Seek Key Log of the Jam in Legislature
A group of twelve legislators including a La Follette representative and the budget director met to seek a solution to the jam blocking Wisconsin’s 1935 legislature. The informal conference discussed department appropriations, taxes, pensions, income tax loopholes, and the beer tax. Progressives urged a strong stance for relief powers and loopholes passage, while opposing tax increases. The meeting aimed to adjourn sine die within weeks if major business moved forward.
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Madison
la Follettte
Wisconsin
Phil
la Follette
House
Roland Kannenberg
Wausau
Senate
Edicorm
Lobby probe finds more information on telegram forgeries
Washington authorities seek data from major telegraph firms about forged and unsigned telegrams sent to influence legislation, including a utility bill. Testimony names 760 York telegrams from Quay Haller and involvement by York Railway, Metropolitan Edison, and Associated Gas and Electric officials. many messages bore signatures or were unsigned. Further testimony from Postal Telegraph Manager Luther Coleman discusses omitted signer identities and possible overstatements. The matter may be referred to the communications committee for further action.
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Washington
The
Communication Commission
D. Harold Oliver
Associated Press
Quay C. Haller
York
Associated Gas and Electric Company
Senate
E. A. Barnitz
York Railway Company
Metropolitan Edison Company
Haller
Congress
Barnite
Luther A. Coleman
Black
United States
Communications 3
Son Company
Associated Gas and Electric Lcompany
Charles E. Sm
Siash
Wit Insurance
Back to the Farm Movement Lifts Land Prices
The Back to the Farm movement has raised farm land values by about 15 to 23 percent, with prices up in the central West and by auctions showing $10.35 per hundred dollars of land value. Nebraska Wyoming South Dakota reports and a sale near town at $155 an acre illustrate rising market activity.
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Omaha
Becx
Ritherim
Tea Lear
Wyoming
South Dakota
Nebraska
WS Vo Agen
Middie West
ATCO
Whisky plant blast and fire devastates Peoria distillery
A massive explosion and ensuing fire at the Hiram Ver Distillery near Peoria swept through the plant, damaging six million gallons of whisky and a steel rackhouse. Officials estimate losses around 2.78 million with twelve workers injured and one missing. Production continued in undamaged sections as fire crews battled the blaze. The cause remains undetermined with theories ranging from leaking liquor to electrical faults.
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Harrys L. Ti
Peoria
Hiram Ver
Compa
Hulsebus
Carder
Sendi
Troll
Selvage
The
Mrs John J Blaine Named to Personnel Board
Mrs John J Blaine received a gubernatorial appointment to a state personnel board seat. The move follows earlier public service in La Crosse and parallels the community’s notice of governance changes.
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John J. Blaine
Sentenced for Cattle Theft by Fathers in Jefferson
A Jefferson court sentenced individuals for stealing cattle from their fathers. The case details show a criminal proceeding with a focus on property loss and familial involvement. The report notes July timing and local weather context as part of the day's observations.
Royal Air Force Flying Boat Sets England to Singapore Run
A Royal Air Force flying boat with a crew of unknown size took off from Plymouth at 5 34 p m aiming to establish an all empire route from England to Singapore. The initial leg targets Gibraltar as the first stop.
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Plxymouth
England
Royal Air Force
Singapore
Gibralt
Midwest States Halt Work Relief Over Harvest Labor
The spread of work relief curbs across seven states slows harvest labor as farmers complain they cannot hire enough workers. Federal estimates show a marked rise in demand for farm hands with a countrywide average wage up to 2.75 dollars per hour amid better crop conditions. Nebraska moves to cut federal relief in 26 counties and reduce in 15 others until farming hires meet needs. Illinois Iowa North Dakota Minnesota Ohio also pause or scale back relief, urging workers to seek field labor or face denial of support.
