Propaganda and religion shift Wisconsin vote in 1928 race
Madison testimony details religious influence on Smith support and La Follette tangle. Herman Sachtsen claims propaganda swayed four of five voters over SmithCatholicism and wet stance. Herbert Mount presents La Follette correspondence while Milwaukee departs back La Follette Jr. as governor bid. Progressive Club backed Smith with about $25,000 in six weeks. Schmedeman notes Kohler inquiry and campaign-finance concerns.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Alfred E. Smith
Herman Saehtsen
al Smith
Progressive Republican Committee
Capitol
Sachtsen
Smith
Herbert Mount
Milwaukee County
John Schafer
Milwaukee
Phil la Follette
Robert M. la Follette
la Follette
Roberts M. la Follette, Jr
Progressive Club
Progressive Club of
Schmedeman
Walter J. Kohler
Tsons
Hi Beha
Kohler
George Blanchard
Edgerton
Oscar Morris
Robert Nixon
Bayfield
J. W. Carew
Ladysmith
Complete Art in the Summer Lodge at Black River
Mrs Walter Kohler sponsors a Black River Painting Game session as students from the Colt School of Art, with Arthur N Coit directing. They work at Rudolph Kuehne’s Black River lodge near Sheboygan, focusing on fundamentals over mere depiction to train the eye in color and light.
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Sheboygan
Wis
WSNSI
Walter
J. Kohler
Colt School of Art
Rudolph Kuehne
Black River
Arthur N. Cait
Madison
Kohier
Coit
Devils Lake
Baraboo
Taliesin
Wright
Spring Green
Calt
Wis. Letter Carriers elect new state officers
Ashland Wis Richard Hodge of Campbellsport was elected president of the state Le Carriers association at its convention F Barnett Marathon vice president C H Speizner Rice Lake secretary and George Walker Centuria treasurer. Marshfield was chosen as the next convention city.
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Ashland
Wis
Richard Hodge
Campbellsport
Vesterdas
le Carriers’ Association
F. Barnlet
Marathon
C. H. Speizner
Rice la Secretars
George Walker
Centuria
Marshfield
SUGGEST EIGHT AS CANDIDATES IN THE NINTH DISTRICT
Appleton Wisconsin Outagamie county Democrats in session last night suggested eight men as candidates for congress in the Ninth district. A committee will select a candidate on orders from a Green Bay meeting. Names include James Hughes John Kuypers J Martin William Evans and D A Clifford from Depere Louis Nelson Kaukauna T H Ryan Gus Keller, Sr., Appleton. County convention aims to field a full slate for county and state offices as Democrats see improved chances while criticizing the state primary law.
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Appleton
London Naval Treaty Expedites British Parliamentary Passage
The House of Commons on second reading passed the London naval treaty bill, clearing the path to a third reading and ratification. The bill, sent to the committee of the whole, aligns with Washington treaty provisions and enforces legal effect beyond government circles. Emperor Hirohito in Tokyo was expected to refer the treaty to the privy council with passage anticipated in parliament despite naval opposition.
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London
House of Commons
Committee of the Whale
United States Senate
Japan
Great Britain
Hirohito
Tokyo
Privy Council
Yuko Hamaguchi
Duncan to Sponsor Utilities Legislation in 1931 Session
Milwaukee Senator Thomas M. Duncan announces he will sponsor public utility bills in the 1931 Wisconsin legislature. He notes locally owned utilities should receive equal rights with others and reflects on related unemployment legislation if Assemblyman Robert A. Nixon does not return.
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Milwaukee
League of Wisconsin Municipalies
Thomas M. Duncan
Duncan
Robert A. Nixon
Washburn
Nixon
Death of Suspect Stoddard in Portugal Home
Mamaroneck man N Pim Ralph C Stoddard age 40 director of Ant iles Steamship company was found dead from a bullet last night in his Santarem Portugal home. A son and a maid reported he had occasional stomach trouble and suffered from a filament. Prior leader In January 1919, Figaredo tied to Juzueseolutionary movement and Africa wars figure died today.
