27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
A compact chronology reviews key bug related happenings recorded in 1928 worldwide. It outlines notable discoveries and incidents across science, industry, and public health from that year.
A United Press compiled chronology lists key 1928 events, noting reactions to Prohibition enforcement. It cites Lindbergh’s visits, submarine incidents, political expulsions, and the 1937 oil regulation. The piece frames federal enforcement as strained and costly amid illicit liquor growth.
In Green Bay Wisconsin two youths Wilfred Noel and Alvin Schumerth are identified as principals in the Farmers Exchange bank robbery and La Duke is held on complicity charges. La Duke alleges coercion and says he drove the getaway car and was forced toward Texas. A preliminary hearing for Elan Delaney, a former police officer, also charged in the case, was scheduled.
United Press reports five additional deaths from fires and car accidents in Wisconsin during the Christmas holiday period. Sixteen violent deaths occurred in three days due to slippery roads and holiday travel. Notable fatalities include Louis Koehler, 18, killed when his car struck a freight train near Pewaukee. Alphonso Gunderson, 30, Beloit, died in a crash near Stoughton. Frank Lapingki, 53, struck by a car in Milwaukee. and Frank Knudson, 88, burned in Stevens Point as his home burned.
The marathon at the fist regiment hq in New York drew 50000 attendees as contestants spoke for 36 hours straight. Loyal T. Lucas quit, claiming fatigue as the prize of $1000 looms for the winner. The event continues with participants pushing through to the finish on Saturday.
Dr. Robert Moray, a South Milwaukee physician, was found guilty of second degree manslaughter for an illegal operation that caused the death of Mrs. Anna Widmer. A municipal court jury convicted him weeks earlier and Judge George A. Shaughnessy sentenced him to five years in Waupun penitentiary.
Soviet bank president Aaron Scheimann and Soviet economic council vice president Valery Myeshlauk will sail January 2 from Cherbourg to New York. They join the Rogoff mission of Russian businessmen negotiating with Ford and General Motors to revive Russo American trade and explore large scale auto factories with 100000 yearly output. No debt settlement instructions were carried for the talks.
District Attorney Edward Meyer will question Albert Milton and Norman Lutzke of Liberty this afternoon in an assault case involving Herman Bechle of St Nazianz. Bechle alleges Albert Lutzke grabbed him by the throat in a St Nazianz dance hall parking, causing his car to crash into George Young’s car in Elkhart. Both vehicles were damaged and Young seeks restitution. warrants for the youths are not yet certain.
Commander Richard E. Byrd and his Low? Polar expedition report reaching the first objective in the South trip. They sighted the great ice barrier across Po ieca on Christmas day and are 2400 miles from base at civilization. The message says the American flag has been carried farther south than ever, marking a historic milestone in polar exploration.
The Federal Radio Commission allocated 51 of 639 channels for extended public communication. United Press Wireless and 16 others received 20 channels for news, while 75 channels go to marine services and 64 to aviation. The government reserves 95 channels and 8 contested between the U.S. and other North American nations. Universal Wireless authorized to build in 110 cities. Existing RCA and Mackay stations remain undisturbed.
The Rev. J. Benjamin, 76, longtime editor of the Wisconsin Chris Han Advocate for 33 years, died at his Milwaukee home after a brief illness. He previously served as pastor in Fond du Lac Oshkosh and Waukesha and was Fond du Lac district superintendent for six years.
Eddie Kane, tied to the Boston Robbery ring known as the Jewel Gang, is sent to Sing Sing for his role in robberies. Vaughn says Kane may be transferred to York to face burglary and grand larceny charges as a member of the Boston Bridy gang.
County nurse Georgiana Germer reports 101 influenza and smallpox cases in Manitowoc County as of December 22, with 50 cases in Carperstown. Rural districts, once free of influenza, now see spread linked to city gatherings. city counts include chickenpox and fever cases.
President elect Herbert Hoover returns to the United States after a South American trip. Friends urge him to stay in Washington for a week to ten days before heading to Miami. They want him to decide on farm veterans legislation and whether to call a special session of Congress after inauguration to tackle the issue.
In a historic first, a buyer of alleged bootleg liquor was tried for conspiracy. Alfred Be, linked to New York and Philadelphia clubs, was fined $200 by Judge Kirkpatrick. Norris posted a $400 bond and appealed as the case framed whether mere purchase equates to conspiracy under prohibition laws.
In Kenosha Wisconsin Angelo Corrello faces a preliminary hearing in municipal court on a charge of robbing a local theater of about $1 009. Four men accused of complicity in the theft will also be heard.
President Calvin Coolidge relaxed on Sapelo Island Georgia with plans for a quiet day in the estate of Howard Coffin vice president of Hudson Motor Car. He may fish or hunt as he takes a day away from formal duties on the remote heavily wooded property.
The Commerce Department reports nearly 2,000 deaths from influenza or pneumonia across 78 large U S. cities in the week ending December 22. Deaths rose from 608 the prior week ending November 3 to 1,982 for the week ending December 22. Of the total, 710 deaths were influenza and 7,272 pneumonia.
London reports King George continued to make slow progress toward recovery with only one bulletin issued today. Palace officials said his condition remained unchanged as bulletins showed little change from morning to evening.
A United Press survey suggests a successful year ending 1928 will be followed by an even better 1929. Leaders anticipate higher earnings, strong auto and steel production, expanding chain store sales, and continued factory activity amid Hoover’s election as a favorable horizon.
The report quotes Rep. Tilson discussing unlikely rapid farm relief in the current Congress and notes President Coolidge’s support for relief, while Tilson urges a protective nationwide tariff and ties farm relief to tariff revision as a key factor. He mentions Hoover’s impending presidency affecting urgency.
Three bandits kidnapped Robert Bloom the Manchester bank cashier and escaped with 4000 pounds in 5000 dollars in a second bank holdup within a month. A prior raid less than three weeks earlier netted 5000 pounds from the cashier and assistant cashier.
Sixteen persons were injured when a southbound Chicago St Louis bus overturned three miles north of here today. The injured were brought here for first aid treatment. Physicians say six of the passengers were seriously hurt.
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