State Traffic Death Slate Starts With 4
The Associated Press reports a poor New Year 1936 start for safety campaigns to cut highway deaths by 35 percent. Four Wisconsin fatalities are listed as Skerick, Busch boy, Tiles, and McKasson, with details of crashes in Milwaukee Green Bay Racine and Delafield. National totals show at least 93 deaths on New Year’s Day, with multiple states reporting varied results and several states not yet reporting. Continued analysis notes 15 states had no automobile deaths and Cook County area figures are highlighted.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Michael Skerlick
Milwaukee
James Busch
Green Bay
Joseph Tiles
Kenosha
Richard McKasson
Busch Boy
Carl Jahnke
Busch
Tiles
Charles i Retzlaff Jr
Racine
McKasson
Milwaukee Street
Skerick
Delafield
Wis
Chicago
Idaho
Kentucky
Nevada
North
South Dakota
Virginia
District of Columbia
Sinois
Cook County
Husband Grimm pleads not guilty to murder in La Crosse tavern shooting
William Norwell Grimm 27 of Springfield Missouri pleaded not guilty in county court to first degree murder in the fatal shooting of 26 year old Clair E Larson Decorah Iowa. A preliminary hearing set for Monday at 2 pm. Grimm claimed self defense as Mrs Grimm 2 pleaded guilty to lewd conduct and was sentenced to one year.
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Grimm
WPA
Springfield
Kansas University
Herman Rick
la Crosse
Larson
Man Kills Owner at Wisconsin Filling Station
In Mkinson Wisconsin a night holdup at a local filling station left Adolph Wei the owner mortally wounded after a confrontation with the suspect. Officials reported the suspect fled and was not captured in the manhunt.
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Mkinson
Wis
Ndt
Adolph Weing
Vernee
Touhy Gang Leader Nabbed After Long Pursuit in Chicago
Chicago police announced the capture of 41 year old Tammy Touhy a key figure in the Touhy gang known for bootlegging and ties to post office robberies. He was seized without resistance at a west side flat 3130 Palmer street with his wife and daughters detained.
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Chicago
Tammy
Tommy Touhy
Touhy
Capone
Tommy
Roger
John
Jakes the Barer
Palmer Street
Jessie
Eleanor
Marie Ryan
Ryan
Edward
Northwest Side
Tommy Kart
Wisconsin Representatives Push Strict Neutrality Laws
Northwestern Bureau reports Rep. Harry Sauthoff of Madison and Rep. George Schneider of Appleton advocate strengthened neutrality legislation to keep the United States out of war and curb war supplies. Sauthoff calls last session neutrality inadequate and supports an embargo on arms and war material, plus stringent export controls. Schneider urges immediate action to extend or make permanent neutrality measures to prevent war profits and avoid 1916 17 mistakes, arguing for a stabilized financial system and a central board to ease commerce tensions.
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Northwestern Bureau
Washington
Wisconsin
Harry Sauthoff
Madison
George
Schneider
Appleton
State Department
Sautholf
Congress
Mike
Clave
International
Sirenzihen
Lerstahon
Sauthel
Siuthol
Robinson predicts rapid pass for soldiers bonus bill
Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas forecast quick approval for a soldiers bonus measure acceptable to President Roosevelt. He dismissed any chance of enacting Townsend's $200-a-month old age pension plan and said Byrnes-Steiner immediate payment would guide new bonus legislation.
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Washington
U.P
Senate
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Robinson
Townsend
Treasury
Heavy Snowfall May Continue Through Friday
Eastern Wisconsin endured heavy snow this morning with 3 to 4 inches by 11 a.m. The storm, centered over the region, moved northward toward Michigan and Wisconsin expected colder temperatures later. Snow clung to windshields creating hazardous driving conditions and traffic was at a standstill in several counties due to slick, snow packed roads.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Pidax
Take
Michiga
Madison Aire
Wilh la Croces
Treifle
Roosevelt Address Set For 9 P M To Maximize Listenership
Washington reports a political clash as President Roosevelt plans to deliver his annual message to Congress at 9 p m to reach the widest radio audience. Democratic leaders defend the move against Republican charges of politicking while urging full public access to the president s viewpoints.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Henry P. Fletcher
Robinson
Arkansas
Burns
Fletcher
Lui
Snell
New York
House
Sleader
Snvll
Two Police Officers to Face Inquiry
Watertown Wisconsin police commission to air charges against two veteran officers. Mr and Mrs Jesse Stone, socially prominent, report the incident after Mr Stone was bitten by a dog and detained near a drugstore. One officer took Stone to the station, the other followed with Mrs Stone, leading to alleged improper conduct and a $4 fine plus costs.
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Watertown
Wis
U.P
Police Commission
Jesse
Stone
Philadelphia
Jane
Mrs Stone
Stane
Pely
F. Reenert
Wiliam Gruscert
Wess
Suburban Home Fire Claims Three Victims
A suburban residence blaze killed three people after a fight with flames hindered firefighters. Witnesses reported accelerant use and rapid spread before authorities intervened. investigators are compiling a full casualty and cause report.
NBC offers free broadcast time to GOP addressers
M H Aylesworth of NBC telegraphed Republican national committee chair Jenny Fletcher offering NBC facilities from time to time to respond to radio addresses Fletcher termed Democratic political propaganda.
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New York
M. H. Aylesworth
National Broadcasting Company Today
Jenny P. Fletcher
Republican National Committee
NBC
Fletcher
Morgenthau hints start of international silver talks
Secretary Morgenthau indicated the United States has begun international discussions on silver and gold as a common monetary standard. Mexico's Eduardo Suarez planned more talks with Morgenthau after a gathering of silver experts, with further progress anticipated at a morning meeting. Morgenthau urged silver producing countries to work closely together against the sterling bloc.
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Washington
UPI
Treasury
Henry Morgenthau Jr
United States
Morgenthau
Roosevelt
Eduardo Suarez
Mexico
Last daughter of famed family dies at De Pere Wis
Sophia Beaumont 72 a member of a noted Wisconsin lineage died suddenly at her De Pere home. She was daughter of pioneer Terael Green Beaumont and granddaughter of Dr William A Beaumont, famed for digestive juice research. An abstract specialist, she worked in Green Bay records and later traced land ownership for Crown County. Her memory was exceptional, recalling land boundaries and hundreds of points without sources.
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de Vere
Wis
Sophia Beaumont
Wisconsin
Terael Green Beaumont
William A. Beaumont
Hein
Ute
Wenerchip Sint
Imdine
Dmont
Asseaumonts Genifitier
Alexi
St. Martin
Fort Howard
Haspiel
Beaumont
Oinemeal Authentics
Ethiopian Offense Intensifies as Italy Threats Prompt Retaliation
Ethiopia declares it will seize Italian property unless Italy abandons alleged outlawed war methods as Mussolini’s regime contemplates punishment. Ras Mulugheta’s northern offensive meets stern resistance while Ras Seyoum and Ras Ayele claim regional victories. Observers await full northern front updates amid bombardment debates and Red Cross tensions.
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Devon Francis
Associated Press
Ethiopia
League of Nations
Italy
Geneva
Haly
Mussolini
Rome
Addis Ababa
Ras Mulugheta
Ras Seyoum
Tembien
Ras ‘ Ayele
Seire Areca
Ras Kassa
Red Cross
Daggah Bar
Sweden
Sar
Ren Set
Tite Stan
Phen Nalias
Emperor Haile Se
Dolo
Etiopian Capajutan
Addis Kaba
Stockholm
Price Carl
Perialo
Dessve
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