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Newspaper
Manitowoc Times
Location
Manitowoc, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1928
Page
1
A dispute over a mandamus petition involving Fred M. Wylie and Walter J. Kohler Jr. played out as proceedings sought to prevent Kohler's nomination. Wylie withdrew, and the debate centered on the Secretary's nomination and court action.
M K Reilly of Fond du Lac announces withdrawal from the United States Senate race. He states support for Governor Smith and Senator Robinson and urges Wisconsin to back the progressive government program. His letter notes widespread campaign activity and favors continued Democratic unity to influence national issues.
Fragmentary OCR text references John Saltis, a fugitive’s brother, and a bar comment about fearing a federal warrant. Mentions a sixty day term in daily confinement and possible return to Chicago. Details are incomplete and verifiable entities are sparse.
Semon, born 1889 in West Point Missouri, rose from child actor to vaudeville performer and cartoonist. He helped found a Vitagraph career in New York, later directing heavy comedies and attempting The Wizard of Oz, a financial failure that ended his production career. His death followed a breakdown and pneumonia, with plans for a comeback fading.
The common council advances a draft charter ordinance addressing municipal governance issues and outlining procedural steps for enactment. It outlines eligibility, authority, and potential fiscal implications while inviting public input and upcoming readings.
The passage discusses new type styles with heavy strokes and sharp impressions designed to keep the reader's eye and reduce monotony. It notes how design choices mollify restraint while producing a clear, striking appearance through deliberate letterforms.
The Chicago Board of Trade considers transfer sites in Hammond Michigan City and Saint Joseph Indiana as it seeks freer operation from the Interstate Commerce Commission and away from the Chicago area while aiming to upgrade shipping facilities. The process follows a halted licensing issue and questions about regulatory interference.
The board of trade committee, chaired by James E. Berett, reported offers for sites at Hammond Michigan and La Porte Indiana as it seeks freedom from the Illinois Sea Commission and to move outside the congested area. The commission has discussed creating a warehousing corporation by denying licenses.
A missing Oshkosh woman remains sought by authorities after an initial search. Investigators urge anyone with information to contact local police and provide details to aid the ongoing search operation.
Fragmentary text references a game to be played here on an available date. Mentions kickoff and a fourth game but provides no concrete names, teams, or scheduling details. No verifiable entities or context to confirm.
In San Antonio Texas delegates clash over a resolution urging separation of air service from the Army and Navy. The heated debate centers on defense organization and future military structure. Delegates argue for autonomy while others warn of risks to unified operations and national security.
A fire at the Ohio state penitentiary dormitory left many inmates dead or severely injured. Prison officials say about twenty prisoners in the brick dormitory basement labored area were trapped. some are believed to have perished while others remain missing. Reports indicate a chaotic escape attempt as flames enveloped the dormitory.
United States Supreme Court refused William Howard Hickman’s appeal of his sentence for the Marian Parker case. He remains scheduled for execution at San Quentin on October 19. Justice George Sutherland rejected the appeal. Jerome Walsh said he would seek review from other justices and continue efforts to plead the case.
The governor requests information on a man sought by Illinois authorities for explosives related offenses. The prisoner remains jailed while inquiries continue, with officials unclear on the exact charges or the status of the case.
Madison reports the death of Harry E. Dad Vail, veteran Wisconsin crew coach, after a paralytic stroke. He arrived at Wisconsin in 1911 and developed crews that challenged for honors at the Poughkeepsie regatta, with James Ten Eyeck of Syracuse noted as older.
In Derby Colorado two young women Mary Belle Begole 22 and Carol 19 died when their plane collided in flight. Pilot Charles Wilson of Seattle was seriously hurt. Near Van Horn Texas Paul T Vickers Frank King Loy Mitchell escaped when their aircraft fell during a forced landing. One man injured.
(UP) Three old Milwaukee residents died within hours of each other yesterday. William E.B. Good man, 89, Milwaukee’s oldest plumber, is believed to be the state’s oldest. Elk Plumibers and a life member of the Elks lodge and the Old Settlers club also passed away.
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