Special Train Planned for Good Will Trip by La Crosse Plugs
The La Crosse Plugs civic group plans a Good Will railroad excursion into Minnesota and Iowa as the first of two tours. Over 100 members in white uniforms attended a picnic on Grandad Bluff with Chief William Freise leading committees. Officers were re-elected and a committee was authorized to set dates and feasibility for the Minnesota Iowa trip and a second Wisconsin trip. A beautification plan for the causeway and Grandad Bluff was discussed with committees appointed to study cherry trees along the waterway and enhancements to draw tourists.
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la Crosse
Grandad Bluff
Minnesota
Iowa
Plug William Freise
Freise
Awa
Joseph Wavra
Wisconsin
Friese
Surrose Ww
Grandad Blatt
Joseph G. Dubraks
Vnty
Mr. Freer
Wiliam Bonadurer
Dan Rotana
A. W. Fagerstrom
Muse
Spika Adesita
Lindbergh develops artificial heart lungs at Rockefeller Institute
Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh unveils a mechanical heart and lungs that keep organs alive indefinitely in an artificial chamber. The device, tested with kidneys and other organs, revives them after death and eliminates bacterial infections, a landmark toward growing whole parts of the body in glass chambers for medical study. Lindbergh collaborated with Dr. Alexis Carrel, and the announcement appeared in Science.
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Howard W. Blakeslee
New York
Charles A. Lindbergh
Rockefeller Institute
Lindbergh
Alexis Carrel
Carrel
University of Wisconsin funding sparks senate clash
Washington and Madison reports show Dr Frank defending university cuts amid ties to Mitchell case. Secretary Roper rebutted Mitchell’s graft accusations, insisting actions were based on facts and not outside influence. Senator Nelson urged restoring funds to prevent damage to medical and hospital programs.
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Frank
American Council of Education
California
Philip Nelson
Maale
Dr. Frank
Senate
Nelson
Wisconsin Memorial Hospital
Coleway
Two Persons Held In Alberts Slaying
Munising Michigan police held Mrs. Anna La Porte and Theodore Jerry after they denied involvement in the slaying of Ellis M. Alberts of Duluth Minnesota. Alberts body was found Tuesday near his car east of Munising and police say the pair were seen with him before his death.
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Munising
Mich
Anna la Potte
Theodore Jerry
Ellis M. Alberts
Duluth
Minn
Here
Sportsmen Hear Proposals on 1934 36 Hunting Laws
La Crosse county sportsmen meet Friday at 7 30 p m in the courthouse to discuss hunting and fishing law recommendations for 1934 36. The county conservation committee will prepare proposals for the state conservation commission on July 10. All interested sportsmen are invited. this is the only La Crosse county hearing.
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la Crosse County
Court House
County Conservation Committee
State Conservation Commission
Madison
la Crosse
Eden and Laval Seek European Peace Accord
Capt Anthony Eden British minister for League of Nations affairs met Premier Laval of France in Paris for two hours to soften tensions and promote a pan European armament system. Eden cited the Anglo German naval accord as a first step while Laval and Francois Pietri prepared to discuss a four point program on air pacts eastern European securities Danubian accord and the Ethiopian problem.
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Paris
Copyright
Anthony Eden
League of Nations
Pierre Laval
France
Europe
Washington
Versailles
Germany
Eden
Leval
Francois Pietri
Marine
Deputies
Naval Committee
Tax On Rich May Be Issue In 1936 Drive
Democratic lawmakers weigh Roosevelt tax proposals on large incomes inheritances and corporate levies. Some expect quick action, others prefer delaying until next session as 1936 campaign looms. President may push plan during campaign though conferees seek clarity from White House. La Follette plans to offer wealth redistribution taxes on the floor if allowed. House Ways and Means chair Doughten says will consult the president about immediacy of action.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Charles Michaelson
Democratic National Committee
Burns
la Follette
Senate Finance Committee
Wis
Doughten
D-N.c
House
Ways and Means Committee
Board Subpoenaed In Rosenberg Case
Madison reports the state board of control must appear before Circuit Judge Zimmerman to show cause why its parole of Isaac J. Rosenberg should not be voided and Rosenberg sent back to prison. Judge Zimmerman issued a writ of certiorari directing disclosure of all records in the parole case, naming Col. John J. Hannan and Katherine Sullivan.
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Madison
Wis
State Board of Control
Zimmerman
Isaac J. Rosenberg
Milwaukee
Rosenberg
William A. Zahel
Milwaukee County
Board of Control
Col
John J. Hannan
Katherine Sullivan
Liberty State Bank
Zabel
State Supreme Court
Dane County Circuit Court
Roanoke Man Heads Rotary International
Ed R. Johnson of Roanoke Va was elected president of Rotary International for the coming year at the convention final plenary. Johnson succeeds R L Smith of Columbus Mo as chief executive of the organization. The official noted Johnson won about twice as many votes as his opponent Donato Gaminara of Montevideo Uruguay, the first South American nominee.
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Mexico
D. F
Ed R. Johnson
Roanoke
Rotary International
Rotary
Johnson
R. L. Smith
Columbus
Gifre
International Organizaton
Donato Gaminara
Montevideo
Uruguay
Post Office Employee Admits Mail Robbery
Dougald W. Blackburn of West Salem, 20, pleaded guilty in federal court to robbing the U.S. mail. He was bound over for sentencing with a $1,000 bond, then remanded for lack of security. Inspectors Holmes and Blair said Blackburn admitted multiple robberies tied to his role carrying mail between West Salem rail depots and the post office. A decoy letter and a package to Miss Lucille Richard were used in the scheme. a $3 note and cash were found on him.
