Supreme Court Upholds Public Utility Holding Rule
The high court ruled constitutional the public utility holding company act requiring interstate holding firms to register with the Securities and Exchange Commission and file financial statements. The decision, delivering a government win, affirmed a New York federal circuit ruling. Justice McReynolds dissented.
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Supreme Court
Public Utility Holding Company Act
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Securities Commission
Hughes
Federal Circuit Court
New York
McReynolds
Cardoro
Reed
President Roosevelt weighs railroad fix as shippers face higher rates
Roosevelt ponders ICC proposed solutions at Warm Springs as shippers pay increased freight rates authorized March 7. ICC report by Splawn Eastman Mahaftie cites immediate relief and long term consolidation, debt reduction, and terminal and trackage integration amid wage cut tensions.
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Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Warm Springs
Interstate Commerce
Commission
Robbers Target Milgrims Ring Worth 50000Sighted in Nightclub Clue
Four armed men raided Sally Milgrim home in Nassau county binding family and staff. They seized six jewelry pieces valued at 93000 and 1700 in cash after torturing Charles Milgrim and recovering a glove hiding the Marquis diamond ring. Police link to other Nassau county home robberies by a gang active over a year.
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Woodsburgh
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Charles
New York
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Milgrims
Sally
Weather summary from Wisconsin and regional readings
Increasing cloudiness and showers expected in Wisconsin Tuesday with warmer air tonight and tomorrow. Early observations report a 3:30 a.m. temperature of 45 fair, with other towns showing varied readings including Milwaukee and Jacksonville, while Lander records a high and low in the mid numbers from the prior day.
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Associated Press
Wisconsin
Moitheare
Fair
Milwaukee
Jacksonville
Fla
Lander
Wyo
Treasury cuts foreign silver price to 44 cents an ounce
The treasury lowered the foreign silver price from 45 to 44 cents per ounce the first change in two years. The move followed a London market dip amid fears the US may end Mexican silver purchases, signaling potential shifts in global silver values. Executives from four American oil firms met Secretary Hull seeking support against Mexico's expropriation of American oil properties valued at over 400 million dollars.
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Treasury
London
United States
Hull
Power Of Circuit Courts Is Limited
Madison. The Wisconsin circuit courts have no jurisdiction over each other’s decisions, says Judge Alvin C. Reis. He denied Hills Dry Goods Company’s petition to set aside an $8,400 Milwaukee judgment. The case centers on Anthony Klicka’s work injury and evolving workers compensation orders and appeals.
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Circuit Courts of
Wisconsin
Alvin C. Reis
Reis
Dane County
Hills Dry Goods Company of
Milwaukee
Anthony Klicka
Hills Company
The
Industrial Commission
Klicka
Milwaukee Circuit
State Supreme Court
Ross
Milwaukee County
Supreme Court
New London Boys Save Man Son and Dog in River
Two boys in a rowboat rescued Leo Reetz his 12 year old son Doug and their dog Sport when the Reetz canoe capsized in a Wolf river Whirlpool under Peart street bridge yesterday. Hundreds of parishioners watched as the Beetles clung to the overturned craft while Sport swam beside and Douglas with one free hand aided him atop the craft. Unidentified rescuers then pulled them to safety.
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Douglas
Sport
Reetz
Peart Street Bridge
Fraga Captured By Spain Rebels Climax at Hand
Insurgent forces reported progress in Catalonia as Fraga fell and Lerida, a key manufacturing city, faced a major clash. Franco’s troops advanced toward Lerida and Barcelona with mechanized units and air support, aiming to seal control of eastern Catalonia.
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Franco
Italy
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Catalonia
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Francisco Franco
Barcelona
Flef Hendaye
France
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Boltana
Moreira
Mediterranean
Dloer
Moirella
Valencia
Revolta Takes Lead at Greensboro Open
Johnny Revolta, a long haired pro from Evanston Illinois, shot 73 today to lead the $5,000 Greensboro open after 54 holes with a 207 total. Denny Shute of West Newton Massachusetts stands second at 211 after a 67.
