Agitator Disorder Rout Advances in Berlin Suburb
Communists clash with police in Neukoelln Berlin as stones and bullets fly. shots fired from windows. police use machine gun fire to prevent further assaults. two women shot on a balcony amid fierce street fighting. Berlin declares two sections under siege with casualties and arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern
Hermannstrasse
Neukoelln
Ecommunists
Berlin
Moscow
Communist International
Reichstag
Midwest storms claim at least three lives across region
The storm packing snow rain sleet and wind swept from Missouri to Michigan causing multiple fatalities and widespread damage. Two men died near Battle Creek and a Chicago man perished on slick pavement. Authorities searched for a missing airplane over Lake Michigan as isolated Missouri counties faced power and rail disruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri
Michigan
Battle Creek
Mani
Indiana Harbor
Ind
Illinois
Ozark Belt
Cape Girardeau
Poplar Bluff
St. Louis
Lake Michigan
Detroit
Lake St. Clair
Explosion Burns Two Students in School Chemistry Lab
At Milwaukee Boys Technical High School a fire in the chemistry lab burned two 15 year old boys, Chester Dickinson and Frank Klimt, as a blue flame leaped from a container and a small explosion sprayed the acids over the class of 27 students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Chester Dickinson
Frank Klimt
Boys’ Technical High School
City of Buffalo in distress miles east of Cleveland
Reports indicate the passenger steamer City of Buffalo was five miles offshore fifteen miles east of Cleveland with tugs departing Conneaut to aid. Captain Strachan relayed that the vessel was riding comfortably as passengers played cards and used a Victrola while awaiting rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Buffalo
Cleveland
Here
City of Buffalo
Associated Press
Vhrough
Radio Corporation of America
Strachan
Conneaut
Lenroot Nomination to Be Called Up in Senate Next Tuesday
Irvine Lenroot former Wisconsin Republican senator and nominee to the court of customs appeals will be taken up by the Senate next Tuesday under a Wednesday agreement. The Judiciary Committee approved his nomination 11 to 4 despite opposition planning a floor fight. Lenroot testified he acted only as an attorney for power associations opposing Senator Walsh’s investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Irvine Lenroot
Wisconsin
Court of Customs Appeals
Senate
Lenroot
Judiciary
Walsh
Montana
The
Power Association
House
House Ways and Means Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Senate Interstate Commerce Committee
Federal Communications Commission
Heflin
Alabama
Colquitt
Board of ‘Mediation
Tilson
Connerticcut
Republican House Teader
Curtis D. Wilbur
Secretary of the Navy
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Charles McK. Saileman
Iowa
William D. L. Starbuck
Connecticut
Radio Commission
Lawrence M. Judd
Hawaii
May flowers to come in June forecast by weatherman
Milwaukee forecast says May flowers may appear in June if the forecaster is correct. W. P. Stewart the meteorologist cautions no real May weather ahead with mainly cool conditions and possible frost. Fresh northwest winds prevented frost in Milwaukee though temps fell to 33, with damage feared. Central Wisconsin reported heavy frost and freezing temps. great lakes winds abated frost overnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
W. P. Stewart
Stewart
Wisconsin
Great Lakes
Military Rites Planned for Superior Veteran Joseph Andree
Joseph Andree, 61, of Superior Wisconsin, a Spanish American War veteran, died at the Soldiers home. He served as a private in Company I Second Wisconsin Infantry and had been hospitalized since March 21. Survived by brother Mavier Andree of Marinette. Rites scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Monday at the home with Chaplain Rev Delphos Berry presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Joseph Andree
Superior
Wis
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Mavier Andree
Marinette
Delphos Berry
President Reduces Weight Fifteen Pounds
President Hleaver has shed fifteen pounds since taking office and now weighs 185 pounds. Dr. Joel T. Boone, his physician, says the president is in excellent physical condition. Morning exercises include volleyball in the regimen, replacing the medicine ball and ring routines for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Hleaver
