Wisconsin Supreme Court Affirms Commission Law Validity
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld the commission form of government law in a case involving Appleton officials and the police and fire commissioners. It ruled the board’s actions were within official powers and rejected claims of unconstitutional delegation. The court also suggested further argument on forestry reserve questions and related state indebtedness issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Bloomer Canaven
Appleton
Board of Police and Pre Commissioners
Bleomer
Board of Police and Fire Commissioners
Canavan
Keller
Schlafer
Bran
Hetinger
Yter
William Bloomer
Bloomer
Police and Fire Commission
R. D. Marshall
Secretary of State
Forestry Board
Wisconsin Court Opinions Report on Affirmations and Reversals
The document lists court actions with affirmations and reversals across several cases including Milwaukee, Richland, and WisdlamWisdom. It notes decided appeals in favor of some parties and reversals in others, with rehearing denials and memorials presented to officials.
Arctic Blast Brings Extreme Cold Across East
Reports from Boston to Detroit describe record lows from thirty-four below in Vermont to twenty-eight below in Watertown and New York towns. Officials warn Arctic air will chill the region with winds up to forty miles per hour, disrupting traffic and daily life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
St. Adrians
Uumar Dist
Cape Vod
New England
Cape Cod
Amsterdam
X.Y
Big City
Aml
Mohawk Valley
Watertown
N.Y
New York
Utica
N.yuan
Big Moose
Detroit
Mitc
South Africa Faces Expanding Labor Strike Crisis
Associated Press reports the South African strike spreading to Durban docks and trains as miners and workers join in, with authorities preparing for possible clashes. The government imposes curfews and bells armed escorts guard cabinet members while thousands of defense volunteers mobilize nationwide.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
Union of South Africa
Durban
Natal
Pretoria
South Africa
Citizens Defense
Rand
George F Baker resigns from two bank directorships
George F Baker, chairman of the board of the First National Bank of New York, resigned today from the board of directors of the Chase National Bank of New York and the Consolidated National Bank of New York. His move aligns with a broader plan to reduce the number of directorships he holds.
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F. Baker
Associated Press
New York
George F. Baker
First National Bank of New York
C Base National Bank of New York
Baker
Chase Donal Bank
Wall Street
Drowns While Skating at University Bay
Edward Behrendt, twenty, of Wausau, on Madison lake ice near the University bay skated through thin ice and drowned. Despite pulmotor attempts to revive him, he died shortly before noon while visiting his brother in law in Madison.
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Wanena
Madison
Wis
Edward Behrendt
Wausau
Drake
University Bay
Lake Mendota
Tenis
Grand jury retires as strike probe ends in Copper Country
Reports from Michigan recount a grand jury ending its inquiry into copper miners strike activity. Sheriff Cruse discharged an investigator and cases progressed with several convictions. County costs rise with industrial wartime actions and deputies reassigned to company protection.
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Grand Jury
Hollanton
Mich
Fort Det
Sherif
James Crusoe
A. MacDowell
Cérand Hapide
Sfcd
O' Bien
Mike Gurquatti
Ben
LiAnse
Guymatti
Sherif Cruse
Richard Burke
Stourke
Moving Picture Theater
Copper Country
Rourke
Mexico default on semiannual bond interest signals financial distress
Mexico faces default on both internal and external debt interest within six months following a cabinet meeting. Officials in Washington attribute the Huerta regime’s financial strain to a US blockade preventing new loans, while General Villa masss forces toward Chihuahua for a southern campaign.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Britain
France
Washington
D.C
Huerta
Chihuahua
Francisco Villa
Vietory
Ojinaga
Oconto Man Convicted in Three Coat Heist
Charles Britton of Oconto Wisconsin used a ruse in Rhinelander to steal three coats from local merchants. He concealed mackinaws by draping them over his arm and exiting after inspection. Police nabbed him in a saloon where he admitted sale proceeds. He pleaded guilty in municipal court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speaal
Wis
Charles Britton
Oconto
Britton
Tidal Wave Adds to Terror of Kagoshima
Reports from Kagoshima indicate a severe earthquake and volcanic eruption intensified by a tidal wave. Officials fear heavy loss of life and property as ash falls and communications collapse. Railways cut and ships move to aid relief amid a large port industry town.
