Burglary at Eagles Club Nets $1500 Cash
Thieves looted the Eagles' clubhouse at 5:30 a.m., taking about $1,500 in cash while leaving over $35,000 in negotiable securities. Doors were damaged and the secretary’s office vault and drawers forced open. several checks remained, and a small amount of coins was left untouched. Police investigated as trustees planned a special meeting.
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Eagles
Oshkosh
Clarence Glines
W. 5
Enos
Board of Trustees
Charles Hoffmann
Mort Malone
Malone
California
LeRoy Gilbert
Albert HL Steuck
Lodgings of Woman Slain Used as Trap for Liquor Purchasers
Memphis Tennessee federal agent E J Banet says the lodgings of Miss Clara Patterson, identified as the woman found dead in a culvert, were used as a trap for liquor buyers. He denies Patterson acted as an undercoverer for prohibition agents and questions deputy claims.
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Memphis
Tenn
E. J. Banet
Clara Patterson
Banet
Edward Keller marries his brother’s widow in Newark church
Edward Keller wed his brother Henry Keller’s widow Florence in Degroote Methodist Episcopal church after Henry, who had killed himself by gas, warned that he learned his wife loved Edward. He wrote that he hated both Florence and Edward before his death.
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Newark
N. J
Edward Keller
Henry Keller
Degreot Methodist Episcopal Church
Edward
Florence
Shadow of Al Smith Looms Over Three States
Alfred E. Smith 1928 Democratic candidate casts a shadow across Alabama Arkansas and Nebraska primaries while Ohio voters focus on prohibition and a crowded Democratic senatorial contest. Alabama chooses Heflin successor amid independent bid. Nebraska pits Norris against Stebbin and Read. Arkansas and Ohio feature prohibition as a major issue in contested races.
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Washington, D. C
Alfred E. Smith
Alabama
Arkansas
Nebraska
Ohio
J. Thomas Heflin
Smith
Norris
W. W. Stebbin
Aston Read
Stebbin
Hoover
Jennie M. Caillas
Gilbert M. Hitchcock
Joseph T. Robinson
Tom W. Campbell
Little Rock
Robinson
Robert J. Buckley
Cleveland
George S. Myers
W. W. Durbin
John McSweeney
Wooster
Charles V. Truax
Roscoe C. McCulloch
Assessment of Large Income Tax Uphheld by Judge
Madison U P A assessment of an income tax against James and Jessie P Richardson of Minneapolis on a $103 688 profit from selling 501 shares of Waupaca Electric Service and Railway stock in 1925 to Wisconsin Valley Electric Company was upheld today by Judge Claude Z Luse. The Wisconsin Tax Commission overruled Jessie P Richardson’s claim that the tax applied only to $20 000 profit from the sale of 101 shares bought the same year. the court sustained this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
U.P
James
Jessie P. Richardson
Minneapolis
Waupaca Electric Service and Railway Company
Wisconsin Valley Electric Company
Claude Z. Luse
Wisconsin Tax Commission
Two Steeplejacks Die in Fall at Power House
In St Louis two workers fell from a platform high in a 125 foot chimney at Union Electric Light and Power. Harold Walden 25 of Clearmont Indiana and Harold Gass 27 of Tadtonannte Bruce Russell 24 of Titteten Alabama were killed. A third man escaped by crabbing a rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Union Electric Light and Power Company
Harold Walden
Clearmont
Ind
Harold Gass
Tadtonannte
Bruce Russell
Titteten
Ala
Monroe Doctrine Urged as Shared Policy for Americas
Charlottesville AP Dr James Brown Scott urged that each American republic declare the Monroe doctrine as its own policy to continentalize it and make it a joint foreign policy, condemning Roosevelt era interpretations as U.S. interference and insisting the United States signalled against meddling in internal affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlottesville
Institute of Public Affairs
James Brown Scott
United States
Scott
Roosevelt
Dr. Scott
R-100 Flies Over United States Soil at Niagara Falls
The R-100 dirigible crossed into U S soil at Niagara Falls marking its first overland visit on a tour meant for western Ontario. It appeared twice, first at dawn circling the city then sailing over the river, and again hours later over the American side with thousands watching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miagara Falls
United States
Ontario
Lake Ontario
Five Die After Failed Reconciliation Effort in Missouri
Frank Giovanelli a 40 year old from Chicago shot his wife her sister and her parents in Old Monroe Missouri after failed reconciliation attempts then set fire to the parents home before killing himself when a deputy sheriff ordered surrender authorities said the incident left five dead including the suspect and victims
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Old
Monroe
Frank Giovanelli
Chicago
Madison Badgers Halfback Eligible for Grid Team
Madison Wis brilli ant halfback Russell Mebholz of Portage has been ruled eligible for competition on the Wisconsin Badgers grid team. Coach Thistlethwaite announced Capt. Milton Gantenbein was eligible last Friday. The fate of Ernie Lushy remains undecided as the article notes a prize shoot with several competitors and a future title defense for Jack Thompson.
