Opposes Increase In Gasoline Tax In Address Here
A Wisconsin speaker argues against raising the gasoline tax from four to five cents, saying it harms tourism and business. He lists administrative complexity, evasion, and diversion of road funds as reasons, noting motorists and small businesses would bear the burden while highway construction slows.
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Tower Faims
Roy Ly Brecke
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Petroleum Angodiahon
Fris Flay
Bth
Wisconsin
la Cresse
Surrounthan
Prense
Gan Lax
Congress and NRA clashes shape week in Washington
The Senate debated utility regulation as Borah questioned constitutional grounds while President Roosevelt pressed NRA talks and R Johnson clashed with Richberg. Maverick pushed a constitutional rewrite to shield social legislation. Wheat referendum figures favored continued control by farmers, with AAA data showing broad yes votes and contract signers largely in support.
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Congress
Borah
Tolabo
Hugh S. Magill
Amenean Federation of Utility Investors
Roosevelt
NRA
Hugh S. Johnson
Donald HK. Richberg
Wehberg
Johnson
riUders Richberg Johnson
Richberg
Schechter
Supreme Court
Washington
White Mouse
AAA
Wisconsin
Earthquake legacy transforms Afghan trade center fortress
An old article notes a community rising from mud structures after quakes, becoming a fortress and Western Asia trade hub. It highlights fruit commerce as a key activity and references a Detroit game where Wallace Moses hit an inside the park homer. It also mentions a coffee berry resembling a red cherry with two beans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afghanistan
Persia
Central Asia
Iis
Detroit
Wallace Moses
Philadelphia Athletics
Navin Dield
Tests Point Way To Maternity For Supposedly Sterile Women
Madison reports that three Wisconsin physicians described hormone injections believed to restore fertility in some cases of sterility. Drs Ralph Campbell Elmer Lovinghus and Fred Hisaw reported using pituitary extracts including corporin from swine ovaries to induce natural pregnancy and prevent abortions where functional disorders limited fertility. The study noted risks of pain and hormonal side effects while stressing limited clinical experience.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Ralph £. Campbell
Elmer L. Lovinghaus
Wisconsin Medical School
Frederiele J. Hisaw
Hisan
Hi- Neale
Wil
Euglogy
Harvard University
Flandin cabinet crisis and socialist stance in France
Flandin faces a shaken government after a brief attempt to form a new cabinet. The Socialists refuse to join a civilian government and demand changes, while former premier Andre Tardieu is mentioned among possible inclusions. Herriot's radical proposals spark objections as Bolisseon outlines terms. Hedging over leadership continues as Horvins hints at replacing Tidwisson as chamber head. The cabinet collapse follows a personal appeal to defend the franc and the bourse opens as usual.
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Bowsson
Ceviiion
Thes Weld
Premice
Andre Tardieu
Herriot
Bolissoh
Horvinl
Flandin
Tidwisson
Bank of France Tightens Credit as Markets Waver
Trading was moderate as the Bank of France kept a high discount rate and tightened gold leas loans. Judicial police searched several banks and brokers while probing Tumin and Company. Officials reported satisfactory results from restrictions on large operators in international exchange amid alarm over the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
Tumin and Company
Dean Tannery
Bank France
Lebrun
Flandin
Herriot
Capitel
Injury Fatality in Beloit Car Collision
Rudolph Gustafsen died from a skull fracture suffered in a Thursday night automobile accident in Beloit Wisconsin. Weather conditions during a storm affected the area as details of the crash emerge.
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Beloit
Wis
Rudolph Gustafsen
Flood Devastates Pueblo Area as Floodwaters Rise
Floods continued from race one ing. Four miles from Orin Junction telegraph operator reported cars enveloped. occupants sought refuge on an isolated hill. Kiowa town half submerged. Elbert sees buildings swept away. Pueblo disaster worsens with a large ward building torn apart at the state hospital. many residents displaced and hospitalized. a carnival worker rescues several but an infant is lost.
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J. A. Teers
Orin Junction
Kiowa
Elbert
Fountain
Monument
Pueblo
State Hospital
Fountain Creek
Fred Whiteford
William Linville
Milo Thatcher
Ellen O’conner
Colorado Springs Gazette
Dot Wesmore
Dilbert
Weyerhaeuser Kidnapping Theories Stir Northwest
The incident tied to the Weyerhaeuser ransom case fuels speculation of a Bentz link to the Bates gang and possible Karpis mob involvement. Authorities mobilize under Lindbergh law as Washington and Tacoma officials weigh leads and a Seattle student testifies about a man with a Davis letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Alvin Karpis
Pacific Northwest
Fred Stojack
University of Washington
Samous
Volney Davis
Karpis
Landis Delays Ruling in Johnson Kamm Row
Baseball Commissioner Kenesaw M Landis on Friday refused a definite ruling in the dispute between Cleveland Indians manager Walter Johnson and third baseman Willie Kamm. After a two hour meeting, Landis said the case involves two honest men at loggerheads over alleged remarks about actions with the club. He added that authority in such matters ultimately rests with the manager.
