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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1924

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Plenary conference seals Dawes plan pact

London reports say allied and German delegates signed protocols to implement the Dawes plan for reparations. France and Belgium will evacuate the Ruhr within a year, while Germany begins payments. The pact calls for ratification by parliaments within fifteen days and outlines yearly gold mark payments through a five year period. Belgium may withdraw troops after ratification. Prime Minister MacDonald plans a statement denying coercion and urging swift evacuation.

Associated Press London Dawes Lford Allen United Press Davis Germany France Belgium Jettera Ruhr Rathicuion Lamdon Dortmund MacDonald Great Britain

California Resident Found Dead in Manitoba Berry Patch

United Press reports a California man visiting relatives in Defresne Manitoba was found dead at 6 p m Friday in a berry patch a mile north of the station He had been picking berries before his death attributed to heart disease Relatives will arrange burial in California.

United Press Winnipeg J. Sarazin California Defresne Manitoba Berry Berriea

Corn Market Sees Wild Swings On Weather And Reports

The Associated Press notes wild fluctuations in corn prices amid continued unfavourable weather and adverse crop reports. May corn jumped 6 1 4 cents, with some trades touching 3 1 2 to 4 cents, as traders debated poor yields and potential non merchantable corn from drought areas. Prices moved rapidly from opening highs to steadying near day’s end, with futures showing gains and new price records across grains. Canadian wheat crop forecasts also updated, showing a large year over year decline and updated production estimates for 1925.

Associated Press Chicago Maycorn United States H. J. Cox Department of Agriculture Dominion Bureau of Statistics Warvesting

Dawes Plan Sees Grateful News From Ruhr Settlement

General Charles G Dawes, head of the American reparations experts, greeted reports that Germany would endure another year of Ruhr occupation and that France had dropped postwar trade demands. He offered no public comment. His allies say the Dawes plan would form the basis of a settlement after six years of armistice delay.

Associated Press Chicago Germany Ruhr France Charles G. Dawes Dawes Alles

Burglary At Electric Shop Ends With Lost Loot

A burglar broke into the electric shop of H. W. Livingstone in Milwaukee last night. He fled through a basement window with wire but dropped the stolen wire and his raincoat during a chase by Patrolman Arthur Geisler. The suspect escaped.

United Press Milwaukee H. W. Livingstone Arthur Geisler

Goolidge to Carry Pacific Coast States Says Roe

United Press reports from St Paul that Herman Roe CEO of Minnesota GOP scouts West and predicts Coolidge Dawes will win Pacific coast electoral votes. Roe cites Oregon and Washington leanings and notes Wisconsin may be counted Republican next November under the new Milwaukee club.

iBy United Press St. Paul Minn Caoalldze Dawes Behet Pacific Herman Roe Minnesota Republican West Roe National Editorial Association Oregon State Editorial Association Coolidge Oregon Washington Tate Dawes Wisconsin Chicago Wiscoanein Lyman G Wheeler Milwaukee Republican Na- Gena Wheel Fa Coolidge-Dawes Republican Club Milwaukee County Wheeler National Republican

Deputy Sheriff Held for Playing Hold Up Artist

Leonard Young, deputy sheriff of Dickinson county Michigan, was arrested in Marinette Wisconsin on bond of 400 for alleged robbery at John Fells pool room in Perkine Friday morning. Fells says Young posed as a prohibition officer, demanded 50 then 10 from the register after a failed bribe, and claimed he was only joking. Young denies the hold up claim and says the slot machine payoff motivated the $10 demand. He faces arraignment later today.

Associated Press Marinette Wis Leonard Young Dickinson County Michigan John Felis Perkine Young Ag & Prohibition Gothering Fells Fella Eagh Register

Helen Wills Defends Title With Racquet

Forest Hills N Y Helen Wills Mallory of New York 6 1 in the women's national tennis final, defending her title for the second consecutive year. Mallory won one more game than in 1929, but Wills dominated with a swift, convincing victory aside from a wild stretch in the seventh and eighth games.

Associated Frers Forest Hills N. Y Mias Helen Willa Berkeley Calif Mia Molla R. Mallory New York Mina Wills Wildnear Mina Villa

Davis Ideas on Raising Fund for Campaign Plan

Locust Valley New York Democratic presidential hopeful John W Davis discussed campaign financing from his home. A nationwide fund-raising drive is planned with a focus on small personal contributions from supporters nationwide, aligning with Davis’s preferred financing approach. Fiscal officers are detailing the campaign organization.

Associated Preas Locust Valley XN. Y John W Davis Hia Davis

Oasis Beyond the Volstead Law Foams with Rum Run Aboard

United Press reports a sensational tale of the floating rum palace Friedrich der Grosse off an island bound for Prohibition era America. The vessel, flying a British flag, hosts New York flappers and millionaires amid wine and champagne lists, with food priced reasonably as artists on board describe the revelry. ownership remains shrouded, rumored to be a syndicate of British businessmen involved in a new form of rum running.

United Press New York America New York Herald-Tribune Istand Acrouune Lloyd

La Follette Denounces Defense Day Mobilization Plan

Mrs. Bette Case La Follette denounces Defense Day as part of a large militarization scheme. She says public sentiment blocked compulsory training and predicts Congress will reconsider if the effort succeeds. She cites General Perhangan on readiness and reserves in Le Follette's magazine.

Madison Wis Bette Case la Kollette War Department Mra la Follette Perahingan le Follette

Menominee River to Get Fish Ladder Aids Returns

Knights of the hook and line fishing hope for a revival as a local paper mill dam nears completion. A fish ladder will allow fish to pass the dam, addressing previous barriers for ash entering from the bay and helping meet game law requirements in Michigan and Wisconsin.

