CONFIDENCE MAN RUN TO EARTH IN EARLY MORNING AUTO CHASE

While citizens of Superior were sleeping peacefully early yesterday morning, content that everything was well, a Get- Rich- Quick Wallingford in real life struck the city, rose to the zenith of his glory and fell in humiliation to a cell in the city lockup, all within four hours.

The imposter posed as Dr. J. C. Judd, one of the country’s leading physicians and surgeons and connected with the Mayo hospital at Rochester, Minn. He had a complete line of talk and had the Superiorites he found awake completely fooled until he drank a bit too much and acted suspicious.

Falls to Earth

The charge on which he fell to real life was getting money under false pretenses at Hotel Superior. His apprehension on an interstate street car after a wild ride in a taxicab was due to the vigilance of News Tribune representatives William Andrews, night clerk at the hotel, John Hussey, auto driver, and Patrolman Johnson of the police department.

The “doctor’s” real name is Jacobson, barber of Minneapolis. He has a brother living in Superior.

He was held in a cell until 9 o’clock in the morning, squared things with the hotel with the aid of his brother and disappeared.

Shortly after his departure, other persons inquired for him and it developed that he had “jipped” these parties out of considerable sums of money. Here is the story of the “doctor’s” operations in Superior. It reads like a novel.

Story Like Novel

While News Tribune newspaper men were lunching in a restaurant at 1: 30 o’clock yesterday morning, a pompous man in a gray frock suit, who was also in the place, talked of being lonesome and “butted into” the conversation. He told a remarkable story.

He said he was Dr. Judd, had studied in the best clinics of Europe, and had been at the Mayo institution for 14 years. He said the Oliver Iron Mining company had paid him $2,300 in cold cash to save the life of a wounded man and that he was on the way to Rochester with the patient. The latter was then in St. Mary’s hospital, Superior, according to the “doctor.”

Planned Operation

“This man is suffering from an enlargement of the main artery of the heart, due to bungling job of amputation by company doctors. I have already removed his heart for inspection and will do so again at 4 o’clock this morning,” said “Judd,” “I invite you gentleman to witness the operation.”

The newspaper men at once accepted and had visions of the biggest operation story of the century. “Judd” ingratiated himself further into the good graces of Superiorites before 4 o’clock. He borrowed money from the hotel on the strength of his reputation, touched one of the newspaper men for several dollars, and spoke volubly of big drafts.

Everything moved lovely. The “doctor” bought the best cigars and lectured extensively on medical topics. He was the lion of the hour.

Goes to Hospital

Shortly before 4 o’clock he received a call from the hospital, he claimed. He sought a taxicab.

The one Andrews ordered was not good enough.

Eventually “Judd” commandeered an automobile in which Johnson happened to be riding.

In company with the newspaper men he made a wild ride to the hospital. “The fellow will die if I don’t get there,” said “Judd.”

When the party reached the hospital, “Judd” adorned himself in a barber’s apron and paraded about the halls. The sisters in charge seemed mystifi ed and things began to look suspicious.

“You fellows better beat it,” said “Judd” to the newsaper men. “I’ll see you this afternoon. I am now going to operate.”

Acted Recklessly

Before coming to the hospital “Judd” had taken everything from his room. He told the taxi driver to get his money at the hotel, which he did. “Judd” had bought strychnine. He said he would kill the fellow if he couldn’t pull him through.

“I don’t care much about saving the life of a Steel trust employee, anyway,” “Judd” had exploded.

The newspaper men left the hospital. They became suspicious and “stuck around.” Presently they saw John Hussey driving a taxicab to the hospital at top speed. They hailed Hussey and he said he was going to take a doctor from the hospital to Duluth.

In a jiffy Hussey was seen speeding toward the interstate bridge with “Judd.” Andrews was immediately notifi ed. He telephoned to leading hotels of Duluth for a suspicious character. He also called the hospital. The sisters said Dr. “Judd” had not patient there and had left after acting suspiciously. Inquiry at St. Mary’s hospital of Duluth brought the reply that nothing was known of “Dr. Judd.”

Foiled In Escape

At this juncture Hussey came to the hotel. He said he had taken “Judd” to the bridge at high speed. “Go like the wind,” said the passenger. “It’s a case of life or death. I have a patient at St. Mary’s, Duluth.”

