Manston Farm Trio Held in Deaths of Two Boys
Two bachelor farmers Harold Dickinson and Leo Dickinson were jailed on first degree manslaughter charges in the deaths of Howard Mortenson, 11, and Gerald Mortenson, 7, as they walked home from school near New Lisbon Wisconsin. A third man, Hamilton Olson, was held as a material witness after admitting he rode in the truck that struck the boys.
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Manston
Wis
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Harold Dickinson
Leo Dickinson
Fountain
Hamilton Olson
Camp Douglas
Elmer Hempleman
Howard
Gerald
Fred Mortenson
E. B. Thomas
Dickinson Brothers
Hempelman
Dist
Henry C. Rowan
Elroy
P. L. Britton
Dickinson
Olson
Harold
Mortenson
Nine Die From Wisconsin Deer Season Hazards
Wisconsin gun deaths raise deer season toll to nine. Valentine Marzas, 42, was shot by neighbor Michael Leopold while hunting near Phillips. authorities say he mistook him for a deer. Arthur Kruske, 18, died when his gun fell from a log and discharged. George Innis, 30, died after a vehicle strike while hunting near Cedar. Claire Davis, injured by hunting partner Clarence Munz near Philips, may recover. Elmer Smith and Fred Hohensee were fined for transporting doe meat near Phillips.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Valentine Marzas
Phillips
Michael Leopold
Marzas
Leopold
Joseph Honza
Brandenberg
Townsend
Oconto
Arthur Kruske
George Innis
Power Company Employe
Ashland
Cedar
Wis
Claire Davis
Clarence Munz
Philips
Park Falls
Munz
Davis
Chill
Elmer Smith
Curtis
Fred Hohensee
Sheboygan
Must Pay Parents for Brother Death ruling
Madison Wis state judge rules Roy must pay his parents 1490 dollars for brother Arthur’s death in a vehicle accident near Troy. Arthur, an automobile salesman, died in the line of duty as found by the State Industrial Commission, with Judge A G Zim. Merman presiding and Judge Zimmerman sustaining the commission.
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Roy
Arthur
Troy
Wis
A. G. Zim. Merman
State Industrial Commission
Zimmerman
Deficit Forecast Prompts Tax Increase Debate in Washington
Washington reports a potential 355 million dollar deficit for the year as White House officials and Republican leaders discuss austere budgets. Senator Borah urges a 2 percent income tax rise, while drought relief and unemployment appropriations push spending, with analysts noting a 60 million dollar drought aid proposal could raise the deficit to 390 million.
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Washington
Borah
Edako
In Congress Today Senate Actions and House Appropriations
Senate finances nomin ate to tariff commission and power commission nominees reviewed. Wheeler accuses U S government of criminal handling of Indians. Agriculture panel backs 60 million for farmer loans and drought relief debates continue. House appropriations panel works on 150 million public building fund and treasury post office supply bill. Special committee on communism hears William Z Foster.
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Finance Committee
Tariff Commission
Agriculture Committee
Wheeler
Interstate Commerce Committee
New Power Commission
HOUSE
Appropriations Committee
Treasury-Post Office
Communist
William Z. Foster
Six Robbers Loot Bank Of Clearing With Forty Thousand
Chicago reports six bandits armed with machine guns entered the State bank of Clearing on the southwest side. They forced 11 employees and 20 customers to the floor and looted the vault of $40,000 destined for cashing checks for industrial workers. A cashier described the scene as the door opened and the robbers announced the holdup. They restrained victims near the front entrance then moved them to the basement after looting. One woman fainted during the chaos. The cashier was killed in Vernon, Pittsburgh, further details continued on page 4.
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State Bank of Clearing
Lamber Bere
My Sk
Five Hundred Men Battle Police in Hollywood Raid
In Hollywood early today five hundred men clashed with 150 officers during a raid on an alleged immoral dance in a loft. More than 100 men and four women were arrested on vagrancy charges as bottles were used as clubs and several people injured. Aquor was reportedly in evidence and gambling games were in progress.
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Calif
Jaws
Los Angeles
Shem
Aquor
Perfect weather greets teams for big coast contest
In brisk conditions under 70 degrees and light wind, USC and Notre Dame prepared for a gridiron classic broadcast at 4 o clock Oshkosh time. A citywide skating program with $1 400 funding and rink events was announced by the park board.
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Los Angeles
University of Southern California
Notre Dame
Fond du Lac
Park Board
City Water Board votes 35000 for sinking fund and basin plans
The Oshkosh City Water Board unanimously approved a 35000 sinking fund in the 1931 budget to liquidate debts and build a reserve. It also voted to obtain plans and cost estimates for a new clear water basin north of the plant, expected to cost about 20000, with Pearse Greeley and Han Sen engineering the project.
