Fire at Family Hotel Kills Fourteen as Blaze Rages
Fire officials say the blaze started in a garbage chute near a shed cigarette. Fourteen people were killed or died in hospital, with victims identified as Arthur Spanswood and Avs Marbel Brown among others. Otto Franke, his wife, and his mother were named among the identified victims, while rescuer Hessing and Flo Yenree Hessinho died leaping from windows during the early morning fire.
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Joon Perve
Alt
Arthur Spanswood
Rence Hessing
Avs
Marbel Brown
General Hospital
Anderson
Otto Franke
Floyenree Hessinho
Otto Kay
Knack
State Eyes No New Taxes With Highway Savings
Governor Heil and adviser Charles McKeown say cutting highway commission expenditures over the next 18 months will likely prevent new state taxes. Surplus revenue and delayed payments boost the general fund to about 4 million dollars, supporting continued caution on public spending while resuming highway projects as funds permit.
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Madison
Highway Commission
Charles McKeown
Heil
Tadis
McKeown
Highway Departments
Hei
Ted A
State General Fund
American Legion Disagrees With Bridges Vocation Report
National Commander Raymond J. Kelly stated the American Legion did not concur with the Laws report on Harry Bridges eviction case. He called the evidence a menace to American well being and noted Bridges was not a member or affiliate of the Community. The statement reflects ongoing dispute and uncertainty about Bridges status and the Australian connection.
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Los
Angeles
Raymond J. Kelly
American Legion
Harry Bridges
Dewan
James M. Lendis
Harvard
Department of Dabor
Fevnd
Diet Bridges
Landis
Gerard
Amer
Armacan Legion” Adeire
Potmch
Former Publisher Haber Dies at Wisconsin Town
Obituary notes the death of former newspaper publisher Haber of Heber and du Lac Wisconsin. The widow survives along with possible relatives and associates. The brief item records the passing of a local figure in the publishing world.
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Doey
Ef de Heber
du Lac
Wis
Hemg
Tae Commonwealth-Re- Haber
New Earthquake Strikes Ten Villages in Yozgad Area
An earthquake in the Yozgad region of Anatolia leveled ten villages and caused widespread destruction. Reports say hundreds of buildings collapsed and nearly a thousand people were made homeless with a rising death toll, while panic spread as tremors continued. Authorities warn the crisis worsens as rescue efforts begin and relief supplies are mobilized.
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Ankara
Younad
Turkey
Euphrates
Anitel
Vorgad
Anatolia
Iles
Saris
Finland Receives Proposed Large U.S. Loan Request
A Washington correspondent reports a Democratic figure pushing a substantial loan package to Finland. The proposal, tied to aid and economic policy, signals broader U.S. financial support amid postwar concerns.
Revolt Threat Rumors Rock Ireland as Parliament Hears Mutiny Step
Rumors of a planned uprising surround Dail Eireann as ministers push for martial mutiny powers to quell disorder. Officials warn internment camps and a national crackdown while troops ring the parliament to deter protests tied to the 1916 Easter rebellion anniversary.
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Dublir
Nobohy
Phre
Dail Eireann
Ldaw
Shearmy
Polies
Irish Army
T. BR. A
Irish Republican Army
Trish Volunteers
Northinland
Ulster
Largaus
United Kingdom
Great Britain
Northern Ireland
Grifein
Freland
Britain
December was among the driest on record in Wisconsin
Readable fragments indicate Wisconsin saw extremely low precipitation in December with mentions of weather terms and local notes. No clear events or names are confirmed due to garbled OCR.
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Wisconsin
Finns Press Tightly Into Russian Lines Near Saamusaimi Front
An official Finnish communique says Finnish troops advanced toward Juntus manta along the Lake Kekkojaceyi region on the frontier northeast of Saamusaimi, pressing with heavy fire as they push after breaking a Russian offensive. Reports from Helsinki and Canotnhagen note Finnish forces inflicting heavy losses on Soviet troops while advancing along the western shore of the lake.
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Helsinki
Tnight
Lake
Kekkojaceyi
Juntusmanta
Saamusaimi
Tiusdd Peters
Canotnhagen, Venmark
Sil Finn
Alten
Drevin
Vna
Fogel
Blonde Friend of the Fuehrer Taken to Parents’ Home
A brief note reports a blonde friend of the Fuehrer being taken to the home of her parents in Folkestone. The item provides minimal context and confirms only the subject and location.
Finlands Relief Army recruits total reaches 948
Statewide fundraising for Finlands Relief Army reports $101 073 collected across 948 newspapers. The drive continues as organizers urge continued support and distribution of appeals through local papers and community groups.
Murphy to be heat justice and solicitor general shift
Washington reports that Murphy may be appointed to the supreme bench and Solicitor General Robert OA will succeed him as attorney general. The proposed changes follow the death of Duslive Piever Hardler Nay and hinge on Roosevelt's discussions with key figures.
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Washington
Murphy
Robert OA
Dacksety
Duslive Piever
Hardler
Rothey
Roosevett Camferree
Beth Murphey
Murphy Berame Atteatnis Generelont Dan
Horner Ciontitae
Blanket of Snow Expected in Area
A winter weather advisory notes a fresh blanket of snow likely to cover local streets and highways. Meteorologists forecast accumulating snowfall with potential travel disruption across the region.
Weather Forecast Snapshot for Milwaukee Area
Fragmentary weather note from the Weather Bureau and NGS listing with partial figures. Mentions forecasts, temperatures and wind hints, unclear times, and shipping notes tied to Milwaukee area.
Roosevelt Urges Peace and Emergency Defense Powers
The article reports President Roosevelt seeking national unity for peace while requesting emergency powers to commandeer factories ships and materials during peacetime. Secretary of the Navy Charles M. Ti and Navy officials call the move a precautionary measure with defense costs estimated at 400 to 500 million dollars.
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C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Rooosevelt
CNET
United States
Mr Roosevelt
Secretary of Navy
Charles K Ti
Department
Navy
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