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Johnny Revolta
Evanston
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Denny Shute
West Newton
Mass
Shute
Traffic Safety Drives Lengthen Life Span of Nearly 1 800
The National Safety Council reports nearly 1,800 lives saved nationwide since November through traffic safety campaigns. February deaths fell 16 percent from 1937 and 20 percent from January, saving 420 lives that month. Michigan led in lives saved, with 114, while Vermont posted a 44 percent drop.
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Virginia
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Tennessee
Iowa
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Colonel House dies at 79 longtime Wilson adviser
Col Edward M House prominent Democratic figure and close adviser to President Wilson died at age 79 after a lengthy illness. He served as Wilsons personal envoy to European governments in 1914 16 and helped coordinate data for the 1917 peace conference and the armistice negotiations at Versailles. His death follows a period of declining health and a final illness with only family present.
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Edward M. Sfouse
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Woodrow Wilson
Colonel House
Gordon Auchincloss
Colonel Touse
Democratic Party
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Paris
Entente
Supreme War Council
Versailles
United States
Paul. Sheldon
Phinn Admits Love Killing Of Washkuhn
Phinn confessed to shooting 17 year old Raymond Washkuhn in a jealous rage outside the Spooner home of Mrs. Phoebe Whaley. Willis said the act was not premeditated and occurred March 21. Phinn and Mrs Whaley face adultery charges and await circuit court trials.
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Robert Hy Willis
Day Express
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Raymond Washkuhn
Spooner High School
Sheaff Willis Sand Phinn
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Boe
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Tar Sherif
Phinn
Dam
Washkuin
Spooner
Phoebe Whaley
Willis
Washkubn
Armed posse hunts Cumberland convicts after prison mine escape
Petros Tennessee reports armed posses, guards, and deputized citizens scouring the Brushy Mountain area for 15 fugitives from a prison coal mine escape. Twenty three convicts surrendered. the escape involved a 30 foot tunnel and dynamite. The breakout occurred November 4, with investigators noting clever planning and minimal resistance.
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Cumberland Mountains
Brushy Mountain
Scott Swafford
Afford
Swafford
B. Jones
Jones
Nes ID
Zing Mill Closes Over Genuine Low Mood
Platteville Wisconsin reports Zinc mining firm Zing Mill closes due to genuine business downturn. President WON Smith cites a drop in zinc lead ore prices and weak demand, impacting about 200 employees across plants.
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Won Smith
Mites and Plents Wes
Picketing at Wisconsin Plant Sparks Union Clash
Pickets from a rival union blocked approaches to the Connor Lammber and Land Company in Lanna Wisconsin protesting a closed shop vote. The American Federation of Labor union won two elections for bargaining agency while CIO allies demanded open shop. Sheriff Jesse Ramedell intervened, allowing 250 workers to pass through the lines after tense street clashes.
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Bargamine
KL Ob
Jesse Ramedell
Roosevelt reorganizes government with broad powers bill
The Senate approved a government reorganization bill granting the president power to streamline agencies and transfer functions. Final passage vote was 49 to 3 after a defeated motion to send the measure back to committee 48 to 43. Tension rose as arguments cited dictatorship risks and democratic defenses.
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Walsh
Massachusetts
Green
Rhode Island
Copeland
New York
Ellender
Louisiana
Friends and foes push TVA probe in House
House members from both sides urged the Rules Committee to back a congressional investigation of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Some warned the Senate resolution is too broad while others pressed for a defined report by a set date and proposed remedies if needed. The panel adjourned to reconvene tomorrow.
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Senate Finance Committee
Life
United States
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Treasury
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
United Today
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Congress
Maverick
Combat
Texas
TVA
Snell
Chaman O'Connor
New York
Rules Committee
Yeggs Blow Safes at Brandon and Dalton
Deputies in Fond du Lac and Green Lake counties searched for a gang that blasted safes in Brandon and Dalton over the weekend. At Brandon a safe at Johnson Lumber Company was blown and a rifle with some cash reported stolen. at Cadton the inner door resisted opening. Three safes were blasted at Brandon and Fairwater last November.
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Feers
Fond du Lac
Green Lake Counties
Brandon
Dalton
Johnson Lumber Company
Clovereed
Knight Flour and Feed
Cadton
Fairwater
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