Five Men Executed in Huntsville Electric Chair
Huntsville Texas Friday night witnessed the execution of five inmates in the electric chair, including Taymond Hamilton and Joe Palmer who were linked to the slaying of Major Crowson. The time sequence shows Palmer died at 12:08 p.m. and Hamilton at 12:27 p.m. as the final of a swift death sentence for a crime career spanning bank robberies kidnappings and prison breaks. The trio executed also included Fred Gerner Arthur Thyben and Jake Haul, with local officials noting their involvement in the Bundy bank cashier murder and related crimes.
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Huntsville
Tex
Taymond Hamilton
Joe Palmer
Major Crowson
Palmer
Hamilton
Boa
Fred Gerner
Arthur
Thyben
Leth
Rokhard
Was
Jake Haul
Chicuza
Tridition
Bundy
Speriff Glen Axling
Voruabty Sind Chines Seine
Milwaukee Boy 8 Killed by Automobile
An eight year old Milwaukee boy was killed by an automobile on a Milwaukee State Teachers College street scene. John Acker was among bystanders when a vehicle struck the youth, the incident occurring late Thursday night near the college grounds. Authorities investigated the crash and indicated the driver cooperated with police.
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Milwaukee
Wiu
John Ackermith
Fe Ok Mellencamp
Newhoof
Milwaukee State Teachers College
Milwaukee Official Pleads Guilty to Embezzling County Funds
A Milwaukee official pleaded guilty to embezzling county funds. He was sentenced to one to five years in the reformatory and Green Bay reformatories, with the judge ordering confinement in these facilities. The case involved misuse of public money and the document notes the defendant’s admission of guilt.
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Masskaukee
Faeries
Dryty Couriy
Peask
Deegin
Fridnie
Bank Robbery in South Dakota Yields $5,000
Burglars allegedly forced entry at a local bank, raiding the safe and stealing about $5,000 in cash. No injuries reported. Police seek leads as investigation continues.
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South Dakota
Banking Bill Sparks Debate Over Federal Reserve Control
Fragmentary report describes political clash over a banking bill to extend presidential oversight of the Federal Reserve. Republicans oppose sections giving Congress more power and limiting currency actions, while discussions reference the Federal Reserve banks, government securities, and reserve board authority. Wisconsin representatives listed show varied support amid ongoing standoff.
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Chales E. Coughlin
Congress of
United States
Fderal
Reserve Board
Central Prey
Dauke
Recergy
Peaseo
Federal Rec
Petit
Ays Malty AgiIst
Byrd Antarctic Expedition Beats Bear at Sea Camp Arrival
An expedition team led by Ruppert and Bear prepares to confirm positions after dogs at the camp in Antarctica. They ready scene at sea with a lively bear and hushing marine sounds as ships near a Washington yard for a planned 4 p m standard time greeting by Kent Roosevelt.
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Tage One
Ruppert
Bear
Marine Barracks
Arty
Yard
Washington
Kent Hoosevelt
Recovery Act amendment stalls in Senate vote
A proposed amendment by Senator Kelly to require legislative approval of executive proclamations was defeated 14 to 13. A curfew was imposed after violence in Teeland with a man shot, bombs detonated, and mobs on the streets. Scotland reports 13 centenarians among recent deaths in 1335.
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Kelly
roLin
Ion
Legislave
Teeland
Bellas Wier
Scotland
Legion Urges Representatives to Oppose Veto of Bonus Bill
The Roy L. Wing ers Post American Legion in La Crosse urged Senators Ryan D. Dulty and Robert M. La Follette Jr. and President Roosevelt to back the Patman bonus bill. Aimed at overriding a veto, the appeal came at the group’s Thursday meeting, along with tribute to Civil War veteran John A. Bigley and plans for new bylaw changes, patriotic music week, and the WERA program.
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Wisconsin
United States
Roosevelt
Roy L. Yinger
American Legion
Senate
Legion Club
Washington
Ryan Dulty
Flobert M. la Follette, Jr
F. I. Lipovetz
Vinson
Patman
Legion
Exereteran
Honor
John 4A. Bigley
John A. Bigley
Old Guard
Roy L. Wingers
Allves
Ace
WERA
la Crosse Service Clubs
Causeway
S. A
Farm Delegation Plans Pilgrimage To See Wallace In Des Moines
A group of farmers from the corn belt plans an eight day pilgrimage to Washington to press congressmen for action on the AAA. The caravan by wagon bus and train leaves Saturday and aims to arrive Monday to confer with Secretary Wallace. Delegation members come from county and township allotment committees administering local adjustment programs.