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Madisonz
Russell Mebholz
Portage
Wisconsin
Thistlethwaite
Milton Gantenbein
Ernie” Lushy
Showers For Coming Os Washington Weather
The Weather Bureau kept its forecast for showers over drought areas this week. Rain was expected in parts of Minnesota North Dakota South Dakota Kansas Nebraska within 36 hours and in western Kentucky by Tuesday afternoon. Hoover returned to the White House and focused on drought relief with governors invited to a statewide conference. Railroads agreed to cut hay freight rates to Indiana points hit by heat and forage losses.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
Oho
Kentucky
Tennessee
Plains States
White House
Hoover
Virginia Mountain
Agriculture Department
Weaver
Hamill
Iowa
Pollard
Virginia
Ludlow
Indiana
Women’s Christian Temperance Union dispels drunk under dry law myth
The Washington U P report cites WCTU statistics to counter claims that prohibition increases drunkenness. The memo notes Keeley Institute at Dwight Illinois now treats fewer than 500 patients, down from 5,000 to 10,000 before prohibition, and that 105 of about 148 cure facilities closed due to prohibition. The Dwight institute stands as a primary remaining facility for alcohol treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.P
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Keeley Institute
Dwight
Ill
Anna Marden Deyo
Plans to Train Indians for Self Sufficiency in Washington
Washington reports outline Indian bureau plans to accelerate self reliance and citizenship for Indians. Commissioner Rhoads urges practical education, medical care, job placement, land productivity, and modern business practices while noting increased appropriations and personnel. Ninety six hospitals serve Indian patients with over 37,000 treated last year. a $1.1 million boost is proposed for schools and a $50,000 grant funds job placement initiatives.
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Washington, D. C
Indian Bureau
Hoover
Rhoads
Indian Affairs
Wilbur
Arraigned on murder charge amid love triangle
Stanley S. Bogue faced arraignment in Groton Connecticut for the axe killings of Eva Roberts a 52 year old boarding house owner and Ole Osterberg 65. Police report a jealous contest for Mrs Roberts affection preceded the slayings and concealment. Bogue confessed according to officer Webster and was held without bail alongside David Roberts and James Coline.
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Groton
Bogue
Osterberg
Roberts
George Webber
Kohler Speech Draws 2000 At Wisconsin Homecoming
Governor Kohler addressed a 2000 strong crowd at Pleasant Lake resort, with Oshkosh Republicans noting he avoided a campaign plug. He outlined state relief programs, praised agriculture policy, and drew praise for a practical plan. He spoke again later at Pittsville, arriving by monoplane and meeting Winnebago chief George Monegar.
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Oshkosh
Winnebago County
Pleasant Lake Resort
Coloma
Tri-County
Kohler
Waushara
Marquette
Adams
Wisconsin
Assembly
Marquette-Adams
E. F. Eileen
Wautoma
John Connant
Westfield
J. S. Jardine
Pittsville
Wis
Walter J. Kohler
Red Bird
Wood, Clark
Marathon
C. W. Salter
George Monegar
Search continues for missing schoolmaster on Mount Robson
Alpinists extend the hunt for Newman Waffle a schoolmaster from Orange New Jersey after he embarked alone six days ago on a new route to Mount Robson the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies. He carried two days of food and was due back Thursday.
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Mount Robson
D. C
Newman D. Waffle
Orange
N. J
Wissing
Waffle
Canadian Rockies
Milk and Honey Short Threatens Mississippi Valley
Springfield reports drought endangering milk and honey supplies as pastures wither and dairy forage declines. Bees grow scarce from heat destroying wild flowers, leaving hives short of honey. John F. Gilbert of Raymond warns of a hard year for bees unless feed is provided.