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Chicago
Kenesay M. Landis
Walter Johnson
Cleveland Indians
Willie Kamm
Alva Bradley
Cleveland |Ub
Johnson
Karn
When Sydney Rayner Acts He Doesn’t Fool
New York critic Rocci Pandisco muttered over the mishap during the Opera Cavalleria Russicana at the Hipnodroma when Sydney Rayner as Turiddu attempted the legendary bite on Alto. Rayner’s teeth struck Fanflisca’s cheek causing a visible mark, yet Pandisco finished the performance and sang Toni in Pagliacci.
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New York
Sydney
Rayner
Rocci Pandisco
Turridu
Lola
Pandisco
Alto
Fanflisca
Toni
Stoddard Man Dies by Own Action at Mendota Hospital
Madison Wisconsin report of Oscar Miller a 42 year old farmer from Stoddard who died by hanging in his Mendota state hospital room Coroner E A Fischer said Miller had been a patient four months and was allowed to stay in bed while distressed The body was found with a bed sheet knotted around his throat the knot tied on one end of the sheet and the sheet thrown over a hook to hold it in place.
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Madison
Wis
Oscar Miller
Stoddard Farmer
Mendota State Hospital
E. A. Fischer
Miller
Seber
Goldie the Cow Obeys AAA and NRA Decision
Goldie the cow, once producing triplets, calved twins after the NRA ruling. The owner notes last year yielded a single offspring under production limits, but this week the supreme court decision coincided with Goldie giving birth to twins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zion
Goldie
NRA
AAA
Supreme Court
Racine Strike Order Hearings Postponed to June
In Racine Wisconsin hearings for 56 people cited for contempt of court over alleged violation of a ban on illegal marketing at J. Case Company plants were postponed. Judge Davison moved hearings to Tuesday June 4 at the request of federal mediator A. J. Altmeyer to allow more time for negotiations.
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Racine
Wis
Sircuit
Isan
J. Case Company
Davison
A. J. Altmeyer
Altmeyer
Coast Artillery Ends Maneuvers In State
Coast Artillery units from Kewaunee Wisconsin complete a days long war maneuver. The 6ist Coast Artillery and the 15th Aerial Observation squadron depart Thursday for St. Ignace Michigan with a stop then Cheboygan for two maneuvers. They will hold war games at Muskegon from June 7 to June 13 before returning to Fort Sheridan Illinois.
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Kewaunee, Wis
6Ist Coast Artillery
15Th
Kewaunee
St. Ignace
Mich
Cheboygan
Muskegon
Ft. Sheridan
Til
King George Advised to Rest Indoors for Chill
An official Friday night notice said King George is suffering from a chill and has been advised to remain indoors as a precautionary measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King III
London
George
Photo Won Rich Mate Reunites Two Californians
A magazine page feature shows Iris A mian and Charles Over Jr in a romance tale. Recovered from an earlier dispute, they rekindle introductions with a titian-haired actress and plan a spring honeymoon in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris A
Kidnapping Rumor Unfounded in Canada Report
Fisherville Ontario report claimed two Tudhope children were kidnapped but the father stated Friday the sons are safe with their mother, ending the rumor. The incident centers on W Q O Tudhope and his two young sons with authorities noting no abduction occurred.
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Fisherville
Ont
W. QO. Tudhope
Moody sails for comeback at Wimbledon readiness
Helens Wills Moody, seven time Wimbledon champion, sails from New York to England to begin a comeback campaign. She aims to reclaim the U.S. women's tennis title through European tournaments as she returns after injuries forced retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Helens Wills Moody
New York
England
Steel Workers Continue Picketing Canton Plant
In Canton Ohio striking steel workers picketed Republic Steel plants with no violence as city officials planned a vote on continuing the strike. Meyer A. Turnbull, who helped draft a peaceful picketing agreement, announced he would supervise the Saturday vote.
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Canton
Republic Steel Corporation
Meyer A
Turnbull
Voorhees Named Head of U. S. Architects
Stephen Voorhees of New York was elected president of the American Institute of Architects at the closing session of the 67th annual convention in Milwaukee. He succeeds Ernest J. Russell of St. Louis as leader of the national body.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Stephen
Voorhees
New York
Construction Code Authority
American Institute of Architects
Ernest J. Russell
St. Louis
Resignation of La Crosse Chamber Leader Fagerstrom
Frank A. Grover and the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce acknowledge the resignation of secretary manager W Fagerstrom after four years of reorganizing fundraising for charities and boosting civic effort. Fagerstrom states his goals were met, offers cooperation through September 1, and thanks the board for support while urging measured policy changes.
