Ridgway Alleges Vote Sold in Wisconsin Tax Debates
Elkhorn Senator Eldo Ridgway charged that job offers were used to sway his vote on the Dahl income tax bill as the Wisconsin legislature near a pivotal decision. The debate centered on a plan to tax personal income and corporations, with La Follette progressives urging passage to fulfill party pledges while opponents urged study and delay.
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Wisconsin
Eldo Ridgway
Elkhorn
Henry Haber
Howard Teasdale
A. G E. Garey
Quick
la Follette
Ben Mahon
Milwanker
Henry Steethe
Fennimore
State Board of Control
Tam
Y M C A Camp Tornado Storm Hits Trempealeau Bay
A sudden wind storm wrecked the La Crosse Y M C A camp near Trempealeau Bay. Four of six tents collapsed, the kitchen roof blew off, and a wooden structure twisted. Boys escaped injury with minor losses as repairs began within hours. The radio gear survived undamaged.
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Trempealea
la Crosse
Cities scorch as heat wave persists across three states
As temperatures surge to the upper 90s and 60s in eastern cities, workers seek shade and water. The heat wave claims lives and prompts outdoor activity to pause in peak hours. La Crosse, St Paul, Minneapolis, Green Bay, and Boston report 92 degree readings while Washington New York and other cities endure extreme heat with forecasts of continued warmth.
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Washington
East
Middle West
Ohio
Mississippi
Great Lakes
Tates
Boston
New York
Fate of Mrs Daley Now Rested With Jury
Madison Wis The senate on Thursday passed a highway privilege tax measure to replace the personal property tax on automobiles. Estimated to raise 2 560 000 annually the bill cleared the assembly 16 to 15 with Lt Gov Comings casting the deciding vote Funds would go to road building and the old property tax on autos would be repealed The policy adds to existing weight and gasoline taxes pushing total state revenue for road purposes to about 19 5 million annually The plan assesses local personal property tax on auto value rather than a flat 2 percent rate by valuation.
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Madison
Wis
Senate
Polikowski
George F. Comings
Enforcement Act Debate Drags On In Senate Session
A lengthy senate discussion centers on the Enforcement Act with two year extension. Members debate merits and procedures as they consider advancing the measure to a vote amid procedural notes and party positions.
Germany Seeks Direct Talks With France, Says London Writer
A London writer reports Berlin is anxious to make terms with Paris and seeks a direct conference. The piece asserts Germany has taken practical steps while hoping for a favorable position from its end. The author notes Berlin’s government faces delicate moves as talks appear possible, with ongoing questions about expulsions and policy.
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London
Berlin
Apercents
Frascei Ray
Proposed change to system for selecting jurors in Wisconsin
Madison Wis The system of commissioners who are to serve on juries in May would be abolished. Assemblyman Thomas J Dieringer introduced a bill to end the current method of picking jurors and have the people serve directly. The proposal aims to reform jury selection and remove the existing appointive process.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Thomas J. Dieringer
Viroqua School Band Earns State Contest Place
The Viroqua school band won a place at the state school band contest held at two rivers Wednesday and Saturday. Under director Tandmaster Drrawn the band earned high marks for tone and temper with all songs noted as highly performed.
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Viroqua
VION
Wis
Viracir
Dwo Rivers Welday
Satarjy
Tandmiaster Trrawn
Hanore Apere Hanors
Amherst students refuse diplomas over president's retirement
Thirteen Amherst college seniors protest at the commencement, refusing diplomas to oppose the retirement of President Alexander Meiklejohn. One former student joins the demonstration as the group voices its opposition during the Wednesday ceremony in Mississippi.
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Amherst
Argherst College
Alexander Meiklejohn
German government aids five million unemployed
Five million Germans reportedly receive relief under government programs as unemployment remains high in districts near Tunisia and other regions. The Breal Press notes widespread jobless relief and ongoing efforts to curb unemployment across border areas.
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Breal Press
Vote aid for Portage levee in Wisconsin
Officials seek one hundred thousand dollars to strengthen the Portage levee along the Wisconsin port area. The infusion aims to improve the structure and reduce flood risk for local residents and businesses.
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Alans
Wis
Portage
Senate dignity breaks in heat as senators shed coats
In Madison Wisconsin senators battled a hot day as the chamber loosened strict dress rules. Dignity was described as a poor second as coats came off and suspenders were displayed amid claims of personal condiet and discomfort after a heat wave.
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Senate Dignity
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Siadrenget Gevarnar
Wisconsin Senate Rejects Severson Surtax Amendment
The Wisconsin senate defeated the Severson surtax amendment to the board of control appropriation on a 17 to 15 vote. Senator Severson argued a general tax bill could end the surtax, while funding measures might be needed if it failed, with party lines split among 15 yeas and 17 nays.
