Revision of water rates sought by Oshkosh city
Oshkosh water department asks Wisconsin Railroad Commission to approve changes in its rate schedule to create a more equitable charge for consumers. Hearing set for May 25 at the Madison office. the city seeks to lower local gas rates with help from consultant Byron Gifford. If the company resists, the case may go to the state rate commission. Mayor Sir Henry explains water system needs and the city hired Gifford to study improvements.
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Frederic J. Eaton
Railroad Commission
Wisconsin
Water Department
Oshkosh
Commission
Madison
Byron T. Gifford
Commission Council
Wisconsin Public Service Corporation
Gifford
State Rate Commission
C. Sir Henry
Byron T Gifford
Army flyers plan world circumnavigation flight
Army flyers prepare for a globe circling flight with Congress funding of 200000 to 500000 dollars. The trip is estimated to take at least four months starting in Washington and finishing in New York with a tentative route via Detroit Canada Alaska Siberia China IndiaTurkey Europe England and possibly Greenland.
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Congress
Washington
New Yon
Detroit
Canada
Alaska
Siberia
China
India
Turkey
Europe
England
Greenland
Pope Receives King George and Queen Mary at Vatican
Rome reports a solemn audience at the Vatican as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II visit. They are accompanied by Theophilus Russell, the British minister to the Holy See, and are greeted by papal officials and guards at the Apostolic Palace and Clementine Hall. The ceremony includes welcomes by Fra Francesco Fuspol and other dignitaries.
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Associated Press
Rome
Pope Pius
King George
Mary
England
Vatican
Theophilus Russell
Holy See
Sc Damaro
Diack Teltet ' i
Samier
Judge Declares Voir Dire Clause Of Volstead Act
In Washington today the judge ruled on the voir dire clause of the Volstead Act amid uncertainties. Samuel Lamber is mentioned in context as an acting party with appeal potential to higher courts. The proceedings reflect ongoing legal scrutiny of Prohibition era measures and their enforceability.
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Samuel Lamber
Washington, PLC
Everamer’ Leais
Wrether Jan
Senate votes to retain and extend state eugenics law
A jumbled legislative note states the Senate votes to keep and widen state eugenics law, with unclear references to licenses and enforcement. It mentions an official viewpoint claiming freedom from certain infections and hints at amendments to be considered next week.
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Senate
Mystery Skeleton Will Remain Unsolved in Jefferson Wisconsin
In Jefferson Wisconsin a centuries old skeleton was found in a sanitarium near the district. Authorities say the case remains unsolved with no clear clues to its origin or timeframe.
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Jefferson. Wis
Jefferson
Lotte
Saunders Plans to Quit as Leader of Piggly Wiggly
Associated Press reports Memphis based Piggly Wiggly Stores Inc led by Clarence Saunders considers relinquishing control to a special committee amid investor pressure. A campaign of stock sales and newspaper ads surrounded Saunders announcement as shareholders weigh the move.
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Associated Press
Memphis
Tenn
Piggly Wiggly Stores Inc
Clarence Saunders
Corporation
Mr. Saunders
Powerint i
Forced Into Cold By Boarding House Fire
A boarding house fire left residents forced into the cold, with the incident described in fragmented notes. The fire severely damaged the building, leaving occupants scrambling for warmth and safety as investigators begin to assess the extent of the loss.
Dances 160 Hours Ross Newman deas Atoyipeds
The article fragment notes an event involving Ross Newman and musicians or dancers, with unclear context. It mentions 160 hours and references physicians and a murky sequence of actions, but the readable text is fragmented and omits concrete details or outcomes.
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Dallas
Nates
Ross Newman
We of Pystians
Free State rejects Elk Emissaries Terms on Sept 13
Dublin reports that the Free State government refused to communicate further with Eamonn de Valera. President Cosgrave read correspondence showing De Valera demanded a Sept 13 election and assignment of Republicans to Karrathe for stored arms under republican guard, with publicans to sit in parliament without oath.
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Associated Press
Dublin
Tush Free State
Eamonn de Valera
Cosgrave
Dail
Erreann
de Valera
Douglas
Jameson
Karrathe
Republcan
Racine County fair advisor urged as Norgord successor
A terse report from Madison notes Friends of Jonas Jones and two board members discuss appointing a new commissioner in Wisconsin. The piece mentions Jones as a potential prominent farm sector figure, with Isberg and Schumann named in political talks. Drafting and appointment tensions rise as officials weigh the exricstiture post and related regional influence.
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Racine County
Norgord
Senate
P. Tergard
Amricut
New York
Schumann
Regghea
Mann Act Violation Charges Loom in East River Vale Case
Hearings loom in the Mann Act case against Albert West Obie Gibson and Frank Carter all of East River Vale. They were arraigned yesterday before a US Sessions judge. The defendants pleaded not guilty to charges of transporting a woman for immoral purposes from Eagle Town to Dawk Lane Michigan.
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United Progz
Mich
Albert West
Obie Gibson
Frank Carter
Easte River
Vale
Lake
Ciige
Jorat
Aken
Eagie Tuer
Dawk Lane
Diplomats Hold China Liable Over Captives Story
Dramatic report from The Times in London cites Chinese brigands threatening to withhold the release of captives until ransom, with diplomats warning of prolonged captivity. American and British officials confirm foreigners are among captives, including missionaries, as bandit activity expands near Beijing and Tientsin.
