Los Angeles Sees Massive Growth in 1920 Investments
The article notes a sharp rise in Los Angeles area profits with bank clearings doubling 1919 figures. New projects include a $6 million Good year plant, a $5 million California New Hotel, and four grand theatres under construction. The Associated Producers plan a $20 million yearly motion picture output from LA starting September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
California New
E. H. Hancock
Public Employment Bureau
Picturedom
First National Exhibitors
Associated Producers
Storm Floods Milwaukee Homes and River Threshold
Record rainfall burst through Milwaukee districts turning cellars into ponds and flooding streets. The Menomonee River swelled and toppled a house in Grand Avenue area. Burdette Allen survived after the house floated downstream and he was hauled to shore by rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Menomonee
Center City
Wauwatosa
Grand Avenue
Burdette Allen
Allen
Heavy rainfall harms crops and roads in Baraboo region
The state endured heavy rain from Sunday night to Wednesday night causing crop damage and washed fields. The Baraboo area bore the heaviest downpour while a washout at Oregon delayed trains. Tracks at Fox's crossing were damaged but repairs restored service.
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Oregon
Baraboo
Oregon Wednesday
Fox's Crossing
Guernsey Breeders Hold Annual Picnic
About forty autos carried members of the Guernsey Breeders association to the Wichern home for the annual picnic. Professor Humphrey of the University of Wisconsin spoke on the Guernsey as a dairy cow, and Thomas of the association noted dairy products as food. Capener of Breezy Hill farm also spoke. cattle judging followed. The program opened with America, Ruth Kimball sang, and free ice cream was served at noon. Weather was ideal and the event a marked success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guernsey Breeders Association
C. W. Wichern
Humphrey
University of Wisconsin
Mr. Thomas
Clifford C. Capener
Breezy Hill Farm
America
Ruth Kimball
Four Madison Pairings Head to Rotary Convention Trip
Mr and Mrs Emil Hokanson and Mr and Mrs Albin J Johnson leave Madison for a two week motor and boat journey to Atlantic City Ga to attend the national Rotary convention They plan to reach Kalamazoo Michigan by dark then travel Lake Erie to New York City and on to Atlantic City arriving next Tuesday
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Madison
Atlantic City
Emil Hokanson
Albin J. Johnson
Kalamazoo
Mich
Lake Erie
New York City
New York
Judge Handles Five Cases in Circuit Court
Judge Stevens presided over five industrial commission cases in circuit court. One case was dismissed for failure to include the alien property custodian in the demand. Three other suits were taken under advisement. The Stephenson town case was continued to June 25.
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Industrial Commission
Stevens
Kneel & McLurg Land Co
Tock
Anna Sertic
Austr
Milwaukee Basket Co
Francisca
August Wieck
Andrew Chimiski
American Brass Co
Wisconsin Minnesota Light & Power Co
John Johnson
Stephenson
Marinette County
Herman Scheik
Land Value Hearing Underway for West Ableman Road
County Judge James H. Hill held a hearing to fix land condemnation value for a new road west of Ableman. The project crosses the railroad right of way on land owned by H. W. Morley. Morley and county witnesses presented estimates while fence upkeep responsibilities were discussed. Judge Hill reserved ruling.
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Ableman
H. W. Morley
James H. Hill
Morley
Gale
Wonewoc
Albert Wilkinson
la Valle
Will von der Ohe
James O’connor
Reedsburg
George C. Asile
T. W. English
R. B. Griggs
Baraboo
Otto Krause
C. H. Stone
William Helbersleben
Reensburg
Riley
Madison
Judge Hill
Wisconsin women lead in university scholarship grades
Women students topped men in average scholarship grades at the University of Wisconsin last semester, according to a newly released table. The report highlights higher academic performance by female students across faculties.
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University of Wisconsin
Lynaugh Bound Over for 1st Degree Murder Trial
Matthew B Lynaugh known as Mattson is bound over for trial in superior court on first degree murder in the shooting of Carl E Jandorf a university sophomore on May 28 Bail of 10000 was posted by his brothers Peter and John Lynaugh and John L Pollard The October 5 trial date was set because witnesses are students and to avoid a country jury during summer months Judge Hoppermann ruled there is probable cause to believe Lynaugh committed the offense
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Matthew B. Lynaugh
Madison
Carl E. Jandorf
University
Superior Court
Mattson
Peter
John Lynaugh
John L. Pollard
Hoppermann
Wisconsin Telephone seeks rate increase to cover rising costs
The Wisconsin Telephone Company plans a rate petition before the Madison rate commission, arguing labor and equipment costs have risen and profits were lost at the Baraboo Exchange in 1919 and 1920. Manager Wade L. Cash cites growing demand and war-time cuts as factors, and a patrons’ petition supports the raise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Rate Commission
Madison
Baraboo
Wade L. Cash
Baraboo Exchange
Flooded Baraboo Area Reports Record High Stream
The Baraboo river reaches the highest level on record inundating lowlands and flooding city wells. Mills at Glenville and Island Woolen mill halt operations as water invades basements and boiler rooms. Trains out La Valle to Cazenovia canceled. County roads and bridges suffer extensive damage estimated up to 200000 dollars.
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Baraboo
French
Steinbrink
Draper Creek
L. W. Sayles
A. P. Cheek
Arthur ,Judevine
Board of Health
Glenville
McArthur Linen Mills
High Bridge
Reedsburg
Ableman
Cazenovia
la Valle
Lake Mason
F. E. Morey
EB. S. Johnston
McArthur
Dock Thompson
William Halbersleben
Sauk County Highway Committee
West Hay Creek
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Wise
Aul Ibn
Barabogans
Mike and
Hanna Maher
California
Bluebeard
J. P. Watson
Mr. Watson
Lyons
Nick Harris Detective Agency
Bronco
Click
Venice
John Nystrand
al J. Cody
Seattle
San Diego
Nystrand
Irene Mace
James Mace
Cleveland
Lizzie
Oil Company
Monroe
France
M. Jouhaux
Amalgamated Unions of
Samuel Gompers
Warren
Guernsey
Ween
Island
Devils Lake
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