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Oshkosh Daily Northwestern

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Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1929

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Two Freighters Wrecked on Superior in Storm

Lake Superior reports describe the wreck of two freighters during a violent storm. The Ralph Budd ran aground near Keweenaw Port with 31 crew. all were rescued by the Eagle Harbor coast guard. The J. E. Gorman battered a reef near Outram as heavy seas and wind caused extensive damage and cargo loss.

Calumet Mich Lake Superior Michigan Ralph Budd J. E. Gorman Dougan McLeod Buffalo Keweenaw Port Eagle Harbor Coast Guard Outram Duluth Koch

Missing Bowling Secretary Found Hanged in Racine

Edward J Amundsen 46 longtime secretary treasurer of the Douglas Avenue Bowling Association was found dead at home in Racine by hanging from a rope. The banquet had just been held and prize money over 600 dollars was to be awarded. Neighbors reported his retirement pressures and family finances.

Racine Wis Douglas Avenue Bowling Association Edward J Amundsen Bowling Association Amundsen

Davis Accepts Post as Governor General of Philippine Isles

Secretary Good announced Dwight F. Davis has accepted the position as governor general of the Philippine Islands in Washington. The decision confirms Davis will lead colonial administration under U S authority.

Davis Philippine Isles Washington, D. C Dwight F. Davis The Philippine Islands Good

Fire destroys four Dorchester businesses and bank

Fire swept through Dorchester Wisconsin early today destroying four business establishments and damaging the Dorchester bank. Firemen from Owen Abbotsford and Colby aided the local force in subduing the blaze. Loss estimated at 50000 dollars.

Dorchester Wis Owen Abbotsford Colby Berdore

Two Grade School Buildings Closed as Unsafe in Chicago

Chicago officials ordered two recently built grade school buildings closed after engineers declared them unsafe for occupancy. The board of education president urged an investigation into construction, while many other schools of the same type face scrutiny and faults noted in design and materials.

Chicago H. Wallace Caldwell Board of Education John A. Swanson Caldwell William E Dever Swanson

House Sends Farm Aid To Conference

The House voted 249 to 119 to send the farm relief bill to conference over the disputed export debenture plan. Republicans backed the move to expedite final action while most Democrats opposed it. Conference members include Haugen Parnell Williams Aswell Kindie Joe and McNary Norris Capper Smith Ransdell.

Washington House Senate Mit Longworth Haugen Parnell Indiana Williams Illinois Aswell Louisiana Kindie- Joe Kentucky House Agriculture Committee Am Committed McNary Norris Nebraska Capper Kansas Smith South Carolina Ransdell Agriculture Committee

Politicians Take Inventory After Impeachment Row

Baton Rouge La as the impeachment trial of Gov Huey P Long passed into history politicians take inventory of the political aftermath The impeachment proceedings split factions and will require weeks to map future moves The trial ended with enough votes to acquit citing constitutional concerns Long plans rest at his Shreveport home while advisers weigh recalls or further actions and cautious counsel guides his next steps

Baton Rouge tPi Huey P. Long Otheir Long

Lynching of Nan by Floridians shocks Lake City mob

In Lake City Florida Nan Romey and grocer were taken from jail by a mob before dawn and lynched two miles south where the body found. Chief of Police John F. Baker was wounded in a confrontation with Romey and Mrs. Romey, who died later. A coroner’s jury was convened but verdict not released.

Lake City Fia N. G. Romey John F. Baker Romey Baker Guy Gillem Gillem

Students Refuse to Return After June 4

Des Moines, Iowa. Students of Des Moines university pass a chapel resolution pledging not to return after June 4. The measure is wired to the Baptist Bible Union of America, a fundamentalist group funding the school, which is meeting in Buffalo, New York.

Des Moines Iowa Des Moines University Baptist Bible Union of North America Buffalo N. Y

Al Capone Sentenced to One Year in Philadelphia Jail

Chicago gangster Al Capone and reputed bodyguard Frank Cline are sentenced to one year in the county prison for carrying concealed weapons in Philadelphia after pleading guilty. Capone arrived from Atlantic City with Cline and was arrested near a theater, with pistols found on both and Capone surrendering a diamond worth about 25 000. The magistrate set bail at 35 000 each, noting Philadelphia’s lack of fear of the gangster.

Philadelphia Scarface al" Capone Chicago Underworld Esho Field Alphonse Scarface al Capone Frank Cline Capone Cline Atlantic City City Hall Fone Carney Philadelpha Bir al Capone United States

Senate weighs Lenroot nomination to U S court of appeals

In Congress Today the Senate continues in executive session on the nomination of former Senator L Lenroot to the U S court of customs and patent appeals. The interstate commerce committee holds hearings on creating a communicating commission. The manufacturers committee votes on a resolution to authorize an investigation into textile labor conditions. In the House votes proceed on sending the farm bill to conference as debate on tariff and related measures continues.