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Farm Administration
Tennessee Valley Act Taken Up By Senate
The Senate voted to consider the Tennessee Valley Authority act after a two day filibuster by Senator Austin. Senator Norris moved the motion to take up the bill, which was approved quickly without a record vote, ending the lengthy debate that had kept the measure stalled.
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Washington
Austin
Rvi
Norcle
Tennessee Valley Authority
Senate
Norris Rj Neb
Aven
Moscow subway inspires women’s fashion reform
In a Moscow report the new subway’s aesthetic aims are praised as improving daily life for workers. The piece argues the same principle should guide women’s clothing, framing fashion as a social uplift tied to public spaces.
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Moscow
Bolsheviks
Tavestia
Declamation winner places third at national speech contest
Weet Allis of Wisconsin took third place in the dramatic declamation section of the national high school speech tournament held here Friday.
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Vic
Marion
Allis
Wis
John Mullican Jr Enjoys a Cigar Despite Youth
In McAlester Oklahoma, young John M. Mullican Jr. is pictured savoring a cigar and tobacco after a meal, with his father noting he has smoked since using his father's pipe at a very young age. The text also mentions African lungfish filling air bladders and burying in mud to escape drought.
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John M. Mullican, Jr
John
Mary Lavalle Fifth Victim of Fire Dies
Mary Lavalle, 12, daughter of portrait painter John Lavalle, dies from burns suffered last Tuesday as flames swept the back bay home in Boston. Her death raises the fire toll to ten.
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Boston
Mass
Mary Lavalle
John Lavalle
Back Bay
Kidder Build Upon Merger in 1930s Tax Debate Scandal
Witnesses described extensive charged expenses to personal and business accounts tied to J. K. Kidder and W. V. Kidder. Testimony covered alleged understatements of profits, salaries, and misallocated deductions, with family members receiving regular checks and loans.
Claudius and Gertrude World Premiere at Winona Little Theater
Elizabeth Sehon leads Winona Little Theater for the world premiere of Claudius and Gertrude by James Gray at the Anvil theater May 14 15 16 and 17. John Paul Jones directs with Charles A Choate production manager and Harold Peterson as King Hamlet in a cast featuring Mrs Samuel Schaefer Mrs C A Choate J P Jones Arthur Fritz and others. Northwest critics and the author will attend the opening, offering staging input and support.
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la Crosse
Claudius
Gertrude
James Gray
St. Paul
Winona
Charles A. Choate
Elizabeth Sehon
Hamlet
Gray
Harold Peterson
King Hamlet
Samuel Schaefer
J. P. Jones
Prince Hamlet
C. A. Choate
Ophelia
Arthur Fritz
Rosencrantz
Kenneth Magee
Guildenstern
John Kohler
Hecatio
Roy Stuhr
Laertes
Northwest
Naval Academy to honor Portage man for guard excellence
R D Gunderson of Portage Wisconsin will receive a second award for guard excellence in spring competition and prizes will be awarded at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland on June 3.
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U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Ind
R. D. Gunderson
Portage
Wis
Libedl
United States Naval Academy
Landy Gets Nomination For Minnesota Post
President Roosevelt nominated James R. Landy of Olivia to be collector of internal revenue for Minnesota. Also reported is a rail industry tally showing 277,451 freight cars on Class 1 lines in need of repairs, with 213,926 requiring heavy work, marking a decline from February 1 totals though still 14.9 percent of on line cars and 22.5 percent of locomotives facing issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt Friday
James R. Landy
Olivia
Internal Revenue
Minnesota
New York
Ne Association of American Railroads
Tribune
Genzmer Attacks Frank Over Wisconsin Budget Stand</T>
Wisconsin assembly fumes over Dr. Glenn Frank salary as Elmer Genzmer laces into the UW president calling him a slave of egoism and a human encyclopedia paid $20,000 a year. Amendment to cap officials’ pay to 10 000 was ruled out of order after a heated speech.
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Madison
Wis
i/P
Wisconsin
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Assembly
Elmer L. Genzmer
Mayville
House
Tr. Frank
Genzmer
America
Mongelia
Duke Of Manchester Gets 9 Month Term
London The Duke of Manchester was found guilty at the Old Bailey of obtaining money under false pretenses and sentenced to nine months in prison. The 59 year old peer, who testified his finances were strained, showed no emotion as the sentence was handed down. His attorney said an appeal would be filed immediately. The trial opened Thursday and charged him with taking loans totaling 650 pounds on jewelry he claimed as his own though prosecutors said it belonged to his mother’s estate.
