Walsh Found Guilty on 54 Counts in Chicago National Bank Case
The jury convicted John R. Walsh on 54 counts for misappropriating funds from the Chicago National Bank and related institutions. He faces a minimum sentence of five years per count, with up to 340 years possible if all counts run consecutively. Walsh testified, defended his loans as good, and claimed no one suffered losses.
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Chicago
John R. Walsh
Chicago National Taam
Walsh
Elbert Palmer
Harvard
Chicago National Bank
Home Savings Tank
Equitable Trust Company
Natonal
Anderson
Abuses at Lincoln Home Highlight Reform Efforts
Springfield Jan 18 At the opening of the legislative inquiry into the Lincoln state home for feeble minded children William C Graves secretary of the state board of charities filed a statement outlining a harsh contrast between the old regime and current improvements since funds were provided for Governor Deneens rehabilitation plan Abuses like Utica cribs for delicate patients chaining children to floors and attendants drunken misconduct are cited The statement notes an injury to Frank Giroux on Dec 25 1907 and attributes it to individuals or a mechanical defect while the asylum undergoes rapid but incomplete reorganization and progress continues.
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Springfield
Lincoln
William C. Graves
State Board of Charities
Deneen
A. G. Hardt
Frank Giroux
Murder Recall: Accused Man Found Lived Honorable Texas Life
An accused murder suspect who had led an apparently honorable life in Texas was identified through a published photograph. authorities note the man’s background contrasted with the alleged crime as the investigation continues.
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Texas
Fourth Trial Probes Old Texas Murder Case
Report from Muscatine Iowa notes William Pickard is arrested for the 28 year old murder of W S Teets near Conroe Texas. A requisition from Governor Cummins will bring him for trial. The killing was brutal, linked to alleged relations with a relative of the victim. Teets sons witnessed the attack as Pickard’s arrest follows a police journal clue.
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Muscatine
Iowa
Conroe
Texas
William Pickard
Teets
Here
Cummins
Pickard
jTeets
J Neter
Miners Escape Fire After Seven Miles Through Mine Tunnels
Forty miners in the Catsburg mine of the Monongahela River Consolidated Coal & Coke company fled through seven miles of underground headings when a blowout shot sparked a fire. They reached the surface after five hours of darkness and peril with faces blackened and clothes torn, while the mine area contained little gas. The dramatic rescue occurred with all men safely outdoors.
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Monongahela, Pa
Catsburg
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Mrs Metcalf Paid Bond After Revolver Incident at Federal Building
Mrs Thomas Metcalf released on $1000 bail after firing a revolver at S R Hamill, attorney for John R Walsh, in Chicago federal building. Bonds signed by Edward H Miller of Terre Haute and Harry Burgess of Chicago.
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Chicago
Thomas Metcalf
S. R. Hamill
John R. Walsh
Federal
Edward H. Miller
Terre Haute
Ind
Harry Burgess
Cocaine Bill Becomes Law Regulating Sale in Illinois
Governor Deneen signed the cocaine bill, after passage by the current legislature. The measure regulates the sale of cocaine and imposes heavy penalties for violations.
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Deneen
Springfield
Doctors Body Discovered After Mysterious Disappearance
Burlington Iowa January 18 The body of Dr George W Jones of Keokuk missing since Christmas night was found two miles north of Burlington with a bullet wound and throat cut. A penknife in his hand indicated self inflicted death. Other items note deaths of Isaac N Hascall and Sir Lawson Walton and John S Handsley. Pope confined in Rome remains resting per private physician Petacci.
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Keokuk
Burlington
Iowa
George W. Jones
Rome
Petacci
Judge hints at federal power to enforce writs in the South
In Montgomery Judge Thomas G. Jones warns that any interference with federal injunctions by state judges risks national punishment. He cites past advice and stresses federal authority in railroad rate disputes as former Chief Justice Weakly argues state court limits. In Frankfort the Kentucky senate adjourns to Monday after a party clash leaves six absent.
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Montgomery
Ala
United States Court Today
Thomas G. Jones
Funeral toll rises from theater fire in Boyertown
Sixty victims buried amid crowded services as relatives mourn. Dr Frank Brunner, former state senator, among the dead. City commerce slowly resumes with reopened businesses while relief aid continues. Meanwhile Springfield plans to use streetcar tracks for freight to boost armory output, touting Rock Island’s advantages over Springfield.
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Boyertown
Mayer
Frank Brunner
Stanhope E. Blunt
Rock Island Arsenal
Springfield Arsenal
Springfield
Mass
Arsenal
Blunt
Springfield Armory
Western Arsenal
Emigrant Outflow Surges From New York in January
New York on January 18 reports a strong emigration wave back to Europe. In 17 days 30,056 steerage passengers departed New York, vastly more than 9,976 last year, while arrivals total 7,138, signaling a sizable net outflow this month.
