11 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
1
President Hoover refused the Senate's demand for secret documents on the London naval treaty. He argued disclosure would breach trust and harm future negotiations, noting confidential materials were shared in confidence to protect American interests and relations with other nations.
Raleigh reports convict Cito Wood, subject of an experiment in humanities by Gov. O Max Gardner, at large for the fourth time after escaping yesterday. He was serving 22.5 years for murder of a Greensboro pawnbroker. Previous escapes occurred in 1924 and later, with varied methods and periods at liberty.
A pageant in Brussels on July 28, two days after Belgian independence day, gathers 3000 participants from nine provinces. The event reenacts key moments from Roman times through the Crusades and the 1830 revolution to modern Belgium.
Washington, D. C. continuing debate over the London naval treaty. Senator Hale argues the pact fails to curb armaments and would leave the United States weaker. He asserts France Italy and Britain gain while Japan receives a substantial increase in capital ship ratios. He warns the treaty harms U.S. safety and national interests.
Frank P Walsh, attorney for two men convicted in the San Francisco Preparedness Day bombing, seeks American Bar Association inquiry. He cannot locate John MacDonald, a key witness in the Moon ex Bilings trials of 1916, hoping the witness will testify Governor Young’s jury faced perjury claims.
Francis M Stehenson reports Claudius Huston told Republican leaders he will announce his status as RNC chairman after the Senate adjourns not now. He says no promises were made and urged parties to stop press speculation. Huston indicated plans to summon the executive committee in the fall, pleasing party leaders seeking his retirement.
Maj Louis G Meister, Cleveland manager of Curtiss-Wright Flying Service, warned that a new ruling by Federal Judge Hahn in Toledo setting minimum flight height over property near airports creates risk. He said more than 3,400 airspace acres would be needed for planes to fly down from 500 feet and that few airports are large enough to accommodate this.
In San Sebastian Spain beachgoers at Curecha beach will soon be allowed sun baths in natural salts. Previously police arrested bathers who did not cover themselves. Moral associations had opposed nude sunbathing but the sun bath rule changes reflect shifting attitudes.
Washington report notes that Postmaster General Brown and Expert Tilton push higher first class mail charges to end the postal deficit. They seek a 21 cent per ounce rate, arguing the department should be self supporting. The current 1885 rate is cited as anomalous.
State's Attorney John A Swanson said after five weeks of investigation into the Alfred Lingle shooting that authorities lack sufficient evidence to present to a grand jury. He refused to reveal specific witnesses or actions, noting ongoing investigative programs and possible determinations on T Brundidge and Patsy Tar et. The Chicago Tribune report cites confusion over preliminary details and unresolved questions about a natural death theory and other leads.
Green Bay Wis. Pi-Si dam Nickolas or one of his party planned to leave today for Louisville Ky to return Bernard Cov, former inmate of the state reformators here, who is wanted in connection with the robbery of Gustave Padke. Aitte Sturgeon farmer, of 3300 dollars, was arrested in Louisville county.
Chicago publishers deny concealment amid racketeering rumors surrounding reporter Alfred J. Lingle. Leaders of The Daily Times, Tribune, Daily News, Herald Examiner, Evening American, and Evening Post discuss investigations, private probes, and firings while stressing trust in facts before judgment.
Wisconsin shows mostly fair conditions tonight and Saturday with warm spell. Upper Great Lakes see moderate northwest winds and fair skies, with slight cooling in extreme western Superior. Lower Great Lakes report moderate north to northwest winds and general fair conditions through Saturday. Upper Michigan remains fair with minimal change, though extreme western portions may see unsettled Saturday. Observations note fair conditions at 1 p.m. with a maximum near 44 and minimum around 9, light precipitation at 0.4 inch, south winds recorded at 29.59.
Gov. Walter Kohler announced a citizen committee to tackle Wisconsin unemployment, forming a subcommittee with leaders from labor, industry, and academia. The panel will report July 17 on job offices, statistics, public works, and stabilizing employment through hours adjustments and reassignments.
The article reports Sir Arthur Conan Doyle transmitting a message from the spirit world via a medium Nino Pecorare. It quotes Doyle saying there is no death and that he will speak to his wife Saturday, is writing a book there, and will give his thumb print Tuesday to prove he is alive. Joseph Dunninger leads the investigation into phenomena and confirms a hand shake in darkness felt as human.
J Armour takes an early lead in the National Open with a strong start on the back nine. Hagen closes in as Armour embarks on a Saturday round, while Bob Shave from Cleveland shoots 72 to reach 148 total. Other notable scores include Joe Farnese 159 and Gene Sarazen 134.
More than 900 men applied for work on the new high school as construction began yesterday in Wisconsin Rapids. Superintendent J Winden said many applicants were not currently out of work but sought to improve their employment status.
The Wisconsin public emergency board released 984 408 for state building work and appropriated 92 208 to handle increased inmate populations. Gov. Walter Kohler cited growing prison, reformitory, and hospital counts and authorized construction and equipment at Taycheedah and other facilities plus additions at Sparta School and Green Bay Reformatory.
Police arrest 78 year old Nicholas of Bridgeport after he pretended to cure ailments by fire, purifying money with a soporific solution. He allegedly carried bundles of money and papers, then set them alight at a railroad station, claiming to purify wealth and heal people. Authorities recovered 67 dollars in the sting.
Oshkosh police join Calumet County officials in pursuing three youthful bandits who robbed the Hickory Grove roadhouse on Lake Road near Waverly Beath and Appleton, escaping with about $200. Bartender Joseph Butler described two armed suspects, one with a revolver, while a third man waited outside in a car with Illinois plates. They fled after locating the cash register, leaving Butler with his hands up as patrons and staff watched. Proprietor Celia Schroeder reported the roadhouse.
In Odense Denmark a memorial pageant honors Hans Christian Andersen, renowned author of fairy tales. The ceremony includes a dedication of a new memorial and a future performance recounting his stories, with community leaders and locals taking part.
Justice moves to resolve a Luzerne county ballot dispute over perforated ballots in the Republican race for governor. The ruling advances the case to a court section, aiming to place Gifford Pincket or Francis Shunk Brown on the November ballot, amid Brown's challenge to the ballots' validity due to perforations used to detect counterfeit votes.
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