Governor requests 750000 for Wisconsin institutions
Gov. Fred R. Rimmerman asked Wisconsin's legislature in a special session to appropriate 750000 for the state's charitable and penal institutions. He urged amending laws to allow 14 to 16 year olds to hold daytime automobile licenses. He warned the institutions face a critical funding crisis without action and noted prior session allocations.
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Madison
Fred R. Rimmerman
Wisconsin
Zimmerman
Senate
Assembly
Lowden Confers on Presidential Prospects After Arizona Vacation
Former Gov. Frank C. Lowden met with allies to catch up on political conditions while on vacation in Arizona. He said no definite plans for an active campaign and would not confirm candidacy. He planned to visit his Oregon country estate soon and may announce after further talks. He avoided committing to a speaking tour or campaign role.
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Chicago
tPi
Frank C. Lowden
Arizona
Oregon
Ili
Lewden
Lowden
Len Small
Lowden Deneen
Far West
Mrs Gifford Pinchot enters race for Fifteenth PA district
The article reports Mrs Gifford Pinchot wife of the former governor of Pennsylvania will run for Congress from Pennsylvania's Fifteenth district. It notes an official announcement in a Pennsylvania paper outlining her candidacy and party alignment.
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Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Congress
Velma West Sentenced to Life in Prison
Velma West, a young wife from Painesville, pleaded guilty to second degree murder and was sentenced to life imprisonment at Marysville reformatory. Judge J. D. Barnes imposed the sentence after a brief hearing as Velma cried and her father stood beside her.
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Painesville
Velma West
Thomas Edward West
Marysville Reformatory
Common Pleas
J. D. Barnes
B. L. van Woert
Cleveland
Ascher
Velmas Mower
Francis W. Pulson
Velma
Seti
Paulin
Notorious inn owner charged with assault on a minor
Chicago based Joe Glazer fight manager and Plantation Inn owner was arrested on charges of attacking 17 year old telephone operator Virginia Sherman. He had just been released on bond after a ten year sentence on a similar charge. Felice joined the raid on Glazer with Miss Sherman screaming while Glazer and publicity agent W Count were taken into custody and real estate agent Green Hudson was held for investigation.
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Chicago
Joe Glazer
Mnanager
Virginia Sherman
Glazer
Felice
Miss Sherman
Glaser
W .Count
Green Hudson
Four Men Rob Columbus Savings Bank in Daylight Holdup
Four men robbed the Columbus savings bank at the edge of downtown in daylight, escaping in an automobile after forcing the president and cashier, four employees, and five customers into a back room. They carried sawed-off shotguns and gathered cash from the teller’s cage.
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Columbus, O
Columbus Savings Bank
Benjamin&. Dickson
Self-inflicted death at dam site in Chippewa Falls
John Lesewa aged 40 a laborer on a dam construction in Chippewa Falls Wis shot himself in the temple early today after being laid off February 29 A card on his person requested notification of Mary Kleisser of Mayville Wis in case of any accident to him.
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Chiprews Falls
Wis
John Lesewa
Mary Kleisser
Mayville
Hin
Congress Today Highlights Senate and House Actions
Senate continues debate on Morris Muscle Shoals resolution. Interstate Commerce Committee weighs John J. Esch reappointment to the Interstate Commerce Commission. House eyes a lame duck resolution. Agriculture Committee advances farm relief bills. Judiciary Committee reviews a Tabor injunction bill. Naval Affairs Committee considers private bills.
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United Press
Senate
Morris Muscle Shoals
Interstate Commerce Commit
John J. Esch
Interstate Commerce Commission
HOUSE
Agriculture Committee
Iudiciary Committee
Naval Affairs Committee
Wisconsin lawmakers reconvene in Madison special session
Wisconsin legislators meet in Madison for a second special session this year. The Senate opened at 11 and the Assembly followed. A motion to replace Speaker Eber failed 64 to 24, the reorganization was adopted, and talks centered on a $50,000 Board of Control appropriation and a drivers license age change. The session adjourned to 2:30 pm with debate over financing and tax questions anticipated.
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Wisconsin
Madison
Senate
Assembly
John
Eber
Assemblyman
Withrow
la Crosse
Peterson
Milwaukee
Swanson
Pierce County
Owas
Speer
W. L. Smith
Board of Control
Robert Caldwell
Ladi
Pittston Free Speech Feud Draws Civil Liberties Leaders
Pittston, Pa., center of a bitter coal mine feud, hosts a free speech dispute as two ACLU leaders remain jailed on $1,000 bail. Robert W. Dunn travels from Boston to aid, while Hapgood, Hapgood’s wife, and Licata face incitement charges.
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Pittston
lPi
Pennsylvania
American Civil Liberties Union
Robert W. Dunn
Boston
Powers Hapgood
Mary Donovan Hapgood
Joseph Licata
Hapgood
Luzerne
Wilkesharre
Licata
Pittstan
Failute
W. H. Gillespie
Union
Peter Reilly
Alexander Campbell
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Wisconsin tax reform prompts misleading "reduction" claim
A letter argues Wisconsin tax law changes raise state income taxes for many earners, with tables showing percentage increases for various incomes and dependents. It warns the public to study legislation before it becomes law and calls for unity among labor, farmers, and business groups to stabilize tax policy and prevent frequent tinkering.
