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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

Location

Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1927

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Garner to write new tax bill in coming Congress

Northwestern dispatch reports Representative John N. Garner of Texas will craft the next tax bill, with support from Republicans and Democrats. The plan includes retaining the inheritance tax and current income tax rates, while removing wartime taxes like the theater tax and club dues. Leaders expect a bipartisan push toward tax reductions but foresee no repeal of the federal inheritance tax.

Garner Texas Washington D. C John N. Garner House of Representatives Toda Gamer Bard Wast Adivision Club Treasury Jessenen Axe Congress Mellon

Gates of Sing Sing Swing Open for Pair in Murder Case

The Sing Sing prison gates swung open and closed behind a couple accused of murdering a husband. The Queens County district attorney announced two trials set for Thursday and Friday, as authorities pursue the case involving the pair and their alleged accomplices.

Sing Sing Glang Raz Ossining Sing Prison F . Snyder Heart Fucaman Queens County Vni

Oshkosh Members Among Officers

In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Associated Press notes Oshkosh residents fill officer roles. Robert Lexis of Oshkosh is named president. Other officers include Oliver Brown as vice president Doris Com as secretary and treasurer. positions listed for Oshkosh members with local affiliations.

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Cornerstone Laying Planned for Minorqua Masonry Temple

Masons from northern Wisconsin will attend the cornerstone ceremony for Minorqua’s new Masonic temple on May 18. E T Hasdurst, deputy for the Wisconsin grand master, will oversee the event which includes a banquet and degree work.

Bs United Press Minorqua Wis Wisconsin E. T. Hasdurst

End of Flood Not in Sight Says Hoover

Associated Press reports from Opelousas indicate flood levels rising as the Atchafalaya basin swells. Refugees exceed 3,300 as crews race to reinforce embankments while Bayou des Glaises runoff floods 690 square miles. Hoover warned the worst may unfold this week and damages remain unmeasurable.

Hoover Bayou Des Glaises Mansura Marksville Genin Atchafalaya Er Bureau Rives Herbert Hoover Commerce

Neenah Woman and Daughter Injured in Ditch Crash

Mrs. Walter Ehrgott of 413 Van Street and her daughter Lorraine were cut and bruised when an automobile rolled into a ditch on Lake Shore Road near Neenah. The driver, identified as Geiser, a farmer, reportedly swerved to avoid a woman and struck a tree. Cause of the accident was not yet determined.

Walter Ehrgott Lorraine Nerhwesiaray Neenah Wis Walter Ehgot van Street P Barsont Neenah Hospital Nagona Lake Shore

Pavilion Fire Damages Amacoy Village Building

A pavilion in Brice Wisconsin burned, causing estimated losses around 56.06 percent. Local owners and residents reported the incident and began assessing the damage and response measures.

Brice Wis Amacoy Iahe Ya i Villon

Extra dividend declared by DuPont directors

The board of Du Pont announced an extra dividend of 150 dollars a share for common stock, in addition to the regular quarterly dividend of 2 dollars. The extra payout is payable July 6 to holders of record June 1.

Associated Pressen ET. du Aint de Nemours & Co. Indar

States Narrowly Back Criminal Syndicalism Rulings

The U S Supreme Court upheld limits on free speech in criminal syndicalism cases and rejected invoking preambles to justify wider punishments. The decision addressed Kansas involvement and the California narcotics style statutes, while affirming that mere membership or organization does not prove intent to advocate crime. Justice opinions stressed restraint in interpreting sympathies or advocacy as criminal.

Associated Press Washington, D. C Hhose Supreme Court Washington Wisconsin Minnesota Cen J Co. Am Harold BS. Fiske Genessee Kan E Tw.ow He J Fiske Californi Charlotte Anita Whrine

Six boys rescued after boat drifts on Milwaukee lake

A coast guard and police rescue saved six boys aged around mid teens who wandered on a drifting fishing smack off Milwaukee. One boy remained ashore with a rope when the vessel loosened, prompting an hourlong rescue operation.