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City Water Board
Mitchell
Oshkosh
Fox River Valley
Hoare
Hagene
Pearse, Greeley
Han- Sen
Water Department
Court Friends Confused Over World Court Ratification
Washington observers report confusion among World Court friends in the Senate as they weigh President Hoover’s proposed ratification protocol. Supporters anticipate delaying until next year to avoid an extra session while fearing stronger opposition and strategic moves to trigger a longer debate. Senate Republicans Fess and Van Genberg back postponement to December, while Democrat Swanson agrees. Borah may schedule a debate if the protocol arrives Monday.
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Washington
Friends of the World Court
Senate
Hoover
Fess
Ohio
van Genberg
Michigan
Swanson
Virginia
Borah
Milwaukee Council Elevates Contingent Fund to 660000
Milwaukee officials approved a $660000 contingent fund, lifting the common council contingency from $250000 to $600000 to address relief needs amid unemployment. The action follows a report from the board of estimates and reflects broader weather and regional conditions noted in the day's briefing.
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Milwaukee Council
Milwaukee
Board of Estimates
Common Council
Partnership of State and University On Hearing Budget
Governor elect Philip La Follette and Theodore Kronshage questioned Glenn Frank on the Wisconsin State University budget. The two year request totals 9 137 206 dollars with 3 137 206 dollars for building in the next few years, and a 700 000 dollar rise. Frank said the university is restudying itself and tightening financial and educational control.
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Philip la Follette
Glenn Frank
Frank
la Follette
Theodore Kronshage
Milwaukee
University Board of Regents
Auctioneer Slain in Salt Lake City Hotel Room
Memphis auctioneer Sam Frank, 66, was found dead in a Salt Lake City hotel room after a burglary gone violent. Jewelry worth about 5,000 dollars, including a diamond ring and a diamond pin, along with 800 dollars in cash and drafts, were stolen. Frank was bound, gagged, struck on the head with a beer bottle, and his room showed signs of a struggle, drugging, and a suspected female accomplice. His partner Martin Perel told police he heard a woman’s voice at Frank’s door the previous night.
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Salt Lake City
Sam Frank
Memphis
Tenn
Frank
Martin Perel
Perel
Teey Ld
Poller
House panel backs drought aid loan plan
Washington report notes the House Agriculture Committee approved a $30,000,000 seed feed and fertilizer loan for farmers in drought areas by an 11 to 7 vote. A rival proposal for $60,000,000 failed 12 to 6, while the Senate committee had already approved the larger sum. The administration target was $25,000,000, with a Republican proposal and minority report discussion following.
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Hope
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Virginia
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Larsen
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Haugen
Iowa
Purnell
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Menges
Pennsylvania
Adkins
Illinois
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Vermont
Snow
Maine
Nelson
Missouri
Ketch
Goat Steal Sparks Iowa City Bakery Raid Case
Iowa City police arrested a thief caught stealing bread from a local bakery. John Collins claimed the goat was his pet and promised to reimburse damages after the animal, lured by the scent of fresh bread, helped stage a night raid on the shop.
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Iowa City
John Collins
Collins
Beauty shop bootlegging fight active in Racine area
Racine Wisconsin area beauty shop operators unite to defend fair price schedules statewide. They campaign against bootleg beauty prices and misleading advertising, arguing such practices use poor materials and workmanship.
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Racine
Wis
U.P
Dense Fog Seizes Meuse Valley Killing Dozens in Belgium
Dense fog in the Meuse valley caused over sixty deaths among residents with respiratory ailments. Authorities denied gas or poison gas origins and launched an official probe while fog disrupted transport and daily life from Hoboken to Courcelles.
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Meuse
Hoboken
Antwerp
Apperb
Courcelles
Scheldt
Barthou Accepted to form French Cabinet
Paris reports Louis Barthou accepted President Doumergue's invitation to form a new ministry in place of the defeated Andre Tardieu government. He said he would meet leaders tonight and report progress to the president tomorrow, with Poincare Briand and Tardieu expected to brief. Barthou backed by top Radical Socialist leaders to stabilize banking scandal fallout.
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Louis Barthou
Doumergue
Andre Tardieu
Elysee Palace
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Raymond Poincare
Aristide Briand
M. Barthou
Chamber
Otter Street Tragedy Ends With Couple’s Death
A troubled 65 year old William H. Lenz shot his wife Minnie at 3:18 p.m. at 310 Otter street then killed himself in the basement. Their 6 year old son George found the body. sister Lilly, 8, witnessed the scene and both children alerted Miss Emily March at 259 Otter street. Neighbors heard shots. police uncovered a motive tied to abuse and past murder conviction in Minnesota. The Lenz family history includes multiple arrests and prison terms for several members.
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Otter Street
William H. Lenz
Husband
Minnie
George Lenz
Emily March
Lilly
Urs
Washington School
Lenz
Simon Horwitz
Arthur J. Floether
Horwitz
Antigo
William Lenz, Jr
Wisconsin Rapids
Oshkosh
Nelson
Louis Lenz
Waupan
Bensonville
Reformatory
Green Bay
Frank Lenz
Misq
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