Moscow Commuted Death Sentences for Five Engineers
Soviet central executive committee commuted the death sentences of five engineers condemned for plotting to overthrow the regime to 10 years in prison. The remaining three defendants received eight year terms. the trial was broadcast nationwide. The report notes prior notes on professors condemned to death and outlines names and roles of the defendants involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Soviet
Central Executive Committee
Soviet Union
London
Reuter
Eugene Lyons
United Press
U.R
Central Committee
Leonid Ramzin
All-union Heating Institute
Victor Larichev
State Planning Commission
Ivan Kalino
Vishinsky
Racine Theaters To Open This Week After Strike
In Racine Wisconsin eight theaters faced a prolonged walkout by motion picture operators over wage cuts. Officials indicate all theaters will operate by week’s end, after operators rejected initial offers for 14 percent and 20 percent reductions. A compromise was reportedly under discussion after a weekend conference and Saturday meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racine
Wis
Heffernan Dies at AOH Gathering in Milwaukee
John P. Heffernan aged 68 of Janesville collapsed from a heart attack before addressing the Ancient Order of Hibernians annual gathering in Milwaukee. He had served as state secretary for 23 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Order of Hibernians
John P. Heffernan
Janesville
Drought relief bill of 60 million moves to senate action
Senator McNary reports the 60 million drought relief bill to the senate with unanimous agricultural committee support. President Hoover favors tighter economy, but leaders expect early passage. Democratic leader Robinson insists on the 60 million figure. House set to take up an 110 million emergency construction bill tomorrow.
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Washington
Senate
McNary
Hoover
Agriculture Committee
Robinson
Arkansas
Walsh
Massachusetts
Congress
HOUSE
Representative Cramton
Michigan
Wood
Garner
Tilson
New North Limit for Tracks of the Ancient Dinosaur
Ottawa reports a new northern range limit for dinosaurs after Canadian paleontologist M Sternberg found over 400 footprints in the Peace River canyon in British Columbia. Tracks vary from six to twenty five inches, with impressions from animals estimated at 12 to 35 feet long, in a site once a chain of freshwater lakes feeding a vast salt sea. Fossil ferns and subtropical plants accompany the prints, while bones are absent locally, unlike Alberta’s bones deposits.
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Ottawa
Can
Peace River
British Columbia
Co. M. Sternberg
Rocky Canyon
Rockies
Sternberg
Gulf of Mexico
Arctic
Alberta
Canada
Teague says low mood in economy cannot last long
Boston–Charles C. Teague, member of the federal farm board, told the American Farm Bureau Federation that the current business depression cannot endure. He cited signs of better times, noted wide spread low mood, and discussed loan programs and marketing cooperatives crucial to stabilizing crops and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles C. Teague
Federal Farm Board
American Farm Bureau Federation
Teague
Farm Board
Farmers’ National Grain Corporation
American Cotton Cooperative Association
National Livestock Marketing Association
National Wool Marketing Corporation
National Pecan Marketing Association
Brazil
State unveils 80 mile nine county road plan
Milwaukee authorities announce an 80 mile district road program costing 2.718 million dollars to employ about 1 800 workers. Fond du Lac will pave 183 miles of Highway 26 from Waupun to the north line, Beloit to Marion. Sheboygan Falls to the south line will cost 543 000 dollars for 21 miles. Milwaukee funds 572 000 to finish five miles of a two lane highway between Rawson avenue and Racine county line. Other counties include Kenosha Highway 75 from 50 to Union Grove seven miles 196 000 Ozaukee six miles of Highway 133 from Fox Lake to Port Washington 200 000 Walworth Highway 89 Dari en to Richmond five miles 142 000 and Highway 67 La Grange to Little Prairie four miles 112 000.