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Dougald W. Blackburn
West Salem
Chicago
United States
H. J. Niehaus
U.S
Blackburn
Federal District Court
Salem
Orville B. Woll
EF. J. Holmes
J. W. Blair
Lucille Richard
Wis
Illinois
John Sexton
St Paul
Monty
Holmes
Committees Reject City Road Oil Purchase Bid Fight
In a special session the common council committees rejected both bids for road oil. Alderman Nelson’s motion to accept Scotch Oil of Madison failed, a tie defeated Standard Oil of local unit. Alderman Muth then moved not to buy road oil, which passed. No funds were appropriated. Continued on page six. Col four
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Common Council
Earl Nelson
Scotch Oil Company
Madison
Standard Oil Company
Awise
Henry Muth
Col Four
Bill To Delay Insurance Plan Goes To Governor
Madison Wis A bill delaying the Wisconsin unemployment insurance law from July 1 to next January won assembly approval and was sent to the governor for signature. The measure, drafted by state labor and employer representatives, would withhold operation of the law until federal action becomes known, potentially delaying first payments slated for next month.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Assembly
State to Receive Forestry Fund Under Work Relief
Washington and Wisconsin were slated Friday to receive 400,487 dollars from a 13,827,500 forestry fund within the work relief program. The forestry allotment is part of 40,043,272 dollars approved by President Roosevelt, with 25,000,000 dollars earmarked for soil erosion control. No state allocations will be made until state programs are prepared.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Forestry Department
Roosevelt
Forestry Service
Pleas Of Waleys Awaited In Federal Court At Tacoma
In Tacoma Washington federal court the imprisoned Mr and Mrs Harmon Waley and their co defendant William Mahan faced federal kidnapping charges connected to the 200000 extortion plot against George Weyerhaeuser. The Waleys were ordered back to enter pleas as observers weighed a possible guilty decision that could lead to life imprisonment.
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Tacoma
Wash
Harmon M. Waley
George Weyerhaeuser
May
Stephen J. O'Brien
Waley
William Mahan
William Dainard
Montana
Thurston County
Olympia
E. E. Cashman
Salt Lake City
George
J. P. Weyerhaeuser, Jr
Cushman
Storm center grows as Johnson fights Senate confirmation
Through being named successor, J. Monroe Johnson of Marion, South Carolina has become the storm center of the U.S. Senate. The fight over his confirmation has brought departmental corruption charges into the open as Ewing Y. Mitchell was ousted from assistant secretary of Commerce.
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Ewing Y. Mitchell
Cormmerce
J. Monroe Johnson
Marion
S.C
U.S. Senate
Settlement Ends Omaha Street Car Strike and Guard Demobilization
The Omaha street railway strike ends after two months as 268 workers return to payroll with prior wages. Governor Cochran orders demobilization of 1800 Nebraska National Guard linked to martial law after three nights of rioting in which two were killed. Wage and hours disputes head to arbitration by a three member committee including Bowerman, Ledwith, and Reynolds, with seniority to be resolved by a third party.
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Omaha
Wors
Omaha and
Council Bluffs Street Railway Company
Sam Reynolds
Ernest Bowerman
John Ledwith
Japanese Extend Chinese Advance Across Kalgan Frontier
Reports from foreign travelers describe a bloodless Japanese push into Chahar and inner Mongolia threatening the China Outer Mongolia link. A 12-man Japanese mission is said to be 200 miles west of the Manchukuoan border along the caravan route to Urga, with Tsachanada as a headquarters near Wu den. Local population at the frontier post has surged from 206 to 2000 amid Russian adviser involvement. A second note records the death of Frank Benkowski Jr. in Milwaukee, killed by a Milwaukee Road train while crossing tracks.
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Kalgan
Chahar Province
China
Chahar
Inner Mongolia
Outer Mongolia
Manchukuan
Urga
Tsachanada
Wuden
Milwaukee
Wis
Frank Benkowski, Jr
Stantly
Milwaukee Road
La Follette Works Bill Passes House 53 to 36
Madison reports the La Follette works relief bill, a 209 million program, is engrossed in the Wisconsin Assembly by a 53 to 36 vote after two days of debate and numerous amendments. The measure, tied to a state finance authority, faces Senate scrutiny where party strength may shift the plan. Opposition labels it a dictatorship while supporters call it key to jobs and relief.
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Madison
Wis
Philip F. la Follette
Assembly
Senate
Wisconsin Finance Authority
WFA
Assembly Democrats
Paul Alfonsi
la Follette
Harry Griswold
West Salem
Wisconsin Finance Corporation
Wisconsin
And Was Huey Ever Surprised
Fragmentary reminiscence discusses Huey Long and reactions to wealth taxation. The passage notes media tone toward wealth, inheritance taxes, and a hypothetical midnight visit by a president, implying surprise at Huey Long’s fate and public reaction.
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Leviathan
Shipping Board
United States Lines
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Clancy
University of Wisconsin
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Carroll
School of
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D-Miss
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Okla
Arthur Gooch
Okmulgee Butcher
U. S
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Gerant
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Oklahoma
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Reconstruction Finance Corporation
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Duncan
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Hollywood
Calif
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