But the draw was open and the race was interrupted.

“Judd” offered the bridge man $10 to swing the span, but was refused. “Let it go, the fellow’s dead anyway,” said Judd.

Hussey said he had brought the “doctor” to the Saratoga hotel. Andrews called the Mayo hospital on the long distance telephone. He go the real Dr. Judd on the line. This was the end of the imposter.

His arrest was ordered from police headquarters, to Patrolman Johnson, who was on hand.

Plot Unraveled

“Judd” by this time had boarded the first interstate car. The newspaper men, the patrolman and Hussey boarded a taxicab and a wild race was made after the car. It was caught at Hammond avenue on Third street and flagged.

“Judd” was on the rear platform. Johnson nabbed him. His flushed face turned white, but he put up no resistance. He was taken to headquarters and booked. He admitted the name of Jacobson and went to a cell.

If “Judd” can be located again he can be arrested on charges of forging the real Dr. Judd’s name to prescriptions at local drug stores. The parties who showed up late with grievances of a financial order also would be glad to see him.

Told Fine Story

“Judd” told a fairy story about belonging to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers in an honorary capacity.

“I have the power in my practice as physician to call out any locomotive at any time I wish,” he told the newspaper men. “I will confer with three engineers at 10 o’clock this morning in my room. I have instructed the hotel to have all arrangements made for an effective conference.”

The men who told of being swindled after the disappearance of the impostor were the railroad men who were to have conferred with the “doctor.”

“Doctor” Judd said he planned to live to be 105 years old by his superior knowledge of medical science. He had worked his way through the best medical schoolis in Europe unaided, he said. The impostor had the appearance for his undertaking. He looked like the Wallingford of novels and acted much in the same way. Reports from his brother here ar that “doctor” has had enough of high life and has decided to return to shaving as a means of livelihood.

Duluth News Tribune— June 17, 1914

PEOPLE SWALLOWED WHEN PHENOMENAL STORM CAVES IN STREETS OF PARIS

PARIS, June 15—A thunderstorm of phenomenal violence raged over Paris for three hours this evening. It caused loss of life and enormous damage to property. The rain flooded the streets and caused the bursting of sewers. In the central fashionable quarter of the city, a street caved in, engulfing several pedestrians. The number of victims is not known owing to the danger of approaching the immense pits reaching from the collapse of sidewalks and roadways. The police estimate the victims at at least seven.

People Swept Away

The most serious cave in occurred at the junction of the Rue La Boetic and the Fauborg Saint Honore. When the storm was at its height, 500 square feet of the roadway heaved up and sank, carrying with it a number of persons who had taken shelter under the awning of a café. Water spurted from the broken mains and added to the torrents from the skies, converted the whole district into a veritable river.

The quarter was immediately isolated and large detachments of police were hastily summoned, but for a long time, nothing could be done owing to darkness. Firemen arrived with powerful gas lamps, and with the assistance of gangs of laborers, began exploring the wrecked street.

President Poincare sent a member of his military household to the scene and troops were ordered to aid the police and firemen.

Stone Crushes Taxi

About the same time a large section of a roadway in the Place Saint Augustin, suddenly collapsed. A passing taxicab was engulfed. Eyewitnesses saw a woman’s hand waving from the vehicle, and the head of the chauffeur as the taxicab disappeared. Almost immediately a great block of stone fell on it.

Almost at the beginning of the storm, the roadway at the junction of the Rue Tronchet, the Rue Auber and the Boulevard Haussmann, one of the busiest sections of Paris, disappeared leaving an opening 30 feet long and 15 feet wide, into which the water from a broken main poured in a torrent.

Police kept the people away from the roadway, which continued slowly to subside. Suddenly a sheet of flames shot up to the housetops with a terrific detonation. Gas from a broken pipe had caught fire and the crowd, seized with a mad terror, sought safety in the surrounding houses.

By almost superhuman efforts, the firemen uncovered the taxicab and removed the bodies of the chauffeur and his passenger, Madame LaVolli.

No Trace of Bodies

At the Place Saint Philippe Du Roule, no trace of bodies could be found. The engineers engaged in the work believe that they may have been carried away by the great rush of water which caused the disaster.

A second section of the roadway at this point collapsed, leaving a hole 130 feet long. Several persons called at the city hall, in the neighborhood and reported relatives missing. Every hour adds fresh reports of the great havoc wrought by the storm both in Paris and in the surrounding districts, which is described as the worst in a generation.

