Emperor Haile Selassie urged to cancel oil concession
British government demanded the Ethiopian emperor halt the oil concession granted to Anglo American interests affecting over half the empire. A promoter claimed a $60 million initial investment for oil and mineral exploitation run by an American board, with Lake Tsana dam plans and a 73 year charter to exploit vast resources across eastern Ethiopia. The push would involve Ethiopia, Sudan, and Egypt with funding from London and Cairo, and production expected to start within weeks. The matter rises on the eve of an imperial decision, with observers awaiting his response.
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London
Haile Selassie
Addis Ababa
James A
Associated Press
Ethiopia
Standard
O1l Company
Francis M. Rickett
Bri
Emporor
Lake
Lake Tsane
Rickett
Lake Tsana
Egypt
Cairo
Engh
Eat
Jon
Rudolph
Eritrea
Aussa
Jigjigga
Zim
Lieve Lehrbass
Washington
Hull
Italy
White House
Commerce Department
United States
State Department
Harrar
British Somaliland
Lake Tana
Blue Nile
Roosevelt Signs TVA Amendment Today
Washington reports President Roosevelt signs a new amendment to the Tennessee Valley Authority act. The measure, pushed through by Senator George W. Norris, Nebraska, authorizes up to 50 million in bonds, allows the board to set resale rates for TVA power, and enables acquiring electric facilities serving farms and small villages. The board will sell surplus power to cover production costs and the comptroller general will audit the works at least annually.
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Washington
Pressithe T Armencéme
Congress
George W. Norris
Republican
Nebraska
Nonssilion Board
TVA
Shell
Surtax Exemption Rules Aid Low Income Earners
Wisconsin tax policy details show a 60 percent surtax with high exemptions, sparing single filers under 1500 and married couples under 3250 from surtax. Analysis explains how exemptions erase the surtax for many low income households while outlining a plan for pensions and school aids and potential chain store taxes.
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Compromise
Wisconsin
Senate
Former Governor Leads In Wisconsin Primary Poll
Milwaukee dispatch reports a poll in Wisconsin showing former Governor Kohler leading in a presidential preference test. Other names listed include Knox, Landon, Vandenberg, Lowden, Hoover, with Dickinson as a write‑in and Glenn Frank removed at his request.
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Milwaukee
Wait ‘Kohler
Wiscon "Nor
Wisconsin B&rural Committee
Kobbier
Innes
William FE
Borth
Idat
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Alfred Landon
Kansas
A. H. Vendenberg
Michigan
Frank C. Lowden
Tilnnis
Herbert Hoover
Sen
L. J. Dickinson
Iowa
Brecke
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
Frank
Milwaukee school system budget approved totaling 10 438 659
A Milwaukee school system budget of 10 438 659 was approved showing a 1 062 460 increase over 1935. The plan includes 300 000 for teacher restoration and a five percent pay cut for staff, with prior 10 percent reductions noted in 1922.
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Milwaukee
Jas Board
Oshkosh seeks federal grant for bridge and school project
City officials pursue federal aid for a modern Wisconsin avenue draw bridge replacing an aging span. Mayor Wiechering files a PWA grant request of 5123,750 while the board seeks a 45 percent grant for a combined elementary and high school, backed by a South Side business group alleging discrimination. Final action delayed as a preliminary filing nears the Sept. 3 deadline.
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Wisconsin Avenue
Wiechering
PWA
South Sideigh School
PWWA
Milwaukee
Board of Education
Hart
Barlow
South Side
Oshkosh
Con
Jeffersons
Miz. Bradley
C.C. Bishop
South Side Basin Men's Club
Ted
Dera
Kohler suits moved to Sheboygan County court today
Milwaukee dispatch reports the 1924 damages case against Kohler and sister firms was ordered transferred today to Sheboygan County. Judge Brede and Judge Breden approved moving the suit, totaling 275 900 dollars, on grounds that none of the defendants reside in Milwaukee, the alleged action occurred in Sheboygan, and Kohler Corp is located in Sheboygan County.
