Defeat Dems Duty Says Speaker at Wisconsin Banquet
James A. Corcoran state Democratic chairman urged defeating Fhm F. La Follette and the progressive governor as the party’s duty at a La Crosse banquet. About 100 attendees heard plans for stronger county, district and state organizations, plus women’s educational efforts for the campaign. Corcoran arrived late from Madison with his wife and left by car after noon.
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F. la Follette
Wisconsin
James A. Corcoran
Webster
Munity
Corcoran
la Crosse
Atd P.i
City Hell
A. C. Wolfe
Marstein
Menomonie Falls
Oliver Wise
Kendall
Ft Rotinues
PontiMe
Roosevelt Faces Family and Political Troubles Across Washington
The Tribune reports President Roosevelt endures multiple troubles from family matters to congressional spats. Harold Ickes and Hopkins clash over spending as Ickes’ allocations draw scrutiny, while Roosevelt installs Hopkins as head of a new work relief effort. The piece notes tension within the PWA and the spy system linked to Louis Glavis, with ongoing investigations and internal friction ahead of continuation on page six.
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Ty Owen L. Scott
Ewe Lal
the Tribune
Washington
Roosevelt
Fath& Cougtlin
Detroit
Huey Long
Harold Ickes
Larry Hank
Ickes
Pwaa
Hopkins
Congress
Relief Aeth
RFC
Jckes
Sevelt
PWA
Louis R. Glavis
OGPU
Russia
Glavis
Nations Hold Parleys On Armament Across Europe
Diplomats from eight European nations met in three conferences to seek peace and security after Hitler rearmed. They rejected territorial revision and Hapsburg restoration in Austria while proposing a six nation Southeast Europe security pact. Mussolini and Schuschnigg met amicably as Italy voiced support for Austrian rearmament. Laval sought reassurance to Poland about the Franco Russian pact and planned a Moscow trip to solidify a broader security framework.
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Ihn
Adolf Hitler
Bucharest
Czechoslovakia
Rumania
Jugoslavia
Greece
Bulgaria
Hungary
Europe
Austria
Florence
Benito Mussolini
Italy
Kurt Schuschnigg
Rome
Warsaw
Pierre Laval
Poland
Laval
Moscow
Truck Owners Plan Sunday Meeting Over City Clean Up
Saturday’s gathering of 40 truck owners led to a pledge not to return to work until the board of public works receives a proper adjustment from the public service commission. Adolph Bachmann said teamsters Local 199 truckers struck for fees and permit fairness, noting $100 to $150 costs for each contract carrier.
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Labor Temple
Public Service Commission
Madison
Board of Public Works
Republicans Urge Three-Fifths Cut to Roosevelt Program
Washington on Saturday Republican leaders pressed to trim President Roosevelt's five point program by three-fifths to allow a July first adjournment. Senator McNary of Oregon urged moving ahead with NRA extension, social security, and appropriations, while scrapping public utility holding company abolition, omnibus banking, and transportation regulation measures for next winter. Democrats gave no action at their Friday conference, leaving McNary disappointed.
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Washington
Congress
McNary
Oregon
Roosevelt
Three Prison Fugitives Caught Near Huntsville
One of three Eastham prison farm escapees was captured near the prison Saturday after a gunfight left a guard and a convict dead. Harry Lutlow was found badly wounded about three miles from the farm. The other two fugitives, Sam Grant and R G Tipton, are still at large.
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Huntsville
Texas
Eastham State
Trinity River
Frida
Harry Lutlow
Liberty
Sam Grant
R. G. Tipton
Bonus Forces Resume Battle Over Funding Bill
Senators clash as Borah Long and Coughlin rally support for the Patman currency bonus bill to pay veterans with newly issued currency. Public pressure mounts with swift telegram volleys urging overrides of a presidential veto as Roosevelt enjoys a fishing trip. The bill edges toward a senate showdown with leaders promising a quick vote and continuation on page six.
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Washington
Boran
R-Ida
Senate
Borah
Huey Long
Charles B. Coughlin
Detroit
Roosevelt
House
White House
Cal
New Upper Mississippi Valley Wild Life Group Formed
A new permanent Upper Mississippi Valley Wild Life Conservation Conference group has formed with nine directors elected to lead. O. Gramme of Madison, Wis., is among the board appointees. A Urbana Illinois meeting may finalize plans and set annual conventions. The conference approved a one year closed season on migratory waterfowl starting Sept 1 1935.