Furniture cases end in fines for alliance members
Federal Judge Adam G. Cliffe disposed of 140 cases against members of the National Alliance of Furniture Manufacturers, totaling 100,400 in fines. The 213 defendants originally indicted faced charges of conspiring to fix prices and restrict production under the Sherman act. Nolle prosequi was entered as to company officials.
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Chicago
National Alliance of Purniture Manufacturers
Adam G. Cliffe
Nolle
George A. Carpenter
Rogers Shale
National Association of Furniture Manufacturers
Grand Rapids
Mich
Midmibers
Winnebago Purniture Mig. Co
Fond du Lac
Wis
Fraud Case Continued in Appleton Town Court
A $15,000 damage suit filed by Henry VW Ulmen of Ellington against four men charged with conspiring to defraud him of his 340 acre farm was continued in Appleton municipal court. Defendants listed are George A. John Stephenaviller O J Simons Frank M Blahnik and Joseph T Muska of Green Bay. The trial began yesterday.
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Appleton
Wis
Henry VW. Ulmen
Ellington
George A. John
Stephenaviller O. J. Simons
Frank M. Blahnik
Joseph T. Muska
Green Bay
Esch Nomination Rejected by Senate Interstate Committee
Unfavorable report on the renomination of John J. Esch of Wisconsin to the Interstate Commerce Commission was ordered today by the committee. The seven to ten vote reflected opposition from southern coal state senators over his Lake cargo case vote, which allowed railroads serving Pennsylvania mines to cut rates to lake ports, widening the rate differential against mines in West Virginia Virginia Kentucky and Tennessee. Roll call listed Gooding Couzens Fess Howell Dupont Watson and Bruce among supporters.
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Washington, D. C
John J. Esch
Wisconsin
Interstate Commerce Commission
Pends Interstate Commerce
Esch
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Gooding
Idaho
Couzens
Michigan
Fess
Ohio
Howell
Nebrask
Dupont
Delaware
Watson
Indiana
Bruce
Maryland
Weather Summary Across Regions From North to Minnesot a
Rain and snow chances vary tonight across Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota with unsettled conditions. Northern areas face snow or rain with warmer reads in places while northwest sections stay colder. Central states expect cloudy skies with occasional snow and cooler highs.
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Wazoo
Wisconsin
Perrlens
la Seth
Colmer
Northwest
Lower
Michigan
Micv
Tima
Clondy
Warrant for Stewart sent to Metropolis
Washington A warrant for the arrest of Robert W. Stewart chairman of the Standard Oil of Indiana was sent to Chicago for service by the U S marshal. Indicted on four counts for refusing to answer senate Teapot Dome committee questions the case moves toward District of Columbia court proceedings.
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Senate Teapot Dome Committee
Washington
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Senate
Chicago
Gordon
United States
Stewart
United States Marshal’s Office
Aecept Service
Fime
District of Columbia
Man Fails to Prove He Is Missing Maj White
Racine man Carl Fechtner attempts to claim Maj Robert H. White’s $250,000 estate using discharge papers and matching handwriting. Officials call witnesses, compare signatures, and conclude Fechtner is not the missing arms man, after disputes and inconsistent stories.
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Sheboygan
Wix
Robert H. White
Carl Fechtner
Racine
Major White
Laura
Pechtner
E. J. Richter
Walter H. Wagner
Fechtner
Jana Child
Peehtner
White
Pethtner
Feehtner
T Feehtner
Woman Held On Charge Of Kidnapping Six Children
Mrs. Julia G Gray was held in Newark on kidnapping charges for taking six Milwaukee children from Omar J Hawkins in September 1924. The youths aged from five to fourteen were alleged to be delivered to her by their guardian. Albert Gray, her husband, faces related charges while awaiting robbery trial.
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Newark
Ni H—Jp
Julia G
Milwaukee
Omar J Hawkins
Gray
Albert
Former examiner to lead First National Bank of Menasha
D. H. Cooney, a bank examiner for several Ohio and Pennsylvania banks, is named executive vice president of the First National Bank of Menasha Wisconsin. He will be in active charge of the Menasha bank and is the son of Mrs. E. Cagney of this city.
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Menasha
Wheconsin Rapids
Wis
D. H.cooney
Ohio
Pennsylvania
First National Bank of Menasha
My. Cooney
E. Cagney
National Bank
Wisconsin
Menasha Bank
Man carried down ladder from fire in Milwaukee
One man was rescued from an attic by firemen after collapsing across a window sill. Seven soldiers in their night clothing were driven into the street as a fire caused 4000 dollars in damage to an apartment building early today. Herbert Loose, 23, was carried to safety. his father was partially overcome in a failed rescue attempt.