Senate L. Lenroot U. S. Court of Customs and Patent Appeals Interstate Commerce Committee Communicating Commission Manufacturers HOUSE Bill Way and Means

Cleveland Clinic disaster cabinets rebuild under plan

Cleveland officials say 80 percent of the surviving victims may die from poison gas exposure after two explosions and a fire at the Cleveland Clinic. A 35 member committee plans reestablishment of the clinic with Dr George W Crile leading the project as losses are estimated at 750000 dollars.

George W. Crile Cleveland Clinic Hospital Cleveland Cleveland, Q Cleveland Clinic Harry L. Rockwood Rockwood Cleveland Link Michael J. Graham A J Pearse

Validity of Volstead Act Attacked in St Paul Case

The St Paul hearing tackles the Volstead Act validity with 37 arguments. Mrs Mane Bevington of Sioux City is appealing a liquor sale conviction with prior infractions, arguing a Supreme Court ruling nullified parts of the old internal revenue statute. Her defense teams include B A Brown Carlos Goitz and R B Schuyler. government counsel is B E Rhinhart.

St. Paul United States Crrent Court of Appeals Mane Bevington Sioux City Walter Congress Bevington B A. Brown South Dakota Carlos W Goitz R. B. Schuyler

Budar Acquittal in Padlocked St Charles Case

Milwaukee federal court acquitted Joseph Budar operator of the padlocked St Charles hotel and clerk Fred Harbord of conspiracy to violate the dry law. Three bellboys Omar Keenan Henry Grant and Harold Schultz were convicted along with elevator man Otto Meurer. Sentences ranged from three to six months.

Milwaukee Joseph Budar St. Charles Fred Harbord Omar Keenan Henry Grant Harold Schultz Otto Meurer Luse Kennan Grant

Hoover Completes Law Probe Committee

President Hoover has finished selecting his commission to probe law enforcement and will announce personnel early next week. Reported members include Newton D. Baker James A. Garfield George Wharton Pepper and George Wickersham with Harlan Fiske Stone declining the chair.

Lawrence Sullivan United Press Washington U.P Hoover White House Newton D. Baker Cleveland Woodrow Wilson George W. Wickersham

Nomination of Lenroot Reenters Senate Conflict

Washington D C The nomination of Irvine Lenroot former Wisconsin Republican senator to the Court of Customs Appeals returns to the Senate amid hopes for a quick decision A 38 to 34 vote yesterday blocked a move to open debate Norris Nebraska Republican opposition centers on Lenroots past as lands committee chairman and his role as an attorney before committees with Walsh Montana pushing for inquiry into power companies

Washington, D. C Irvine Lenroot Wisconsin Court of Customs Appeals Senate Black Alabama Norris Nebraska Lenroot Senate Lands Committee Washington Nebraskan Lands Committee Teapot Dome Naval Air Reserve Albert Fall Secretary of the Interior Judiciary Committee Senate Interstate Commerce Committee Walsh Montana

Slaying of Mrs De King Reenacted Before Board

Reenactment of the McAdian De King slaying was staged before a Texas investment board at the De King home. Witnesses included the De Kings, Franklin Brewer, and others as the panel adjourned to City Hall to hear testimony from about thirty witnesses.

Aurora TL McAdian de King de King Tinos Hour of Representatives Tep Step Riput Shenfi Roy Smith Joseph de Ring Smith Gerald de Ring de Ring Fredrick Rennick de Kings Brewer Eugene Boyd Fairchild

Zeppelin Ditches Storm to Land at Toulon Field

The Graf Zeppelin, crippled by a storm, was guided to safety at Cuers air field near Toulon by French troops. Ousting engines failed, the airship drifted toward the Mediterranean before a ground crew and troops secured the craft and brought it to a hangar at 8 55 P M. Dr Hugo Eckener’s crew and eighteen passengers including Mrs Mary Pierce of New York were unharmed after a dramatic twenty four hour struggle with the elements.

Toulon France U.P Cuers Hugo Eckener Mediterranean Mary Pierce New York Gibraltar Ay Helnasa United Press Paris Graf Zeppelin Mediterranean Sea French Dr. Eckener Friedrichshafen Toujon

Suicide ruled in Green Bay man blow incident

Henry Marchin 65 of Oshkosh was found dead with a shotgun beside him on the shore near his sister Mrs William Malchow's cottage in Green Bay. Coroner Frank Hodek said suicide. Marchin, who had lived with his sister, had poor health for years and reportedly told others, You wont see me again. He leaves a sister Mrs Gust Schultz of Oshkosh.

Green Bay Wis Henry Marchin Oshkosh William Malcfson Frank Hodek Sucide Marchia Bay Shore

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