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Sioux City
Upper Mississippi Valley
Urbana
Ill
Ale
Former Companion of Hamilton Held in Neshoba County
Sheriff R F Hayes of Neshoba county said he arrested T E Kelly a 31 year old man who admits being a former companion of noted outlaw Raymond Hamilton. The arrest was reported in Philadelphia Mississippi where the sheriff discussed the case Saturday.
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Philadelphia
Miss
R.F. Hayes
Neshoba County
T. E. Kelly
Raymond Hamilton
Charles Phillips Hurt In Peculiar Accident
Police records identify Charles Phillips of 725 Copeland Avenue with a fractured left arm and possible skull fracture after an afternoon accident at 2 o clock on Saturday. Irvin Layland of 1541 Avon Street reported the incident but did not specify location or circumstances. Layland did not appear at police headquarters after making the initial report.
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Amen
Charles Phillips
Copeland Avenue
Irvin Layland
Avon Street
Layland
Oldest Mother in La Crosse: Mrs Mattie Johnson 99
Mrs. Mattie Johnson, 99, longtime La Crosse County Home resident, born in Norway, is hailed as the oldest mother in La Crosse. She remains physically frail but mentally dignified, celebrates her 99th birthday with visitors and a photographer, and is head of five generations. Her great great grandson Edward Tanke shares her March 11 birthday, 57 years apart in age.
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Phoio
Olin Studio
Mattie Jonson
la Crosse
Mattie Johnson
Norway
Upper
Mississippi Valley
la Crosse County
Albert J. Raymond
Samuel Johnson
Te Crosse
Johnson
Edward Tanke
Clarence Tanke
South Third Street
Madame Schumann Heink Urges Mothers to Forget Bridge
Madame Schumann Heink, nearly 74, tells a nationwide Mother’s Day audience that motherhood is the holiest role. She recalls six sons and two daughters, including August who died in World War I, and Hans who served in the U S Cavalry. She notes her great grandson Hans lies ill with spinal meningitis in Stevens Point Wisconsin as Ilsa Hirzydonates blood. She urges mothers to be strict, to avoid leniency, and to teach respect for parents as husbands should show strength. She sends greetings from the heart and speaks of enduring maternal sacrifice.
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Chicago
Ernestine Schumann-Heink
Mother Schumann- Heink
Love
Hut
August
Hans
U.S. Cavalry
Stevens Point
Wis
Ilsa Hirzy
J A C To Receive Charter At Annual Meeting Thursday
La Crosse Junior Association of Commerce plans to present its national charter at the annual meeting Thursday evening at Hotel Stoddard. The charter may be presented by Les Farrington of St Paul or E P Devery of Faribault, with Devery likely in attendance. The six thirty dinner is to host over 100, featuring talks by Mayor Boerner, Olaf N Haff, and five civic presidents.
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la Crosse
Junior Association of Commerce
Hotel Stoddard
Les Farrington
St. Paul
Junior Associations of Commerce
E. P. Devery
Faribault
Minnesota
Farcington
Depa
Dard
Stuart V. Willson
C. A. Boerner
Olaf N. Haff
Walter S. Small
Rotary
W. W. Rickman
Kiwanis
Myron D. Savage
Lions Club
Raymond C. Rice
Four Girls Drown In Arkansas River
Four girls drowned after wading into deep water in the Arkansas river at Hutchinson Kansas. The dead are Lorraine Metz six Thelma Metz eight Esther Metz three and Ida Blower seven sisters among the victims.
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Arkansas
Hutchinson, Kans
Arkansas River
Lorraine Metz
Thelma Metz
Esther Metz
Ida Blower
200 Colonists Start New Life In Matanuska
Two hundred happy colonists formerly on Minnesota relief began life anew in the Matanuska valley Alaska. They built tents and set up basic facilities after a 150 mile train ride from Seward. The scene was stirring as families walked from the train to their tent homes and first meals of canned fish bread hardtack and coffee. The valley features rolling hills and snowcapped peaks surrounding a future 40 acre farms. Continued on page six.
