Otto Borchert Struck Out By Death At Dinner
Otto Borchert longtime Milwaukee baseball club owner and president died during a banquet address for 100 fans. An apoplectic stroke ended his speech as he spoke at the Elk lodge hall. His wife Ruby Borchert learned of the tragedy by phone and collapsed at the Elks club. The series with Toledo was postponed in his memory.
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Otto Borchert Remembered By Former Teammate
L A Cobb jeweler and watch inspector recalls Otto Borchert a 90s school boy star outfielder for a fast semi pro team in the state Cobb says Borchert died last night and he was well acquainted with the magnate owner of the Milwaukee American Association club who Cobb played with in many games Borchert’s connection to Rock Island Chicago area baseball is noted in this reminiscence.
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Borchert A Waterloo Motor Dealer And Athletics Enthusiast
Borchert, son of Illinois Central engineer Cobb, built a wide network among Iowa and Illinois manufacturers and sports circles. He led deals for Julius Andras & Bons Co and sold Waterloo Gasoline Engine Co to John Deere in spring 1918 for about 1.25 million dollars after obtaining an option in 1917. He also supplied batteries to Miller and Deere and helped attract Frank Silloway to Waterloo.
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Borchert Leads Electric Company Sales in 1918
In March 1918 Borchert negotiated several major utility sales including Union Electric of Dubuque to I. C. Beton Jr Waterloo. McGregor Light & Power and Hoos Electric Light to Chase, Chicago. The deals, a sideline to his traveling salesman work, mounted into millions.
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Salesman Picks Booze Bureau Chief to Drink His Whisky
Des Moines April 28 A L Woolery a salesman was at liberty today on bond of 600 dollars after he allegedly offered to pay a booze boss to drink his whiskey. The case centers on an attempted bribery linked to the liquor bureau.
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Municipal court charges mix of liquor and glass incident
In municipal court he faces multiple charges including breaking glass in the street and carrying liquor. Woolery, who claimed friendliness, invited Lou Hardenbrook to drink. A milk bottle wrapped in a newspaper slid from his sleeve and shattered on the pavement, containing whisky.
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