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McMurry
Rieser
W. W. Kidder
W. v. Kidder
J. K. Kidder
Gantenbein
W. V. Kinder
Laura Kidder
Momthly
Kidder
Joseph K. Kidder
Droughs
Middle West
Skaar
Lunde
W. V.kidder
A. M. Brayton
Madison
D. S. Law
Mr. Gantenbein
W. V
7. K. Kidder
la Crosse Times
Vnicagoan
Edwin Scherick
Chicago
Pyroil Company
Joseph D. Beck
Viroqua
State Department of Agriculture and Markets
Beck
Kidder Brothers
Pyron Company
U. S
Post Office Department
George Carr
Joe
John Robinson
The
Bodega
D Court
Friay
London
Duke of Manchester
Old Bailey
Lineman Tries Working At Home Breaks Legs
New London Wisconsin veteran lineman Bernard Fresher, famed for climbing poles in any weather, attempted storm window removal at home and was confined to bed with two broken legs. In Milwaukee, injuries from a Tuesday night automobile strike proved fatal for Joseph Meusy.
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Lineman
New London
Wis
Bernard Fresher
Wisconsin Telephone Company
Frasher
Prasher Tell
Milwaukee
Joseph Meusy
State Chairman To Be Guest At Democratic Meet
Hon James A Corcoran of Webster Wisconsin will attend a Democratic banquet in the third district. The day includes district meetings at city hall and a 6 30 p m honorary banquet with a large reception committee listed among expected attendees.
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James A. Corcoran
Webster, Wis
State
Congregational Church
Webster
Wis
Democratic State Central
Congregational Church Hall
E. Jost
Democratic Organization
A. C. Wolfe
City Hall
Albert C. Wolfe
Joseph Houska
John Langden
5. Jost
Fred G. Silberschmidt
H. Senstad
Christ J. Burns
George Doherl
Ben Shove
John D. Webber
Olaf R. Skaar
Shirley Smith
Veronica Loeffiad
Nic Lehrbach
Bert Jouvette
William A. Sorg
Laura Bullack
B. A. May
G. Bowler
Margaret Fragstein
Arthur Dana
Charles E. Broughton
Fred
Hope For Settlement Hinges On Toledo Conference
Detroit toledo talks rise as a three week old GM auto strike threatens 30 000 workers. General Motors executive VP William Knudsen says a Toledo conference is scheduled for Saturday morning. AFL organizer Francis Dilton says locals will strike if Toledo talks fail.
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Detroit
General Motors
Toledo
Welling Knudsen
General Motors Corporation
Francis J. Dilton
A.F. of
Federation
Obituary notices for Louis Withey and Wilhelmina Wangen
Louis Franklin Withey 84 died after a lingering illness on Thursday. Born January 18 1351 at Freepoch TL he is survived by his wife one daughter Mrs Samuel Shoemaker and four sons Steve Ray George of La Crosse and Perdy of Lansing Iowa. Funeral Saturday at 11 at Melford Nelson funeral chapel and interment in Lansing Iowa. Wilhelmina Wangen 60 wife of A O Wangen died Thursday noon at home born October 11 1874 in Pomera Germany survived by husband mother three daughters Inga Prepentages and Dorothy of La Crosse and Viola Bluske of Chaseburg and son Paul O Wangen of La Crosse two sisters and one brother plus 15 grandchildren. Services Sunday at 1 at home and 3 at Lower Coon Valley church with interment there. Reverend T J Mueller to officiate.
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Louis Franklin Withey
Freepoch TL
Samuel Shoemaker
Steve
Ray
George
la Crosse
Perdy
Lansing
Iowa
Orlock
Melford Nelson
Wilhelmina Wangen
A. O. Wangen
Tyler Street
Pomera
Germany
Waregen
Amelia Dahlke
Chaseburg
MM Inga Prepentages
Coon Valles
Wis
Viola Bluske
Dorothy Wangen
Paul O. Wangen
C. C. Olsen
Stoddard
Adolf Bluske
William Dahlke
Mount Calvary Lutheran Church
Lower Coon Valley
T. J. Mueller
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Ernie F. Wajahn
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AAA
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Christmann’s
Wisconsin Select Beer
E. A. Maurer Beverage Co
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Minnesota Post
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