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Federal
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
North Dakota
Ohio
Seek 100 Percent Membership in the Carriers Society
Fond du Lac Wisconsin UPI reports members of the Wisconsin Rural Carriers association at their 31st annual convention push for full 100 percent membership. A gold roving cup trophy was shown as incentive for continued high participation, with future membership drives planned to retain the cup.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
UPI
Wisconsin Rural Carriers Association
Sville
Goodman Named Conservation Head
A notice records Goodman named as head of conservation. The brief entry places the appointment in 1924 with minimal context and no further details.
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Goodman
Appl ies for pardon in Washington case trail
An incomplete AP wire item notes a pardon request connected to a Washington case, mentioning Steve and dates but the fragmentary report leaves specifics unclear about the individuals or proceedings involved.
Washington faces Aug. 10 end of term amid tariff battles
The Senate clashed over reciprocal trade treaties as discussions on extending the Washington administration's term continued. A resolution proposing an August 10 adjournment without a special session was debated, while efforts to repeal or modify trade pacts surfaced. Vandenberg and McCarran led proposals on treaty repeal and ratification, with vote maneuvers delaying final decisions and signaling heightened tariff tensions.
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Washington
Wday
Dehiavare
Congress
Senate Union
Senate
Norris
David T. Walh
Joseph T. Robinson
Arthur H. Vandenberg
Michigan
Pat McCarran
Nevada
McCarran
Genberg
Man Killed When Car Hits Truck Parked On Road
A fatal crash occurred when a car struck a truck parked on the road. Investigators say the driver incurred no injuries, while the truck driver died at the scene. Police are questioning witnesses and reviewing the collision.
Fuller of Oshkosh Heads State Group
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Superior
Wis
Corte Lnudd Cornsénton
Attom
Kari Rom
Kidnaping of Traveling Salesman Alleges Bandit Action
A dealer on a business run was seized by three men who forced him to surrender his car and possessions. The incident occurred near Marysville Kansas when part of a gang also linked to robberies displayed a weapon. Local reports describe a chaotic escape as the suspect fled toward the river and the crime scene drew investigators from nearby towns.
Young Teacher Named Marquette Dean Amid Turbulent Era
A young educator has been named to a dean role at Marquette University amid campus changes. The move signals growing leadership within the university’s academic ranks and reflects ongoing reforms in faculty governance.
France Plans to Aid Duce's League Strategy
Paris and Britain press a firm League of Nations stance to avert war between Mussolini's Italy and Ethiopia. A reported meeting of the League council later this month may test the covenant as old tensions and fears of a breach loom.
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Paris
Great Britain
League of Nations
Ethiopia
League Council
Business of City Resumed Under Guards
National guardsmen used tear gas to disperse a crowd at a stamping mill amid labor trouble fueling a general strike in Terre Haute Indiana. Guards restored order as downtown stores reopened though teamsters remained on strike and ice milk deliveries were limited. City officials reported injuries and arrests while martial law restricted assemblies and movement.
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Terre Haute
Ind
Central Press. Association
Teste Maute
National
National Guard
Terre Haute Retail Merchants Association
Teamsters
Paul V. McNutt
Vigo County
Silam F. Cronin
Terre Haute Tribune
Tre Terre Haute
Cronin
Eugene Harart Ile
Congress Consideration of New Money Fractions
The article discusses proposed U S coins of five, three, two, and one cent values with dates to June 37, 1937. It notes foreign examples from Britain France Italy and Japan including a Czech two heller worth fractions of an American cent.
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Oscar Morris
Mwatukeo
Committee On Legislatecedure
York, Pa
Hiram Walker
Grace Ogden
la Crosse
Jefferson
Upper Lakes
Huron
Buckstalf Observatory
Matumum
Bararseter
Carriers’ Society
Iment
Steve Ri
Dats
Fara Meen
Macro
Hastings
Delaware
Marysville
Han
Serena
Pees Moun
Mateos
Comunuert
Cniumn
Marquette
France
Duce
Italy
Britain
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