Hoover calls extra session for agricultural relief tariff changes
President Hoover announces an extraordinary session of the Seventy-first Congress to convene April 15 at noon at the Capitol Washington. The proclamation cites urgent needs for agricultural relief and limited tariff changes to not delay justice to farmers labor and manufacturers. Frank B. Kellogg signs as secretary of state.
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Washington
Seventy-first Congress
Hoover
United States of America
Congress of the
United States
Capitol
Herbert Hoover
Frank B. Kelfogs
Secretary
Children’s Code Hearing Pushed to Friday
Madison U.2 hearing on the proposed children’s code bill by the assembly judiciary committee was postponed from tomorrow afternoon to Friday March 22.
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Madison U.2
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Governor Kohler Praises Coolidge and Hoover at Inaugural
Madison reports Governor Walter J. Kohler lauded Calvin Coolidge for his great service to the American people during a Washington White House reception. He also called Herbert Hoover's inaugural address constructive and praised Hoover's liquor policy stance as courageous. Kohler noted Wisconsin’s reception showed respect for the state and singled out the Delaware Field Military Academy unit for its standout parade presence.
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Madison
Walter J.kohler
Calvin Coolidge
White House
Washington
Badger
Herbert Hoover
Kohler
Hoover
Wisconsin
Delafeld
Wis
Goodlidies
Wisconsin goodwill travelers hit by blinding snowstorm
A snowstorm greeted Wisconsin goodwill tourists in Pittsburgh as they rode the tour train from Louisville toward Columbus. Overcoats were pulled from packing and heavy wear again became needed, with a planned 11:45 departure and a long stop in Pittsburgh.
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Ewald L. Almen
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Wisconsin
Louisville
Columbus
Tomahawk Business Area In Charred Ruins
Fire destroyed most of the Tomahawk Wisconsin business district in four hours on a Wednesday afternoon. Nineteen buildings were leveled at an estimated loss of 500000 with the Tomahawk Land Company concrete building surviving amid the ruins. Firefighters and volunteers battled a strong gale as the blaze swept Wisconsin Avenue and Tomahawk Avenue, leaving a devastated town of 2600 residents.
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Tomahawk
Wis
Mitchell Hotel
Alamos
Wisconsin Avenue
Tomahawk Avenue
Railroad Street
Tomahawk Land Company
Wisconsin
Page
Wisconsin Assembly Tables Reapportionment Inquiry Panel Named
Madison. The Wisconsin Assembly laid the Budlong reapportionment bill on the table and ordered a five member committee to study the need and possibilities of district reallocation. The committee includes one Socialist, one Democrat, one Progressive ally, a Conservative Republican, and another member, all chosen by Speaker Perry. The assembly also advanced a banking appeal bill and debated a divorce counsel fee measure, with supporters arguing it modestly adds to costs and opponents calling it a lawyers’ bill.
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Madison
Wisconsin
Assembly
Charles B. Perry
E. G. Smith
Beloit
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
State Banking Department
Dane County
Bank Appeals Board
American Killed at Mexican Border
An American mining engineer tentatively identified as Floyd Thompson was found shot in the head near the international border at Nogales. Mexican officials claim he was killed on the U S side and dragged into Nogales, while American authorities launch an identity and homicide inquiry.
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Nogales
Ariz
Floyd Thompson
Sonora
Roaring Wind Triggers Large Scale Damage Across Wisconsin
A roaring forty mile per hour wind lashed Wisconsin causing thousands of dollars in damage. Uprooted trees, smashed windows and blocked highways followed as trains and bus services struggled to operate. Temperatures plunged up to forty degrees with zero in northern points, snow and sleet disrupted lines and forced delays nationwide.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
St. Paul
Rudolph
Wausau
Neeedah
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago
Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific
Green Bay & Western
Soo Line
Milwaukee
Superior
Michigan
Weather forecast snippets from Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota
The notice reports warmer trend in Wisconsin with potential snow by Friday night and rising temperatures across Michigan and Minnesota. North west winds bring increasing clouds and snow chances in northeast Michigan, with generally fair conditions elsewhere. Observations from Ruckstaff show a high of 40 and a low around 12 with variable precip and wind.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Northwestern
Suspension of Gannon Urged by Wisconsin Referee
Madison Wisconsin. A recommendation that Raymond J. Cannon of Milwaukee be suspended from practicing law for two years was made to the state supreme court by E G C Fielder Beloit referee in a hearing on ambulance chasing charges. Fielder cited excessive charges and unethical conduct, noting a sobering effect expected from a two year suspension and Cannon’s admission of ambulance chasing and contingent fee practices. He urged Cannon to contribute to the costs of proceedings and related expenses before any suspension takes effect.
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Madison
Raymond J. Cannon
Milwaukee
State Supreme Court
E. GC
Fielder
Beloit
Cannon
Fear Three Fishing On Lake Michigan Storm Victims
Three men and a woman from Waukegan are feared dead after a gas boat carrying Hans Nielsen Luella Nielsen and a younger Nielsen brother faced a 42 mph gale on Lake Michigan. Coast guardsmen searched overnight as the vessel battled mountains waves and northwesterly winds, with further searches planned along the lake’s southern end.