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Pase
la Crosse Better Housing
Fagerstrom
F. A. Gvar
Chamber
la Crosse
Grover
Frank A. Grover
Chamber of Commerce
W Fagerstrom
Mink Band on Muslin Frock Wears Paris Gown
Princesse Jean Louise de Vaucigny Lucinge wears a Paris gown that blends cotton and muslin. A white eyelet muslin dress features a deep hem flounce of white organdy topped by a mink band, with white organdy ruffles along the shoulder.
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Paris
Priners Jean Louise de Vaucigny Lucinge
Missionary speaks on Kurds at English Lutheran Church
Rev Alfred K Boerger of the Lu e heran Orient mission, home on furlough, will address the regular morning service at the English Lutheran church at 10 45 Sunday. He shares two years with the Kurds, a Sunni group in western Persia eastern Turkey and northern Iraq, describing them as loyal to friends and wary of strangers. He notes travel away from Americans for over a year, with South Persia’s central Azeriijan province hosting Lutheran work among Mohammeden people.
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Alfred K. Boerger
Lueheran Orient Mission
Peysta
Fur Tough
English Lutheran Church
Sixteenth
Cass Streets
Boerger
Persia
Turkey
Iraq
Mr. Energer
Air Boerger
Southr
Northswestern
Azerbaijan
Complete Plans For Legion Meet
Ford J Lipovets seventh district commander announces Baraboo hosts next Sunday for a large American Legion convention. Delegates and visitors from La Crosse Sauk Vernon and Juneau counties will attend with several thousand expected. The auxiliary joins the Legion with separate programs, a 230 parade, nine musical groups, and a 430 banquet at the Legion clubhouse where Governor La Follette will speak and John Hart will drum.
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Ford J. Lipovets
American Legion
Baraboo
Wonewee
la Crosse
Sauk
Vernon
Juneau
Auillary
The
Legion
Legion Club House
Legian Club
Philip la Follets
John Hart
Two Kenoshans Killed As Car and Truck Collide
In Kenosha, Miss Marge Kondrasuk twenty two and her nephew Richard Kondrasuk three months old were killed when their car crashed into a truck on the Waukegan road north of Kenosha. Kondrasuk driving escaped injury. Hazel Yager twenty three, a passenger, suffered mild head injuries.
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Chicago
i/P
Marge Kondrasuk
Richard Kondrasuk
Julius Kondrasuk
Kenosha
Waukegan Road
Here
Kondrasuk
Hazel Yager
Funeral notices from Wisconsin obituaries and services
A cascade of obituaries from La Crosse and surrounding Wisconsin towns lists Oscar Miller of Stoddard and others, with details on survivors, service times, and burial plans. Notables include Elisabeth Mosher Casterline and Elizabeth Krebs, with services in Genoa, La Crosse area churches, and Half-Way Creek cemetery, all noting interments and officiants.
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R. E. Brecke
Robins Nest
Frank Lester
Marshfield
Was
Lester
Associated Press
George Clark
Calgrade Springs
Colo
Wermans
Orville Neil
Helen Carver
Calorah Springs
Weyerhaeuser
Bentz
Stion
Westing Lumber and
Bates
Weyernaeuser
Clarence G. Reed
Tacoma
Department of Justice
W Liam Cole
Washington State Patrol
Clarence D. Martin
Cole
Landis
Johnson-Kamm
Sydney Rayner
Mendota
Coast Artillery
Aang
Passat Wes
THEI
Sweden
Canada
Asscar Miller
Stoddard
Charo~burg
Paleeneck
W. J. Miller
Joseph EB. Funke
Minneapolis
Joan Wutzler
John Huteler
W._H. Saurbier
Genoa
John
Joe
St. Charles Catholic Church
Father
Elizabeth Casterline
Elizabeth Mosher Castertine
Weel Salem
Ane
Marla Casterline
T. O. Mosher
Tara
Viela Gottem
Canyon City
J. B. Fitz Offiesstina
Burns Cemetery
Theodore C. Krebs
Wood Street
Joseph Stump
Oak Grove Cemetery
Albert Andrew Phillips
South Sixth Street
Nellie Winslow
le Crosse
Carrie Perdelivis
Sarons
Ada Bl
Crosse
Lettie Perrine
Weterloo
Iowa
Elijah Phillips
Soldiers Grove
Wist
Elisan Phillins
Denver
Cola
Agnette Paulson
Agnette Otson Paulson
Dauter
Beatte Erickson
Way Crouch
Holmen
Helm
Oscar Buirke
Flandreau
Smith Steen
Ben Hulberg
West Salemi
Nic Wekseth
Julian Romskog
August of
Edward Olson
Mary Snuggeyed
Caroline Dare
Norway
Julian Romsiog
Jostad Coulee
Half-way Creek
H.C. Smeby
Half-way Creek Cemetery
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