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Kohler
County OF Sheboygan
Milwaukee
Yenter Company
Simke
Ota HL Brejde Snbac
Breden Fee
Walyaukee County
Sheborean County
Kobler Corporation
Sheooygan County
State Ready on Work Relief
Washington state relief admin today allotted Wisconsin 1,000,000 dollars for the first half of September. Wisconsin was among states not receiving allotment yesterday. Madison dispatch says Administrator Ralph M. Immell expects to proceed with 23,000,000 dollars of federal works projects within the next week. Immell and McCarl in Washington signed warrants releasing funds and expect to receive notice of the first 3,700,980 dollars of projects. officials say Wisconsin will proceed with additional work. Governor optimistic for swift approval of 16,000,000 dollars in projects, pledging continued operation of present system.
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Washington
African Exploration and Development Corporation
State Department
Cornelius HR. van Engert
Afizizes
Addis Ababa
Dispatch
United States
Relief Administration
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Adist
Ralph M. Immell
Chester special wins free-for-all at Cleveland air races
Chester of Glenview Illinois flew a Chester special in the free-for-all race for planes with 375 cubic inch motors, averaging 189 mph over 40 miles around the pylons at Municipal Airport. Harold Neuman finished second in the Grove trophy race earlier, with I Hs averaging 187 mph. Benny Howard’s racing planes led a strong field as 43 planes prepared for aerial maneuvers and exhibitions at the Cleveland event.
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Cleveland
U.P
Art Chester
Glenview
Chester
Harold Neuman
Willman
Oshkosh
Wis
Iwas
Neumaris
Micind
Bendix
Trey
G. AL Kling
Moline, W
Oshkosh Labor Day Picnic at Menominee Park
Labor Day will be observed Monday at the 43rd annual Oshkosh Trades and Labor Council picnic in Menominee Park. The event marks Labor’s own day with community gathering and activities.
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Oshkosh Organization
Menominee Park
Oshkosh
Oshkosh Trades and Labor Council
Northwestern To Not Publish On Labor Day
The Oshkosh Northwestern will not publish on Labor Day Monday Sept 2 per its usual practice. Excluding local staff covering events, all employees may enjoy a two day holiday and attend the Labor Day celebration or spend the day with their families.
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Oshkosh Northwestern
Oshkosh Labor Day Observance Urges National Holiday
The Oshkosh labor community marks its annual outing and calls for Labor Day to be a legally recognized national holiday. McGuire, former AFL vice president, inspired the push in 1882 at a New York labor union meeting. The event features a parade, speeches, and city celebrations with local officials attending.
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Congress
Oshkosh
P. J. McGuire
American Federation of Labor
New York
Itye Central Labor Union
McGuire
Wisconsin Corporative Milk Pool
Teik
County Judge resigns in Florence County
Florence County Judge Clement Macke resigns and Gov will name a successor to serve rest of term expiring January 1938. No reason given. report says Macke will devote full time to business interests.
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Madison
Clement M. Macke
Florence County
Mussolini declares Italy will not yield despite sanctions
Premier Benito Mussolini spoke to 50,000 in Dante square and 140,000 troops at Monte Bonzone, reiterating that oil concessions cannot shift Italy’s policy. He vowed 3,000,000 men under arms by Oct 1 and denounced sanctions, declaring Italy’s road to strength is already won and will not be obstructed. Victor Emmanuel accompanied him as fleets, air force, and 200,000 more troops were readied for ongoing maneuvers and future calls.
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Dante Square
Rome
Italy
Monte Bonzone
Brenner Pass
Duce
Bolzzno
Benito Mussolini
Mt. Ronzone
Victor Emmanuel
Mussolini
Knss
France
Alb Hs
Mediterranean
Sicily
Africa
Sicilian
Vsatini
Bank Robbery Suspect Held After Kansas Hearing
Casebeer, a former Wisconsin resident, was jailed after a grand jury hearing in which two bank employees identified him as resembling a bandit in a $2,100 national bank robbery near Milwaukee. He was turned over to federal authorities for prosecution under the lawmaking kidnap of employees in bank robberies a capital offense.
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Casebeer
Wisconsin
National Bank
Cemer
Kan
Millwaukee
Col. Smith
Kansas Patrol
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Palms
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Uncle Sam
J.raping
Europe
Clem Sohm
Train Davis
Ruth Chatterton
West Coast
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Rees
IL Duce
Ralph Forte
United Press
Trento
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