Sparta farmer gets life for wife murder with hammer
Wis e Monroe county farmer Meyer was sentenced to life imprisonment Friday for the murder of his wife Magme. He beat her to death with a hammer on December 11 while driving near Sparta and then tried to hide his life by slashing his wrists. He was 53. his wife was about 30 and they had five children from a prior marriage.
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Stolen Paintings In Possession Of New York Museum
An inquiry by government representatives investigates how the Mottontoitan Museum of Art acquired famous frescoes said to be stolen years ago from the Palazzo del Magnifico da Siena. The museum executive staff announced the matter would be submitted to trustees for review after a Tuesday briefing.
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Mottontoitan Museum of Art
Palazzo del Magnltico
da Siena
France
Itt
Steel Trust to Abandon Twelve Hour Day in Mills
United States Steel Corporation plans to end the twelve hour day in its mills after a committee of subsidiary presidents, chaired by EL H. Gary, announced that the seven day week and long shifts have been eliminated. The move aims to streamline operations as fashion and commerce pace ahead in spring markets, with decisions affecting working conditions across the company.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation Mills
EL H. Gary
Weather records and temperatures across La Crosse and Midwest
A weather data list shows La Crosse and nearby areas with fair conditions tonight and Wednesday. Forecasts indicate cooler temperatures, near 10 degrees, with extended readings across Iowa Minnesota and neighboring states.
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Iowa
Coldee
Dorian Weday
Jan Crosse
Sean
Daal
Lerdas
Bamarek
Denver
Melua
Eikomet
Arkas
York
Weuntinen Miueanolie
Angin
Twenty Nine Men File Nominations for Aldermen Here
Nineteen wards expect a crowded alderman race with twenty nine candidates. Four vie for city treasurer, two for mayor and city clerk each, while tax commissioner also sees two contenders. The list names candidates by ward including incumbents and challengers, with detailed slates for each position.
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Burt C. Smith
Cy Green
Arthur A. Bentley
Frank
Carl Olson
John ©. Voigt
E. G.raua
George Morris
Josenh G. Boyska
Josep J. Verehota
Henry Arneson
Theodore Holdemans
Ole EF Perisop
Paul Sullivan
Peter of. Yerly
Christ Rondestvedt
Justice of the Peace
Adelbert E. Bleekman
John Malider
Willam J. Koepcke
Harry D. ‘Newburg
Harry G. Taylor
Claude K. Pettingill
Amor H. Anderson
M. Bertelson
Charles Strombeck
Eralost
Ey Blashek
Aldermag
George
Sixteen States Represented in Basketball Meet
A Chicago report details a district basketball event with sixteen states represented. Supervisors Emil Qay and W Guenther and officials including Caspar Johnson and Ambrose Red are listed among participants and organizers. The meet begins Thursday under Chicago justice and features local aldermen and ward supervisors.
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Ambrose M. Red
Qniversity
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Mead
Beddis Represene Gleerin
Thirteenth Wars
Severy Erlewein
Charles M. Moore
Cass
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Tos
H. Schubert
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Tony Pesmark Held Pending Action by Marinette Police
Tony Pesmark a 14 year old youth along with William Pieper were picked up by local police as deserters from a detention home at St Paul He is being held at Central station Pieper a legal resident of St Paul was returned to the home Police are in touch with Marinette Wis the home of the youth for disposition Parents reportedly refused to return him to his home Pesmark says he ran away last September declaring he wanted to see the world The police expect to hear from Marinette authorities Tuesday
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Uncover Plan of Aliens to Dodge U S Income Tax
Petrovt Michigan reports investigations into an odd accumulation of large sums from workers and officials. The scheme allegedly moved aliens toward Canada to avoid paying income taxes. Internal Revenue collector Tod A Grogan said agents probed border crossings and questioned individuals about alleged schemes to cross into Europe and avoid tax collection.
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Internal Revenue Office
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Packers Announce Lower Wage Scale and Ten-Hour Day
The packers plan wage cuts affecting over 100000 workers, reducing hourly rates eight cents and cutting piece rates about 12 percent. A ten hour day is introduced with overtime rules and Sunday pay adjustments, while management seeks worker input and closer cooperation to preserve employment.
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Thesday
Nd Holdings
Kerensky in Command of Revolt Warns Petrograd
Reports from Warsaw and Kronstadt claim Kerensky directs revolutionary operations against the Petrograd Soviet. British, American, and Russian sources note Bolshevik resistance, with troops, sailors, and workers involved and rumors of a broader movement toward a peasant-led government in Russia.
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Itussiv
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Fanhiv
Change Date of Elks Country Store Gift Day
Date for the Elks Country Store gifts has been moved from Saturday to the following Tuesday due to unavoidable circumstances. Members who promised items should deliver them by the new date to ensure the store opens and events proceed as planned.
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Qquntry Store
Rks
German government offers no opposition to Allied invasion
Reports indicate Germany will not oppose the occupation of Düsseldorf Duisburg and Ruhrort by Allied forces. German cabinet met without action and warned to bear penalties with dignity. Marshal Foch’s advance seen as a trigger for broader consequences in the Ruhr and coal regions.
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Proclamation by German President Ebert on resisting occupation
Frederich Ebert urged Germans to meet foreign domination with dignity and upright resolve. He said Germany cannot use force and protests the treaty violations while warning against acts that would betray right. He called for unity and firm conduct until foreign power yields Germany’s rights.
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Gyau
Iin
Harding to Ask Ratification of Colombian Pact
Washington reports a special message to the Senate requesting immediate ratification of the Colombian pact. A White House conference Monday night touched on the issue as officials prepared Progideng Ifarding for the formal submission.
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Washington
Senate
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White House
American Labor Breaks With the World Federation
Formal notice was sent Tuesday to the International Federation of Trades Unions in Amsterdam announcing the severance of relations by the American Federation of Labor. The action follows the International support for the Russian Soviet.
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American Federation of Labor
International Federation of Trades Unions
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Amsterdam
International Federation
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