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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1908

Page

8

Wisconsin News Plead Guilty to Murder Charge in Gapinski Case

In Milwaukee four Poles face murder charges in the Dominick Gapinski case. Szymczak pleaded guilty to second degree murder and Zajaczkowski to third degree. Marusek and Tarasinski pleaded not guilty. Judge Brazee denied separate trials. jury deliberations begin amid a special venue. Antoinette Jackowska- Peterson appears for defense alongside Henry Cochems and William J. Kershaw. rare for a woman to defend in a murder trial.

Milwaukee Wis Dominick Gapinski Skarb Sobieski Building and Loan Association Frank Szymczak Jacob Zajaczkowski Joseph Marusek John Tarasinski Szymczak Zajaczowski Peterson McGovern Brazee Marusek Tarasinski Gapinski Zapackowski Henry F. Cochems Kershaw Charles N. Peterson Antoinette Jackowska- Peterson Taxis

Dillon Divorce Case Dropped by Judge Turner

Milwaukee on May 29 Mrs Gertrude Dillon pleads for change in the court's ruling to grant a separation from Richard Dillon former East Water Street saloon keeper. Judge Turner remarks both parties share fault, cites a decade of illicit conduct, and denies relief while noting the wife had lived in disrepute. The sisters sob as the plaintiff leaves the courtroom.

Milwaukee Wis Gertrude A. Dillon Richard Dillon East Water Street Turner Gertrude Dillon Gertie Temple

Millionaire Heads Saloon Crusade in Eau Claire

Eau Claire, May 20. Ministers and leading citizens formed a law enforcement league to combat saloon defiance of statutes. The group is headed by O. H. Ingram, a local millionaire.

Eau Claire Wis O. H. Ingram

Doctor Calls In Other Physicians For Consultation

Doctor suggests summoning additional physicians for consultation and patient agrees, indicating readiness to involve multiple accomplices in the process.

Mysterious Tale Of A Woman Spreaading Deception

A fragment hints at a woman striving to persuade others she did something she did not. The text suggests she recounts or defends an act she attributes to another, exploring themes of truth and belief in social interaction.

Belleville banker Edwin C. Story freed on bail

Edwin C. Story former cashier of Citizen's State bank of Belleville was bound over on embezzlement charges totaling 28 355.05 and making false reports to the banking commissioner. He was released on 8 000 bail with bondsmen Albert Louis Xavier Gavoille and Fred Zweifel. Story must plead Wednesday and trial is set for next month. The bank reopened today after its closure following the shortage discovery.

Madison Wis Edwin C. Story Belleville Citizen's State Bank Albert Louis Xavier Gavoille Fred Zweifel Story

Post Office Changes Hands In Port Washington

Port Washington Wis May 20 The post office has changed hands E S Turner taking possession this morning H L Coe the outgoing postmaster assisted the new postmaster in assuming duties Coe has served as postmaster for over twenty one years he took office when it was fourth class and stayed through upgrades to third and second class offices He helped install rural free delivery and last week completed city carrier service.

Port Washington Wis E. S. Turner H. L. Coe Coe

Relatives greet supposed corpse in Chippewa Falls

May 29 Witcee, Wisconsin. Practically all residents welcomed home Carl Sorenson believed dead after an operation. Relatives had prepared for funeral services and came to bring the body home, only to find Sorenson alive and well.

Chippewa Falls Wis Witcee Carl Sorenson Sorenson

Three Suspects Held in Hortonville Robbery Case

Stevens Point Wisconsin May 20 Robert Burnham of Troy New York and George F Adams of Syracuse New York are held on arrest in connection with the Hortonville store robbery of May 14 in which 600 dollars in cash and 500 dollars in securities were stolen.

Stevens Point Wis Robert Burnham Troy N. Y George F. Adams Syracuse E. A. Graef Hortonville

Man Smoked Coffin Nails From Own Cigarettes

William Reuf fel of Appleton Wisconsin smoked six ty cigarettes daily for twelve years. He made his own cigarettes rather than buy ready mades, a habit that reduced cost but not the health risk.

