05 Jan 1924
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1924
Page
1
Sub-zero temperatures cripple Wisconsin and the entire middle west as the cold wave spreads eastward. Fires from heating stoves sparked dozens of alarms while welfare groups rushed coal and shelter to the needy amid record lows and widespread suffering.
The Associated Press reports expected rise in tips to treasury officials from informants nicknamed tipsters about gem purchases by wealthy Americans abroad. The trigger is the disclosure that investment broker Simon W. Atraus paid $170,000 in a penalty for failing to declare jewelry brought from Europe last November. The informer will receive 337.500 or 26 percent of the amount.
Bandits blew the safe of the State Bank and Trust company at Fair Marcos today, escaping with about $20,000 in cash. Police search for the suspects, described as masked, following the break in.
Two motor launches the Cherokee and the B-478 were held under federal guard after customs tightened a smuggling operation at a cove in San Luis Pass. Two thousand quarts of liquor were found on the Cherokee and the B-478. When approached, some men dived into icy waters and escaped among the sealers. The boats were towed to Galveston.
The phonofilm, a fusion of radio and motion pictures by Dr. Lee de Forest, is demonstrated as synchronized sound and image. A microphone captures actors’ voices, converts them to electrical signals, and prints sound on film for amplification and playback with the picture.
The Argentine Patriotic League reports Indian bands led by Kier Maddaria have killed settlers and burned villages along the Bolivian border in Chaco Territory. The group seeks permission to recruit and arm flying columns to quell the outbreak as rural police struggle to defend large settlements.
United Press reports the Ohio River at Cincinnati rose to 64.3 feet but forecast indicates a recession may start soon. Ironton reported evacuations as floods forced several families from homes while Toulaville Kentucky passed danger levels but not yet higher. Dare Park race track near Owengboro Kentucky was flooded.
A proposal from the national park service director urges creating an Appalachian National Park in the East spurring Senate and House backing. Legislation seeks 6 000 acres atop Light Knob in Virginia and additional tracts in Kentucky and Tennessee to form a Mammoth Cave area and related sites with more bills in preparation in Congress.
Florence Leeds sails for Bermuda saying she will work and support herself without being chased by onlookers. She leaves as a Supreme Court decision on James Silliman’s retrial appeal looms, and notes her past marriage to Stillman and role with a New York dress firm.
Three heirs to Mrs. Mary Pharris estate press claims to 45000 dollars found in two caches near Superior Nebraska and Atchison Kansas. The will notes a 37000 farm treasure, while Pharris says 1974 finds included 12000 dollars she buried on Titth street in Atchison. Mrs. Polk is accused of withdrawing 2800 from a Superior land bank. she denies it.
Senate and House committees press ahead with Mellon tax bill and Johnson immigration hearings. The Ways and Means panel continues tax debate while the immigration committee advances discussions on naturalization and related reform.
New York report shows a baby monkey born at Central Park Zoo draws public interest. The mother and child are healthy while the father, unsettled, paces at night with a straw bundle as caretakers monitor the unusual scene.
British archaeologist Howard Carter, famed for Tutankhamun tomb finds, shows strain from recent health and hospital relations. He reportedly left a valley area wearing a heavy overcoat, with a worried appearance as press cabled updates said he remains hopeful for lifting the sarcophagus around January 18 and continuing discoveries.
Mrs Joep Truitt Talbert widow of a former National City Bank VP reported jewelry worth 100000 missing in New York. Private detectives hired by Mrs Talbert traced the loss to a theft in a theater in Mart, suggesting the gem may have been cut from her by a sneak thief.
Across Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Michigan record temperatures plunge to 28 below in La Crosse 34 below in Freeport and near zero in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Windsor with several towns noting their coldest days in years Officials report subzero readings across the region and residents recall brutal winters as animals and people endure the deep cold.
The report notes a man dying while playing golf with companions near Salt Dad and Thaehe in New York. The incident ends with the caller retreating from public view as authorities review the five winter golf rounds.
Two more workers have died from the Pekin dust explosion at the Corn Vrecdauem company plant bringing fatalities to ten. The blast occurred Thursday causing extensive damage and hindering search efforts as rescue teams continue to recover missing workers among the debris.
Fire destroyed nine business houses in the Tremble district amid a record cold as thermometer nosedive to 18 below. Estimated losses reach $155,000. fifteen workers perished in the blaze including three motorists and several bystanders.
A sudden gas incident in the city claimed the lives of a couple, Mr and Mrs, found by a neighbor in their home. Authorities report the death as accidental, with no signs of foul play and the victims declared dead at the scene.
A reported shipwreck describes a schooner missing with seven crew members. The vessel was bound from Salinds to Clovester and reportedly sank with all hands near Meethertun, with auction-like salvage value mentioned.
Chaos along the Seine as floods threaten railway hubs and stations in the Paris region. Rescue efforts focus on evacuations and securing key infrastructure while authorities warn of rising water levels and disrupted travel.
The assembly chose Venizelos as head in a unanimous ballot. Reports say the vote solidifies leadership amid ongoing interim governance and party dynamics shaping the cabinet lineup.
A fire destroyed chemical works at Marshfield. Firefighters battled the blaze, with part of the site reportedly covered by ash and debris. No injuries are reported. The incident prompted emergency responses and an investigation into the cause.
A report details that Wood County youths conspired to rob mail facilities. The case followed an investigation by Sheriff Mapstath, with statements linked to a garage burglary and a confession. The court sentenced Pravest to two days in a reform facility after a year in custody.
Washington observers report the Mellon tax plan draws opposition in both chambers. President Coolidge vows to veto measures altering the plan while Democrats push tax cuts and lower rates, with debates centering on income thresholds and corporate taxes. The administration seeks broad support, while Republicans shift tactics to gain votes from key factions.
Police report a prisoner named Ted Tivan alias Canadian Venk Tanti was captured after attempting to flee Minneapolis minutes before a deportation hearing. He left at 8:38 p m traveling toward Paul, held by two Minneapolis detectives and a Canadian official. He faces pending terms in Montreal and is also sought in Toronto and England for murder and robbery.
Associated Press weather report lists clear skies in Milwaukee Oshkosh Madison Sheboygan and Wausau with cold or below zero temps. some towns report fair roads while others warn of drifting or frozen surfaces. Superior reports badly drifted and frozen roads. date Jan 3.
Forecast for Wieenpeln-fale to night and Sunday: colder tonight in west and south portions. Temperatures likely fall near minus nine degrees. Sunday slows warming. Local observations show chilly winds and increasing frost risk.
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