Congress advances toward adjournment and social security bill
Congress actions push toward early adjournment as both houses speed up measures including the social security bill. Conference committee concessions loom on major bills while tax reform and farm mortgage talks also heat up.
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Washington
U.P
Congress
House
Senate
Ways and Means
White House
Senate Finance Committee
Copeland Food and Drugs
Senate Mittee
Yates
la ‘Follette
Wisconsin
Clark
Missouri
Bleck
Alabama
Senate Committee
H. C. Thompson
United Press
Washington — Senate Ir
Indian Sikhs May Be Used In Ethiopia
London reports Britain halts peace hopes in Italian Ethiopian dispute and plans to deploy 6 000 to 8 000 troops, possibly Sikh from India, to the Sudan as part of frontier protection. August 16 sets a conference deadline with Britain weighing arms embargo on Ethiopia.
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Ethiopia
Frederick Kuh
United Press
London
GPI
Great Britain
Africa
Somaliland
Kenya
India
Sudan
Lake Tsana
Italy
Egypt
Tripolitania
Palestine
Syria
Arabia
President Roosevelt urges congress to approve Texas oil compact
In a special message, President Roosevelt calls for congressional consent to a Dallas Texas 1935 oil and gas compact. The compact signed by Oklahoma Texas California and New Mexico seeks coordinated conservation with ratifications from New Mexico Kansas Oklahoma Illinois Colorado and Texas already confirmed.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Dallas
Tex
Feo
Oklahoma
Texas
California
New Mexico
Arkansas
Colorado
Illinois
Kansas
Michigan
Department of State of
United States
Secretary of State
Department of State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Dickinson to Speak in Milwaukee as Possible G.O.P. Nominee
Iowa Senator Lii Dickinson, regarded as a potential Republican presidential candidate, will address a Milwaukee picnic and rally on Sunday August 18. Milwaukee Republican chairman Roland J. Steinie said state leaders plan to attend and consider a statewide meeting.
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Milwaukee
Lii Dickinson
Iowa
Roland J. Steinie
Republican Committee
Steinte
Truck driver found guilty by jury in neglect case
Two Rivers Wisconsin coroner's jury found Albert Zipperer a 38 year old Carlton truck driver guilty of negligence in a fatal May 6 crash near Two Rivers. Passenger Joseph Piper 65 of Sawyer died when Zipperer's truck collided with an automobile carrying Ploot. Dist Attorney John Cashman said no further criminal action will occur but a civil suit by Ploot's son may proceed.
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Two Rivers
Wis
Albert Zipperer
Carlton
Here
Joseph Piper
Borah Nominated by Liberal Republicans for 1936
In Washington liberal Republicans back Sen. William E. Borah as their 1936 GOP hope while radical factions push third party plans. Nye and Lemke call Borah acceptable to progressives, with Amien and other liberals pushing to counter a possible Roosevelt second term. The piece notes divisions within GOP ranks and the lure of Hoover Republicanism.
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Carson
Lyman
Washington
Congress
William E. Borah
Nye
North Dakota
Borah
Lemke
Thomas Amlie
Wisconsin
Adener
West
Amlie
Huey Long
Roosevelt
Rhode Island
Counties May Remit Tax Interest in Wisconsin Law
Wisconsin counties may waive interest and penalties on delinquent real estate taxes if the principal is settled by October 1, 1936. The law, signed by Gov. Plettes, aims to unlock roughly 60 million dollars in unpaid taxes since 1932, easing county treasuries and giving boards time to act while debtors seek funds.
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Madison
Irs
Plette
Tax Commission Sey
Tax Commission
Paul N. Resnolds
Galli-Curci to Undergo Operation for Goiter
Opera star Galli Curci will have surgery for a goiter. Dr Arnold Kegel, who met her in Kashmir, treated her in Chicago at Henrotin Hospital. He has followed her case since last year and reported the plan today.
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Chicago
Henrotin Hogpit
Arnold Kegel
Kashmir
India
America
President approves court martial of brigadier general
President approves the court martial proceeding for a brigadier general amid a guilty finding in a case linked to a loan of two dollars and other alleged improprieties. The move follows investigations into the officer’s conduct and charges brought by military authorities.
Professor Leich Dies at Home of Daughter
The Rev. Mr. Leich prominent pastor and clerk of the formed synod died here yesterday at his daughter Mrs. L. X. Hoffman’s home after being ill several weeks. He was born in Jackson Wisconsin and educated at Ripon College and the University of Wisconsin. He served as central treasurer at Dayton and later at St. Louis before joining Eden venture.
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Wue Theowszy
L. X. Hoffman
Leich
Tacksom
Wis
Ripon College
University of Wisconsin
Central Treasugest St
Wisconsin Senate Votes 100000 Flood Relief Funds
The Wisconsin Senate approved an emergency measure to provide 100000 for flood relief in western Wisconsin with additional funds possible. Governor La Follette requested quick aid and federal agencies including FERA and Rural Resettlement will survey needs in Crawford, Richland, Sauk, Columbia, Juneau, La Crosse, Vernon and Jackson counties.