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New York
Fine imposed on International Harvester for trust law violations
Topeka Kansas January 18 County Judge Danna assessed a fine of 21600 dollars against the International Harvester company finding it guilty on 48 counts of violating the Kansas anti trust law.
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Topeka
Kan
Danna
International Harvester Company
Yesterday in Congress House Adjourned After Pension Bills
Washington January 18 brief summaries show one Senate not in session. The House passed numerous pension bills and adjourned at 1 25 p m until Monday. The penal code bill was not taken up.
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Houses
Congress
Senate
HOUSE
Chicago Blaze Destroys Property and Injures Firemen
A six story building at 1929 Market Street housing McNeil Higgins wholesale grocers Nile burned last night causing over 400000 in losses. Firemen were injured while battling the flames and hotel guests nearby were awakened as the fire endangered adjacent structures.
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Chicago
Market Street
McNeil & Higgins
New York
Club in Every Precinct Aims to Raise Campaign Funds
Omaha reports Mayor James C. Dahlman plans a nationwide movement Organize In Every Precinct to enlist Bryan volunteers. The effort targets precinct by precinct organization by mid July and a campaign canvass in every state. The volunteers are expected to raise funds for the Democratic National Committee ahead of the fall campaign. Denver dispatch notes Chairman Taggart and committee prepare for the Democratic National Convention in Denver after leaving Chicago.
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Omaha, Neb
James C. Dahlman
Nebraska
Bryan Volunteers
United States
Bryan
National Committee
Denver
Chicago
Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Peoria Honors Mrs Bradley Lie In State At Residence
Lydia Bradley the millionaire philanthropist lay in state at her residence in Peoria Illinois from 10 to 12 today as the community paid last respects. Funeral services were held at 230 pm with Dr Uther B Fisher of Galesburg Lombard College president officiating. Memorial services will be held tomorrow at the Polytechnic Institute.
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Peoria
Ill
Lydia Bradley
Uther B. Fisher
Galesburg
Lombard College
Polytechnic Institute
Two Coasting Accidents Cause Injuries in Moline
Two separate coasting accidents on Twelfth Street at Sixth Avenue in Moline left three women and four boys injured, none seriously. The injuries included cuts, bruises, and dislocations of fingers and wrists. Earlier a boy on Twenty eighth Street escaped serious harm when a sled hit an Elm Street car, suffering only slight bruises.
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VIEW INSURANCE PRESIDENT CHARLES E CHASE CHOSEN TO SUCCEED
Hartford Conn Jan 18 Vice President Charles E Chase was elected president of the Hartford Fire Insurance company to succeed his father the late George L Chase.
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Hartford Fire Insurance Company
George L. Chase
Japan Seeks Immigration Understanding With U S And Canada
Tokyo January 18. Japanese leaders at a general meeting endorsed government measures for the diet. Premier Marquis Sainji pledged amicable relations with major powers and expected a satisfactory understanding with the United States on immigration. Navy minister Vice Admiral Saito denied any secrets about fleet distribution and said daily reports show every vessel’s whereabouts. only ships at Chinese stations and a few at Korea are outside home waters.
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Marquis Sainji
Japan
Canada
United States
Saito
Navy
Associated Press Today
America
Korea
Sovereign Bank of Canada Goes Into Liquidation
Seventy six branches across Ontario Quebec the northwest and maritime provinces begin liquidation. President Ameius Jarvis says assets likely surplus for shareholders after liquidation. Dresdner Bank involvement earlier hurt reserves and deposits fell sharply after reorganization.
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Toronto
Ont
Sovereign Bank
Jarvis
Bankers’ Association
Ontario
Quebec
Northwest
Maritime Provinces
Dresdner Bank of Germany
Amelius Jarvis
J. H. Dunn
Dresdner Interest
F. G. Jennett
Stewart
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Lincoln Institution
H. G. Hardt
W. S. Teets
Hugh Daly
Heap
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Billups Hotel
Jerome
Evelyn Thaw
Evelyn
Thaw
Paris
Stanford White
Littleton
Delmas
Justice Dowling
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Gene
Isaac N. Has’ Call
Lawson Walton
London
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Fraternal Union of America
Frankfort
Boyertown Theater
W. B. Clemmer
City Railway
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Rock Island
Colonel Blunt
Mississippi
Rock Island Armory
Western Armory
Chicago Blaze
Janesville
Wis
Julius Marquessee
J. C. Dahlman
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Minn
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James Donovan Company
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Newton Abbott
England
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Devon
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