Bechtel Trial Delivers Sensational Graft Allegations in Minnesota
Minnesota court hearings in the Bechtel case reveal alleged grand larceny of 3500 from Northwestern National Life. Bechtel testifies about bribe claims against ex-insurance commissioner O Shaughnessy and undisclosed reimbursements totaling over 1100000 in various forms. He details payments, stock transfers, and profits from contracts tied to the Northwestern National Life and related entities.
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Minneapolis
W. F. Bechtel
Northwestern National Life Insurance Company
Bechtel
Dahl
Northwestern Mutual
National Life Association
Grand
Insurance
O'Shaughnessy
St. Paul
Force
J. FF. Force
Northwestern National
Northwestern National Bank
Iowa
Bechhtel
California
Minneapolis Auditorium
Northwestern National Life
Techtel
Campbell
Sleep Improvement Ad Claims Dr Miles Nervine Benefits
An old advertisement argues lack of sleep drains nerve energy and causes ailments. It promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a sleep aid and cites a testimonial from E. B. Gilbertson of Belvidere Illinois. The pitch says the drug is sold by druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Miles
Dr. Miles
E. BE. Gilbertson
Seven Ave
Belvidere, Ill
Miles Medical Co
Elkhart
Ind
Harry Hamilton Returns to Chicago After Visit
Harry Hamilton, who had been visiting his parents for a few days, has returned to his work in Chicago.
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Harry Hamilton
Chicago
Street Car Jumps Track at Fourteenth and Johnson
A street car traveling at high speed left the track at the Fourteenth and Johnson streets curve shortly after noon and embedded its wheels in sand. One passenger, R. C. McCaleb, was shaken but not injured. officials say the incident could have had serious consequences.
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Fourteenth
Johnson Streets
R. C. McCaleb
Debate on municipal street railway ownership at high school
The La Crosse high school hosts a Friday evening debate on whether American cities should own and operate street railways. Affirmative speakers are Isadore Redfuss Ike Strauss and Mabel Bayant. Negative speakers are Edward Burns Helen Schofield and Henrietta Martindale. An admission of 15 cents supports club books and references.
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Isadore Redfuss
Ike Strauss
Mabel Bayant
Edward Burns
Helen Schofield
Henrietta Martindale
la Crosse
River Levels Fall Steadily Over 4 Miles
The river drops steadily with stage at 8.1 feet and a 6.1 inch fall noted over a four mile stretch. Nearby measurements indicate continual decline in water height as conditions change.
North Side Briefs Highlight Local News And Events
North Side workers complain about the walk to the rubber mill and city inspections by A V Manchester and N M Maine. A log train for Muscatine, damage case hearings, a cooking crew heading to King’s Coulee, and school children collecting wildflowers are noted. A north side baseball ball and window display praise, with infant loss and cemetery interment reported.
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A. V. Manchester
North Side
N. M. Maine
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Muscatine
Wiliam Jindsay
J. Hayes
C. M. & St. Paul
George Marteau
Wabasha
King’s Coulee
Snake City
St James ‘School
Bluffs
Rose Street Union Hall
Kreutz
L. E
Lavaque
Rose Street
Wanted Two Kitchen Girls and a Cook at Hotel Foley
Help wanted notice for Hotel Foley at 501 Mill Street seeking two kitchen girls and one cook. Immediate employment and duties listed in local classified ad.
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Foley
Mill Street
Muslin Underwear Offered At Half Price On Onion Label
Movable stock described as muslin underwear made with the onion label and correctly priced. Some items are slightly soiled but sold at half price, others marked very low at 25e and up.
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Roxboro System
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Minnesota
Vais Ae
alumnt Baking _ Powder
Aul
Rose St. Union Hall
North Side B. B.C
Kreatz
Carl Schurzbetter
Scripps-McRae Dispatch
New
York
Arl Schurz
Scripps-McRae
Lochren
Milton D. Purdy
Moody
Messrs. Bush and
Dover
Danville, NL
UBM WM Roe
Roxboro Clothes
Sparta
Kaufman Bros
Chas. Rasteos Bros
M & C. Newburg
Cor
Third and Pearl Street
North Side Briefs
Bessie Herrington
Bangor
Charles A. Mosser
Loomis Street
Theo. Mannstedt
White Sale
Hoeschler’s
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