Roosevelt Opposes Relief Restrictions John Barton Payne Dies
Washington reports the death of John Barton Payne chair of the Red Cross since 1921 from pneumonia at age 59. A prominent public servant, Payne earned international honors for humanitarian work, served under Wilson Harding Coolidge and Roosevelt, and held posts including secretary of the Interior and railroad director. Born 1855 in Pruntytown Virginia, he rose from modest beginnings to lead major public and wartime service efforts.
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Thoroughfare Gap
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United States
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Board of Appeals
Treas
United United States Shipping
Beloit man named Wisconsin state FHA director
The Federal Housing Administration named Ernest C. Fiedler of Beloit as Wisconsin state director, succeeding E. Matt Werner who resigned. The appointment is effective immediately, with Fiedler serving from the Milwaukee housing headquarters. He was recommended by Senator F. L. Ryan Duliy.
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Washington
Capone May Be Found Guilty Of Massacre
Chicago reports claim seven Valentines Day massacre victims from 1929 threaten Al Capone’s safety as prosecutors seek links to the seven killers. Byron Bolton allegedly confessed naming gang associates including Murray Humphreys Fred Burke Gus Winklhofer and Russell Gibson among others. Federal officials deny possessing a confession while tracing the killings to Capone and his men at Alcatraz.
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Frank Aste
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Murray Humphreys
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Leavenworth
Fred
Goetz slain after fleeing with Bremer ransom money
A St Paul contractor linked to the Bremer ransom was killed after attempting to flee with the money. The killer allegedly handed over the suspect to authorities with instructions to collect the payment and executions followed.
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Bremer
Waller
Marce
St. Paul
Officials Protest 20 Percent Budget Cut Plan
Madison Secretary of State Danonann and Health Officer Dr A Harper told the finance committee that an executive budget reducing state expenses by 20 percent would force salary cuts and lower services, arguing the plan would destabilize departments while suggesting targeted aid to counties under Roosevelt era programs.
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Woman Freed After Carrot Fine Under City Ordinances
A Kenosha case ends with a woman released after a provision required paying a carrot fine under city ordinances. Judge Calvin Slewn ruled the action valid and ordered imprisonment for failure to comply, though the defendant was freed on default.
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Jath
Kenalia
Murzet
Calvin
Alleged passer of worthless checks caught by Bellegy
A garbled report notes an alleged passer of worthless checks was caught by Bellegy, with unclear details. The fragment mentions individuals Milwander Woe, Joa. aiden Luras, and Pudi Syst, but the text is unreadable.
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Joa
Aiden Luras
Ueses Pina
Geterlive Ageniy
Testimony in German born Hauptmann trial interrupted
The trial at Flensinglow New Jersey paused as defense attorney Mr Reilly pressed witness Bruno Richard Hauptmann about his time in Germany and early life. The hearing focused on Hauptmanns education, entry into the United States, and various jobs before the Lindbergh kidnapping case.
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Edward J. Reilly
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Edward J. Reills
Counei- Hauptmann
Lane
A. Gerpentsy
Lindsay Convicted by Jurors in Fourth Degree Mass Slaughter
Clarence Lindsay found guilty by circuit court jury of fourth degree manslaughter in the December 18 death of Sorenson. Case continued for sentencing until February 2 before Judge Beglinger. Lindsay free on bail under local rules. The verdict stems from Lindsay striking Sorenson on Main Street causing a fatal injury and Civil proceedings note.
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O'Clook
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Lindsay
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Sorenson
Irvin Main
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Main Street
Jeffor
Fultess Street
Dridd
Kranzer
City Physi
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Aks
Pelaedie
Rhard
L. Charles A. Barnard
Wisconsin Drafts Relief Bill With Wide Taxes and Exemptions
A Wisconsin relief bill outlines a broad surtax on incomes, corporate dividends, inheritances, gifts, and utility earnings, with high exemptions for married and single filers. The plan tax rates range from 1 percent to 7 percent across income brackets, plus a 4 percent tax on hydroelectric and utility earnings, and a graduated treatment for capital gains and losses under the 194 match.
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Associated Press
Madixon
Wisconsin
Wye
Mercury Rises Across Wisconsin Amid Cold Snap
Reports show temperatures climbing in Milwaukee and other areas as a severe cold spell eases. Schools remain closed in Ashland. Marinette sees 399 pupils absent as relief workers mobilize on streets amid icy conditions and power outages.
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Rhinelander
Mercury
Weather Bureau
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Sinler
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Textile labor costs push branch into the red
A historical report notes rising labor costs hitting a textile branch hard. The piece recalls company figures, market pressures, and a leadership response as the unit faced losses and strategic reassessment amid ongoing economic strain.
Explosion Forces Five Families From Homes In Sietegen WI
A boiler blast drove five families from their homes in Sietegen Wisconsin. Fire crews contained the fire with no injuries reported. Residents waited in cold conditions as authorities assessed damage and secured the area.
Robs Filling Station Gains Quiet Water Fete
A disrupted OCR fragment mentions a filling station and a water fete with unclear names. The readable parts indicate an event at a local station possibly tied to community festivities, but exact details, participants, dates, and locations are unreadable.
Roosevelt defends four billion work relief fund plan
President Roosevelt faces House opposition as he transmits the joint resources board and public works reports. He argues a fixed itemized budget is impossible amid unemployment and emergency needs and endorses a broad five hundred billion annual development fund after the crisis eases.
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Misssippi Valley
Six Year Drive of Huge Reindeer Herd Is Being Completed
Large scale reindeer herd program moves toward completion as agencies and communities coordinate labor, funding, and transport. Officials from Kib, Svalbard, and regional agencies report progress amid winter conditions and logistical challenges.
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