Wisconsin Prison Reform Plea Seeks 2 Million Dollar Fix
Col John J Hannan head of the board of control urges a 2 million dollar appropriation to build new prison hospital shops and expansions. He proposes removal of women from Waupun to Taycheedah and new units at multiple facilities, arguing reform must be funded from the state budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
John J. Hannan
Board of Control
Citizens’ Committee On Crime and Criminal Justice
Wisconsin
Hannan
Waupun
Women’s Reformatory
Taycheedah
Central State Hospital
Weapun
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Reformatory
Colonel Hannan
Ee Eeree
Mayor Prepares 10 Fight Recall Move
Mayor Charles Bowie and aide John Gillespie fight a recall effort after petitions neared 111,270 signatures with 20,000 checked and 4,000 ruled invalid. Distin oversees signatures while Gillespie seeks a restraining order as recall backers claim public garbage control and patronage abuses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakley E. Distin
Gillespie
Frank H. Dohany
Distin
Bowles
Penn
Frank Couzens
Pick Rhinelander As Next Eagle Convention City
A Chicago Tribune report outlines a violent crime era linked to Lorenzo Juliano, a Capone associate, found dead after a car plunge. Officials pledge root-cause reform, reassign liquor cases to federal authorities, and pursue investigations into bombings and murders tied to organized crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pick Rhinelander
Next Eagle Convention
Chicago
Lorenzo Juliano
Cook County
United Law Enforcement
Juliano
Blue Island
Alfred
Jake” Lingle
Tribune
Charles S. Deneen
John A. Swanson
Indianapolis
Indiana
John H. Alcock
Herman N. Bundesen
Swanson
al Capone
South Side
Alcock
E. C. Yel Jowley
Prohibition
Versailles Cafe
Salvation Army Camp Opens for Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Youth
More than 1000 young people from Wisconsin and upper Michigan will encamp at Army Lake in Milwaukee on June 27 under Salvation Army officials. The first ten days will be led by Captain Frank Atterton and E J Morris with Brigadier Bertram Rodda among visiting staff. Afterward the camp will serve over 2000 needy mothers and children for summer vacations.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Upper Michigan
Army Lake
Wis
Salvation Army
Frank Atterton
Janesville
E. J. Morris
Boy Scout
William A. McIntyre
Chicago
William Fox
Bertram Rodda
Generally fair with showers in west region
Wisconsin and Great Lakes forecast show generally fair skies tonight and Saturday with increasing clouds and showers in the west. Upper Great Lakes expect light to moderate winds, mainly west to east, while Upper Michigan remains fair with later clouding and showers in the far west. Daily observations note a high of 81 and a low of 54 with no precipitation and northwest winds.
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Associated Presur
Wisconsin
Upper Great Lakes
Superior
Lower Great Lakes
Ontario
Upper Michigan
Northwestern
Buckstaff Observatory
British Policy Outlined by British Secretary of State for India
In an exclusive United Press interview Captain Benn, Britain’s secretary of state for India, cites documents including the Montague Declaration of 1917 and the 1929 viceroy’s remarks to show Britain’s aim for dominion status for India. He stresses maintaining order, the Simon Commission report, and a forthcoming conference to refine policy with Indian opinion in mind. The interview notes India’s vast population and difficult conditions as context for policy decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Russell
United Press
London
U.F
Wedgwood
India
Lord Irwin
Majsby
Captain Benn
Britain
Sir John Simon
Benn
Bobby Jones Sets Great Record In Golf
Bobby Jones wins the British Open for a third time and completes a historic set by holding three major titles. He is the first to hold both the British Open and U S Open titles simultaneously and the only player to win both British Amateur and British Open in the same year since John Ball in 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Bobby Jones
Greater Tin
United States
John Ball
Group action rising in America says Glenn Frank
President Glenn Frank of the University of Wisconsin told editors in Madison that ruralism gives way to urbanism and individualism to groupism. He warned of far reaching political realignments as society moves to highly organized groups and federated action, not centralized government. The talk followed a Wisconsin Rapids banquet for editors from across the United States.