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Fear
Lake Michigan
Waukegan
Hans Nielsen
Luella
Ooast
Farmer With Broken Back Stranded On Snowbound Train
Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Star farmer believed near death with a broken back lay on a stalled train fourteen miles north of town. He was dragged by a runaway team yesterday morning and placed on board a train as ambulances could not reach due to heavy snow. Two locomotive groups attempted to reach him but stalled short of Jim Falls Wisconsin.
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Hines
Upper Peninsula
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Tronwood
Houghton
Marquette
Fox River Valley
Peninsula
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Wansan
Rudolph
Soo
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Chicago
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Owen
Green Bay & Western
Scandinavia
Ashland
Stevens Point
Custer
Soo Line
Spencer
Chelsea
Coast Guardsmen
Kenosha
Chippewa Falls
Wis
Ur—K
Star
Here
Jim Falls
Rockefeller Victory Forces Out Stewart From Standard Oil Board
John D. Rockefeller Jr. wins a major business victory as Col. Robert W. Stewart is ousted from the Standard Oil company of Indiana board. Dr. William Meriam Burton, former president and inventor of crude oil cracking, is elected in Stewart’s place amid a volatile shareholders meeting in Whiting Indiana. Stewart concedes defeat as Rockefeller forces prevail in the chairmanship contest.
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Rockefeller
William Meriam Burton
Earl J. Johnson
United Press
Whiting Community Center
Whiting
Ind
John PD. Rockefeller, Jr
Col
Robert W. Stewart
Standard Oil Company
Indiana
Stewart
TT. Whiting
Standard Oil Company of
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Barry again objects to court finding on Progressive case
Milwaukee attorney Arthur I. Barry special prosecutor in the John Doe inquiry renews demand for criminal warrants against Progressive leaders contending the 18500 copies of Labor in 1928 primary were worth 35925 and that evidence on pricing was ignored He argues the court should reopen the record and pursue action against Lieut Gov Henry Huber and other officials related to corrupt practices act violations.
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Madisen
Arthur I. Barry
S. B. Schein
Barry
Milwaukee
John Doe
Henry Huber
Ally
Doin Www
Reynolds
Stie
Theodore Danimann
Progressives
Sehein
Risser
la Follette Progressive
Sec
Kohler picks Eas ward J. Kelley to tax commission
The Wisconsin Senate confirmed Governor Kohler’s nomination of Eas ward J. Kelley to the state tax commission, succeeding A. W. Kimball, by a 24 to 6 vote. The roll call listed 21 in favor and 4 opposed, with party lines reflected by the Progressives and Socialists voting against.
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Madison
Senate
Kohler
Easward J. Kelley
Manitowoc
State Tax Commission
A. W. Kimball
Barker
Blanchard
Bordt
Caldwell
Carroll
Cashman
Casperson
Fellenz
Gettelman
Goodland
Hall
Hutchison
Wind toppled Racine smoke stack amid强 wind
A powerful wind in Racine toppled a newly erected 150 foot smoke stack at the Nasty Motor plant, damaged the plant and cut two 26 000 volt feeders. The outage left the city in darkness for hours and about 1 000 men out of work while repairs took several days. A tractor trailer was wrecked, a two car garage was lifted onto a residence, and a church clock dial was blown out.
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Racine
Wis
Motor Company
Albert Jensen
St. Luke's Church
Little Hope For Archbishop Messmer In Milwaukee
Arch bishop Sebastian Messmer of Milwaukee, 81, remains seriously ill with bronchitis and influenza like illness. Msgr Bernard Traudt said the prelate has had the last rites and is in a coma most of the time with poor appetite and fluctuating condition despite reported brief improvements. Doctors say recovery hinges on appetite and strength as priests are asked to include prayers in masses.
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Cordova
Saltillo
Orizaba
Jalapa
Vera Cruz
Cricial
Aguirra
Manzo
Topete
Escobar
Cruz
Mexico City
Laredo
Western Union
el Paso
Milwaukee
Sebastian G. Messmer
Brorchitis
Fluenaa
Bernard G. Traudt
Traudt
Louis F. Jermaine
Messmer
Msgr
Europe
ADOT Reveals Root Proposals On World Court Advisory Opinion
Henry Wood reports that Elfin Root proposes four alternatives for Article IV of the 1926 protocol to ease U S adherence to the World Court. The draft aims to protect U S rights in advisory opinions and outlines redraft options and potential U S negotiations with the League Council. Root discusses with Latin American representatives and prepares further consultations with Cuba Chile and Venezuela as well as officials in Berne and at The Hague.
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Henry Wood
United Press Star
Elfin Root
United States
World Court of International Justice
Sir Drummond
League of Nations Council
Kellogg
Washington
United State
League Council
League of Nations
Council
Root
Reigstrar
Bounrec
League
Game law raid seizes large lot of protected birds
Federal and state inspectors swept a dozen Milwaukee cold storage warehouses and seized over 500 wild ducks and about 30 geese 30 jacksnipe and 100 partridge or quail specimens. Suspects may face grand jury on violent bird law violation.
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Milwaukee
Confederad Grand Jury
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