Loomis
Nix Guagensucker
Paris
la Crosse
Bullets answer dead son's call for family reunion
In New York on March 31 Frank Randall of Brooklyn shot his wife and then killed himself after believing his dead son Ed Ward, whose ashes rested in an urn at the head of his bed, had commanded a family reunion.
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New York
Ed Ward
Frank Randall
Brooklyn
Boston Warned of Possible Outrage Over Relief Plea
Boston reports that prison J Swift, known for demonstrations, warned of an outrage tied to the Ion Square incident. He urged the legislature to grant relief, introducing resolutions in the House while lamenting stalled petitions in the Senate. He cites New York’s legislative delay preceding violence.
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Boston
Mass
Ion Square
J. Swift
Swift
House of Representatives
Senate
New York
Massachusetts
Ohio
Ohioan
Fairbanks
House
Lilley Submarine Probe Reveals 12000 Payment to Butler
Washington report on the Lilley investigation shows former Senator Butler received 12000 from Electric Boat as alleged legal fees for submarine legislation influence. John P. Kellogg testified he advised on submarine bills and discussed legislation with Lilley in January.
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Washington
Lilley
Butler
Electric Boat Company
Admiral Capps
John P. Kellogg
Waterbury
United States
Connecticut
The
Electric Company
Former La Crosse Woman Expires After Health Struggles
Mrs. Norman G. Rowley, formerly of La Crosse, died in Rochester Minnesota after long illness. She leaves two sons aged nine and eleven, a sister and mother, and recently welcomed a baby girl who died shortly after birth. Interment will be in Rochester Thursday.
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la Crosse
Norman G. Rowley
Rochester
Minn
Charles Clark
Atlanta
Arthur Sweet
Rowley
Nelson Carpet Company
Chicago
Barnes' Name Is First On Ballot In Alphabetical Order
Madison dispatch reports from counties show John Barnes listed first on official ballots for national delegates with R M Bashford second and William Ruger third. State law requires alphabetical placement for national delegates though no such rule applies to judicial candidates. clerks follow the general practice.
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Madison
Wis
John Barnes
R. M. Bashford
William Ruger
Secretary of State
Des Moines Election Ends With City Officials Chosen
In Des Moines March 31 Judge A J Mathias elected mayor under the commission plan. Four councilmen chosen: John McVicar secretary of the American League Municipalities, John Hamery, Charles Schramm, and Wesley Ash, all unaffiliated with any caucus or combination.
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Des Moines
Lowe
A. J. Mathias
John McVicar
American League
John Hamery
Charles Schramm
Wesley Ash
Chester Gillette Buried Today In Auburn New York
Chester Gillette the electrocuted killer of his sweetheart Billie Brown was buried in Auburn at Sonie cemetery. The grave sits in a newly opened section with limited access as relatives attend. Mrs Gillette will remain in Zion City and join the family later.
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Auburn
N. Y
Chester Gillette
Billie” Brown
Sonle Cemetery
Gillette
Zion City
Congress plans coercive move against Castro over Venezuelan crisis
Washington reports indicate Congress may impose a prohibitive duty on Venezuelan coffee and ban asphalt imports to pressure President Castro to arbitrate American claims. The Calhoun report says Castro seized assets of New York Bermudez Co and ignored valid titles, with a $10 million damages assessment deemed a miscarriage of justice. Correspondence had been refused for arbitration before Senate resolutions for the records.
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Washington
Castro
Venezuela
United States
Congress
Root
New York Bermudez Company
W. J. Calhoun
Roosevelt
Calhoun
Matos
State Department
Lodge
Senate
Weather forecast details for midweek across states
Forecast predicts coldest readings in La Crosse at 36 with highs near 52 and a 4 mile per hour wind. Precipitation around .18 inch is noted with mixed rain or snow possible in Wisconsin tonight into Wednesday. Minnesota and Iowa expect snow, cooler conditions, and rain or rain followed by colder temperatures in parts tonight and Wednesday.
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la Crosse
Helena
Jupiter
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Lowa
Presidential nominations list Wisconsin officers and ranks
Washington on March 31 lists nominations for Wisconsin figures including Henry J. Goddard of Chippewa Falls as postmaster and military appointments advancing officers John B. Kerr of the 12th Cavalry Brigadier General Charles B. Hall from colonel to brigadier.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Henry J. Goddard
Chippewa Falls
Charles B. Hall
John B. Kerr
12Th Cavalry
Publicity Bill Aims to Reveal Campaign Contributions
McCall Massachusetts introduces a publicity bill in the house to expose all campaign contributions. Belmont, backed by the minority and several Republicans, expects passage. He argues tariff commissions and corporate regulation are moves to gain campaign funds in the presidential race, and publicity could deter or expose this.
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Washington, D. C
McCall
Mass
House
Belmont
Johnson Gets a Pledged Delegate from Boston
Boston reports Gov. Johnson of Minnesota wins the sole pledged delegate to the Democratic National Convention. All remaining delegates are unpledged.
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Boston
Gov. Johnson
Minnesota
Army in Salvation Army Campaign Spreads to Recruiting
In Chicago on March 31 Salvation Army methods are used by U S Army recruiters. Uniformed men stand at employment sites guarding lithographs of army life. The plan draws many men to the recruiting office where passable applicants enlist after tests.
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Chicago
Salvation Army
United States Army
Melvin Root Improves After Buffalo Crematory Shooting
Melvin A. Root the Bay City real estate dealer wounded by a self inflicted pistol shot on the Buffalo crematory steps shows signs of improvement. Surgeons express hope for his full recovery as updates follow.
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Buffalo
Melvin A. Root
Bay City
Mich
Buffalo Crematory
Senate committee endorses La Follette employers' liability bill
The senate committee on education and labor today gave a favorable report on the employers' liability bill introduced by Senator La Follette. A few minor amendments were made during consideration.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Education and Labor Today
la Follette
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