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Milwaukee
UPI
Smioke
Herbert Loose
Illinois SoS Emmerson Endorsed Against Gov Small
Illinois Secretary of State Louis L Emmerson has received the endorsement of forces opposing Governor Len Small in his bid for the governorship. The development signals heightened support for Emmerson as the political battle widens.
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Louis L. Emmerson
Llinois
Len Small
Wisconsin Supreme Court Decisions summarized decisions and payouts
Wisconsin Supreme Court issued multiple affirmations and reversals across cases numbered 244 through 247 8 8 18 18 21 22 23 26 215 222 237 plus state cases 24 27 and others. Linden and wife will receive 11632 68 from Simon for a Winnebago farm sale misrepresentation while Bode Brothers Ke nas ha must not pay 440 14 to Ferne Bailey after appeal reversal. Sicheneder and the industrial commission won overturning a S 1 5 award. Bashford’s appeal to change venue was quashed.
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Madison
State Supreme Court
Oscar Linden
Chicago
Matt Simon
Winnebago County
Linden
Simon
Eircuit
Supreme Court Today
Bode Brothers Company
Kenasha
Ferne Bailey
Circuit Court of
Kenosha
County
Supreme Court
Campaign Log March 6
Campaign notes from March 6 outline Democratic and Republican maneuvers in 1920 era contests. References to Senator James A Read, Herbert Hoover, Governor Alfred E. Smith, Frank Lowden, Clade Bowers, and Senator Joseph T. Robinson as party leaders. Mentions Indiana New York delegates and Pennsylvania ballot choices.
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Senutor
James A. Read
Cube Micai
Salt Wake City
Herbert Hoover
New York
Tcretary of
Commerce
Herbert Honver
Indiana
Alfved We
Suarth
Elelen Gales
Fran. Montaimis
Thomas J. Walsh Ward
Drys
Sh. Prtereburg
Frank ©. Lowden
Maimois
Ilinois
Clade Bowers
Hooston,Fox
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Heirs of Patrick Cudahy Lose Tax Return Bid
Wisconsin Supreme Court rules that two heirs of Patrick Cudahy must forfeit recovery of about 139000 dollars paid as inheritance tax on gifts totaling 1811406.87 dollars made by Cudahy before his 1910 Milwaukee death. Tax paid voluntarily, though protested, is not refundable. The ruling upholds prior Dane County and circuit court decisions. A separate ruling confirms a 5506.87 tax assessment on Hand Enit Hosiery of Sheboygan for 1915 to 1929 as additional income tax.
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Madison
Patrick Cudahy
Packer
Milwaukee
Supreme Court
Mgr. Cudahy
State Supreme Court
Circuit Court of
Dane County
State Tax Commissioner
Hand Enit Hosiery
Sheboyfan
Impersonator of U S Officer Charged in Milwaukee Case
Richard A. Parber, 21, faces trial for money obtained by impersonating a federal officer. At a preliminary hearing his roommate Ernest Fredel testified Parber collected 150 dollars believing it was for government use and chauffeured him across the country at high speed. Parber admitted imposture after claiming a ten dollar correspondence course earned him a United States detective diploma. Charges held pending sanity report by US Commissioner Kellogg.
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Milwaukee
United States Secret Service
George H. Harris
Secret Service
Richard A. Parber
Ernest Fredel
Parber
United States
H. A L. Kellogg
Levine Havana arrival ends 1600 mile Mitchell flight
Columbia Flying Field reports Charles A Levine and crew arriving in Havana at 1 45 p m after a 1600 mile night flight from Mitchel Field Long Island The crew included Wilmer Stults and Miss Marie Bell of Rochester New York Paris France nicknamed queen of diamonds for her jewel collection The nonstop trip started after two months wait at 11 39 p m yesterday with eight hours forty nine minutes flight time
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Thomas Allen
United Press
Columbia Flying Field
Wayana—Wi
Charles A. Levine
Bellaner
Columbia
Mitchel Field
L. I
Levine
Clarenee Chambertin
Germany
Wilmer Stults
Marie Bell
Rochester
N. Y
Paris
France
Mitchelfield
Allon
Lo Dhawan
Hoover Name Not On Wisconsin Ballot Shake Up
Wisconsin secretary of state certified Herbert Hoover's name as not on the primary ballot after a sequence of legal advice. Attorney General J W Reynolds issued an oral opinion that Hoover could be kept off but later questioned that stance, prompting a written opinion to resolve the barrier question.
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Madison
Herbert Hoover
Wisconsit
Theodore Dammith
Dammann
Hoover
Join W. Reynolds
Wisconsin
Secretary of State
Furthe
Seraich
Ahesiner
Reynalds’ Weitten
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Bonnet
Four Rob Savings Bank
Pittston, PA
Yake
Metropolis
Illinois Fight
Alma Sicheneder
Industrial Commission of Wisconsin
Sicheneder
Cornell Wood Products Company
Royal Thdemuity Company
Rose Bashford
George Grimma
Circuit Court
Mock County
Mnicipal Court
Janesville
Cudany
Lanngt
Offiger
Havana
Konstop
Long Island
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