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Mamaroneck. N. Pim
Ralph C. Stoddard
Antiles Steamship Company
Santarem
Portugal
Aime Figaredo
Lone Woman Takes On Vast Wendel Estate At 442 Fifth
New York gossip notes Miss Ella Weandel inherits control of the $100,000,000 Wendel fortune after the family deaths leave her as the sole guardian of the 442 Fifth Avenue mansion. The reclusive heir keeps to the 1858 house, reading by gas light, shunning electricity and phones, and upholding the Wendels long held creed: never mortgage, never sell, and tenants repair their own spaces.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
March of Progress
Ela Weandel
Sunday
Wendel
Rebecca Wendel Swope
John
Ella
John Gattlieb Wendel
Broadway
Initial hearings into refuge plans postponed to Friday
Camp Minnewiska near Wabasha Minnesota hosts the Ta Committee on conservation and propagation of wildlife. The panel, led by Frederick Walcott and Sen. Pittman, delays hearings until Friday as officials inspect the upper Mississippi wild life refuge area and consider actions for the next Congress. A Chicago Sportsman cruiser trip from Wabasha to La Crosse is planned with a return by train early next week. General Hyde Brown of the Army Engineers is invited to participate in weekend activities.
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Minnewis
Wabasha
Minn
Wild Ife
Commi
Upper Mississippi Wild and Game
Frederick Walcott
Connecticut
Kev Pittmvada
Comrmer
Clai
Rue Refuge Et Me Speas
George E. Scott
Chicago Sportsman
la Crosse
Superior
Jackson
Hyde Brown
Army Engineers
M Sippi
Four Major Packers Seek to Add Retail Stores
Washington reports that four large meat packers win broad support from the federal farm board to modify the 1920 consent decree and allow limited retail distribution. The move, backed as a means to lower living costs, draws Democratic and Justice Department scrutiny as critics promise further reaction.
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Lyle C. Wilson
United Press
Washington
Bigy
Federal Farm Board
Livestock Advisory Committee
C. A. Ewing
Decatur
Ill
Justice Department
Bis Four
Alabama
Mitchell
Conference on Aeronautics Proposed in Milwaukee
An outline for a conference on aeronautics was proposed with a plan to be discussed in October in Midwestern states. The proposal, attributed to Slater, aims to bring together representatives from western states and other aviation figures to discuss aviation education and research. The summary reflects an interim conference idea and committee suggestions.
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Milwaukees
Mittee
Aeronauticr
Slater
Elopement disclosed in Chicago case
A Chicago notice reports the elopement of Melerene Maegerlein, age 20, son of Marcus C. Maegerlein, with Olivia Gray. The disclosure names Superior Judge Gentzel Minegerl¢ as an official of the Cereal mar an.
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Chicago
Melerene Maegerlein
Marcus C. Maegerlein
Olivia Gray
Gentzel Minegerl
Wisconsin Seizing Conn Tobacco Mart ActionReported
A terse police bulletin notes Wisconsin authorities seizing a Connecticut tobacco mart in Hartford. The report hints at enforcement linked to illicit sales and possible involvement of local farmers and merchants, with officials citing violations and ongoing investigations.
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Wisconsin
Conn. Tobacco Mart
Hartford. Conn
D. le
Hartford Echarm
Indian pension retirement notes from Everest era list
Incomplete OCR fragment shows Everest, superintendent roles, and mentions of Chippewa, Potowatomi, Cree, and Anse and Baragz communities. References to Taona, Clippewa, Bert and Odanah hint at locations. file appears to cover retirement, pensions, and tribal affiliations without full context.