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Springfield
Mississippi Valley
John F. Gilbert
Raymond
Til
Farmer
Balcony Collapse at Rhodes Jennings Store Injures Dozens
A balcony at the Rhodes Jennings furniture store in Memphis collapsed under the weight of about 150 women bargain hunters. The fall injured at least twelve, with the more seriously hurt taken to nearby hospitals as police, fire, and ambulances attended the scene amid chaos and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis. Tenn
Rhodes-Jennings Furniture
Kohler Opens Campaign Tonight At Milwaukee
Governor Walter J Kohler launches reelection bid on the Conservative Republican ticket with speeches by running mates and a keynote address at the Milwaukee auditorium. The event, broadcast on WTMJ from 8 to 9 PM, draws delegations from across Wisconsin as Kohler faces Phil La Follette on the Progressive Republican ticket.
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Milwaukee
Walter J Kohler
Milwaukee Auditorium
Harry Dahl
la Crosse
Michael ‘Eberlein
Shawano
William L. Pleplow
Edward J. Lamp
Madison
Wtmg
Kohler
Phil la Follette
Walter J. Kohler
la Follette
Arthur A. Tiler
Highway Commission
Conservaion
Oshkosh
Wisconsin
Philip F. la Follette
Chain Banking System
Thomas E. Coleman
Mayor Walker Subpoenaed in City Appointment Probe
Mayor James J. Walker was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in New York as a witness in District Attorney Crain's inquiry into the 1927 appointment of George F. Ewald as city magistrate. Crain also asked former Tammany leader George W. Olvaney to appear for informal examinations.
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New York
U.P
James J. Walker
Crain
George F. Ewald
Walker
George W. Olvaney
Tammany Hall
Ewald
Grand Jury
Wisconsin Auto Accidents Claim Ten Victims In Sunday Toll
A spate of Wisconsin automobile crashes Sunday killed ten people and seriously injured many others. A Milwaukee road passenger train struck a car at a Maple Street crossing in Hartland, killing two husbands and their wives. no witnesses were reported. Miss Mary Ryan and nurse Miss Marcella Guralski died when their car was hit in Tomahawk city limits. Margaret Puerner survived with minor injuries. Herman Krueger and his family were injured in a crash near Loyal. Krueger later died. Edward B. Rueter faced questioning after his car collided with another, killing Harry Shaw. An elderly recluse, Abraham Fashion, was killed by a hit and run driver near White River, with radiator cap clues guiding investigators. Herman Frolich died after being struck at a Marshfield crosswalk, and 15-year-old Helen Westover was killed near Doepenick.
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Miwaukee
Wisconsin
Hartland
Milwaukee Road
Maple Street Crossing
Mary Ryan
Wausah
Marcella Guralsk
Milwaukee
Tomahawk
Margaret Puerner
Clear Lake
Herman Krueger
Chine
Joe Branall
Ninladore
Brandall
Krueger
Gilbert
Edward B. Rueter
Burlington
Harry
Shaw
Abraham Fashion
White River
Louis Sollie
Oday
Herman Frolich
Marshfield
Helen Westover
More Illegitimacy Cases Mark Change Under New Code
Wisconsin officials report over 1,000 illegitimacy cases since the children's code took effect August 30, 1829, with the State Board of Control noting the code reveals more cases and aids out of wedlock children. Elizabeth Yerxa says 750 cases handled by her department, about 260 under private agencies, and 180 adoptions final in ten months to July 1, 1930.
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Madison
U.P
Wisconsin
Elizabeth Yerxa
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Yerxa
Miss Yerxa
Penaleg
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al Smith
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Badgers
Jack Thompson
Tommy Freeman
Ray Alvie
Mack Wolf Sanday
A. F. Zwickey
Benny Scheler
Arthur Schelier
George Webster
Fred Zwickey
Edward Zentner
William W. Durbin
Kenton
Robert J. Bulkley
Pleasant Lake
Northwesterce
Bargain Hunters
GRASH
Mayor Walker
United Press
Northwestern
Buckstaff Observanvcy
Gragh
Hartsland
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