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Associated Proas
Tokyo
Addea
Kagoshima
Japan
Tony
Kumamate
Kagu-shinta
Mipagall
Krushi
Luss
Nagasaki
Kurmamot
Lee Ian
Kasgonhima
Ile
JadMay
Satem Anid
Stedimaliip
Kagoshima Uit
Faithful Service Recognized for Long Wisconsin Guard Career
Maj J A Nemlitz of Oshkosh is elevated to lieutenant colonel in the Second Wisconsin Infantry as a reward for decades of steady service in peace and war. He served in the Spanish American War, held multiple guard posts, and is praised as a key builder of the state's National Guard with broad support from officers, men, and friends.
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J. A. Nemle
Ashkesh
Wisconsin National Guard
Madison
Volonel Nemitz Hns
Wisconsin
Miele Sansends
Wisconsin Infantry
Oshkosh
Pany
Nenuts
Wisconsin Service
United States Volunteer Service
Spain
Porto Rico
United Volant Service
Jar
Runk
Nemitz
Nationa Guard
Notre Dame Cathedral Fire Injures Seven Firemen
Fire at the Montreal Notre Dame Cathedral began in a hardware district blaze and spread beyond control in strong winds. Seven firemen were injured as the blaze damaged the cathedral area and surrounding structures amid frigid temperatures.
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Associated Press
Montreal
Otre Dame
Brig
Madison
Aversal
Northwestern
Madizon
Wis
Dan
Commercial National Bank
Palace of Sweets
Boe
Bus Collision Insurance and Value Report
The traffic department of the state and rai road commission report a bus valued between 100 and 150 dollars with insurance set at 2600 dollars. Names including M. Brown a bookseller and Wi Woo Carmatter are noted among associates and professionals.
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The
State -Rairoad Commission
M. Brown
Wi Woo
Carmatter
Ork Cio
Joint Installation Honors Miles Eternp No 1 Veterans
A joint installation of officers for Miles Eternp No 1 United States Spieled War Veterans and the Marti Washington austliars of Hierarap was held Monday evening at Weeden Hill. The auxilliary members participated in a formal ceremony with officers listed including President Mrs Benarisg Shawn and Treasurer Julia Kelsevi. After the installation, reading of verses and rhodes selections followed by refreshments and games.
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Miles Eternp
Marti Washington Austliars
Hierarap
Montyesenine
Damitasys Tk
Weeden Hill
Benarisg Shawn
Vdeq
Red Sutton
Famier
Amrx
Natherin Julia Kelsevi
Heth Marden
Ale Button
Mes
Fda
Stauden
Trius
Kuaard
Mis
Tilanebe
Tyrivet
Miles Cuoip
Capi UG
Carbusta Linis
John Stronhy
Ernest Abachiers
Renin
Brandenraus
Henry Coriver
W. A. Marden
BH. . Smith
Surges
Frank Callies
Hin
Pfenry Hansen
Word Pictures Differ
Adsociated Press reports a national calamity and prospects of prosperity with Democrats praising growth and Republicans warning of economic ruin. Hardwick notes US Steel plans reemployment in Pittsburgh while Hartnett cites steel plants operating at fifty percent capacity and predicts further wage cuts by February 1.
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Press
Washington
Jan l- Maana
Gevoux Shane
United States
Bterl Corporation
Pittsburg
Harehnett Republican
Senate debate over railroad measure persists in Washington
Senator Chamberlain says the Moshe railway bill will not be delayed in the Senate as debate resumes. He notes strong representation of interests opposed to opening the territory to government railroads and mentions familiar faces in the gallery. Senators Burton and Hawkhead plan to oppose the bill.
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Seator Chamberlain
Washington
D- Dance
Senate
Chamberlain
Benator Chamberlain
Burton
Hawkhead
Stolen Brass Ringed in Fond du Lac Junk Case
Ashkosh police tracked a horse and wagon driver Samuel Manes to a North End Fond du Lac junk haul. A load of scrap brass siding and other pieces was found among rags, with value estimated high as brass at sixteen cents a pound. Manes, charged as a suspected thief, was taken to Fond du Lac for processing, and authorities arranged to return the stolen metal to its rightful owners.
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du Lac
Magn
Food du Lac
Ashkosh Police Department
Brass Beartiaa
Wheels
Bablit
Sq Dorth
North End du Tac
Patrainiin
Almimermin
Maine
Samuel Manes
Cedar Street
Fond du Lac
Toles Nolin
Fond du Joie
Manes
Akerm
Sea Line
Lonte
Treasurer McLean Pleads Guilty in Campaign Contributions Case
New York treasurer of the Democratic state committee Jay Arthur McLean pleaded guilty to accepting contributions from a corporation. Supreme Court Justice Vernon M. Pasig suspended sentence. McLean, a Newburgh, New York resident, had served as treasurer for about ten years and faced charges tied to contractor contributions.