Rv United Press Milwaukee Bes Soard

Tonight's Best Radio Features on WEAF and More

Listings show tonight's radio lineup with WEAF connections to 116 stations at 5 p m featuring Wenzers Opera and Drs WAZ Haesta WSAI Cincinnati. Congress String Quartet at 7 p m. Gypsies and Jeff Barnes Welly and more on WSEL Aslant 4 G2S.

United Scares WEAF P. m. wEnzer Drs Waz Haesta WSAI Cincinnati Congress Gypsies Jef Barnes

Marines Lose Captain and Private in Nicaragua Clash

AP reports first U S Marines fatalities in Nicaragua after civil conflict. Capt C Ben Burhannan and Priv Marvin Ja ckson killed near La Paz Centro Leon in a clash with rebels. Reports note Marines repelled attacks, Latimer cites 2360 men unarmed, while Stimson warned of unrest and sporadic hostilities across the country. Jackson’s mother identified as Mrs N Exereli of Chicago. he was 11 years old.

Marine ‘Corps la Paz Centro Leon Associated Press Washington, D Abmarine Corps Nicaragus Innee Henry L. Stimson Ceoshdre Wersenel Nicaragua Onisunday Latimer Artek Cander Tniay Maral la Paz Chinanorga Bulletex Manarcus Caraguua C. Buenenen Priv Marvin Jaccxson United Stats Marines Sundar Lana In Paz Navy Marine Corps C. Ben Burhanan Marvin Jacheon Marvin Wafren Jackson Aragua Jackson N. Exereli Chicago

Memorial services for Wisconsin woman Emma Gillett

Memorial services for Emma M. Gillett of Wisconsin founder of the Washington College of Law and pioneer feminist were held at the Capitol on Sunday. Delegates from women’s organizations and local professionals joined in the ceremonies. Mrs. James W. Wiles, chairwoman of the memorial committee, likened Gillett to Lucretia Mott Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, whose statues stand nearby.

Associated Preeq Washington, DD Emma M. Gillett Wisconsin Washington, College of Law Capitol Hames W. Wiles Dean Gillett Lucrieta Mott Elizabeth Cady Stanton Sues Anthony

Raid on Soviet justified amid British claims of conspiracy

London reports say some morning papers supported the raid as justified while police recovered documents from Soviet houses and evidence allegedly shows anti British plots. British officials promise possible diplomatic action as inquiries continue into the extent of Soviet involvement and agents.

Associated Press London The Areos, Ltd Horshey Tes Diam Johnson-Hicks Home Secretary Ami House of Commons William Prizn Emen

Fires at Kenosha Do $15,006 Damage

Fires in Kenosha yesterday caused $15,006 in damage across two blocks. Firemen struggled to extinguish flames from a two-alarm blaze threatening a store and nearby buildings. Origin under investigation as wiring is suspected.

Kenosha DO Kenosha Wiares

Weather Update From May 14 Forecast for Wisconsin

Officials predict a warm day across Wisconsin with higher temperatures in the south and east. Partly cloudy skies expected, with cooler conditions in western areas and possible brief showers late in the day. Temperature outlook and regional observations noted by local meteorologists.

Sez Davis Wisconsin Tenicht Erat Tyesiny

The BG Flood Report by Will Trwin and Coast Guard Rescue

Will Trwin details the Louisiana flood scene near the Bayou des Ines as coast guard cutters rescue refugees. He recalls prior disasters and describes bundling civilians from homes and rooftops into barges and landing points at Mansura and surrounding parishes.

Coast Guard Louisiana Siwolfen Bayou Des Ines Big Head United Bress Irwin United Dress San Francisco Ely

Tomah High School Commercial Students Win State Contest

Tomah High School students won the state typing and shorthand contests at a Wisconsin event. Winners include Adeline Bur, Lawrence Baumer, Mary Ganady, Viola Grossehl, Erinude Bedparth, Cath erin Woaplawski, and others from Milwaukee and Kenosha.