Joel T. Boone
Hoover
White House
Boone
Harsh Returns to Fulton County Branch for Life Term
Atlanta, Ga. George R. Harsh, former Oglethorpe University student from a Milwaukee family, now serving a life sentence for the murder of a drug store clerk during a hold up, was transported from the state prison farm at Milledgeville to the Fulton county branch. He arrived by automobile with officials a few weeks after also taking Richard R. Galogly, his former classmate, who faces a similar sentence. Galogly did not accompany him. Commissioner W. L. Stanley said Harsh will receive a medical exam before starting regular duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
George R. Harsh
Oglethrope University
Milwaukee
Milledgeville
Fulton County
Richard R. Galogly
Gologly
W. L. Stanley
Indictments Reported Against Crowe and Sanitary District Officials
Grand jury charges Timothy J. Crowe former president of the Chicago sanitary district and six trustees plus eight district associates with conspiracy and irregularities during Crowe’s administration. Named include Martin J. O'Brien county chairman and former chief clerk, trustees Lawrence King James M. Whalen Frank J. Link John J. Touhy John K. Lawler August W. Miller, and other district officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago—i
Timothy J. Crowe
Chicago Sanitary
August W. Miller
Acquitted of Arson in Langlade Case
After four hours of deliberation the jury acquitted Harry Spencer of arson in the Langlade township home fire dated March 7 1928. The trial lasted four days with thirty witnesses testifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antigo
Wis
Harry Spencer
Langlade
Madison approves road contracts totaling over 1.58 million
Governor Kohler announced state highway commission contracts for fourteen projects worth 1,584,293.08 dollars. The largest, 427,019.62 dollars to Fred H. Grahl Construction of Medford, grades drains and concrete on 0.S. highway 51 between Madison and Portage over about forty miles. Other major awards include Garvey Weyenberg of Appleton for 279,312.02 dollars on U.S. 12 and State 13 and 23 between Baraboo and Kilbourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
State Highway Commission
Walter J. Kohler
Fred H. Grahl
Medford
Portage
Baraboo
Kilbourn
Garvey Weyenberg Construction Company
Appleton
U.S
Wausau
Nolan Brothers
Minneapolis
F. F. Mengel Company
Wisconsin Rapids
Thorp
Withee
Senate Debate, Appointments Mark Friday in Congress
In Congress today the Senate covers farm debenture debates while committees probe farm relief, tariffs, and Mellon status. House activity remains light with no major program moves, and nominations progress include Curtis Wilbur to the Ninth Circuit and others to the Radio Commission and Hawaii governorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
House Ways and
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee
Mellon
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Fire destroys roundhouse in Ashland with no valuables
A derelict roundhouse in Ashland, built forty five years ago, burned today after being abandoned for months. The fire caused several thousand dollars in damage to the structure and its materials, with no items of value inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Wis
Soa Line
Hirohito Knighted by King George in Imperial Ceremony
Prince Henry of England knelt before Emperor Hirohito at the Tokyo Imperial Palace to receive the garter and the chrysanthemum order. The scene in Kasumigaseki and Nijubashi bridge saw officials, ministers, and foreign envoy observers as God Save the King played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
Prince Henry
England
George
Hirohito
Japan
Kasumigaseki Palace
Duke of Gloucester
Imperial Palace
Henry I
Kasunigaseki
Chichibu
Nijubashi
Tanaka
King George
Kas‘uumigaseki Palace
Weather Notes Show Cool, Showers Likely Through Weekend
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with continued cool conditions across regions. Showers probable by Saturday night in the south portion. North and east areas expect tonight’s frost and possible snow on Huron, with winds strengthening on the Great Lakes and a high of 51 and low of 34 degrees reported at Buckstart Observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jed
