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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1939

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Fail to Agree In Coal Strike

New York reports that John L. Lewis led the United Mine Workers to a planned nationwide soft coal shutdown by midnight Friday after the policy committee did not defer action. About 50,000 to 60,000 miners could be idle as contracts lapse, with possible effects on anthracite and municipal energy needs.

New York John L. Lewis United Mine Workers of America Lewis Appalachian Finois Progressive Miners of America A. FL W. L. Robinson Appalachian Conference Robinson Vetman

House Group Again Boosts Defense III

Washington debate opened on a record navy appropriation of 770473241 dollars for 23 new ships including two battleships and 500 airplanes. Chairman Scrugham urged faster defense buildup while opposing war, saying the United States must defend democracy unless forced into conflict.

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Lindbergh Sees No Immediate European War

Charles A. Lindbergh has told friends he sees no imminent danger of war in Europe. Returning to the United States to survey aviation research facilities for the army, he discussed potential progress and believed the United States should extend its expansion program while others abroad show little urgency about conflict.

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Armour Nominated Envoy to Argentina

Washington reports President Roosevelt nominates Norman Armour of New Jersey to serve as ambassador to Argentina. The nomination moves through the usual Senate confirmation process as the administration seeks to bolster ties with Buenos Aires amid regional diplomacy.

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Father of slain girl listens at trial of Miller

Gail Girton, father of 18 year old Alice May Girton, sits through Adrian H. Miller’s trial in Racine Wisconsin as prosecutors press for the death penalty. Miller, an engineering student from Racine, is charged with killing Girton after an assault and theft of her undergarments. The defense aims to show a past confession without recall of the death, while the judge limits certain evidence.

Fort Warsne Ind Gail Girton Winchester Alice May Girton Adrian H. Miller Racine Wis Girton C. Byron Hayes Miller 3 SAS John Taylor Jugee Harrs Gilgeran San Diego Calif Wasane Hospital Howard Zimmermin Riga

Wisconsin Weather Summary From Early May Forecast

Mostly cloudy conditions prevail with light winds along the south and east central areas. Temperatures range from a 34 to 65 degree spread, with a 24 hour high near 65 and a low around 34, while southwest winds and a steady barometer are noted.

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Molotov Successor To Litvinoff

Vyacheslav Molotov, 49, named Soviet foreign minister replacing Maxim Litvinoff, who was released from duties at his own request. The move signals a crucial shift in Russia’s diplomacy amid British French-Russian bargaining and Nazi propaganda pressure. Observers question effects on Geneva talks and the Baltic and Black Sea security plan.

Wade Werner Moscow Vyacheslaff Molotoff Soviet Russia Joseph Stalin Maxim Litvinoff Litvinoff London Britain France Geneva Baltic Black Sea Russia Poland Rumania Warsaw Belie Litvinoffs Liva Gitmit Jenepa Goebbels Germany

Night foreman crushed to death in Milwaukee plant

A work accident at a Milwaukee facility left a night foreman dead after a trampling incident. Police and investigators described tangled machinery and a collapsed lamp as contributing factors during the shift change.

Night Foreman

Two Arrested After Chicago Tavern Killing

Detroit police said two men and a woman were arrested after a running gun fight related to a Chicago tavern shooting where a patron was killed and two officers wounded. Orville Watson admitted involvement and described a razor blade operation on his abdomen. The trio, extradited to Chicago, faced multiple prior robberies in Detroit.

Detroit Chicago Leo Doyle Orville Watson Watson Edward Riley Susanna Smith Doyle Riley Ruby S. Hirschfeld Illinois Michigan Alex Ferguson Rezar

Increase in Farm Funds Approved Across Agencies

Washington reports an approved rise in farm funds including 225.9 million for farm surplus removal and 172 thousand for administration. The package adds 15 thousand for agricultural services and an assortment of line items aimed at expanding farm programs and subsidies.

Washington Capocrat Georgi Tti Progaram

Claims Against Securities Firm Denied by Judge

Madison banker reports that a federal judge denied the claims against B. E Dyckmen & Co, a Madison securities firm, by 15 firm salesmen represented by trustee Samuel B. Sche. The trustee objected to priority claims, noting the assets were attacked under bankruptcy rules and that payment on a priority basis was unlikely. Names and amounts tied to the rejected claims are listed from Green Bay to Madison, with several creditors reporting modest sums and one large claim of 349,447 from George H. Raber in Torn.

Madison B. E Dyckmen, & Co Madison Securities Firm farn + commission Samuel B. Sche Poly Heaton Caomena Ants Chai Stewart Green Bay C. Casey Green

Future of Civilization at Stake Amid Global Debate

Fragmented OCR synopsis notes a global discourse on civilization's fate with mentions of Paris and European figures. The readable text hints at political urgency, referencing Daladier and ominous warnings about the future, though details are garbled and unclear.

Daladier

New Federal Agencies Still Seem Certan This Week

Washington reports unexpected adjournment risks delaying the June 24 establishment of three new federal agencies for public works welfare and lending. The House rejected a Republican resolution blocking Plan No 1 but Democrats backed the plan praising its efficiency goals. Warren a Democrat from North Carolina supported the regrouping while Republicans attacked waste and inefficiency. It is expected that further reorganizations may create three or four more plans with two more in development.

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Milwaukee Filtration Plant Functioning After Outage

The Milwaukee filtration plant is back online after a period of downtime. Officials report the facility is operating at typical capacity and filtering up to the city’s demand. Two bodies were recovered from the river near Akita prefecture, with authorities continuing searches for missing persons.

Milwaukee

Confesses to Poison Deaths in Milwaukee Case

District Attorney Herbert J. Steffes announced that Mrs. Anna Louise Sullivan aged 50 confessed to poisoning deaths of her stepson James Sullivan 18 and her second husband Fred Ricklefs 34 and to attempting to kill her third husband Michael Sullivan 60 and his six year old daughter Theresa. A first degree murder warrant was issued based on James's death. James died April 28 and Ricklefs died January 30 1921 the poison given in soup. Michael and Theresa remained hospitalized with Michael in hospital since December and Theresa since February 20.

Milwaukee Herbert J. Steffes Anna Louise Sullivan James Sullivan Fred Ricklefs Michael Sullivan Theresa Sieffes Sullivan Courty Park Rickles Sirs Edn Murphy

Japs Won't Join Europe Alliance

Fragmented OCR text shows a garbled report about Japan’s stance toward a European alliance, with apparent misreads of names and places. The readable bits indicate a geopolitical topic, mentioning Japan and Europe in a defensive or non-committal context, but specifics are unclear.

Haddow Appointed Pierce County Judge

Haddow, a former district attorney, has been appointed as Pierce County judge. The selection, effective from April, ends a 24 year wait and places Haddow in the judiciary with a background in local law and service in Pierce County.

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State Vocational Ed Conference Opens in Oshkosh

Hundreds attend the Wisconsin Vocational and Adult Education Association convention in Oshkosh with sessions at Hotel Rault and area schools. Key programs include addresses on education reform and vocational training, a Friday banquet, and meetings involving 1,200 attendees and state educators from Northwestern and Columbia universities.

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Tentative Approval Of New Code Bill Described In Detail

The article outlines tentative approval of a new code bill with references to dates, committees, and officials. It discusses administration by the state quarter and mentions exemptions for certain members while emphasizing the goal to make provisions effective through amendments or potential repeal of existing code law.

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