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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1935

Page

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Plaintiff rests case in Pyroil company suit

In Fond du Lac circuit court Judge Clayton F. Van Pelt presided as Thomas Gantenbein was dismissed from the Kidder vs Ladd Kidder and Crentenhein case. The defense sought a directed verdict on multiple counts while witnesses testified including Justis Bauer who described internal tensions and trust issues involving W V Kidder and J K Kidder. The trial proceeded with ongoing disputes over hearsay evidence and the partnership claim in Pyroil.

Thomas B. Ganlentein Joseph K. Kidder Dean Ladd Kidder Crentenhein Clayton F. van Pelt Fond du Lac Gantenbein Q. H. Hare Robert Frieser Madison W. V. Kidder van Pelt Rr. Wale Joseph KK. Kidder Pyrail Company Justis Bauer la Crossi Navy Jubri Shell Petroleny Company Chicago Wisconsin Bauer Khow W. V J. K. Kidder Decorah JR. Kidder Thomas Gantenbein

Pioneers Leave Wisconsin for Matanuska Colony

More than 400 Wisconsin and upper Michigan pioneers depart by steamship and train for the Matanuska valley colony under a FERA project. Ninety-three families depart from two states, with 103 leaving here and others joining in Rhinelander and Saulte Ste. Marie. The group travels to Seattle, boards the USS St Mihiel for a six day voyage to Seward, then by Alaska railroad to the site for homes and farms with tents to be replaced by frame houses and community facilities. Each family receives a tent, land, home, and implements up to 3000 dollars in value, anticipating schools and churches as winter approaches.

Green Bay Wis Wisconsin Upper Michigan Alaska Matanuska Valley FERA Menominee County Mich Rhinelander Superior Michigan Saulte Ste. Marie Kinsfolk Ft. Howard Adieus Parlonts St. Paul Wisconsin and Seattle U.S.S St. Mihiel Pacific Seward

Bainbridge Loses Out In Minneapolis Vote

Minneapolis results show Mayor A G Bainbridge finishing third in a 15 candidate field in the city primary. Latimer led with 20,999 votes, Keyes second at 10,294, Bainbridge 8,123 across 170 of 255 precincts. In St Thomas the Pearson administration probe adjourned until October after its initial session.

Minneapolis Minn A. G Buzz Latimer Wheyes Bainbridge St. Thomas Virgin Islands UPI Paul M. Pearson

175 Named To Handle States' Applications

Washington reports that Secretary Ickes ordered 175 lawyers engineers and finance examiners to work in the states to speed handling of applications for projects under the four billion dollar work relief program.

Washington PWA Ickes

Patman Bill Delayed by Senators in Washington

Washington reports that the Patman currency bonus bill remains stalled as senators delay action to avoid an early veto by President Roosevelt. Senator Thomas cites absence of supporters and the risk of another veto, while administration leaders count on enough votes to sustain a veto if needed. The situation sparks speculation on future bonus payment strategies and possible shifts in Republican support.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Thomas D-Okla White House Senate Bac Vinson American Legion

Assembly Votes Mortgage Relief in Wisconsin

Madison Wis The assembly Tuesday approved its second farm mortgage relief bill aimed at replacing the Donley law The Groves measure passed 77 to 18 and would seek jury trials on factual issues and mandatory mediation as steps before foreclosures A three person mediation panel would include a creditor and debtor appointee plus a farm credit agency appointee The bill bars ejectments in long term leases before March 2 1937 or when major improvements exist despite current inter house disagreement over prior farm relief proposals.

Madison Wis Assembly Groves Senate Farm Equity Union Wisconsin Co-operative Milk Pool Wisconsin Farm Holiday Association Farm Credit Agency

Major General Lee 63 Dies at Quantico Army base

Major General Harry Lee, 63, commandant at Quantico Marine Base, died in the Post hospital Monday night after a ten day illness. Death resulted from a cold that apparently developed into pneumonia.

Quantico Va—i Harry Lee Quantico Marine Base Post Hospital

Retired Manufacturer Gifts $285000 to Horicon Employees

Willard A. Van Brunt, co founder of Van Brunt Manufacturing, longtime Horicon employer now living in Los Angeles, sent 88 veterans and five widows government bonds totaling 285000 dollars. Each recipient received three 1000 dollar bonds as a token of loyalty from over 60 years of association. The gesture honors workers who stayed through the plant’s history with steady pay and harmony. Van Brunt said the secret gift was a surprise and noted his pride in their loyalty and the plant’s avoidance of labor troubles. He also endowed Wisconsin's Masonic home at Dousman.

Horizon Wis van Brunt Manufacturing Company Willard A. van Brunt Los Angeles United States Horicon van Brunt van Brant Dousman

Senate Delays La Follette Budget Bill In Wisconsin Senate

In Madison Wisconsin the senate majority moved to delay Governor La Follette's 51 million dollar biennial budget bill for two weeks to await the governor's tax recommendations. Senator Griswold argued statutes require tax suggestions. the delay passed 18 to 13 with progressive senators opposing.

Madison Wis Senate Philip la Follette Harry Griswold West Salem Republican Assembly Griswold Griswell Harold Groves Groves

Portage Woman and Child Die From Burns

Two people died from burn injuries in Portage Wisconsin on Monday. Three year old Rosemary Gorman of Wryocena was fatally scalded when she fell into boiling water while playing. Mrs Earl Hiehn of Newport died from burns suffered April 19 when flames erupted from a stove used to start a fire with kerosene.

Portage Wis Rosemary Gorman Elmer Gorman Earl Hiehn Newport Gied

37 Arrests In State Made By Tax Agents

MadisonWisBeverage tax division agents made 37 arrests during the week of May 5 to 11 John W Roach chief enforcement officer reported to State Treasurer Robert J Henry Tuesday Fourteen were arrested in Janesville one in Beloit 18 in Kenosha two in Madison and one in Racine.