South Portion
North
Porter
Upper Lakes
Michigan
Supporter
Huron
Upper Michigan
Northwestern
Buckstart Observatory
Burometer
France Will Sue Way On One Proposal At Conference
French delegate Count Massigili said France would yield on a budgetary limit for land armaments if needed. He argued funding limits best restrict armaments, urging a compromise after the commission adjourns. British and Spanish reps backed budgetary limits, while the U S faced doubt over international control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Count Massigili
France
Hugh 8. Gibson
Eduardo Cobian
Spain
United States
Lord Cushendun
Great Britain
Moonshine Makers Called Worst Prohibition Violators
Federal court proceedings centered on Walter Janiszewski of Lake Town as jurors hear the prosecutor condemn inexperienced moonshine makers. Four defendants pleaded guilty and were fined or jailed. E H Schulze of Beaver Dam and Ord M Bristol of Waupun each received 250 dollars and six months, while bartender 1 Polzmann and Alfred Zabel of Milwaukee were also fined and imprisoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Levi Bancroft
Walter Janiszewski
Lake
Bancroft
Hoovers
United States
E. H. Schulze
Beaver Dain
Ord M. Bristol
Waupun
Polzmann
Alfred Zabel
Convicted of Sedition in Revolutionary Plot Trial
Pedro Velosa led seven arrestees found guilty of sedition for plans to overthrow the government. Velosa received six months and a 500 peso fine while six others were fined 200 pesos and imprisoned three months. Officials said the plot aimed to swindle with commissions for a projected revolutionary army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manuls
Pedro Velosa
Man killed by circular saw on neighbor’s farm near Highland
Sylvester Leake, 27, died when he fell onto a high speed circular saw while sawing wood on a neighbor’s farm near Highland Wisconsin. The accident occurred on the rural property and authorities investigated the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highland
Wis
Sylvester Leake
Here
Thurso
Windstorm Toll Rises Across Southern States
Tornadoes and high winds killed at least nine in Virginia and Maryland while the broader storm system claimed forty four lives in seven southern states and the Midwest. Maryland fatalities include three Laytonsville deaths and two in Harmony Grove with several injuries and wrecked homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington— P
Associated Press
Virginia
Maryland
Catlett
Woodville
Laytonsville
Unity
Midwest
Arkansas
Tennessee
Florida
Alabama
Kentucky
South
Middlewest
Michigan
Ilinois
Ohio
Columbus
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Linois
Missouri
Ozarks
Baltimore
Montgomery County
Washington, D. C
Brokville
Harmony Grove
Frederick
Bowie Childs
William H. Childs
Florence
Hampton Childs
Brookville
Amelia Knapp
Charles K. Height
Freedom of Port Privilege Involving Congress Members
Treasury says entry freedom at US ports is a tariff law courtesy that Congress may revoke. Only officials on government business or designated dignitaries may gain free entry. others must undergo inspection. Some members have claimed it on trips abroad, with mixed evidence of official mission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States
Congress
New York
Grand Jury
Treasury
Lowman
Aeongress
Paranul
William Aimn
Ohio
Mechanic Pretends to Solve Graef Murder Case
A Milwaukee caller claimed to solve the Walworth county culvert murder, but Sheriff Mason found the tip unreliable. Police traced the call to Oakland Avenue and identified the caller as a local mechanic with delusions of being a detective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
James Mason
Elkhorn
Walworth County
Ason
Oakland Avenue
Graef
Balloon races to start at Pittsburgh stadium tomorrow
Storms hampered the air show but forecasts say twelve balloons will launch from the University of Pittsburgh stadium tomorrow under at least fair conditions. The Detroit Balloon Club pilot W A Eliott is among the first to lift off, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Detroit
W. A. Eliott
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mississippi
South Quincy
Ill
Athiat Point
Harsh
Roundhouse
Costinserd Cool
Dey
Massigli
Christian Langen
Assembly
Blanchard
Eau Claire
Rohan
Ingalls
Joan J. Shenk
ACT OF Congress
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!