Wisconsin Senate Ends Slush Fund Inquiry Clash
Madison reports the Wisconsin Senate wrapped up a probe into slush fund allegations against Senator Carroll of Glidden. Testimony centered on a governor's veto and a possible $50 000 payoff linked to a northern lakes park bill, with deputies and witnesses detailing whispers and attempted leverage.
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Northern Lakes Park
Madison
Senate
Carroll
Sauthol
Zimmer Wat
Sautholy
Glidden
jiLand
Bauthoffi
Markham
Zimmerman
CG Doring
Doring
Wisconsin Senate
Blanchard
Carrall
Park Bull
Caroll
Sunday Radio Features Highlighted by United Press
Radio listings of 1927 showcase top features across networks including WEAF WEAF, WIZ, WOR, and WMAP. Notable entries include Pasquale Amato, a celebrated opera baritone, and Alan McQuhae, a tenor, with programs airing from Newark and Atlantic City venues.
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United Press
WEAP
Capid Theater
Sao -Logisain Stadium
Atlantic City
Pasquale Amato
Weaf
Alen McQuhae
Newark
South Dartmouth
Edison Does Not Know Name of Next President
West Orange New Jersey on the phonograph’s fiftieth anniversary Thomas A Edison faced questions about politics aviation and invention He repeatedly said I do not know or implied uncertainty about Coolidge running in 1928 He also avoided predicting the next president and touched on radio flight and thefts related to new technologies.
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Edison
West Orange
N. J
Thomas A. Edison
Henry Ford
Coolidge
80,000 Indians on the Warpath
In Bolivia a large uprising of 80,000 Indians spreads from Potosi Cochabamba and Sucre threatening white settlements. Government steps aim to curb the revolt as reports describe attacks on whites, with homes burned and fatalities. An alleged communist agent, Luis Navarro, has been detained for stirring the Indians.
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la Far
Bolivia
Potosi
Cochambamba
Sucream
Republic
Department
la Pas
Congress
Minister of Interior
Tn Tomoya
Luis Navarro
Dozen Laws Noted At Fond du Lac Jail Window
Fond du Lac Wisconsin report says a dozen laws carved on a cell door and one bar on a window cut through Friday leading to three prisoners in solitary. Sheriff Schiaak identifies Albert Zingsheim a fraud defendant Harold Dean a statutory charge and Robert J. Pollack accused of highway robbery.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
Sherif Schiaak
Albert Zingsheim
Harold Dean
Robert J. Pollack
Flight regulations approved for Paris to Cleveland race
The National Aeronautic Association approved regulations for a 25000 prize flight from Paris to Cleveland promoted by the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce. The rules require a heavier-than-air craft to cross between Aug 6 and 28 with land or seaplane start points and end points near Paris and the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce building. The plan includes a 25000 prize for the first to complete and an additional 5000 upon mission completion, plus the Dallas route allowing three stops within a 300 hour limit.
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Washington
Myron T Herrick
Paris
Cleveland
Cleveland Chamber of Rammerce
Natonal Aeronautic Association
William E. Easterwood, Jr
Dallas
Tex
Hongkong
Chta
Cleveland “Helt
Pars
Cleveland Chaimber
San Francisco
Honolulu
Tokyo
Guam
Manila
Milwaukee men die in crash near Hales Corners on Janesville road
Two Milwaukee men were fatally injured when their auto crashed onto a pole on the Janesville road southwest of Hales Corners. They are Steve Milawski, 36, and Peter Ramiewicz, 30. One driver, described as deaf mute, was said to have been crowded off the road by another car that did not stop.
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Milwankee
Janesville Road
Hales 'Gorners Early Telay
Steve Milawski
Peter Ramiewicz
Milwaukee
Debate over administration farm relief bill and opposition
Washington correspondent reports division among lawmakers on the administration’s proposed farm bill, with Coolidge expected to outline changes in his annual message. Capper doubts form, favors a compromise, cites equalization fee debate, regional vs national approach, and concerns over treasury drain and production incentives.