Tomah High School Ated Press Whitewater Wis Apt PD Verona Cnnmmon Fe Scherlener Lawrence Baumer Kenosha Mary Ganady Rarine Viola Grossehl Milweukea Erinude

Gray Attains Highest Altitude Reached by Man

Report from Washington confirms Gruff Gray raised the record to a new height, surpassing the 1901 German achievement by Suring and Verson and exceeding last year’s top mark of 49 600 feet, with Virag’s second attempt noted.

Gray Scotsfield Belleville Hawthorne Ccasion Wubden Nouficalon Washington Virag Suring Verson Iret

Third Party Movement Talk Gathers Steam in Washington

Washington reports say talk of a third party, like the La Follette movement, is stirring but no action is taken yet. Republicans fear Farmer-Labor influence could shift balance in Congress if a farm bloc aligns with Democrats, possibly shaping policy next session.

Congress Paul R. Martin United Press Washington, D. C la Follette Cooldsge Senate Shelres

President to announce decision on summer site this week

Washington reports in brief that the president was expected to announce a decision on the summer site within days. Several aides indicated final selections depended on consultations and security considerations. Observers noted possible mentions of figures from Washington and state officials as a factor in the timing.

Entertain Knights Highlighted by Rhinelander Convention

The Rhinelander event hosts about 6 000 traveling salesmen for the annual convention, scheduled for June 3 to 4. A featured water program and a Moon-like activity draw participation from Joe Rollers and others in the commuter group led by PFannen, with a tournament planned as a key attraction.

Rhinelander Wis Knights of the Road Unitet Jn Hema PF Oj Annen Joe Roliers

Fatal weekend truck crash and wrecks in Wisconsin

Over the weekend, multiple fatal and serious auto and truck accidents occurred across Wisconsin. In Chetek a Dutch limited collided with a loaded carnival truck, killing Louis Anderson 23 of Creve Coeur and seriously injuring Carl Sutter. three other carnival workers escaped. In Eau Claire Aldre Louis Anderson survived, while Wihawn Fister a wrestler died within an hour of the crash near Chetek. In Stoughton Louis Wester suffered severe facial injuries, and Joseph Malacke sustained multiple cuts in a separate crash near Westby. Beloit men Hans Streisman and Paul Keysal were injured in a US highway 41 collision near Janesville. Milwaukee area crashes left several injured when a car toppled into a ditch on highway H in Waukesha County, and a sedan crash injured Otto Hrause and family members. Numerous other minor injuries were reported in surrounding incidents.

Associated Press Eau Aldre Wis Louis Anderson Creveo Wihawn Fister St. Paul Anto Carl Sewer Spring Brook Chetek Omaha Dutuh Limited Anderson Capital Amusement Company Carnival Wabasha Minn Bszard Lime Sprincs Sutter Sprins Brook Hayward Stoughton Louis Wester Westby Joseph Maiecke Malacke Janesville Beloit Hans Stresman Paul Keysal Mercy United States United Press Milwaukee Waukesha County Missinza Collins, Jr Frank Matias John Davis Merrill Johnson Otto Hrause Ersupants Mies

Architect Subpoenaed in Property Petition Case

An architect faced a subpoena questioning why he should not support his wife in a legal dispute over property. The case centers on a proposed division related to a Spring Green estate seized under contested circumstances. The proceedings reference connections to wealthy associates and mentions assets in Tate Fen.

dBe Pease Madison Frank Liord Wright Tatefen Pert, Skei Califernia

Court updates await sentences in local case mix

In a fragmented report from Associated Press notes, Rae Claire Win Fest and S Kiva ehuk of St Vanh await sentencing on charges of po licy in a still case. A farmer near Triver Falla is out on bail after examination May 11. Kivachuk pleaded guilty while Cooper pleaded not guilty.

Associated Press Rae Claire Win—Fe S_ Kivaehuk St. Vanh Charkes Polys Inge A Still Abraham” Ceeper Triver Falla Kivachuk Cooper

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