Associated Prean Menomines, Mich Knights of the Hook Nne Menominee River Marinette County Michigan Winconsin

President Coolidge Back Home For Vacation

President Coolidge arrives at Ludlow for a twelve day farm vacation after a year in the White House. The trip includes rest at the family farm, light private time, and briefings on sugar duties, with political matters routed to his managers. Coolidge and Mrs Coolidge travel with their son Juli, leaving Woodstatk for a peaceful interlude before resuming duties.

Wiltam Ff Lesh United Press Star Plymouth Coolidee White House Coatsidge Juli Washington Ludlow Pymouth Drinkine Mona C Basram Slemp Woodstatk House United States Coolidge India Ation Cale Vin Coolidge Farmer

Conference of Note to Meet in Chicago Next Week

A committee led by Ronita Abel will confer with Willam Butler, Republican National Committee chairman, in Chicago next week to seek authorization to conduct a campaign in Wisconsin. If authorized, the group will immediately proceed with campaign activities as the official Wisconsin representative.

City OF Chicago Milwaukee T PO Abel Ronita Cnolidge Wisconsin

Wisconsin Defective Pumps Cost Drivers Big Sums

Madiann Wisconsin officials say poorly regulated gasoline pumps cost motorists millions yearly. George Warner, chief of the tire weight and measure division, estimates seven tenths of percent of pumps are defective and that only eight inspectors cannot check every station. He says motorists spend about 24 million dollars annually on gas in the state.

Madiann Wis Wisconsin George Warner Warner

Herrick Predicts Dawes Plan Wins At London Conference

New York diplomat Ambassador to France Herrick arrived aboard the French Water Paris and predicted the Dawes Plan would be accepted in its original form at the London conference. He is recovering from a bout of illness and said his absence would be temporary.

New York Msron T. Herrick France Paris London Hie von Parmaty Herrick Dayton Hia Herrick

Murder Case Of What And Word In Two Hour Word Duel

A Chicago courtroom scene unfolded as Clarence Yarrow and Dor HOD Singer sparred in a two hour word battle over a murder case. Defense questions centered on the defendants Leopold and Tierra Loeb and the potential for penitentiary sentences rather than gallows. Dr Singer cross examined and the trial paused for continued testimony, with more witnesses to come before closing arguments.

Asoneiniod Prean Tierra Loeb Anurderera Schobert Femes Quinn Tro Pneve Ttinnie Thamar Pully Fitzgerald Singer de Woo Bretin Tre Tank Leopold Senteriq iTk Mtr Daryan

Bandits Hold Up Train Near San Salvador

Mexican bandits derailed a Mexico City bound train near San Salvador, killing about twenty passengers. They fired rifles into the cars, wrecking the locomotive and two coaches, with reports from front offices confirming casualties.

United Mexico City San Salvador Jhodas

Brazil Rubber Provinces Revolt Report Suppressed

An American official returning from Brazil reported a new revolution in the rubber provinces of northern Brazil. The revolt began on the 25th and was described as led by state troops and clerks unpaid for months. Federal forces ousted Governor Montesiro at Manaus, establishing military government as rebels are driven from the capital.

Ludwell Denny United Press Nine Washington Brazil Ie Informerion Ag Broglian State Department

Endorsement of Blaine Called a Grave Mistake by Candidate

Madison Wis endorsement of Governor Blaine by Senator Robert M Ca Fotlette drew sharp criticism as a grave mistake that distanced thousands of his friends. Lieutenant Governor George Comings, candidate for governor, said he would lead an effort to expose the administration as sliding from progressive reform.

Blaine Gamings Madison Wis Robert M. Ca George ¥. Comings Comings Binine

Hay strands trigger wire shorts in New London outage

Hay blown by wind caused strands to fall onto wires feeding New London, Wisconsin, triggering short circuits and power interruptions. Officials of the Wisconsin Electric Power Company report the hay disrupted electrical lines, causing outages across the city.

United Press New London Wit Wisconsin Traction Jaght, Heat & Power Company

Witness frames two fleeing suspects in Mors murder case

An AP report details a new witness, Mrs Iva Martin of supreme importance, who saw two men flee the apartment of Mrs Mors after a shooting that ended the life of the wealthy divorcee. She described a man at close range and placed timing around one thirty after midnight, bolstering investigators’ theories as they piece the crime.

Associated Press Los Angeles Calif Mors Kid McCoy Polite Iva Martin

Discovery of Slain Socialist Deputy Near Rome

United Prona reports the corpse of Socialist Deputy Matteotti, abducted and murdered by fascists, was found along the ancient Roman road near Scrofano and Riano. The identification aids prosecutions amid unrest and prior searches failed to locate the body. Bloodstained garments were found, linking to the political murder tied to Mussolini era corruption accusations.

United Prona Rome Mattaotti Flaminu Scrofano Riano Marsolini

Weather Outlook for Fair Week Delayed and Uncertain

Forecase notes a mix of fair and cooler conditions with a chance of showers in parts. Temperatures rise toward midweek with warmer afternoons, especially in lower valleys and near Lake regions, while mornings stay mild and variable winds persist.

Washington Wiesoar

Waltons Will Picnic in Pardeeville WI

Local committees in Pardeeville Wisconsin plan an elaborate Walton family picnic and state celebration to be held on August 27 with organized events and community participation.

United Press Pardeeville Wit Atate Stark Walton

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