Madison Wis Beverage Tax Division John W. Roach Robert J. Henry Janesville Beloit Kenosha Racine

Millston Man Killed In Crash On Highway

Herman Burnett, 35, of Millston, was killed instantly when his car collided with a truck driven by Fred Theiler of Hume about 10 miles east of Black River Falls on Highway 12. Clarence Olson, Theiler's companion, was hospitalized with severe scalp wounds, a broken collar bone and fractured ribs. Theiler said Burnett's lights were not visible until just before impact and he did not know if the Burnett car was parked or moving. Burnett was unaccompanied.

Black River Falls Wis Herman Burnett Millston Fred Theiler Hume ‘Bird Drayman Here Highway 12 Clarence Olson Theiler Burnett

Senate Refuses Probe of Farley Amid Battle over Allegations

The Senate voted 62 to 20 to reject a motion by Senator Long to investigate Postmaster General Farley. Long had accused Farley of seven improper acts including pressuring government contracts and profiting from public works. The Post Office Committee reported against the inquiry, saying the charges were based on hearsay. A minority urged inquiry to quell public suspicion despite insufficient evidence.

Washington Senate Farley Senator Long D.-La Long Louisianan McKellar Post Office Committee Far-ley Democratic National Committee Senate Post Office Committee la Follette Wisconsin

Toledo Auto Factory Union Settles Strike

A three week strike at the Chevrolet plant in Toledo, Ohio, ended Tuesday with workers approving a settlement by a 42 to 485 vote. The deal raises wages to 54 cents an hour, adds time and a half after 48 hours, and offers safeguards against wage cuts during slack periods. About 30,000 auto workers will return to work as Toledo and nearby plants open, with General Motors executives confirming immediate resumption of production.

la Cresce Waserttedt Otsu Tarthy Vloudy Reestras Cnim Somery Frost Porior Martiy Atid Madis Reese Ares Hastings Nehris Freast Red Wing Manila Philippines United States Toledo, O Chevrolet Auto James Roland Francis J. Dillon American Federation of Labor United Automobile Workers Federal Union Dillon Cleveland Norwood William 5. Knudsen General Motors Corporation Toledo Coloney

Four Children Injured in Rushford Auto Crash

Rushford Minnesota four children aged 1 to 15 in a car returning from Lanesboro were injured when the steering wheel locked causing the Chevrolet sedan to go into a nine foot ditch half a mile east of Whalan on highway 16. Robert Helleland fractured hip Meredith Higham cut knee Francis Johnson dislocated shoulder Helen Lee cut head and wrist. Others escaped unharmed as the party’s photos were being taken after confirmation services. Helen Lee required hospital care before being sent home. others were treated at their residences.

Rushford Minn Lanesboro Robert Helleland Meredith Higham Francis Johnson David Boyum Phyllis Skarstad Dorris Vigress Whalan Miss Lee

Hitler convokes Reichstag meeting in Berlin for policy address

Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler convoked the Reichstag to meet Friday at 7 30 p m in Berlin. Reports later said invitations would be recalled and the date possibly changed to Tuesday as officials awaited his foreign policy pronouncement.

Berlin

Morgenthau Declares Dollar Sound and Stabilization Open

Washington reports Morgenthau declares the dollar absolutely sound and the U S not unwilling to stabilize under certain conditions. The speech is framed as a New Deal response to critics urging monetary certainty and possible stabilization steps. Bankers in New York weigh whether the talk will restore confidence or prove inconclusive amid ongoing debates on future guarantees.

Washington Morgenthau United States Wall Street New York

Lawrence Injured In Cycle Accident

Major General J W West was called to consult at the bedside of T E Shaw known as Lawrence of Arabia after a motorcycle crash Monday night on war office property. Shaw was unconscious but holding his own, reportedly flung 120 feet from the bike and found with his left shoulder embedded in the ground as relatives were summoned to his bedside.

J. W. West King George T. E. Shaw Lawrence of Arabia Military War Office Lawrence Wool Dorsetshire Eng

Mooney Denied Writ by Appeals Court in 1916 Case

San Francisco scene as Thomas J. Mooney, linked to the 1916 preparedness day bombing, has his bid for habeas corpus denied by the state district court of appeals. The ruling leaves Mooney’s imprisonment continuing and raises questions about immediate relief and ongoing legal avenues.

San Francisco Thomas J. Mooney State-District Court of Appeals

Wallace Receives Thunderous Farm Belt Welcome

A throng of about 10000 farmers from the South and West packed Constitution Hall to thank President Roosevelt for the AAA. Wallace and Secretary Wallace were greeted with prolonged cheers as they took the platform, and farmers voiced strong support for the farm program and a square deal. Delegates explained they traveled at their own expense to press their case, while critics in Congress accused the demonstration of being staged to aid the CCC and sugar tax battle.

Washington Constitution Hall AAA Roosevelt W. H. Robertson Loachapoka Alabama Wallace White House Constitution Hell Roderison Bay Pee Ag Pee M Georgia Giorgis Yalmadge Farm Administration Department of Agriculture Martin R-Mass Sam Lassen Herookings County South Dakota SAA Hays

Jefferson Last Real Democrat in 1935 Outlook

Arcadia California notices Huey Long and other third party contenders pitting themselves against Roosevelt in a fractured field. The writer predicts the election will hinge on who truly represents the real Democratic ticket and suggests Thomas Jefferson as a symbol of that ideal.

Arcadia Calii Huey Talmadge Georgia Roosevelt Thomas Jefferson

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