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Milwaukee
Joseph A. Stransky
State Highway Department
Fond du Lac
Waupun
Beloit
Marion
Waupaca
Sheboygan County
Sheboygan Falls
Milwaukee County
Rawson Avenue
Racine County
Kenosha
Union Grove
Ozaukee
Fox Lake
Port Washington
Walworth
Darien
Richmond
la Grange
Lite Prairie
Wisconsin Financial History During Kohler Term
Gov. Walter Kohler issues a four part report detailing Wisconsin state finances for 1929 30. It covers cash balances July 1 1929 receipts and disbursements for 1929 30 and the four principal operating funds. The report lists July 1 1929 cash at 15 878 375 20 and year receipts 70 795 420 16 with disbursements 66 519 248 49 leaving June 30 1930 balance 20 154 546 87 and total resources 17 215 440 20. Cash by fund shows General 17 258 968 70 University 647 816 79 Normal 72 533 68 Conservation 320 416 18. Total 70 795 420 16 in receipts with taxes boards commissions university Wisconsin and other educational activities also itemized. Disbursements total 66 519 248 49 across education charities highways conservation annuities and other agencies. Data excerpt notes continued as page 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Walter Kohler
General Fund
University Fund
Normal Fund
Conservation Fund
University of Wisconsin
Grand Army Home
Esse Escae
Hoover Sees 20 Senators Oppose World Court Treaty
President Hoover was told at least 20 senators will oppose the Root world court compromise as he prepared to transmit the treaty to the senate for ratification. Analysts warn that opposition could delay or defeat ratification, with two thirds needed and a likelihood of delay similar to past treaties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul R. Mallon
United Press
Washington
U.2
Hoover
Senate
White House
Congress
Watson
Congress Debates Aid Bill and Tariff Questions
Senate discusses mothers aid bill as Jones leads in Congress. Finance committee questions tariff commissioners while interior department supply bill is debated. Education committee hears Governor Roosevelt of Puerto Rico, and Appropriations reviews the justice department supply bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Jones
Finance Committee
iLouse
Interior Department
Education Committee
Roosevelt
Porto Rico
Appropriations Committee
Justice Department
Fugitive From Jail Arrested After Robbery Attempt
Allen Smith, 23, who escaped Chippewa County jail, was arrested in Chippewa Falls after a July 24 attempt to rob the Riverside Inn. He and a companion planned a station robbery in Stevens Point. Smith faced armed assault and attempted robbery charges with a $5,000 bond awaiting a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens Point
Wis
Allen Smith
Chippewa County
Smith
Chippewa Falls
Riverside Inn
Weather summary of Wisconsin and Great Lakes region
Weather from Associated Press notes cloudy tonight and Tuesday across Wisconsin and lower Great Lakes with little temperature change. Northwest to west winds, possible light snow in extreme east Michigan and Superior areas, no precipitation reported at Buckstaff Observatory.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin—Fair
Upper Great Lakes
Michigan
Superior
Lower Great Lakes
Upper Michigan
Northwestern
Buckstaff Observatory
Rock
First Year Naval Program Under London Naval Treaty Presented
Washington reports the administration presented its first year construction plan under the London naval pact. Estimated at 124 million dollars, it covers one 7500 ton six inch gun cruiser, one 10000 ton six inch deck cruiser, four 1100 ton submarines, one 11800 ton plane carrier, ten 1500 ton destroyers, and one 1840 ton destroyer leader. It excludes battleship modernization, approved at 30 million, and favors a 5 million dirigible base on the west coast at Sunnyvale San Francisco Bay. The hearing was closed with support from Adm Pratt and Rear Admiral Parsons. Senate passed the 30 million battleship modernization bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Naval Committee
Adams
Mississippi
Idaho
New Mexico
Senate
Britten
Iit
Navy
Pratt
Ingalls
Parsons
Sunnyvale
San Francisco
House
Reed
Pennsylvania
Revival in Home Building Seen by Lumber Leaders
San Francisco reports from Walter Warren note the Pacific coast lumber industry expects a revival in home building as lending loosens. Output and employment have fallen since 1929 with California redwood near 40 percent of capacity, while long term outlook hinges on seasonal demand and resumed residential construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Warren
Associated Press
San Francisco
Pacific States
Inter
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
California
Canadian
Tdaho
Laval Granted Mandate to Form New French Cabinet
Paris AC Laval, once praised by Clemenceau, received a mandate from President Doumergue to form a new French government. He will decide after consultations with Senate and Chamber leaders Tardieu Briand and Poincare. The Independent Socialist, formerly interior minister, rose to prominence aiding social pension reform and northern textile strike settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Pierre Laval