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Bascom SM Timmons
Washington
Daily Northwestern
Coolidge
Congress
McNary-Haugen Oil
Hoover
Lowden
Dawes
Capper
Kansas
Rapid City
Boston
Treasury
McNary-Haugen
McNary-Flaugen
McNary-Haugen Bilt
Dowich
General Farm Board
Clarence Ousley
Weather Summary for Wisconsin and Great Lakes Region
Partly cloudy conditions with possible showers or thunderstorms. Temperatures moderate for the month, with few changes expected through the week. Observations indicate mainly fair weather by midweek, with a couple of shower periods near the start and end of the period.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Nerth
Eerth
Great Lakes
Dave
Lawmaking by default for high rate loan bill in Madison
Governor Zimmerman refused to sign or veto the so called loan shark bill, which sets a 42 percent annual interest on short term loans. The measure becomes law without the governor's approval as legislators press forward. The bill's advocates claim it combats usury, while opponents warn of predatory lending.
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Madison
Zimmer
Joan Shark
Tne
W. L. Smith
Assembly
Senate
Congress
Garage blast kills one youth in Chicago quest missing man
In an early morning explosion that wrecked a vacant garage building in Chicago one youth was killed and another was seriously injured. A third youth, Joseph Bostowski aged 20, was reported missing, with the cause of the blast still unknown. The victims named were Walter Bouis, 20, killed, Thomas Jurek, 20, seriously injured, and Joseph Bostowski, 20, missing.
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Chicago
Walthr Bouis
Thomas Jurek
Joseph Bostowski
Pilots Protest U S Inspection Rules for Dole Air Race
At Oakland Airport in San Francisco pilots entered for the Dole air race to Honolulu protested federal inspection methods. They claimed inspectors were too strict about ship condition and pilot and navigator readiness. The protest went to Secretary Hoover and Major Young, who set qualification standards, as preparations continued amid Captain Arthur V. Rogers death.
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Akrland
San Francisco
Cali
Honolulu
Commerce
Herbert Hoover
Clarence M. Young
Department of Commerce
Washington
Arthur V. Rogers
Wawaii
High land values and soil exhaustion factors raised
Williamstown Maia reports at the institute of politics round table that high land values and soil exhaustion are key factors in agricultural malaise. Henry A. Wallace notes land values at 70 percent of 1920 levels mark farmers purchasing power, while a $400 annual loss is tied to farmers failing to restore soil fertility.
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Williamstown
Maia
Institute of Politics
Henry A. Wallate
Wallizes
Harry GC Rubchers
the Fertilizer Review
Sad
TILDEN Defeats Lott in Meadow Club Invitation Match
Tilden of New York defeats Groupe Lott of Chicago 6-2 5 6-2 in the Meadow club invitation tournament round, conquering Rene Lacoste as a prior challenger. The match follows a strong showing by Tilden at Southampton with a decisive straight set performance.
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Southampton
Tilden
Groupe Lott, Dr
Chicago
Conquesor
Rene Lacoste
the Meadow Club
Misunderstanding Causes Train Wreck in Wisconsin
Racine reporters recount that a switch was misread leading to the Faust Mail wreck near Sturtevant. Engineer and fireman died. District Attorney Potter and Milwaukee officials pledged further inquiries as Osbornes testimony tied to signal and switch failures.
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Racine
Wis
Faust
Sturtevant
Atorney Potter
Loday
Milwaukee
C. E Sturgess
H. J Osborne
Sturges 16
Grain crop outlook favorable for farmers in Northwest
Rapid City officials cite rising grain prospects and fair prices boosting farmer finances. Mortgage delinquencies remain high but improved crop expectations, livestock prices, and broader market activity are seen as easing loan pressures and strengthening farm credit across regions from Le taiches to the Pacific coast.
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Rapid City
S. D
Eugene Meyer
Turm Loan Board
Conidge
Goolidge
le Taiches
Pacwue
Boy Lost in Shawano Woods Found Near Green Bay
Shatvano Wisconsin report states a man native to Oneida Reservation is believed to be the Shawano boy lost forty years ago. William Lamp and family think the man, now a father of eight with broken English, bears their missing son’s scar and traits. They pursue Oneida records for possible adoption papers.
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Shatvano
Wis
Here
Tony
Oneida
Green Bay
William Lamp
Shawano
Indian From the One Reservation
John Samp
Samp
Orland Penny
Denny
Indlang
Non-Stop Walk Challenge Set For Asbury Park
A 60 year old man announces a non stop boardwalk walk starting tomorrow from Asbury Park to St Louis and then to New York and Chicago. He aims to cover 1 000 miles and will test the endurance with a five night preps on the boardwalk as part of the challenge.