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CBI Associa
Cea
New York
Jay
Arthur A. McLean
Campaesa
Supreme Court
Vernon M. Pasig
Senten McLean Wars
McLean
Newburgh
S. C
Dasgine
Nee
Democratic State Committee
Flo
Dunkel Plans Fifty Foot Boat For Oshkosh Use
Charles Dunkel reports completed a 2.4 spilo cruise from the Mississippi to the Gulf and Pot sig Fia. He sold the launch Annie Leon at air price and says his snow will return to Oshkosh. He will build a fifty foot craft ten feet wide for lake and river use.
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Charles Dunkel
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Pot
Sig. Fia
Annie Leon
Oshkosh
Dunkel
Lnes
Christmas in Rome Letter From Mr Broan
Mr and Mrs Broad travel to Rome and describe a remarkable and interesting experience. The letter notes the unique scenery and impressions, with Mr Broad’s pleasing and characteristic style conveying the event.
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Rome
Broad
Road
Mail steamer Cobequid reported in danger near Bay of Fundy
Royal Mail steamer Cobequid bound from the West Indies to Halifax ran aground off Briar Island Bay of Fundy in a fierce storm. Wireless contact was lost, with about 150 people aboard including 75 crew. Rescue ships and government steamers mobilized as vessels race to assist amid zero visibility and heavy seas.
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Associated Press
Jlulifax
Herny
O John
N. B
Royal Mail
Bay of Andy
Cobequid
Department of Marine
Bsheries
Cape Sable
Brier Island
Bay of Wundy
Kronprinzessin Govilie
Westport
Tiwan
Kronprinzess
Cecilie
Bremen
New York
Belevede
Gcobequid
Briac Island
St. John
Dan
Cobeuntd
West Indies
Halifaxs
Briar Iuland
Wouth
Bay of Fundy
Cheviarchie Department
Lansdowne
Brive Ishold
Srompringossin Vecile
Lady Laurier
Grenada
Udtirg
Helifax
Anil
Montreal
Ona
Jem Island
Cariel Nxinity
Fhoyal Mal Steam Vacket Company
Perenty-Hve
Kalhan
Mass
Cape Cod
Nantucket Sound
Nonemoy
Umbar
Nantucket
Lehigh Valley
Tevington
Great Point
Eality
Coskata Fife Saving
Wood Hole
Masy
Martha's Vineyard
Revenue Cutter
Acushnet
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Cory Siun Golarameant
GGEST
Lee
Aludisiai
Atorney
Gwen Far Awl
Ganudamus
Datine
Sipe Coury Rey
Uli
Madizan
Wiscuneimn Traction
Apans
Plamon
Ape
Yelkart
Cabs
Menasha
Ite- Cendant
Respon
Utferto
Te Resterbe
Fom
Geroyk
Milwanker Bank
Marshall and Fisley Bank
Leach
Milwanker
Millwaukée
Stork
Board of Review
Savings Bank
Laud
Ani W E. KR
L. Co. Y
Mibwankee
Ponto Landa
Wallschaleger
Tyurcoughsvelto
Richland
Fewnenna
Rickey
Wisdlam Ve
Wisdom
Dolphin
Peacock Mining Up
Holle Verk
Chinpe Sugar Co
Ibhnann
Coo
Gates
Milwoutkee
Itupthiges
Ayovs
Pattie Lamber Co
Brunner
Soo Railway Co
Vicker
Bryne
Wallace
Natie Ravine
Werank
Wisconsin Prast Co
Bird
Soineswerith
Bilal
John MooOlin
Ato Hank
wAssne
Mercury
Lawrence
Columbus
Jesterday
Oqeder
Evra
Cinkun
Ferria
Ccanother
Stone Investigati
Copper Ceountry Comancrerd Club
Dee Elaring
Romte
Excape Testa
Ana
E Few
Terror Stricker
Sakura Jima
Vietend
Ringhill
Almen Lake
Ldevut
A. Nemitz
Eterna
Ata
Admids
Shhosh Boatwan
MR. Broan
Fair and
Ima
Rims Tre
Vere
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