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Madison
Glenn Frank
University of Wisconsin
National Editorial Association
Wisconsin
Michigan Lakeshore
Dr. Frank
Victem
Frank
America
Federated
West Coast
The
United States
George W. Mead
Wisconsin Rapids
Consolidated Power and Paper Company
European utilities discuss a transcontinental power system
At the world power conference cordon G. Gale described Canada's hydro sector and emphasized interconnecting transmission networks and consolidating operators for cheaper service. Dr. Oskar Otiven of Germany proposed a European super power system spanning fourteen countries from Portugal to the Ukraine and Albania to Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
t.Ai
Canada
World Power Conference
Cordon G. Gale
Portugal
Ukraine
Albania
Norway
Oskar Otiven
Germany
Treasurer Must Quit After Malfeasance Ruling in Wisconsin
Green Bay Judge Henry Graass orders Charles M. Vane treasurer of Union Prep School district No. 1 Stephanson to resign for malfeasance in office. The order cites Vane advising teacher Pryan to resign and notes letters written by Vane at others’ urging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McVane
King Carol Aims to Modernize Roumania Through Efficiency
In a Bucharest interview, King Carol II declares he will rule constitutionally and push a program of democratic reform inspired by the United States. He seeks to modernize administration, introduce efficiency methods, and educate his son Michael with a standard upbringing shared by other children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Hurtig
United Press
Bucharest
Roumania
Carol, II of
United States
Carol
National Assembly
Michael
Westerly Gales Hold Up Kingsford Smith Flight
Provisional plans to start from Dublin to America were delayed by westerly gales. Capt Charles Kingsford Smith aims for a non stop hop to New York via Old Orchard Maine with a fuel margin of about three hours. He expressed high confidence in success and a 100 percent chance of crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Southern Cross
Kingsford-Smith
Groups Back PET Legislation in Senate Action
Washington and congressional reports show Senate approval of rivers and harbors measures with no recorded vote and broad authorizations totaling about 122 million dollars. Republican leaders discuss adjournment while lawmakers organize behind pet bills, seeking action on veterans, Muscle Shoals, Parker dam, and railroad consolidations before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
House
Commerce Committee
Hoover
D. C
U.P
Watson
Antate
Couzens
Michigan
Muscle Shoals
Parker Bus
Yayroad
Washington, D. C
Law Enforcement Commission
la Guardia
New York
New Yorker
Murder charge looms in prison death case
Deka Evanus, serving a ten to thirty year term for assault with intent to murder, will be charged with first degree murder in Juneau for the death of fellow prisoner George Ehlers. The April 14 dispute over unloading coal led to an iron bat blow that fractured Ehlers’ skull. he died at Madison General Hospital. Two other inmates were attacked but not seriously hurt.
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Waupun
Wis
Deka Evanus
Milwaukee
Juneau
George Ehlers
Ehlers
Evanus
L Ehlers
Madison General
State) Hospital
Milhwaukee
Harvard crews upset Yale in fresh man and Jayvee races
New London Conn Harvard crews defeated Yale in both the freshman and Jayvee events boosting confidence for the varsity race at 6 39 p m EST. The page also notes golf and boxing results with Jones Diegel Smith Cotten Cotton and Barnes listed with top scores and bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Bobby Jones
Leo Diegel
Macdonald Smith
Curief
Jones
Diegel
M. Smith
Cotfpsten Cotton
Barnes
Rackow Likely to Be Freed as Double Jeopardy Basis
Fond du Lac Wisconsin Arthur Rackow a Eden farmer charged with poisoning his wife in May 1928 probably will have charges dismissed Dist Attorney L E Gooding said he prepared a motion for dismissal to be mailed to Judge E V Werner who presided at Rackows second and last trial. Rackow remains free on bond under the court supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Wis.u
Arthur Rackow
Eden
Dist. Atty. L. E
Rackow
Wisconsin meeting calls for prison reform and less court machine work
The Wisconsin statewide committee on crime and criminal justice heard leaders urge immediate action to reform penal institutions and reduce court driven handling of cases. Justice E Ray Stevens and others pressed shifting duties from courts to better coordinated social and mental health approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wisconsin
Citizens’ Committee On
Francis E. McGovern
McGovern
E. Ray Stevens
Supreme Court
Stevens
George Shaughnessy
Milwaukee
W. F. Lorenz
State Psychiatric Institute
Grant Haas
Board of Control
Lost Yakima Girl Scouts Found Safe Near King County
Evelyn Krautkremer 18 and Marion Converse 17 from Yakima were missing since Tuesday in the upper Yakima valley. They were found today safe at a crossing ranger station in King County with BJ Fenby directing the search.