Late tonight the bodies of a man and a woman were found in the wreckage at the Place Sainte Philippe Du Roule. Both were badly crushed.

Also Hits Belgium

BRUSSELS, June 15—A great storm did intense damage throughout Belgium tonight. In Brussels five persons were seriously injured by lightning. Near Grant a railway employee was killed. At Renaix, two trains collided, the signals having been disarranged by the storm and many persons were injured. Hundreds of cattle have been drowned or killed by lightning. Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

WILL SINK WELL NEAR BUHL SCHOOL

Excellent Water Supply Discovered— Steel Tank To Be Built Near Village Hall

BUHL, June 15—Buhl is to have a new well 700 feet deep, to be sunk in the vicinity of the new high school, where it has been discovered that excellent water can be secured. Near the well and pumping station will be a large 200,000 gallon concrete reservoir, which will be kept full.

A steel tank for high pressure will be erected near the village hall with a capacity of 100,000 gallons to be used in case of fires or emergencies.

The old wooden tank is to be torn down as soon as the new one is ready for operation. Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

JUDGE HOLDS DOG PUBLIC NUISANCE

ELY, June 15—Paddy Holland’s dog, brought with him when he moved to Ely from Two Harbors, is bringing considerable trouble to the owner. Some time ago a case was brought in municipal court because a dog scared a Chinaman visiting here, but this case was dismissed. Yesterday, the dog had a fight with another dog and it is alleged that Holland set him on. In court today he paid a fine of $10 and costs, it being held that the dog is a public nuisance.
Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

MAN’S EYE INJURED BY BURSTING WATER GAUGE

CHISHOLM, June 15—The bursting of a water gauge at the pumping station nearly caused Joe Sullivan the loss of his right eye. In draining the water glass the last time it was used, the gauge was not turned on again and when the boiler began to steam and the water did not run into the gauge, Sullivan investigated and discovered the gauge turned off. When he turned it on, the accumulating steam burst the glass as he was scrutinizing the gauge.

A fragment of glass struck the bone extending over the eye, cutting it badly.
Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

SEWER DIGGERS FIND OLD CORDUROY ROAD

CHISHOLM, June 15—Workmen digging sewers in the new Lundall block on First Avenue near Maple street encountered at a depth of seven feet an old corduroy road used about 13 years ago.

A small creek formerly crossed the street at the place, forming a small muskeg swamp. In order to gain access to the street at that time it was necessary to put in the corduroy road which, when unearthed today, was in as good condition as when laid.
Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

ALLEGED “PANTRY” THIEF FACES A TRIAL TODAY

Richard Malcomsoln, age 32, alleged to have been the bane of housewives and cooks in the East end with an irresistible penchant to raid pantries and refrigerators, yesterday was in municipal court on a charge of third degree burglary and waived examination. Trial was set for today.

Malcomson was caught in the act at the home of Rudolph e. Abraham, 208 North Fifteenth Avenue East by Detectives Toewe and Bradley Saturday night.
Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

GIRL IS VICTIM OF WHITE PLAGUE

Helia Johnson, Age 17, Dies at Virginia— Mrs. Emil Rinnie Also Called

VIRGINIA, June 16—Helia, the 17 year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Johnson of the Franklin location, died early today at her parents’ home after a two-year’s illness of tuberculosis. She formerly attended high school here.

The funeral will be held tomorrow from the Finnish Lutheran church, with interment following at Greenwood cemetery. In addition to her parents, the deceased is survived by several brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Emil Rinnie of Gheen died at a local hospital this morning after a short illness of pneumonia. She was 18 years of age and leaves a husband and 10 months-old son.
Duluth News Tribune—June 16, 1914

SMOKING ROOM IS LIBRARY FEATURE

Building Will Be Formally Opened July 1— More than 2,000 Books on Hand

EVELETH, June 16—A men’s smoking and reading room is one of the features of the Carnegie library which will be opened here July 1. The room is located in the basement of the building and is well furnished. The other basement room will be used by local clubs.

The building was erected at a cost of $30,000 by Duplaise brothers of Duluth. Fifteen thousand dollars was donated by Andrew Carnegie. Space is provided for future expansion.

Duluth News Tribune—June 17, 1914