Appleton, Wis William Reuffel

Chippewa Falls Freak Calf News In Brief

State items report a two bodied calf born near Turtle Lake that died at birth. hide to be mounted in Minneapolis and carcass sent to Chicago. Other briefs note a small fire at Sherman House Appleton, Lawrence university fund drive for Helen Fairfield-Naylor chapel, a deputy sheriff arrest in Appleton, fencing work near Longlake, a worker injured by logs, a brewing case loss over odors, an old Monroe patent found, saloon closures in Florence, education work in the Philippines, and a large Odd Fellows convention arriving in Marinette.

Chippewa Falls Martin Helman Turtle Lake Minneapolis Chicago Appleton Sherman House Lawrence University School of Expression College Chapel Helen Fairfield-Naylor Lawrence P. J. Hughes Douglas County John B. MacInner Superior Chippewa James L. Gates Longlake Eau Claire Edward Thompson Staney

Man Attempted Suicide In Wisconsin Barn

Nicholas Weiland, with 200 dollars in his pocket, went nine days without food in a bid to starve himself. He was found in a Cedar Grove barn by Walter Junger. Weiland had been divorced several years earlier.

Cedar Grove Wis Nicholas Weiland Walter Junger Weiland

Miss Suttie Wins British Women Open at St Andrews

In St Andrews Scotland May 20 Miss E B Suttie captured the lead and won the first round eighteen hole stroke play in the British women's open championship. Strong wind made scoring tough with Miss M F Phelps the first American at 105 and Frances C Griscom at 106 for the round.

ST. Andrews Scotland E. B. Suttie M. F. Phelps Frances C. Griscom Merion County Club United States

Morbid Crowd at Snell Will Trial

In Clinton Illinois a jury was seated for the Snell will case. The afternoon session heard testimony as lawyers for Richard Snell Jr seek to introduce new sensational letters from Clinton society women to Col. Snell. Great crowds filled the courtroom with anticipation of developments.

Clinton, Ill Snell Will Richard Snell, Jr Col. Snell Clinton Society

A Woman Prefers Solo Kitchen Work Over Husband Help

A quotation notes a woman preferring to handle kitchen duties alone rather than accepting a husband who eyes each dish as if a halo should descend upon him. The remark critiques gender roles and marital expectations with sharp humor.

Tax sale receipts smallest in years

The annual tax sale was held yesterday in the city treasurer’s office and proceeds will total about 2500 dollars, the smallest since sales began. About 150 properties were offered. Treasurer Young said the small sale and timely tax payments show the panic did not hurt La Crosse and the city is in excellent financial condition.

Young la Crosse

Bachelor No More Plights Jenny in Marriage Pact

Dialogue excerpt shows Jenny challenging Jack to sacrifice for marriage and Jack replying he will give up bachelorhood. The exchange presents humorous tension as a couple negotiates commitment and identity within engagement.

Jenny Jack

Anti Injunctionists to Hold Conference in Washington

Washington May 20 The general conference of house Republicans will meet Wednesday night to discuss anti-injunction legislation. Townsend Michigan Polar Nebraska Norris Nebraska secured today the fifty signatures to a petition for a conference. Anti-injunction leaders say they will not unite with Democrats to secure legislation but will seek their goals through their own party.

Washington, D. C House Republicans Townsend Michigan Polar Norris Nebraska

Local licenses issued for nuptials this week

Alfred Meier and Maria Vahrenkamp have been granted a marriage license. Harry K. Devlin and Minnie Sherelbine, both of this city, obtained licenses and were wed Monday.

Alfred Meier Maria Vahrenkamp Harry K. Devlin Minnie Sherelbine

Also Mentioned on This Page

Wisconsin News Lady Mrs. Antoinette Jackowska-Peterson Dillon Judge Turner Millionaire Theo. Hamm St. Peul Mian Haan AOE Omy Wv Brewing CO the House of Doerflinger Milady la Crosse Theatre WM. Doerflinger M. B. Assn Floor Interstate Fair Grounds la Crosse High School] Athletic Association Fountain Supolio Lye—Eagle Brand D.se C C. W. Luedtke Frank O. Phelps Milwaukee County James Monroe Marinette Father Piette Florence Manitowoc Walter Gilbert Phillippines Odd Fellows Atcarete Chas Halpern E. 7Th St New York Sterling Remedy Co N.Y Miss Suttie Golf SNELL Sherman & Sons Nelson Carpet Co Main St
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