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Parker
Alaska
Minnesota
Matanuska Valley
Seward
St. Mihiel
San Francisco
Mussolini Asked To Show Hand In Ethiopian Border Clash
Ethiopia urged Benito Mussolini to reveal his intentions over a six month border feud. If no settlement is reached by the May 20 League of Nations council meeting, Ethiopia warned it would mobilize its forces and respond to continued Italian troop movements. The Ethiopian government pressed for named arbitrators per a bilateral treaty, while Haile Selassie, touring Harrar, was reported to be taking radium baths as rumors swirled about frontier military preparations.
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Andis Ababa
Ethiopia
Benito
Mussolini
Haile Selassie
League Council
Saturlday
Harrar
AAA Backers Start March On Washington
West and midwestern farmers began a march to Washington to press for continuing and strengthening the Agricultural Adjustment Act. Caravans by car bus and train carried boosters from about a dozen states eastward with the movement growing to around 1009 participants by Saturday.
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AAA
Washington
Des Moines
Parisian War Drill Tests Sirens and Tunnels
Parisians were startled Saturday by the first unofficial siren tests intended to warn against air attack. Giant screechers on buildings were sounded as a prelude to next Tuesday’s compulsory civilian drill to practice getting away from gas. Undergrassers and subway tunnels will be tested as planes fly overhead to gauge defense measures.
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Paris
Badger Relief Plan Approved In Principle With Conditions
Washington reports that Wisconsin’s $1 billion relief plan won’t receive direct federal approval but will be implemented through regular channels. Each project must receive individual authorization from Frank C. Walker and the administrative board to avoid setting a precedent for the other seven states. Wisconsin aims to be among the first served from the $4 billion fund once approvals are secured.
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Ruby A. Slack
Washington
Wisconsin
Badger
Frank C. Walker
Rain Cancels Wausau Music Festival Parade Day
Wisconsin's sixteenth annual high school music festival concluded with an indoor ceremony after rain forced cancellation of the parade and outdoor program. Awards were presented at Central High School Auditorium by H C Wegner of Waupun. Winners include Richland Center and Black River Falls in bands, and Viroqua in several choir and solo divisions.
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Wausau
Wis
Wisconsin
Central High School
H. C. Wegner
Waupun
Richland Center
Tomah
West Salem
Black River Falls
Westby
Viroqua
Viraqua
Bangor
Teman
Jubilee Crowd Injures 500 As King and Queen Appear
London reports more than 500 injured in Jubilee night crowds before Buckingham Palace gates. Ambulances swarmed Victoria Memorial steps as people toppled, fainted, and surged. King George and Queen Mary appeared, waving for seven minutes, then again for three minutes amid rising chaos.
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London
George
Queen Mary
Buckingham Palace
Palace
Victoria Memorial
Seld
Princeton Seniors Open To Marrying For Money
Princeton New Jersey seniors survey shows 148 would marry for money and 74 undecided or unsure. They vote on topics including favorite poem and smoking habits, with 117 not smoking and 60 abstaining.
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Princeton
N. J
REA Granted Authority For Direct Activity
President Roosevelt issued an executive order creating the Rural Electrification Administration with sweeping authority to generate transmit and distribute electric energy in rural areas. The move follows a shift directing all allotment applications through existing agencies and elevates Harry L. Hopkins in the work program. tentative allotment places REA at about 50 million with potential to reach 900 million under fund transfers.
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Washington
Rural Electrification Administration
Roosevelt
Frank C. Walker
Walker
Hopkins
Harry L. Hopking
Public Works Administration
Works Progress Division
Allotment Board
Electrification
Elecrification
REA
Tennessee Valley Authority
TVA
Morris L. Cooke
Congress
J. R. McCarl
Horatio B. Hackett
Ickes
Father Of Ed Krause Dies From Wound
Chicago mystery surrounds the death of Walter P. Krauczunas 53 after a gunshot wound in his home grocery store. His son Edward Krause, former Notre Dame football and basketball star, was with family as police investigated whether the shooting was accidental while cleaning a pistol.
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Chicago
Walter P. Krauczunas
Edward Krause
Notre Dame
Winona
Minn
Krauczunas
Krayezunas
Governor La Follette Returns To Madison
Governor La Follette returns to Madison after a week in Washington of conferences with relief officials. He submitted a Wisconsin plan that was the first offered to the government under the $4 000 000 000 works program.
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Madison
Wis
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Matanuska
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