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Everest
Las du
Liquors Forbidden In U S Embassies Washington
President Hoover signed an executive order restricting use of diplomatic funds for luxuries including liquor and car hire at nearly 100 American embassies and consulates abroad. The disbursements funded by a $92,000 congressional appropriation cover official entertaining while prohibiting automobile expenses and club dues. Receptions on American holidays, wreaths for ceremonies, tips, dinners, and special entertainments remain permitted under the plan.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
State Department
Foreign Service
Lluba
Department
Boy rides tailplane to Detroit in risky lake sighting
In Cleveland a 13 year old, Billy Jeavons, jumped onto the tail of an amphibian from the Thompson aircraft line after spotting a plane near the lake. Pilot Otis Beard landed in Detroit with the boy aboard the tail, who said he wanted the ride but had no money for fare.
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Detroit
Mich
Billy Jeavons
Bombing Targeted Family in Illinois Mine Unrest
Authorities attributed the blast to factional strife within a Illinois mine union. Hogan his wife and three sons escaped injury. parents blamed for endangering their children in the night attack.
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Feigter
Hogan
Rozzies
Dlinois
Referendum Sought for $106,000 City Penalty Bond Issue
A referendum is urged to approve a $106,000 bond for the erection of a city penitentiary in Loris Chippen.
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Ta Othe Penalsary
Loris Chippen
Shocks Mount As Italy Earthquake Death Toll Rises
Aid to Italy was offered by the American Red Cross in a cable to the Italian Red Cross in Rome. Authorities reported about 3,600 dead and 4,264 injured with one million homeless as aftershocks continued to rattle the stricken regions. Officials warned the final toll could exceed 3,000, while relief efforts expanded across Avellino and surrounding provinces.
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Washington
Blc
Italy
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Rome
Andrue Berding
Avellino
Rof
Messina
Humber
Vicidomint
Onder
Ochateed
Reed Supports Campbell in Race for Congress
In Ripon Wisconsin a meeting of six counties recommended Campbell as the district candidate to succeed the late Lampert. Reed was mentioned as a potential candidate but withdrew after the conference consensus chose Campbell. The group pledged to abide by the decision and urged voters to back Campbell.
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Ripon
Wis
Lampert
Latyrn
Iim Hr
Hase
Campbell
Reed
Shani
Gseed
Youle
Huston Gase Nearing Time of Decision in Party Feud
Washington reports indicate Claudius Huston may resign as Republican National Chairman soon. James Burke and Joseph Nutt traveled to New York to see Huston and confer with President Hoover. Huston aims to resign at his own pacing, possibly delaying announcement until Washington return. No hard feelings among party leaders, with mediation noted and focus on best interests of all concerned.
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Washington
Claudius Huston
Republican Nations
James Francis Burke
Joseph R. Nutt
New York
Huston
Hoover
Burke
White House
Thi
Ile
Nutt
Hugo
Min
Aces Burke
Histon
Judicial Society Elects Officers in Wisconsin Meeting
Wautoma Wisconsin hosts the Judicial Society where REDE Pee cansi Ruip ds is elected president. March marks the year’s first meeting with Jo deni and Joba Rapids in attendance as officers.
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Wautoma
Wis
Rede Peecansi Ruip Ds
Marahi
Presi- Jo Deni
Joba Rapids
Mieetir County
Liquor Smack Seized Amidst Arrests in ASC Namcs Crew
A raid seized liquor during an ASC NAMCS operation. The crew involved were not publicly identified and were arrested. Authorities declined to release names or details pending further investigation.
Campbell Drafted as Regular Republican Candidate for Sixth District
W J Campbell of Oshkosh was drafted as the Regular Republican candidate for Congress in Wisconsin's Sixth District. Party leaders from all counties convened at the Hotel Raulf and, after informal and formal ballots, Campbell led with a majority despite earlier refusals.
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W. J. Campbell
Oshkosh
Congress
Raulf
Campbell
Florian Lampert
Northwestern
Mr. Campbell
Northwestern Weather Summary From Archive Report
Fragmentary forecast notes describe an unsettled day with a possible warmer period in the southeast and tonight in south central and extreme north regions. Mentioned are cool to fair conditions in upper Michigan, with a mid afternoon or tonight improvement, and a windy observatory reading with variable east winds and a 29.00 inch barometer.
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Upper Michigan
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