Clemenceau
Chamber of Deputies
Doumirgue
Louis Barthou
Poincare
Louis Marin
M. Laval
M Doumergue
Senate
Chamber
Mm. Tardieu
Briand
M. Tardieu
Louis Loucheur
France
Two Boys Shot by Buckshot in Rabbit Hunt
New London Wisconsin UP reports two boys in a hunting party were struck by buckshot after six shooters fired at a rabbit in a swamp. Clifford Schimke had 100 buckshot fragments removed from legs and abdomen. Russell Gorges was hit in the face and leg but expected to recover. The rabbit reportedly escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Wis
Clifford Schimkel
Russell Gorges
Hoover asks Congress for $150 million farm aid
President Hoover asked Congress to appropriate an additional 150 million dollars for the federal farm board. The request, supported by the budget bureau, aims to be available immediately from the existing 500 million authorized. If approved, only 100 million more would remain to be appropriated. The move is described as included in current expenditures and not increasing the deficit, with further estimates citing a 150 million needs for the revolving fund to execute planned projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hoover
Congress
Federal Farm Board
Budget Bureau
Farm Board
Roop
November Prohibition Arrests in Wisconsin Report
Federal agents in western Wisconsin arrested 62 individuals and destroyed 11 stills in November, per Ray J. Nye deputy administrator. Officers also confiscated two cars, 555 gallons of alcohol, 891 gallons of beer and 71 186 gallons of mash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin Prohitition
Ray J. Nye
Durand boy dies from head wound in family target practice
Walter Owen Jr. four year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Owen dies in a hospital after a bullet from a target practice incident inflicted by his brother. The bullet entered the boy's head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durand
Wis
Walter Owen Jr
Walter Owen
Million in Jewels Sold to New York Broker
Jewelry valued at about 1,000,000 belonging to Chu Baldy Stocker, daughter of B J Baldwin, was sold by executors to Harry Winston, a New York diamond broker. The collection includes necklaces rings and bracelets totaling around 1,000 karats with pieces such as a brownish and white pear shaped earrings valued at 40,000 and a five foot long necklace with 160 diamonds weighing 200 karats.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Iste Chu Baldy Stocker
B J “Lucky” Baldwin
California
Harry Winston
New York City
Harry Garbey
Winston
Stocker
Raid on Melody club targets black and tan cabaret
Milwaukee police raided the Melody club early Sunday arresting the operator and five Negro dancers while about 200 white patrons were ordered home. Officers said raids would continue on the increasingly popular black and tan establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Melody Club
Two Robbers Sentenced For Bowen Street Hold Up
Addison Jenkins and Ambrose Morrison were sentenced by Municipal Judge Spengler to 10 to 15 years and 5 to 10 years respectively in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to holding up Karl Schloerb at gunpoint on Bowen Street. The robbery occurred near 9:20 PM with police arrest at Evans and Irving Streets after confessions to District Attorney Keefe. Jenkins claimed Rockford Illinois origin. Morrison Oshkosh resident. both previously linked to prior thefts and copper wire thefts. Schloerb, leaving Konrad Jewelry with employer John Konrad, reported the holdup and partial recovery of roughly $25 from the pair, including a concealed $10 noted in Jenkins’ shoe.
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State
Addison Jenkins
Ambrose Morrison
Spengler
Karl Schloerb
Bowen Street
Washington Street
Harold Klemst
Illinois
Pontiac
Oal
Oshkosh
Grand Avenue
Winnebago Iron and Metal Company
Morrison
Jenkins
Light Street
Schloerb
Jenking
Konrad Jewelry
John Konrad
Waugoo
Bowen Streets
Washington Boulevard
Fluorcourt
Italian salvage boat Artiglio destroyed with 14 dead
The Italian salvage vessel Artiglio exploded and sank off Houat Island while attempting to recover $5,000,000 in gold bullion. Fourteen men died. two bodies in diving gear recovered, seven injured rescued by the Rostro, with hospital treatment at Belle Isle. Details limited, vessel heavily loaded with powder and ammunition.
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Lorient
France
Artiglio
Egypt
Houat
Hoedie Island
Howat
Belle Isle
Rostro
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Foint Pleasant
W. Va
L.A. Via
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Toend
Ans Teague
Wisconsin
Kohler
Laval
Rabbit
Lord Gorell
Lord Irwin
India
Great Britain
Badger
Bies
N.Y
Judge
Towaupon
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