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Associated Prexe
Lonion
Times Peking
Tien Tsin
Fpl Lay
Day
E. H. Rowlett
Reise & Co
Tien Tain
Rochatt
San Francisco
Bearmles
Tsapy
Reha Lowe
Shenzhil
Zien
Blaine Income Tax Bill Sees Senates Split
Readable fragments show at least four of eleven senators present oppose the Blaine income tax measure. The session noted absences and tentative amendments as supporters and critics clash, with plans to vote delayed and further action likely next week.
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Poe Greta
lWepaliy
Piatre
Graatstads
Ageas
Titus
Mexard
Ana Hockk
Tiuess
xeuRnt
Aii
Judge Denies Government Sugar Injunction Pleas
New York Judge Mayerst announced that the government’s injunction pleas to restrain the New York Coffee and Sugar Exchange from certain pricing actions were denied. The memorandum provided no immediate reasoning, with further explanations to come in a later filing. The hearing involved Judge Reger and others, with defense counsel John Wollas representing a former executive.
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New York
Mayerst
Enn Lments
New York “Coffee ” Sugar Association
Fadee
Slenorandum
Judsey Reger
Mayer
Manteuns
Heagh
Federal Cori
Delerdade
John Wollas
Amivesegner
Eer
St James
Roll From Box Car After Sleep Incident
A report notes a person rolled off a box car while asleep. Details are limited due to fragmented text but indicate a transportation related mishap requiring inquiry into the circumstances and potential injuries. No names or locations are readable in the available text.
Robbery Report: Loot From Dollard Street Safe
A disorderly account describes a robbery involving a blow safe containing about 5500 pounds. A gang fled after tossing a clerk and escaping with the cash. A second-floor disturbance and wire work are mentioned, with unclear details on participants or exact location.
May Winter Report From Weather Centers
A weather page notes the term May Winter reflecting shifting patterns observed by weather centers. It outlines forecasts and regional implications, highlighting potential temperature fluctuations and early seasonal cues affecting agriculture and daily life.
Weather and Storm Totals Across Regions Describe Frigid Front
A garbled weather summary notes frost in the east and south with cold conditions extending across Wisconsin and nearby states. It references a March storm, a warm spell expected later, and forecasts about seas and northern areas, highlighting a temperate shift and mixed conditions ahead.
Hunger Strike in the Poorhouse Reported
A Dublin newspaper reports a hunger strike by a troubled nobleman and aide to the Earl of Schlletop who has persisted for twelve days. The article notes his frail state and mentions a misprint in the reporting, with garbled attributions and unclear details about the halt order.
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Tress Lemdom
Anstein Broderick
Earl of Schlletop
Dublin
Poublin
Mies Bragertek
Treyss
uUbett
Woman Indicted in Forgery Case Tied to Hotel Chatham
Mrs. Little BE Hayes of New York, a beaten businesswoman now living in the city, was indicted on one count for forging the name of Charles M. Schwab to a note for 25000 relating to the Hotel Chatham project in Boston. Schwab testified he knew the woman but said she had no authority to use his name.
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United Press
Tallahassee
Fla
Paul Revere White
Washington, D.C
T. J. Koaubb
MacClean
Mra
Thelma
White
Knabo
Thomas
Witchres
Stes
Franklin
Knaor
Gaker County
Alspe
Mary Shefficks
Associated Press
New Y York
Little BE. Hayes
Lving
Charing M. Schwab Co & Note
Chatham
Boston
New York
Charles M. Schwab
Bethlehem Steel Company
Grand Fur
Schwab
Schwan
Wail Street
Henry A. Mark
Broadway Reg
Yroman
Hee Hame
General Federation discusses women education problems debate
Delegates at the General Federation session examine home education and district craft education. Talks cover domestic science and progressive reforms, with emphasis on parental involvement and community support.
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General Federation OF Women
Tie vote fatal for wet joint resolution
Wisconsin assembly defeats Prescott measure seeking to urge Wisconsin’s delegation to push beer legislation. A 41 to 41 tie ends the resolution after a substitute amendment to broaden appeal to all Wisconsin members was adopted 54 to 28 and then defeated by roll call 41 to 412. Opposition claimed the move distracts from other issues.
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Associated Press
Madison
Dty
Assembly
Prescott
Milwaukee
Wwisconsin
Congress
Prescot
la Foliatte
Wisconsin
Petérman
Afria Follette
Afr
Kremane
Assemblyman
Hanson
Dans
Astembiyanan Schmidt
Clark County
Blaine
Mulvanes
Soralst
Minnesota Party Claims Carisa Das Warmer Tonight
Fragmentary text from a historic page mentions a Minnesota party and a weather or event forecast. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR. The excerpt hints at nightly conditions and local notices but lacks readable specifics to confirm persons, dates, or events.
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Public Service Corporation
Ric
Atone Svers
Macready
Keily
Rica
King George and
Queen VII
Pope
Russell
Palatine Guards
Saunders
GOVET
Sioner
Bhantunaz
Willy
Thelma Franklin
Legislative Investigating Committee
Wisconsin Assembly
Wsayer Tovmicat
Ras
Tag Tonteat
Tyereday
Kmerde
Atlarte Seaboard
United Tess Aginots
Fee
Ice
General Federsting of
Wemer
Otene Maal Cine
Tess
Sherman
Kista Yee
Ivsus
Minnesota
Claig Carisa
Portran
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