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Asbury Park
Mart
St Lews
Edward Fromm
Jacksonville
New York
Chicago
York
Las Jouney
Tourist recognizes man filling tank as wanted in Nebraska
A tourist identified a man filling a gas tank as John W Patterson, a former Union bank cashier and town treasurer who vanished amid suspicious circumstances. Police in Lincoln prepared charges as Patterson remained in custody.
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Nebraska
Cleveland
U. Sa
Depany Pentael- Ing & Mebrasia Reutist
John WT Patterson
Union
Neb Patterson
Wader Rite Cumstaners Maiaumy
Thun
Patterson Tages
Offi Cian
Lincoln
PRINCE OF WALES JOKES AT CALGARY RANCH WORDPLAY
Calgary welcome crowd laughs as the Prince of Wales jokes about the difference between a ranch and a yawneh. He quips it is a high honor to descend from his ranch and admits mispronouncing rawnch. The crowd responds with laughter.
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Calgary
Alda
Cal Gary
Piemie
Baldwin
Missing Naval Officer Turns Up In New York
Fragmentary talk of service at sea and a shipwreck details surround a six month amnesia case tentatively identified as Lieut Com Friddho S Carter missing since Feb 7. In Bellevue Psychopathic Ward a tool of memory fails yet Major Edward J. Agnes and John Fahey confirm the man as Commander Carter. A missing diamond ring on his right finger supports the unlikely recovery.
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New York
NewWork
Obing
Soast
Friddho S Carter
Carter
Edward J. Agnes
Union Club
Commander Garter
John Fahey
Navy
Bellevue Hospital
Grand Central Terminal
Belevue Hospital
Hynes
Belle John
Fahey
Sharp
Major Hynes
Iny
William G Sharp
France
Police search for pair tied to illicit love affair
Milwaukee police sought Fred Enslin a former officer and Leona Barth 28 of Milwaukee after they left their spouses for an alleged affair. Enslin reportedly parted from his family a month earlier while Barth quit her job and vanished with him. Authorities described the case as a suspected love entanglement and investigated notes left by Barth.
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Wlicit
Milwaukee
Fred Enslin
Leona Barth
Enslin
Barth
Edwin
Dyhn
Leonadra Enslin
Yessepday
Enstin Sas
Afl
Ehnletrets
American Kidnapping in Mexico Ends After Ransom Payment
An American, Robert Edward Porte, was abducted near Vicente Guerrero town at La Michula by Mexican bandits. He was freed Thursday after a ransom of 200 pesos was paid. U S authorities and consul officials coordinated the release in Durango territory.
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Washington
Robert Edward Porte
la Michula
Vicenta Guerrera
United States
Durnnygo
Wisconsin's 1927 legislature ends amid probes and vetoes
Wisconsin's 1927 legislative session, the second longest in state history, adjourned amid probe headlines, reorganization of the conservation department, and turmoil over highway administration. Gov Zimmer vetoed several appropriations, while debates on Prohibition and national referendums continued as calls for a special session emerged.
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Willard R. Smith
United Press
Madison
Wisconsin
Fred &. Zimmerman
Conservation Department
Thew
Pennsylvania
Zummerman
State Highway Department
Cashier Howden Arrested on Embezzlement Charges
Menomonie Wis JPH Peter Howden cashier of the Wheeler State bank was arrested Friday on charges of embezzlement of 4442 from the bank and of making false entries The bank was closed last July 5 and the arrest grew out of an investigation since its closing Howden arraigned at municipal court pleaded not guilty waived examination bound over to the pending term of circuit court with bond set at 5000.
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Menomonie
Wis
Jph
Peter Howden Coashier
Wheeler State Bank
Howden
Eirent Court
Milwaukee Named in New Air Express Line
Col Lou Gritun, president of Northwest Airways, announced at a Milwaukee conference that the American Express company would start an express service. Nobert EM Cowie, president, made the New York declaration confirming the plan and addressing service questions.
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Milwaukee
Neyas
American Express Company
Lou Gritun
Northwest Airways
Ine
Veritain
Prday
He Sud
New York
Nobert EM Cowie
Monday's Five Best Radio Features
An early United Press radio brief highlights Monday's top five radio features. Revy and his band perform on WK Washington while WEAF hosts a hot pickup. WPG Atlantic and WSB Atlanta present variety segments as cold marine bands and light opera programs fill the schedule.
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United Press
Revy
Washington
WPG
Atlantic Gry
Coldmar
WSB
Athuita
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