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Kills Severson
Surtax
Board of Control
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin Senate
Severson Surtas
H. J. Severson
Nori House
Barker
Bilgrien
Cassman
Casperson
Garey
Heck
Hirsch
Huber
Johnson
Kenin
Polakowski
Quick
Schumann
Severson
Teasdale
Benfey
Burke Clark
Cuerwinski
Gettelman
Kwekuk
Lange
Mahon
Moran
Morvis Kidnyway
Roetle
Skogme
Smith Stuudenmayer
Titus
Whita
Mellon Sets Talks on Foreign Ships Carrying Liquor
Secretary Mellon held conferences to address a plan by foreign ship companies to bring liquor into U S waters under their governments customs seals. He affirmed the general right to seize contraband but warned that destroying a foreign seal by an American agent poses a grave problem for officials.
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Washington
Mellon
Americas
Bergdoll brother says grover to surrender if civil trial
Grover Bergdoll and his brother Erwin Bergdoll say Grover will surrender after being discharged from Fort Leavenworth and traveling to Germany. The statement comes with a pledge to face a civil trial if assurances are provided.
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Grover Bergdoll
Erwin
Fort Leavenworth
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
Boy Injured in Victory Shooting Scrape
Renr Ald son of William Foreman of Burlington was run down and injured by a tourist automobile near Victory on Tuesday evening. He was taken to Lotheren hospital for treatment. Reports say Vigil residents fired after the motorist left, but this could not be confirmed in conversations Thursday morning.
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Renr-Ald
William Foreman
Burlington
Victory
Snd
Chicago
Virters
Lotheren Hospital
Ten Negroes Die in Chicago Tenement Fire
Ten negroes are dead and at least twenty five injured after a three story tenement blaze in Chicago. The stairway was destroyed trapping residents who jumped from windows while heroic fire rescues followed. Wealthy store owner Joseph Smith, linked to the blaze, was arrested. Nearby, a boy named John McInnis died after being struck by a car while buying an ice cream cone. In Madison, Wis, Prof Carl F Young resigns from the University of Wisconsin to take a Yale professorship.
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Chicago
Larter
Joseph Smith
Auto Green Bay
Wis
John
McInnis
Abrams
Madison
Carl F. Young
University of Wisconsin
Board of Regents
Wernerdaye
Yale
Harding Visits Home Folks on Alaska Trip
Tarkersburg West Virginia dispatch reports President Harding, aboard the special train, pausing for a few hours with his home folks as the train crosses Ohio and Indiana en route to St. Louis for his first formal address. The journey covers part of 15,009 miles to the Pacific coast, Alaska, Panama and Puerto Rico.
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Tarkersburg
W. Va
Harding
Hardie
West Coast
State of Ohio
Indiana
Minis
St. Louis
Ohio
Mar West Virginia
Pacific Coast
Alaska
Panama
Porto Rico
Regular Trips By Harry G Drees Steamer Between Cities
The new steel hull passenger steamer Harry G Drees will ply between St. Louis and St. Paul with La Crosse calls every few days. The ship offers 76 staterooms, purified water, stopover privileges, and nightly dancing to a fine orchestra. It is said the cruise is splendid and will arrive in La Crosse Friday on the down trip.
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Harry G Drees
St. Louis
St. Paul
la Crosse
Harry G. Drees
Assembly Calls on Congress to Stop Sugar Profiteering
A joint resolution adopted by the Wisconsin Assembly urges Congress to enact legislation to curb sugar profiteering. A similar measure to bar sugar imports until prices fall was killed. In Los Angeles, Captain of Detectives George K. Home reports a raid that captured a band suspected of a $250000 bank holdup and related loot.
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Assembly
Congress
Wis
Manuloruhers
Ogrmi
Mervorlattz
Wisconsin
Los Angeles
Calif
Cptain
George K. Home
Sam McGee
Daley Murder Trial Opens In Cliffwood Inn Case
Mrs. Daley stands accused of first degree murder in the death of her husband Jack Daley after a disputed April shooting at Cliffwood Inn. The defense and prosecution argued over motives, past marriages, and Elsie Talex’s influence as testimony from doctors and police officers was presented. The jury heard Mrs. Daley recounts of firing into the bed to scare him and denied recollection of several statements.
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Fish Daley
Chirnga
Jack Paley
Iast
CuPf Weed Inn
Tidze W Bom
Hie
Charce
Hemin
Goorse
Gorden
Stans Iny Gordon
John A. Doherty
Stanley Gorden
Mr. Doherty
RS Cowie
Daley
Mrs. Daley
Mr Doherty
Elsie Talex
Fneak Daley
Jalthaych
Elsie Daley
Max Xass
Sittee
Wednesday Atternoon
Tiley
Jack Daley
Ellon Barrett
Waukegan
Cliftwend Inn
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