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Madison
Senate
Wisco
Tars
WD. Carroll
Harry Griswold
Earl Leverich
EL. Myra Rowlands
Kelly
Fond du Lac
la Foliette
Ing
Governors Office
Washington
Robert M. Li Follette
Wisconsin
Paul Weis
Barnum
Wis
la Follette
FERA
Rural Resettlement Administration
Crawford
Richland
Sauk
Columbia
Juneau
la Crosse
Vernon
Jackson
Lawrence Westbrook
Rexford G. Tugwell
Barbers Plan to Fight Enforcement of Code
Barbers prepare to challenge new rules enforcing barber certification with organizers and protests. Officials say codes tighten safety while shop owners seek exemptions and guidance. Local businesses weigh legal routes as discussions continue.
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Barbers
Auditor Found Drowned in Wolf at Northport
Northport Wisconsin sheriff investigated a drowning at Wolf River finding the body of an auditor aboard a boat near the shore. Mrs Wuilholm Kraske and a companion confirmed the discovery as they assisted and aid was requested from Sheriff James O. Hanson for transport and relief.
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Northport
Wis
S.ster-An- Ina
Wuilholm Kraske
Con. Dolin
Willem Babcock
James O. Hanson
Kracke Beccame Ua
Krete
Wilbur
Worker Hurt at Winneconne in Bridge Construction
Jacob Deisvhsel, 31, of Wausau Wisconsin, is in critical condition at Mercy hospital after a 26 foot 856 pound steel piling pinned him against a wall while being lifted for a Wolf River cofferdam bridge project. Doctor Craix said he suffered severe internal injuries and head laceration with slim recovery chances. Different accounts say the piling fell as he tried to move it.
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Jacob Deisvhsel
Wausan
Wis
Mercy Hospital
Winneconne
Wolf River
Paul E. Craix
Deischsel
Denschsei
Revolver May Be One Used in Slaying of Howard Dickinson
Chicago police believe a 32 caliber revolver found after a Detroit trip belongs to William Lee Ferris and was used in the murder of New York lawyer Howard Carter Dickinson. Ferris confessed to moving the gun with companions and the weapon injured Ferris himself during the incident. The pistol was sent to Detroit for ballistic tests.
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Howard GC. Dickinson
Chicago
U.P
Howard Carter Dickinson
New York
Chuet
Charles Hughes
William Lee Ferris
Detroit
Dickinson
Ferris
Elks Trap Shooting Test Participation
The Elks take part in a trap shooting test with multiple participants and officials noted in the event. Details are fragmented but indicate a formal pre test and involvement of local contributors and organizers.
Democratic Rally at Yellow Lake near Webster Wis
A Democratic pierce and rally is set for Sunday at Yellow Lake near Webster with U S Senator F I Duffy of Fond du Lac and de Brougnton Democratic national committeeman as principal speakers. The event is sponsored by the Tenth Congressional District Democratic club.
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Webster
Wis
Yellow Lake
United States
F.ian Duffy
Fond Dia Lac
de Brougnton
Princip
Tenth Congressional District
Democratic Club
White Collar Jobless Relief Expand Plan Aimed at Clerical Workers
Hopkins announced a shift to increase work relief for white collar workers amid 523,000 on relief. The act earmarks 300 million dollars for educational and professional jobs with states expected to provide about 600 million versus nearly 4.88 billion federally. He cited signs of progress including a drop in relief population and more people placed in jobs.
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Washington
Hakery L. Hopkins
Hopkins
Civilian Conservation Corps
Docugeet Nis
Vation
Loren Asd
Herat
Olper
Chief Justice Hughes Tours Great Lakes Visit
Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes and Mrs. Hughes arrived in Detroit aboard the steamship Juniata for a Great Lakes tour en route to Duluth. The visit featured a festive reception as the party traveled between lakes, highlighting a high profile judiciary tour during the season.
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Detroit
Charles Evans’ Fiughes
United States
Mrs. Hughes
Sieam Dup
Juniata
Great Lakes
Duluth
Exemption Cuts and 23 Percent Surtax Move Fails in Assembly
Wisconsin assembly members rejected a Progressive bill to curb personal income tax exemptions and levy a 23 percent surtax on 1935 incomes. The measure would end exemptions for single filers earning 3000 and couples earning 5000, with phased reductions for lower incomes and dependents. Revenue would support schools and raise about 1.409 million dollars for high schools.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Assembly
Senate
Hugh Harper
Lancaster
EYE
Paul Alfonsi
Pence
Depa
Sen
Mater
Two Deaths Attributed To South Dakota Storm
Two fatalities are linked to a South Dakota storm as heavy rainfall and hail sweep areas near Miquy Falls and Stony Falls. A cloudburst dropped up to 3.75 inches in two days, with 315 inches reported in the region and hail killing thousands of birds and damaging corm fields near Humboldt.
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South Dakota
Miquy Falls
Adrian
Corm
Humboldt
Here
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