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Yakima, Wash
Evelyn Krautkremer
Marion Converse
Yakima
Yakima Valley
King County
Fenby
Child killed in collision near Escanaba
Victor Dubord nine of Danfort was killed instantly when his father's car collided with a gravel truck at a street corner. The boy was thrown from the front seat and run over as the truck passed. A store building obscured the view of both drivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba
Mich
Victor Dubord
Danfort
Here
Bazaar Bombing in Barisal Injures Bartender
In Malchiti bazaar Barisal Bengal a home made bomb exploded wrecking walls and furniture and injuring a bartender. The blast occurred on Tuesday but authorities delayed news release until today. Seven civil disobedience volunteers picketing liquor shops were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barisal
Bengal
India
Malchiti
Eagles Conclave Chooses Rhinelander As 1931 Convention City
The Fraternal Order of Eagles held its 27th annual convention in Oshkosh with Rhinelander chosen as the 1931 site over Madison by 131 to 62. Edwin G. Dowe of Beaver Dam was elected president, with M J Donahue Kenosha as chaplain and Dr. William J Doyle fond du Lac as vice president. proceedings include ritual exemplification, social events, a monster parade, and a convention ball concluding three days of activities.
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Edwin G. Dowe
Beaver Dam
Center
State Aerie of
Eagles
Chris Schade
Manitowoc
A J. Lautenbach
Dowe
L. 8. Omerberg
la Crosse
Lautenbach
Eagles of
Wisconsin
L. B. Omerberg
Edwin G. Dower
Beaverdam
William T. 3 Doyle
Fond To Lac
M. J. Donahue
Kenosha
A. J. Lautenbach
Flymouth
Charles W. Hoffman
Oshkosh
Sack Casper
Waupun
Charles E. Martin
Medford
Victor H.manhardt
Milwaukee
Everett Gerry
Madison
Rhinelander
Hiinelander
Order of Eagles
Excepti
Omerberg
Everett Jerry
William J. J. Doyle
Fond du Lac
Walter G. Kell
Sheboygan
Oshkosh Yacht Club
Masonic Temple
Eagies
Palace of Peasure
Allotted Funds For State Institutions Announced
Gov. Kohler announced a $158 200 emergency board allotment for construction and improvements at charitable and penal institutions. Funds include $42 500 for Green Bay reformatory improvements and $29 700 for Southern Colony and Training School, with allocations for Oregon School for Girls, Northern Hospital for Insane, Taycheedah, Waupun, and other facilities.
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Madison
Walter Kohier
Oregon School
Northern Hospital
Northern Colony
Southern Colony
Wales
Waupun State
Green Bay Reformatory
Taycheedah Industrial School
Waukesha Industrial School
Delavan School For the
Janesville School
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State Board Speaks Needs
Salvation Army Camp
Wisconsin Eagles
Europe Utilities
King Carol
von Porat
Stribling
Wilmer Allison
Texas
H. Laton
Japan
Gregory
Mangin
Newark
N. J
State Aerie
Eagles Clubhouse
Mammoth
Emergency Board
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