Roosevelt Ultimatum on relief bill sparks House clash
President Roosevelt seeks passage of a $4.22 billion work relief bill with no strings attached while Democrats push for specific pork allocations. Speaker Byrns adjourns amid uproar as Republicans press for quick action and rules fights shape the session.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Joseph W. Byrns
Dewey Short
Missouri
John J. O'Connor
New York
Ficor
Edward T
Join Garner
White House
House
Wittman Wins 1934 Distinguished Service Award
J C Wittman Oshkosh aviator dubbed crusader of the air was named winner of the 1934 Distinguished Service Award by the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce at the bosses’ banquet in the Athen hotel. Rev Leo Oberheiter lauded Wittman’s deeds drawing nation attention to Oshkosh while he was in Florida for an air meet. Ray E Peterson received the award key for presentation upon Wittman’s return, with a testimonial booklet of local well wishers to be handed over.
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S. J. Wittman
Oshkosh
Junior Chamber of Commerce
the Athearn Hotel
United States
Wiltman
Leo Oberheiter
Incomplete Meeting Yet Produces Circulation Plan
A fragmented report notes a circulation plan named aooxlet discussed at a meeting with signatures gathered in the lobby of First National Bank. The plan, organized by Forrest R. Polk as chairman, lists contacts and appeals for funding, with references to aviation interests and New Orleans links.
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Kmarnn
First National Air
Nget
Lere
Forrest R. Polk
Chaiman
Lamb
B. J
Fis
Isane Tsabi
Orleans
Private Hydrant Destruction Shocks Town
Local report details widespread hydrant damage attributed to a private utility company. Officials investigate the incident, noting several hydrants smashed and water service disruptions across multiple blocks. Community members fear reduced fire safety while authorities pursue remedies and accountability.
Record of a harsh cold spell and fading weather warnings
The Milwaukee weather report notes a departing cold wave from Wisconsin and a following low pressure area predicted to bring warmer sun and light winds. Another Arctic air mass emerges from north central Canada, expected to arrive Thursday, with subzero readings and continuing harsh conditions across Green Bay and Mid Kansas City. Local temps fell to minus twelve at Green Bay and nine below today, while other areas show minus nine to minus six overnight and in the morning.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Weather Bureau
Canada
Thurscar
Micnday
Green Bar
Milan
Will Meet at Haples to Draft Transfer of Saar
Several injured when a tank explodes in an incident linked to the Saar transfer talks. Delegates from World Re Mie plan a Haples meeting to draft conditions and review safety standards.
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Haples
Saar
Witness for the Defense Tikes Stand in Lindsay Trial
Mrs. Nora Lautenschwinger opened for the defense in Clarence Lindsay’s trial on third and fourth degree manslaughter and assault. She testified that after Sorenson was struck he fell backward, not striking the sidewalls, and that she and Dorothy Durant observed his collapse near the theater.
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Clarence Lindsay
Walter Sorenson
Lars
C. J. Combs
Lanienschliger
Sorenson
Lindsay
Iro’n Main
Hartender
Steve Gore
Don
Sorensson
Miss Durant
Trving
Kroger
Main Treet
Lautens Grraidine Diehl
Sorangen
Tebenen
Msi
Strent
Seilager
Auten
DIES UNDER TONS OF COAL SCREENINGS
A fragmentary note describes deaths amid coal screenings and other unreadable details. The text contains garbled phrases and poor OCR, but indicates fatal incidents or dangers associated with coal processing activities and related health concerns.
Hauptmann Identified Again Near Lindbergh Home
Report of Bruno Hauptmann identified for the second time as the man seen near the Lindbergh estate before the kidnapping. The testimony references a plaster cast of a footprint and a phonograph recording, contending the suspect matched the scene and timing surrounding Baby Charles Lindbergh's abduction in 1930.
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Lindbergh
William Aa. Kinne
Associated Press
Flemington
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Charles A. Lindberth
Millard White Couleur
Whited
Mamntmane
St.j Omind’s
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Bronx
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Oman
Wisconsin highway safety measure aims to cut wrecks
Madison Wisconsin today sent two resolutions to the president and Congress urging a highway safety program that would employ hundreds of thousands to widen shoulders, culverts and bridges, eliminate dangerous curves, and improve intersection visibility. The plan cites 760,000 accidents annually causing 35,000 deaths and over a billion dollars in losses. Detroit police report Alvin Karpis and Marty Campbell found near Momie after an abduction in Allentown Pennsylvania. The fugitives, linked to the Barker-Karpis gang, are sought by federal authorities. A car tied to the case was found abandoned near Wadsworth with a hospitalized doctor left behind.
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Unose
Kenneth Honping
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la Fole Jolie
Madison
Congress
Joseph Clancy
Dermoaurah
Raecine
Hikhwa
Detroit
Mich
Alvin Karpis
Marty Campbell
Allentown
Momie
Laird Detroit
Felb Ab
Knypls
Campbell
Bremer
Torace Hunsicker
Karpis
Hiley
Quakeriiny
Hint
Ohio
Bunsicker
Wadsworth
Joseph Ramley
Albert
Intiala
Wors
Charsid
Maurer Tae En Deadert Cout
Loward
Toledo
Vad
Momer
Sherif
Barre Campbell
Jasradan
Ani Yar
Mais and Legenza Told by Judge They Must Die
Richmond officials report a sensational case involving Mais and Legenza accused of murder and conspiracy. Judge Reber and Walter Legenza appear in court amid claims of theft and manipulation. Authorities seek to resolve a alleged killing tied to Philadelphia ties and a reputed victim.
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Legenza
Ghair
Richmond, Va
Reber Main
Walter Legenza
Philadelphia
William OF
Phlads
Une
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